Maharashtra, Jharkhand Exit Polls 2024 LIVE: P-MARQ, Matrize Predict Victory For Mahayuti

MATRIZE Exit Poll Prediction For Maharashtra According to the Matrize exit poll predictions for Maharashtra, the Mahayuti may get 150-170 seats, MVA might bag 110-130 seats while 8-10 seats may be won by other candidates. P-MARQ Exit Poll Prediction For Maharashtra The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance may have an edge against Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), according to P-MARQ exit poll prediction.The Mahayuti may win P-MARQ 137-157 seats, MVA may get 126-146 while others might bag somewhere between 2-8 seats. The fight between Congress and BJP on 76 seats in the Maharashtra elections is expected to be a key factor in determining the final outcome. The BJP is confident of winning 50 of these seats. Should this prediction hold true on November 23, it could significantly impact the power dynamics within the Mahayuti alliance. The Congress party has chosen to abstain from joining the televised exit poll debate following the conclusion of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, as confirmed by party sources. The much-awaited exit poll results for the 2024 Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections are expected to be released after 6:30 pm today. In the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP secured 105 seats, the undivided Shiv Sena won 56 seats, and the undivided NCP claimed 54 seats, while Congress won 44 seats.The India Today-Axis exit poll forecasted 166-194 seats for the NDA (BJP and Shiv Sena) and 72-90 seats for the UPA (Congress-NCP).News18-IPSOS predicted a strong 243 seats for the NDA and 41 for the UPA. Republic-Jan Ki Baat estimated the NDA would win 216-230 seats, with the UPA getting 52-59 seats. Times Now projected 230 seats for the NDA and 48 for the UPA.ABP News-C Voter’s projection placed the NDA at 204 seats and the UPA at 69 seats. In the 2019 Jharkhand Assembly Elections, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), consisting of Congress and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), emerged victorious. The Hemant Soren-led JMM secured 30 seats, the BJP won 25, and Congress claimed 16 seats.The India Today-Axis My India exit poll favored the JMM-Congress-led UPA, predicting 43 seats for the alliance, with the BJP securing 27 seats.ABP-Voter, on the other hand, forecasted a hung assembly, with the UPA winning 35 seats and the BJP capturing 32 seats.Times Now predicted 44 seats for the UPA and 28 for the BJP. After numerous exit polls incorrectly predicted a Congress victory in the recent Haryana elections, several political parties questioned the integrity of the counting process. Addressing the concerns, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the need for media introspection regarding the expectations shaped by exit polls.“Exit polls often create significant distortions due to the expectations they set. This calls for self-reflection, particularly within the electronic media,” Kumar stated, urging self-regulatory bodies like the National Broadcasters Association (NBSA) to step up oversight of media organizations.Kumar clarified that while the Election Commission of India does not regulate exit polls under the law, a concerning trend has emerged over recent elections, with news channels beginning their coverage of results as early as 8 AM. As per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India, the exit polls for Maharashtra and Jharkhand will be released after 6:30 PM on Wednesday. In Maharashtra, the battle is intense between two major alliances: the Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti, currently in power, and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Since the 2019 assembly elections, the state has witnessed two major political splits—Ajit Pawar’s defection from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Eknath Shinde’s split from Shiv Sena. The elections saw a dramatic contest, with "Sena vs. Sena" and "Pawar vs. Pawar" as parties vie for both the popular mandate and political legacy.