Maharashtra Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Close contest between BJP-led Mahayuti & MVA? Counting of votes for 288 seats begins in morning
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: All eyes will be on incoming data as the counting of votes begins for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election early on Saturday, November 23. On November 20, electors cast their ballots for the 288-seat Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in a single-phase polling process. With exit polls predicting a close battle between the Mahayuti alliance and the opposition, the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) bloc, the counting trends will be tracked closely for the verdict on the much-anticipated Maharashtra polls. According to Zee Media's AI-powered exit poll, the BJP-led alliance in Maharashtra is predicted to win 129-159 seats, while the INC-led coalition is estimated to secure 124-154 seats. The halfway mark in the state is 145.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance--led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde--comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), whereas the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) bloc consists of the INC, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction).
Meanwhile, votes will also be counted for the Jharkhand elections as well as by-elections in 14 states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Kerala.
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE | Catch minute-by-minute updates on the Maharashtra polls here as the counting of votes begins on Saturday morning:
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: All eyes will be on incoming data as the counting of votes begins for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election early on Saturday, November 23. On November 20, electors cast their ballots for the 288-seat Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in a single-phase polling process. With exit polls predicting a close battle between the Mahayuti alliance and the opposition, the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) bloc, the counting trends will be tracked closely for the verdict on the much-anticipated Maharashtra polls. According to Zee Media's AI-powered exit poll, the BJP-led alliance in Maharashtra is predicted to win 129-159 seats, while the INC-led coalition is estimated to secure 124-154 seats. The halfway mark in the state is 145.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance--led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde--comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), whereas the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) bloc consists of the INC, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction), and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction).
Meanwhile, votes will also be counted for the Jharkhand elections as well as by-elections in 14 states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Kerala.
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE | Catch minute-by-minute updates on the Maharashtra polls here as the counting of votes begins on Saturday morning:
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Maharashtra Election Results 2024 Updates: Major clashes to track—Eknath Shinde vs Kedar Dighe in Kopri-Pachpakhadi, Devendra Fadnavis vs Prafulla Gudadhe-Patil in Nagpur South West, Adit Pawar vs Yuguendra Pawar in Baramati...
| Seat | Mahayuti Candidate | MVA Candidate |
| Kopri-Pachpakhadi | Eknath Shinde (SS) | Kedar Dighe (SS-UBT) |
| Nagpur South West | Devendra Fadnavis (BJP) | Prafulla Gudadhe-Patil (INC) |
| Baramati | Ajit Pawar (NCP) | Yugendra Pawar (NCP-SP) |
| Worli | Milind Deora (SS) | Aaditya Thackeray (SS-UBT) |
| Karad South | Atul Suresh Bhosale (BJP) | Prithviraj Chavan (INC) |
| Vandre East | Zeeshan Siddique (NCP) | Varun Sardesai (SS -UBT) |
| Vandre West | Ashish Shelar (BJP) | Asif Zakaria (INC) |
| Mumbadevi | Shaina NC (SS) | Amin Patel (INC) |
| Kankavli | Nitesh Rane (BJP) | Sandesh Parkar (SS-UBT) |
| Kudal | Nilesh Rane (SS) | Vaibhav Naik (SS-UBT) |
| Islampur | Nishikant Bhosale Patil (NCP) | Jayant Patil (NCP-SP) |
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| Mahayuti | |
| Leader | Party |
| Devendra Fadnavis | BJP |
| Eknath Shinde | Eknath Shinde (CM) |
| Ajit Pawar | NCP |
| Vinay Kore | Jan Surajya Shakti |
| Ravi Rana | Rashtriya Yuva Swabhiman Party |
| Rajendra Patil Yadravkar | Rajarshi Shahu Vikas Aghadi |
| MVA | |
| Leader | Party |
| Balasaheb Thorat | INC |
| Uddhav Thackeray | Shiv Sena (UBT) |
| Sharad Pawar | NCP (SP) |
| Abu Azmi | Samajwadi Party |
| Jayant Prabhakar Patil | Peasants and Workers Party of India |
| Ashok Dhawale | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Budh Mala Pawara | CPI |
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE: Key Assembly constituencies to watch out for
Nagpur South West Assembly Seat
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis aims to cement his stronghold for the fourth term in a row in Nagpur South, a seat he has represented since 2009.
Fadnavis will be contesting the seat against the INC's Praful Gudadhe-Patil.
Kopri-Pachpakhadi (Thane) Assembly Seat
Incumbent Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde is hopeful of keeping the seat, contesting against Kedar Dighe of the Shiv Sena (UBT faction).
Worli
The stage is set for a three-way contest for this seat.
- Milind Deora of the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction)
- Aaditya Thackeray of the Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Sandeep Deshpande of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
Baramati
- Ajit Pawar, NCP
- Yugendra Pawar, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction)
Kamthi
- Chandrashekhar Bawankule (BJP)
- Suresh Bhoyar (INC)
Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 LIVE: Where to track state poll verdict?
According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the counting of votes is scheduled to begin at 8 am on Saturday.
When will the Maharashtra poll result be announced?
The outcome of the 2024 Maharashtra election will also be announced on the same day.
Zee Business and its affiliated platforms will provide the latest updates on the much-anticipated event.
The running trends will also be available on the ECI portal, results.eci.gov.in.
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Assembly Election Results 2024 LIVE: Why is 2024 Maharashtra poll verdict important? Why track election results?
Saturday's imminent election verdict in Maharashtra assumes significance as it not only determines the fate of the state's next government but will set the tone of national politics.
While Assembly elections may not directly determine the outcome of general elections, they can certainly influence the national political landscape.
Assembly poll outcomes can:
- Boosting the morale of winning parties
- Influence policy initiatives
- Impact the standing of national leaders
Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 LIVE: It's ruling BJP-led Mahayuti coalition vs Maha Vikas Aghadi, stage set for a thrilling showdown
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance seeks to retain power in the third-largest Legislative Assembly in the country, with the opposition, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition, eyeing a strong comeback.
What is the Mahayuti alliance?
It includes:
- BJP
- Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction)
- NCP (Ajit Pawar faction)
What is the MVA alliance?
It includes:
- Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction)
- NCP (Sharad Pawar faction)
- Congress
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE | Halfway mark is 145 seats!
Exit polls have predicted a close battle between the Mahayuti alliance and the MVA bloc in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls.
Voting for the 288 Assembly constituencies in the state took place in a single phase on November 20.
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE | What do exit polls predict? Will CM Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti alliance retain power?
First things first, the Mahayuti alliance, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) and the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), is contesting against the opposition, the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) bloc that includes the Indian National Congress (INC), the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction).
What Exit Polls Indicate
According to Zee Media's AI-powered exit poll, the BJP-led alliance in Maharashtra is predicted to win 129-159 seats while the INC-led coalition is estimated to secure 124-154 seats.
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 Live | All eyes on counting of votes due to begin on Saturday morning
This week, electors cast their ballots for the 288-seat Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in a single-phase polling process. With exit polls predicting a close battle between the Mahayuti alliance and the opposition, the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) bloc, the counting trends will be tracked closely for the verdict on the much-anticipated Maharashtra polls.
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