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PremiumMaharashtra Election 2024 Highlights: Soon after the polling for 288 Assembly seats concluded on November 20, exit polls predicted a Mahayuti return in Maharashtra. For Maharashtra Election Results LIVE Updates, click here
A majority of exit polls have predicted a comeback for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra elections 2024 with a clean sweep. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) lags behind, unlike its Lok Sabha 2024 performance.
The majority mark in Maharashtra assembly is 145. The actual results will be out on November 23, though.
The contest in Maharashtra is largely bipolar. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in alliance with Ajit Pawar-led NCP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena under the ruling Mahayuti banner, is contesting against the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, comprising the Shiv Sena (UBT), the NCP (Sharad Pawar) and the Congress party.
Voting was held across 1,00,186 polling stations in 52,789 locations on Wednesday. The voting percentage was 65 per cent, highest since 1995.
The 2019 Assembly Elections
The 2019 assembly elections in Maharashtra saw 61.4 per cent voter turnout. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of the BJP and the Shiv Sena (SHS) won a majority. The alliance was dissolved after differences over the government formation, precipitating a political crisis.
In the last five years, the state has had three different chief ministers. These include BJP’s Devendra Fadavis, Shiv Sena’s (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray, and the Shiv Sena’s (SHS) Eknath Shinde.
The two major regional parties – the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) – also saw splits, leading to alliances in power and in the opposition.
High Political Stakes
The political stakes have never been higher in Maharashtra. As key players vie for control in one of the richest states of India, the contest is more than just a battle for power. While it is a test of leadership legacies for many, it is also a battle for political survival for others.
The high-decibel campaign saw several prominent national leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Union ministers, travelling across the state to rally support for the Mahayuti and MVA candidates.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the BJP lost ground in Maharashtra. It won just nine of the 28 seats it contested in 2024, as against 23 of the 25 seats it contested in the 2019 general elections.
The results in Maharashtra will test the BJP's momentum after the Haryana win. The election will also be another test for the INDIA bloc since major players in the opposition alliance are in the fray here.
The election tests the BJP's ability to stay in power with the help of regional parties – the Shiv Sena and NCP factions, in this case. A victory in Maharashtra would certainly bolster the BJP’s reach beyond its traditional strongholds in the north.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: The Mumbai Traffic Police on Thursday issued a travel advisory for November 23, in view of the scheduled assembly election vote counting. The results of the Maharashtra assembly elections held on November 20 will be announced on Saturday, revealing the ultimate winner, Mahayuti or Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Reacting to the exit poll projections, Pune NCP president Deepak Mankar on Friday said, “The whole atmosphere stands in support of the Mahayuti in Maharashtra. We work on the ground level and that is why we know that the public supports the work that we do."
Affirming confidence that Mahayuti will get 180 seats, Deepak Mankar said that Mahayuti will win all the 8 seats in Pune. He added, "Our candidates have done good work in their constituencies," reported ANI.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat on Thursday
Expressing confidence about victory of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat on Thursday said, “We discussed the matter with Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. If anyone wishes to join us, they are welcome. It's a positive environment. We are winning seats and will form the government soon," reported ANI.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Pune Collector Suhas Diwase said, "We will start counting the postal ballots first at 8 am. One hour before that, the storeroom will be opened... On average, 400 postal ballots will be counted at each table," reported ANI.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Pune Collector Suhas Diwase said, "Necessary barricading has been done. We are ready in terms of logistics. For counting, we have appointed micro observers and counting supervisors," reported ANI.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: This year, the financial capital registered 1.73% higher voter turnout than 2019 assembly polls. In Mumbai, an overall voter turnout of 54.52 per cent was recorded in the November 20 assembly polls. This marked a significant increase from the 52.79 per cent registered in the last assembly polls, according to Election Commission of India.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: The Maharashtra Assembly election results for the 288 assembly seats will be officially announced on Saturday, November 23. The vote counting will begin with postal ballots at 8:00 am that are reserved for specific groups, including those with disabilities, security personnel, and certain government employees involved in essential services. The votes cast using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be tallied after this.
Early trends will start emerging by midday, but a clearer picture of the outcomes will likely be available by late afternoon. One can access the latest updates with Mint or on Election Commission of India's official website at results.eci.gov.in.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Shiv Sena candidate from Mumbadevi, Shaina NC, criticised the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders, alleging that their controversial remarks are mere tactics to grab media attention.
“Nana Patole and Sanjay Raut seem to be in a race for making the most outrageous statements to stay in the limelight," she said. Shaina accused the MVA of resorting to “vote jihad" and other questionable practices during elections, countering their claims of “note jihad."
Confident about the Mahayuti's victory, she stated, “Their (MVA) support has dwindled, and this desperation is evident in their statements. The Mahayuti is poised to form the government."
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Posters of Ajit Pawar as a potential Chief Minister spark controversy. With voter turnout on the rise and multiple factions vying for power, the political landscape remains uncertain. Who will emerge as the leader amidst shifting alliances and intense speculation?
Several leaders are vying for the Chief Minister’s post in Maharashtra. Uddhav Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), insists on his CM candidacy, citing his vocal opposition to the BJP, despite a party rebellion. Nana Patole of Congress also eyes the position, claiming credit for the party's revival after the Lok Sabha elections. Former CM Prithviraj Chavan, though a veteran and non-controversial figure, faces age-related challenges. Balasaheb Thorat and Jayant Patil, senior leaders from Congress and NCP, respectively, are also strong contenders. Supriya Sule, while active in national politics, has not ruled out the CM role. Other potential candidates include Ashish Shelar, Chandrakant Patil, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Aditya Thackeray, and Sunil Tatkare.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Most exit polls predict Mahayuti will form the government, with Devendra Fadnavis the strongest contender for CM. Eknath Shinde, who led a rebellion within Shiv Sena, unexpectedly became CM in June 2022. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has been eyeing the CM position since 2004. Sudhir Mungantiwar, a party stalwart from Vidarbha, was a potential CM candidate in 2014. Pankaja Munde, who expressed ambition for the role in 2014, was later inducted into Fadnavis' cabinet.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: As Maharashtra awaits election results, tensions rise within both ruling Mahayuti and opposition MVA coalitions over the next CM. With various leaders vying for the post, the November 23 count could reshape Maharashtra's political landscape. Who will emerge victorious in this power struggle?
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Mumbai, the financial capital, witnessed an estimated 54 per cent voter turnout on November 20.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: The turnout on November 20 was better than 61.39 per cent recorded in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha elections earlier this year, and the 61.4 per cent in the 2019 Assembly elections.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: The Exit Poll results predicted that the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance will return to power while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition will lag behind, unlike its Lok Sabha 2024 performance.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Current Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde contested assembly polls against Kedar Dighe from Kopari-Pachpakhadi seat in Thane.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: An exit poll by pollster Pradeep Gupta's Axis My India has revealed that current Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde tops the chart as people's choice as the CM, with 31 percent preference.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: The Axis My India Exit Poll for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections has projected that the Mahayuti alliance, which includes the BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), is slated to win anywhere between 178 to 200 seats. Thus securing 48% of the vote share.
The projected seat distribution for Mahayuti is given below:
BJP: 98 to 107 seats
Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction): 53 to 58 seats
NCP (Ajit Pawar faction): 25 to 30 seats
JSS/RSVA/RYSP: 2 to 5 seats
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Axis My India's Mumbai region projection states that Mahayuti might gain 22 seats while Maha Vikas Aghadi will manage to take over only 14 seats.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Axis My India released region wise prediction for Mahayuti and MVA which is given below:
Mahayuti:22
Maha Vikas Aghadi: 14
Mahayuti: 24
Maha Vikas Aghadi: 13
Mahayuti: 30
Maha Vikas Aghadi: 15
The Axis My India exit poll has provided projections for the North Maharashtra region in the Maharashtra Assembly Election, covering 47 constituencies.
According to the exit poll:
Mahayuti Alliance: Projected to win 38 seats.
Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA): Expected to secure 7 seats.
Others: Likely to win 2 seats.
The Axis My India exit poll has provided projections for the Western Maharashtra region in the Maharashtra Assembly Election, covering 58 constituencies. According to the exit poll results:
Mahayuti Alliance: Projected to win 36 seats.
Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA): Expected to secure 21 seats
Others: 1 seat
Axis My India Exit Poll: Konkan & Thane Region Projection
The Axis My India exit poll has provided projections for the Konkan & Thane region in the Maharashtra Assembly Election, which has 39 constituencies.
According to the exit poll results:
Mahayuti Alliance: Projected to win 24 seats.
Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA): Expected to secure 13 seats.
Others: Projected to win 2 seats.
Axis My India Exit Poll: Marathwada Region Projection
Exit Poll Results for Marathwada constituencies:
The Axis My India exit poll has revealed the projected outcome for the Marathwada region in the Maharashtra Assembly Election, which consists of 46 constituencies.
According to the poll results:
Mahayuti Alliance: Expected to win 30 seats.
Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA): Projected to secure 15 seats.
Others: Projected to win 1 seat.
Exit Poll Results for Mumbai (36 Seats):
The exit poll conducted by Axis My India for the Maharashtra Assembly Election has revealed projected outcomes for the Mumbai region, which consists of 36 constituencies. According to the poll results, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is expected to secure 22 seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance is projected to win 14 seats in the region.
Key takeaways from the Axis My India exit poll:
Mahayuti: 22 Seats
MVA: 14 Seats
The results reflect the strong showing of the Mahayuti alliance in Mumbai, with a significant lead over the MVA coalition. This projection aligns with broader exit poll trends indicating a favorable outcome for the BJP-led alliance in Maharashtra.
BJP Mahila Morcha National Vice President Medha Kulkarni expressed optimism over the exit poll projections for the Maharashtra Assembly Election, stating they were encouraging and indicating that the BJP-led Mahayuti is set to retain power in the state.
"The exit poll is encouraging. Beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Yojana have voted for the government. Mahayuti will form the government in the state again and I congratulate for that in advance," Kulkarni said.
Maharashtra held single-phase elections on Wednesday across its 288 assembly seats, with exit polls predicting a victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance.
"There is no close competition. Mahayuti will form the government with a clear majority...Maha Vikas Aghadi, actually 'Maha Vasooli Aghadi' tried to misguide people and get their votes. Even the people were angry that MVA considered them foolish. Mahayuti is clear with their CM face. It will form the government," BJP candidate Ram Kadam said. (ANI)
Mumbai police have issued an order banning the gathering of people within a 300-meter radius of all 36 counting centres in the city.
The Maharashtra assembly elections for 288 constituencies were held on Wednesday, and vote counting is scheduled for Saturday.
The restriction applies to everyone except officials involved in the election process or public servants on duty.
The prohibition is in effect from 6 a.m. on November 21 to midnight on November 24.
The move aims to maintain security and prevent disruptions during the counting process.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Mumbai police on Thursday, November 21, announced a prohibition on people gathering within a 300-metre radius of the vote-counting centres in the city, reported the news agency PTI.
The city of Mumbai has 36 counting centres.
“No person, other than an official engaged with the election process or public servant engaged in duty, shall loiter or form any assembly within 300 metres radius from any counting centre," reported the news agency, citing a police official.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Ghatkopar West assembly election seat, Ram Kadam, assured a Mahayuti win and said that there is no competition for the party to form the new government with majority votes, reported ANI.
“There is no close competition. Mahayuti will form the government with a clear majority...Maha Vikas Aghadi, actually 'Maha Vasooli Aghadi' tried to misguide people and get their votes. Even the people were angry that MVA considered them foolish...Mahayuti is clear with their CM face. It will form the government," said Ram Kadam, as per the agency report.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: ‘ Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "The voting percentage has increased in Maharashtra. Our experience is that when the voting percentage increases, it benefits us. So we will get the benefit and our government will be formed in Maharashtra. The voting percentage may have increased due to pro-incumbency. It means feeling affection for the government. We have received information that the percentage of women voting for us has increased due to the Ladki Bahin scheme. There is no discussion about the CM post at the moment. After the results are out, we, will sit together and decide..."
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav expressed confidence in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders, including NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, as Maharashtra awaits assembly election results.
Speaking to ANI, Yadav accused the BJP of creating tensions between the Marathi and Gujarati communities, claiming the exit polls signal the BJP's defeat. He also condemned the BJP for personal attacks on Sharad Pawar's family, particularly targeting his sister, calling it a disgraceful and shameful act for political gain.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Raut said, "Exit Polls in this country are a fraud. We saw the '400 paar' data of Exit Polls during Lok Sabha elections, we saw Congress crossing 60 in Haryana Elections. Now, they are giving data for Maharashtra. Don't trust Exit Polls. We are winning 160 seats and Maha Vikas Aghadi is forming the Government."
Sanjay Raut asserted Maha Vikas Aghadi will secure 160 seats and form the government.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC, claimed on Thursday that the Mahayuti alliance will retain power in Maharashtra due to its developmental work, in contrast to the opposition.
She dismissed the exit polls as inaccurate while lashing out at opposition MVA leaders. UBT leader Sanjay Raut had recently commented that the exit polls for Maharashtra were "fraud." In agreement with Raut's statement, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said, "Sanjay Raut is right in saying that exit polls are not accurate, and based on the exit polls that have given numbers to MVA, they will not even be half of them."
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Maharashtra AICC in-charge Ramesh Chennithala dismissed exit polls predicting a BJP-led alliance win in the state assembly elections, asserting that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is set for a comfortable majority.
"Exit polls do not reflect the sentiments of the people," he said, citing past inaccuracies such as overestimating the NDA’s victory in the Lok Sabha elections and predicting a Congress win in Haryana. Confident in the MVA’s prospects, Chennithala stated, "We will win Maharashtra polls with a comfortable majority."
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: NDA leaders expressed confidence in their alliance securing victories in both states. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh dismissed doubts, claiming the NDA will form governments.
Speaking to ANI, Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh said, "We know this since earlier, we know that in both states NDA is going to form the government. The Congress was not ready to accept the Haryana (result) as well in the Lok Sabha polls, they thought they were going to form the government there, but what happened?"
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Police in Maharashtra's Dhule district seized 10,080 kg of silver from a truck headed towards Nagpur on the day of the state assembly elections. The seizure occurred around 6 am during a routine check under Thalner police station limits.
The silver is believed to be owned by a bank, and the police have informed poll expenditure observers and the Income Tax department. Since October 15, state and central agencies have confiscated assets worth ₹706.98 crore, including illegal cash, liquor, narcotics, and precious metals, as part of enforcement activities.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: In the 2019 assembly elections, the exit polls were largely right in predicting the outcome of the Maharashtra. For Maharashtra, the exit polls had predicted a victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena allies, which actually happened when the results were out. It is another matter that the alliance collapsed soon
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Exit poll accuracy has been scrutinized in the past. Almost all the exit polls got the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 results wrong. Also, in recent Haryana Assembly Elections, the exit polls had predicted a victory for the Congress party in total contrast with actual results with actual results which saw the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) coming back to power in the state.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Mumbai, the financial capital, saw an estimated 54 per cent turnout on Wednesday. Mumbai has historically struggled with low voter turnout. In the 2019 assembly elections, for example, Mumbai recorded a voter turnout of 50.67 per cent. The turnout was 51.21 per cent in 2014 assembly polls.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Exit polls have often been proven wrong. The actual results of both the state elections will, however, be known on November 23 when the counting of votes will take place. The exit polls have predicted a victory for Mahayuti in Maharashtra and neck-and-neck fight in Jharkhand. Will the predictions hold true on November 23?
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE An estimated 65.11 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the Maharashtra assembly elections on November 20, the Election Commission said in updated numbers on Thursday. This is the the highest turnout in the state since 1995 when 71.69 per cent voters cast their franchise.
The turnout on Wednesday was above the 61.39 per cent recorded in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha elections this year, and the 61.4 per cent in the 2019 Assembly elections.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: In a shocking incident in Nagpur, Congress workers reportedly ransacked a car transporting an unused Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) to a strong room after polling for the Maharashtra assembly elections concluded.
The attack, which occurred in the Killa area of Central Nagpur constituency on Wednesday, did not damage the EVM, which had been kept on standby and was not used in the election.
Police confirmed that the EVM was being moved from booth number 268 to the designated strong room when the incident occurred.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: The BJP on Tuesday released purported voice notes of Baramati MP Supriya Sule and Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole, alleging attempts to use bitcoins to influence the elections. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi claimed the recordings suggested that the MVA was attempting to fund the poll campaign with bitcoins.
Both Sule and Patole strongly denied the allegations, with Sule filing a complaint with the Election Commission and the cybercrime department, while Patole dismissed the voice as not his, asserting that even Prime Minister Modi recognises his voice.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: On Wednesday, the ED and CBI intensified their investigations into Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect Gaurav Mehta, following the BJP’s release of voice notes accusing Congress and NCP (SP) leaders of attempting to use cryptocurrency to influence the Maharashtra assembly elections.
NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule and Congress leader Nana Patole swiftly dismissed the BJP’s claims, calling the voice notes, released just before polling, as fake.
Mumbai, the financial capital, saw an estimated 54 per cent turnout. In the 2019 polls, Mumbai’s polling figure stood at 50.67 per cent. Several Bollywood celebrities, including actors Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ranbir Kapoor, cast their votes adding a touch of glamour to the festival of democracy.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: The turnout on Wednesday was above the 61.39 per cent recorded in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha elections this year, and the 61.4 per cent in the 2019 Assembly elections.
The voter turnout was 61.5 per cent in 2019 assembly polls, 63.5 per cent in 2014, 59 per cent in 2009 and 63 per cent in 2004 assembly polls in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Maharashtra's assembly elections saw a 65.11% voter turnout, the highest since 1995. Amid political controversies and claims of corruption, the ruling Mahayuti alliance vies to maintain power as the opposition coalition aims to build on recent successes.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: It’s a case of 'once bitten, twice shy' situation for Axis My India chairman Pradeep Gupta regarding the Maharashtra election exit poll results. Once celebrated for his accurate exit poll predictions, Pradeep Gupta has struggled to get his numbers right in recent elections.
Speaking with News18, Pradeep Gupta said, “I think for Maharashtra, particularly, Axis My India has decided to hold on to it for today.. we need more time to study.. Infact, we are known for post-poll study.. Maharashtra being a single phase poll in 288 assembly constituencies.. we thought let's study further and come with the poll tomorrow."
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Lokshahi - Rudra exit poll is so far the only exit poll which has predicted a close contest between MVA and Mahayuti in the Maharashtra elections 2024. Lokshahi - Rudra exit poll has predicted 128-142 seats for the Mahayuti and MVA close to getting between 125 and 140 seats. A total of 18 to 23 seats will go to Others.
