Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Date, Time, and Live Updates - Read Now

The highly anticipated Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 are set to be announced on November 23, 2024. With a single-phase election held on November 20 across 288 constituencies, the state’s political future hangs in balance as votes are being counted.

Polling Overview

The elections saw approximately 65.11% voter turnout across 1,00,186 polling booths in Maharashtra. Over 4,100 candidates contested this year, marking an increase compared to the 2019 elections, which had 96,654 booths.

Major Alliances and Contestants

Two key alliances dominate this year’s elections:

• Mahayuti Alliance (BJP-led): Includes BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde), and NCP (Ajit Pawar). The BJP contested 149 seats, Shiv Sena fielded 81, and NCP had 59 candidates.
• Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA): Comprises Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (Sharad Pawar). Congress fielded 101 candidates, Shiv Sena (UBT) had 95, and NCP (SP) contested 86 constituencies.

Smaller parties like BSP, AIMIM, and over 2,000 independents also participated. BSP contested 237 seats, while AIMIM fielded 17 candidates. Additionally, more than 150 constituencies witnessed rebel candidates from both Mahayuti and MVA alliances.

Exit Poll Predictions

Exit polls suggest a tight race between the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the opposition MVA.

• Chanakya Strategies: Predicts Mahayuti will win 152-160 seats, MVA 130-138.
• Times Now-JVC: Projects Mahayuti at 150-167 seats, MVA at 107-125.
• Electoral Edge: Foresees a narrow MVA win with 150 seats, Mahayuti at 118.

A majority requires at least 145 seats in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly.

When and Where to Check Results

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will declare the official results throughout November 23, 2024. Updates will be available on the ECI website at results.eci.gov.in and major news platforms like Financial Express.

Key Factors Influencing the Results

1. BJP Mahayuti’s Advantage:
   The ruling alliance, backed by strong campaigning and a large candidate pool, is projected to secure a narrow majority.

2. MVA’s Challenge:
   The opposition alliance is expected to perform strongly in urban and semi-urban constituencies, leveraging its established voter base.

3. Independent Candidates and Rebels:
   With over 2,000 independents and 150 rebels in the fray, these candidates could influence outcomes in closely contested constituencies.

What’s at Stake

The results will determine which alliance governs Maharashtra for the next five years. Both alliances have presented distinct visions for development, infrastructure, and public welfare, making this election a crucial one for the state.

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