Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Live Updates on Key Trends

Maharashtra State Assembly election 2024 result is seeing a nail-biting scenario as the counting process is initiated. Early trends reveal that the Mahayuti alliance led by the BJP has captured a lead in 157 seats and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi or MVA has captured a lead in 125 seats.

Current Situation
Mahayuti Alliance (BJP + Allies): Were expected to win 129-159 seats based on exit polls, indicating a probable majority.
MVA (Congress + NCP + Shiv Sena UBT): Predicted to remain short of a majority, trailing behind the Mahayuti.
Key Developments
Shinde’s Confidence: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has attributed the Mahayuti’s strong showing to their focus on state development, contrasting it with the MVA’s tenure.
Vote-Buying and Cash-for- Votes Allegations: BJP member Vinod Tawde termed some charges as mere “opposition-driven propaganda” regarding vote-buying and cash-for-votes scandals.
Voter Turnout: The total votes so far were recorded as 18.14% at 11 AM. The front runner in this was Gadchiroli with 30% and followed by the slowest Mumbai at 15.78%.
Official relief is yet to arrive regarding the count of the outcome. Live updates, news, and analysis are provided at or.