Maharashtra Election Results Trend in UK as BJP-Led Mahayuti Crosses Majority Mark
GG News Bureau
Mumbai, 23rd November. The results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections have captured international attention, trending prominently in the United Kingdom early on Saturday, November 23. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti coalition has crossed the halfway mark in the 288-seat assembly, as per the latest trends. England accounted for the bulk of the search volume, with Scotland also showing considerable interest.
Maharashtra, India’s wealthiest state by GDP per capita, recorded a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of ₹2.89 lakh crore in 2022–2023. With its status as the financial capital of India, the election results are expected to have a significant impact not only on the state’s population but also on the expatriate community in the UK.
The ruling Mahayuti coalition—comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP—secured 209 seats, well beyond the majority mark of 145. Eknath Shinde is projected to continue as Chief Minister. The single-phase election saw a voter turnout of 66.05%, higher than the 61.1% recorded in 2019, demonstrating strong voter engagement despite claims of anti-incumbency.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which consists of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction, failed to mount a significant challenge, with their total seats falling far short of expectations.
Congress contested 101 seats, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) fielded 95 candidates, and Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction contested 86.
Other parties like the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), which fielded 237 candidates, and AIMIM, which contested 17 seats, also struggled to make an impact.
Why the UK Interest?
The interest in Maharashtra’s polls among the UK audience could stem from the expatriate community’s deep ties with the state, as well as its economic significance. The election outcome will influence investment opportunities, policy decisions, and governance in the state, making it a focal point for global observers.
With Mahayuti’s sweeping victory, Maharashtra’s political landscape is set to consolidate further under the BJP-led coalition, reaffirming its dominance despite opposition claims of voter fatigue. The final results are expected to cement Eknath Shinde’s leadership and the coalition’s roadmap for the next five years.
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