The BJP-led three-party alliance swept all the five regions, with the saffron party gaining 27 seats. On the other hand, the Maha Vikas Aghadi folded up with just 46 seats, as the Congress lost 29 seats to register its worst performance since 1962.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party and its allies were set to return to power in the nation's richest state, television channels reported on Saturday, a boost for the Hindu-nationalist leader after a disappointing general election.

Maharashtra recently witnessed a resounding victory for the Mahayuti (NDA alliance), but the spotlight has now shifted to the crucial question of who will be the next Chief Minister. Speculations are rife about whether Eknath Shinde will retain the CM position or if Devendra Fadnavis will reclaim the prestigious post.

BJP took lessons from LS losses, some of which were attributable to Muslim consolidation. Example: Dhule's Lok Sabha seat, which BJP lost by 4,000 votes. Its candidate led in all assembly segments except in Muslim-dominated Malegaon where it trailed by 1,

Whose government will be formed this time in Maharashtra and Jharkhand? Today this question will be answered. Counting of votes will begin at 8 am today. In Maharashtra, there is a contest between the BJP-led Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) trying to return to power,

Shiv Sena ruling alliance - Mahayuti - hit the majority mark of 145 after a flying start and is leading on over 220 seats in early trends. The MVA, meanwhile, is struggling to narrow down the gap and leading on around 55 seats.

In the Maharashtra 2024 assembly elections, the Mahayuti alliance comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and Ajit Pawar's NCP emerged victorious. In opposition stood Maha Vikas Aghadi, which included Congress and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena.