The vote counting for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections began at 8 AM on Saturday, November 23. Maharashtra held a single-phase election across its 288 seats, while Jharkhand, with 81 seats,

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.

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

In the Assembly elections held in two states, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious in Maharashtra, while Hemant Soren's JMM retained power in Jharkhand.

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.

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.