Sat Nov 23 12:54:42 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra & Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024: BJP Coalition Sweeps Maharashtra, JMM+ Leads in Jharkhand
**Mumbai, India** – The BJP-led coalition achieved a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, while the JMM+ alliance maintains a significant lead in Jharkhand, according to the latest election results. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also secured a massive win in the Wayanad by-election.
In Maharashtra, the BJP and its allies secured a commanding majority, prompting celebrations within the party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the BJP headquarters this evening. Devendra Fadnavis, a key figure in the BJP’s victory, is being lauded for his strategic role. The victory is being attributed to several factors including the success of the “Ladli Bahna” scheme. Speculation is rife regarding the next Chief Minister, with names like Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar, and Devendra Fadnavis being discussed. The scale of the BJP’s victory has raised questions about the possibility of President’s Rule being imposed.
Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, the JMM+ alliance is projected to win over 50 seats, significantly ahead of the BJP+, which is currently projected to secure around 29 seats. This represents a major setback for the BJP+ coalition. Congress secured all seats in another state (unspecified in original text).
The Wayanad by-election saw a resounding victory for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, with a margin exceeding 400,000 votes. Her husband, Robert Vadra, expressed his delight at her success.
Elsewhere, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the BJP’s economic policies during election campaigning in Aurangabad, highlighting rising prices of essential commodities and questioning the government’s commitment to women’s safety and the Maratha reservation issue. He also accused the BJP, RSS, and Shinde of preventing Imtiaz Jaleel’s success in the Lok Sabha elections. Owaisi also criticized the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s electoral strategy.
In other news, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has summoned Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar, requiring a response within 21 days. Further afield, violence in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has resulted in 18 deaths. Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China has raised concerns about heightened tensions with India. Finally, Prime Minister Modi is set to receive a World Peace Award in the US.
The varied news items range from political victories and defeats to international relations and even Bollywood news. The detailed results will continue to unfold throughout the day.
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