This is the first time that the voting patterns in the Nanded Constituency have become unpredictable due to recent changes in political equations. It is the first time that Marathas, Dalits and Muslims will be the deciding voters. While the BJP is facing agitation from Maratha voters, on the other hand,  the Congress is facing the headache of the Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA), which can disturb Muslim and Dalit voters. Muslims and Marathas are supporters of former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, who has recently joined the BJP. In the last Lok Sabha election, Ashok Chavan lost Dalit voters due to the VBA. The BJP and Ashok Chavan are facing the displeasure of Maratha voters in many villages in Latur constituency.

BJP candidate Prataprao Govindrao Chikhalikar Patil. Pics/Nimesh Dave