Maharashtra Election 2024: Mukesh Ambani and family cast vote; 58.22 % voter turnout till 5 pm

Maharashtra Election Live: How Mumbai voted?

Mumbai City's voter turnout stood at 49.07%, while Mumbai Suburban was at 51.76%, according to EC.

Maharashtra Election Live: It is an extremely proud feeling, says Nita Ambani

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 out and voted today..."

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Thane Sena (UBT) candidate Kedar Dighe booked over cash and alcohol

The Thane city police on Wednesday registered a case against Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate from Kopri-Pachpakhadi Kedar Dighe, who is contesting against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, for alleged possession of liquor and cash, an official said.

Kedar Dighe is the nephew of Shinde’s mentor, the late Anand Dighe, who wielded immense influence in the Thane region as a Shiv Sena leader.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Shah Rukh Khan casts vote with family

Actor Shah Rukh Khan along with his wife Gauri Khan, daughter & actor Suhana Khan and son Aryan Khan arrive to cast their vote.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Confident voting percentage will be better than 2019, says Additional Chief Election Officer

Additional Chief Election Officer Maharashtra, Kiran Kulkarni says, "Till 1 pm, the estimated voting percentage is around 32%. According to historical trends, the voting percentage increases in the final hours of polling. I am confident, that this time we will cross last time's percentage... All issues had been sorted by our machinery, and they were properly addressed as per rules..."

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: MVA will form government in state, says Congress leader Sachin Pilot

As the voting for the single-phase assembly polls in Maharashtra is underway, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Wednesday exuded confidence in winning the elections and said that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will form government in the state.

Maharashtra Election Live: Voting is first step towards change, says Aditya Birla Group chairperson's wife

"It is important to vote. Everyone should come and cast their votes. It hardly takes any time because everything is so well organised. Voting is the first step towards the change that we want to see," says Aditya Birla Group chairperson Kumar Mangalam Birla's wife and philanthropist Neerja Birla.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: A look at district-wise voting percentage In state

The district-wise voting percentage in the state is as follows:

Ahmednagar – 47.85 percent, Akola – 44.45 percent, Amravati -45.13 percent, Aurangabad – 47.05 percent, Beed – 46.15 percent, Bhandara – 51.32 percent, Buldhana-47.48 percent, Chandrapur- 49.87 percent, Dhule – 47.62 percent, Gadchiroli-62.99 percent, Gondiya -53.88 percent, Hingoli – 49.64 percent, Jalgaon – 40.62 percent, Jalna- 50.14 percent, Kolhapur- 54.06 percent, Latur _ 48.34 percent, Mumbai City- 39.34 percent, Mumbai Suburban-40.89 percent, Nagpur – 44.45 percent, Nanded – 42.87 percent, Nandurbar – 51.16 percent, Nashik -46.86 percent, Osmanabad – 45.81 percent, Palghar – 46.82 percent, Parbhani – 48.84 percent, Pune – 41.70 percent, Raigad – 48.13 percent, Ratnagiri – 50.04 percent, Sangli – 48.39 percent, Satara – 49.82 percent, Sindhudurg – 51.05 percent, Solapur – 43.49 percent, Thane – 38.94 percent, Wardha – 49.68 percent, Washim – 43.67 percent, Yavatmal – 48.81 percent

Maharashtra Election Live: Actor Shraddha Kapoor exercises voting rights with family

Actor Shraddha Kapoor with her mother Shivangi Kolhapure, aunt and actor Padmini Kolhapure, and brother Siddhanth Kapoor cast their vote in #MaharashtraElection2024, in Mumbai. Singer Udit Narayan also cast his vote.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Initial trends show people voting for Congress, says party state chief Nana Patole

"The initial trends show that people are voting for Congress candidates in large numbers. Congress has the support of people and according to trends, we are hoping that 75-80 of our candidates will win," Congress state chief Nana Patole.

Maharashtra Election Live: Clash between Shiv Sena and Independent candidates

Clash broke out between Shiv Sena candidate Suhas Kande & Independent candidate Sameer Bhujbal in Nandgaon Assembly Constituency.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: 'We have to vote, we all should vote, says director Rohit Shetty

Director Rohit Shetty shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling station in Mumbai. Shetty said "We have to vote and we all should vote, that is very important."

Maharashtra Election Live: Parli NCP (SP) candidate claims CCTV made dysfunctional at booth

NCP (SP) candidate from Parli assembly constituency, Rajesaheb Deshmukh, claimed that a CCTV camera was disabled at a polling booth in Dharmapuri. In a purported video, Deshmukh can be seen talking to the polling staff about the “detached” cable of a CCTV camera and asking who had done it. Later, he alleged that the CCTV had been made dysfunctional.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Cool to vote, says actor Anupam Kher

After casting his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher said, “I cast my vote every time and I feel that responsibilities come with rights. When we demand our rights, then it is also our responsibility to elect the candidate of our choice. I want to tell the first-time voters that it is cool to vote and it would be wonderful if they come out and vote.”

Maharashtra Election Live: Mumbai Police Commissioner hails security arrangements

Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar hailed the security arrangements at the polling stations and said that the people of Mumbai are voting peacefully. "We appeal to those who have not voted to also go and vote… the more people vote the better it is,' he added.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Fashion designer Manish Malhotra casts vote

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra casts his vote at a polling booth in Pali Hill area of Mumbai.

Maharashtra Election Live: NCP (SCP) leader Jitendra Ahwad casts vote in Thane

NCP-SCP leader and candidate from the Mumbra-Kalwa Assembly constituency, Jitendra Ahwad casted his vote at a polling station in Thane.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Request everyone to vote, I have also come from America, says Piyush Goyal’s son

Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s son Dhruv Goyal says, "I request everyone to cast their votes. I have also come from America. Everyone should come out and vote..."

Maharashtra Election Live: please come and cast your vote, says Ranbir Kapoor

"Today is voting day and it's your right to come and vote. So, please come and cast your vote," says actor Ranbir Kapoor after casting his vote at a polling booth in Mumbai's Pali Hill area.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: All votes count, says Mumbai Congress president

"This is the most important day because today we are celebrating democracy where all the votes count and they hold an equal value. So, I want to appeal to the people to come out to cast their vote," says Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: We should never give up on democracy, says Tushar Kapoor

"Many people don't vote because they have no interest in politics. But we should feel proud of our city and our country. We should never give up on democracy. This is the least we can do. Every vote matters," says actor Tushar Kapoor as he casts his vote.

Maharashtra Election Live: Everyone should vote, says CM Shinde's daughter-in-law

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..."

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Atmosphere is good, says Shiv Sena MP

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 is an effective scheme and women are voting in large numbers for their brother. We are doing the politics of development."

Maharashtra Election Live: Have voted because if I dont, someone will take away the right, says Isha Koppikar

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."

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: It is your duty to vote, says Hema Malini

BJP MP Hema Malini says, "... I request everyone in the area to come and vote. It is your duty for the future of the country... The facilities at the booth are very good..."

Maharashtra Election Live: BJP’s Poonam Mahajan casts vote with her family

BJP leader and former MP Poonam Mahajan cast her vote with her family in the Bandra East constituency on Wednesday.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Actor Prem Chopra reaches polling station

Actor Prem Chopra on Wednesday casted his voted by visiting a polling station. He praised the poll body for the arrangements and said, “Even though I had the option of voting from home, I still came here to cast my vote like everyone else.”

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Will have clear majority and come back in power, says NCP's Praful Patel

NCP leader Praful Patel said Mahayuti will get 175 seats and come back to power.

He said, "We are going to get around 175 seats. We will have a clear majority and we are coming back to power."

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: From Akshay Kumar to Boman Irani, a look at celebs who cast their votes

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Maharashtra Election Live: Come out and vote, polls will decide Maharashtra's future, urges Sharad Pawar to voters

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said the assembly elections will decide Maharashtra's future and appealed to people in the state to exercise their franchise.

Talking to reporters in Baramati after casting his vote, Pawar said all the electors should exercise their right to vote.

"This election is extremely important. It will decide the future of Maharashtra. I appeal to all citizens to come out and vote," he said.

Maharashtra Election Live: Raj Thackeray votes for son Amit in Mumbai's Mahim constituency

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray voted for his son Amit, who is making his electoral debut from the Mahim assembly seat in Mumbai.

Talking to reporters later, Thackeray said people have seen the outcome of lower percentage in the last five years and urged voters to come out in large numbers to exercise their franchise.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Mahayuti will get a clear majority, says Ramdas Athawale

On low voter turnout, 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."

He further said, "Mahayuti will get 165-170 seats, we will get a clear majority and our government will be formed."

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: 18% voting recorded till 11am

Gadchiroli district recorded 30 percent turnout in the first four hours of voting. Aheri in the district saw 30.6 percent voting, while Armori assembly registered 30.75 percent polling.

Mumbai city district recorded 15.78 percent voting, while that of Mumbai suburban district was 17.99 percent.

Maharashtra Election Live: Uddhav casts vote with family; urges people to protect Maharashtra's self-respect through voting

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday cast his vote in Mumbai, and urged people to exercise their franchise by coming out in large numbers in order to "protect the self respect of Maharashtra".

"Vote in large numbers and protect the self-respect of Maharashtra," he said.

Maharashtra Election Live: Women will play an important role in this election, says Srikant Shinde

On #MaharashtraElections2024, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde said, "Today women will play an important role in strengthening democracy. Just as the government stood up to empower women and supported them, women will also stand with the government in the same way. In 2019, people gave a clear mandate to Mahayuti, but in the greed for power, some people formed Maha Vikas Aghadi, but in this election, people will show them their place and vote for development..."

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: 18% voting recorded till 11am

18.14 percent voter turnout till 11 am in Maharashtra assembly elections.

15.78 percent voting in Mumbai so far.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Salman Khan's parents, Suniel Shetty, Kartik Aaryan, Sharvari cast their vote

The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 witnessed enthusiastic participation from citizens, including prominent Bollywood celebrities who fulfilled their duty as responsible citizens by casting their votes.

Read here to find out who all voted

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Mahayuti will form the govt with huge majority, says CM Eknath Shinde

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."

He further said, "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."

Maharashtra Election Live: 21 EVMs replaced in Hingoli during mock polls

As many as 21 electronic voting machines (EVMs) were replaced by election authorities in Maharashtra’s Hingoli assembly constituency after they were found faulty during mock polls, officials said, adding this did not impact the voting process in the booths concerned.

Voting for assembly polls is underway in Basmath, Hingoli and Kalamnuri assembly constituencies of Hingoli district in Marathwada region.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Regional parties will be strengthened in the state, says Prakash Ambedkar

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) President Prakash Ambedkar said, "We had earlier predicted that the National political parties will not have much influence in the Maharashtra elections. I see the prediction is correct. Regional parties will be strengthened."

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Prakash Ambedkar casts his vote

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) President Prakash Ambedkar casts his vote in Akola

Maharashtra Election Live: Identified 40 sensitive places in Nashik where paramilitary forces have been deployed, says City Police Commissioner

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..."

Maharashtra Election Live: Want Rahul Gandhi to give press conference, says BJP MP Sambit Patra

On allegations against Supriya Sule and Nana Patole, BJP MP Sambit Patra said, "...There are 4 such audios of Supriya Sule... Today Supriya Sule is saying that this is AI generated, this is not my voice whereas her own brother is saying that this is her voice. So very clearly we can hear what instructions Supriya Sule is giving."

He further said, "You can also see Nana Patole how he is giving instructions to Amitabh Gupta who is the commissioner...In the chat that has taken place in the chat box, in Signal app, apart from Supriya Sule and Nana Patole, there are some other big players. If there is any biggest player in this game of loot and corruption in this country, then it is Sonia ji and Rahul ji. And the way these things are happening allegedly and crores of rupees are involved in it, 235 crores rupees which we are hearing... We would like Rahul ji to hold a press conference on this and also give clarification from his side that did he not give instructions to Nana Patole? The way Supriya Sule is instructing that don't play games with me, I need money immediately. And this transaction of Rs 235 crore is happening from Dubai, what is the reality behind it?...

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Nana Patole says BJP started such kind of politics as they are afraid to lose on allegations on him and Supriya Sule on crypto fraud

On allegations against him and Supriya Sule, Maharashtra Congress president & party's candidate from Sakoli, Nana Patole said "The entire country knows my voice. PM Modi knows my voice very well. BJP has started such kind of politics as they are afraid to lose. Yesterday Vinod Tade was caught distributing money and liquor was found in the storehouse of Devendra Fandnis' PA. These people want to bring Vote jihad and liquor jihad to Maharashtra...Yesterday itself, we issued a defamation notice to him and also registered an FIR. Our legal cell will get the matter rectified. Our government is coming, we will teach such dishonest BJP a lesson in a very systematic way..."

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Nitin Gadkari lauds Maharashtra state

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..."

Maharashtra Election Live: Mahayuti will win all 6 seats in Mumbai North, says Piyush Goyal

Mahayuti will win all 6 seats in Mumbai North, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal said, "...I am happy that people are voting in large numbers and exercising their franchise. The Election Commission has made good arrangements and I am confident that there will be more than 60% voting and Mahayuti will win all the 6 seats in North Mumbai..."

Maharashtra Election Live: 6.61% voter turnout recorded till 9 am, Gadchiroli leads with 12.33%

Gadchiroli district witnessed 12.33 per cent turnout in the first two hours of polling. The Armori assembly segment in the district registered 13.53 per cent polling.

In Mumbai suburban, 7.88 per cent turnout was recorded. Bhandup and Mulund suburbs saw 10.59 per cent and 10.71 per cent turnout.

Mumbai city recorded 6.25 per cent polling.

While Colaba saw 5.35 per cent turnout, Worli recorded 3.78 per cent polling, according to the election officials.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Piyush Goyal and family cast their vote

Union Minister Piyush Goyal, his wife and their son show their inked fingers after casting vote.

Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: MVA will form govt in Maharashtra, says Riteish Deshmukh

Actor Riteish Deshmukh said "Maha Vikas Aghadi is going to form its government in Maharashtra...Both my brothers are going to win"

Maharashtra Election Live: Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza cast their vote in Latur