Maharashtra Lok Sabha result: BJP-Shiv Sena script saffron success

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Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena combine marched to a spectacular victory in Maharashtra, leading in or bagging (as of 6 p.m.) 41 of the state's 48 Lok Sabha seats.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis termed the success by saying: "Its not just a 'Modi-wave', it's a tsunami."

As per latest trends, the BJP was on way to winning 22 seats and the Shiv Sena 20 seats, of the 25 and 23 seats they contested respectively, which Fadnavis termed as well within their expectations and which "increased the responsibility thrust by the people on the saffron alliance".

The electoral bloodbath in Maharashtra claimed at least two Union Ministers - one from the BJP and one from Sena - falling to the Congress and NCP candidates respectively.

Read on to follow how May 23 unfolded in Maharashtra.

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May 23, 2019 6:35 PM (IST)

BJP's Manoj Kotak wins Mumbai North East Lok Sabha seat

BJP's Manoj Kotak registered a victory from Mumbai North East parliamentary constituency. Kotak defeated Nationalist Congress Party's Sanjay Patil by more than 2 lakh votes.

Mumbai North East Lok Sabha seat hit headlines when current BJP MP Kirit Somaiya was denied a ticket to contest elections this time.

It is said that Somaiya was dropped due to fierce opposition from Shiv Sena, an ally of BJP.
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Fall of the titans

Lok Sabha election 2019 have proved to be a major setback for big political names in Maharashtra including two former CMs.

Sushil Kumar Shinde, Ashok Chavan are losing on their home turfs. Additionally, Sharad Pawar's grand nephew Parth Pawar is likely to be the first Pawar to lose an election.

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May 23, 2019 4:37 PM (IST)

Huge jolt to Congress: Former CM Ashok Chavan loses in Naded, say reports

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Ashok Chavan is sitting MP of Nanded. In 2014 Lok Sabha elections, he was able to retain his seat even when the Congress suffered a near-total wipeout in Maharashtra.

His defeat will be a huge blow to Maharashtra Congress as he is also Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee chief.
May 23, 2019 3:43 PM (IST)

Sukh ke Sab sathi : Congress office wears a deserted look as defeat looms

It is certain that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will get a second term. With BJP led-NDA looking poised to improve its tally, mood in the Congress camp is sombre.

Congress headquarters in New Delhi is normally abuzz with activity. But today not many people are around when the party is facing defeat.

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May 23, 2019 3:28 PM (IST)

I accept people's decision: Sharad Pawar

Former Union Minister and Nationalist Congress Chief Sharad Pawar said that he accepts people's decision which they expressed through Lok Sabha elections 2019.
May 23, 2019 3:16 PM (IST)

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 Live: Will Parth be the first Pawar to lose an election?

Former Union Minister Sharad Pawar's grand nephew Parth Pawar is now trailing by 2 lakh votes in Maval parliamentary constituency in Maharashtra. It is unlikely that he will be able to close the gap at this stage.

Sharad Pawar, his daughter Supriya Sule and his nephew Ajit Pawar have never lost an election in their political career so far. With Parth Pawar almost certain to lose in Maval, will he be the first Pawar to lose an election?
May 23, 2019 1:25 PM (IST)

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulates PM Modi and Amit Shah

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke with Prime MInister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah and congratulated them for a huge victory in Lok Sabha elections 2019.
May 23, 2019 1:15 PM (IST)

Parth Pawar trails in Maval, is 'Pawar Power' on the wane?

After very brief initial lead, Parth Pawar is trailing Shiv Sena's Shrirang Barne in Maval Lok Sabha seat. Parth Pawar is grand nephew of Nationalist Congress Party chief and UPA heavyweight Sharad Pawar.

Parth Pawar is trailing Barne by almost 1 lakh votes.
May 23, 2019 12:52 PM (IST)

BJP - Shiv Sena leads in 43 seats, INC- NCP in 4, AIMIM in 1.
May 23, 2019 12:23 PM (IST)

Maharashtra: BJP-Sena combine leads in 44 seats, NCP in 3

The BJP-Shiv Sena combine was ahead in 44 of the 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra, appeared to have got an unassailable lead in around half a dozen seats, as per trends are available so far.

The BJP was ahead in 24 seats and the Sena in 20, while the NCP was ahead in three and the AIMIM in one seat.
May 23, 2019 12:07 PM (IST)

Congress leader Sushil Kumar Shinde trailing from Solapur

Maharashtra: Former Home Minister & Congress leader Sushil Kumar Shinde trailing from Solapur, NCP's Supriya Sule leading from Baramati.
May 23, 2019 11:31 AM (IST)

Trends--BJP 23| SS 18| Congress 1| NCP 4| Others 2
May 23, 2019 10:32 AM (IST)

BJP-Shiv Sena leading on all six seats of Mumbai

BJP-Shiv Sena leading on all six seats of Mumbai, the state capital of Maharashtra
May 23, 2019 10:25 AM (IST)

The ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance was leading on at least 31 constituencies in Maharashtra and the Congress-NCP on 16 seats as per early counting trends.
May 23, 2019 10:22 AM (IST)

Maharashtra: Gadkari, Bhamre leading; Chavan, Shinde trailing

Union minister Nitin Gadkari was leading by 3066 votes in Nagpur, while Union minister Subhash Bhamre was leading in Dhule by 13128 votes, as per the trends available so far for the Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra Congress president Ashok Chavan was trailing by 2876 votes in Nanded while former Union minister Sushilkumar Shinde was trailing in Solapur by 4627 votes.
May 23, 2019 10:07 AM (IST)

Trends--BJP 20| SS 18| Congress 4| NCP 5| Others 1
May 23, 2019 9:10 AM (IST)

Trends--BJP 13| SS 10| Congress 5| NCP 5| Others 0
May 23, 2019 8:57 AM (IST)

NCP's Parth Pawar leading, Amol Kolhe trailing

Parth Pawar, the grand-nephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, is leading in Maval Lok Sabha seat of Maharashtra, as per initial trends available.
May 23, 2019 8:29 AM (IST)

Trends--BJP 1| SS 0| Congress 2| NCP 0| Others 0
May 23, 2019 8:16 AM (IST)

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari leading from Nagpur, Maharashtra
May 23, 2019 8:00 AM (IST)

Counting of votes begins
May 23, 2019 7:11 AM (IST)

Counting of votes for Lok Sabha election 2019 to begin at 8 am
May 23, 2019 7:02 AM (IST)

The Election Commission (EC) will display poll results on digital boards in various parts of the state
May 23, 2019 6:48 AM (IST)

Preparations for counting of votes are underway