All eyes are on the results as the counting of votes polled in Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections, and bypolls on 48 seats across India, will be done on November 23. There are high stakes involved as these elections will set the stage for political alignments ahead.
Maharashtra has 288 seats up for grab as BJP-led Mahayuti faces off against Maha Vikas Aghadi. With a voter turnout of 66.05%, the race to the 145-seat majority mark will shape the state’s political future.
With 4,136 candidates in the fray, Maharashtra’s elections are a clash of alliances. BJP-led Mahayuti is contesting 149 seats, while the opposition MVA fielded 282 candidates across its parties. Rebels and independents add intrigue to this race.
A record 67.74% turnout in Jharkhand’s 81-seat election reflects heightened voter engagement. BJP-led NDA and JMM-led INDIA bloc lock horns in this fiercely contested battle.
The bypolls in seven Rajasthan constituencies are pivotal. With up to 22 counting rounds in some segments, BJP and Congress vie for dominance.
Punjab’s four assembly bypolls test CM Bhagwant Mann’s government mid-term. AAP, Congress, and BJP are in a tight race.
Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi contests her first election in Wayanad, vying to succeed Rahul Gandhi. Kerala’s three bypolls, including Palakkad and Chelakkara, attract national attention.
Raipur City South sees a direct fight between BJP’s Sunil Kumar Soni and Congress’ Akash Sharma. The bypoll recorded 50.50% turnout.
Foolproof security is in place across counting centres nationwide. Strong rooms are under surveillance, and restricted zones have been enforced in cities like Mumbai and Jaipur. Postal ballots will be counted first.
These results are more than numbers — they are a pulse check for India’s political dynamics. From state-level power struggles to potential national implications, parties brace for defining outcomes. As results roll in, the balance of power in key states will shift dramatically.