This week on The India Story election special, catch Nitin Gadkari on the campaign trail in his hometown of Nagpur from where he is aiming for a third straight term for the BJP. The Union Minister of Transport known as the 'Highwayman of India' for his transformative infrastructure projects, is seeking votes around the twin principles of development and inclusivity.
Watch Vikram Chandra in conversation with the Union Minister on his plans for Nagpur’s progress and his strategy for ensuring BJP’s continued success in Maharashtra.
Also on the show, with just days to go for Lok Sabha elections 2024, Maharashtra’s political landscape is appearing to be the most unpredictable battleground. With 48 Lok Sabha seats, second only to Uttar Pradesh, the state is witnessing a fierce struggle for survival among veteran leaders and established parties leaving several unanswered questions.
Will the delay in seat-sharing in the ruling Mahayuti affect their performance in the elections? From traditionally a two-party state to six political parties in electoral fray now, how will voters in Maharashtra respond to this complex scenario?
and most importantly, will the fragile Mahayuti survive until the Assembly elections due before October 2024?
Political analyst and former Congress MP in Rajya Sabha Kumar Ketkar and Maharashtra state minister from Sawantwadi Deepak Kesarkar answer these questions on the show.