Maharashtra government formation

Come and watch our 162: Sanjay Raut invites Maharashtra Governor to see alliance together

The Supreme Court earlier today reserved the order on a joint petition filed by Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP against the decision of Koshyari to invite BJP to form government in the state.

Nov 25, 2019, 19:06 PM IST

Ajit Pawar gets clean chit in 9 cases of alleged irrigation scam

Barely days after ditching his uncle and NCP president Sharad Pawar to join hands with Bharatiya Janata Party to form the government in Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar has been given a clean chit by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in alleged corruption cases related to Rs 70,000 crore worth irrigation scam. 

Nov 25, 2019, 18:07 PM IST

Situation under control in Maharashtra: Ahmed Patel

Speaking over the clash of two Congress MPs - Hibi Eden and T.N. Prathapan - with Lok Sabha marshals after Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ordered to keep them outside of the House, Patel termed the order an "unconstitutional gesture".

Nov 25, 2019, 14:32 PM IST

24-hour relief for Fadnavis-Pawar as SC reserves order on Maharashtra floor test for Tuesday

The petition was filed on Sunday against Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision to revoke President's rule in the state and anoint Devendra Fadnavis as Chief Minister and Ajit Pawar as his deputy respectively. The court on Sunday issued notices to the Centre, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar.

Nov 25, 2019, 13:05 PM IST

'Democracy has been murdered', says Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha on Maharashtra drama

During the Question Hour in Lok Sabha on Monday, Rahul said, "I wanted to ask a question in the House but it doesn't make any sense to ask a question right now as democracy has been murdered in Maharashtra."

Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 PM IST

Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar to take charge as Maharashtra CM, Deputy CM amid ongoing drama

Devendra Fadanvis and Ajit Pawar will take charge of office as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister. They took oath on Saturday and Monday is the first working day and so they will visit their respective offices.

Nov 25, 2019, 10:24 AM IST

CPI's Binoy Viswam serves notice in Rajya Sabha over Maharashtra issue

In his letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, Binoy Viswam said that the developments in Maharashtra have brought shame to the country's democratic system.

Nov 25, 2019, 09:44 AM IST

Maharashtra live: Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress show their strength, MLAs took oath to remain united

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday heard a petition against Maharashtra Governor's decision to revoke President's rule in the state and anoint Fadnavis as CM and Pawar his deputy respectively. The court on Sunday issued notices to the Centre, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar on petitions filed by Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP combine. The apex court reserved its verdict for Tuesday at 10.30 am.

Nov 25, 2019, 08:37 AM IST

SC to decide on Maharashtra floor test on Monday; seeks Governor's order, letter of support

A three-judge bench headed by Justice NV Ramana will commence hearing on the matter at 10.30 am and is expected to pass its verdict before 12 noon. 

Nov 25, 2019, 06:59 AM IST

Game of Hotels: NCP shifts its MLAs from Hotel Renaissance to Hyatt Regency within hours

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Sunday evening shifted its MLAs, believed to be around 50, from one hotel to another in an attempt to throw alleged poachers off their trail.

Nov 24, 2019, 23:26 PM IST

Supreme Court to decide on Maharashtra floor test before 12 noon Monday; seeks Governor's order, letter of support

The court issued notices to the Centre and Maharashtra govt on a petition filed by Sena-Congress-NCP combine against Governor's decision to revoke President's rule in the state and anoint Fadnavis as Chief Minister. 

Nov 24, 2019, 21:21 PM IST

No question of alliance with BJP, Ajit's statement false & misleading, says Sharad Pawar

Minutes after newly-sworn in Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar said that he will always be in NCP and BJP-NCP alliance will provide a stable government in Maharashtra, his uncle and NCP chief Sharad Pawar refuted his claim sharply and said that there was no question of an alliance with the BJP.

Nov 24, 2019, 20:56 PM IST

BJP's 'Operation Fadnavis-Pawar' to win House floor test

Former minister Ashish Shelar said that the party and legislators discussed the upcoming challenge to ensure victory for the newly-appointed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Nov 24, 2019, 20:44 PM IST

Maharashtra's next big challenge - the Speaker's election

The Pro-Tem Speaker - usually the senior-most elected legislator - to be appointed and sworn-in by Governor B.S. Koshyari, will conduct the oath-taking ceremony of all the 287 MLAs - excluding himself - since he has already been sworn-in.

Nov 24, 2019, 20:03 PM IST

Not sure if Ajit Pawar is tweeting himself, says NCP leader Nawab Malik

After Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar took to microblogging site Twitter declaring that he was still in the BJP and party chief Sharad Pawar remains his leader, senior NCP leader Nawab Malik said that he was not sure if Ajit was tweeting himself or not.

Nov 24, 2019, 19:13 PM IST

Jiska governor uski sarkar, says Samajawadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav on Maharashtra power tussle

Samajwadi Party president has made a critical remark on the ongoing power tussle in Maharashtra.

Nov 24, 2019, 10:40 AM IST

Amid poaching fears, NCP and Congress shift lawmakers to safe locations

Sharad Pawar-led NCP and Congress have shifted their lawmakers to safe locations to protect them from poaching and horse-trading.

Nov 24, 2019, 08:36 AM IST

Live: With floor test ahead, Ajit Pawar reaches CM Devendra Fadnavis' residence

The Supreme Court on Sunday issued a notice to the Centre, Maharashtra CM and Deputy CM while responding to a joint petition filed by Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena which challenged the Governor's decision to invite Devendra Fadnavis to form the government on Saturday. The top court said that the hearing on the plea will continue on Monday and appropriate orders will be issued thereafter. 

Nov 24, 2019, 06:57 AM IST

Supreme Court to hear Congress-Shiv Sena-NCP plea challenging Maharashtra Government formation

The Supreme Court will on Sunday hear the urgent petition moved by Congress, Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party challenging the Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's move regarding government formation in the state.

Nov 24, 2019, 06:38 AM IST