Maharashtra election results : BJP-led Mahayuti alliance takes massive lead, crosses 200 mark
PTC News Desk: As the counting process for assembly elections is underway, BJP led Mahayuti alliance in a massive lead has breached 200 mark. Party is leading in 218 of the 288 seats and the Maha Vikas Aghadi in 56.
However, the Election Commission of India's website showed trends in 150 of the 288 seats.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is leading by 14,180 votes in Kopri-Pachpakhadi. Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Kedar Prakash Dighe is trailing. After the second round of counting, NCP leader Ajit Pawar is leading in Baramati.
In Maharashtra, the polling for the Legislative Assembly was held on Wednesday, with a turnout of over 66 percent, surpassing the 61 percent recorded in the 2019 elections. The Mahayuti alliance, which includes the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is in a tough contest with the MVA alliance consisting of Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP). Both alliances view the increased voter turnout as a sign of support for their respective campaigns.
- With inputs from agencies
