title: Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksha
text: # Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksha
  
  Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksha was founded by Narayan Rane on October 17, 2018. The party was indicated to ally with Bharatiya Janata Party. It was registered in the ECI in December 2018
  
  In 2018, he declared support for Bharatiya Janata Party, and was elected to the Rajya Sabha on a BJP nomination.
  
  ## Merger With BJP
  
  Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksha led by Narayan Rane merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party on October 15, 2019, at Kankavli in presence of Maharasthra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
  
  ## Electoral Performance
  
  ### Lok Sabha Elections
  
  | Lok Sabha Term | Indian General Election | Seats contested | Seats won | Votes Polled | % of votes | % of votes in seats contested | State (seats) | Reference |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 17th Lok Sabha | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,79,700 | 31.04 | 0 | | |
  