The winning margin exceeded 1 lakh votes in 16 seats, all won by the Mahayuti, with its highest margin recorded in Shirpur at 1.46 lakh by the BJP. The ruling alliance’s margins dipped below 10,000 in just 44 seats, and below 5,000 in 24 seats. Its lowest winning margin came in Belapur, where the BJP won by just 372 votes.

The saffron party's recovery, after a poor showing in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, highlights its growing influence.

One of the main contributors to the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) thrashing in Maharashtra was the "friendly fights" factor. Meanwhile, the Mahayuti coalition successfully navigated potential losses within its ranks.

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

Union Minister Giriraj Singh voiced optimism about voters selecting a 'double-engine' government in Jharkhand and Maharashtra. Exit polls show the ruling Mahayuti coalition poised to retain control in Maharashtra.