Bharat Express

Shiv Sena

BJP has secured a dominant position in Maharashtra’s latest election, surpassing the combined seat count of the entire Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.

Mahayuti alliance emerges victorious in Maharashtra, leading in 220 out of 288 seats, challenge by Shiv Sena faction to ECI decision has failed to gain traction.

The competition is especially significant after the rebellion led by Eknath Shinde’s faction, which managed to secure the Shiv Sena name and the bow-and-arrow symbol during a court battle.

Counting begins at 8 AM with postal ballots, followed by EVM votes at 8:30 am A total of 288 counting centres have been set up, with one additional centre for the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency.

According to the Bharat Express poll of polls, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is set to win 146 seats in Maharashtra's assembly elections. The MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) alliance is projected to secure 129 seats, while others are expected to claim 13 seats

Voter turnout varied across districts, with cities such as Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburbs recording lower participation rates of 39.34% and 40.89%.

Amit Shah's helicopter underwent an inspection by Election Commission officials on Friday during his campaign in Hingoli, Maharashtra.

MahaYuti coalition, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is set to meet with Amit Shah in hopes of finalizing a seat-sharing agreement.

The list, announced late Tuesday night, features Chief Minister Shinde contesting from Kapri-Pachpakhadi. Several of his ministerial colleagues have also been renominated, including Gulabrao Patil (Jalgaon Rural), Sanjay Rathod (Digras), Abdul Sattar (Sillod), and others.

Maharashtra government issued a gazette announcing nomination of seven leaders to the Maharashtra Legislative Council from the Governor’s quota.