Maha Cong observers to interview Assembly ticket aspirants

The Maharashtra Congress has deputed observers in all districts of the state to interview aspirants seeking tickets to contest Assembly polls slated for later this year. A statement issued by the party said state unit chief Balasaheb Thorat had appointed two observers for each district.

These observers will interview aspirants in district unit offices between July 29-31 and then submit a report to the state leadership, the statement said. So far, 800 to 900 applications have been received from poll aspirants.

The Congress will be fighting the polls for the 288- member House in alliance with the NCP and some other parties. PTI MR BNM BNM.