Modi's party, which currently leads a coalition government with factions from the Shiv Sena and National Congress Party (NCP), aims to solidify its standing following previous setbacks in Maharashtra during national elections. BJP spokesperson Pravin Darekar expressed surprise and delight at the overwhelming leads the party has secured, reaffirming the importance of these elections for party morale. The BJP's campaign focused on welfare initiatives for farmers, a crucial demographic in Maharashtra’s agricultural sector. Meanwhile, Jharkhand remains politically unstable, grappling with the fallout from corruption allegations against Chief Minister Hemant Soren and facing promises from all sides regarding financial assistance and job creation, amidst fears of fiscal strain for the new government.