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Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 LIVE Updates: Maharashtra is gearing up for a smooth electoral process as the state prepares for voting today. With polling started at 7 AM, security arrangements have been tightened across polling booths to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting experience for all citizens. All 288 constituencies of Maharashtra will go to polls today in a high-stakes clash between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Voter turnout remains a critical focus, with both the Election Commission and local initiatives urging citizens to exercise their franchise.
In the ruling Mahayuti alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party is contesting on 149 seats, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena on 81 seats, while Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party is in the fray for 59 constituencies. Meanwhile, the opposition Congress will contest on 101 seats, Uddhav’s Shiv Sena has fielded candidates on 95 seats, and Sharad Pawar’s NCP on 86 seats.
Key leaders in the fray include Chief Minister Eknath Shinde from Kopri—Pachpakhadi, who faces Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Kedar Prakash Dighe. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is contesting from his stronghold, Nagpur South West, against Congress’ Prafulla Gudadhe. Meanwhile, NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is vying to retain Baramati, a traditional stronghold of the Pawar family, against Yungendra Pawar of NCP (SP)
Maharashtra records 58.22% Voter turnout till 5pm.
Till 5pm, Jharkhand (phase-II) and Maharashtra recorded 67.59% and 58.22% voter turnout respectively, as per Election Commission of India. pic.twitter.com/0dTCU5Tjvs
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani says, "I have just cast my vote. It is an extremely proud feeling as a citizen of Mumbai to exercise my right to vote....".
#watch | Mumbai: After casting her vote for the #maharashtraelection2024 , Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani says, "I have just cast my vote. It is an extremely proud feeling as a citizen of Mumbai to exercise my right to vote. I hope all Mumbaikars have come… pic.twitter.com/aG6xPVlhAa
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor leave from polling booth after casting their vote.
#watch | Actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor leave a polling booth in Mumbai after casting their vote for #maharashtraelections2024. pic.twitter.com/4GsZROSdXp
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
A voter turnout of 45.53% has been registered in the ongoing Maharashtra Assembly elections till 3 pm
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#watch | BJP candidate from Jalgaon, Girish Mahajan casts his vote at a polling station in Jalgaon for #maharashtraelection2024 pic.twitter.com/J0853YaJip
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
#watch | NCP-SCP leader and candidate from Mumbra-Kalwa Assembly constituency, Jitendra Ahwad says "I have just cast my vote. We are getting more than 160 seats..." https://t.co/84NsG9tBNA pic.twitter.com/WiUw1dzzZJ
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
#watch | Actor Twinkle Khanna leaves a polling booth in Mumbai after casting her vote for the #maharashtraassemblyelections2024. pic.twitter.com/MmgtrTZDEL
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
#watch | NCP-SCP leader and candidate from Mumbra-Kalwa Assembly constituency, Jitendra Ahwad casts his vote at a polling station in Thane for #maharashtraassemblyelection. pic.twitter.com/AJAJccSr14
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
After casting his vote at a polling station in Mumbai, Actor Ranbir Kapoor said, "It is your responsibility to vote. Please come and vote."
#watch | Mumbai: Actor Ranbir Kapoor says, "It is your responsibility to vote. Please come and vote..." https://t.co/P7JmVgZI8m pic.twitter.com/4dPXqqqUCt
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
CM Eknath Shinde's daughter-in-law and wife of Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, Vrushali Shrikant Shinde said, "The atmosphere is good, people are coming out of their homes to vote. Everyone should vote."
#watch | Thane, Maharashtra: Daughter-in-law of CM Eknath Shinde and wife of Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, Vrushali Shrikant Shinde says, "The atmosphere is good, people are coming out of their homes to vote. Everyone should vote..."#maharashtraassemblyelection pic.twitter.com/ajaHiXjE8z
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
#watch | Actor Arjun Kapoor cast his vote for the #maharashtraassemblyelections2024 at a polling booth in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/b2ylqcx8zn
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Thane, Maharashtra: On Maharashtra Elections 2024, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde said, "The atmosphere is good, people are coming out of their homes to vote. People are happy with the development work that has been done in the last two and a half years. Ladli Behna Yojana is an effective scheme and women are voting in large numbers for their brother. We are doing the politics of development."
#watch | Thane, Maharashtra: On #maharashtraelections2024, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde says, "The atmosphere is good, people are coming out of their homes to vote. People are happy with the development work that has been done in the last two and a half years. Ladli Behna Yojana… pic.twitter.com/3wUAzv3td0
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Actor Sohail Khan says, "I wish whoever gets elected loves Bandra the way all residents of Bandra love it. Voting is a responsibility. I appeal to everyone to increase the voting percentage because we are the ones who choose our politicians. It will be our fault if we don't vote."
#watch | Actor Sohail Khan says, "... I wish whoever gets elected loves Bandra the way all residents of Bandra love it... Voting is a responsibility. I appeal to everyone to increase the voting percentage because we are the ones who chose our politicians. It will be our fault if… https://t.co/TsqXbXwi1e pic.twitter.com/KrhMfIky4w
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, "I am confident that the Maha Vikas Aghadi will come to power in Maharashtra."
#watch | Bengaluru | Karnataka Deputy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar says, "I am confident that the Maha Vikas Aghadi will come to power in Maharashtra..." pic.twitter.com/8xJWIWkgPK
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, "I am confident that the Maha Vikas Aghadi will come to power in Maharashtra."
#watch | Bengaluru | Karnataka Deputy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar says, "I am confident that the Maha Vikas Aghadi will come to power in Maharashtra..." pic.twitter.com/8xJWIWkgPK
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
#watch | Actor Sohail Khan cast his vote for the #maharashtraassemblyelections2024 at a polling booth in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/WKX0xilHCF
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Mumbai: After casting her vote, Actor Isha Koppikar said, "I have exercised my right, because if I dont, someone will take away the right to choose my government from me. I urge everyone to vote and choose the right government for the progress of your state and country."
#watch | Mumbai: Actor Isha Koppikar says, "I have exercised my right, because if I dont, someone will take away the right to choose my government from me... I urge everyone to vote and choose the right government for the progress of your state and country." pic.twitter.com/sWiG9i4Trp
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
47.92% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in the second and final phase of #jharkhandelection2024 32.18% recorded till 1 pm in #maharashtraelection2024 pic.twitter.com/fhEqcv4w1v
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
NCP leader Praful Patel said, "Mahayuti is going to come to power in Maharashtra because of the work we have done for women, farmers, and youth. Maharashtra is getting huge investments...The people who are frustrated and who know that they are going to lose keep making allegations against others. We are not doing that because we know the public is voting for us based on our work."
#watch | NCP leader Praful Patel says "Mahayuti is going to come to power in Maharashtra because of the work we have done for women, farmers and youth. Maharashtra is getting huge investments...The people who are frustrated and who know that they are going to lose keep making… https://t.co/neJZcUPSf2 pic.twitter.com/NopC21MIkw
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Actor and BJP MP Hema Malini, along with her daughter, actor Esha Deol, exercised their voting rights for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Mumbai.
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'We Are Going To Get Around 175 Seats. We will have a clear majority..' Says NCP Leader Praful Patel
#watch | NCP leader Praful Patel says "We are going to get around 175 seats. We will have a clear majority and we are coming back to power."#maharashtraassemblyelection pic.twitter.com/ZFHKT86jwy
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Actors Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani cast their vote at polling booth in Mumbai.
#watch | Actors Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani cast their vote for #maharashtraelections2024, at a polling booth in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/GljD4xrBPJ
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Mumbai: After casting his vote, singer Kailash Kher said, "Voting is a celebration of democracy. I urge everyone to vote."
#watch | Mumbai: Singer Kailash Kher says, "... Voting is a celebration of democracy... I urge everyone to vote..." https://t.co/wv7TRrPmuh pic.twitter.com/2AT0yp57u9
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Mumbai: After casting his vote, Actor Tushar Kapoor said, "Many people don't vote because they have no interest in politics. But we should feel proud of our city and our country and we should never give up on democracy. This is the least we can do. Every vote matters."
#watch | Mumbai: Actor Tushar Kapoor says, "Many people dont vote because they have no interest in politics. But we should feel proud of our city and our country and we should never give up on democracy. This is the least we can do... Every vote matters..." https://t.co/nijmm7dXqw pic.twitter.com/WkAaYDJUpE
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
After casting his vote in Mumbai, Veteran Actor Prem Chopra said, "I could have voted from home, but I came to the polling station."
"मैं घर पर भी वोट डाल सकता था, लेकिन मैं मतदान केंद्र आया" ◆ मुंबई में वोट डालने के बाद प्रेम चोपड़ा ने कहा#maharashtraelection2024 | महाराष्ट्र विधानसभा चुनाव | Voted | Vote | Prem Chopra pic.twitter.com/hBJsZo3l16
— News24 (@news24tvchannel) November 20, 2024
#watch | Lyricist Gulzar and his daughter, Director Meghna Gulzar cast their vote for #maharashtraelections2024, at a polling booth in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/D8b0wT3Aty— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Mumbai: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said, "The atmosphere is good but voting percentage is low. It should be increased and people should vote. A law should be made to make voting compulsory. Mahayuti will get 165-170 seats, we will get a clear majority and our government will be formed."
#watch | Mumbai: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale says, "The atmosphere is good but voting percentage is low. It should be increased and people should vote. A law should be made to make voting compulsory...Mahayuti will get 165-170 seats, we will get a clear majority and our… pic.twitter.com/juW66K1qbO
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Actor Anupam Kher cast his vote for Maharashtra Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Mumbai.
#watch | Actor Anupam Kher cast his vote for #maharashtraelections2024, at a polling booth in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/vshe4ngvjT
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Amravati, Maharashtra: Ravi Rana, an independent candidate from the Badnera Assembly seat, said, "In Maharashtra, the Mahayuti government will be formed with a majority and I am confident that the chief minister will be from the BJP."
#watch | Amravati, Maharashtra: Ravi Rana, an independent candidate from Badnera Assembly seat, says, "...In Maharashtra, the Mahayuti government will be formed with a majority and I am confident that the chief minister will be from the BJP..."#maharashtraelections2024 https://t.co/YAzlXFywlE pic.twitter.com/nxgolkz4zQ
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
31.37% voter turnout recorded till 11 am in the second and final phase of #jharkhandelection2024 18.14% recorded till 11 am in #maharashtraelection2024 pic.twitter.com/5xVsp4RUEz
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Thane: After casting his vote, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said, "Today is the festival of democracy and everyone should participate and vote and this will strengthen Maharashtra, democracy. People have not forgotten what happened in 2019, the mandate was for Mahayuti but Mahayuti could not form the government. People have seen their (Maha Vikas Aghadi) 2.5 years of rule and have also seen our 2.5 years of rule. We started the development that they had stopped. We started many schemes including Ladli Behna. Mahayuti will form the government with a huge majority."
#watch | Thane: After casting his vote, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, "Today is the festival of democracy and everyone should participate and vote and this will strengthen Maharashtra, democracy. People have not forgotten what happened in 2019, the mandate was for Mahayuti… pic.twitter.com/MrvO0RtKnV
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
After casting his vote, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate from Worli, Aaditya Thackeray said "Step out and vote."
#watch | After casting his vote for #maharashtraassemblyelections, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate from Worli, Aaditya Thackeray says "Step out and vote" https://t.co/WFbfzlNWgA pic.twitter.com/3KjhklnWPJ
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Former Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, his wife Rashmi Thackeray, and their son & party leader Aaditya Thackeray arrive at a polling station in Mumbai to cast their votes for Maharashtra Assembly Elections.
#watch | Former Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, his wife Rashmi Thackeray and their son and party leader Aaditya Thackeray arrive at a polling station in Mumbai to cast their votes for #maharashtraassemblyelections pic.twitter.com/CVpmtpkc4q
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
After casting his vote, Milind Deora said, "People should step out and vote in large numbers. Voting is everyone's right and duty. The parties, the alliance that has worked for people would like to work for them even in the time to come."
#watch | Milind Deora says, "People should step out and vote in large numbers. Voting is everyone's right and duty. The parties, the alliance that has worked for people would like to work for them even in the time to come..." https://t.co/dykZRSvytQ pic.twitter.com/65MRnUDN4B
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP and candidate from Worli Assembly seat, Milind Deora showed his inked finger after voting for Maharashtra Elections 2024 at a polling booth.
#watch | Shiv Sena MP and candidate from Worli Assembly seat, Milind Deora shows his inked finger after voting for #maharashtraelections2024, at a polling booth in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/j8tjaOrv00
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Thane: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with his family show their inked fingers after casting vote for Maharashtra Elections 2024.
#watch | Thane: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with his family show their inked fingers after casting vote for #maharashtraelections2024 pic.twitter.com/G09rn5nhm2
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Maharashtra: Union Minister Raksha Khadse casts her vote for the Maharashtra Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Jalgaon.
#watch | Maharashtra: Union Minister Raksha Khadse casts her vote for the #maharashtraelections2024, at a polling booth in Jalgaon. pic.twitter.com/5RtlP3mbaD
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Nashik City Police Commissioner, Sandeep Karnik said, "Polling is underway at 1,250 polling stations in Nashik. We have deployed a total of 3000 jawans from local police, home guards, central paramilitary forces, BDDS, and others. We have identified 40 sensitive places in Nashik where paramilitary forces have been deployed. We will ensure that the orders of the District Collector and Election Officer are followed."
#watch | #maharashtraassemblyelections: Nashik City Police Commissioner, Sandeep Karnik says "Polling is underway at 1,250 polling stations in Nashik. We have deployed a total of 3000 jawans from local police, home guards, central paramilitary forces, BDDS and others. We have… pic.twitter.com/s61xz6pPkm
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Nagpur: After casting his vote, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "Maharashtra is a progressive and prosperous state of the country. This state receives the highest foreign investment and agricultural exports are also increasing here. It is a role model state for the country. A good government and good leadership can change the future of Maharashtra. Today is the festival of democracy, I appeal to the people to vote and exercise their democratic rights. We will win with a good majority in Maharashtra. People have to vote for development and the future of the state."
#watch | Nagpur: After casting his vote, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, "Maharashtra is a progressive and prosperous state of the country. This state receives the highest foreign investment and agricultural exports are also increasing here. It is a role model state for the… pic.twitter.com/JJTPOoOvnU
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress president & Sakoli candidate, Nana Patole said, "In Maharashtra, Maha Vikas Aghadi will form its government under the leadership of Congress. Congress is going to get the maximum number of votes in the state. The way Vinod Tawde was caught distributing money yesterday. He said he was distributing letters, what was the compulsion of the BJP state chief to go and distribute letters? They are trying to lie. By distributing money and liquor, are they doing vote jihad?."
#watch | Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress president & party's candidate from Sakoli, Nana Patole says "In Maharashtra, Maha Vikas Aghadi will form its government under the leadership of Congress. Congress is going to get the maximum number of votes in the state. The way Vinod Tawde… pic.twitter.com/nAnIfN6PZD— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Mumbai: After casting his vote for Maharashtra Elections 2024, Singer Vishal Dadlani said "I appeal to you to please come and vote. It is ridiculous that we have to appeal to come and cast your votes. This is your state, your country, if there is love for the country then please come and cast your votes. Rural Maharashtra is charged up to vote."
#watch | Mumbai: After casting his vote for #maharashtraelections2024, Musician Vishal Dadlani says "I appeal to you please come and vote. It is ridiculous that we have to appeal to come and cast your votes. This is your state, your country, if there is love for the country then… pic.twitter.com/SkxHtLJwyn
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari urged voters, "Everyone should vote, it is our right in a democracy. I appeal to people to vote in large numbers and strengthen democracy."
#watch | Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, "Everyone should vote, voting is our right in democracy. I appeal to people to vote in large numbers and strengthen democracy."#maharashtraelections2024 pic.twitter.com/pGuqRVK3iq
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Maharashtra Congress president & party's candidate from Sakoli, Nana Patole cast his vote for Maharashtra Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Mumbai.
#watch | Maharashtra Congress president & party's candidate from Sakoli, Nana Patole cast his vote for #maharashtraelections2024, at a polling booth in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/jci6gL9ZQL
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Nanded: BJP leader & Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan said, "This is the biggest festival of democracy, I appeal to the people to cooperate and vote. Voting is our duty. If you vote, it will help a good and strong govt to come to power."
#watch | Voting on all 288 assembly constituencies and Nanded Lok Sabha by-elections taking place today.In Nanded, BJP leader & Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan says, "...This is the biggest festival of democracy, I appeal to the people to cooperate and vote. Voting is our duty. If… pic.twitter.com/p3scZWvrgX
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Union Minister Piyush Goyal arrived at a polling station in Mumbai to cast his vote for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024.
#watch | Union Minister Piyush Goyal arrives at a polling station in Mumbai to cast his vote for #maharashtraassemblyelections2024 pic.twitter.com/GjOXYJDTga
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
After casting her vote for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, Actor Genelia D'Souza said, "Everyone has the right to cast their votes. People should come out and practice their their. It is an important day today, you can make a big difference."
#watch | After casting her vote for #maharashtraassemblyelections, Actor Genelia D'Souza says "Everyone has the right to cast their votes. People should come out and practice their their. It is an important day today, you can make a big difference..." pic.twitter.com/vZpXHgL48z
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Actor Riteish Deshmukh said, "Maha Vikas Aghadi is going to form its government in Maharashtra. Both my brothers are going to win."
#watch | Actor Riteish Deshmukh says "Maha Vikas Aghadi is going to form its government in Maharashtra...Both my brothers are going to win"#maharashtraassemblyelections https://t.co/fPccwqZC4P pic.twitter.com/hMOYSMxcaX
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Actor couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza cast their votes at a polling station in Latur.
#watch | Actor couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza cast their votes at a polling station in Latur for #maharashtraassemblyelections pic.twitter.com/Zi4XzwKt2O
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Nagpur: Maharashtra BJP President and party's candidate from Kamthi, Chandrashekhar Bawankule says "I appeal to the people of Maharashtra to come out and cast their votes in large numbers. I expect 100% voting today. The elected government is going to work for 14 crore people of the state for the next 5 years. Vindo Tawde is being defamed by the wrong means. it is a planned conspiracy to trap Vinod Tawde. The Election Commission will clear everything."
#watch | Nagpur: Maharashtra BJP President and party's candidate from Kamthi, Chandrashekhar Bawankule says "I appeal to the people of Maharashtra to come out and cast their votes in large numbers. I expect 100% voting today. The elected government is going to work for 14 crore… https://t.co/35YDnf3qSk pic.twitter.com/tWHre1BXZd
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: 6.61% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 9 AM.
12.71% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in the second and final phase of #jharkhandelection2024 6.61% recorded till 9 am in #maharahstraelection2024 pic.twitter.com/rdSA53bxuf
— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024
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