Exit polls for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections predict a strong victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. According to Chanakya Strategies, the alliance is expected to secure 152-160 seats, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is projected to win 130-138 seats. The BJP is estimated to win 89-101 seats, with Congress securing 39-47, Shiv Sena 37-45, and NCP(SP) 35-43. The Shiv Sena (UBT) could win 21-29 seats. Voting in the 288-member assembly ended with a voter turnout of 45.53% by 3 pm, with results expected soon.

Maharashtra's Assembly elections saw a 58.22% voter turnout by 5 pm on November 20, 2024. The turnout was slow in the early hours, with the Maoist-affected Gadchiroli district topping at 69.63%. Mumbai city recorded the lowest turnout at 49.07%. A total of 4,136 candidates are contesting across 288 seats, with key issues including unemployment, inflation, and agricultural distress. Political leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi campaigned extensively. The election results will be announced on November 23, 2024.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended seven police officers in Uttar Pradesh after complaints from the Samajwadi Party about unlawful checks of voter IDs and Aadhaar cards during the ongoing bypolls. The suspension affects officers from Kanpur, Muzaffarnagar, and Moradabad. The ECI vowed strict action against biased voting practices and emphasized prompt investigation of complaints. Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the violations, urging voters to return to polling booths. In response, the BJP urged the ECI to intensify checks, particularly on burqa-clad voters. The bypolls saw incidents of violence, prompting police intervention.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Manipur after fresh violence erupted in the state. Protests followed the discovery of six bodies, including three women and three children, allegedly kidnapped by Kuki militants in Jiribam. Curfews were imposed in Imphal West and East, and internet services were suspended in seven districts. Protesters stormed the residences of several MLAs, causing extensive damage. Shah will hold a detailed meeting with officials tomorrow at 12 pm to address the escalating unrest. Meitei organizations have raised concerns over security lapses and demanded immediate action.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah canceled his Maharashtra election rallies to address the escalating violence in Manipur. Protests in the Imphal Valley erupted after the discovery of six civilian bodies, including three women and children, in Jiribam district. Mobs set fire to the homes of BJP and Congress legislators, including PWD Minister Govindas Konthoujam. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters near Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s residence. Amid the unrest, an indefinite curfew was imposed. Shah returned to Delhi to monitor the situation, emphasizing the government's commitment to restoring peace and order in the state.

Delhi’s Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot has resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Council of Ministers, citing unfulfilled promises and controversies. In his letter to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Atishi, Gahlot criticized the failure to clean the Yamuna River and controversies like the Sheeshmahal bungalow issue. He also highlighted the constant tussle with the central government, which he claimed hindered Delhi’s progress. Gahlot, under investigation by the ED and CBI, called AAP a party straying from its values. BJP reacted sharply, terming AAP a "sinking boat" ahead of the 2024 Delhi elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft experienced a technical issue at Deoghar airport, Jharkhand, today. The aircraft was grounded for repairs, prompting a replacement plane to be dispatched from New Delhi. This caused a delay in the PM’s return to the capital. Earlier, Modi addressed rallies marking tribal leader Birsa Munda’s anniversary, celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. The rallies coincided with campaigning for Jharkhand Assembly elections, where Modi criticized the Congress, accusing its leadership of conspiring against reservations for SC, ST, and OBC communities.

A Delhi court has ordered the release of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities during his tenure at the Delhi Waqf Board. While the court acknowledged sufficient evidence to proceed against Khan, it refused to take cognizance of the charges, citing the lack of prosecution sanction. Khan, arrested by the ED in September, was granted bail on a ₹1 lakh bond. The case involves claims of corruption and money laundering, with the ED alleging that Khan's actions led to a loss of ₹36 crore to the exchequer.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will not be restored, even if Indira Gandhi were to return from heaven. In a series of rallies in Maharashtra, Shah targeted Congress over its stance on Muslim reservations and accused the opposition party of stalling the construction of the Ram temple at Ayodhya. He criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for misleading voters and pledged that the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance would ensure Maharashtra's continued development if it wins the upcoming state elections.

The first phase of Jharkhand assembly elections is set to begin, with 43 seats up for grabs across 15 districts. This high-stakes contest pits the ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, against the BJP. Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren, now a BJP candidate, and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma have been key figures in BJP's campaign, emphasizing issues like Bangladeshi infiltration. Meanwhile, Hemant Soren and Congress leaders have countered by accusing the BJP of promoting communalism. Voters, especially the tribal population, hold significant influence in determining the outcome as both sides seek support.