Congress releases second list of 52 candidates for Maharashtra polls; ex-CM Prithviraj Chavan to contest from Karad South

The assembly elections for the 288-member House in Maharashtra will be held on October 21 and results will be out on October 24.

Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan (File photo | PTI)

NEW DELHI: The Congress released its second list of 52 candidates for the Maharashtra Assembly elections and fielded former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan from the Karad South constituency.

The Congress had on Sunday released its first list of 51 candidates, fielding ex-chief minister Ashok Chavan from the Bhokar constituency and state party chief Vijay, alias Balasaheb Thorat, from Sangamner.

The Congress Central Election Committee has selected following candidates for the ensuing general elections to the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra. Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Prithviraj Chavan will be contesting polls from Karad South constituency. pic.twitter.com/dWZZQsFNPA

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The assembly elections for the 288-member House in Maharashtra will be held on October 21 and results will be out on October 24.