The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is set for a sweeping victory in Maharashtra elections 2024, leading in 218 of 288 seats. The opposition MVA trails behind with only 50 constituencies, according to early Election Commission trends

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The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is poised to secure a dominant victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, leading in 218 of the 288 seats as per the latest trends shared by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Meanwhile, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is trailing far behind, with leads in only 50 constituencies.
TV channels projected a landslide win for the ruling alliance, with Mahayuti ahead in 222 constituencies and the MVA leading in 56. The counting of votes began at 8 am on Saturday, following polling on November 20, which witnessed a voter turnout of 66.05%, significantly higher than the 61.1% recorded in 2019.