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.

The exit poll conducted by Axis My India has revealed projected outcomes for the Mumbai region, which consists of 36 constituencies. According to the exit poll, Mahayuti is expected to secure 22 seats,

The BJP-led Mahayuti coloured Maharashtra a vivid saffron on Saturday as it swept aside the MVA for a landslide win while the opposition INDIA bloc retained Jharkhand as voters in both states gave the parties in power an emphatic thumbs up.

Most exit polls have predicted a victory for the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, but two pollsters expect hung assembly. The BJP-led NDA is expected to win the Jharkhand assembly elections, most exit polls say.

The BJP's landslide victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, securing 132 seats, signals a resurgence for Prime Minister Modi. The win empowers the BJP to advance its agenda, including potential implementation of the Uniform Civil Code and One Nation,

Among the Mahayuti allies, the BJP has won or is ahead in 132 seats, Shiv Sena won 57 seats and NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar bagged 41 seats.

The BJP-led Mahayuti gained a sweeping victory in Maharashtra while the Opposition found relief in Jharkhand, reflecting contrasting political outcomes