Assembly Election 2019

NCP chief Sharad Pawar meets Sonia Gandhi, says 'responsibility of BJP-Shiv Sena to form govt in Maharashtra'

The leaders of the two allies are expected to discuss the unfolding political situation in Maharashtra. They are likely to clarify their stand after the meeting whether to support the Shiv Sena, which is not happy with its ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Nov 04, 2019, 18:29 PM IST

Shiv Sena will not be an obstacle in government formation in Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut after meeting Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari

Earlier in the day, Sanjay Raut said that his meeting with Governor Koshyari would be a mere `courtesy visit`. Speaking to media persons in Mumbai, Raut said, "It is a courtesy visit. He is a very experienced leader as he has been a union minister and a chief minister. Due to the elections, I was unable to meet him earlier."

Nov 04, 2019, 17:28 PM IST

Amit Shah unwilling to give Maharashtra CM, Home Minister post to Shiv Sena: Sources

Amid ongoing tug-of-war between Bharatiya Janata Pary (BJP) and Shiv Sena over government formation in Maharashtra, Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah on Monday (November 4) met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence in New Delhi.

Nov 04, 2019, 14:50 PM IST

New government be will be formed soon in Maharashtra, says Devendra Fadnavis after meeting Amit Shah

After meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said that the new government will soon be formed in Maharashtra.

Nov 04, 2019, 12:56 PM IST

BJP accuses Shiv Sena of blackmailing, calls Sanjay Raut 'joker'

Senior BJP leader Jai Kumar Rawal, who is a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a minister in the state cabinet, said the BJP will more seats if Assembly election in the state is held again.

Nov 04, 2019, 10:22 AM IST

JVM (P) breaks alliance with 'Mahagatbandhan', to contest on all 81 seats in Jharkhand

JVM (P) head Babulal Marandi has taken the decision of breaking the alliance with 'Mahagatbandhan' and contest as a single party. The decision by JVM was taken out of not getting the satisfactory number of seats in the assembly election. 

Nov 04, 2019, 08:01 AM IST

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut to meet Maharashtra Governor on November 4, may urge him to invite BJP to form government

Sources told Zee Media that Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut would urge the Governor to invite BJP to form the government because it has emerged as the single largest party after the recently concluded Assembly election in Maharashtra.

Nov 04, 2019, 07:01 AM IST

West Bengal BJP announces its candidates name for the by-polls

BJP informed in a statement that, the party's central election committee has finalised the names for the by-poll assembly seat in West Bengal.

Nov 03, 2019, 13:16 PM IST

NCP hints at supporting Shiv Sena to form government in Maharashtra

In a series of tweets, NCP leader Nawab Malik also targeted the BJP over its leader Sudhir Mungantiwar's remark that President's rule will be imposed in Maharashtra if the state fails to get the new government by November 7.

Nov 03, 2019, 12:13 PM IST

Jharkhand assembly election 2019: List of 16 seats voting in phase V

Voting for the fifth phase of assembly election 2019 in Jharkhand will be held in six districts of the state including  Sahebganj, Pakur, Dumka, Jamtara, Deoghar and Godda.

Nov 01, 2019, 18:53 PM IST

Jharkhand assembly election 2019: List of 20 seats voting in phase IV

The fourth phase of assembly election 2019 in Jharkhand will witness polling in four districts of the state including Deoghar, Giridih, Bokaro and Dhanbad.

Nov 01, 2019, 18:33 PM IST

Jharkhand assembly election 2019: List of 17 seats voting in phase III

The third phase of Jharkhand assembly election 2019 will see polling in eight districts of the state including Koderma, Hazaribagh, Chatra, Ramgarh, Giridih, Bokaro, Seraikella-Kharsawan and Ranchi.

Nov 01, 2019, 18:26 PM IST

Jharkhand assembly election 2019: List of 20 seats voting in phase II

Polling will be held in 20 seats in the second phase of assembly elections 2019 in seven districts of Jharkhand which include East Singhbhum, Seraikella-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum, Ranchi,  Khunti, Gumla and Simdega.

Nov 01, 2019, 18:17 PM IST

Jharkhand assembly election 2019: List of 13 seats voting in phase I

Polling will be held in 13 seats in the first phase of assembly elections 2019 in six districts of Jharkhand which include Chatra, Gumla, Lohardaga, Latehar, Palamu, Daltonganj and Garhwa.

Nov 01, 2019, 18:10 PM IST

Jharkhand assembly election 2019 in 5 phases, results on December 23

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced the schedule for Assembly elections in Jharkhand which will be held in five phases, beginning November 30, and the results will be announced on December 23. The other days on which voting will take place are December 7, December 12, December 16, and December 20.

Nov 01, 2019, 17:11 PM IST

Congress, NCP MLAs in touch with Shiv Sena, claims Sanjay Raut

It is to be noted that Shiv Sena and BJP had contested the recently held Assembly election as allies but they are yet to reach an agreement over the chief minister's post, thus delaying the formation of new government in the state.

Oct 31, 2019, 15:43 PM IST

Devendra Fadnavis will be chief minister, there is no 50-50 formula: Ramdas Athawale

Amid the scrimmage going on between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena over the government formation in Maharashtra, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday stated that Devendra Fadnavis will be the next chief minister, adding that there is no 50-50 formula.

Oct 31, 2019, 14:55 PM IST

Shiv Sena will decide fate of Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut tells BJP

Responding to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' remarks that the BJP will form government in the state in alliance with Shiv Sena, Raut said that the Sena welcomes his statement and it is important that the two parties remain together.

Oct 30, 2019, 20:01 PM IST

Shiv Sena to hold legislative party meeting on October 31

Shiv Sena is adamant about the implementation of the 50:50 formula proposed by BJP during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The formula is a rotational arrangement in which a Chief Minister from each party will split the five-year term equally.

Oct 30, 2019, 17:39 PM IST

Independent MLA Kishor Jorgewar extends support to BJP in Maharastra

Kishor Jorgewar on Wednesday met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and extended his support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Fadnavis had earlier claimed that BJP has the support of 10 independent MLAs and stated that BJP expects support from five more independent MLAs.

Oct 30, 2019, 12:43 PM IST