Eknath Shinde flashes the victory sign after Maya Yuti's resounding win in Maharashtra.
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Mapping the results
All Maharashtra parties make claims to form govt
With counting day right around the corner, the two major parties in the fray have laid claim to the chief ministerial position in Maharashtra. In the 288-member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, parties eyeing the top position hope to attain at least 145 seats to form the government.
Who will be the next CM? Mahayuti, MVA constituents drop different names
Even before the first votes are counted in Maharashtra, fissures have emerged within the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on who will head the next government with constituents in both camps laying claim over the chief minister's post.
Will support those who can form govt: Prakash Ambedkar
In a significant statement, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi founder-President Prakash Ambedkar said that if his party gets numbers it would support the party or alliance which is in a position to form the government in Maharashtra.
Watch: Outside visuals from a counting centre in Mahim
Security arrangements beefed up in Baramati
'Counting will begin shortly and we believe MVA will win,' says senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot
'We are all very excited about results', says NCP leader Brij Mohan Shrivastav
Vote counting to begin at 8 am
Hello and welcome to Maharashtra Election Result 2024 Live blog. The vote counting will begin at 8 am today. The single-phase voting for Maharashtra’s 288-seat Assembly concluded on November 20. This year, Maharashtra reported voter participation of 65.02 per cent, with the Kolhapur—home to ten assembly constituencies—had the highest turnout at 76.25 per cent, according to the most recent numbers from the Election Commission. The exit polls indicate a clean sweep for ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra.
Karnataka minister G Parameshwara confident of MVA forming govt in Maharashtra
Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara expressed confidence on Saturday that his party would come to power in Maharashtra and that the Congress, along with its alliance partner, would form the government.
"There are two types of predictions, some of them are saying MVA will come to power, while some are saying BJP-Shiv Sena are going to come back to power. However, the ground reality is that MVA is going to come," he said.
Partywise no. of candidates
Bharatiya Janata Party 149
Bahujan Samaj Party 237
Communist Party of India (Marxist) 3
Indian National Congress 101
Nationalist Congress Party 59
Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar 86
Maharashtra Navnirman sena 125
Shiv Sena 81
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) 95
Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi 200
Bahujan Republican Socialist Party 22
Maharashtra Swarajya party 32
Peoples Party of India (Democratic) 44
Prahar Janshakti Party 38
Rashtriya Samaj Paksha 93
Republican Party of India (A) 31
Republican Sena 21
Right to Recall Party 18
It will be history as it will be a hattrick today, says Shaina NC
Shiv Sena candidate from Mumba Devi assembly constituency, Shaina NC said, "The way Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar have worked in these two and half years, one thing is clear that people have voted based on their work. It will be history as it will be a hattrick today..."
Counting of votes to begin soon
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Both candidates in Baramati are strong, says Yugendra Pawar's father
Ajit Pawar of the NCP-AP is facing off against Yugendra Pawar from Sharad Pawar’s NCP in Baramati. Traditionally, Baramati has been a stronghold of the NCP, but with the recent split in the party, the seat has become a battleground.
Speaking on the intense family feud in Baramati, Shriniwas Pawar, father of Yugendra Pawar said, "Both candidates in Baramati are strong (Ajit Pawar and Yugendra Pawar), in two to three years things will be clear."
Who are the Independents in the race?
A record 2,087 out of the total 4,136 candidates contesting from 288 constituencies across Maharashtra in the 2024 assembly elections are independents. In the 2019 state assembly elections, 1,400 independent candidates were in the fray out of which 13 won. The increase in the number of independents this year has raised concerns over their potential impact on the outcome despite low chances of them securing seats individually.
Some independents such as Hina Gavit, Sameer Bhujbal and Ranjit Shinde (son of sitting MLA, Baban Shinde) are likely to hamper the electoral prospects of major party candidates.
2019 Assembly elections - A lookback
BJP was the single largest party in the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly election. The BJP won 105 seats while undivided Shiv Sena won 56 seats.
BJP - 105
Shiv Sena- 56
NCP - 54
Congress - 44
Bahujan Vikas Aghadi - 3
AIMIM - 2
Samajwadi Party - 2
Prahar Janshakti Party - 2
Krantikari Shetkari Paksha - 1
PWP - 1
Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana - 1
Rashtriya Samaj Paksha - 1
Jan Surajya Shakti - 1
CPI (M) - 1
MNS - 1
Independents - 13
Counting of votes begins
It’s 8 am and the counting of votes for the Maharashtra Assembly Election has begun!
Three-tier security arrangement in place in Baramati: Deputy SP
As all eyes on are on Baramati. where Deputy CM Ajit Pawar of NCP (Mahayuti) is contesting against Yugendra Shriniwas Pawar of NCP-SCP (Maha Vikas Aghadi), Three-tier security arrangement is in place at counting centres.
Deputy SP, Pune Rural Sudarshan Rathore said. "As per the ECI guidelines, we have made three-tier security arrangement here. There are inner-middle and outer cordons placed here...We are checking everyone, mobile phones are not allowed inside. Around 250 jawans and 20 officials are present here today..."
Eknath Shinde is leading in Kopri-Pachpakadi
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is leading in Kopri-Pachpakhadi assembly seat in Thane against Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Kedar Dighe.
Devendra Fadnavis leading in Nagpur South Wes
As per early trends, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is leading in Nagpur South West
Early trends show BJP in lead in 15 seats
Eearly trends indicate that the BJP is leading in 15 seats.
State Congress president Nana Patole lead in Sakoli
Congress leader Nana Patole is leading on Sakoli seat as per early trends. The counting of votes started at 8 AM amid tight security.
Rohit Pawar ahead in Karjat Jamkhed
NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar is ahead in Karjat Jamkhed assembly seat
Aaditya Thackeray leading from Worli constituency
Aaditya Thackeray is leading from Worli constituency, early trends indicate.
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Rahul Narwekar leads in Colaba
In Colaba, BJP candidate Rahul Narwekar leads as vote counting is underway.
Take a look at results as of now
Amit Thackeray leads from Mahim
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray's son is leading from Mahim assembly constituency, early trends indicate.
Ameen Patel leads from Mumbadevi
Congress' Ameen Patel leads from Mumbadevi.
Early trends indicate Maha Yuti leading over 35 seats
Eearly trends indicate that the Maha Yuti is leading in over 35 seats, while the MVA is ahead in 7 seats.
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Parag Shah leads from Ghatkopar
BJP leader Parag Shah is leading from Ghatkopar
MVA, Mahayuti neck and neck in crucial battle
Zeeshan Siddique, Amit Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray lead
, Amit Thackeray of MNS leads in Mahim, Aslam Ramjanali Shaikh of Congress leads in Malad West, Zeeshan Siddique of NCP leads in Vandre East, Aaditya Thackeray leads in Worli, as per early trends.
Early trends show Maha Yuti leading in 97 seats
Early trends show that the Maha Yuti is leading in Maharashtra with 97 seats, while MVA follows closely with a lead in 52 seats.
BJP leads in all five regions of Maharashtra
The BJP is leading in all the five regions - Mumbai-Konkan, Western Maharashtra, North Maharashtra, Marathwada and Vidarbha.
From the initial trends, it appears that the BJP has managed to counter the impact of the Maratha reservation issue which has hit them hard in the Lok Sabha polls, particularly in Marathwada, reports Mrityunjay Bose
Mukhya Mantri Ladki Bahin Yojana magic seems to be working, political observers
The Uddhav Thackeray-headee Shiv Sena (UBT) is leading in more seats (36) than Eknath-led Shiv Sena (31)
The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) is leading in more seats (46) than Ajit Pawar-led NCP (25)
Mukhya Mantri Ladki Bahin Yojana magic seems to be working, say political observers referring to 6 per cent rise voting among women
Now Ajit Pawar leading from Baramati
Ajit Pawar has taken a lead against Yugendra Pawar in Baramati
Abu Azmi leads against NCP's Nawab Malik from Mankhurd Shivajinagar
Samajwadi Party's Abu Asim Azmi leading from Mankhurd Shivajinagar against NCP's Nawab Malik
Looks like a 11 vs 8 in Mumbai
In Mumbai, Maha Vikas Aghadi takes lead in 11 seats while Mahayuti leads in 8 seats.
Fahad Ahmad leads against Nawab Malik's daughter in Anushaktinagar
Fahad Ahmad of NCP leads against Sana Malik of NCP (SP) in Anushaktinagar in Mumbai.
Majority of sitting ministers of the Maha Yuti are leading
After Round 1 of counting, NCP (SP) president Jayant Patil leading from Islampur assembly seat
Maharashtra NCP (SP) president Jayant Patil leads from Islampur assembly seat by 691 votes at the end of first round
Maha Yuti crosses halfway mark of 145, latest trends show
According to the latest rends, the Maha Yuti has crossed the half way mark of 145 and leading on 157 seats now.
Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat trailing from Sangamner
In Sangamner, Balasaheb Thorat of the Congress is trailing. Thorat is an eight-time MLA from Sangamner (Ahmednagar district). He was one of the CM contenders of Maha Vikas Aghadi
Prithviraj Chavan trailing by 1,590 votes in Karad South assembly seat
Senior Congress leader and ex-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan trailing by 1,590 votes in Karad South assembly seat: Poll officials.
Congress chief Nana Patole leading by 344 votes
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole leading by 344 votes from Sakoli assembly seat by at the end of first round
BJP leading in 101 seats, early trends indicate
DH's Maharashtra's correspondent Mrityunjay Bose is reporting that BJP is leading in 101 seats after two to three rounds of counting.
In 2014 and 2019, the BJP has won 122 and 105 seats respectively.
Deshmukh brothers are trailing in Latur district
Deshmukh brothers Amit Deshmukh (Latur City) and Dhiraj Deshmukh (Latur Rural) are trailing.
Leading position at 10 am
Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) - 53
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) - 29
NCP (Ajit Pawar) 33
NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) 22
How Rane brothers are faring?
Nitesh Rane of BJP leading in Kankavli while Nilesh Rane of Shiv Sena is trailing in in Kudal. Nilesh and Nitesh are sons of former CM Narayan Rane.
Dhananjay Munde leads from Parli
Dhananjay Munde is leading by 30,000 votes in Parli seat.
Ajit Pawar leads; Rohit Pawar trails
Ajit Pawar is leading by 12,000 votes against nephew Yugendra Pawar from Baramati while Rohit Pawar of NCP (SP) trailing in Karjat Jamkhed against Prof Ram Shinde of BJP.
After round 4 of counting, Maha Yuti leads in 200 seats
Maha Yuti now leading in 200 seats after four to five rounds
As Maha Yuti crosses halfway mark, Sanjay Raut alleges Modi, Shah and Adani decided this outcome
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday alleged that Modi, Shah and Adani decided this outcome as Maha Yuti leads in over 200 seats in Maharashtra Assembly Polls.
He also alleged that money has been used in a large scale. Reacting to Sanjay's Raut's statement BJP spokesperson Keshav Upadhyay said Sanjay Raut is doing "rudali".
Meanwhile, Sanjay Raut's brother Sunil Raut is leading.
Devendra Fadnavis could be the new Maharashtra CM: Pravin Darekar
Maha Yuti will have the CM, the party with big numbers will have the CM, I feel that Devendra Fadnavis would be the new CM, says Pravin Darekar
Key takeaways after early trends indicate Maha Yuti ahead of MVA
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led ruling Maha Yuti has crossed the halfway mark against the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi in the race to the 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, as per early trends.
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How Maharashtra assembly looked: After 2019 vs Before 2024
From the archive: NCP's 'Ajit Dada', go-getter and a man of comebacks
Ajit Pawar grew under the tutelage of his uncle Sharad Pawar and learnt tricks of the trade under his shadow but managed to carved a niche in Maharashtra politics early in his life. However, the coveted post of Chief Minister of Maharashtra - that that Ajit Pawar aspires to be, still eludes him.
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From the archive: I broke two parties, returned with two new partners: Devendra Fadnavis
Defending his catchphrase ‘mi punha yein’ (I will be back!) ahead of the 2019 Vidhan Sabha polls, Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said he has indeed come back after breaking two parties and with two new partners.
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Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray trails in Mahim
Mahesh Baliram Sawant of Shiv Sena (UBT) is leading in Mahim while Shiv Sena (Shinde)'s Sada Sarvankar is trailing behind by 3,336 votes. Amit Thackeray, Raj Thackeray's son is also trailing.
Watch | As Ajit Pawar leads from Baramati, his supporters start celebrations
BJP likely to perform better than 2019 assembly polls
The BJP was ahead in 128 seats, according to Election Commission officials. The party had fielded 148 candidates, making an impressive success rate of 85 per cent.
The saffron camp had 105 seats in 2019 Maharashtra assembly polls.
State BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule meets deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis
Here what Kirit Somaiya said on BJP's performance
"PM Narendra Modi's statement of 'ek hai toh safe hai', UP CM Yogi Adityanath's warning of 'batange toh katanage' and Devendra Fadnavis appeal of 'dharmayuddha' against 'vote jihad' worked and realised by people."
First set of wins are in
NCP leader and state Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare wins from Srivardhan assembly seat.
She executed the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' in the state. She is daughter of state NCP President Sunil Tatkare, a close aide of Ajit Pawar.
BJP's Kalidas Kolambkar wins from Wadala seat. Girish Mahajan, close aide of Devendra Fadnavis, wins from Jamner seat
A look at past results
YEAR Congress NCP BJP Shiv Sena
1990 141 — 42 52
1995 80 — 65 73
1999 75 58 56 69
2004 69 71 54 62
2009 82 62 46 44
2014 42 41 122 63
2019 44 54 105 56
Devendra Fadnavis wins from Nagpur South West
Devendra Fadnavis has won from Nagpur South West. He is expected to leave for Nagpur in the evening.
Who voted for whom, from the caste lens
The BJP has managed to consolidate the Madhav vote bank (Mali, Dhangar Vanjari which is answer to Congress DMK vote bank (Dalit, Muslim Kunbi)
Here's a close fight you should not miss out on
Worli constituency is seeing a close contest. Aaditya Thackeray, who is eyeing at another term as MLA from the seat will have to face tough competition from Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora from Shiv Sena.
Deora is leading by 597 votes in Worli.
Maha Yuti to stake claim for govt formation after meeting post noon
Maha Yuti leaders to meet post noon and decided strategy on staking claim to form the government, reports Mrityunjay Bose
Nitesh Rane wins from Kankavli
Shinde asks newly elected MLAs to arrive at Varsha
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has asked newly elected MLAs to arrive at Varsha. The Chief minister is leading by 30,000 votes in Kopri Pachpakadi
BJP's vote share crosses 25%
The saffron camp significantly improved its vote share in the state compared to its performance in the 2019 assembly polls, with party crossing 25 per cent vote share.
'Mehenat' of Ladkhi Bahin and his efforts, says Fadnavis's mother
All three parties will sit together and take a decision: Shinde on CM's face
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday claimed that all three parties will sit together and decide the CM.
"Let the final results come in...Then, in the same way as we fought elections together, all three parties will sit together and take a decision (on who will be the CM)," he said.
Its efforts of Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar: Vinod Tawde
Its is the efforts of Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar and people's faith in it, says BJP leader Vinod Tawde
‘Maharashtra Chooses Pink’: Ajit Pawar’s first reaction on his massive victory
After winning big in Maharashtra Assembly Elections, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has posted a photo on Social media with his political strategist Naresh Arora, NCP State President Sunil Tatkare and NCP Working President Praful Patel
Ajit Pawar’s first reaction on his massive victory; ‘Maharashtra Chooses Pink’
Ajit Pawar credits pink-themed campaign for Mahayuti’s spectacular performance in Maharashtra polls
Devendra Fadnavis's first reaction on BJP's massive victory
No doubt my son will be CM: Devendra Fadnavis’s mother
As BJP’s landslide victory became clear, Devendra Fadnavis’ mother Sarita Fadnavis said that he has no doubt that her son would be the next Maharashtra chief minister.
“Its a day of jubilation…there are celebrations everywhere,” she said in Nagpur.
“Today is a very important day as a mother…Devendra is a boy from Nagpur…today he has become a big leader,” she said, saying that her son had worked 24x7 to ensure the Maha Yuti victory.
“Devendra has not slept properly, he has not eaten properly...only campaign and campaign,” she said.
Amit Shah dials Ajit Pawar to congratulate him on his massive victory in assembly polls
Kalidas Kolambkar creates record
In what would be a record of sorts, veteran politician Kalidas Kolambkar has won the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly polls for a record ninth term from the financial capital of Mumbai.
Kolambkar (70) won the polls from the Wadala seat of Mumbai from the BJP.
Heartfelt congratulations to Maharashtra's people: Nitin Gadkari
Prahar Janshakti party chief Bacchu Kadu loses polls from Achalpur
Score line at 1:00 PM
Maha Yuti - 225
Maha Vikas Aghadi - 56
Others/Independents - 7
NCP legislature party meet tomorrow
Sunil Tatkare has said that NCP Legislature Party meeting will be convened tomorrow. The meeting will be presided over by Ajit Pawar
BVA chief who took on Vinod Tawde trails
Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) chief Hitendra Thakur, who claimed that they caught BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde ‘red-handed’ distributing cash a day ahead of polling, is trailing in Vasai.
Poster depicting Devendra Fadnavis as CM comes up in Washim
'Not people's mandate': NCP (SP) spokeperson Mahesh Tapase
Amit Shah congratulates Fadnavis on party's impressive show in Maharashtra polls
Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Saturday called Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and congratulated him on the party's impressive performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
For the first time, Maharashtra assembly likely not to have LoP
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly may not have a Leader of Opposition for the first time as none of the opposition parties have managed to win 10 per cent of the total number of 288 seats required to claim the post.
Former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan loses from Karad South
I am modern Abhimanyu, have broken the Chakravyuh: Devendra Fadnavis
No dispute over CM face: Fadnavis
Sometimes one needs to introspect...: Fadnavis on Sanjay Raut's 'EVM tampering' allegations
WATCH | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Dy CMs show victory signs and exchange sweets as the Mahayuti set to form govt in state
New Maharashtra government will bring financial discipline: Ajit Pawar at Maha Yuti press conference
CM Eknath Shinde thanks people of Maharashtra for Maha Yuti's landslide victory
'CM means common man,' says Shinde; praises deputy CM's for 'working 24*7'
Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Shinde said that none of Maha Yuti's decisions remained on paper, as "the alliance took it before people."
"Our government was the common man's government. I'm thankful to PM Modi for his incredible support. Women, children & farmers were the centre point for us. We want to convert the common man into Superman. For me, the full form of CM is not Chief Minister, it's Common Man," he added.
This election has decided to whom Shiv Sena and NCP belong, say Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar at Mahayuti press conference
Maharashtra Assembly Election Trends/Results at 4:15 pm
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Maharashtra result unbelievable, we're examining it: Congress' K C Venugopal
'Development, good governance wins,' PM Modi thanks voters after Maha Yuti's landslide victory
This is the victory of the ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Yogi Adityanath
UP CM reiterates 'batenge to katenge' slogan after Maha Yuti win in Maharashtra
PM Narendra Modi spoke to CM Eknath Shinde and congratulated him on the victory of Mahayuti in the state: CMO
Watch | Fadnavis, Bawankule prepare jalebi as BJP-led Maha Yuti set to form govt
'Sort of a tsunami,' Uddhav Thackeray's first reaction after poll defeat, says 'don't believe people will give such verdict'
Addressing the media on Saturday after facing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said that the mandate felt 'sort of like a tsunami.'
He also indirectly pointed out at alleged 'EVM tampering' like his party-mate Sanjay Raut and said, "I don't believe that people will give such a verdict, there may be some issues.
The fear is, it is one nation, one election, one party: Uddhav
Targeting the BJP, Uddhav Thackeray said, "In days to come they can win elections without discussion."
On the new CM of the state, he said that the new CM can be from BJP.
Maharashtra poll results unexpected. We will analyse in detail: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Poll outcome 'inexplicable', level-playing field disturbed in targeted manner: Congress
The Congress on Saturday described the Maharashtra poll outcome as "inexplicable" and claimed that the level-playing field was disturbed in a targeted manner as part of a conspiracy to defeat it.
The opposition party, however, hailed the result in Jharkhand, saying the people of the state had categorically rejected the "politics of polarisation" peddled by the BJP.
"The Maharashtra assembly poll result is surprising, inexplicable for us," Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, stressing that it was not a victory of development, as projected by the BJP. (PTI)
Maharashtra results unexpected: Kharge
Maharashtra poll results are unexpected, party is trying to get to bottom of these results and understand real reasons, said Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.
"We are true representatives of Chhatrapati Shivaji, Ambedkar's ideology and will continue this fight," he added.
‘Climate Change Minister’ asking for ballot papers is truly ironic: Milind Deora's jibe at Aaditya Thackeray
Been in politics since 1982, still cannot believe these results: Cong's Ramesh Chennithala
Watch | Nagpur: Devendra Fadnavis arrives at residence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari; receives warm welcome
Congress has no leadership or leaders: Ashok Chavan
Development, good governance, true social justice won in Maharashtra; lies, deceit badly lost: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi addressed party workers at BJP headquarters in New Delhi and said, "This time Maharashtra has broken all records. This is the biggest victory for any party or pre-poll alliance in Maharashtra in the last 50 years. This is the third consecutive time that Maharashtra has blessed the alliance led by BJP. For the third time, BJP has emerged as the largest party in Maharashtra...BJP has got more seats than Congress and its allies. Maharashtra is the sixth state in the country which has given mandate to BJP three times in a row."