By Bulletin Times 
Election Results 2024 LIVE: Will Maharashtra and Jharkhand Tilt in Favor of the NDA?
The wait is finally over—vote counting for the crucial 2024 assembly elections has begun, and the air is buzzing with anticipation. All eyes are locked on Maharashtra and Jharkhand, where the political landscape is set to shift dramatically by the end of the day.
Maharashtra: A Battle of Titans
With 288 assembly seats up for grabs, Maharashtra has become the stage for one of the fiercest electoral battles in recent memory. The ruling Mahayuti alliance—led by BJP, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction—is squaring off against the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), a coalition of Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction.
Here’s the breakdown:
Mahayuti: BJP (149 seats), Shiv Sena (81), and NCP (59).
MVA: Congress (101 seats), Shiv Sena (UBT) (95), and NCP (86).
The stakes are high, especially since this is the first election since the Shiv Sena and NCP split into rival factions. Exit polls have predicted a strong showing for the Mahayuti alliance, but surprises are always around the corner in politics. Key players like CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Aaditya Thackeray, and Ajit Pawar will be closely watched as the results pour in.
Jharkhand: A Crucial Test for the JMM-Led Alliance over in Jharkhand, the fight for the 81-seat assembly is heating up. The ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc is battling to hold its ground against the BJP-led NDA, which is determined to reclaim the state.
Seat-sharing highlights:
INDIA bloc: JMM (41), Congress (30), RJD (6), CPI(ML) (4).
NDA: BJP (68), AJSU (10), JD(U) (2), LJP (1).
For Chief Minister Hemant Soren, this election is more than just a political contest—it’s a make-or-break moment, especially after his arrest earlier this year. While exit polls remain divided, the possibility of a hung assembly is looming large.
The Bigger Picture: Bypolls and Beyond
It’s not just Maharashtra and Jharkhand in the spotlight. Results from bypolls across 15 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand will also be revealed today. These could set the tone for what’s to come in the 2024 general elections.
What’s at Stake?
For both alliances, these results are more than just numbers—they’re a reflection of public sentiment heading into a pivotal election year. Will the NDA tighten its grip on power, or will the INDIA bloc deliver an upset?
Stay tuned as we bring you live updates on what promises to be a day of high drama, surprises, and, ultimately, a clearer picture of India’s political future.