After casting his vote at a polling booth in Thane, CM Shinde said the India General Elections 2024 were for the country's development and added that people want to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi again lead the country

"All the important decisions have been taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last 10 years. So I am confident that the people of Maharashtra are going to vote for Mahayuti," CM Shinde told reporters

"This election is for the development of the country. People are eagerly waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead the country once again," CM Shinde added

He also lashed out at the Congress. "What Congress could not do in 57 years, PM Modi did in ten years," CM Shinde added

Polling is underway in 13 Parliamentary constituencies in Maharashtra including six in Mumbai. The seats are Mumbai North, Mumbai North West, Mumbai North East, Mumbai North Central, Mumbai South and Mumbai South Central

The other constituencies of Maharashtra where polling is underway include Dhule, Dindori, Nashik, Kalyan, Palghar, Bhiwandi and Thane

Maharashtra has 48 Lok Sabha seats, the second largest after Uttar Pradesh

Voting for the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 began on Monday morning across 49 parliamentary constituencies spread over six states and two Union Territories (UTs) amid tight security and arrangements

The Lok Sabha elections are being held across seven phases, from April 19 to June 1. The counting is scheduled for June 4