Sat Nov 23 01:34:41 UTC 2024: ## Jharkhand and Maharashtra Election Results: Mahagatbandhan and NDA Lead in Tight Races
**Ranchi/Mumbai, [Date]:** The counting of votes for the Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly elections is underway, with both states witnessing closely contested races. Early trends indicate a tight battle between the ruling alliances.
In **Jharkhand**, the Mahagatbandhan (grand alliance), comprising JMM, Congress, RJD, and CPI(ML)(L), is currently leading in 37 seats. The BJP-led NDA is leading in 23 seats. Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s JMM is maintaining its lead in Barhait. The state is celebrating 24 years since its formation, and this is the sixth assembly election. Previously, no single party achieved a majority, with the UPA forming the government in the last election.
**Maharashtra** is experiencing a nail-biting contest between the NDA and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The NDA is currently leading in 136 seats while the MVA leads in 123 seats. High-profile races include those of Aaditya Thackeray in Worli, Eknath Shinde in Kopri-Pachpakhadi, and a closely fought contest between Ajit Pawar and his cousin Yugendra Pawar in Baramati. The son of the recently deceased Baba Siddique, Jishaan Siddique, is currently leading in Bandra East. To form a government, a party or alliance needs to win 145 seats.
The Election Commission of India is expected to release the final results later today. Strict security measures are in place at all counting centers in both states.
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