The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2022 have been a topic of great interest and anticipation, with the Mahayuti and MVA leaders both expressing confidence in their victory. The Mahayuti, consisting of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is in a tough competition with the MVA, which includes the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP).
The voting percentage in this election has seen an increase, with both sides interpreting it as a sign of greater support for their respective alliances. The Chief Electoral Officer of the state, S Chockalingam, praised the efforts made to increase voter participation and ensure smooth voting processes.
The BJP is contesting on 148 seats, followed by Shiv Sena at 80 and NCP at 52 in the Mahayuti alliance. On the other hand, the Congress is contesting on 102 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) on 96, and NCP (SP) on 86 in the MVA alliance.
Leaders from both alliances have expressed confidence in their victory, with Priyanka Chaturvedi from Shiv Sena (UBT) predicting a win for MVA and Minister Prataprao Jadhav believing Mahayuti will retain power.
Exit polls have predicted a victory for the Mahayuti alliance, with BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh stating that the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc will be “wiped out” in Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly polls.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has predicted that MVA will secure 160-165 seats, which is above the majority mark of 145 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly.
This election holds significance as it is the first one after the splits in NCP and Shiv Sena. The results will also have implications for all major parties, especially NCP and Shiv Sena, who have seen internal divisions in recent years.
In addition to the Maharashtra Assembly Elections, the results of the Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 and two LS seats will also be declared tomorrow. This adds to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the electoral outcomes in these states.
Overall, the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2022 have been closely watched and eagerly awaited by both the political parties involved and the general public. The results will shape the future political landscape of the state and have long-term implications for all the major players.