Maharashtra & Jharkhand Election Results 2024: Live Updates & Key Battles

Maharashtra & Jharkhand Election Results 2024: Live Updates & Key Battles

November 23, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor News

Maharashtra and Jharkhand Election Results 2024

The counting of votes for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections has begun. Results will reveal which alliance secures power in these two crucial states.

Maharashtra Election Overview

  • The Maharashtra assembly has 288 seats.
  • The key battle is between:
    • The Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar’s NCP)
    • The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance (Congress, Shiv Sena UBT, Sharad Pawar’s NCP)
  • BJP contests 149 seats, Shiv Sena 81, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP 59 in Mahayuti.
  • MVA includes Congress on 101 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) on 95, and NCP (SP) on 86.

Most exit polls predict a significant win for the Mahayuti alliance, aiming to retain power. Notable candidates include Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Jharkhand Election Overview

  • The Jharkhand assembly has 81 seats.
  • The ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc seeks to maintain power against the BJP-led NDA alliance.
  • JMM contests 41 seats, while its allies include Congress on 30 seats and RJD on 6 seats.
  • BJP contests 68 seats, with AJSU and others as allies.

Recent exit polls suggest a slight advantage for the NDA, though some forecasts indicate a hung assembly. Chief Minister Hemant Soren faces a critical test following earlier legal issues.

Bypolls and Other Updates

Vote counting for bypolls in 15 seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand is also taking place.

Where to Watch Results

Live coverage and updates are available on NDTV’s news channel and YouTube. The official website of the Election Commission will also provide results.

Stay tuned for live updates, as the future leadership of Maharashtra and Jharkhand unfolds.