Good morning! Hello and welcome to Moneycontrol’s LIVE coverage of the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections.
This LIVE blog will bring you the latest updates as votes are counted throughout the state and the results are declared.
According to the official data from the Election Commission (EC), BJP is leading in 99 seats. Shiv Sena is leading in 61 seats.
Congress and the NCP are leading in 48 and 49 seats, respectively.
When are the results expected?
Counting of votes will begin at 8.00 am across Maharashtra. Just like the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the final results are expected to be slightly delayed as match of VVPAT slips would take time.
However, with known leads by around 11.00 am, the result is likely to be clear by early afternoon.
Voter turnout
Voter turnout for the Legislative Assembly election on October 21 (Monday) was recorded 61.1 percent, according to the Election Commission of India (EC).
This was lower than the 63.1 percent turnout recorded in 2014.
In Mumbai too, voting percentage was recorded at 50.5 percent, against the 51.2 percent in 2014 polls.
Here’s a low-down on the political situation in Maharashtra
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is hoping to retain power in the heavily-industrialised state, along with its traditional ally – the Shiv Sena.
This National Democratic Alliance (NDA), locally known as ‘Maha-Yuti’, has been being challenged by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) that mainly comprises the Congress and Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
The Congress-NCP alliance is locally known as ‘Maha-Aghadi’. Congress is being led by its Interim President Sonia Gandhi. Both alliances include other smaller partners.
Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, Prakash Ambedkar’s Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi and Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM are also in fray.
During the campaign Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President Amit Shah, among other BJP leaders had held rallies extensively in the state.
PM Modi:
Now that you have given us the opportunity to serve you again, I would like to assure people of both states that we will work harder than before.
PM Modi:
In 2014, BJP and Shiv Sena came together after the election. It was the people’s decision. This time too, people of Maharashtra have elected us with a clear majority.
PM Modi:
Before 2014, BJP was always a junior party of the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra. For 50 years, no CM was able to serve the people for a full five-year term. Devendra Fadnavis got the opportunity to serve for full five years. Maharashtra and especially Mumbai contribute immensely to the country’s economy. Political stability is important there.
PM Modi:
These victories are rare as they (BJP governments in Maharashtra and Haryana) have managed to retain power and emerge as single-largest parties.
PM Modi:
BJP workers in Maharashtra and Haryana worked tirelessly. I would like to congratulate them.
PM Modi is now addressing BJP workers.
Amit Shah:
In Modi 2.0, BJP has started by winning two Assembly election wins.
Amit Shah while addressing BJP workers at party headquarters
: Our governments in Maharashtra and Haryana delivered for the people, in the last five years. BJP delivered corruption-free governments in the state.
Update:
NCP's Ajit Pawar wins from Baramati Assembly Constituency.
Anand Sharma, Congress:
We accept the people's mandate humbly and respectfully. We also want to say that it is a moral defeat for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). PM Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah and their entire leadership was cut off from the ground reality.
Aaditya Thackeray:
I would like to thank everyone. Don't treat me differently just because I am an MLA now. It's a very humble and proud moment. It's very humble to see the support that I got.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari:
I express my gratitude to the people of Maharashtra andthank them for bringing back this govt once again. I extend my greetings to CM Devendra Fadnavis, BJP President Amit Shah andPM Narendra Modi for this electoral victory. (ANI)
Aaditya Thackeray, Shiv Sena, on his victory from Worli assembly constituency:
I am very happy that the people have blessed me with so much margin and so many votes.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis:
We are going to go ahead according to what has been decided between Shiv Sena and us (BJP). What has been decided is something which you will get to know when the time is right.
Shiv Sena's Aditya Thackeray collects his winning certificate. He has won from Worli Assembly constituency.
– ANI
Maharashtra Election Result 2019 LIVE | Leads + wins according to official data from EC:
BJP: 101
Shiv Sena: 57
Congress: 45
NCP: 54
VBA: 1
AIMIM: 1
Independents: 13
Fadnavis has said that the electoral loss of Udayanraje Bhosale (in the Satara Lok Sabha bypoll) and Pankaja Munde in Parli were unexpected and the party will study why this happened.
He also admitted that defections from Opposition parties to the BJP had negatively impacted them.
“Will have to admit that defections have negatively impacted us,” Fadnavis added.
Fadnavis is talking about how the alliance’s strike rate has improved as compared to the 2014 Assembly polls.
Meanwhile, CM Fadnavis is addressing the press.
“I want to thank the people of Maharashtra for giving us (Maha-Yuti) a clear mandate. I would also like to thank PM Narendra Modi, BJP President Amit Shah and BJP Working President JP Nadda. I would also like to congratulate and thank constituents of Maha-Yuti. We have been given a decisive mandate” Fadnavis has said.
Uddhav Thackeray on his son Aaditya Thackeray’s election win from Worli Assembly seat: "We are proud of Aaditya. I want to tell people of the state to keep blessing us."
Uddhav Thackeray has said that the Sena and BJP had a 50:50 agreement and that needs to be adhered to.
"The 50-50 formula was decided. Discussions should be held and then it should be decided that who would be the Chief Minister (of Maharashtra)," he said.
When asked who will become Maharashtra’s chief minister, Uddhav Thackeray said: “Who will be the CM? It’s a good question. 50-50 sharing has been pre-decided (with the BJP). I want to take my party forward.”
Speaking to the media, Uddhav Thackeray has said that there should be no doubt about who has received the people’s mandate.
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray:
Along with BJP, we have enough numbers to form the government.
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is expected to address the press in Mumbai.
Meanwhile, CM Devendra Fadnavis has arrived at the BJP state unit headquarters in Mumbai. Several senior leaders are present days.
Update:
CM Devendra Fadnavis has arrived at the BJP state unit headquarters in Mumbai. Several senior leaders are present days.
Here’s what Shiv Sena’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut said earlier today:
Raut said his party and the BJP will form the next government in Maharashtra, and stressed the two parties will stick to the pre-decided "50-50" sharing formula.
He ruled out possibility of the Shiv Sena joining hands with the opposition parties to form the new government.
Asked about the possibility of the Shiv Sena embracing the NCP and Congress to form government, Raut said, "No, we fought the polls in alliance with the BJP. We will go ahead with the tie-up. There will be no change in the pre-decided 50-50 formula." (PTI)
Maharashtra Election Result:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi,BJP National President Amit Shah and BJP Working President JP Nadda will meet and address party workers at the party headquarters today evening. It is unclear if this meeting and address is related to the election results in Maharashtra and Haryana.
Maharashtra Election Result 2019 LIVE | Leads + wins according to official data from EC:
BJP: 99
Shiv Sena: 57
Congress: 44
NCP: 55
VBA: 1
AIMIM: 3
Independents: 14
Congress leader Priya Dutt to News18:
We are happy that so many people left us. That is why we got a chance to perform.We will introspect our performance.
Maharashtra Election Result 2019 LIVE Updates:
Devendra Fadnavis wins fromNagpur South West constituency.
Congress General Secretary for UP (East)Priyanka Gandhi Vadrain Rae Bareli: "I haven't seen the latest trends, really happy at both (Haryana and Maharashtra). We also are happy about the fact that here in UP our vote percentage has increased." (ANI)
NCP’s Supriya Sule to ANI:
Today, the country is stressing is about economy, unemployment, price rise, farmers' issue being big challenges. Core issues are being left out. This mandate clearly tells you that people want somebody who will deliver superior results.
Maharashtra Election Result:
BJP’s Sanjay Kelkar defeats MNS’ Avinash Anant Jadhav from Thane Assembly constituency.
Update:
Shiv Sena's Yamini Yashwant Jadhav wins against AIMIM's Waris Pathan in Byculla Assembly constituency.
Update:
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected to address a press conference at around 4.30 pm, reports suggest.
Maharashtra Election Result 2019 LIVE | Leads + wins according to official data from EC:
BJP: 101
Shiv Sena: 57
Congress: 44
NCP: 57
VBA: 1
AIMIM: 2
Independents: 13
Sharad Pawar says people did not like ‘arrogance of power’
Addressing the media, NCP chief Sharad Pawar has said that people had sent a message that they did not like "the arrogance of power".
The people, however, have asked the Nationalist Congress Party to remain in opposition, Pawar added, stating that it will not try to form government.
Update:
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is likely to address the media later today, reports suggests.
NCP’s Shekhar Govindrao Nikam is leading in Chiplun against Shiv Sena’s Chavan Sadanand Narayan. The constituency had only three candidates.
Aaditya Thackeray wins from Worli:
He is the first and only member of the Thackeray family to contest and win an election.
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Maharashtra Election Result 2019 LIVE | Leads + wins according to official data from EC:
BJP: 102
Shiv Sena: 59
Congress: 44
NCP: 56
VBA: 2
AIMIM: 2
Independents: 11
JUST IN:
Shiv Sena’s Worli candidate Aaditya Thackeray has won. He is the first member of the Thackeray family to win an election.
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Senior BJP leader and minister in the state government, Pankaja Munde, lost her Parli Assembly seat by over 22,000 votes to her cousin, Dhananjay Munde.
Maharashtra Election Result 2019 LIVE |
BJP candidate Nitesh Rane has won from Kankavli against Shiv Sena’s Satish Sawant. Kankavli was the only seat where BJP and the Sena were in a ‘friendly fight’.Nitesh Rane is the son of former CM Narayan Rane.
Update:
Shiv Sena candidate and Mumbai Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar continues to trail in Vandre East constituency.
Congress’ Zeeshan Siddique is leading.
Sharad Pawar:
We will soon hold a meeting to discuss certain things about the elections, with our supporters, and decide our future course of action. We have tried to perform to the best of our abilities.
Sharad Pawar to reporters:
Power comes, power goes but it is important to remain committed to a cause and we thank people for the love they showed. One important thing to see is that people who left us, have not been accepted. Defections have not worked in favour of those who left.
Maharashtra Election Result 2019 LIVE | NCP chief Sharad Pawar:
Party workers of the Congress and the NCP fought well. I thank them for their efforts. This election demonstrates that people are not happy with the state government.
Talking about Udayanraje Bhosale trailing in Satara Lok Sabha bypoll, Pawar said, “I still don’t have the complete picture. But, it seems that people rejected rebel candidates. People have delivered a clear message on that front.”
“I will try to go to Satara and thank the people there,” he added.
Maharashtra Election Result 2019 LIVE | Leads + wins according to official data from EC:
BJP: 100
Shiv Sena: 58
Congress: 41
NCP: 55
VBA: 2
AIMIM: 2
Independents: 2
