Direct battles and factional rivalry define Vidarbha's electoral landscape; Congress & BJP lock horns in key constituencies, 2 Senas face-off on 2 seats

Friday, 12 April 2024
Vidarbha's intense Lok Sabha polls witness face-offs between major parties, intra-party clashes in Shiv Sena, and a triangular fight in Akola. Battles intensify in Nagpur, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Amravati, and Akola, with caste's role crucial.

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