The architect of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Sharad Pawar, has accepted the Vidhan Sabha verdict but says there seems to be a strategy behind the Mahayuti’s win. He said the results were unexpected because the people were seen supporting the Opposition. In defeat, he has vowed to rise again and build a new leadership.

“I will not stay home. I will work with new vigour to build the party's programme,” he said while talking to the media in Karad. “The details are not available yet. We will study them and come back to you.”