Election Results LIVE: Mahayuti Crosses 204 in Landslide Win in Maharashtra, INDI Ahead in Jharkhand

"People have voted for 'Modi ki guarantee' in all the places. We are going to win the majority and form our government. I am confident that here in the state, we will win. People have shown faith on CM Bhajanlal's announcements in the budget and 'Modi ki guarantee'...", said BJP State President Madan Rathore. 

As Mahayuti gains comfortable lead in Maharashtra, BJP leader Pravin Darekar said, "Sanjay Raut needs to land his aircraft on the ground...Maharashtra will further progress when there is BJP govt both in the state and Centre. This is the reason the public has voted for us. I especially thank the Ladli Behenas in the state. The CM will be of BJP; I think Devendra Fadnavis will be the CM."

BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said, "BJP-NDA-Mahayuti is going to make a hat-trick. We are winning Maharashtra as well as Jharkhand. We are winning in Uttar Pradesh too (Assembly by-elections). This clearly shows how people are giving their blessings. It won't be wrong to say - Hum Toh Ek Hain Aur Safe Hain. But are those who brought coffers and spoke of vote jihad? We feel proud to see that we are receiving the blessings of people again and again..."

Sweets have been brought to the Mumbai BJP office as Mahayuti crosses the majority mark of 145 in Maharashtra
 

On counting for Jharkhand Election 2024 and Maharashtra Election 2024, BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, "When anyone loses, they start making excuses for their defeat...In Maharashtra, we have worked for the poor, upliftment of women and enhancing the heritage of farmers...Today, the government under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi is going to be formed in Maharashtra with a huge majority..."

JMM-led Mahagathbandhan has crossed the majority mark in the state as per official EC trends, currently leading on 51 of the 81 seats. Congress incharge for the state Ghulam Ahmad Mir, party's Observers for the state Tariq Anwar, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Krishna Allavuru and former state Congress chief Rajesh Thakur hold a meeting in Ranchi as counting continues.
 

CM Eknath Shinde is now leading by more than 14000 from Kopri Panchpakhadi

NCP's Sana Malik leading in Anushakti Nagar constituency over NCP-SCP's Fahad Ahmad by a margin of 3979 votes. Counting continues.

“Election Commission should explain why the data on election counting has not been uploaded to the website for so long. Is there a conspiracy of rigging by you in connivance with the BJP at the behest of the BJP in power? Will you understand only when the public comes out on the streets to protect their rights and public opinion? Sir, do not play with public opinion, it will have serious consequences because now the dishonest Election Commission is also the target of the public, the public also understands the dishonesty of the Election Commission”, SP said in a post on X. 
 

NDA takes a massive lead in both Maharashtra, and Jharkhand in early trends. Counting underway

As per early trends, Mahayuti stands at 25, MVA at 5

NDA - 6; INDI - 3

The counting of votes for the Maharashtra, Jharkhand Assembly Election Results has begun

As voting for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 has concluded, most exit polls have predicted a victory for the Mahayuti alliance against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

The upcoming results of the Jharkhand assembly polls feature several high-profile battles including Chief Minister Hemant Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) defending his Barhait seat, while BJP's Babulal Marandi contests from Dhanwar. JMM's Rabindra Nath Mahato aims to retain Nala. Other notable contenders include Bebi Devi (Dumri), Hafizul Ansari (Madhupur), Deepika Pandey Singh (Mahagama), Dr. Irfan Ansari (Jamtara), and Sita Soren (JMM) in Jamtara. Badal Patralekh is competing in Jarmundi, and Kalpana Soren in Gande, representing the JMM.

The state saw its highest voter turnout in three decades, which both the ruling party and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi claimed as a sign of their success. Exit polls indicated a close race, with the Mahayuti alliance currently holding a lead despite the tight competition. 

In Jharkhand, where the JMM-led alliance is contesting against the BJP-led NDA, voter turnout stood at 68.45%. Exit polls, however, suggest a shift in power, with the BJP coalition predicted to oust Hemant Soren's government.

With the vote counting set to begin soon, the spotlight is on the fierce battle between the BJP-led NDA and the INDI. While the NDA aims to hold on to Maharashtra and wrest power from JMM in Jharkhand, the INDI bloc hopes to oust the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra and secure Hemant Soren's victory in Jharkhand, setting the stage for a crucial political showdown.