According to the Election Commission of India data, the BJP is leading in 39 seats, while the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is ahead in 22. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP, also a partner in the Mahayuti, is leading in 19 seats.
Maoist-affected Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra recorded a 69.63% voter turnout, while Mumbai city recorded the lowest turnout with 49.07% in Maharashtra as of 5 pm, as per Election Commission figures.
He also urged voters to step out and actively participate in the festival of democracy.
He referred to the Mahayuti government as a "50 khoke (cash boxes in Marathi), everything's okay" government.
