Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election Results 2024: NDA’s Big Win, JMM-Congress Retains Jharkhand

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts:

• The Mahayuti alliance crossed 221 seats in Maharashtra.
• The JMM-Congress coalition secured a third term in Jharkhand with 50 seats.
• BJP emerged as the largest party in Maharashtra, surpassing 100 seats.
• Maharashtra’s opposition MVA lagged behind with just 55 seats.
• Priyanka Gandhi led comfortably in Wayanad with a massive margin.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth:

Massive Victory for NDA in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance—comprising BJP, Ajit Pawar’s NCP, and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena—secured a landslide victory, leading in 221 of the 288 assembly seats. The opposition MVA coalition, comprising Congress, NCP, and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, was restricted to just 55 seats. The BJP alone crossed the 100-seat mark, emerging as the state’s largest party.

JMM-Congress Triumph in Jharkhand

Jharkhand saw a fierce battle, but the JMM-Congress coalition defied exit polls to secure 50 out of 81 seats, ensuring a third consecutive term. The BJP-led NDA trailed behind with 30 seats, marking a significant defeat.

Key Takeaways to Remember:

• Maharashtra: NDA’s landslide victory; MVA faced a setback.
• Jharkhand: JMM-Congress coalition retained power against exit poll predictions.

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