Election Results 2024: Mahayuti Returns To Power Maharashtra; JMM-Congress Win Jharkhand
The BJP-led Mahayuti has secured a landslide mandate in Maharashtra, whereas the I.N.D.I.A. bloc has retained the state of Jharkhand.
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Maharashtra Has Strengthened Resolve For Viksit Bharat: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the people have reiterated their faith in the BJP. Maharashtra has strengthened its resolve for a Viksit Bharat. The results show that the country is only yearning for development, he said.
"This is the third time that the BJP-led alliance has won...the third time that BJP has emerged as the biggest party in Maharashtra...this is definitely historic. This is a reflection of the BJP's governance model," Modi said, NDTV reported.
After Haryana, Maharashtra has sent a message of 'Ek Hain Toh Safe Hain'. This has becomes a "mahamantra for the country", PM Modi told BJP workers.
The prime minister went on to say that the Opposition is not able to understand the changed mood of the country. "These people not only do not want to accept the truth, they even today underestimate the discretion of the common voter of India," he said.
The voters of the country are with the idea of 'Nation First'. The voters of the country do not like those who dream of the 'chair first', Modi said.
'Victory Of Development, Good Governance...': PM Modi On Mahayuti Win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, to address party workers after the Mahayuti alliance's landslide win in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
"It is the victory of development, good governance and social justice in Maharashtra, and it is the defeat of negative politics and dynastic politics," the prime minister said, PTI reported.
Maharashtra has broken all records, it is the biggest win for any party or pre-poll alliance in last 50 years, Modi said.
He also hailed Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, BJP leader and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for the victory.
BJP Headquarters Celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the BJP headquarters to address party workers on the Mahayuti alliance's landslide win in Maharashtra.
'Jharkhand Has Won': CM Hemant Soren Claims Victory
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed gratitude as the JMM-lead alliance led majority in the state assembly elections.
"Jharkhand has won…Heartfelt gratitude and johar to the people of Jharkhand! Today, on this historic occasion, many congratulations, best wishes and johar to all the citizens of the state," he wrote on X.
The I.N.D.I.A bloc was leading with 56 out of 81 seats secured as of 7:37 p.m., NDTV reported. The BJP-led NDA had won 24 seats.
Rahul Gandhi On I.N.D.I.A Win In Jharkhand Assembly
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the I.N.D.I.A bloc's win in Jharkhand assembly elections is victory for protection of water, forest and land, along with that of constitution, PTI reported.
Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge also spoke about the win. "We have to fight for social justice, raise voice of people and form accountable government in Jharkhand," he said.
On the loss in Maharashtra, Gandhi said that the results were unexpected and that the party will analyse the outcome in detail.
