While economists warn politicians against making excessive promises, they acknowledge the value of welfare schemes—provided states remain within their financial limits.

Macquarie Capital in a note on Monday said the result of this fiscal policy is that Maharashtra's fiscal deficit will exceed targets set for the state at 3%, and that the state will have to cut capex to meet the targets.

The BJP secured a resounding victory in Maharashtra, while the JMM-led alliance triumphed in Jharkhand. Key figures like Modi, Shah, Shinde, and Fadnavis emerged as winners, while Thackeray, Pawar, and the Congress faced setbacks.

Of the 112 districts covered under the ADP across the country, 19 are in Jharkhand (largest number for a state), while Maharashtra has only four. In Jharkhand, 66 Assembly constituencies fall in the Aspirational Districts.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling alliance won an election in Maharashtra by a wide margin, signaling policy continuity in a state which houses most of India’s billionaires and is home to some of the country’s biggest investments.

As counting for the Jharkhand and Maharashtra elections begins, Congress leader Rakesh Sinha expresses confidence in 'Mahaghathbandhan' success, downplaying BJP's chances. Despite BJP's assertions, public support remains strong for alliances.

The Mahayuti alliance appears all set to retain Maharashtra for the third consecutive term, while the JMM and team have crossed the halfway mark in Jharkhand.

Maharashtra saw a saffron wave as the BJP-led Mahayuti decimated the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi in state elections while INDIA bloc held its fortress in Jharkhand. Bypoll results were also declared for 48 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha seats.

As the BJP-led NDA won the Maharashtra assembly elections and the JMM-led INDIA bloc emerged victorious in Jharkhand, we examine and explain both assembly polls in six big numbers.