Maharashtra recorded a voter turnout of 45.53 per cent till 3 pm on Wednesday in the elections to the 288-member state le

Most exit polls for the Maharashtra elections have predicted a clear majority for the BJP-led Mahayuti, setting the stage for the return of the NDA government.

After more than the first hour of counting votes, it is becoming clear that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led MahaYuti alliance will be storming back to power. At 9.45 am, Mahayuti is leading at 188 assembly seats,

The Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and Congress, hopes to retain power in Maharashtra. The Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi, also comprising Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (S

According to the Election Commission of India data, the BJP is leading in 39 seats, while the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is ahead in 22. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP, also a partner in the Mahayuti, is leading in 19 seats.

The voting for the Maharashtra polls was held on November 20 and the results will be declared today, November 23.

Counting of votes for the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 began at 8 am, with the postal ballots being opened first. The BJP-NCP-Sena ruling alliance - Mahayuti - is off to a flying start in very early trends and leads on over 30 seats.

The ruling Mahayuti alliance has opened a very early lead as counting began Saturday morning for the Maharashtra Assembly election.

According to market experts, this is a result that's factored in by the market and will lead to a sentimental positive. However, a clean sweep by the opposition could lead to a knee-jerk market movement on Monday.