Fri Nov 22 07:22:39 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra Election Results Imminent: Close Contest Predicted Despite Conflicting Claims
**Mumbai, [Date]** – As Maharashtra awaits the final count of votes in the state assembly elections, a close contest is anticipated despite confident claims from both the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
While some exit polls predicted a decisive victory for the Mahayuti – comprising the BJP, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction – others, including the C-Voter survey, suggest a much tighter race. Both sides are currently claiming widespread popular support.
The election, held on Wednesday, saw a record-breaking voter turnout of 65.11%, the highest in 30 years, surpassing the 61.44% turnout in 2019 and the 61.33% in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The final results, expected within two days, will determine the future political landscape of the state and offer insights into the public mood ahead of the upcoming general elections.
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