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
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
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
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 hits out at Centre over economic slowdown, asks 'itna sannata kyun hai bhai'
The Editorial while reminding that Dhanteras and Laxmi Pooja has already gone, said, "There are two days left for 'Navvarsha' and 'Bhaiyya Duj'. However, due to slowdown, purchases in the markets have been 30-40 per cent lesser. Due to GST and Demonetisation, the economic situation is deteriorating day by day instead of improving."
Oct 28, 2019, 12:22 PM IST
BJP and Shiv Sena meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari separately, extend Diwali greetings
The first to call on the Governor was Shiv Sena`s Transport Minister in the outgoing cabinet Diwakar Raote. After the meeting, he said, "I come to meet the Governor every year on the occasion of Diwali. It has been my tradition for the past over five decades." He added, "There was no discussion on our politics," he added and requested that "no political motives should be attributed to the courtesy call" on the Governor.
Oct 28, 2019, 11:34 AM IST
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
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
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
DNA: In-depth analysis of Maharashtra-Haryana assembly election
The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is set to return to power for the second straight term in Maharashtra. Watch In-depth analysis of Maharashtra-Haryana assembly election.
Oct 24, 2019, 23:44 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
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
