Maharashtra elections: NCP-SP releases 9 names as alliance trouble continues

Sharad Pawar's NCP faction released a list of 9 additional candidates for the Maharashtra elections, bringing their total to 76 seats. Fahad Ahmad, Swara Bhasker's husband, will contest from Anushakti Nagar. Jayant Patil emphasised the inclusion of 11 women candidates and ongoing seat-sharing discussions with allies.