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The assembly elections in Maharashtra resulted in a significant victory for the Mahayuti coalition. The BJP secured 24 seats, with Shiv Sena and NCP capturing 15 and 14 seats, respectively. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hailed the results as historic,

In the Maharashtra 2024 assembly elections, the Mahayuti alliance comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and Ajit Pawar's NCP emerged victorious. In opposition stood Maha Vikas Aghadi, which included Congress and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena.

The counting of votes is underway for the single-phase Maharashtra election held on Wednesday. However, the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition has successfully crossed the majority mark in the assembly and is set to form the government.

After a disappointing performance in Lok Sabha elections, the RSS played a significant role in the BJP-led Mahayuti's successful campaign.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde celebrated Mahayuti's performance with party workers at his official residence Varsha. Celebrations began in Jharkhand also where JMM and allies are set to win the assembly polls.

The BJP effectively capitalised on the growing religious polarisation in Maharashtra. It focused on the so-called ‘vote jihad’, ‘ Batenge to Katenge ’ and ‘ Ek Hain to Safe Hain ’ rhetoric. This strategy resonated with a section of the electorate. The saffron party painted the Opposition as appeasing Muslim vote banks.

BJP's victory in Maharashtra highlights a shift to local leadership and women's welfare; Jharkhand faces challenges.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party and its allies were set to return to power in the nation's richest state, television channels reported on Saturday, a boost for the Hindu-nationalist leader after a disappointing general election.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling alliance is leading in polls in Maharashtra by a wide margin, signaling policy continuity in a state which houses most of India’s billionaires and is home to some of the country’s biggest investments.