Vinaya Deshpande, Maharashtra Chief of Bureau at The Hindu, breaks down the dramatic electoral shift in Maharashtra from June to November 2024. He explores how the Maha Yuti coalition's hyper-local strategies and financial promises influenced the landslide victory over the Maha Vikas Agadi. The analysis dives into voter perception, Narendra Modi's impact, and internal discord within the MVA. Deshpande also highlights concerns about the electoral process, voter turnout discrepancies, and the implications for future governance in the state.