The Maharashtra assembly election results reveal a striking trend of fewer women and older leaders in positions of power. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory, but what does this mean for the future of representation in Maharashtra's politics?

Maharashtra faces a historic moment as the MVA alliance fails to secure enough seats for a Leader of Opposition, marking the first time in 60 years.

Legislative rules mandate that a party must secure at least 10 per cent of the Assembly's 288 seats -- 29 seats -- to qualify for the LoP position. However, the way the mandate has unfolded in Maharashtra,

This landslide victory has rendered the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly without a Leader of Opposition (LoP) for the first time in six decades. As per the provisions of the Salaries and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in the State Legislature Act,

The opposition alliance suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the BJP-led ruling alliance in Maharashtra.

The elections have sparked a fierce battle between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition MVA. With a record voter turnout, results will unveil which alliance successfully resonates with elec

The main fight was between the Mahayuti comprising BJP, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led NCP, and the Maha Vikas Aghadi consisting of the Congress, NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT).

The counting of votes will be completed in a minimum of 20 rounds in Sisamau and a maximum of 32 rounds in Kundarki, Karhal, Phulpur and Majhawan. A total of 90 candidates are in the fray in the nine assembly constituencies of the by-election,

As the Maharashtra Election Results were declared on Saturday, speculations were rife whether the MVA would get the Leader of Opposition status in the Maharashtra Assembly. Here's what to expect:

The Maharashtra election results show the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is on course for a landslide victory. Here is the full list of winners so far