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Bypolls: Postal ballot papers arrive at the counting centre in Dausa (Rajasthan)

Here's how the Maharashtra assembly currently looks

BJP - 103

Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) - 38

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) - 15

NCP (Ajit Pawar) - 42

NCP (Sharad Pawar) - 10

Congress - 37

Bahujan Vikas Aghadi - 3

AIMIM - 2

Samajwadi Party - 2

Prahar Janshakti Party - 2

Krantikari Shetkari Paksha - 1

PWP - 1

Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana - 1

Rashtriya Samaj Paksha - 1

Jan Surajya Shakti - 1

CPI (M) - 1

MNS - 1

Independents - 13

BJP starts preparing jalebis in anticipation of poll victories

Security tightened in Jamshedpur ahead of counting

Here's what the Jharkhand BJP president is saying ahead of poll results

Visuals from outside Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde's residence

Here's the political map of Jharkhand

Here's the political map of Maharashtra

Assembly Elections 2024 | The Maharashtra Assembly polls will take place against the backdrop of a fractured political landscape in the western state where the Shiv Sena and NCP will be going up against the Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar factions, even as the BJP and Congress try to make their mark. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, the JMM faces a new challenge after Hemant Soren's recent arrest and Champai, a longstanding party member, joining the BJP. The Haryana election resulted in a shock loss for Congress, which was looking to galvanize on the Lok Sabha poll performance, while J&K also saw the grand old party eventually stepping away from the cabinet, with Omar Abdullah's JKNC forming government. It remains to be seen if the upcoming polls help BJP cement its position further or provide a fillip to I.N.D.I.A. Check live updates and track the latest coverage, live news, in-depth opinions, and analyses only on Deccan Herald.

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Assembly poll results today will have a bearing on the Parliament's winter session

At the winter session, while the Opposition will look for ways to target the Narendra Modi government after allegations of bribery surfaced in the US against Gautam Adani, the tycoon who is considered close to the prime minister.

However, if the NDA allies come out victorious, they will get a chance to argue that the public sentiment is still with them despite all accusations being levelled against its leaders.

'I don't believe in exit polls': DKS ahead of counting

Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate from Wadala, Shraddha Jadhav oozes confidence ahead of counting

Shaina N C visits Shree Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of counting

Officials gear up for counting of votes in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

JMM seeks suspension of internet near counting centres in Jharkhand

The ruling JMM in Jharkhand wrote to the Election Commission on Friday night and demanded the suspension of internet services within 2 km radius of the counting centres, alleging that the BJP has deputed "highly qualified" electronic experts from other states.

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Watch: Visuals from a counting centre in Dharavi

I.N.D.I.A. bloc will win state polls, perform better than 2019: Cong's Mir

AICC general secretary and Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Friday exuded confidence that the ruling alliance will return to power in Jharkhand with better numbers compared to the 2019 elections.

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Exit polls do not reflect people's sentiment, MVA will win with comfortable majority: Chennithala

Maharashtra AICC in-charge Ramesh Chennithala rejected on Wednesday the exit polls on the possible outcome of the state assembly elections, asserting that Maha Vikas Aghadi is poised to clinch a comfortable majority.

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Who will be the next Maharashtra CM?

Whether the Maha Yuti retains control or the Maha Vikas Aghadi wins -- who will sit on the CM's chair is a critical question.

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