Sat Nov 23 00:39:48 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra Election Results 2024: High Turnout, Tight Race, and Allegations of Corruption

**Mumbai, [Date]** – Maharashtra has concluded its state assembly elections with a voter turnout unseen in 30 years. The results, currently being tallied, are expected to be closely contested between the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance and the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance (comprising NCP(SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), and Congress). While five out of nine exit polls predicted a BJP-led victory, both alliances remain optimistic.

This election marks a crucial test for the fractured Shiv Sena and NCP, both significantly impacted by internal rebellions. Should the Maha Vikas Aghadi win, the alliance faces the immediate challenge of resolving internal disagreements regarding the chief ministerial candidate.

The election campaign was not without controversy. A multi-crore bitcoin scam involving Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole and NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule sparked a heated debate. Furthermore, BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde faced accusations of a cash-for-votes scam, with the opposition claiming he distributed Rs 5 crore. Despite these controversies, the election process itself remained largely peaceful. Further updates will be provided as the results come in.

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