Maharashtra Election Result 2024: The high-stakes battle for Maharashtra’s 288 Assembly seats concluded with a single-phase election on Wednesday, November 20, setting the stage for the much-anticipated results on Saturday, November 23. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will begin counting votes at 8 am, with results also set to be declared for by-elections in 41 constituencies across 14 states.
In Maharashtra, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is eyeing another term, while the opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) — a coalition of Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and Congress — aims to make a strong comeback.
What did the exit polls predict?
Exit polls suggest a clear edge for the ruling Mahayuti. Axis My India predicts the alliance will secure 178-200 seats, comfortably surpassing the 145-seat majority mark. Meanwhile, the MVA is expected to win 82-102 seats, consistent with earlier exit poll trends.
According to Matrize data, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is projected to win 150-170 seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance is expected to secure 110-130 seats. Similarly, Poll Diary forecasts the Mahayuti alliance gaining 122-186 seats, with the MVA likely to achieve 69-121 seats.
In the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly, the majority mark stands at 145. Chanakya Strategies also predicts a clear edge for the Mahayuti, estimating 152-160 seats for the ruling alliance. Meanwhile, the MVA is projected to win between 130 and 138 seats, indicating a strong but insufficient showing to claim power.
Where to watch results?
Live coverage of the Maharashtra Assembly election results will be available on Financial Express.com, while real-time updates on trends and results can also be accessed on the ECI’s official website.