Year-Ender 2024: Maharashtra Assembly Election Turnaround Shakes Political Landscape

One of the most notable political events of 2024 was the unexpected victory of the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra’s state assembly elections, held just six months after the Lok Sabha polls. The alliance, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP faction, secured 230 out of 281 seats, dealing a major blow to the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Analysts attribute this sudden shift in voter sentiment to the alliance's strategic outreach, including the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme for women voters and addressing issues raised by the OBC community.