India’s Economic Powerhouse Seeks Stability in State Polls

Maharashtra has the highest share in the country’s GDP
The state has seen exceptional political turmoil recently

About 96.4 million registered voters in the state — home of the country’s financial capital Mumbai — will head to the polls to elect candidates for 288 seats in the local assembly. — About 96.4 million registered voters in the state — home of the country’s financial capital Mumbai — will head to the polls to elect candidates for 288 seats in the local assembly.
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By Swati Gupta

November 20, 2024 at 1:30 AM UTC

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November 20, 2024 at 10:32 AM UTC

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India’s western state of Maharashtra holds local elections Wednesday, a vote that not only tests the support for Prime Narendra Modi and his party but that could have far-reaching consequences for a region that drives the nation’s economy.