NCP-BJP spar over govt formation in Maharashtra; Pawar-Sonia to decide next course of action
Nawab Malik questioned Patil that if the BJP has the highest number of MLAs then why did they tell Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari that they can't form government in the state. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Malik said, "When they are saying that they have the strength, then why did they inform the Governor that they will not be able to form a government."
Nov 15, 2019, 23:30 PM IST
Maharashtra: Shiv Sena, NCP, Congress finalise common draft; BJP still confident of forming government
Sources informed that Devendra Fadnavis has also assured the MLAs that they will ultimately form the government in the state.
Nov 14, 2019, 23:28 PM IST
Congress wants commitment on secularism before backing Shiv Sena: Sources
Sources added that the Congress wants Shiv Sena to ditch its image of a hardline Hindutva party and adopt the agenda of soft Hindutva.
Nov 14, 2019, 15:41 PM IST
Amid Maharashtra deadlock, Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut quotes Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s 'Agneepath'
Amid the ongoing political drama in Maharashtra over the formation of government in the state, ailing Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday posted a tweet mentioning the word 'Agneepath' three times. Raut's tweet sent a clear message that Shiv Sena's path to form the new government in Maharashtra with the support of Congress and NCP is not going to be easy.
Nov 13, 2019, 12:14 PM IST
No discussion yet on common minimum programme, have ample time, says NCP chief Sharad Pawar after President's rule in Maharashtra
On Tuesday, following the decision the assembly is under suspended animation as the political stalemate continued with Congress and NCP saying they will bring a finality to their talks before discussions with Shiv Sena on forming a non-BJP government.
Nov 13, 2019, 11:42 AM IST
Live: Uddhav asks MLAs held in Mumbai's hotel to return to their respective constituencies
The Supreme Court (SC) will on Wednesday hear a petition filed by the Shiv Sena against Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision to refuse to grant more time to Sena to submit the letters of support from the Congress and the NCP to form the next government in the state.
Nov 13, 2019, 10:20 AM IST
Will ensure that BJP comes to power in Maharashtra, says Narayan Rane
Former Maharashtra CM Narayan Rane took a dig at Shiv Sena for not cooperating with the BJP despite claiming that it was concerned about the welfare of the people of the state.
Nov 13, 2019, 07:50 AM IST
Shiv Sena to file second petition challenging imposition of President's Rule in Maharashtra
Shiv Sena's lawyer Sunil Fernandes said that a second petition by the party challenging the imposition of President's Rule is being readied and will be filed after the discussion on it within the party. "Supreme Court registry has said they may mention the matter tomorrow before the court, for urgent hearing. Fresh/second petition challenging the imposition of President`s Rule is being readied. The decision on when to file it will be taken tomorrow," Fernandes said.
Nov 12, 2019, 20:47 PM IST
Maharashtra comes under President's Rule as parties fail to form government
"It's been 15 days and I see no party in condition to form a government," Bhagat Singh Koshyari said in his report to President Ram Nath Kovind. He further said that he "made all efforts to make a government but as per the current situation, a stable government is not possible."
Nov 12, 2019, 18:06 PM IST
Shiv Sena challenges Maharashtra Governor's 24-hour deadline in Supreme Court
The development comes after the Union Cabinet recommended President's Rule in Maharashtra amid uncertainty over government formation. On Monday, Governor Koshyari met a delegation of Shiv Sena which expressed willingness to form a government in Maharashtra but he declined the party's request for a three-day extension for submitting requisite letters of support from Congress and the NCP.
Nov 12, 2019, 15:46 PM IST
Report of Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari recommending President's Rule not true, says NCP leader Nawab Malik
Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Malik said that the Governor had called NCP on Monday evening to stake a claim, giving them time till 8.30 pm on Tuesday. He added that senior Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal will meet Sharad Pawar at 5 pm in Mumbai and a decision will be taken after their discussion.
Nov 12, 2019, 15:09 PM IST
Maharashtra political tussle escalates, Congress demands 'no CM from Thackeray family'
Congress demanded that the chief minister of Maharashtra shouldn't be from the Thackeray family even if he is from the Shiv Sena and that all the three parties should agree on a Common Minimum Programme.
Nov 12, 2019, 14:47 PM IST
Amid uncertainty over government formation, Union Cabinet recommends President's Rule in Maharashtra: Sources
A meeting of the Union Cabinet was held in the afternoon, which was presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. If none of the parties come forward to form the government with a reasonable time, the Governor will recommend President's Rule in the state.
Nov 12, 2019, 14:38 PM IST
NCP's Ajit Pawar says time too less to give letters of support to Maharashtra governor
Speaking on the delay by the leaders of the Congress, Pawar said, "The Congress leaders here can take the decision and then communicate it to the leaders at the national level over the telephone. This is another way of having a discussion."
Nov 12, 2019, 11:50 AM IST
President Kovind accepts Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant's resignation, gives portfolio to Prakash Javadekar
In a statement, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said that the President, as advised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has accepted Sawant`s resignation from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect.
Nov 12, 2019, 10:50 AM IST
NCP and Congress to decide on forming govt in Maharashtra with Shiv Sena after meet on Tuesday
"NCP and Congress will have a meeting tomorrow (November 12) to decide about Shiv Sena, many senior leaders from both the parties will be present in tomorrow`s meeting," had said Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on Monday. Several senior leaders of the Congress will go to Mumbai where they will meet NCP chief Sharad Pawar. Senior leaders of Maharashtra Congress will also be present in this meeting.
Nov 12, 2019, 06:57 AM IST
Maharashtra drama takes new twist as Shiv Sena fails to get numbers, NCP invited to form government
It is now the turn of NCP, the third largest outfit, in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly to try and cobble up the numbers to reach the majority mark of 145.
Nov 11, 2019, 23:34 PM IST
Shiv Sena says BJP will sit in Opposition in Maharashtra but won't fulfill promise
Addressing a press conference, Raut said that the BJP is willing to sit in the Opposition but they are reluctant to follow the 50-50 formula, to which they had agreed before the election.
Nov 11, 2019, 10:56 AM IST
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
