The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition is now gearing up for a national protest after losing Maharashtra state elections.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi - thumped last week in the Maharashtra election - is planning a national protest against the credibility of EVMs, or electronic voting machines, which it blames for its defeat.

Discontent simmers in Maharashtra post-election, as opposition leaders question the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) following the Maha Vikas Aghadi's loss. Calls for a return to ballot papers gain momentum with prominent leaders demanding transparency amidst claims of electoral discrepancies.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) gathered letters of support from over 160 candidates, including independents, for forming the government. The counting for the 288-member assembly elections began on Saturday.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi - thumped last week in the Maharashtra election - is planning a national protest against the credibility of EVMs, or electronic voting machines, which it blames for its defeat. The MVA - fronted by the Congress and the Shiv Sena and NCP factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar - also plans to move the court to return to ballot papers.

Both Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and the Mahayuti alliance parties have claimed that an increase in voter turnout in the state will work in their favor in the elections. Exit polls from various channels suggest that the Mabhayuti alliance (BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP) is likely to secure the majority of seats and may form the government in Maharashtra.