The results of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections, held on November 20, are being declared today, November 23. The elections showcased a fierce competition between the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
Key Highlights:
Mahayuti: Comprised of BJP, Shiv Sena (led by Eknath Shinde), and the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP.
MVA: Included Congress, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction), and the NCP faction led by Sharad Pawar.
Smaller parties, such as the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), also contested.
Exit Polls Predictions:
Many polls predicted a narrow victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti with projections ranging from 122 to 186 seats in the 288-member assembly. The MVA was estimated to win between 69 and 146 seats, while smaller parties were expected to secure 2 to 23 seats.
Initial Trends:
Early counting trends suggested the Mahayuti gaining a lead with over 80 seats compared to the MVA’s 49. The majority mark is 145 seats.
Key Constituencies and Leaders:
Prominent battles include Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde seeking re-election, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar contesting in Baramati, and Devendra Fadnavis vying for Nagpur South West.
Historical Context:
In 2019, the BJP won 105 seats, while the Shiv Sena (then undivided) won 56. Post-2019 political shifts, including the split in Shiv Sena and NCP, have made this election pivotal for the state’s political future.
The full list of winners and constituencies is still being updated as counting progresses. For detailed updates, follow live coverage on trusted news platforms.
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