MUMBAI: Former J&K governor Satya Pal Malik on Sun said he will campaign for the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi in the upcoming Maharashtra polls and claimed the ruling BJP would be “wiped out” in the state elections. Malik, who had played a crucial role in the abrogation of J&K’s special status, was speaking to reporters after meeting Shiv Sena (UBT) head and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray at the latter’s residence in Mumbai. Elections to the 288-member Maharashtra assembly are likely to be held in Nov. The ruling Mahayuti in the state comprises the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, BJP and the Ajit Pawar-headed NCP. Asked about his views on the upcoming Maharashtra polls, Malik said, “The BJP will not just receive a major blow, but the party will be wiped out in the state elections
