Live updates: Maharashtra Governor has invited us to form government, claims NCP
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is likely to stake a claim on Monday to form the government with the support of the NCP. Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik had said on Sunday that the Sena will have to severe its all relations with the BJP to get the support of his party in forming the government in the state.
Nov 11, 2019, 08:11 AM IST
Shiv Sena likely to stake claim to form government in Maharashtra on Monday; Sanjay Raut may meet Congress leaders in Delhi
"The Sena will have to inform the governor about its stand by Monday (November 11) evening 7.30 pm," a statement from the Raj Bhavan said after the BJP refused to stake a claim as the majority mark of 145 in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly was too far for it.
Nov 11, 2019, 06:56 AM IST
Maharashtra deadlock to end? Governor invites Shiv Sena to stake claim to form government
Sources close told Zee News that an agreement has been finalised between the Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) during talks held between Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Uddhav Thackeray is most likely to sit on the chief ministerial post.
Nov 10, 2019, 22:38 PM IST
Jharkhand Assembly election: BJP announces list of 52 candidates
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das will contest from Jamshedpur East, while state BJP president Laxman Giluwa will try his luck from Chakradharpur. The party has also announced the names of Anant Ojha from Rajmahal, Louis Marandi from Dumka, Raj Paliwal from Madhupur, Manish Jayaswal from Hazaribagh, Raj Sinha from Dhanbad and CP Singh from Ranchi among others.
Nov 10, 2019, 19:05 PM IST
Congress releases list of five candidates for Jharkhand Assembly Election
The names of the candidates include Rameshwar Oraon from Lohardaga, Ramchandra Singh from Manika, K N Tripathy from Daltonganj, Chandrashekhar Dubey from Bishrampur and K.P. Yadav from Bhawnathpur.
Nov 10, 2019, 18:46 PM IST
If Shiv Sena votes against BJP in House, will consider support them: NCP president Nawab Malik
NCP president Nawab Malik said the NCP, which has 54 MLAs, has called a meeting of its legislators on November 12 to discuss the political situation. However, NCP chief Sharad Pawar has ruled out the possibility of going with the Shiv Sena.
Nov 09, 2019, 23:40 PM IST
Maharashtra Governor invites Devendra Fadnavis to form government, prove majority by November 11
The tenure of Maharashtra Assembly ends on Saturday.
Nov 09, 2019, 19:57 PM IST
Devendra Fadnavis quits, fires salvo at Shiv Sena; Uddhav Thackeray hits back
The saffron alliance in Maharashtra appears to be falling apart as Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray on Friday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), virtually calling it a party of "liars". Responding to outgoing Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis` statement that there was "no discussion between the BJP and Shiv Sena on sharing the post of Chief Minister", Thackeray said: "(BJP President) Amit Shah himself gave me this assurance. Now they`re going back on their word. That`s why I have stopped talking to liars."
Nov 08, 2019, 22:36 PM IST
Uddhav Thackeray flays BJP, says Amit Shah and Devendra Fadnavis' blessings not needed for Shiv Sena CM in Maharashtra
Addressing a press briefing in Mumbai, Thackeray said that his party will not settle for the post of the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. "I have told BJP that Sena won't settle for Deputy CM post. Had promised Bal Thackeray that Maharashtra will have Shiv Sena CM one day," said Thackeray.
Nov 08, 2019, 19:00 PM IST
Devendra Fadnavis denies of rotational chief ministership's decision, says 'it didn't happen in my presence'
Addressing media persons, Fadnavis said, "My resignation has been accepted by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. We ran a clean govt in Maharashtra and tackled several problems together. The state govt stood by farmers during drought. I thank PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah for letting me govern Maharashtra." He also thanked the people of Maharashtra for standing by him for the last five years.
Nov 08, 2019, 17:28 PM IST
Maharashtra Assembly's term ends November 9 but Devendra Fadnavis will remain in office: Sources
Even as the stalemate over government formation in Maharashtra continues, the sources asserted that there is no need to extend the tenure of the state government as it can continue its work till the process of government formation completes.
Nov 07, 2019, 18:15 PM IST
BJP to meet Governor on Thursday, Shiv Sena remains adamant on 50:50 formula
Earlier, speaking to reporters BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar had said, "A delegation led by party state president Chandrakant Patil will meet Governor in the morning. Today`s meeting was to discuss several things including implementation of relief packages for farmers, the party`s expansion and possibilities of the new party-state President."
Nov 06, 2019, 22:36 PM IST
Will not contest on less than 42 seats, willing to hold talks with Babulal Marandi: JMM leader Hement Soren
JMM leader Hemant Soren said that his party will release the first list of candidates for upcoming Assembly election in Jharkhand on November 8 (Friday).
Nov 06, 2019, 22:07 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi to chair Congress Election Committee meeting for Jharkhand polls on November 9
The Congress has faced a rebellion in its Jharkhand unit following the resignation of former state unit chief Ajoy Kumar, who quit the party in August after accusing several senior leaders of working for themselves.
Nov 06, 2019, 21:50 PM IST
As Maharashtra stalemate continues, Amit Shah meets PM Narendra Modi: Sources
Sources told Zee Media that Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to hold discussions over government formation in Maharashtra.
Nov 06, 2019, 15:54 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari to hold talks with Uddhav Thackeray to sort out differences over government formation
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is likely to reach Mumbai to commence talks with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to chalk out a new formula to form the government.
Nov 05, 2019, 22:45 PM IST
BJP stands firmly behind Devendra Fadanvis, says 'Our alliance will form government soon'
Maharastra BJP chief in a statement said that BJP is open and available for 24 hours. He assured that BJP will form the government as an alliance under the leadership of Devendra Fadanvis.
Nov 05, 2019, 18:04 PM IST
Shiv Sena mulls Plan B to form government in Maharashtra as talks with BJP stall
The Shiv Sena's plan B includes getting outside support from NCP and Congress to form the government in Maharashtra, informed sources. One of the top leaders from Shiv Sena hinted that his party's Plan B has now become their Plan A.
Nov 05, 2019, 15:57 PM IST
NCP backs Shiv Sena to form government in Maharashtra, Congress undecided: Sources
Amid the ongoing political slugfest between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena over government formation in Maharashtra, sources claimed on Monday that the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are planning to support Shiv Sena to form the government in the state.
Nov 05, 2019, 11:50 AM IST
Shiv Sena remains adamant on 50:50 formula as BJP adopts 'wait and watch' strategy
Sanjay Raut, who is also a Rajya MP, met Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray after holding a meeting with Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
Nov 05, 2019, 07:02 AM IST
