The Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 are in, and the incumbent Mahayuti alliance, led by Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde, is poised for another victory. With a lead over the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, the Mahayuti looks set for a landslide win. Follow WION's website for the latest coverage on the election, and read on to find out what Prime Minister Modi has to say about the NDA's victory.
Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Mahayuti Alliance Heads Towards Landslide Victory
Background
Maharashtra, India's second most populous state, went to polls in October 2024 for its Legislative Assembly elections. The incumbent Mahayuti alliance, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and smaller parties, faced off against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, consisting of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Indian National Congress (INC).
Results
According to the latest results, the Mahayuti alliance is poised for a comfortable victory, securing over 150 seats in the 288-member assembly. The MVA alliance has managed to win around 80 seats. The BJP has emerged as the single largest party, with over 100 seats.
Prime Minister Modi's Reaction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Mahayuti victory, calling it a "historic win for the forces of development and good governance." He congratulated Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the BJP leadership for their efforts.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. What is the Mahayuti alliance?
The Mahayuti alliance is a coalition of political parties led by the BJP and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction). It includes smaller parties such as the Republican Party of India (Athawale) and Rashtriya Samaj Paksha.
2. What is the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance?
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance is a coalition of political parties led by the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction), NCP, and INC. It was formed in 2019 to challenge the BJP-led Mahayuti government.
3. Who is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra?
Eknath Shinde is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He belongs to the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and was appointed in June 2022 following the collapse of the MVA government.
4. What was the voter turnout in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections?
The voter turnout in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections was around 65%, slightly higher than the previous elections.
5. What is the significance of the Mahayuti victory?
The Mahayuti victory strengthens the BJP's position in Maharashtra and reinforces its dominance in Indian politics. It also gives the BJP a mandate to continue its agenda of development and reforms in the state.
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