The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is striving to retain power, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition aims for a comeback. A total of 4,136 candidates, including 2,086 independents, are contesting in the elections. Key players include the BJP fielding candidates in 149 seats, Shiv Sena with 81, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP contesting 59. Meanwhile, Congress is contesting 101 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) 95, and NCP (SP) 86. Read The Rest at :