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Exit polls indicate a favorable outcome for the BJP-led alliances in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections, suggesting a potential consolidation of power for the ruling coalition in Maharashtra and a tight race in Jharkhand.
Maharashtra: BJP Alliance Likely to Retain Power
Projections across multiple exit polls suggest the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is on track to retain power in Maharashtra, leveraging its incumbent advantage. The majority mark in the 288-seat assembly is 145, and the BJP-Sena-NCP coalition is expected to cross or come close to this threshold:
- P-Marq: BJP alliance: 137-157 seats; Congress-led coalition: 126-146 seats; Others: 2-8 seats.
- Matrize: BJP alliance: 150-170 seats; Congress-led coalition: 110-130 seats; Others: 8-10 seats.
- Peoples Pulse: BJP alliance: 175-195 seats; Congress-led coalition: 85-112 seats; Others: 7-12 seats.
- Times Now-JVC: BJP alliance: 150-167 seats; Congress-led coalition: 107-125 seats; Others: 13-14 seats.
If these projections hold, the BJP-led coalition will solidify its position in Maharashtra, ensuring continuity of governance.
Jharkhand: Close Contest, BJP Slightly Ahead
The battle for Jharkhand appears more competitive, with exit polls projecting a narrow lead for the BJP-led NDA over the ruling JMM-led INDIA alliance:
- Matrize: BJP alliance: 42-47 seats; INDIA alliance: 25-30 seats; Others: 1-4 seats.
- Axis My India: INDIA alliance: 53 seats; BJP alliance: 25 seats; Others: 3 seats.
- Times Now-JVC: BJP alliance: 40-44 seats; INDIA alliance: 30-40 seats; Others: 1 seat.
With the majority mark in the 81-seat assembly set at 41, these results suggest a tight race, with the BJP maintaining a slight edge in most surveys.
Awaiting Official Results
While exit polls offer insights into voter trends, the final results will confirm whether these projections hold true. Counting of votes and declaration of results will determine the political landscape in these key states.
