Exit Poll Date For Maharashtra Elections 2024: When And Where To Watch Survey Reports LIVE Online

Maharashtra is set for single-phase voting on Wednesday, alongside the second phase of polling in Jharkhand.

A total of 4,136 candidates are contesting the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024, marking a 27.7% increase from the 3,239 candidates in the 2019 elections, which were primarily a contest between the BJP-Shiv Sena and Congress-NCP alliances. This time, the political landscape is more fragmented, with major alliances reshaping over the past two years.

Among the candidates, 2,086 are independents. Maharashtra's assembly comprises 288 seats.

Key Players and Alliances

Ruling Mahayuti Alliance:

• BJP: 149 candidates
• Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena: 81 candidates
• Ajit Pawar-led NCP: 59 candidates

Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA):

• Congress: 101 candidates
• Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT): 95 candidates
• Sharad Pawar-led NCP: 86 candidates

Some constituencies are expected to witness friendly contests between allies within the alliances.

Smaller Parties in the Fray

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has fielded 237 candidates, while the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is contesting 17 seats.

The elections are expected to be closely watched as the new political alignments test their strength in a significantly altered landscape.

When & Where To Watch Maharashtra Exit Polls 2024

As the polling concludes, people across the country are eagerly awaiting the results of the Maharashtra. However, it will be announced only after the conclusion of voting in both the states. The exit polls are expected to provide a glimpse into the possible outcomes of these closely watched elections.

The guidelines from the Election Commission specify that all exit poll results connected to the states can only be disclosed post 6 pm on November 20.

This restriction is applicable to all forms of media, including print, broadcast, and online platforms, and extends to political entities, polling agencies, and individuals involved in election-related activities. The measures aim to ensure that the voters' decisions remain uninfluenced by early predictions or electoral outcome analyses.

Media houses, social media networks, and polling organizations have been urged to comply with these instructions, refraining from releasing any exit poll results before the designated time. This adherence is crucial for maintaining a fair election atmosphere and upholding the electoral process's credibility.

Viewers can watch the exit polls on all major news channels and websites, including the Oneindia website. Additionally, glimpses of the exit polls will be available on news outlets' social media pages.