Election Results Live: Maha-Win for Mahayuti, PM Modi Addresses Party Workers, Hits Out At Cong; JMM-Cong Win Jharkhand
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Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 LIVE Updates:
The ruling Mahayuti alliance is headed for a consecutive third term in Maharashtra with 234 seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi stands at 48 seats.
PM Narendra Modi has lauded the victory in Maharashtra. CM Eknath Shinde has thanked the people of the state. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has called it the "victory of the team" and Dy CM Ajit Pawar said, "I have not seen such a victory in my memory."
The INDIA bloc in Jharkhand is leading with 56 seats whereas the BJP stands at 24. JMM's Hemant Soren and Kalpana Soren have won from their respective constituencies and thanked the people for choosing the government, reported news agency ANI.
Key updates as of 9:00 PM:
As of now, 274 seats have been declared in Maharashtra. BJP has won 125 seats, and Shiv Sena (SHS) has won 55 seats and NCP has won 40 seats.
The Congress (INC) has won 13 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) has won 20 constituencies, while, the Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar (NCPSP) has won 10 seats so far.
Overall, BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has led in 234 seats.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has thanked the people and said that the 'CM' for him, stands for "Common Man." Dy CM Fadnavis has expressed that there is no dispute over CM seat.
Fadnavis also said, "People accepted Eknath Shinde as real Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar as real NCP"
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde wins from Kopri-Pachpakhadi.
Dy CM Fadnavis has won from the Nagpur South-West constituency.
Dy CM Ajit Pawar has won the Baramati seat.
Aditya Thackeray wins from the Worli constituency against Shiv Sena's Milind Deora.
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole trails in Sakoli.
In Jharkhand, the JMM-Congress alliance has won with 56 seats while the BJP-led NDA trails close behind at 24. JMM has won 34 seats, Congress stands with 16. The BJP has also won 21 seats.
All 81 seats have been declared in Jharkhand.
Hemant Soren wins from Barhait constituency.
Kalpana Soren has won from Gandey.
BJP's Champai Soren wins from Seraikella.
Babu Lal Marandi wins from Dhanwar.
All 81 Seats Have Been Declared in Jharkhand
The final tally for votes in Jharkhand are the following:
INDIA: 56
NDA: 24
OTH: 01
Here is the breakdown of the Jharkhand assembly results.
(Source: EC)
PM Modi Addresses Party Workers at BJP HQ
PM Modi addressed the party and said, "Development, good governance and social justice have won in Maharashtra. Lies and deceit have suffered a crushing defeat."
He said, "Third straight win for NDA, no party has such margin in 50 years"
Like Nadda, the prime miniter termed Congress 'parasitic' and claimed that the party was taking down its allies.
About "Ek hain toh safe hain": After Haryana, the biggest message of this election is unity, the 'Ek hain toh safe hain' has become the 'maha-mantra' of the country.
JP Nadda Addresses Party Workers at BJP HQ
Speaking to party workers at the headquarters, Nadda said, "People have endorsed PM Modi's leadership and agenda of development in latest round of elections."
He hit out at the Congress and called it a "parasite to its allies", and that it drowned the MVA in Maharashtra.
Nadda said, "We got the people's mandate in 2019 too. But Uddhav Thackeray disrespected that while pursuing his greed."
Hemant Soren Thanks People of Jharkhand
Soren hailed the victory of his party in alliance with the Congress in the state. Taking to X, he noted, "Today, on this historic occasion, many congratulations, best wishes and johar to all the citizens of the state."
Mallikarjun Kharge on Congress Performance in Maharashtra
Taking to his X page, Kharge wrote, "The results of Maharashtra are unexpected. The party is trying to get to the bottom of these results and understand the real reasons. We thank our leaders, workers and supporters. We are true representatives of the ideology of Chhatrapati Shivaji, Shahuji, Phule and Babasaheb Ambedkar, the fight is long and we will continue to raise the issues of the people." (sic.)
PM Modi to Address Party Workers At BJP Headquarters
Celebrations are abuzz at the party headquarters in Delhi.
"Best wishes to Chief Minister Hemant Soren ji," Rahul Gandhi
Taking to his official X page, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has extended his gratitude to the people of Jharkhand for voting the JMM-Congress alliance to the government. Gandhi also congratulated Hemant Soren.
He also spoke to the Maharashtra results and wrote, "The results of Maharashtra are unexpected and we will analyse them in detail."
Uddhav Thackeray Congratulates Mahayuti on Win
Speaking to the media, the party chief extended his wishes to the Mahayuti alliance. He also added that the "Baatenge-Kaatenge" theme did not work and did not understand the landslide victory of the alliance.
Thackeray also said that the alliance must be responsible and fullfill its poll promises.
Hemant Soren Has Won from Barhait
According to the EC website, Hemant Soren has won from the Barhait constituency.
Results via the EC website.
(Source: EC)
NCP (SP)’s Anushakti Nagar Candidate Fahad Ahmad Alleges Manipulation
Ahmad has alleged EVM manipulation in the counting of votes in Anushakti Nagar. Ahmad said, "I was leading till the 17th round. There were a total opf 19 rounds. EVM machines that were 99% charged were opened and BJP supported NCP Ajit Pawar candidate took a lead. We demand a recount of rounds 16, 17, 18 and 19." (sic.)
Aaditya Thackeray Reiterates "EVM Tampering"
After Worli win, Aaditya Thackeray said, "Don't know if people voted, or EVMs voted."
PM Modi Congratulates JMM-Led Alliance in Jharkhand
Writing on X, PM Modi thanked the people of Jharkhand and congratulated Hemant Soren's JMM and the alliance.
PM Modi's Expresses Gratitude After Maha-Win!
Taking to his X account, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt gratitude to my sisters and brothers of Maharashtra, especially the youth and women of the state, for a historic mandate to the NDA. This affection and warmth is unparalleled."
"Respect the Mandate," Former CM Champai Soren
As the JMM-Congress is set to form the government in Jharkhand, BJP candidate from Saraikela constituency and former CM, Champai Soren said, "We respect the mandate that has come," reported ANI.
INDIA celebrates in Jharkhand
JMM and Congress workers celebrate INDIA's decisive lead amid the counting of votes at the JMM office.
(Source: PTI)
Mahayuti Leaders Thank PM Modi
CM Shinde and Dy CM Fadnavis have extended their gratitude to PM Narendra Modi. Shinde said, "I'm thankful to PM Modi for his incredible support."
Fadnavis said, "Maharashtra has shown its full support for Modi ji and we will do everything to reciprocate their faith in us," reported India Today.
"Ladki Bahin Became Our Game Changer," Dy Ajit Pawar
Pawar lauded their government's Ladki Bahin Yojana and said, "It defeated each of their adversaries."
He added that this victory has increased their responsibility.
On EVMs, he said, "Those who are blaming EVM must remember that we lost Lok Sabha on EVMs only and now we have lost Jharkhand on EVM only."
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde with Dy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar celebrate.
(Source: PTI)
Mahayuti Celebrates Victory in Maharashtra
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde with Dy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar celebrate.
BJP workers celebrate their party's win in assembly elections, in Nagpur.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde flashes victory signs along with supporters as early trends show victory for Mahayuti in Assembly polls.
BJP workers celebrate their party's win in Maharashtra assembly elections.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Comments on Victory
Addressing the first presser after Mahayuti's victory, CM Shinde said, "This is a record-breaking victory of Mahayuti. We are thankful to the whole of Maharashtra.We removed all the stays which MVA made during their governance," reported ANI.
Shinde, along with Dy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar addressed the media.
"No dispute over CM Seat," Fadnavis
Fadnavis commented that there was no fight between the three parties over the CM seat in Maharashtra. Talking to ANI, he said, "There will be no dispute on the CM's face. It was decided from day one that after the elections, the leaders of the three parties will sit together and decide on this. The decision will be acceptable to everyone, there is no dispute on this."
CPI (ML)(L) candidate Chandradeo Mahato has won from the Sindri constituency of Jharkhand
According to the ECI, the Sindri seat has been declared and the CPI (ML)(L) candidate Chandradeo Mahato has won with 105136 votes.
“This Is a Victory of Unity”, Says Fadnavis Mahayuti’s Maharashtra Sweep
As the Mahayuti alliance prepares for a sweeping victory in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "The people of Maharashtra have given us an unprecedented victory."
"In line with the slogan he gave 'Ek hain toh safe hain', people from all sections and communities voted for us unitedly... This is the victory of Mahayuti, CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and Ramdas Athawale, this is the victory of unity..." He was quoted as saying by ANI.
Maharashtra Election Results: Rajnath Singh Congratulates PM Modi, BJP Leaders
Defence Minsiter Rajnath Singh took to social media to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP leaders in Maharashtra as the Mahayuti alliance seals its victory in the state.
"By giving an unprecedented mandate, the people of Maharashtra have shown that they have faith in BJP's commitment towards good governance and development," he wrote.
"Maharashtra Has Chosen Pink": Ajit Pawar as Mahayuti Secures Victory in Maharashtra
Commenting on the Mahayuti alliance's path to victory in Maharashtra, National Congress Party (NCP) leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said, "Maharashtra has chosen pink."
Pawar is leading in Baramati by a margin of 67,272 votes as per Election Commission data.
Maharashtra Election Results: “Ek Hai Toh Saath Hai”, says Devendra Fadnavis
As Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis leads in Nagpur South-West by 24,230 votes, the BJP leader took to X (formerly Twitter) to reaffirm the party's slogan, "Ek hai toh saath hai" (If we are united, we are safe).
Party Workers Celebrate as JMM-Alliance Leads in Jharkhand
JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) workers in Ranchi celebrate as the JMM-led alliance leads in 51 seats in Jharkhand, sealing the JMM-INDIA alliance's victory.
NCP Wins 2 Seats in Maharashtra
NCP (Ajit Pawar) Aditi Sunil Tatkare wins Shrivardhan's seat by a margin of 82,798 votes, while Bankar Diliprao Shankarrao wins in Niphad by 29,239 votes as per Election Commission data.
Jharkhand Election Results: Kalpana Soren Trails in Gandey
After leading all morning, JMM leader and wife of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Kalpana Soren is now trialing in the Gandey constituency by 5362 votes, while Muniya Devi of BJP takes the lead.
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP Wins 2nd Seat
BJP's Parag Shah has won the Ghatkopar East constituency by a margin of 34,999 votes, according to Election Commission data.
"Key BJP Leaders Will Decide Who the Next CM Will Be": Vinod Tawde
As the Mahayuti alliance gears up to form the government in Maharashtra, the key question remains: who will be the next Chief Minister?
Speaking to the press, BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde addressed this, stating, "The decision on the CM will be made collectively by Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, and the BJP's central leadership. For now, Mahayuti is celebrating its victory and expressing gratitude to the people of the state."
"NDA is leading on all 4 seats in Bihar, in Uttar Pradesh NDA is leading on 6 seats and on 4 seats in Rajasthan. This shows that people have reposed their trust in PM Modi," he was quoted as saying by ANI.
Maharashtra Election Results: ‘Of Course He Will Become CM’, Says Fadnavis’ Mother
As the Mahayuti alliance prepares to form the government in Maharashtra, the next big question that arises is, who is going to become the next Chief Minister.
Deputy CM, BJP leader, and leading contender for the CM's post, Devendra Fadnavis' mother, Sarita Fadnavis, was quoted by ANI as saying, "Of course, he will become the CM. It's a moment of great pride as my son has risen as a prominent leader in the state. He has been working tirelessly, day and night..."
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP's Secures 1st Seat
BJP leader Kalidas Nilkanth Kolambkar has won the Wadala constituency in Maharashtra by a margin of 24,973 votes, according to Election Commission data.
'Had Predicted Thumping Victory': Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
As the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance moves towards a decisive victory in the state assembly elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde says, "This is a landslide victory. I had predicted that Mahayuti would get a thumping victory."
"I thank all sections of the society. I also thank all the workers of the Mahayuti parties. This is a sign that the people have taken notice and given importance to the work we have done in the past two and half years," he was quoted as saying by ANI.
Jharkhand Election Results: Key Leads and Trails at a Glance
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led INDIA alliance is leading in 28 seats, while the BJP-led alliance is is trailing close behind with a lead in 27 seats as per the Election Commission's latest data.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), on the other hand, has emerged as a surprise contender, with its candidates leading in five of the six seats it is contesting in.
Maharashtra Election Results: Aditya Thackeray Trails, Milind Deora Leads in Worli
It's Sena vs Sena in Worli as Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray trails while Milind Deora, the former Congress MP who joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, takes the lead in the constituency.
BJP Leader Chandrakant Patil Celebrates his Lead
BJP leader Chandrakant Patil celebrates as he took the lead in the Kothrud assembly constituency while the vote count continues in the Maharashtra elections.
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP's Sreejaya Chavan leads in Bhokar
BJP leader and ex-Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan's daughter Sreejaya Chavan is leading in the Bhokar constituency as per the latest trends.
She is up against Congress's Kadam Tirupath and BSP's Kamlesh Choudante.
“This Cannot Be the Decision of the People of Maharashtra,” Says Sanjay Raut
"We know what the people of Maharashtra want...this cannot be the decision of the people of Maharashtra," Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut was quoted as saying by ANI as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance takes leads in over 200 seats as per the latest trends
Jharkhand Election Results: INDIA Alliance Leads in Over 50 Seats
The INDIA alliance led by Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is leading in 51 seats, crossing the halfway mark as per early trends. The BJP-led NDA alliance is trailing behind with a lead in 28 seats.
Maharashtra Election Results: Fahad Ahmad Leads in Anushakti Nagar
As per the latest trends, NCP (SCP) leader Fahad Ahmad is leading in Maharashtra's Anushakti Nagar constituency by a slim margin against Sana Malik of NCP (SCP).
Speaking to The Quint earlier this week, the activist-turned-politician had said, "In the past 15 years, no step was taken for the betterment of education here (Anushakti Nagar). As a result, the influx of drugs increased. There are three big companies here - BARC, HPCL, and BPCL but nothing was done to get people employment there. I am contesting the election on these issues. If I am elected, I will begin work on these issues from 24 November itself."
By-Elections 2024: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Leads in Wayanad
As per the latest trends, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is leading in Kerala's Wayanad constituency in the Parlimentary Bypolls. She is facing off against CPI veteran Sathyan Mokeri and BJP's Navya Haridas.
Maharashtra Election Results: Mahayuti Crosses the Majority Mark
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance soars ahead in the Maharashtra assembly polls, as the latest results indicate they are leading in 166 seats, surpassing the majority mark.
Maharashtra Election Results: Eknath Shinde Leads
Eknath Shinde, the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra, is leading in the Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency, according to the latest trends. If he wins, it will mark his fourth consecutive victory in this assembly.
Jharkhand Election Results: Hemant Soren, Kalpana Soren in Lead
Jharkhand's current Chief Minister and JMM Chief Hemant Soren is leading Barhait according to latest trends. His wife and fellow JMM leader Kalpana Soren is also leading in Gandey.
Jharkhand Election Results: INDIA Bloc Inches Towards Halfway Mark
According to the latest trends, INDIA Bloc led by Hemant Soren's JMM is leading in 40 seats while the BJP-led NDA trails close behind with a lead in 36 seats.
Jharkhand Election Results: Neck and Neck Fight Between NDA and INDIA Bloc
As per the latest trends, both the BJP-led NDA alliance and the INDIA alliance led by JMM are leading in 31 seats each in Jharkhand.
Maharashtra Election Results: Mahayuti and MVA in a Tight Race
As the vote counting progresses for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, early results indicate that the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is leading in 81 seats, while the MVA is following behind with a lead in 60 seats.
Maharashtra Congress Chief Nana Patole Trails in Sakoli
Nana Patole, President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, is trailing in Sakoli, as per latest trends.
Maharashtra Election Results: Ajit Pawar Takes Leads in Baramati
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar is leading in the Baramati constituency where he is facing off against his nephew, Yugendra Pawarwho is contesting on behalf of the NCP(SP) party.
Jharkhand Election Results: NDA Leads in 20 Seats
The BJP-led NDA alliance is leading in 20 seats in Jharkhand, while the opposition, INDIA alliance, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren's JMM, is ahead in six seats.
It must be noted that postal ballots are being counted first.
Maharashtra Election Results: Devendra Fadnavis Leads in Nagpur
According to early trends, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is leading in his constituency of Nagpur South-West.
Jharkhand Assembly Election Results: NDA Leads in Early Trends
As counting of ballots begins for the Jharkhand Assembly elections early trends show both the BJP-led NDA is leading in 6 seats and the JMM-led alliance is leading in 3 seats.
Maharashtra Assembly Election Results: Mahayuti in Lead
As the vote counting progresses for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, early results indicate that the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is leading in 25 seats, while the MVA has a lead in 5.
Maharashtra and Jharkhand Election Results: Vote Counting Begins
Vote counting has begun for the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.
Results for Lok Sabha bypoll elections in 14 states — Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal — are also set to be announced today.
‘Very Confident’: Ashok Gehlot Says Ahead of Maharashtra, Jharkhand Polls
Speaking to the press before vote counting for the Mahrashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections commences, Congress leader Ashok Gehlot says, "the atmosphere is in favour of INDIA bloc".
Maharashtra's voter turnout in the Assembly polls reached 66.05%, the highest recorded since 1995.
Counting to Begin at 8 AM
Votes will be counted shortly for the assembly elections in Maharashtra, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti is aiming for a second consecutive term; as well as in Jharkhand, where both the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance and the BJP-led NDA are hopeful of victory.
'Patriarchy Doesn't Care for Women, Forget Us', Says Sole Trans Candidate in Maharashtra
Shameebha Patil, Maharashtra's first transgender candidate to be fielded in an Assembly election by a mainstream political party — the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi — is challenging her two male opponents from Raver head-on over their failure to address the concerns of local voters.
Not just the transgender community but the entire queer community lacks political representation and support, despite Section 377 being decriminalised in India six years ago, says Patil.
Despite both the Mahayuti and MVA alliances advocating for greater inclusion of the transgender community, neither has nominated a transgender candidate this election.
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Jharkhand Election Results 2024: What is the Seat Sharing Arrangement Between NDA, INDIA bloc?
In the INDIA bloc, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is contesting 43 seats, Congress is fielding candidates in 30 seats, RJD has 6 seats, and CPI(ML) is running in 4 seats. On the other side, the BJP is contesting 68 seats, AJSU is fielding candidates in 10, JD(U) in 2 seats, and LJP in 1 seat.
Unemployment the Biggest Issue This Election
Unemployment has emerged as a critical issue in this state election. Read The Quint's in-depth report analysing the election promises of the Mahayuti and MVA alliances on how they plan to address joblessness in Maharashtra here.
Maharashtra Exit Polls: Mahayuti vs MVA
Most exit polls predict a close contest, with the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance having a slight edge.
According to the Matrize Exit Poll, the Mahayuti could win 150-170 seats, ahead of the MVA at 110-130 seats. The Lokshahi Marathi poll also forecasts a tight race, with the Mahayuti securing 128-142 seats, the MVA at 125-140 seats, and other parties holding 18-23 seats.
However, it seems like poll agencies are being particularly cautious this time, after the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha and most recently the Haryana Assembly elections were considerably inaccurate.
Both Cvoter, and Axis My India released their predictions for Maharashtra only a couple of days later on 22 November.
The India Today-CVoter survey forecasts the Mahayuti alliance winning 112 seats, and the MVA gaining 104 seats. In contrast, Axis My India predicts the Mahayuti will secure between 178-and 200 seats, while the MVA could be limited to 82-102 seats.
To win a majority in the Assembly, a party or an alliance must secure at least 145 seats.
Click here to read what the exit polls have predicted for Maharashtra.
Over the past six weeks, 'vote jihad' was the highest selling hate-product in the election rallies of Maharashtra. Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra's deputy CM and home minister, has repeatedly cited 'vote jihad' as a key reason for the BJP's poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections, winning just nine out of 23 seats, and has urged voters to prevent a repeat in the Assembly elections.
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Jharkhand Exit Polls: Will BJP's 'Bangladeshi Infiltrators' Narrative Work?
In Jharkhand, exit polls are divided, with some predicting a victory for the BJP-led NDA and others favouring the JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha)-led alliance.
The Today’s Chanakya exit poll predicts the NDA will secure 45-50 seats, while the JMM-led alliance is projected to win 35-38 seats. Matrize forecasts the NDA will win 42-47 seats, the JMM alliance 25-30 seats, and others 1-4 seats. On the other hand, the My Axis exit poll predicts a comfortable majority for the JMM-led alliance with 53 seats, while the NDA is projected to secure just 25 seats.
Jharkhand has 28 reserved seats for ST candidates and 9 for SC candidates. The BJP’s campaign in Santhal Pargana has focused on tribal and identity politics, with a sharp emphasis on allegations of 'Bangladeshi infiltrators.'
Click here to read what the exit polls have predicted for Jharkhand.
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Published: 23 Nov 2024,07:29 AM IST