BJP legislator Pravin Darekar on Saturday called for Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to be appointed as the state's next Chief Minister. His remarks came as early trends in the assembly election vote count indicated a victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance.

The vote counting for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections began at 8 AM on Saturday, November 23. Maharashtra held a single-phase election across its 288 seats, while Jharkhand, with 81 seats,

BJP IT cell head, Amit Malviya on Saturday launched a scathing critique at NCP chief Sharad Pawar, labeling his performance as the “worst ever” of his storied political career, pointing to early trends that showcased Mahayuti’s dominance in Maharashtra assembly elections.

Shiv Sena workers have begun to celebrate the win outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s residence as Mahayuti is all set for a victory. Bouquets also arrive at the residence of CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde as celebrations begin here.

As votes were counted for the assembly polls held earlier this month, India’s ruling and opposition alliances could bag one state each in the crucial electoral battle with voters in both going for continuity rather than change.

The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance appears set to retain power in Maharashtra, with the BJP performing strongly on its own. In this context, speculation is rife regarding the Chief Minister's position.

The Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena and Congress, hopes to retain power in Maharashtra. The Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi, also comprising Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (S

The BJP's stellar performance in the state elections catapulted the ruling Mahayuti alliance past the 200-mark.