The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is on course to retain power in Maharashtra. The alliance has so far won 164 seats and is leading in 67 others in the 288 assembly seats.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party and its allies were set to return to power in the nation's richest state, television channels reported on Saturday, a boost for the Hindu-nationalist leader after a disappointing general election.

BJP's Ashish Shelar triumphed in the Vandre West constituency, defeating Congress's Asif Ahmed Zakaria by 19,931 votes. Shelar's victory marks his third consecutive term as MLA.

Incumbent BJP MLA Ram Kadam faced strong opposition from Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Sanjay Bhalerao in the Ghatkopar West constituency.

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The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is on course to retain power in Maharashtra with Election Commission data showing the alliance leading in 221 seats with.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling alliance is leading in polls in Maharashtra by a wide margin, signaling policy continuity in a state which houses most of India’s billionaires and is home to some of the country’s biggest investments.