Elections Results 2024 Live: The counting of votes is being held today.
Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election Results 2024 Live Updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance is on course to retain power in Maharashtra, while the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which leads the INDIA bloc in Jharkhand, is on track to secure a second consecutive term, as the votes cast during the assembly elections in the two states were counted on Saturday.
In Maharashtra, the Mahayuti coalition of the BJP, Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party was leading in at least 230 seats, with the BJP itself having the upper hand on more than 130 seats. There are 288 seats in the assembly and the half way mark is 145. The Maha Vikas Aghadi, which comprises the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), is leading in just 53 seats.
In Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s JMM-led alliance appears set for another consecutive term as it was leading in at least 57 out of 81 assembly seats. The majority mark is 41. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance failed is leading in only 23 seats.
Besides, counting of votes for 15 assembly bypolls across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, West Bengal and Uttarakhand are also underway.
Here are the live updates on the assembly election results 2024:
Election Results 2024 LIVE: Priyanka Wins Wayanad Bypoll
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra won the Lok Sabha bypoll from Wayanad in Kerala by a record margin of 4,10,931 votes. After winning from both Wayanad, and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh during the general elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had vacated the first seat. The party nominated his sister Priyanka, paving the way for her electoral debut.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also thanked the people of Jharkhand for supporting the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). “We will always be at the forefront of raising people’s issues and working for the state. I also congratulate the JMM-led alliance for their performance in the state,” he wrote on X.
I thank the people of Jharkhand for their support towards us. We will always be at the forefront of raising people’s issues and working for the state.
I also congratulate the JMM-led alliance for their performance in the state. @HemantSorenJMM
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 23, 2024
As the BJP-led Mahayuti appeared set to sweep the Maharashtra elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people of the state for the “historic mandate”. “Development wins. Good governance wins. United we will soar even higher! Heartfelt gratitude to my sisters and brothers of Maharashtra, especially the youth and the women of the state, for a historic mandate to the NDA. This affection and warmth is unparalleled. I assure the people that our Alliance will keep working for Maharashtra’s progress. Jai Maharashtra!,” he wrote on X.
Development wins!
Good governance wins!
United we will soar even higher!
Heartfelt gratitude to my sisters and brothers of Maharashtra, especially the youth and women of the state, for a historic mandate to the NDA. This affection and warmth is unparalleled.
I assure the…
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 23, 2024
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who is leading by over four lakh votes in the byelection to Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, told reporters: “I thank the people of Wayanad for giving me the honour to represent them. It’s a good testament to the fact that my brother worked there. I feel it’s a great honour and I will respect it fully.”
#WATCH | Delhi: Congress leader and candidate from Wayanad parliamentary constituency, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, “I thank the people of Wayanad for giving me the honour to represent them. It’s a testament to the fact that my brother worked there. I feel it’s a great honour and… pic.twitter.com/WwBn94AmgH
– ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2024
Sidli, Assam – United People’s Party, Liberal
Bongaigaon, Assam – Asom Gana Parishad
Behali, Assam – BJP
Tarari, Bihar – BJP
Ramgarh, Bihar – BJP
Shiggaon, Karnataka – INC
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh – BJP
Medinipur, West Bengal – TMC
As per the latest trends, Shiv Sena(UBT) was leading in 18 seats, Congress in 13, and NCP(SP) in 6 seats. This means neither Shiv Sena(UBT) nor Congress will be in a position to stake claim over the Leader of Opposition post.
The Leader of the Opposition’s post cannot be bagged based on the combined strength of opposition parties, as per the rules.
This is likely to be the first time since the first Assembly came into existence in the state in 1960 that there will be no LoP.
“This election decided to whom Shiv Sena, NCP belong”: Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar’s jab
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Deputy Ajit Pawar made a snarky remark saying that the election result in the state has shown whom the “Shiv Sena and NCP belong to”.
Election Results 2024 LIVE: “People showered us with a lot of love,” says Eknath Shinde after Mahayuti’s big win in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the people of the state showered the Mahayuti alliance with a lot of love this election. His comments came as the NDA is inching towards victory.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is leading from the Baramati seat, said that all the “ladki bahins” (citing a government initiative) came together to support the Mahayuti government.
“We promise you we will keep our feet on the ground and work for the people. After the results, I called Devendra Fadnavis and told him that we have a lot of work to do,” he said.
Amruta Fadnavis, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ wife, said that Mahayuti winning the assembly election is “the best” for the state.
“I am very happy with the outcome. It is phenomenal. The hard work of the party, Devendra Fadnavis, and all the workers of the party has paid off…What has happened is best for the state,” she said.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s party JMM wins four seats in the state. The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) wins one seat.
As Mahayuti inched closer to a win in Maharashtra, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that there is no infighting over the Chief Ministerial position in the alliance.
“It will be decided after talks…Amit Shah had spoken about this. We will figured it out among ourselves,” he said.
With the JMM-led alliance set to win the Jharkhand assembly elections, Hemant Soren’s wife, Kalpana Soren, celebrates with party workers.
#WATCH | Giridih: As JMM-led Mahagathbandhan continues its lead in Jharkhand, party candidate from Gandey and CM Hemant Soren’s wife, Kalpana Soren celebrates#JharkhandAssemblyElection2024pic.twitter.com/QZ4h8sErXi
– ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP leaders in Maharashtra for Mahayuti’s win in the state.
महाराष्ट्र में महायुति की महाविजय पर प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi एवं @BJP4India के सभी कर्मठ एवं समर्पित कार्यकर्ताओं को बहुत- बहुत बधाई।
महाराष्ट्र की जनता ने अभूतपूर्व जनादेश देकर यह बता दिया है कि उनका भरोसा सुशासन और विकास के प्रति भाजपा की प्रतिबद्धता में है, गरीब…
– Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 23, 2024
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s party’s JMM workers celebrate as the party leads in 32 out of the 81 assembly seats.
#WATCH | Ranchi | JMM workers celebrate as the JMM-led alliance is leading in 51 seats in Jharkhand pic.twitter.com/Cojdab8vlr
– ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2024
6 months after Lok Sabha high, Sharad Pawar’s NCP hits all-time lowOne of Indian politics’ most resilient figures, Sharad Pawar, has hinted that he will quit active politics after his Rajya Sabha term ends in 2026. If the 83-year-old goes ahead with the plan, his retirement will come after his last Maharashtra Assembly elections at the helm of his party proving to be one of the biggest blots in an otherwise stellar career.
The BJP is leading in 125 seats in Maharashtra, while the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) is ahead in 56 seats. The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) is leading in 18 seats. Here is the status of top five parties in Maharashtra.
Bypoll Result Live: Trinamool sweeps Bengal bypolls, wrests seat from BJP after 10 yearsMamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress appears set to win all six assembly constituencies in West Bengal where bypolls were held.
In Sitai, Madarihat, and Naihati, Trinamool candidates have already been declared winners. Sangita Roy won in Sitai by a 1.3 lakh margin, bagging over 1.6 lakh votes against the BJP’s Dipak Kumar Ray, who could manage to win just 35,000 votes.
Maharashtra Election Result 2024: NCP (Ajit Pawar) candidate Aditi Sunil Tatkare wins Shrivardhan constituency
NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) candidate Aditi Sunil Tatkare wins Shrivardhan constituency with a total of 1,16,050 votes.
Election Results 2024 LIVE: 1st win from Maharashtra’s Wadala, BJP candidate Kalidas Nilkanth Kolambkar wins seat
BJP candidate Kalidas Nilkanth Kolambkar has won the Wadala seat in Maharashtra assembly election against Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray team) Shraddha Jadhav.
As the NDA, or the Mahayuti alliance, is inching towards victory in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reiterated the “ek hai toh mumkin hai” pitch.
एक है तो ‘सेफ’ है !
मोदी है तो मुमकिन हैं ! #Maharashtra#महाराष्ट्र– Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) November 23, 2024
Heartfelt congratulations to the people of Maharashtra for the historic victory of the BJP-Mahayuti alliance in the Assembly elections! Under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, the BJP-Mahayuti has consistently prioritized development and remains committed to…
– Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) November 23, 2024
Election Results 2024 LIVE: Amit Shah dials Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar to congratulate Mahayuti’s win in Maharashtra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah dialled Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar to congratulate Mahayuti’s win in the state.
Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Devendra Fadnavis Gets Call From Mother As BJP Celebrates Maharashtra ResultsThe ruling BJP-led alliance is leading with a huge margin in Maharashtra and appears set to retain the state. As leads painted a favourable picture for the BJP, a heartwarming phone call between Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his mother is going viral.
A video showed him speaking to his mother, Sarita Fadnavis, who called to congratulate him.
“I will come in the evening. I will finish everything here and come by evening. I will let you know. Thank you, give your blessings,” Mr Fadnavis was heard saying.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s JMM party and the BJP are locked in a close contest in the state assembly elections.
According to the latest Election Commission data, JMM is leading on 30 seats, while the BJP is leading on 27 seats.
NCP workers beat dhols, dance and celebrate outside the residence of party chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in Mumbai as he leads from Baramati seat.
#WATCH | NCP workers beat dhols, dance and celebrate outside the residence of party chief and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Mumbai as official EC trends show Mahayuti forming the government in the state once again.
Mahayuti is leading on 217 seats (BJP 124, Shiv Sena 56, NCP 37) and… pic.twitter.com/DB8mqkBFXG
– ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2024
Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and his party leaders celebrated with ‘ladoos’ as Mahayuti is inching closer to form the government in the state.
#WATCH | Thane | Maharashtra CM & Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and his party leaders celebrate with ‘ladoos’ as Mahayuti is set to form govt in the state pic.twitter.com/HisjKYQTor
– ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2024
Maharashtra Election Result 2024: “This is a landslide victory,” says Eknath Shinde as NDA inches closer to victory
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that it is a “landslide victory” for the NDA as the alliance inches closer to victory in the state. He also thanked the voters for their support in the elections.
Amit Thackeray, MNS leader Raj Thackeray’s son, is trailing in the Mahim assembly constituency in Maharashtra.
He is involved in a triangular contest with Shiv Sena’s Sadanand Sarvankar and Mahesh Sawant of Sena (UBT) – who is leading.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and BJP’s Chandrashekhar Bawankule hug each other as NDA inches closer to victory in Maharashtra. According to the latest trends, NDA is leading on 224 seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi is leading on 54 seats.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s party Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is leading on 30 seats, while the BJP is leading on 27 seats.
The BJP is leading on majority of the seats in Maharashtra at 124, following by the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) at 56 seats. The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) is leading on 19 seats.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is leading in all six seats in West Bengal.
In West Bengal, bypolls were held on six seats – Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur, Taldangra, Sitai (SC), and Madarihat (ST).
Election 2024 results: Sanjay Raut demands re-election through ballot papers
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) leader Sanjay Raut has demanded a re-election through ballot papers as the Mahayuti alliance is trailing in Maharashtra. According to him, it is “impossible” that the NDA is leading.
Maharashtra Elections 2024, Worli: Aditya Thackeray Trails Milind Deora By 600 Votes In Worli BlockbusterOne of the biggest Sena vs Sena battles in Maharashtra has Aditya Thackeray, son of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray, in a narrow lead over Milind Deora, the candidate from the Eknath Shinde faction. As of 11.30 am on Saturday, the younger Thackeray is trailing Mr Deora, a former Congress MP who jumped ship and joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in January, by a margin of 597 votes.
The Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti alliance, or the NDA, is inching towards victory in Maharashtra. According to the latest trends, NDA is leading on 220 seats, while the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi is leading on 59 seats.
Shiv Sena workers have started celebrating outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence as Mahayuti is on its way to winning with a thumping majority in Maharashtra assembly elections.
#WATCH | Mumbai | Shiv Sena workers celebrate outside Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s residence as Mahayuti is on its way to winning with a thumping majority in Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/fiiXK8L3K7
– ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2024
BJP leader and candidate from Kothrud, Chandrakant Patil celebrates as he leads in the assembly constituency.
#WATCH | BJP leader and candidate from Kothrud, Chandrakant Patil celebrates as he leads in the Assembly constituency as votes are being counted in Maharashtra elections
(video source: Office of Chandrakant Patil) pic.twitter.com/YUjnmk6u7v
– ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2024
Maharashtra Election Result 2024: State BJP Chief Chandrashekar Bawankule leads in Kamthi
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekar Bawankule leads in Kamthi assembly seat in Nagpur by 6, 421 votes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach the BJP headquarters in New Delhi at 6:30 pm today.
#WATCH | Baramati, Maharashtra: Supporters of Maharashtra Deputy CM & NCP Candidate from Baramati Assembly Ajit Pawar burst crackers as Ajit Pawar is leading with 15,382 votes ss per the official EC trends.
Mahayuti has crossed the majority mark of 145 seats in the state. (BJP… pic.twitter.com/sPTHWCva8p
– ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2024
JMM leader Mahua Majhi is trailing in the Ranchi assembly constituency.
Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra extended her lead by over one lakh votes after two hours of counting of the ballots in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll in Kerala, according to the Election Commission.
According to EC figures at around 10.20 am, Priyanka received 1,65,487 votes with LDF’s Sathyan Mokeri at second with 56,929 and BJP’s Navya Haridas third with 31,018 votes.
The bypoll for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat was held on November 13.
Of the 16 candidates who contested, the main contenders are Priyanka, who is making her electoral debut, CPI(M)-led LDF’s Sathyan Mokeri, a political veteran, and BJP-headed NDA’s Navya Haridas.
Maharashtra Election Results 2024: BJP’s Sreejaya Chavan, ex-Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan’s daughter leads from Bhokar seat
BJP candidate Sreejaya Chavan, daughter of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, leads by 1,878 votes in the Bhokar seat.
Jharkhand Congress in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir, party’s Observers for the state Tariq Anwar, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, and Krishna Allavuru and former state Congress chief Rajesh Thakur hold a meeting in Ranchi as the INDIA bloc leads over the half-way mark in the state.
#WATCH | #JharkhandAssemblyElection2024 | JMM-led Mahagathbandhan has crossed the majority mark in the state as per official EC trends, currently leading on 51 of the 81 seats.
Congress incharge for the state Ghulam Ahmad Mir, party’s Observers for the state Tariq Anwar, Mallu… pic.twitter.com/hQOPKeYGtm
– ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2024
Jharkhand Assembly Election Results: INDIA bloc takes lead with 51 seats, NDA trails
After over two hours of counting, the Opposition INDIA bloc has taken a massive lead in over 50 seats. The NDA is now trailing with 28 seats.
Eknath Shinde: Kopri-Pachpakhdi
Devendra Fadnavais: Nagpur South-West
Ajit Pawar: Baramati
Prithviraj Chavan: Karad South
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was leading in the Barhait assembly constituency by a margin of 2,812 votes against BJP’s Gamliyel Hembrom.
In 2019, Soren contested two seats — Barhait and Dumka — and won both by a margin of 25,740 votes and 13,188 votes respectively.
Later, he vacated Dumka seat from where his brother Basant Soren got elected in the bypoll. Soren had to resign as the CM shortly before his arrest on January 31 by the ED in a money laundering case.
Election 2024: Priyanka Gandhi leads in Wayanad debut
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi is leading from Kerala’s Wayanad constituency. She is contesting the election for the first time, after her brother, Rahul Gandhi, dropped from the Wayanad race.
Sita Soren, BJP leader and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s sister-in-law is leading from the Jamtara seat, as per the early trends.
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