Exit polls predicted the NDA could win between 42 and 47 seats, while the JMM-led alliance is expected to secure 25 and 30 seats.

Who will form government in Maharashtra and Jharkhand? All eyes on counting of votes today even as most exit polls predicted NDA win in Jharkhand and Mahayuti in Maharashtra.

According to the Election Commission of India, the counting of votes would begin at 8 am with postal ballots, and the result for the first round of counting is expected by 9:30.

Counting of votes cast in the high-stakes Assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand will begin at 8 am today. The outcome of the polls will decide the fate of the ruling and opposition political alliances in the two states.

Exit poll predictions for the state assembly elections sparked varied reactions across political parties. While some parties celebrated favourable forecasts, others questioned their accuracy, labelling them premature and unreflective of ground realities.

On Maharashtra elections, JM Financial said exit polls -- based on the average of 9 polling agencies suggested a majority for the incumbent Maha Yuti with a majority of 150 seats. Maha Vikas Aghadi is expected to trail at 125 seats,

The diverse range of predictions highlights the uncertainty of outcomes, especially in Maharashtra, where alliances have complicated the battle.

Exit polls released on Wednesday projected mixed outcomes for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. While most predicted victories for BJP-led alliances in both states, a few gave an edge to the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra.