Assembly Election Results Highlights: Mahayuti wins Maharashtra, JMM-led alliance sweeps Jharkhand

In a decisive victory, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekar Bawankule has defeated Congress candidate Suresh Bhoyar by a staggering margin of 40,946 votes in the Kampthi assembly constituency, as announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

In a triumphant address, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren extended his greetings to the I.N.D.I.A bloc members and the people of the state, following the alliance's impressive win in the Jharkhand assembly elections. Soren emphasised that this election was not just a ordinary election, but a celebration of democracy where everyone's participation played a crucial role.

The Ahilyanagar district in Maharashtra has announced the winners of its 12 assembly constituencies. The results are as follows:

- Karjat-Jamkhed: Rohit Pawar (Samajwadi Party)
- Pathardi: Monika Rajale (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- Shrigonda: Vikram Pachpute (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- Parner: Kashinath Date (Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party)
- Ahilyanagar City: Sangram Jagtap (Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party)
- Shirdi: Radhakrishna Vikhe (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- Sangamner: Amol Khatal (Shinde Sena)
- Rahuri: Shivaji Rao Karadile (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- Shrirampur: Hemant Ogale (Indian National Congress)
- Nevasa: Vitthal Langhe (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- Kopargaon: Ashutosh Kale (Nationalist Congress Party-Ajit Pawar)
- Akole: Kiran Lahamate (Nationalist Congress Party-Ajit Pawar)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured five seats, while Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party has won four seats. The Samajwadi Party, Indian National Congress, and Shinde Sena have each won one seat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a clear and strong message to the opposition, stating that no power in the world can restore Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. 

In a landslide victory, Nisat Alam, the wife of former Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam, has won the Pakur assembly seat by a staggering margin of 86,029 votes, as announced by the Election Commission (EC). Alamgir Alam was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) earlier.

Nisat Alam, contesting on an Indian National Congress ticket, secured 155,827 votes, leaving her closest rival, Azhar Islam of the AJSU Party, far behind with 69,798 votes. 

In a heartwarming display of tradition and culture, Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, applied a tilak on the forehead of her husband and BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule. She also performed an aarti, seeking divine blessings for their success.

This traditional ceremony took place in Nagpur, where the BJP has been celebrating its impressive performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections.

After Mahayuti registered a thumping victory in Maharashtra, BJP National President JP Nadda addressed party karyakartas in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the BJP headquarters to celebrate the party's victory in Maharashtra Election 2024

In a significant victory, Congress MLA Amit Deshmukh has won the Latur City assembly seat, defeating BJP's Archana Patil Chakurkar, who is the daughter-in-law of former Lok Sabha speaker Shivraj Patil. 

Kalpana Soren, the wife of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has emerged victorious in the Gandey assembly constituency, winning by a significant margin of over 17,000 votes.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a landslide victory in the Maharashtra assembly polls, winning 103 seats and leading in 30 others, according to official results. The Shiv Sena has won 47 seats and is ahead in 10, while the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has secured 37 seats and is leading in 4.

In a significant victory, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led coalition, headed by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has secured a majority in the 81-member Jharkhand assembly, as announced by the Election Commission (EC) .

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has expressed his gratitude and humility after his recent victory, stating, "Mata-Pita ka ashirwad sar pe rahana chahiye" (One should always seek the blessings of their parents). Soren visited his parents to seek their blessings.

Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah arrived at BJP headquarters in Delhi.

Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda arrived at party headquarters in New Delhi. 

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed his elation over the Mahayuti alliance's resounding win in the Maharashtra Elections 2024. "We were confident that we would secure a majority and form the government in Maharashtra, but the magnitude of our victory has surpassed our expectations," Gadkari stated.

Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), described the Mahayuti alliance's impressive performance in the Maharashtra polls as a "tsunami" rather than a wave. 

"In a resounding endorsement, the people of Jharkhand have given a massive mandate to the INDIA alliance, comprising the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Congress, and other parties. The alliance's victory is being hailed as a triumph of the people's faith in the coalition's commitment to protecting the state's constitution, water, forests, and land," said Rahul Gandhi.

In a significant win for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Chief Minister Hemant Soren has retained the Barhait seat by a substantial margin of 39,791 votes, defeating BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom, as announced by the Election Commission (EC).

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed gratitude to the people of Wayanad after securing a landslide victory in the by-election. 

In a heartwarming moment, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule were spotted preparing jalebis as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is set to form the government in the state. 

In a gesture of goodwill and celebration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally called Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to congratulate him on the Mahayuti alliance's resounding victory in the state. 

In a significant win for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Maharashtra NCP (SP) president Jayant Patil has retained the Islampur seat in Sangli district. As per the official results announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI), Patil secured a convincing victory with a margin of 13,027 votes.

Patil, a seasoned politician and incumbent Maharashtra NCP (SP) president, has been representing the Islampur constituency since 2009. His victory is seen as a major boost to the NCP in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to the JMM-led alliance for its notable performance in the Jharkhand assembly elections. Acknowledging the people’s mandate, PM Modi emphasised that the BJP would remain steadfast in championing the issues and concerns of the public in the state.

In his statement, PM Modi reaffirmed the party’s commitment to addressing the aspirations of Jharkhand’s citizens. “The BJP will always be at the forefront of raising the issues that matter to the people,” he stated, signaling the party’s resolve to stay engaged with the state’s political and developmental agenda.

Turning his attention to Maharashtra, PM Modi lauded the BJP-NDA’s sweeping victory in the state elections. 

In the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Aaditya Thackeray has taken a significant lead over Shiv Sena's Milind Deora in the Worli Assembly constituency. As per the latest updates, Thackeray is leading by a margin of 8801 votes after 17 out of 17 rounds of counting.

In a statement, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar attributed the Mahayuti alliance's resounding victory in the state assembly elections to the Ladki Bahin Yojana. "Ladki Bahin Yojana became our game changer. It defeated each of our adversaries. I have not seen such a victory in my memory," Pawar said.

Pawar emphasized that the alliance will not be complacent about their victory and acknowledged the increased responsibility that comes with it. "We have to behave responsibly now. Especially financial discipline is needed to fulfil all our promises. We are committed to that," he stated.

In a statement highlighting his government's priorities, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasised that his administration has always been focused on the welfare of the common man. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unwavering support.

Prominent leaders of Maharashtra, including Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, celebrated a resounding victory in the recently concluded Assembly elections. The triumph has further solidified their political dominance in the state.

"I have said this before - I am the modern Abhimanyu and I know how to penetrate the 'Chakravyuh'. We have penetrated the 'Chakravyuh' and I am saying it again that I have a very small role to play in this victory," says Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "People have given their mandate and people have accepted Eknath Shinde as the real Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar has got the legitimacy of NCP."

"The people of Maharashtra have given us an unprecedented victory. This shows that people are with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In line with the slogan he gave 'Ek hain toh safe hain', people from all sections and communities voted for us unitedly... This is the victory of Mahayuti, CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and Ramdas Athawale, this is the victory of unity..."

On the question of who will be the next CM, Fadnavis said, "There is no dispute. All the three parties will decide who will be the CM."

Devendra Fadnavis said, "This is the defeat of Congress' fake narrative. People who thought of the development of the state voted for us."  

 Congress' Amin Patel leading over Shiv Sena's Shaina NC by a margin of 15,424 votes after 8/17 rounds of counting in Mumbadevi Assembly constituency.

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Maharashtra Election Result: BJP's Parag Shah defeats Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar candidate Rakhee Harishchandra Jadhav in Ghatkopar East with a margin of 34,999 votes.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, and congratulated them.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday extended his lead to 12,818 votes over BJP’s Gamliyel Hembrom in the Barhait assembly constituency, according to the trends available on Election Commission's website.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is trailing with in 51 seats and the Indian National Congress (INC), part of the MVA, is leading in 20 seats.

As per the latest trends, Milind Deora is leading ahead of Aaditya Thackeray from Worli constituency by a margin of 597 votes. 

The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance appeared set to retain power in Maharashtra, and was leading in 218 of the 288 assembly seats, as per the latest figures by the Election Commission.

 Shiv Sena workers celebrate outside Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's residence as Mahayuti is on its way to winning with a thumping majority in Maharashtra

JMM-led Mahagathbandhan has crossed the majority mark in the Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024 and is currently leading on 50 seats. JMM is leading on 50 seats as per the early trends.

"The results are still coming in, and the NDA is set to form a government in Maharashtra with a massive majority under the leadership of PM Modi... In Jharkhand as well, we are hopeful that the people will uproot the JMM," says BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla 

Sweets have been brought to the Mumbai BJP office as Mahayuti crosses the majority mark of 145  in  Maharashtra.

As per the early trends, Aaditya Thackeray is ahead of Milind Deora with 495 votes from Worli constituency. 

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: "I have been confident ever since I have filed nomination papers that the people of Mumbadevi will choose a worker, and not a leader... I am hopeful that I will win by a huge majority," says Congress candidate from Mumbadevi Amin Patel 

Baramati Assembly Results 2024: Second round of counting 

Ajit Pawar - 8,548 votes 

Yugendra Pawar - 5,196 votes 

Ajit Pawar is leading by a margin of 3352 votes as per the second round of counting of votes. 

The Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 are shaping up to be a tight race, with the JMM-led I.N.D.I.A bloc is leading in 40 constituencies and the NDA is following closely with 29 seats. The closely contested battle has heightened the suspense as counting progresses for all 81 assembly seats. With both alliances vying for a majority, the final outcome could hinge on a few key constituencies, making this one of the most closely watched elections in the state’s history.

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: List of leading candidate

Nagpur South West- Devendra Fadnavis (BJP)

Hingana- Sameer Meghe (BJP)

Kamathi- Chandrasekhar Bawankule (BJP)

Umred-Sudhir Parve (BJP)

Nana Patole: Sakoli (Congress)

Vijay VadettiwarL Bramhapuri (Congress)

Ramtek- Ashish Jaiswal (Shivsena Shinde-Shivsena)

Latest Updates From Baramati 

Ajit Pawar - 9, 291

Yugendra Pawar - 5,668

Ajit Pawar leading by 3,623 votes from Baramati constituency. 

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: BJP's Rajan Naik leads in Nalasopara Assembly constituency. 

BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla says, "In both the places, NDA is going to form its government under the leadership of PM Modi...Exits polls have already come and in a short while, exact polls are also going to come and NDA is going to win... The way questions are being raised on EVM even before the results are announced, it is clear that they (INDIA alliance) have already started worrying about their defeat..."

As per the early trends, BJP's Devendra Fadnavis is leading from Nagpur South West, Congress Vijay Vadettiwar is leading from Chandrapur Brahmapuri, Nana Padole, state president of Congress is leading from Sakoli, BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule is leading ahead from Kamathi, BJP's Sameer Meghe is ahead from Hingna.

Jharkhand Assembly Election Result 2024: The BJP is leading with 19 seats in Jharkhand and the JMM is trailing with just 9 seats. 

As per the early trends, the BJP is leading on 41 seats,. the Congress is leading on 25 seats and others on just 1 seat. 

As per the early trends, the Mahayuti alliance is taking lead in Maharashtra and BJP alliance is taking lead in Jharkhand. Check latest updates here on India TV 

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: As per the early trends, the BJP is leading with 8 seats and the Congress is ahead on 6 seats. 

Jalebis being prepared at BJP headquarters in New Delhi, ahead of the counting of votes in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. 

Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: Tight security outside the counting centre at Pandra Bazar Samiti, Ranchi. Counting of postal ballots will start at 8 am, and the trends and results are likely to start trickling in by 9 am.

Security has been beefed up outside 171 Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar counting centre in Mumbai for the counting of votes that will begin at 8 am.

Shiv Sena candidate from Mumba Devi assembly constituency Shaina NC visits Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, in Mumbai to offer prayers ahead of counting for Maharashtra Assembly Elections2024.

Counting for Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 to take place today. The fate of candidates on all 81 Assembly seats is to be decided.

 Ahead of the counting of votes for Maharashtra Election2024, senior Congress leader & party's observer for Maharashtra, Ashok Gehlot says, "If Exit Polls are against us right now, they were in our favour during Haryana polls. But you will get to know the status when results start coming in. We are confident that the public has placed their trust in INDIA Alliance and blessed us...We are confident, and our workers are excited. INDIA Alliance has contested together, the atmosphere is in our support. We are expecting our Government to come to power...We hope the counting takes place smoothly."

The Assembly Election Results for Maharashtra and Jharkhand will be declared today. The Eknath Shinde-led 'Mahayuti' government is in power in Maharashtra, while the JMM-Congress alliance has been running the government in Jharkhand since 2019.