Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated on Sunday that the Election Commission's schedule for the Maharashtra Elections 2024, which provides only 48 hours for government formation, is part of the BJP's attempt to prevent the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) from claiming the government. The current Assembly's tenure concludes on November 26. Elections are scheduled for November 20, with vote counting set for November 23, reported PTI.

Speaking to reporters, the Rajya Sabha MP alleged, "The BJP, under Amit Shah, seems to have accepted that they will not win the Maharashtra Assembly elections. It appears they have devised a strategy to limit the time available for the MVA to negotiate and form a government. If the MVA fails to stake a claim, the governor will likely recommend President’s Rule for six months."