The counting of postal ballots will start at 8 am, and the final picture will be clear by 12 PM. Stay tuned to Republic TV to get updates on the fastest trends, early leads, who won, and who lost.

The Maharashtra Assembly elections have sparked a fierce battle between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). With a record voter turnout, the results will unveil which alliance successfully resonates with the electorate's sentiments amidst a backdrop of political tensions.

Counting of votes for the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 began at 8 am, with the postal ballots being opened first. The BJP-NCP-Sena ruling alliance - Mahayuti - is off to a flying start in very early trends and leads on over 30 seats.

The ruling Mahayuti alliance has opened a very early lead as counting began Saturday morning for the Maharashtra Assembly election.

The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar's NCP faction, remains divided on the leadership issue despite exit polls predicting its return to power.