The nation watches with bated breath as the Election Commission of India begins counting votes for the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, along with by-polls in several states. The results of the polls will determine the fate of top leaders in the respective states, including Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, Aaditya Thackeray, Hemant Soren, Kalpana Soren, Babulal Marandi, and Priyanka Gandhi, among others. With the majority mark at 145 and 41 in Maharashtra and Jharkhand respectively, the outcome of the elections will have a significant impact on the future of these states. Stay tuned to https://results.eci.gov.in for live updates.
Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly Election Results: Key Takeaways
On October 21, 2019, the Election Commission of India (ECI) initiated the counting process for Assembly elections in the states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand, along with by-polls in several other states. The outcome of these elections has had a profound impact on the political landscape of both states.
Maharastra Results
In Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party, securing 105 seats out of the 288-member state assembly. However, it fell short of the majority mark of 145, leading to a protracted period of coalition-building.
After weeks of negotiations, the BJP entered into an alliance with the Shiv Sena, a former ally that had temporarily split during the elections. The coalition government, led by BJP's Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister and Shiv Sena's Devendra Fadnavis as Deputy Chief Minister, was sworn in on November 28, 2019.
Jharkhand Results
In Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) emerged as the largest party, winning 30 seats in the 81-member state assembly. However, it also fell short of the majority mark of 41. The JMM formed an alliance with the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), gaining the support of 47 MLAs.
Hemant Soren of the JMM was sworn in as Chief Minister on December 29, 2019, forming the first non-BJP government in the state since 2014.
By-Poll Results
In addition to the Assembly elections, the ECI also conducted by-polls in several other states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Punjab. The BJP emerged as the clear winner in most of these by-polls, consolidating its position as the dominant force in Indian politics.
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