Fri Nov 22 19:03:27 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra and Jharkhand Election Results Awaited; Exit Polls Predict NDA Victory

**MUMBAI/RANCHI, [Date of Publication]** – The counting of votes for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections, along with by-elections in Uttar Pradesh and other states, will begin at 8:00 AM today. Results are expected to be clear by midday.

Current ruling parties include the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), led by the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction and Congress, in Maharashtra, and the JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand. However, exit polls overwhelmingly predict a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) victory in both states.

Several exit polls, including those by P-Marq, People’s Pulse, and CVoter, have projected a significant NDA win in Maharashtra, with varying seat projections ranging from a comfortable majority to a landslide. In Jharkhand, the exit poll predictions are more divided, with some favoring NDA and others suggesting a closer contest between the NDA and the JMM-Congress coalition. However, the significant variations among different exit polls highlight the uncertainty surrounding the actual outcome.

The results will be available live on various news channels, the Election Commission of India website, and YouTube channels.

While exit polls offer a glimpse into potential outcomes, their past inaccuracies emphasize the need to await the official results for a definitive conclusion. The nation watches with bated breath as the votes are counted and the political landscape of these two crucial states is reshaped.

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