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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde The Thane region remains a political stronghold for the Mahayuti alliance, built on the enduring legacy of the late Anand Dighe and further solidified by the leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Known as the epicenter of Shiv Sena’s political influence, Thane has showcased Shinde’s ability to balance development-focused governance with grassroots engagement. Assembly Election Results Election Results 2024 Live Updates Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates Jharkhand Assembly Election Results 2024 Live Updates The 2024 Assembly election results underscore the continued dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) in this key region.
The Mahayuti alliance has showcased its dominance by leading in five out of the six assembly seats in the Thane region. This strong performance highlights the combined influence of the BJP and the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) under Eknath Shinde 's leadership. Assembly Breakdown The Thane Lok Sabha constituency consists of the following assemblies: Mira Bhayandar Maharashtra Jharkhand Maharashtra Alliance View i Party View Seats: 288 L + W Majority: 145 BJP+ 222 MVA 49 OTH 17 Leads + Wins : 288 / 288 BJP+ LEADING Jharkhand Alliance View i Party View Seats: 81 L + W Majority: 41 INDIA 51 NDA 27 OTH 3 Leads + Wins : 81 / 81 INDIA LEADING Source: PValue In 2024, BJP’s Narendra Mehta is currently leading with 93,682 votes, reflecting the party’s continued dominance in this segment.
2024 Result: Narendra Mehta (BJP) leading with 93,682 votes (+36,972). 2019 Result: BJP’s Narendra Mehta won. Ovala-Majiwada Pratap Sarnaik of the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) looks set to retain his seat with a commanding lead, reflecting his strong grassroots connect and the faction’s growing popularity under the Mahayuti alliance.
2024 Result: Pratap Sarnaik (Shiv Sena - Shinde faction) leading with 107,349 votes (+62,017). 2019 Result: Shiv Sena’s Pratap Sarnaik won. Kopri-Pachpakhadi Chief Minister Eknath Shinde continued his dominance in his home constituency, leveraging his leadership and development agenda to secure an overwhelming victory.
2024 Result: Eknath Shinde leadingwith 127,130 votes (+96408 votes). 2019 Result: Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde won. Thane BJP’s Sanjay Kelkar looks set to secure a decisicve victory, demonstrating sustained voter support in this urban constituency.
2024 Result: Sanjay Kelkar (BJP) leading with 87,956 votes (+38,130). 2019 Result: BJP’s Sanjay Kelkar won. Airoli Ganesh Naik of the BJP looks set to retain the seat with a comfortable margin.
2024 Result: Ganesh Naik (BJP) leading with 66,031 votes (+33,018). 2019 Result: BJP’s Ganesh Naik won. Belapur In a surprising turn, the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) candidate Sandeep Naik is edging BJP’s Manda Vijaya Mhatre by 985 votes.
2024 Result: Sandeep Naik (NCP) leading with 51,714 votes (+985). 2019 Result: BJP’s Manda Mhatre won. Thane remains a political fortress for the Mahayuti alliance, with Eknath Shinde’s leadership playing a pivotal role in consolidating its base.
As the Chief Minister and a native of Thane, Shinde’s focus on infrastructure development and grassroots governance has resonated strongly with voters. The results reflect the alliance’s ability to capitalize on BJP’s organizational strengths while maintaining Shiv Sena’s local dominance. Despite a close contest in Belapur, the alliance has performed robustly across Thane’s assembly segments, reaffirming its stronghold in one of Maharashtra’s most politically significant regions.
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