Sat Nov 23 04:53:18 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra Exit Polls Predict Close Race in 2024 Assembly Elections

**Mumbai, [Date]** – Exit polls for the Maharashtra Assembly elections predict a close contest between the BJP-led alliance and the Congress-led alliance. No single poll definitively predicts a clear winner, with projections varying significantly across different agencies.

The magic number to form a government in the 288-member assembly is 145 seats. While several exit polls suggest the BJP alliance will likely win a plurality, none project a comfortable majority.

Here’s a summary of the predictions from various agencies:

* **P-Mark:** BJP alliance: 137-157 seats; Congress alliance: 126-146 seats.
* **People’s Pulse:** BJP alliance: 182+ seats; Congress alliance: 97+ seats. This poll is an outlier compared to others.
* **ABP-Nielsen:** BJP alliance: 150-170 seats; Congress alliance: 110-130 seats.
* **Chanakya:** BJP alliance: 150-160 seats; Congress alliance: 130-138 seats.
* **CNN-News18:** BJP alliance: 154 seats; Congress alliance: 128 seats.
* **Lok Shahi Marathi:** BJP alliance: 128-142 seats; Congress alliance: 125-140 seats.
* **Dainik Bhaskar:** BJP alliance: 128-140 seats; Congress alliance: 135-150 seats.

The significant variation in predictions underscores the uncertainty surrounding the final outcome. The actual results will be announced on [Date of Results Announcement]. The state awaits with bated breath to see which party will ultimately claim the Chief Minister’s post and form the next government.

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