Maharashtra Elections: Prakash Ambedkar-led VBA announces first list, fields transgender candidate from Raver

The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) has announced its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, including a transgender candidate.

Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar said that Shamibha Patil, a transgender from the Leva Patil community, will contest the Raver assembly seat in Jalgaon district.

Meanwhile, Savita Mundhe, representing the Vanjari community, has been fielded from the Sindkhed Raja seat.

Elections for the 288-member state assembly are expected to take place in mid-November.