As the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance nears a decisive victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, sources indicate that the party is planning a Legislative Party meeting on 25 November, followed by an oath-taking ceremony on 26 November.
A larger meeting of the Yuti alliance is also expected to be held around the same time.
According to the Election Commission’s data released around 11 AM on Saturday, the Mahayuti alliance has crossed the critical majority mark, securing a commanding lead in 220 seats.
The BJP’s Mumbai office is already buzzing with celebrations as the alliance edges closer to a potential landslide victory.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde expressed his satisfaction with the results, stating, “As we had expected, we have got very good numbers. I thank all the voters who stood behind Mahayuti and gave this landslide victory.”
Shiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske voiced strong support for Eknath Shinde.
He asserted, “Maharashtra of government has expressed its faith in Mahayuti.The public is seeing what is happening to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena today. The people have stated that Eknath Shinde is the one who is capable of leading Balasaheb Thackeray’s Shiv Sena…By way of their votes, the public has slapped a slipper on the face of Sanjay Raut. I am a Shiv Sena worker and I think that Eknath Shinde should be the chief minister.”
As per the initial results, the BJP is leading with 128 seats, followed by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena with 55 seats.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), headed by Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, is leading in 35 seats, while the Rashtriya Yuva Swabhiman Party (RYSWP) is ahead in 2 seats.
Meanwhile, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance is trailing behind, with 51 seats.
The Indian National Congress (INC), part of the MVA, is leading in 20 seats, while Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena faction has 16 seats.
The Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) is leading in 13 seats, and the Samajwadi Party (SP) is ahead in 2 seats.
In addition to the major alliances, several smaller parties are also showing a presence.
The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Jan Surajya Shakti (JSS), and Peasants and Workers Party of India (PWPI) are each leading in 2 seats.
Other minor parties, such as the Swatantra Bharat Paksha (STBP), Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra (DISECL), CPI(M), Bahujan Vikas Aaghadi (BVA), and Rajarshi Shahu Vikas Aghadi (RSVA), are each leading in 1 seat.
Additionally, 5 independent candidates are leading in their respective constituencies.
With the BJP and its allies celebrating their success, all eyes are now on the selection of the new Chief Minister.
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