Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Election Results Counting Begins February 9

Maharashtra held Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on February 7 across 12 districts, with over 2,600 candidates contesting for 731 Zilla Parishad and 1,462 Panchayat Samiti seats. Voter turnout was reported between 52% and 67%. Counting of votes began at 10 am on February 9, with live updates available on various media platforms. The elections followed a postponement due to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's death and are viewed as a significant test for the Nationalist Congress Party amid some reported polling glitches and local clashes.