Maharashtra’s phase 2 election campaign concluded with key rivals clashing in direct attacks. BJP’s messaging was strongly aligned with saffron ideology, while Congress criticized PM Modi’s policies. Over 1.5 crore electors will determine the fate of 204 candidates in eight seats on Friday. Intense campaigning took place in Amravati, with Rahul Gandhi and Amit Shah addressing rallies. Former Congress CM Ashok Chavan campaigned for BJP’s Prataprao Chikhalikar in Nanded. Hingoli, Parbhani, and Amravati witnessed triangular contests, while Akola and Yavatmal-Washim saw fierce battles between Sena factions.