Maharashtra-Jharkhand Election Results 2024: The recently concluded state assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand have produced decisive results, shaping the political landscape in both states. While the BJP-led Mahayuti Alliance delivered a historic win in Maharashtra, the JMM-led INDIA bloc retained power in Jharkhand.
Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024
The BJP-led Mahayuti (Grand Alliance) secured a landslide victory in Maharashtra, cementing its dominance in the state’s politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the results a historic mandate, adding that it is the biggest win for any alliance in the last 50 years.
Maharashtra Party-wise Seat Distribution
| Party Name | Seats Won |
|---|---|
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 132 |
| Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) | 57 |
| Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 41 |
| Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) | 20 |
| Indian National Congress (INC) | 16 |
| NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) | 10 |
| Samajwadi Party | 2 |
| Jan Surajya Shakti | 2 |
| Rashtriya Yuva Swabhiman Party | 1 |
| Rashtriya Samaj Paksha | 1 |
| All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) | 1 |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 1 |
| Peasants and Workers Party of India | 1 |
| Rajarshi Shahu Vikas Aghadi | 1 |
| Independents | 2 |
The Congress posted its worst-ever performance in Maharashtra, managing only 16 seats, a distant second among the opposition parties.
Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024
In Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) retained its grip on the state under the INDIA bloc, emerging as the single-largest party. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) performed strongly but could not unseat the ruling coalition.
Jharkhand Party-wise Seat Distribution
| Party Name | Seats Won |
|---|---|
| Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) | 34 |
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 21 |
| Indian National Congress (INC) | 16 |
| Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) | 4 |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)** | 2 |
| AJSU Party | 1 |
| Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)** | 1 |
| Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha | 1 |
| Janata Dal (United) | 1 |
The Congress continued its slide, struggling to gain momentum as a junior partner in Jharkhand’s ruling coalition.
Maharashtra-Jharkhand Election Results 2024: Who Will Be the Next Chief Minister?
In Maharashtra, speculation surrounds Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as the leading contender to become Chief Minister for the third time, given the BJP’s commanding position. However, deliberations within the alliance are ongoing.
In Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren is expected to retain his position, bolstered by the JMM’s clear majority within the INDIA bloc coalition.
Key Takeaways
- Maharashtra’s Record-Breaking Win: The BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti’s unprecedented victory signals strong public support for their governance model.
- Jharkhand’s Stability: The JMM-led alliance held its ground, reaffirming its hold over the state despite BJP’s significant efforts.
- Congress Woes: The party continues to struggle, raising concerns about its strategy and role in upcoming elections.
Stay tuned for more updates on post-election developments and government formation!
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