The BJP-NCP-Shiv Sena ruling alliance - Mahayuti - hit the majority mark of 145 after a flying start and is leading on over 200 seats in early trends. The MVA, meanwhile, is struggling to narrow down the gap and leading on 60 seats.

Exit polls reflected a divided outlook for Maharashtra, with most predicting an edge for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance but others hinting at a close contest with the MVA.

The elections have sparked a fierce battle between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition MVA. With a record voter turnout, results will unveil which alliance successfully resonates with elec

Much like its performance across major regions in Maharashtra, the Mahayuti did well in the Mumbai and suburban regions as well, leading in 26 seats. The MVA could only manage the lead in 11 seats.

While the counting of votes for the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 will begin at 8 am, the final official results is expected to be declared by the Election Commission of India (ECI) only by evening,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday joined celebrations at BJP headquarters following party-led Mahayuti's landslide victory in Maharashtra assembly elections and said people of the state have defeated "negative and parivarvad politics.