KEY HIGHLIGHTS
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Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Nana Patole Submits Ballot
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Maharashtra Election Voting Live Updates: Union Minister Piyush Goyal Votes
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Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Sharad Pawar Casts Vote
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Maharashtra Assembly Election Live: A Snapshot
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Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Zeeshan Siddhiqui Casts Ballot
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Mumbai Epicenter Of Business, Entertainment... Glory Should Come Back, Says Suniel Shetty
"...Mumbai has always been an epicenter of business, entertainment... that glory should come back. Work on infrastructure is being done... it should be done on time. Roads and structure will be developed but along with that there should be green cover, parks for people. I only hope and pray that these things happen as soon as possible," said actor Suniel Shetty after casting his vote.
Maharashtra Election Voting Live Updates: Strengthen Democracy, Says Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "Everyone should vote, voting is our right in democracy. I appeal to people to vote in large numbers and strengthen democracy."
Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Nawab Mallick Casts Vote
NCP candidate from Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Nawab Mallick cast his vote in Kurla (West).
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Highest District-Wise Turnout
As of 09:00 a.m., Gadchiroli saw the highest voter turnout at 12.33%, and Ratnagiri second at 9.30%.
Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Nana Patole Submits Ballot
Maharashtra Congress President and INC candidate from Sakoli, Nana Patole cast his vote for at a polling booth in Bhandara.
Maharashtra Election Voting Live Updates: Union Minister Piyush Goyal Votes
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal and family cast their vote at Walsingham House School in Mumbai's Malabar Hill.
Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Vishal Dadlani Casts Ballot
Music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani said "It's important that you come out and vote. It's important for your city, state, country. If you love your city, state and country, please come and vote. It is ridiculous that one has to say it, everyone should do it anyway as a duty towards their country. I hope people do (vote)," after casting his vote.
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Key Contest— Eknath Shinde Versus Kedar Dighe In Kopri Pachpakhadi
A high-stakes legacy battle is unfolding in Thane, where Eknath Shinde will contest from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat against Kedar Dighe, the nephew of Shinde’s late mentor and Shiv Sena stalwart, Anand Dighe. Both candidates are vying to inherit Anand Dighe’s influential legacy in this fiercely contested constituency.
Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Don't Cheat Your State, Come Out And Vote Says Subhash Ghai
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, after casting his ballot in Bandra West, said "... My main issue is education. I would vote for a candidate who talks about development of Maharashtra, and welfare of kids as well. I would ask people not to procrastinate, then you will not have the right to go on social media (write), don't cheat your state Maharashtra, come out for a while."
Maharashtra Election Voting Live Updates: Riteish, Genelia Deshmukh Cast Votes
Son of ex-Maharashtra CM Vilasrao Deshmukh, actors Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh cast their votes in Latur. "I believe both my brothers are going to win," said Riteish, referring to Dhiraj and Amit Deshmukh, who are contesting from Latur.
Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Maximum City's Voter Turnout
Mumbai City has witnessed footfall of 6.25% voters, whereas the suburbs have seen a 7.88% of voters turn up as of 09:00 a.m.
Maharashtra Election Voting Live Updates: Here's What Early Voter Turnout Data Says
As of 09:00 a.m., Maharashtra has reported a 6.61% voter turnout, while Jharkhand's Phase 2 polling has seen a 12.71% voter turnout.
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Raj Thackerey Is Going To Win, Says Son Amit
Mahim-candidate and MNS chief Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray said, "Step out in large numbers and vote... I believe (that he is going to win)."
Maharashtra Election Voting Live Updates: Vijay Wadettiwar Submits Ballot
Maharashtra Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar, along with his family, cast votes in Chandrapur.
Jharkhand Assembly Elections Phase 2: State BJP Chief Marandi Offers Prayers
Babulal Marandi, Jharkhand state BJP chief and candidate from Dhanwar, offered prayers at his residence and took the blessings of his mother, Mina Murmu as the voting in state began for the second phase of Assembly elections.
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Sharad Pawar Casts Vote
Four-time Chief Minister of Maharashtra Sharad Pawar casts his vote in Baramati.
Maharashtra Election Voting Live Updates: Years Of Turbulent Coalitions
Maharashtra has experienced years of unnatural coalitions, and the 2024 results are poised to create yet another. Read more about the history of Maha politics in the last decade.
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Sharad Pawar Arrives To Vote
NCP SP chief Sharad Pawar arrives at a polling station in Baramati to cast his vote.
Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Yugendra Pawar Casts Vote
NCP SP candidate from Baramati constituency Yugendra Pawar casts his vote. He is set to go up against uncle Ajit Pawar for the seat.
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Maharashtra Lines Up In Full Force
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Bollywood At The Polls
Actors Farhan Akhtar, Ali Fazal, Sonu Sood and director Kabir Khan have exercised their right to vote in the polls today.
Maharashtra Assembly Election Live: A Snapshot
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Sachin Tendulkar And Family Cast Vote
"I have been an icon of the ECI (Election Commission of India) for quite some time now. The message I am giving is to vote. It is our responsibility. I urge everyone to come out and vote," urged former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar after casting his vote.
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: Zeeshan Siddhiqui Casts Ballot
Zeeshan Siddiqui, contesting for the Vandre East constituency from the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), casts his vote.
Maharashtra Assembly Election Live: Stock Exchanges Closed For The Day
The National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange will remain closed on Wednesday on account of voting for the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024.
Maharashtra Election 2024 Live: Supriya Sule Registers Vote
NCP (SP)'s Supriya Sule casts her vote at a polling station in Baramati.
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: RBI Governor Participates In Voting
Following his vote, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das praised the arrangements at the polling station.
Maharashtra Election Voting Live Updates: BJP's Manifesto
Increased Monthly Grant: BJP promises to raise the monthly grant under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme to Rs 2,100 per month.
Current Grant: The scheme, launched in August, currently provides Rs 1,500 per month to economically disadvantaged women aged 21-65.
Maharashtra Assembly Election Voting Live: Akshay Kumar Casts Ballot
"The arrangements here are very good, especially for senior citizens, and cleanliness has been well-maintained. I urge everyone to come out and cast their votes," said actor Akshay Kumar.
Maharashtra Election Voting Live Updates: Shiv Sena Candidate Shaina NC Casts Vote
"I hope people will give me a chance to work for the truth with full accountability and transparency," said Shaina NC after her daughter Shanaya Munot and her show their inked fingers.
Maharashtra Election Voting 2024 Live: BMC Commissioner Casts Ballot
BMC Commissioner and District Election Officer Bhushan Gagrani casts his vote.
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Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: MVA's Manifesto
Rs 3,000 Monthly Aid for Women: Under the Mahalaxmi Scheme, economically disadvantaged women will receive Rs 3,000 per month.
Free Bus Travel for Women: All women in Maharashtra will get free travel on state-operated buses.
Up to Rs 4,000 for Unemployed Youth: The MVA promises monthly assistance for unemployed youth.
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: Richest Candidate In The Fray
BJP MLA from Ghatkopar East, Parag Shah, is the richest candidate in the Maharashtra Assembly 2024 polls. Shah, who is contesting from the Ghatkopar East seat, and his wife have declared combined assets worth Rs 3,382 crore.
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: Key Contest— Fadnavis Versus Gudadhe In Nagpur South West
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is looking to secure a fourth term from the Nagpur South West Assembly seat. He will face Congress' Prafulla Gudadhe, who is known for his grassroots connections in the constituency.
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: Rajkummar Rao Casts Vote
"It is our right in democracy, so it's important that we step outside to vote. I have performed my duties," said actor Rajkummar Rao after voting at a polling booth in Gyan Kendra Secondary School, Mumbai.
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: PM Modi Urges Citizens To Vote
"I urge all the voters of the state to participate enthusiastically in this process and add beauty to this festival of democracy," said PM Modi in an X post.
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: Key Contests— Pawar Versus Pawar In Baramati
In Baramati, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar will face his nephew Yugendra Pawar, who is the NCP (SP) candidate.
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: Ajit Pawar Casts Vote In Baramati
Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP candidate from Baramati Assembly constituency Ajit Pawar has cast his vote in Baramati.
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: Maharashtra Governor Casts His Vote
"My appeal to everyone is to come and vote. It is their choice to vote for whoever they want, but they should do it. This is a basic duty of every citizen," said Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan after casting vote in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: Mumbai BJP President Casts His Vote
Mumbai BJP president and Bandra West Assembly candidate, Ashish Shelar, cast his vote at a polling station in St. Stanislaus High School, Bandra.
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: Three CMs In Five Years
In the last five years, the state has had three different chief ministers. These include BJP's Devendra Fadavis, Shiv Sena's (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray, and the Shiv Sena's (SHS) Eknath Shinde.
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: Voting Commences At 7 A.M.
Voting will begin at 07:00 a.m. and continue until 06:00 p.m. Voting will be held across over one lakh polling stations in 52,789 locations.
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Live: All 288 Seats Go to Polls Today
Maharashtra is set for a crucial day today as all 288 Assembly constituencies go to the polls in a single phase. The state is witnessing a fierce electoral contest between two major alliances:
Mahayuti: Led by the ruling Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), along with the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party.
Maha Vikas Aghadi: Comprising the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (Shiv Sena-UBT), Sharad Pawar's NCP, and the Indian National Congress.
Stay tuned for live updates and key developments throughout the day.