The Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), a much-discussed political outfit after its showing in the Lok Sabha elections, on Monday announced its candidates for 142 assembly seats in Maharashtra.
The VBA, a coalition of various social groups, has already expressed its intension to contest all the 288 seats in Maharashtra, which will vote on October 21.
Speaking to reporters here after announcing the names of 142 candidates, Ambedkar said, "The political front is for everyone and does not belong to any particular family or community.
"We will announce candidates on rest of the seats in the coming days."
"Compared to them, vote share of the VBA significantly increased in the Lok Sabha elections."
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