Assembly elections was held in

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on October 13, 2004. The major alliances were the Democratic Front and the

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- Shiv Sena alliance. Other political parties contested were the

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, the

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, the

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, and the LJP. 66,000

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s were used to elect the 288 members of the Maharashtra legislative assembly.

Results

List of Political Parties participated in 2004 Maharashtra Assembly Elections. The result was announced on October 17, 2004, the

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(NCP) emerged as the largest party with 71 Seats along with its ally

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in second position with 69 Seats.The BJP- Shiv Sena Alliance lost election winning 54 and 62 seats respectively that lead to resignation of

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and followed by leading command of party to Lal Krishna Advani. Summary of results of the Maharashtra State Assembly election, 2004

Region-wise Breakup

Alliance-wise Results

Elected members

References

External links

"''Maharashtra assembly polls on October 13''"
- rediff.com article dated August 24, 2004
"''State Assembly polls on October 13''"
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articled dated August 24, 2004
"''Maharashtra gears up for assembly election''"
- Hindustantimes.com article dated September 14, 2004 {{Maharashtra State Assembly election State Assembly elections in Maharashtra 2000s in Maharashtra 2004 State Assembly elections in India