The opposition alliance suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the BJP-led ruling alliance in Maharashtra.

Legislative rules mandate that a party must secure at least 10 per cent of the Assembly's 288 seats -- 29 seats -- to qualify for the LoP position. However, the way the mandate has unfolded in Maharashtra,

The newly elected 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly may function without the Leader of Opposition (LoP). As per the legislative rules, a party with 10 per cent of the 288 seats or 29 seats can claim the post.

Maharashtra witnessed a 66% voter turnout, the highest in 30 years, for its state assembly elections. Exit polls present mixed predictions, with some

Maharashtra and Jharkhand citizens went to the polls to choose their next state governments. While Jharkhand voted in two phases—on November 13 and November 20—Maharashtra held voting for all its 288 assembly constituencies in a single phase on November 20.

The counting for the 288 assembly states will begin with postal ballots that are reserved for specific groups, including those with disabilities, security personnel, and certain government employees.