BJP and Shiv Sena to separately meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday
The Shiv Sena is likely to inform the Governor about their stand and urge not to take the pre-poll alliance seriously while inviting the largest single party BJP in next govt formation as the Shiv Sena is looking for 50-50 sharing formula.
Oct 28, 2019, 10:57 AM IST
'Remote control of power' in Maharashtra with Shiv Sena: Sanjay Raut tells BJP
It is to be noted that the term "remote control of power" was used by Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray when he used this term to explain the chain of command during BJP-Shiv Sena's rule in Maharashtra from 1995 to 1999.
Oct 27, 2019, 15:39 PM IST
After 2 independents, two more MLAs from Vidarbha extend support to Shiv Sena
PJP chief Bacchu Kadu and his party MLA Rajkumar Patel met Shiv Sena chief Thackeray on Saturday night and extended their support to him.
Oct 27, 2019, 13:34 PM IST
Uddhav Thackeray says other options open amid tussle with BJP over govt formation in Maharashtra
The warning from Uddhav Thackeray came after the Maharashtra-based party sought a written assurance from BJP on the 50-50 sharing formula and said that Maharashtra should have a Shiv Sena CM for 2.5 years.
Oct 26, 2019, 18:36 PM IST
Amid tussle with BJP on government formation in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena demands written assurance on 50:50 formula
"In our meeting, it was decided that like Amit Shah had promised 50:50 formula before Lok Sabha polls, similarly both allies should get chance to run the government for 2.5-2.5 years. So Shiv Sena should also have CM. Uddhav Thackeray should get this assurance in writing from BJP," Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik said.
Oct 26, 2019, 14:48 PM IST
Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray calls meeting with Shiv Sena leaders on government formation, BJP to discuss about 50-50 formula
It is not possible for the BJP to form a government in Maharashtra only without the help of Shiv Sena. In the 288-member Assembly, a total of 105 BJP MLAs have won the election while Shiv Sena won 56 seats. BJP is not even close to the halfway-mark to claim majority to form a government on its own.
Oct 26, 2019, 11:04 AM IST
'Young soch wins': Posters celebrating Aditya Thackeray's electoral victory take over Mumbai
Aditya Thackeray emerged out victorious from Worli Assembly constituency after defeating NCP candidate Suresh Mane by a margin of over 67,000 votes. He is the first member of the family in Shiv Sena's history to contest the election.
Oct 26, 2019, 07:10 AM IST
Shiv Sena will form govt with BJP in Maharashtra only after it agrees on 50-50 formula: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has placed a condition before the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before forming a government together in Maharashtra. Thackeray has bluntly told the BJP that the party should first agree on the 50-50 formula and only after that the Shiv Sena will decide to form a government with the BJP.
Oct 25, 2019, 21:20 PM IST
3.2 million tweets recorded for #AssemblyElections2019
Among the most mentioned state leaders on Twitter were Devendra Fadnavis, Manohar Lal Khattar, Aaditya Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and Subhash Barala. In Haryana, the BJP garnered 54 per cent of the share of mentions followed by the Congress at 40 per cent whereas in Maharashtra, the official handles of the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance took the lead with a 38 per cent share of mentions, followed by the Congress-NCP alliance at 33 per cent.
Oct 25, 2019, 16:34 PM IST
Only 24 women candidates win in Maharashtra assembly election
Among the 24, 12 women belonged to BJP and Shiv Sena had two female winners. From Congress five women candidates emerged victorious whereas three were from NCP. Two independent candidates also bagged their seats in Maharashtra assembly election.
Oct 25, 2019, 16:07 PM IST
Final seat tally of parties in Haryana, Maharashtra Assembly elections
It wasn't an easy race for the BJP in Haryana, where the party failed to cross the halfway-mark to claim a majority in the 90-member Assembly. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, the BJP had joined hands with Shiv Sena ahead of the election and therefore, a coalition government will be formed.
Oct 25, 2019, 13:34 PM IST
Posters depicting Aditya Thackeray as Maharashtra CM surface in Mumbai's Worli
Aditya Thackeray is the first member of the family in the party's history to contest elections. He emerged out victorious from Worli Assembly constituency after defeating NCP candidate Suresh Mane by a margin of over 70,000 votes.
Oct 25, 2019, 12:29 PM IST
We did it Pappa: Actor Riteish Deshmukh celebrates his brothers' impressive victory in Maharashtra assembly polls
Riteish Deshmukh also thanked the people of Latur for reaffirming their faith in his family.
Oct 25, 2019, 12:09 PM IST
Maharashtra verdict is a lesson for those who said my politics is over: NCP chief Sharad Pawar
On the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance falling short of its target of winning 220+ seats in the 288-member Maharashtra assembly, Pawar said that the message is clear that the people did not like "the arrogance of power".
Oct 25, 2019, 07:14 AM IST
Maharashtra stays with BJP-Shiv Sena, Haryana ends with a hung Assembly
Though the BJP managed to finish as the single largest party in both Maharashtra and Haryana, the performance of the ruling party was far below the expectations of BJP leaders and political observers.
Oct 24, 2019, 23:59 PM IST
Maharashtra gets BJP-Shiv Sena government but Sharad Pawar proves his mettle
In 2014 Assembly election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finished on top with 122 seats in its kitty, while its coalition partner Shiv Sena managed to win 63 seats. The Congress won 42 seats in 2014, while Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) emerged victorious on 41 seats.
Oct 24, 2019, 22:21 PM IST
15 new MLAs in touch with BJP, defeat in Satara, Parali shocking: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stressed that the new government will be of BJP and Shiv Sena and the two parties will go ahead according to what been decided between them before the polls.
Oct 24, 2019, 17:49 PM IST
Shiv Sena takes tough stand after Maharashtra Assembly election result, tells BJP will form govt on 50-50 formula
The Sena chief further added that discussions should be held and then it should be decided that who would become the chief minister of Maharashtra. He also thanked the people of Maharashtra for their support.
Oct 24, 2019, 17:18 PM IST
Maharashtra BJP workers celebrate in Mumbai as party returns to power
Celebrations began at the BJP state office in Mumbai with the party leading on 93 assembly seats and winning eight seats in Maharashtra.
Oct 24, 2019, 16:07 PM IST
Independents, smaller parties put up a good show in Maharashtra Assembly election 2019
Though the final results will take several hours more to get a clear picture, the ubiquitous independent candidates and smaller political outfits appeared to have put up a surprising performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
Oct 24, 2019, 14:45 PM IST
