Maharashtra Exit Poll Results 2024: The Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections were conducted in the first five phases across 48 constituencies in the seven-phased polls in the country that concluded on June 1. With the new political equations forming in the state in the run-up to the polls, the elections were fought intensely, different from what took place in the 2019 elections. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, which had fought the previous general elections as part of the BJP-led NDA, was divided after he joined hands with the Congress. Thackeray’s UBT contested the 2024 polls with MVA. Ajit Pawar led a split in the NCP last year and his party contested with the ruling alliance this time.
Uddhav's Sena fought on 21 seats, Congress 17 and NCP 10, whereas the BJP contested on 28, Eknath Shinde 14, Ajit Pawar 5.
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Date of polls
The Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections were held in five phases starting April 19
First phase: Ramtek, Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondiya, Gadchiroli-Chimur and Chandrapur
Second phase: Akola, Amravati, Nanded, Hingoli, Wardha, Yavatmal-Washim, Parbhani and Buldhana
Third phase: Hatkanangale, Madha, Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur, Raigad, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Baramati, Osmanabad, Latur and Solapur
Fourth phase: Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Mavel, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi and Beed
Fifth phase: Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Palghar, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Thane, Mumbai North, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North East, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South Central and Mumbai South
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Date of results
The results on all Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra will be declared on June 4 (Tuesday). The counting of votes will begin at 8 am.
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Main parties and candidates
There are two major alliances in the fray -- the Maha Vikas Aghadi and Mahayuti.
The MVA comprises Congress, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena UBT and NCP Sharadchandra Pawar, while the Mahayuti consists of the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP.
Key candidates in the state include Piyush Goyal (BJP, Mumbai-North), Nitin Gadkari (BJP, Nagpur), Supriya Sule (NCP (Sharad Pawar), Baramati), Arvind Sawant (Shiv Sena (UBT), Mumbai-South), Varsha Gaikwad (Congress, Mumbai North Central), Ujjwal Nikam (BJP, Mumbai North Central), Kapil Patil (BJP, Bhiwandi), Rajan Baburao Vichare (Shiv Sena (UBT), Thane), Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena, Kalyan), Danve Raosaheb Dadarao (BJP, Jalna), Pankaja Munde (BJP, Beed). Other key candidates include Navneet Kaur Rana (BJP, Amravati), Anup Dhotre (BJP, Akola).
Maharashtra Elections 2024: What happened in 2014 and 2019?
2014: BJP had contested on 24 seats and won 23. Shiv Sena, the BJP ally, had fought on 20 seats and won 18. NCP fought on 21 seats and won 4 while Congress contested on 26 seats and won 2.
2019: BJP contested on 25 seats and won 23. Shiv Sena contested 23 seats and won 18. NCP fought on 19 seats and won 4, Congress contested on 25 seats and won 1. AIMIM fielded its candidate on 1 seat and won 1.
Maharashtra Elections 2024: When and where to watch exit poll result?
India TV news channel will provide the most reliable and accurate exit poll for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The exit poll was conducted in collaboration with the CNX agency. In addition, the exit polls will be available on the India TV platforms listed below:
Live TV: https://www.indiatvnews.com/livetv
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What are Exit Polls?
Exit polls are quick surveys conducted immediately after people vote, in an attempt to gauge the sentiments of voters following the exercise of their right to vote. Unlike regular opinion polls done before elections, exit polls ask voters who they actually voted for, making them more accurate. They typically start being released right after voting ends on final election day and are conducted by interviewing voters as they leave polling stations. In India, exit polls were almost developed indigenously by the pioneering Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) in Delhi during the 1960s.
Why are Exit Polls important?
Exit polls are important for several reasons. Firstly, they provide an early indication of election results before the official count is completed. Media outlets use this information to inform their audience about potential outcomes, generating significant public interest. Additionally, exit polls can also influence stock markets as well as the political discourse in the country. It is important to interpret Exit Polls with caution, as they can be affected by sampling errors, biases, and differences in voter demographics. While they provide useful insights and help set expectations, they should not be viewed as definitive predictors of election outcomes.
What is the process to conduct exit polls?
The majority of media outlets use random sample techniques while conducting exit surveys. Nonetheless, some organisations also choose to ascertain the conclusion through systematic sampling. They ask voters from various age groups, genders, castes, and geographical areas who they supported.
