Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024

Major parties include the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Shiv Sena (UBT) (Uddhav Thackeray faction), NCP (SP) (Sharad Pawar faction), Republican Party Of India (A) and others.

The Election Commission website and official updates from the state government will provide real-time election updates and results. 

Votes are counted electronically using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and results are typically announced the same day. The Election Commission will specify the date for counting. The results will be declared on November 23. 

Generally, voting requires physical presence at the designated polling station. However, certain groups like military personnel and election staff can vote via postal ballot. 

The Election Commission’s website provides information on polling stations. Voters can check their designated location online or in their voter information slip provided by election authorities.

Documents include proof of age (e.g., birth certificate, school certificate), proof of residence (e.g., Aadhaar card, utility bills), and identity proof (e.g., passport, PAN card). 

Eligible voters can register through the National Voter Service Portal (NVSP) online or by visiting the nearest election office to fill out Form 6. 

Voter registration status can be checked on the Election Commission of India’s website. You can search by name or using your Voter ID number.

Any Indian citizen aged 18 or older, residing in Maharashtra, and listed on the electoral roll for their constituency is eligible to vote. 

Maharashtra has 288 assembly constituencies, each represented by one member in the state legislative assembly. The election will fill all these seats.

The Maharashtra assembly elections will be held on November 20, with the counting of votes for all 288 constituencies scheduled for November 23.