As the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Maharashtra come to a close, all eyes are on the exit polls to get an early indication of which party may come out on top. With key candidates such as Piyush Goyal and Nitin Gadkari attracting attention, the state has been a battleground for Congress, BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena. Follow our latest updates to see who may come out on top after the polls closed on June 1.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Exit Polls Predict Close Contest in Maharashtra
Background:
The Indian state of Maharashtra is gearing up for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, which will be held on June 1. The state has a total of 48 seats in the Lok Sabha, making it one of the most influential states in Indian politics. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 23 seats, followed by the Shiv Sena with 18 seats. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress Party each won four seats.
Exit Polls:
As counting of votes is underway, exit polls have been released by various agencies. These polls suggest a close contest between the BJP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, which consists of the Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress. According to the CNN-IBN-MRC exit poll, the BJP is predicted to win 18-22 seats, while the MVA is projected to secure 24-28 seats. The India Today-Axis My India exit poll predicts a slightly different outcome, with the BJP winning 19-23 seats and the MVA winning 23-27 seats.
Top Candidates:
Some of the key candidates in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 include:
FAQs:
1. When will the results of the Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections be declared? The results of the Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 are expected to be declared on June 2.
2. Which party is favored to win in Maharashtra according to exit polls? Both the BJP and the MVA alliance are predicted to perform well in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024, according to exit polls.
3. What is the significance of Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha Elections? Maharashtra is one of the largest states in India by population and has a significant number of seats in the Lok Sabha. Its electoral outcome can influence the overall composition of the Lower House.
4. What are the key issues in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections? Some of the key issues in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024 include inflation, unemployment, farmers' welfare, infrastructure development, and political stability.
5. What was the outcome of the Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections in 2019? In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the BJP won 23 seats in Maharashtra, followed by the Shiv Sena with 18 seats, the NCP with four seats, and the Congress with four seats.
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