Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accused the ruling Mahayuti alliance of manipulating the election results, claiming that seats were “stolen” from the opposition after early trends showed the BJP-led alliance closing in on a landslide victory in the state, with a lead in 221 seats. The BJP alone is ahead in 128 constituencies, leaving the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) trailing far behind with leads in just 52 seats. The emerging results indicate a shift in Maharashtra’s political landscape, but not without controversy.
ET Online | 23 Nov 2024, 12:03 PM IST