The voting process for 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra is complete. All eyes are now on November 23, when the election results will be announced. Meanwhile, C-Voter has released an intriguing exit poll conducted on November 20 with a sample size of 54,555, covering all 288 seats.
According to the C-Voter exit poll, the Mahayuti (NDA) is expected to secure approximately 112 seats, while the MVA (INDIA Bloc) might bag 104 seats, leaving 11 seats potentially falling into the 'Others' category. A close contest prevails in 61 constituencies, making predictions unpredictable.
In the Vidarbha region, Mahayuti is projected to win 18 out of 60 seats, while the Mahavikas Aghadi is expected to capture 23 seats, with 'Others' possibly securing 3 seats. A neck-and-neck race is noted for 16 seats in this area.
In the Marathwada region, with its 47 seats, Mahayuti may claim 14, while Mahavikas Aghadi is forecasted to achieve 20. A closely contested battle is anticipated for 13 seats.
In North Maharashtra’s 36-seat arena, Mahayuti seems to be gaining an advantageous edge with a prediction of 18 seats, whereas MVA might receive 9 seats. One seat could be claimed by 'Others', while 8 seats present a tight competition.
Western Maharashtra holds significant political weight with 70 seats. This is the battleground for the Pwar vs. Pawar duel, featuring Ajit Pawar and his nephew Yugen Pawar, who is also Sharad Pawar's grandson. The exit poll suggests Mahayuti might gain 25 seats here, while Mahavikas Aghadi could win 34 seats.
Focusing on the Thane-Konkan belt, which comprises 39 seats, Mahayuti seems to be obtaining a positive outcome with a suggested 20 seats, whereas Mahavikas Aghadi is trailing with potentially 8 seats, and 'Others' possibly grabbing 2. The fierce rivalry ensues over 9 hotly contested seats.
Mumbai region incorporates 36 seats. Here, Mahayuti may clinch 17 seats, while Mahavikas Aghadi might secure 10, leaving one for 'Others'. An intense at-seat contest is expected for 8 seats.