Updated On: 25 November, 2024 06:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (SP) saw the highest number of defeats, with 22 candidates receiving over one lakh votes but failing to secure a seat. The Congress followed closely with 16 candidates in a similar predicament

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan (L), senior Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat (R). File Pic
The recent Maharashtra assembly elections have showcased a highly competitive political landscape, with 58 candidates losing their seats despite receiving over one lakh votes, with NCP (SP) suffering the most, reported news agency PTI.
Among the notable candidates who fell short of victory were former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, as well as senior Congress leaders Balasaheb Thorat and Dhiraj Deshmukh, stated news agency PTI.