Timeline of events that led to Ajit Pawar joining hands with BJP to form Maharashtra govt
In a dramatic turn of events on Saturday, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister for a second time at Raj Bhavan. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Nov 23, 2019, 17:18 PM IST
BJP activist files plea in SC against Sena-Congress-NCP alliance, terms it against people's mandate
A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against the post-poll alliance of the NCP-Shiv Sena-Congress in the state of Maharashtra calling the alliance as an "unholy one" and against the "mandate of the people".
Nov 22, 2019, 17:26 PM IST
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut taunts BJP, says sometimes it's better to snap ties for 'self-respect'
Taking to Twitter, Raut said, "Kabhee Kabhee kuchh rishton se baahar hee aa jaana achchha hota hai .ahankaar ke lie nahin ..svaabhimaan ke lie (Sometimes it is good to come out of some relationships. Not for egotism .. For self-respect).
Nov 22, 2019, 09:31 AM IST
Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena seal pact to form Maharashtra government, Uddhav may become CM
The political crisis in Maharashtra over government formation seems to be nearing an end with senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan saying on Thursday that the Congress and its ally Nationalist Congress Party have completed negotiations on all issues.
Nov 21, 2019, 23:55 PM IST
Talks over, final decision on government formation in Maharashtra on November 22: Congress
Stressing that there is complete unanimity between the Congress and NCP over government formation in Maharashtra, CongressPrithivraj Chavan said that Shiv Sena leaders have been informed about all discussions.
Nov 21, 2019, 17:56 PM IST
Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena may announce to form government in Maharashtra on November 22
It is learnt that the Congress and NCP leaders are scheduled to meet again in Delhi on November 21 (Thursday) to hold discussions over government formation in Maharashtra.
Nov 20, 2019, 23:56 PM IST
Will form a stable government soon in Maharashtra, says Prithviraj Chavan after Congress-NCP meeting
Addressing a joint press conference with NCP leader Nawab Malik, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan said that the Congress-NCP has had long and positive discussions over government formation in Maharashtra and discussions over this matter will continue for few more days.
Nov 20, 2019, 21:15 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi approves alliance with Shiv Sena in Maharashtra: NCP MP Majeed Menon
Talking to Zee Media, NCP MP Majeed Menon said that Sonia Gandhi has approved a tie-up between Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena to form a coalition government in Maharashtra, which is currently under President's Rule.
Nov 20, 2019, 17:35 PM IST
Amid Maharashtra crisis, Pawar-PM Modi meeting leaves Congress 'unhappy': Sources
Earlier on Wednesday (November 20), NCP chief Sharad Pawar added a new twist to the ongoing political stalemate over government formation in Maharashtra by meeting PM Modi in the Parliament.
Nov 20, 2019, 16:37 PM IST
Sanjay Raut meets Sharad Pawar as Congress-NCP continue talks over supporting Shiv Sena in Maharashtra
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut told the media on Tuesday that the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress will form government in the state but it will take time.
Nov 19, 2019, 20:30 PM IST
Amid Maharashtra deadlock, Sonia Gandhi meets top Congress leaders
Sources told Zee Media that the Congress and NCP leaders from Maharashtra are scheduled to meet in Delhi on Wednesday (November 20) to hold discussions over government formation in the state.
Nov 19, 2019, 16:25 PM IST
Shiv Sena stings BJP again, accuses it of failing to form government in Maharashtra
Sanjay Raut went to meet Pawar shortly after the NCP supremo met Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi to hold discussions over government formation in Maharashtra in alliance with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.
Nov 18, 2019, 21:09 PM IST
BJP CM for 3 years, Shiv Sena gets remaining 2: Athawale formula for Maharashtra
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday (November 18) met Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi to hold discussions on government formation in Maharashtra in alliance with Shiv Sena.
Nov 18, 2019, 19:15 PM IST
No discussion on government formation in Maharashtra with Sonia Gandhi, says Sharad Pawar
No discussion on government formation in Maharashtra took place in meeting with Sonia Gandhi, said National Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar after holding a meeting the Congress president at her 10, Janpath residence in Delhi on Monday.
Nov 18, 2019, 18:50 PM IST
Sharad Pawar meets Sonia Gandhi to hold talks over Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena goverment in Maharashtra
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar on Monday evening reached Congress president Sonia Gandhi's residence to hold talks over the formation of a coalition government in Maharashtra together with Shiv Sena.
Nov 18, 2019, 17:50 PM IST
Amid Maharashtra deadlock, Amit Shah assures Ramdas Athawale 'everything will be fine'
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale made the remarks just three days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in an interview that why the Shiv Sena remained silent when the BJP projected Devendra Fadnavis as the chief ministerial candidate of the alliance in the run-up to October Assembly elections in Maharashtra.
Nov 17, 2019, 21:37 PM IST
President's Rule should end, Maharashtra needs an alternative government: NCP
BCP leader Nawab Malik added that during the meeting it has been decided that the next step over government formation in Maharashtra will be taken after discussion with Congress.
Nov 17, 2019, 20:13 PM IST
Shiv Sena workers heckle Devendra Fadnavis at Bal Thackeray's memorial event
Devendra Fadnavis was subjected to sloganeering by Shiv Sean supporters when he was leaving Shivaji Park in Mumbai after paying tributes to Bal Thackeray.
Nov 17, 2019, 16:58 PM IST
Sanjay Raut questions NDA's existence, asks who is alliance's convenor
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut yet again trained guns at the Bharatiya Janata Party and questioned the existence of party-led National Democratic Alliance. (NDA) Slamming the party over the workings of the NDA, Raut said, "There is a lot of difference between the old NDA and today's NDA."
Nov 16, 2019, 20:56 PM IST
Seating arrangement of Shiv Sena MPs changed in Parliament after break-up with BJP, to sit in opposition now
Rajya Sabha sources said that Shiv Sena MPs Sanjay Raut and Anil Desai will now sit in the opposition benches during the Winter Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. Shiv Sena has three MPs in the Upper House of the Parliament.
Nov 16, 2019, 18:18 PM IST
