BJP candidate Sreejaya Chavan, daughter of ex-Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, is leading in Bhokar, as the per the latest poll data. Sreejaya Chavan is ahead of Congress leader Tirupati Kondhekar by a margin of 12,

BJP legislator Pravin Darekar on Saturday called for Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to be appointed as the state's next Chief Minister. His remarks came as early trends in the assembly election vote count indicated a victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance.

The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance appears set to retain power in Maharashtra, with the BJP performing strongly on its own. In this context, speculation is rife regarding the Chief Minister's position.

Shiv Sena workers have begun to celebrate the win outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence as Mahayuti is all set for a victory. Bouquets also arrive at the residence of CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde as celebrations begin here.

The Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and Congress, hopes to retain power in Maharashtra. The Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi, also comprising Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (S

The BJP's stellar performance in the state elections catapulted the ruling Mahayuti alliance past the 200-mark.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance took lead in Maharashtra, minutes after the counting of votes began. Early trends show the alliance leading in 10 seats. The Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is leading in one seat,

Voter turnout across the state stood at 65.02%, with the Sillod constituency in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district recording the highest turnout of 70.46% by 5 p.m.