Maharashtra’s political landscape has undergone major upheaval over the past five years, reshaping alliances and rivalries. The much-anticipated results of the Assembly elections are set to be revealed as vote counting takes place on Saturday, November 23. The state recorded a voter turnout of around 65% on November 20, marking an increase from the previous election.
This election saw 4,136 candidates contesting across 288 constituencies, including 2,086 independent contenders. The BJP contested 149 seats, while the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) fielded candidates in 81 constituencies and the NCP-Ajit Pawar faction in 59. On the opposition side, Congress contested 101 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) 95 and NCP (Sharad Pawar) 86. The BSP, aiming to expand its presence, contested 237 seats.
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Aaditya Thackeray Reacts To Maharashtra Assembly Elections Results
Aaditya Thackeray reacted to the Maharashtra Assembly Elections Results and termed it 'shocking.' The Sena UBT leader registered his second win in the Worli seat against Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora.
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Devendra Fadnavis Clarifies On CM Face
When asked who will be the next CM of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "There will be no dispute on the CM's face. It was decided from day one that after the elections, the leaders of the three parties will sit together and decide on this. The decision will be acceptable to everyone, there is no dispute on this."
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Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis Thanks People Of Maharashtra
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Mahayuti comprising BJP, CM Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP leading in 224 seats. Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi ahead on 51 seats.
As per ECI, BJP-Led Mahayuti secures 17 wins out of 288 seats. MVA opens account with first win to NCP-SP.
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Mahayuti Bags 6 Wins
Mahayuti extends lead in winnings with 6 victories. Each ally, BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP bag 2 seats each.
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BJP Registers 1st Win With Kalidas Kolambkar's Triumph In Wadala
BJP's Kalidas Kolambkar wins Mumbai's Wadala with a margin of 24973 votes against Sena UBT's Shraddha Jadhav
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CM Eknath Shinde Thanks Voters Over Landslide Victory
As Mahayuti is set to form govt in the state, Maharashtra CM & Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde addressed his supporters and said, " I thank the voters of Maharashtra. This is a landslide victory. I had said before that Mahayuti will get a thumping victory. I thank all sections of the society. I also thank all the workers of the Mahayuti parties. "
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Actor Riteish Deshmukh's both brothers, Amit and Dhiraj trailing from Latur City and Latur Rural seats respectively.
BJP's Dr. Arhchana Patil Chakurkar is leading in Latur City seat against Congress leader Amit Deshmukh.
BJP's Ramesh Karad is leading in Latur Rural seat against Congress leader Dhiraj Deshmukh.
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As per ECI trends,
CM Eknath Shinde leading in Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat against Sena UBT's Kedar Dighe with over 27,000 votes.
Dy CM Ajit Pawar leading in Baramati against NCP-SP's Yugendra Pawar with over 27,000 votes.
Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis maintains lead in Nagpur South West seat against Congress leader Prafulla Gudadhe with over 12,000 votes.
Shiv Sena's Milind Deora ahead in Mumbai's Worli against Sena UBT's Aaditya Thackeray with over 500 votes
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Celebrations Begin On Mahayuti's Side
CM Shinde supporters begin to gather outside his Thane residence
Supporters of Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar burst crackers and celebrate outside a counting centre in Baramati
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Sanjay Raut Refuses To Accept Latest Trends Of Results
"We do not accept these results, we are not ready to accept that this is people's mandate. We knew in which direction the public's mind was going, but an arrest warrant was issued against Gautam Adani two days ago in a bribe case, in which BJP was exposed... To divert attention from that, this has been done and it was planned long ago," said Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut.
VIDEO | "We do not accept these results, we are not ready to accept that this is people's mandate. We knew in which direction the public's mind was going, but an arrest warrant was issued against Gautam Adani two days ago in a bribe case, in which BJP was exposed... To divert… pic.twitter.com/8Rv56NpMuK
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 23, 2024At 10:50 AM
As per ECI trends, Mahayuti allies are collectively leading on 215 seats, MVA on the other hand is ahead on 51 seats.
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As per most TV news channels, Mahayuti's lead has crossed 200-mark out of 288 seats. The ruling alliance is eyeing for a landslide victory.
As per ECI trends, BJP is leading in 90 seats, followed by ally Shiv Sena, which is ahead in 49 seats. Congress is leading in 17 seats, while Sena UBT is ahead in 18 seats.
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BJP's Mangal Prabhat Lodha Predicts Winning Over 160 Seats
BJP leader Mangal Prabhat Lodha said, "In the leadership of PM Modi, we will get more than 160 seats in Maharashtra...'
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Shiv Sena's Dada Bhuse leading in Malegaon Outer seat against Sena UBT's Advay Hiray
SP's Abu Azmi leading in Mumbai's Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar seat against NCP's Nawab Malik
Sena UBT's Ajay Choudhari leading in Shivadi seat against MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar
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BJP's Dhananjay Munde leading in Parli seat against NCP-SP's Rajesaheb Shrikishan Deshmukh
Sena UBT's Varun Sardesai leading in Mumbai's Bandra East against NCP's Zeeshan Siddique
BJP's Yogesh Sagar leading in Charkop against Congress' Yashwant Singh
NCP-SP's Dilip Khodape leading in Jamner seat against BJP's Girish Mahajan
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As per TV9 Marathi - Mahayuti is leading in 139 seats, while MVA is ahead on 135 seats.
As per ABP news, Mahayuti is leading in 154 seats, while MVA is ahead on 95 seats.
As per India Today, Mahayuti is leading in 148 seats, while MVA is ahead on 97 seats.
Jyoti Gaikwad leading in Dharavi constituency against Shiv Sena's Rajesh Khandare after first round of voting.
NCP-SP's Fahad Ahmed leading in Mumbai's Anushakti Nagar against NCP leader Nawab Malik's daughter, Sana Malik.
BJP's Atul Bhatkhalkjar leading in Kandivali East against Congress' Kalu Budhelia
BJP's Parag Shah leading in Ghatkopar East against NCP-SP's Rakhi Jadhav
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BJP's Mangal Prabhat Lodha leading in Mumbai's Malabar Hill seat against Sena UBT's Bherulal Choudhary.
Sena UBT's Aaditya Thackeray leading in Mumbai's Worli seat against Shiv Sena's Milind Deora.
BJP's Girish Mahajan leading in Jamner seat against NCP-SP's Khodape Dilip Baliram.
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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde leading in Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat against Sena UBT's Kedar Dighe.
Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis leading in Nagpur South West Seat against Congress leader Prafulla Gudadhe.
BJP's Kalidas Kolambkar, eyeing for record win, leading in Mumbai's Wadala seat against Shiv Sena-UBT's Shraddha Jadhav.
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Early Trends show:
NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal leading in Yeola against NCP-SP's Manikrao Shinde.
NCP-SP's Rohit Pawar leading in Karjat-Jamkhed against BJP's Ram Shinde.
NCP's Ajit Pawar leading in Baramati, after NCP-SP's Yugendra Pawar earlier led during postal ballot vote counting.
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Early trends show Mahayuti way ahead then Maha Vikas Aghadi, hinting to a landslide victory.
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Visuals Of Postal Ballot Counting In Nashik
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'Maharashtra Will Make Maha Vikas Aghadi Victorious,' Says Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi
Ahead of the counting of votes for Maharashtra Election 2024 and #JharkhandElection2024, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "Initial trends will start coming in now, postal ballots will be counted. I think picture will be clear around 11 am-12 noon. But it is very clear that the people of Maharashtra will make Maha Vikas Aghadi victorious and we will get the opportunity to form government once again with a simple majority. The manner in which Maharashtra saw corruption, loot and crimes against women, farmers issues in 2.5 years and the manner in which Delhi was trying to run the Govt in Delhi, Maharashtra saw that too. Our victory is certain and I believe that as the results come out, we will all celebrate."
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Counting Of Votes Begins
Counting of votes begins in all 288 seats for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. BJP- led Mahayuti alliance eyes for their second term while opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi fights to shift state's political power dynamics.
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Shiv Sena's Shaina NC Visits Siddhivinayak Temple
Shiv Sena candidate from Mumba Devi assembly constituency, Shaina NC visits Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, in Mumbai to offer prayers ahead of counting for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024.
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Outside visuals from a voting counting centre in Baramati as the counting for 288 assembly seats for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 is expected to begin at 8 am.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar of NCP is the candidate against Yugendra Shriniwas Pawar of NCP-SCP, in Baramati
Key Leaders In Fray
Prominent leaders added weight to the elections by vying for critical constituencies. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde contested from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat, while Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sought his sixth consecutive term from Nagpur South-West. Congress state chief Nana Patole contested from Sakoli, and NCP chief Ajit Pawar defended his Baramati stronghold against his grandnephew, Yungendra Pawar, representing NCP (Sharad Pawar).
The ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and NCP-Ajit Pawar, currently holds 202 seats in the Assembly. On the other hand, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), a coalition of Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar, and Shiv Sena (UBT) has 69 seats.
Prestige Battle For Parties
For Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT), this election is pivotal in regaining political momentum after losing power in 2022 due to the party’s split, led by Eknath Shinde. Thackeray is determined to reestablish himself as the true torchbearer of Balasaheb Thackeray’s legacy. Meanwhile, Shinde’s popularity has surged due to welfare initiatives launched by the Mahayuti government.
The split within the NCP has heightened election stakes. Ajit Pawar, now aligned with the ruling coalition, seeks to strengthen his political position, while his uncle Sharad Pawar remains focused on preserving his legacy. For Congress, the election serves as a crucial test following setbacks in the Haryana Assembly polls earlier this year. Party chief Nana Patole is leading efforts to solidify Congress’ position in Maharashtra.
With the BJP and Congress going head-to-head in over 70 constituencies in the state, the outcomes in these regions will play a decisive role in determining the formation of Maharashtra’s next government.
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