Legislative rules mandate that a party must secure at least 10 per cent of the Assembly's 288 seats -- 29 seats -- to qualify for the LoP position. However, the way the mandate has unfolded in Maharashtra,

The opposition alliance suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the BJP-led ruling alliance in Maharashtra.

The counting for the 288 assembly states will begin with postal ballots that are reserved for specific groups, including those with disabilities, security personnel, and certain government employees.