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Counting of votes for the Maharashtra assembly polls is currently underway, with Fahad Ahmad, the candidate from Sharad Pawar's party, leading in the Anushakti Nagar constituency against Sana Malik of the rival NCP faction, as of 12:40 pm. Ahmad has garnered 2,751 votes after fifteen rounds of counting, with five more to follow. Anushakti Nagar falls within the Mumbai South-Central Lok Sabha constituency. Ahmad, a former youth leader of the Samajwadi Party, joined Pawar's party shortly before the elections and is married to Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker. The BJP-led NDA appears poised for a significant victory, with a voter turnout exceeding 66%, surpassing the 61% seen in the 2019 elections. The BJP is contesting 148 seats, while its allies, including the Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP, are competing for 80 and 53 seats, respectively, in a contest against the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. 
Published: Nov 23 2024, 10 ameznews.inThe BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has achieved a significant victory in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, eclipsing the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi. With the focus now shifting to the next Chief Minister, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that a decision is forthcoming, emphasizing that it will be made collectively by the alliance leaders under the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Fadnavis, a former Chief Minister, noted that there would be no disputes regarding the selection. The contest appears to be primarily between Fadnavis and outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who played a pivotal role in the BJP's success after the 2022 Shiv Sena rebellion. While the BJP is poised for its best performance, it may fall short of a majority without Shinde's support. The dynamics could shift further with the backing of Ajit Pawar's NCP faction, complicating the leadership landscape ahead of the final decision.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 3 pmeznews.inFollowing a successful bypoll in Uttar Pradesh, where the BJP-RLD alliance secured seven out of nine Assembly seats, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reaffirmed his controversial slogan '_batenge toh katenge_' (if we are divided, we will be slaughtered) that has characterized the election discourse. In a post on X, he attributed the victory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and highlighted the slogan '_Ek hai toh safe hai_' (together, we are safe). Adityanath expressed gratitude to voters for supporting good governance and congratulated the winning candidates. However, the slogan has faced criticism, even from within BJP ranks, with some leaders deeming it in poor taste. Notably, BJP ally Ajit Pawar voiced his disapproval, leading to a heated response from Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who defended the slogan as reflective of public sentiment.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 3 pmeznews.inMamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) has achieved a significant victory in the West Bengal assembly by-elections, reclaiming the Madarihat constituency from the BJP, which had held it since 2016. TMC candidates also triumphed in Sitai, Haroa, Naihati, Taldangra, and Medinipur, with notable margins; Sangita Roy won in Sitai by 1.3 lakh votes, while Jayprakash Toppo defeated BJP's Rahul Lohar in Madarihat by over 28,000 votes. TMC workers celebrated the results, viewing them as a rejection of opposition claims regarding the RG Kar hospital incident. Banerjee expressed gratitude to her supporters, emphasizing their common identity, while her nephew Abhishek Banerjee lauded the victories as a response to negative narratives about the state. The counting of votes continues for 48 assembly seats and two parliamentary constituencies across 15 states, with results expected throughout the day.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 3 pmeznews.inMUMBAI: Former Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan's foray into politics has ended in disappointment, as he garnered only 131 votes while contesting the Maharashtra assembly election from the Versova constituency under the Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram). Despite boasting over 5.6 million Instagram followers, his social media fame did not translate into electoral success. Haroon Khan leads the constituency with 58,047 votes, while the NOTA (None of the Above) option received 1,022 votes, significantly outpacing Khan. The voter turnout in Versova was 42.2%, amidst a competitive election featuring 16 candidates in a traditionally Congress stronghold. Overall, Maharashtra saw a remarkable voter turnout, with early trends indicating a decisive victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which was leading in 231 of the 288 assembly seats, while the rival Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition was reduced to just 51 seats.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 2 pmeznews.inAs Fahad Ahmad, husband of actress Swara Bhasker, began to trail in the vote count for Mumbai's Anushakti Nagar seat, Bhasker raised concerns about the integrity of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Ahmad, representing the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction, had initially led the count but fell behind Sana Malik, the candidate from Ajit Pawar's NCP, by over 3,000 votes as the counting neared completion. Bhasker took to social media, questioning how EVMs that had been in use all day could suddenly show a 99% charge, suggesting a potential bias in favor of the BJP and its allies. Ahmad echoed her sentiments, stating he would pursue the matter with the Election Commission. Meanwhile, the NDA coalition is dominating the Maharashtra polls, leading in 225 of the 288 seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, which recently performed well in Lok Sabha elections, is significantly trailing with only 56 seats.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 2 pmeznews.inMUMBAI: As trends from the Maharashtra Assembly polls indicate a strong mandate for the NDA's Mahayuti, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faced questions about the next Chief Minister. Responding to the BJP's stance that the party with the highest vote share will nominate the Chief Minister, Shinde stated, "Let the final results come in... all three parties will sit together and take a decision." Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena is leading on 56 seats, a significant improvement from the Lok Sabha elections, while Uddhav Thackeray's faction trails with 18 seats. However, with the BJP leading in 127 of the 148 seats it contested, speculation arises about former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis potentially reclaiming the position. Shinde's negotiating power appears limited, as the BJP may prioritize its own interests, while the NDA overall leads on 225 seats in the 288-member Assembly, leaving the opposition far behind at 55.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 1 pmeznews.inSharad Pawar, a prominent figure in Indian politics, has indicated he may retire after his Rajya Sabha term ends in 2026. At 83, his potential exit follows disappointing results for his faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in the recent Maharashtra Assembly elections, where it is leading in only 13 of the 288 seats contested, marking a stark decline from an 80% strike rate in the Lok Sabha polls just six months prior. This election is particularly significant as it pits Pawar against his nephew Ajit, whose faction is set to secure 39 seats, underscoring a dramatic shift in power dynamics. Historically, Pawar has been a key player in Maharashtra politics, having served as Chief Minister four times and holding various central cabinet positions. Despite his past successes, these latest results represent a critical low point in his long career, prompting him to consider stepping back from active politics.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 1 pmeznews.inIn the Maharashtra Assembly elections of 2024, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's breakaway faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have significantly impacted the results, flipping over 70 seats from their original parties to the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. As of 2:45 PM, the BJP was leading in 131 of the 288 seats, marking its strongest performance in the state’s electoral history. The opposition coalition, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), has been decimated, winning only 52 seats, a stark contrast to its success in the recent federal elections. The Shinde Sena and Pawar's NCP are projected to secure 93 seats, predominantly from their parent parties, which if retained, could have bolstered the MVA's position. Exit polls suggested a considerable win for the Mahayuti, although past predictions have often proven inaccurate. The political landscape in Maharashtra remains tumultuous following the splits and subsequent alliances that reshaped party dynamics.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 12 pmeznews.inThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to secure victory in six of the nine Uttar Pradesh Assembly seats contested in recent bypolls, reinforcing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's grip on the crucial Hindi voter base. As of 2 pm, the Election Commission reported the BJP leading in Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Phulpur, Katehari, and Majhawan, while the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) is ahead in Meerapur. The Samajwadi Party, which previously outperformed the BJP in the federal elections, is leading only in Karhal and Sishamau. Notably, in Kundarki, Ramveer Singh has a significant lead, and the BJP is expected to retain its stronghold in Ghaziabad with Sanjeev Sharma ahead by over 63,000 votes. Overall, the BJP is on track to maintain its three previous seats and potentially flip two others, demonstrating its electoral resilience in the state.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 12 pmeznews.inNEW DELHI: Kerala's Wayanad emerges as a rare success for the Congress party, as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra significantly outperforms her brother Rahul Gandhi's previous vote margin in the Lok Sabha by-polls. While Rahul secured a margin of 3.65 lakh votes earlier this year, Priyanka has amassed over 6.1 lakh votes, leading CPM's Sathyan Mokeri, who received 2.06 lakh votes. Despite this win, Congress faced disappointing results in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, where it lost ground to the BJP, dropping from 44 to 22 seats in Maharashtra, where it leads in only 22 of the 101 contested. The Shiv Sena UBT has improved slightly, leading in 19 seats, while Sharad Pawar's NCP faction struggles with 12 seats. In Jharkhand, Congress leads in 14 seats, down from 16 in 2019, as the INDIA bloc, led by Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, appears poised for victory.
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