Maharashtra and Jharkhand Elections 2024: Mahayuti Leads in Maharashtra, JMM Holds Strong in Jharkhand

The results for the 2024 Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections are coming in, showing significant developments in both states. The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra is demonstrating its strength, crossing the magic number of 145 seats needed to form the government. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, the JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha)-led alliance is holding a strong lead and has already surpassed the magic figure of 41 seats, ensuring their dominant position in the state.

Maharashtra Election Results: Mahayuti Alliance Dominates

In Maharashtra, the Mahayuti alliance, which includes the Shiv Sena, BJP, and other regional parties, is firmly in the lead. As of the latest counting, Mahayuti is leading in 217 seats of the 288-member Legislative Assembly, comfortably surpassing the required majority of 145 seats. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, which includes the Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena (UBT), is struggling and is currently leading in only 55 seats.

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly consists of 288 seats, meaning the magic number for forming the government is 145. While the MVA coalition had hoped for a closer contest, the Mahayuti alliance’s performance is proving much stronger than anticipated by exit polls.

In specific constituencies:

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena is leading in Kopri.

BJP's Devendra Fadnavis, who is the Deputy CM of Maharashtra, is leading in Nagpur South West.

NCP's Ajit Pawar, a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics, is leading in Baramati.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray is leading in Worli.

Baba Siddiqui's son, Jishan Siddiqui from NCP, is leading in Wandre East.

The opposition MVA's prospects seem to be fading, with their support largely concentrated in a few regions, far from matching the Mahayuti alliance’s broad appeal.

Jharkhand Election Results: JMM Leads with Clear Majority

In Jharkhand, the JMM-led alliance is outperforming expectations. The alliance has secured 52 seats in the 81-member Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, well above the magic number of 41 required to form a government. This is a major boost for Hemant Soren, the current Chief Minister, who has successfully managed to consolidate support for his party despite stiff competition from the BJP-led opposition.

The BJP-led alliance is currently leading in 27 seats, while other smaller parties hold 3 seats. Despite early exit polls indicating a tight race, the JMM alliance has managed to maintain a strong presence, ensuring its ability to form the next government in the state.

Notable figures in the Jharkhand elections include:

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren is leading in Barhait.

His wife, Kalpana Soren, is trailing in Gande.

In terms of the national picture, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi is leading in the ongoing by-election for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, where BJP candidate Navya Haridas is her primary challenger.

Key Takeaways

In Maharashtra, the Mahayuti alliance is on track to form the next government, having secured a majority with 217 seats, well beyond the 145-seat mark.

In Jharkhand, the JMM-led alliance has crossed the critical 41-seat threshold, ensuring a strong lead over the BJP alliance.

Prominent leaders like Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar are securing key constituencies in Maharashtra, while Hemant Soren is poised for another term in Jharkhand.

The elections have witnessed a few surprising outcomes, with both the Mahayuti and JMM alliances proving stronger than expected.

Stay tuned for live updates on the election results as they continue to come in.