Voting for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 concluded on Wednesday, November 20, with an average voter turnout recorded 58.25% until 6 PM. Following the conclusion of polling, exit polls are set to provide early insights into potential outcomes across the 288 constituencies in the state.
Exit polls, conducted after voters leave polling booths, offer predictions about voter preferences and likely results. As per Election Commission guidelines, exit polls can only be released after all voting phases conclude, which is typically around 6.30 PM, to prevent influencing voter behaviour.
In a notable decision, Congress party spokespersons have announced that they will not participate in television debates regarding exit polls following the conclusion of voting for the assembly elections.
All eyes are now on the voting trends in Maharashtra. Will the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) or the BJP-led Mahayuti secure a majority? How many seats will independents win? Could the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) dent both factions of the Shiv Sena? These questions have everyone waiting eagerly for the results.
The Maharashtra Assembly election is a litmus test for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, especially following its setbacks in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The exit poll predictions will shed light on whether the Dalit and OBC communities, who distanced themselves from the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls, have returned to its fold.
The stakes are high for several prominent leaders, including Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray, and NCP Chief Sharad Pawar. The results will serve as a litmus test for their political strategies and influence in the state.
20 Nov, 24 07:59 PM
News 24-Chanakya Projects Majority for Mahayuti Alliance
The Mahayuti alliance is projected to form the government in Maharashtra again, as predicted by News 24-Chanakya. The agency gave 152 to 160 seats to the Maharashtra-led MVA alliance and 130-138 seats to the Congress-led MVA alliance. Others will bag up to 8 seats.
20 Nov, 24 07:55 PM
Dainik Bhaskar Predicts Hung Assembly in Maharashtra
Dainik Bhaskar's exit poll has predicted a hung Assembly in Maharahstra state. According to the tally released by Hindi news website exit poll, Mahayuti alliance predicted to win 125-140 seats, while, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is projected to win anywhere between 135-150 seats. Others including Independent candidates are likely to bag 20-25 seats.
20 Nov, 24 07:42 PM
Chanakya's Exit Poll Predicts Mahayti To Get 152-160
The MVA is expected to win between 130 and 138 seats, while BJP+ is likely to secure between 152 and 160 seats. The "Others" category is anticipated to claim between 6 and 8 seats.
20 Nov, 24 07:25 PM
Lokshahi Marathi Rudra Predicts BJP Alliance to Remain in Power
The exit poll conducting agency, Lokshahid Marathi Rudra, has predicted that the Mahayuti alliance comprised BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led National Congress Party. The agency said NDA will win 128 to 142 seats. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) comprising Congress, Shiv Sena UBT and Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP will win 125 to 140 seats, while others will secure 18 to 23 seats.
20 Nov, 24 07:15 PM
BJP-Led Mahayuti Set to Form Govt in Maharashtra, Predicts Poll of Polls
The Poll of Polls predicted that the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance would get a majority and form government in Maharashtra.
20 Nov, 24 07:08 PM
PMARQ Predicted Tight Contest Between Mahayuti and MVA
The PMARQ survey predicted close fight between BJP-led Mahayuti Alliance and the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The survey said that Mahayuti consisting BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, to secure between 137 and 157 seats in the 288-member Assembly.
MVA group, which includes Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Sharad Pawar’s NCP, is expected to garner 126 to 146 seats, posing a strong challenge to the ruling coalition.
20 Nov, 24 06:59 PM
Peoples Pulse Predicts Mahayuti Alliance to Win 175-195 Seats, Congress 85-112 Seats
According to the Peoples Pulse exit poll, the BJP-led alliance will win 175-195 seats, while the Congress-led MVA will likely win 85-112 seats, and others will win 7-12 seats.
20 Nov, 24 06:55 PM
ABP-Matrize Gives Win for Mahayuti Alliance
ABP-Matrize news predicted a clear win for Mahayuti in the state and a clear win for the BJP-led alliance in the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024, while Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will win 110-130 seats.
20 Nov, 24 06:48 PM
P-Marq Exit Poll Predicts Returns of Mahayuti Alliance in State
According to the P-Marq exit poll prediction Mahayuti alliance, which includes BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar-led NCP, will form the government in Maharashtra by winning 137-157 seats. The agency predicted the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will win 126-146 seats. Others may get 2-8 seats.
20 Nov, 24 06:00 PM
58.22% Voter Turnout Recorded at 5 PM, Mumbai City at 49.7%
Maharashtra has recorded a voter turnout of 58.22% till 5 PM, while Mumbai city recorded 49.7% and its suburbs recorded 51.76% . Gadchiroli recorded the highest turned-out of 69.63% on Wednesday, , according to the data provided by the Voter Turnout App of the Election Commission of India.
20 Nov, 24 05:47 PM
Numbers for Exit Poll To Be Released After 6.30 PM
The prediction numbers for the Maharashtra Assembly election exit poll results will be released after 6.30 PM today (November 20), after the conclusion of voting. Polling at all stations is set to conclude at 6 PM.
The survey will provide an early glimpse into voter trends and potential outcomes. Experts and political parties are gearing up to analyse data which will be released by several news channels and agencies, including CVoter, ABP news, NDTV Poll of POll
20 Nov, 24 05:46 PM
Average Voter Turnout Recorded at 54.69% by 5 PM in Jalgaon
The total estimated voter turnout across 11 assembly constituencies in Jalgaon district from 7 AM to 5 PM stands at 54.69%.
20 Nov, 24 05:39 PM
Numbers for Exit Poll To Be Released After 6.30 PM
The prediction numbers for the Maharashtra Assembly election exit poll results will be released after 6.30 PM today (November 20), after the conclusion of voting. Polling at all stations is set to conclude at 6 PM.
The survey will provide an early glimpse into voter trends and potential outcomes. Experts and political parties are gearing up to analyse data which will be released by several news channels and agencies, including CVoter, ABP news, NDTV Poll of POll