The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra has collected letters of support from more than 160 of its candidates and some independents, pledging their backing for the alliance in forming a government in the state if voted to power. The counting of votes for the elections to the 288-member legislative assembly held on November 20 began on Saturday. The letters of support collected from more than 160 candidates will be presented to the governor after declaration of results, sources said.

In a stunning comeback, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance on Saturday stormed to power in Jharkhand for a second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite an all-out blitz by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance which managed only 24 seats.

BJP national spokesperson Zafar Islam expressed confidence on Saturday regarding the party's performance in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections.

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday commenced the celebration of the 125th birth anniversary of Utkal Keshari Harekrushna Mahtab, the State’s first chief minister.The State government...

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday pulled off a stunning performance in Maharashtra winning a record number of seats to propel the party-led ruling Mahayuti alliance to a landslide victory while the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) stormed back to power in Jharkhand on the back of a spectacular showing by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha.

BJP leaders have expressed confidence and pride in the party's performance in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, attributing the positive election trends to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, saying...

A shell-shocked silence fell over the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) as the ruling MahaYuti alliance was all set for a landslide victory in the high-stakes Maharashtra Assembly 2024 elections, as...

Devendra Fadnavis, a seasoned politician with deep roots in the RSS, is set to become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time, after his party, the BJP, won a landslide victory in the state assembly elections. Fadnavis' political journey has been marked by resilience and strategic maneuvering, as he has navigated through challenging times, including political upheavals and controversies.

Jharkhand election result 2024: Assembly results reveal turncoat surprises as early trends show JMM switchers trailing and BJP switchers leading.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has claimed that the poll trends are in favor of the Mahayuti, crediting his flagship initiative, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. He expressed gratitude to the people of the state for their support and asserted that the outcome increases their responsibility. Shinde clarified that the alliance doesn't have a definitive formula for the chief minister's post, with a decision to be made by senior leaders from the three parties.

Palakkad bypoll results: Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan analyzes UDF’s victory in Palakkad, attributing it to people’s rejection of misinformation.

'Maharashtra election result is a chamatkar of EVM.' 'There has been a sudden one percent rise in the voting percentage after the counting day.' 'This is what made the difference to the election results.' 'How did this vote percentage increase after counting day?

The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has proved to be a game changer for the MahaYuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Looking to expand its influence in the national Capital’s Jat-dominated areas, the Delhi BJP appointed former Minister and ex-AAP leader Kailash Gahlot as a member of its Delhi Assembly Election...

While the MNS had fielded 125 candidates, the VBA had 200 candidates in the fray.

Call it a charismatic show by the power couple -- Hemant Soren and Kalpana Soren -- whom the Bharatiya Janata Party had dubbed as 'Bunty aur Babli', Jharkhand's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is on track to secure a second consecutive term as part of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).

Kerala bypolls: CPI(M) Kerala Secretary analyzes LDF’s victory in bypolls, dismisses anti-incumbency claims by Congress-BJP alliance, predicts future success.

Senior BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday (November 23, 2024) said the landslide victory of the Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra Assembly election was historic, and that it reflected people’s mindset across the country. She added that the DMK would be unseated from power in the 2026 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu and that the BJP would be the reason for it.

Assembly poll results in Jharkhand and Maharashtra reveal the impact of women-centric welfare schemes and OBC leadership on political outcomes.

'Pro-incumbency worked big time for the ruling party.' 'It has never happened in the past of pro-incumbency working so much for the ruling party.'

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance on Saturday retained power in Maharashtra, pocketing a whopping 230 of the 288 assembly seats, as the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi's dream of wresting power fizzled, with the opposition combine managing to garner just 50 seats.

The BJP in Tripura almost doubled its membership in the just concluded drive, compared to 2019, and registered 11.91 lakh members, a party leader said here on Saturday.

The newly elected 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly may function without the Leader of Opposition (LoP).

Ruling parties held sway in most of the 13 states in the assembly byelection results declared on Saturday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies wresting seats in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan and the Trinamool Congress sweeping West Bengal.

'More than 9.5% new voters have been added to the electoral voters' list compared to the 2024 Lok Sabha election.' 'This led to an increase in about 5% to 6% in total votes polled for this assembly election.' 'That has tilted hugely in our favour because we worked hard for registration of these voters and concentrated on bringing out these new voters out during this assembly election.'

A visibly relaxed Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that the people of Maharashtra have voted against the toxic propaganda by electing those who are fighting against the fake...

The None of the Above (NOTA) option once again found few takers, with 0.75 per cent of the electorate pressing the button in Maharashtra and 1.32 per cent in Jharkhand. Votes for the assembly elections in these two states were counted on Saturday.

Despite the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance throwing all its weight to snatch Jharkhand from the hands of a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-headed coalition, the saffron camp suffered a debacle leaving the party's rank and file wondering what had gone wrong.

The rout of Sharad Pawar-led faction has raised questions over his political future with a potential risk of a further slide in the party flock in future.

Maharashtra, Jharkhand, bypolls results; Priyanka wins Wayanad, and more in The Hindu’s top news of November 23, 2024.

Despite these challenges, his strong voice for the state's tribal population has been central to his political identity

UDF's Rahul Mamkootathil wins Palakkad byelection with record margin, defeating LDF and BJP candidates.

NDA’s landslide win in Maharashtra elections reflects people’s trust in Modi’s leadership, says Pawan Kalyan. It is a vote for development, honesty and integrity, says the JSP president. It is the reward for the good work done, says A.P. BJP president Purandeswari.

Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin focuses on welfare schemes for the needy, emphasizes cleanliness and drug control.

The Congress continued its losing spree on Saturday posting its worst-ever show in Maharashtra and ending up a distant junior partner to the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in Jharkhand, further diminishing its role in the opposition bloc as other allies perform better.

Minister Bangarappa praises Congress victory in Assembly seats, credits guarantee schemes and good governance for success.

The massive victory of Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra indicates a tactical course correction post the Lok Sabha debacle, with factors like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's active role in the poll campaign, Ladki Bahin scheme, rise in women voting, and subtle message of Hindutva playing a crucial role.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi predicts regional parties will sink if aligning with Congress based on Maharashtra and Jharkhand election results.

PM Modi joined celebrations at BJP headquarters following the party’s landslide victory in Maharashtra Assembly elections and strong bypoll results in Uttar Pradesh. BJP President JP Nadda calls it a lesson for opposition alliances.

LDF and BJP blame minority extremist forces for UDF's victory in Palakkad byelection, sparking controversy and accusations.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's governance in the state has been praised by the party workers, who credited the work done by the government with the BJP's impressive performance in the...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde along with his deputies, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, on Saturday, thanked the people of the state for the MahaYuti's resounding success, accepting the...

United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Rahul Mamkootathil’s historic victory in Palakkad Assembly byelection has given a shock to the BJP as that party found itself gazing at the erosion of its vote share in Palakkad municipality.

NCP President and Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said that the unprecedented success of the MahaYuti in the Maharashtra Assembly elections is the reflection of the people's...

Women-centric schemes could have proved a game-changer in both Maharashtra and Jharkhand, as both states witnessed a surge in women voters in the recently held assembly polls as well as return of the ruling alliances with a thumping majority.

BJP candidate and Uttarakhand Mahila Morcha President Asha Nautiyal won the Kedarnath Assembly seat on Saturday, defeating the Congress' Manoj Rawat.

The juggernaut of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, which triumphed in three of the four east and north-eastern states that went for assembly bypolls on Saturday, was halted yet again in West Bengal where Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress registered a six-on-six clean sweep.

Hemant Soren, son of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) patriarch Shibu Soren popularly known as ‘Guru ji’, overcame odds and endured 149 days of incarceration to have the final laugh in the Jharkhand...