Sun Nov 24 01:53:13 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: BJP Coalition Sweeps to Power, Historic First
**Mumbai, November 24, 2024** – The BJP-led coalition achieved a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, securing a majority that leaves the state without an opposition leader for the first time in history. Twenty-one women were elected to the assembly, with only one from the opposition. The results represent a significant setback for the MIM, which won only one seat.
The Congress party lost its official opposition status, highlighting a decisive shift in the state’s political landscape. The exact seat distribution for each party will be released shortly.
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This is a summary and may not include all details from the original text. Specific details on seat counts and other information are pending official releases.
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