Maharashtra Exit Poll: NDA likely to overwhelm UPA across regions

After the successful conclusion of polling in Maharashtra assembly elections on Monday, October 21, the Republic-Jan Ki Baat exit poll projects that the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance will effortlessly form the government in the state. Overtaking its own share of seats from the last term, Shiv Sena is projected to win 85 seats in this term, while the BJP is poised to almost reach the half-way mark on its own. Looking at the region-wise projection for the Maharashtra state assembly elections, BJP is likely to win big from all the regions expect Aurangabad and Konkan where its ally Shiv Sena is likely to win more seats. Let’s have a detailed look at each region to know more about the seats likely to be won by all the parties.   

Konkan Region (75 seats)

The exit poll projection in the region harbouring the state capital of Maharashtra, the Konkan region, shows that Shiv Sena is likely to win a massive 37 seats, while BJP’s share in the Konkan region is likely to soar with 30 seats, which makes a total of 67 seats for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. Sharad Pawar’s NCP, on the other hand, is projected to win four seats and Congress with other parties is projected to win two seats each.  

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Nashik region (47 seats)

With 47 seats up for grabs, BJP is projected to win 21 seats, whereas its ally Shiv Sena is likely to win 13 seats in the region. This gives the alliance a total of 34 seats in the Nashik region. Congress and NCP, on the other hand, are likely to win five and six seats each and other parties will fight it out for the two remaining seats in the region.  

Amravati region (30 seats)

Fighting for a total of 30 seats in the Amravati region of Maharashtra, BJP is likely to win a good mandate of 18 seats from the region. The ally of BJP, Shiv Sena, is likely to win five seats in the region. NCP is projected to win three seats in the Amravati region, whereas Congress and other parties may win 2 seats each.   

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Nagpur region (32 seats)

According to the ‘Jan Ki Baat’ exit polls, the seats projected for the BJP in the bastion of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Nagpur is 29. Out of the total 32 seats in the region, the remaining three seats are likely to be won by Congress party. Shiv Sena and NCP, on the other hand, do not seem to be winning any seats from this region.  

Pune region (58 seats)

A total of 58 seats in the Pune region are likely to see the BJP winning annexing nearly 25 seats, whereas, its ally Shiv Sena is likely to win 14 seats. NCP in Pune is likely to be at par with the Sena as it is projected to win 12 seats, whereas, Congress is also projected to win five seats in the region. Other parties in the Pune region are projected to win two seats.   

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Aurangabad region (46 seats)

Aurangabad is projected to see Shiv Sena winning 16 seats which are more than its senior ally BJP, which is likely to win 15 seats in the region. Congress is projected to win six seats. Also, NCP in the Aurangabad region is likely to make a mark in seven seats.   

Total party-wise distribution  

Looking at the total party-wise distribution in the state of Maharashtra, ‘Jan Ki Baat’ predicts a total of 135-142 for BJP, whereas, its ally Shiv Sena will win an average of 85 seats which is higher than the last term in 2014 where they had 75 seats in the assembly. Congress and NCP, on the other hand, are likely to win 23 and 32 seats respectively and it seems bad for MNS as they are not projected to win even one seat. Other parties in the state seem to be winning an average of 10 seats whereas AIMIM has the chance of winning one seat. 

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