Loha Assembly Election Results 2024

As the Mahayuti trio took oath on Thursday, NCP leader Ajit Pawar remained a deputy chief minister. But, Pawar has become a dependable ally for Devendra Fadnavis and the BJP by playing it better than Eknath Shinde, who went missing twice after the results were declared. This is why it's advantage Ajit Pawar now.

Top Mahayuti leaders met with Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday night to discuss appointing the next Maharashtra Chief Minister amid a deadlock on who would assume the top post. Sources said the meeting revolved around cabinet berth allocations.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve accused the Congress of not valuing its MVA allies and blamed it for being "overconfident" for the alliance's stunning defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly polls.

Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde met with BJP's top brass at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence in Delhi to discuss who will be the next Maharashtra Chief Minister.

Warkaris and kirtankars, who hold huge sway in Marathi society, helped consolidate Hindu votes, which resulted in a landslide victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti in the Maharashtra Assembly polls. This is how the elements of the Bhakti Movement brought about a silent movement by spreading the 'Hindu unity' message across the state.

Amid the suspense over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde dropped enough hints that he might not be in contention for the post. BJP MLAs were digging in their heels for Devendra Fadnavis. However, Shinde's body language suggested, whatever be the case, he hadn't got a raw deal.

The Indian Army ensured smooth assembly elections in Maharashtra's remote and Naxal-affected areas by deploying helicopters to transport officials, EVMs, and logistics.

Discussions are on over who gets to be the Maharashtra Chief Minister from the Mahayuti alliance. While the Shiv Sena has dug in its heels for Eknath Shinde, BJP's Devendra Fadnavis has the numerical superiority. As the deadlock drags on, here are five key factors that favour either Shinde or Fadnavis in the CM race.

Maharashtra Election Results: Days after the Mahayuti secured a thumping win in Maharashtra, the alliance wasn't able to reach a consensus on the chief ministerial face yet. The BJP remained firm on Devendra Fadnavis for the top post, while Shiv Sena clamoured for Eknath Shinde.

The NCP(SP), which commanded considerable influence in the cooperative sector, especially the sugar belt of Maharashtra, appeared to have lost its footing. Of the 27 seats it contested in the region, the NCP (SP) won only seven.