Fadnavis clarified that there is no dispute regarding the CM's face as it was decided by the alliance beforehand that the leaders of the three parties will sit and take a unanimous decision on it.

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured decisive victories across Pune's 21 constituencies, with Ajit Pawar's NCP faction emerging as a strong contender in critical seats like Baramati and Hadapsar.

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.

Congress Maharashtra election in-charge, Ramesh Chennithala, expressed disbelief at the assembly poll results declaring a Mahayuti alliance victory, contradicting exit polls predicting a close race with Maha Vikas Aghadi.

Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP each secure 4 wins in Mumbai City district, while BJP led in Mumbai Suburban with the highest number of seats.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party is headed for a victory in state elections in politically significant Maharashtra while the opposition won mineral-rich Jharkhand state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday joined celebrations at BJP headquarters following party-led Mahayuti's landslide victory in Maharashtra assembly elections and said people of the state have defeated "negative and parivarvad politics.