Fri Nov 22 13:15:20 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra and Jharkhand Election Results Due Saturday

**New Delhi, Nov 21** – Maharashtra and Jharkhand concluded their state assembly elections today, with vote counting scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd. Maharashtra held a single-phase election on November 20th, while Jharkhand’s election took place in two phases, on November 13th and 20th. Live results will be available on the Election Commission of India website (https://results.eci.gov.in) and major news channels.

**Close Race Predicted in Maharashtra:** Exit polls suggest a tight race in Maharashtra between the ruling Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena – Shinde faction, NCP – Ajit Pawar faction) and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance (Shiv Sena – UBT faction, NCP – Sharad Pawar faction, Congress). While some polls slightly favor Mahayuti, the outcome remains uncertain, particularly given the recent splits within the Shiv Sena and NCP.

**Jharkhand: BJP or JMM?** In Jharkhand, exit polls present a divided picture. Most predict a victory for the BJP-led alliance (BJP, AJSU, JD(U), LJP), but at least one suggests a win for the JMM-led alliance (JMM, Congress, RJD, CPI(ML)) headed by Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

The elections are highly significant, marking the first assembly polls in both states since major political realignments. The results will shape the political landscape in both states and provide valuable insights ahead of the 2024 general elections.

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