The recent political turmoil in Maharashtra, a decade of BJP governance at the national level, and the significant emphasis placed on local concerns led to a fierce competition across the state's 48 Lok Sabha constituencies. A post-election assessment by 'The Strelema' organization indicates that Maha Uti is currently ahead of Maha Vikas Aghadi in this Lok Sabha election in Maharashtra.
The data reveals that 46% of votes were cast for Mahayuti, as opposed to 45% for Maha Vikas Aghadi, with a general voter preference trend towards Mahayuti. 'The Strelema', a reputable organization specializing in election strategy and survey research for the past six years, meticulously analyzed voter behavior in all 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra.
Following the elections, 'The Strelema' engaged with a total of 108,300 voters across the state. The conclusive results were publicized by 'The Strelema' on Saturday. The findings show that 46% of voters in Maharashtra favored Mahayuti, while 45% supported Mahavikas Aghadi. Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi garnered 3% of the votes, independent candidates secured 2%, and other parties collectively received 4%. Additionally, 'The Strelema' forecasts that Mahayuti is poised to win 24 to 27 seats, Mahavikas Aghadi 20 to 23 seats, and an independent candidate one seat.
'The Strelema' also divulged party-specific statistics projecting that the Grand Alliance will witness victory for 17 BJP candidates, 7 Shiv Sena Shinde Group candidates, and 1 Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar Group) candidate. As per 'The Strelema's post-poll analysis, Mahavikas Aghadi is expected to secure wins for 6 Congress candidates, 6 Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) candidates, and 10 Shiv Sena Thackeray group candidates.
'The Strelema' anticipates an independent candidate, Vishal Patil, to secure a victory in the Sangli Constituency. Consequently, the Grand Alliance emerges as the frontrunner in the state, with BJP anticipated to secure the highest number of seats. The Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, conducted over five phases, proved to be a rigorous test for political parties and voters alike.
The shifting voter inclinations at each phase underscored the significance of local issues in these elections. The Mahavikas Aghadi strategically portrayed the election with a candidate-centric and emotive appeal. Despite the intense competition, effective political strategies enabled the BJP to address local grievances and maintain its voter base over the past decade successfully.
This success is evident in the BJP's strong performance across most seats in the state, positioning Mahayuti as the predominant force in Maharashtra.
