In a dramatic turn of events, early trends from the Maharashtra Assembly elections indicate a sweeping victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. As of 10:30 AM, the alliance appears poised for a landslide win, with the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) facing a significant setback. The Shiv Sena (UBT) and its leader Sanjay Raut have raised serious concerns over the unfolding results.
Expressing disbelief at the trends, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut claimed the results do not align with the will of Maharashtra's people. "This cannot be the decision of the people of Maharashtra. We know what the people want," Raut asserted during a media interaction.
Raut alleged irregularities in the electoral process, suggesting foul play in the Mahayuti's dramatic performance. "How is it that MVA is not even getting 75 seats, while Mahayuti is crossing 120? This was not the public?s decision. Everyone will understand what?s wrong here. In every election seat, money-counting machines were installed. Is it possible that Shinde gets 60 seats, Ajit Pawar 40, and BJP 125? The people of this state are not dishonest. We have faith in the people of Maharashtra," he stated.
In a pointed social media post, Raut demanded the return of ballot paper voting to ensure transparency. "Conduct the elections again using ballot papers. The result in Maharashtra does not reflect the will of the people. No! No! Absolutely not! Such a result cannot be accepted," he posted on X (formerly Twitter).
The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader also claimed that the Mahayuti alliance had tampered with the electoral mandate, calling it a "stolen victory." He maintained that the counting process had been manipulated and promised further action once the final results were declared.
As the BJP-led Mahayuti celebrates its projected victory, the opposition camp is rife with accusations and calls for electoral reforms. The controversy over the election results has cast a shadow over the state's political landscape, setting the stage for intense political battles in the days to come.
