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Last Updated: November 20, 2024, 08:50 IST
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Maharashtra Election 2024 Live Updates: Polling is taking place today across all 288 assembly seats and votes will be counted on November 23.
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE Updates: All 288 constituencies of Maharashtra is going to polls today in a high-stakes clash between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The election in Maharashtra is coinciding with the second phase of the Jharkhand Assembly Election on Wednesday.
The election campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly election ended on Monday (November 18). The Mahayuti alliance – comprising of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and Ajit Pawar-led ist Congress Party (NCP) are looking to retain power. The MVA alliance – comprising of Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and Sharad Pawar-led NCP – would be looking to make a strong political comeback.
Prominent faces in the campaign were Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra along with numerous Union Ministers. The Mahayuti alliance is banking on schemes like ‘Ladki Bahin” to maintain its foothold on power.
On the other hand, the opposition has reacted strongly to BJP’s slogans like “Batenge To Katenge” and “Ek Hai to Safe Hai”, which also became a point of content with Ajit Pawar’s NCP. The electoral heat also extended to religious lines – with the BJP accusing the Congress of promoting a “vote jihad” in Maharashtra and calling for a “dharam-yuddh” of votes.
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08:49 IST
Voter Turnout: Maharashtra Assembly Election 202
Voter turnout for 288 Maharashtra Assembly constituencies that are voting on November 20, 2024 to elect the new Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha. Check Here
Nov 20, 202408:47 IST
Maharashtra Elections LIVE: Sachin Tendulkar Casts Vote, Asks Everyone To Vote
After casting his vote, former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said, “I have been an icon of the ECI (Election Commission of India) for quite some time now. The message I am giving is to vote. It is our responsibility. I urge everyone to come out and vote.”
Nov 20, 202408:39 IST
Maharashtra Elections LIVE: Maharashtra CEO S Chockalingam Casts His Vote
Chief Electoral Officer of Maharashtra, S Chockalingam casts his vote for Maharashtra polls at the polling booth in Sachivalay Gymkhana, under the Colaba constituency.
Nov 20, 202408:33 IST
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 LIVE: Supriya Sule, Along With Family, Casts Vote
NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule along with her family showed their inked fingers after casting a vote for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024.
Nov 20, 202408:31 IST
Brother of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Offers Prayers At Temple As Maharashtra Goes To Vote
Brother of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Prakash Sambhaji Shinde offered prayers at a temple in Thane in Mumbai earlier today, as Maharashtra votes for its state assembly elections.
Nov 20, 202408:15 IST
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Casts Vote, Congratulates EC
After casting his vote, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said, “The arrangements (at the polling station) were very good. I congratulate the Election Commission. The elections are being held in the middle of the week, so everyone is expecting a high voter turnout.”
Nov 20, 202408:10 IST
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Akshay Kumar Casts His Vote, Greets Paps With 'Good Morning'
Akshay Kumar was among the first celebrities to step out and cast his vote during the elections. Kumar greeted the waiting paparazzi with a cheerful “Good morning,” setting the tone for the day. READ MORE
Nov 20, 202407:52 IST
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Film Director Kabir Khan Arrives At Polling Booth In Mumbai
Film director Kabir Khan arrives at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote for the Maharashtra polls.
Nov 20, 202407:46 IST
Maharashtra Election: Actor Rajkummar Rao Cast Vote In Mumbai, Says 'Please Step Out & Vote'
Actor Rajkummar Rao casted his vote for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 and said, “It is very important (to vote). Everyone, please step out and vote. This is the voting day, it is very important.” READ MORE
Nov 20, 202407:41 IST
Maharashtra Polls LIVE: Ajit Pawar Hopeful For Win In Baramati
After casting his vote, Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP candidate from Baramati Assembly constituency, Ajit Pawar said, “Even during Lok Sabha, members of our family were contesting against each other and everyone has seen that. I tried to meet everyone in Baramati. I am hopeful that this time the people of Baramati will make me victorious.”
Nov 20, 202407:39 IST
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: PM Modi Urges People To Participate In 'Festival Of Democracy'
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Voting is going on today for all the constituencies of Maharashtra Assembly Elections. I urge all the voters of the state to participate enthusiastically in this process and add beauty to this festival of democracy. On this occasion I appeal to all the youth and women voters to come forward and vote in large numbers.”
आज महाराष्ट्र विधानसभा निवडणुकीच्या सर्व जागांसाठी मतदान होत आहे.राज्यातील सर्व मतदारांना माझे आग्रहाचे आवाहन आहे की त्यांनी उत्साहाने या प्रक्रियेत सहभागी व्हावे आणि लोकशाहीच्या या उत्सवाची शोभा वाढवावी.यावेळी सर्व तरुण आणि महिला मतदारांना आवाहन करतो की त्यांनी मोठ्या संख्येने…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 20, 2024
07:31 IST
'This Is Our Basic Duty': Maharashtra Governor Urges To To Vote As Polling For Maharashtra Elections Underway
“Ours is the biggest democracy of the world. My appeal to all the youngsters, elders and women – they all should come and vote. Whomever they want to vote for is their choice but they should come out and vote. This is the basic duty of every citizen that whenever there is an election, we should go to the polling booth and vote,” Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishna was quoted by news agency ANI.
07:28 IST
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan Casts Vote As Maharashtra Goes To Polls Today
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan casted his vote at the polling booth at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai, under Colaba Assembly constituency.
Mahayuti has fielded Rahul Narwekar (BJP) from here, he faces a contest from Maha Vikas Aghadi’s Heera Devasi (Congress).
Nov 20, 202407:22 IST
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Shows 'Inked Finger'
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat showed his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Nagpur for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024.
Nov 20, 202407:15 IST
Maharashtra: Shiv Sena Candidate Shaina NC Urges People To Come Out & Vote
Shiv Sena candidate from Mumba Devi, Shaina NC said, “I have received the blessings of Maa Mumbadevi from the very first day… I hope that I work in service of the people and public interest…On hand there is our PM and on the other is the CM, Deputy CM – there has been cooperation from everyone…When we have the blessings of Ma Mumbadevi, I believe that victory is certain…I urge the people to come out and vote because when you vote, you carry out your moral responsibility…”
07:12 IST
Maharashtra Election 2024 LIVE: Ajit Pawar At Baramati Polling Station To Cast His Vote
Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP candidate from Baramati Assembly constituency, Ajit Pawar speaks to media as he arrived at a polling station in Baramati to cast his vote.
Nov 20, 202407:08 IST
Maharashtra Election 2024: Voting Across 288 Constituencies Begin
Voting for Maharashtra Election 2024 began on Wednesday. In Maharashtra, the polling is being held in all 288 Assembly constituencies.
