Assembly polls live: Voting under way in Maharashtra, Haryana

Maharashtra, Haryana assembly elections 2019: Voting to elect Maharashtra and Haryana assemblies was held on Monday, The voting in the two states took place from 7 am till 6 pm. In the assembly polls, the BJP and its allies are seeking to retain power, while the opposition is hoping to turn the tide by taking advantage of any anti-incumbency. Bypolls were also held to 51 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha constituencies spread across 18 states. In Maharashtra, the 'Mahayuti' alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and smaller parties is against the 'Maha-agadhi' led by the Congress and the NCP. The ruling BJP is locked in a contest with the opposition Congress and the fledgling JJP for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana. Tight security arrangements were made with deployment of more than three lakh personnel from state police and central forces in Maharashtra, while over 75,000 security personnel have been mobilised in Haryana. Counting of votes will be on October 24. As per the official ECI data, Haryana has recorded a polling percentage of 67.97 per cent, while 55.33% voting was recorded in Maharashtra.

Voting has concluded in Maharashtra and Haryana for the 2019 Legislative Assembly elections. All eyes are now on the exit polls

Update: The voter turnout in Maharashtra has been recorded at 55.31 percent till 6.00 pm. This is an interim figure and is likely to change.

Shiv Sena’s Worli constituency candidate Aaditya Thackeray on Twitter: As polls come to a close on voting day, I thank all the voters who came out to cast their vote and choose their future.

Update: 44 percent turnout recorded in Mumbai district till 5.00 pm, according to ANI.

Update: The voter turnout in Maharashtra has been recorded at 53.46 percent till 5.30 pm.

Assembly polls live: Voting under way in Maharashtra, Haryana
Assembly polls live: Voting under way in Maharashtra, Haryana
Assembly polls live: Voting under way in Maharashtra, Haryana
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