Thu Nov 21 03:56:06 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra Exit Polls Predict Close Contest Between Maha Vikas Aghadi and Maha Yuti

**Mumbai, November 21, 2024** – Exit polls for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, held on November 20th, predict a close contest between the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and the opposition Maha Yuti alliance. Results will be announced on November 23rd.

Various exit polls offer differing projections. While some suggest a victory for MVA, others indicate a strong showing by Maha Yuti, with a few predicting a hung assembly.

The MVA comprises the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (Sharad Pawar), while Maha Yuti includes BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde), and NCP (Ajit Pawar). To secure a majority in the 288-seat assembly, an alliance needs at least 145 seats.

**Conflicting Predictions:**

Exit polls show significant variation in seat projections:

* **SAS:** BJP alliance (127-135 seats), Congress alliance (147-155 seats), Others (10-13 seats).
* **Maha Exit Poll Matrix:** BJP (150-170), Congress (110-130), Others (8-10).
* **Chanakya Poll:** BJP (152-160), Congress (110-138), Others (6-8).
* **Poll Diary:** Shows a tighter contest, with BJP alliance (122-186), MVA (69-121), and Others (12-29).
* **PMARQ Poll:** BJP (137-157), Congress (126-146), Others (2-8).
* **Maha Exit Poll:** BJP (152), Congress (123), Others (10).

**Vote Share Predictions:**

Chanakya Strategies exit poll projects BJP+ at 47% vote share, Congress alliance at 42%, and others at 11%. This poll suggests BJP could win 152-160 seats, Congress 130-138, and others 6-8.

The discrepancies between these polls highlight the uncertainty surrounding the final outcome. The actual results on November 23rd will reveal the true victor in this closely fought election.

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