Vote counting begins for 36 Mumbai and 18 Thane seats, marking a pivotal BJP-MVA battle. Key focus: Shiv Sena factions' first face-off, crucial for Mumbai's political dominance and alliances’ future.

Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024: Mixed bag for MVA, Mahayuti in Muslim-dominated seats

The Mahayuti won in 21 constituencies in the Mumbai region out of the total 36 seats, gaining power in India's financial capital.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party and its allies were set to return to power in the nation's richest state, television channels reported on Saturday, a boost for the Hindu-nationalist leader after a disappointing general election.

As reactions fly in thick ‘n’ fast, allies and adversaries say their piece about the maha battle that saw a maha win for the Mahayuti. Niranjan Shetty, chief spokesperson, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mumbai said,

Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP each secure 4 wins in Mumbai City district, while BJP led in Mumbai Suburban with the highest number of seats.

Eknath Shinde does not want to appear to be renouncing his position at this time, as more seats do not imply that the chief minister will come from that party. His position is that, for the time being,

In the Maharashtra 2024 assembly elections, the Mahayuti alliance comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and Ajit Pawar's NCP emerged victorious. In opposition stood Maha Vikas Aghadi, which included Congress and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena.