Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Aaditya Thackeray Leads In Worli, Milind Deora Trails; Dhananjay Munde Ahead In Parli

The counting of votes for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 began early Saturday, with trends indicating a strong performance by the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. As of 10:30 am, Mahayuti is leading in 193 seats, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in 87, and smaller parties in 8, according to ABP Majha.

High-Stakes VIP Seats

In Mumbai's Worli constituency, a closely watched battle is underway between Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora. Early trends show Thackeray leading with a narrow margin of around 600 votes, signaling a tough fight ahead.

In neighboring Mahim, MNS leader Amit Thackeray is trailing, while Shiv Sena (UBT)?s Mahesh Sawant is ahead of sitting MLA Shiv Sena's Sada Sarvankar. In Bandra East, Sena (UBT)'s Varun Sardesai is leading against Congress candidate Zeeshan Siddique.

Mumbai?s suburban constituencies see the BJP dominating, with candidates like Rahul Narwekar (Colaba), Mangal Prabhat Lodha (Malabar Hill), and Sanjay Upadhyay (Borivali) maintaining strong leads.

CM, Dy CMs, and Other Key Leaders

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is firmly leading from Kopri in Thane, with a margin exceeding 19,000 votes. His rival, Sena (UBT)'s Kedar Dighe, appears unable to close the gap. Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis is ahead by over 7,000 votes in Nagpur, showcasing a stronghold for the BJP.

In Vidarbha's Sakoli, Congress leader Nana Patole is in a neck-and-neck contest, leading BJP?s Avinash Brahmankar by a slim 600 votes.

Marathwada Highlights

In Parli, NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Dhananjay Munde is leading decisively, while Deputy CM Ajit Pawar holds a commanding lead in Baramati.

However, Congress veteran Balasaheb Thorat, who sought a ninth term, faces a significant setback, trailing by a wide margin of 8,000 votes, a surprising development in this election.

The Road Ahead

As trends solidify, Mahayuti seems poised for a major victory, but the battle for several VIP seats remains intense. Counting will continue throughout the day, shaping the final outcome of one of Maharashtra's most fiercely contested elections.