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 elections have sparked a fierce battle between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition MVA. With a record voter turnout, results will unveil which alliance successfully resonates with elec

According to the Election Commission of India, the counting of votes would begin at 8 am with postal ballots, and the result for the first round of counting is expected by 9:30.

The fate of more than 5,000 candidates hangs in the balance across Maharashtra and Jharkhand where polling concluded on 20 November for 288 and 81 seats, respectively.

As counting day approaches, exit polls suggest a fierce battle between the BJP-led NDA and the JMM-led INDIA bloc in Jharkhand, while I Maharashtra, a potential sweep for the ruling Mahayuti alliance is on the cards.

Hello and welcome to ABP Live on Counting Day! Jharkhand, which went to the polls in two phases, is all set to decide the fate of its fifth assembly. For the 81-member legislative assembly, a majority mark of 42 seats is required for any party or coalition to stake claim and form the government.