The ruling NDA alliance of BJP, Sena (Shinde camp) and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) has put up its best-ever performance in Maharashtra with leads and wins combined in over 232 seats, restricting the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance to a score of under 50.

Vote counting for the Maharashtra assembly elections is underway. The state voted on November 20. The Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi alliances are vying for victory. The election features a contest between two factions of the Shiv Sena,

According to the Election Commission of India data, the BJP is leading in 39 seats, while the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is ahead in 22. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP, also a partner in the Mahayuti, is leading in 19 seats.

Shiv Sena ruling alliance - Mahayuti - hit the majority mark of 145 after a flying start and is leading on over 220 seats in early trends. The MVA, meanwhile, is struggling to narrow down the gap and leading on around 55 seats.