November 23 marks a significant day for Maharashtra as the results of the 2024 Assembly elections are set to be announced. The Maharashtra Assembly elections, held on November 20, saw a fierce contest between two major alliances. The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti coalition, which includes Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), is currently leading, with hopes of retaining power in the state. On the other hand, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), consisting of Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (Sharad Pawar), is challenging the incumbent government. With results pending, the excitement is palpable. Let's head to the streets of Mumbai to hear what the city's residents have to say about the ongoing political drama.
23 November,2024 05:21 PM IST
The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is set for a thumping victory in Maharashtra. The BJP headquarter at Nariman Point in Mumbai has erupted into huge celebration. BJP leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Vinod Tawde, Chandrashekhar Bawankule reached the BJP headquarters to celebrate the impending victory. Party workers of the Mahayuti Alliance celebrated with Dhol, Nagada and sweets before the Maharashtra Election Result 2024 official announcement.
23 November,2024 04:53 PM IST
With the Mahayuti alliance all set to claim a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024, the BJP headquarter at Nariman Point, Mumbai is gearing up for a huge celebration. Jalebis and Laddus are being made outside the office as party members celebrate the impending victory. BJP leader Chitra Wagh was seen trying her hands on making Jalebi which will be distributed amongst the party workers to celebrate the occasion.
23 November,2024 04:28 PM IST
The BJP led Mahayuti coalition is all set to claim a sweeping victory in the state of Maharashtra. Actress Swara Bhaskar’s husband Fahad Ahmad, NCP (SCP) leader contested in the elections from the Anushakti Nagar constituency that has been a bastion of NCP veteran Nawab Malik. While as per ECI’s figures by 2 pm, Fahad Ahmad is trailing behind Sana Malik of the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Fahad Ahmad and wife Swara Bhaskar cried foul and levelled accusations of EVM tampering. Swara Bhasker had campaigned for husband Fahad intensely in the constituency.
23 November,2024 03:33 PM IST
As BJP-led Mahyuti is set to claim a sweeping victory in the state, the BJP office in Mumbai is gearing up for a big celebration. Sweets have been called in in huge numbers and the decorations have already begun. The enthusiastic party workers have started pouring in huge numbers and were seen dancing to celebrate the seeming victory of their party. BJP leader Vinod Tawde was also seen at the BJP office along with other leaders who are gathering in high spirits to celebrate BJP’s performance in the state of Maharashtra. Maharashtra Election Results are expected to be confirmed by evening after the vote counting concludes for the 288 assembly seats.
23 November,2024 02:57 PM IST
Worli is witnessing a tough contest in the ongoing election, with the incumbent Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray facing a serious challenge from Milind Deora, who recently joined Shiv Sena after leaving the Congress party. The seat, part of the South Mumbai Lok Sabha constituency, has traditionally been a stronghold of Shiv Sena, and Aaditya Thackeray has significant public support in the area. However, Milind Deora, a well-known figure in South Mumbai and a former Member of Parliament for the constituency, is posing a tough challenge. Also in the fray is Sandeep Deshpande of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, who shares family ties with the Thackeray clan. As of 11:38 am, according to Election Commission of India (ECI) trends, Deora has managed to narrow the gap significantly, making the race even more intense. The competition between Aaditya Thackeray and Milind Deora remains tight, and the outcome is expected to change as the trends continue to come in.
23 November,2024 01:19 PM IST
In the high-octane Baramati seat, Maharashtra Deputy CM & NCP Candidate from Baramati Assembly Ajit Pawar is leading in the battle with his nephew Yugendra Pawar. Baramati constituency has been a bastian of the Pawars but since the split of the NCP into two factions, the battle has become even more intense. Supporters of Maharashtra Deputy CM & NCP Candidate from Baramati Assembly Ajit Pawar burst crackers to celebrate his lead. Mahayuti has crossed the majority mark of 145 seats in the state.
23 November,2024 12:05 PM IST
As Mahayuti has crossed the halfway mark in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut said, "They have done some 'gadbad', they have stolen some of our seats...This cannot be the public's decision. even the public does not agree with these results. Once the results are out, we will talk more. In every election seat, money-counting machines were installed. Is it possible that Shinde gets 60 seats, Ajit Pawar gets 40 seats and BJP gets 125 seats? The people of this state are not dishonest. We have their faith on the people of Maharashtra.". Counting is underway for the 288 assembly seats for the Maharashtra Election Results 2024.
23 November,2024 11:56 AM IST
It’s a high-stakes day in Maharashtra! The much-anticipated vote counting for the 2024 Assembly Elections is underway, and Mumbai, as always, is at the center of attention. From Colaba to Dahisar, Ghatkopar to Bandra, counting is taking place across multiple centers under tight security. Over 30,000 personnel have been deployed to ensure a smooth and transparent process. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation in the entire state as the fate of Maharashtra’s 288 assembly seats is decided in the Maharashtra Election Results 2024.
23 November,2024 10:06 AM IST
RJ-turned-actor Malishka Mendonsa, who essays the role of Indian political activist and poet Sarojini Naidu in the web series Freedom at Midnight, speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about her stint in showbiz. She discusses the challenges in her career and her controversial song on Mumbai potholes. Malishka has also dabbled into the dubbing space and voiced for popular animated characters like Anxiety in Inside Out 2 and Mona in The Incredibles. Watch the video for more.
22 November,2024 08:29 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
