Amid allegations surrounding the electronic voting machines (EVMs), Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde on Sunday stated that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) should accept the clear mandate given by the people of the state.

Responding to questions about the legitimacy of EVMs, Shinde said, "The opposition should welcome the clear majority given by the people of Maharashtra. We did so much work during the two-and-a-half years of Mahayuti government, and implemented so many schemes, the result of which is this [landslide victory for the alliance]..."