Published 20:30 IST, October 21st 2019
Maharashtra Exit Poll: NDA likely to overwhelm UPA across regions
After the conclusion of polling in Maharashtra assembly polls on Monday the Republic-Jan Ki Baat exit poll projects that the BJP-Shiv Sena will win in the state
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After successful conclusion of polling in Maharashtra assembly elections on Monday, October 21, Republic-Jan Ki Baat exit poll projects that BJP-Shiv Sena alliance will effortlessly form government in state. Overtaking its own share of seats from last term, Shiv Sena is projected to win 85 seats in this term, while BJP is poised to almost reach half-way mark on its own. Looking at region-wise projection for Maharashtra state assembly elections, BJP is likely to win big from all regions expect Aurangab and Konkan where its ally Shiv Sena is likely to win more seats. Let’s have a detailed look at each region to kw more about seats likely to be won by all parties.
Konkan Region (75 seats)
exit poll projection in region harbouring state capital of Maharashtra, Konkan region, shows that Shiv Sena is likely to win a massive 37 seats, while BJP’s share in Konkan region is likely to soar with 30 seats, which makes a total of 67 seats for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. Shar Pawar’s NCP, on or hand, is projected to win four seats and Congress with or parties is projected to win two seats each.
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Nashik region (47 seats)
With 47 seats up for grabs, BJP is projected to win 21 seats, whereas its ally Shiv Sena is likely to win 13 seats in region. This gives alliance a total of 34 seats in Nashik region. Congress and NCP, on or hand, are likely to win five and six seats each and or parties will fight it out for two remaining seats in region.
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Amravati region (30 seats)
Fighting for a total of 30 seats in Amravati region of Maharashtra, BJP is likely to win a good mandate of 18 seats from region. ally of BJP, Shiv Sena, is likely to win five seats in region. NCP is projected to win three seats in Amravati region, whereas Congress and or parties may win 2 seats each.
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Nagpur region (32 seats)
According to ‘Jan Ki Baat’ exit polls, seats projected for BJP in bastion of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Nagpur is 29. Out of total 32 seats in region, remaining three seats are likely to be won by Congress party. Shiv Sena and NCP, on or hand, do t seem to be winning any seats from this region.
Pune region (58 seats)
A total of 58 seats in Pune region are likely to see BJP winning annexing nearly 25 seats, whereas, its ally Shiv Sena is likely to win 14 seats. NCP in Pune is likely to be at par with Sena as it is projected to win 12 seats, whereas, Congress is also projected to win five seats in region. Or parties in Pune region are projected to win two seats.
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Aurangab region (46 seats)
Aurangab is projected to see Shiv Sena winning 16 seats which are more than its senior ally BJP, which is likely to win 15 seats in region. Congress is projected to win six seats. Also, NCP in Aurangab region is likely to make a mark in seven seats.
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Total party-wise distribution
Looking at total party-wise distribution in state of Maharashtra, ‘Jan Ki Baat’ predicts a total of 135-142 for BJP, whereas, its ally Shiv Sena will win an aver of 85 seats which is higher than last term in 2014 where y h 75 seats in assembly. Congress and NCP, on or hand, are likely to win 23 and 32 seats respectively and it seems b for MNS as y are t projected to win even one seat. Or parties in state seem to be winning an aver of 10 seats whereas AIMIM has chance of winning one seat.
19:51 IST, October 21st 2019