Low voter turnout as polls close in India's Maharashtra; BJP-led alliance hoping to retain power
Polls are closing in India's Maharashtra state -- the country's wealthiest, and home to the financial capital of Mumbai. 288 seats in the state assembly are up for grabs, with results expected on Saturday. The state is witnessing a showdown between two political alliances: The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is aiming to retain power, while opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi is hoping for a strong comeback. Key voters' issues that have emerged are unemployment, inflation and agricultural distress. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
Polls are closing in India's Maharashtra state -- the country's wealthiest, and home to the financial capital of Mumbai. 288 seats in the state assembly are up for grabs, with results expected on Saturday. The state is witnessing a showdown between two political alliances: The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is aiming to retain power, while opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi is hoping for a strong comeback. Key voters' issues that have emerged are unemployment, inflation and agricultural distress. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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