Thu Nov 21 22:41:28 UTC 2024: **Maharashtra Exit Poll Predicts Close Race, 60+ Seats Undecided**

MUMBAI, INDIA – A C-Voter exit poll released two days before the Maharashtra election results reveals a tight race between the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA/INDIA Bloc) and the Mahayuti (NDA). The poll, based on surveying 54,555 individuals across all 288 constituencies, projects a narrow victory for neither alliance.

While the exit poll projects the MVA to win 104 seats and the NDA 112, a significant 61-65 seats remain too close to call. The remaining seats are projected to go to other parties.

Regional breakdowns show a mixed picture:

* **Vidarbha:** NDA 18, MVA 23, Others 3, 16 seats too close to call.
* **Marathwada:** NDA 14, MVA 20, Others 0, 13 seats too close to call.
* **North Maharashtra:** NDA 18, MVA 9, Others 1, 8 seats too close to call.
* **Thane-Konkan:** NDA 20, MVA 8, Others 2, 9 seats too close to call.
* **Mumbai Region:** NDA 17, MVA 10, Others 1, 8 seats too close to call.
* **West Maharashtra:** MVA 34, NDA 25, Others 0, 11 seats too close to call.

The large number of undecided seats leaves the overall outcome uncertain. The actual results will be revealed on Friday. The exit poll has intensified speculation and uncertainty surrounding the election’s outcome.

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