The Maharashtra Government has written a letter to the Election Commission, highlighting the dire situation in drought-affected regions, requesting a relaxation in the code of conduct applied in the state during the Lok Sabha elections.
Notably, this request for drought mitigation was made in response to the state’s conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections. It calls for immediate relief as well as measures for relief, including a relaxation of the code of behavior that the state had enforced as a result of the polls.
There is a serious water crisis in Marathwada, forcing people to travel in search of drinking water in many of the region’s communities. Even after more than ten days of waiting, the people of Maharashtra are not receiving enough water due to the poor situation in the state.
The government in the letter urged the EC to relax the code of conduct and initiate immediate relief measures, including the provision of drinking water and fodder to citizens and animals in affected regions.
Elections in Maharashtra have been held in the last five phases between 19 April and 20 May 2024. The state, with its 48 Lok Sabha seats, is the second-largest contributor to the lower house of Parliament after Uttar Pradesh known for its political diversity and significant electoral influence, Maharashtra plays a crucial role in shaping national politics.
In the 2019 elections, the BJP emerged as the largest party with 23 seats, followed by the Shiv Sena with 18 seats.