Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: BJP-led Mahayuti Secures Sweeping Victory
In the highly anticipated Maharashtra Assembly elections of 2024, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious with a landslide win, capturing 235 out of 288 seats. The alliance, which includes the BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, achieved a commanding majority, solidifying its position in one of India’s largest and politically significant states.
The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), comprising the Congress, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), and Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP), struggled to counter the Mahayuti’s momentum, securing only 53 seats. The elections saw a record voter turnout of 66.05%, surpassing the 2019 turnout, reflecting heightened public engagement.
Key contests highlighted the intense political rivalry in the state. For example, Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP faced a stiff challenge in Nagpur South West but managed to secure his seat. In Baramati, Ajit Pawar continued his dominance despite opposition from within his family.
This victory marks a pivotal moment for Maharashtra politics, reinforcing the BJP’s strategy of coalition-building and its ability to mobilize support across diverse voter bases. The MVA, on the other hand, faces challenges in regrouping and redefining its vision after this defeat.
