Maharashtra Elections Exit Polls 2024 LIVE: Where To Watch Survey Reports Online For Free?

Polling is in full swing for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, where the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is vying to retain power, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) aims for a strong comeback.

Notable figures were among the early voters today. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, accompanied by his wife Sunetra Pawar, cast their votes at Katewadi in Baramati, Pune district. Other prominent personalities like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, and actor Akshay Kumar also exercised their franchise early in the day.

Key Political Players and Campaigns

The election witnessed a high-energy campaign featuring major leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, alongside several Union ministers, who toured the state to rally support for their parties.

• BJP: Contesting 149 seats
• Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction): Contesting 81 seats
• NCP (Ajit Pawar faction): Contesting 59 seats
• Congress: Fielding 101 candidates
• Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction): Contesting 95 seats
• NCP (Sharad Pawar faction): Contesting 86 seats

Exit Poll Guidelines and Broadcast

Polling concludes at 6:00 PM today, and exit poll results will only be released after voting ends. The Election Commission has strictly prohibited the publication or broadcast of any exit poll-related information before this time.

This rule applies to all forms of media, including print, television, digital platforms, and social media, ensuring voters remain uninfluenced by premature predictions. Compliance is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the election process.

Where to Watch Exit Polls

After 6:00 PM, exit poll results will be aired on major news channels, online platforms, and social media handles. News outlets like Oneindia and others will provide comprehensive coverage.

Netizens can get the live update on the YouTube channels of leading English and regional channels.

Stay tuned for updates as Maharashtra's political future takes shape.