<span style="color: #222222;">Political activities are gaining momentum in Maharashtra nearly a week after the announcement of assembly elections in the state. After the release of the first list of 51 candidates of the Congress party, former Chief Minister and Candidate from Bhokar constituency in Nanded, Ashok Chavan filed his nomination today. <br />''<br />''He also addressed a public meeting and criticized ruling BJP- Shiv Sena government. Maharashtra Congress president Balasaheb Thorat also filed his nomination from Sangamner constituency. Shiv Sena will hold a rally at Lala Lajpatrai College in Mumbai today. Shiv Sena Party Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Yuva Sena Chief Aditya Thackeray will address the party workers. Shiv Sena had announced its few candidates yesterday even before the announcement of the possible alliance with BJP in this elections.</span><br />