Set to join NCP, Eknath Khadse blames Devendra Fadnavis for his exit from BJP
4 years, 2 months ago

Set to join NCP, Eknath Khadse blames Devendra Fadnavis for his exit from BJP

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Bahujan’ face, Eknath Khadse, in Maharashtra politics has finally acted on his threats and has quit the party he worked for 40 years. Speaking to India Today TV and Mumbai Tak’s Sahil Joshi, Eknath Khadse said that he left the BJP only because of former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. Khadse’s move to quit party shocking, bitter truth: Maha BJP leaders Some BJP leaders in Maharashtra have expressed shock and disappointment over former minister Eknath Khadse’s decision to quit the party. Talking about Khadse’s move, BJP’s state unit chief Chandrakant Patil said, “We were hopeful that Khadse would stay with the party until I received his resignation today.” “We were optimistic about finding a solution through dialogue and move ahead irrespective of his disappointment with some leaders.I wish him good luck for his future journey,” he said. Senior leader and BJP’s former state unit chief Sudhir Mungantiwar said the party needs to think about why Khadse decided to quit.

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Bhujbal Meets Fadnavis Amidst Suspense Over Future Move
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bhujbal Meets Fadnavis Amidst Suspense Over Future Move

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who was vocal in his disappointment over being denied a ministerial berth in the Mahayuti Government’s Cabinet, on Monday met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. While the meeting sent tongues in political circles wagging, Bhujbal claimed that he met the CM to discuss the issues of Other Backward Class communities and the current political and …

Is NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal upset over not getting berth in Devendra Fadnavis' Maharashtra Cabinet?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Is NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal upset over not getting berth in Devendra Fadnavis' Maharashtra Cabinet?

India TV News  

National Communist Party's Chhagan Bhujbal has reportedly left for Nashik in the middle of the Winter Session of the Maharashtra Assembly. A total of 39 legislators from Mahayuti allies were sworn in on Sunday in the first cabinet expansion of the 10-day-old Devendra Fadnavis-led ministry including 16 new faces, while 10 former ministers were excluded. While the BJP secured 19 …

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Politics: Narendra Bhondekar, an MLA from Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena, has resigned from his position as deputy leader of the party after being overlooked for a cabinet berth, NDTV reports. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis completed his cabinet expansion exercise as 39 MLAs took oath in Nagpur more than three weeks after the assembly election results …

Maharashtra election: Enter Devendra Fadnavis 3.0
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra election: Enter Devendra Fadnavis 3.0

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 04, 2024 19:31 IST - 7 MINS READ Five years ago, in the 2019 monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly, then Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, while looking for another term, recited a poem in the house: “Mi Punha Yein.” It went viral, praised by supporters and mocked by the opposition. On November 23, 2019, Fadnavis …

'CM, Deputy CM Just Technical Posts, Mahayuti Leaders To Work Together': Fadnavis After Staking Claim To Form Govt
1 month, 1 week ago

'CM, Deputy CM Just Technical Posts, Mahayuti Leaders To Work Together': Fadnavis After Staking Claim To Form Govt

ABP News  

Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday staked the claim for government formation in Maharashtra. After handing the letter of support to the Maharashtra Governor, Mahayuti leaders, including Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar addressed a press conference on the government formation. Fadnavis said that the posts of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers in the state are just technical …

"Already given my unconditional support": Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maharashtra CM
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1 month, 1 week ago

"Already given my unconditional support": Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maharashtra CM

Op India  

Caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde reiterated his full, unconditional support to the chief ministerial candidate in Maharashtra, stating that the people have delivered a historic mandate in favour of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. The Chief Minister candidate will be decided tomorrow.” Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party Chief Ajit Pawar had earlier clarified that the Chief Minister would …

Devendra Fadnavis to replace Eknath Shinde as next Maharashtra CM, claims senior BJP leader
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis to replace Eknath Shinde as next Maharashtra CM, claims senior BJP leader

India TV News  

Ahead of a key legislature party meeting, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said that the name of party leader Devendra Fadnavis has been finalised as the new chief minister of Maharashtra. Amid speculation that his son Shrikant Shinde might get the deputy CM's post and Shiv Sena is keen on the Home portfolio, Shinde said the Mahayuti allies- BJP, …

Devendra Fadnavis’ first reaction after ‘Eknath Shinde clears all doubts’ over Maharashtra CM post: ‘We will soon…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis’ first reaction after ‘Eknath Shinde clears all doubts’ over Maharashtra CM post: ‘We will soon…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ji has cleared all doubts about the Maharashtra CM post. He said, “We will soon sit together and make a decision.” Eknath Shinde said at a press conference on Wednesday that he will support any decision on the CM taken by Prime …

Next Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Eknath Shinde Announces
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Next Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Eknath Shinde Announces

ABP News  

Amid speculations over the Chief Ministerial candidate from the newly elected Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, the state's caretaker CM and Shiv Sena chief Ekanth Shinde addressed a press conference in the Thane district where he announced that the next Maharashtra CM will be from the BJP. Attaining a massive victory the Mahayuti, which comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shinde's Shiv …

Eknath Shinde Won't Be Part Of Govt If Devendra Fadnavis Made Maharashtra CM Sources
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde Won't Be Part Of Govt If Devendra Fadnavis Made Maharashtra CM Sources

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde might not be part of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra if BJP's Devendra Fanavis is made the Chief Minister, sources told ABP News. Shinde resigned as Maharashtra chief minister on Tuesday as the outgoing assembly's term ended. The BJP alone secured 132 seats, making Fadnavis the favourite for the CM’s post, followed by Shinde's faction …

Eknath Shinde withdraws from Maharashtra CM's race, clears way for BJP's Devendra Fadnavis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde withdraws from Maharashtra CM's race, clears way for BJP's Devendra Fadnavis

India TV News  

Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader and acting Maharashtra Chief Minister, on Wednesday withdrew from the Maharashtra CM's race after four days of suspense. Shinde said that he will agree to whatever Prime Minister Narendra Modi will decide for him and announced Shiv Sena's full support for any BJP candidate for the Chief Minister's position. After leading the BJP-led coalition to …

Devendra Fadnavis is back, set to be Maharashtra CM, 'lautkar wapas aaunga' speech goes viral | WATCH
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis is back, set to be Maharashtra CM, 'lautkar wapas aaunga' speech goes viral | WATCH

India TV News  

Devendra Fadnavis has emerged as the stalwart of Maharashtra politics after BJP-led Mahayuti swept the state in what was earlier seen as a tough contest between two coalitions. According to information, Fadnavis is set to becomes the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra after caretaker CM Eknath Shinde held a press confernce today and extended support to BJP for chosing a …

BJP firm on Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde may have to swallow bitter pill
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP firm on Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde may have to swallow bitter pill

India Today  

Suspense over the new Maharashtra Chief Minister continued as the BJP remained firm on Devendra Fadnavis for the top post and ruled out a 'Bihar model' as suggested by some leaders of its Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena, who have been pushing their case for Eknath Shinde to return as the Chief Minister. Shukla said the BJP top brass had always …

Devendra Fadnavis poised to become Maharashtra CM, Shinde is unhappy, claims Athawale
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis poised to become Maharashtra CM, Shinde is unhappy, claims Athawale

India TV News  

New Delhi: On who will become the chief minister of Maharashtra, Union Minister & RPI-Athawale President, Ramdas Athawale said the Maharashtra dispute should end soon as BJP's high command has decided that Devendra Fadnavis should be made the CM but Eknath Shinde is unhappy and his displeasure needs to be removed. "I think that Eknath Shinde should take 2 steps …

Maharashtra Election Results: Swara Bhasker Reacts After Husband Fahad Ahmad Loses Election Debut
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election Results: Swara Bhasker Reacts After Husband Fahad Ahmad Loses Election Debut

ABP News  

Actress Swara Bhasker has alleged foul play after her husband Fahad Ahmad, a candidate from NCP, lost his maiden Maharashtra Assembly election. "In Anushakti Nagar vidhaan sabha after a steady lead by Fahad Ahmad of NCP-SP.Round 17, 18, 19 suddenly 99% battery charger EVMs are opened and the BJP-supported NCP-Ajit Pawar candidate takes the lead. round 17, 18, 19 suddenly …

Maharashtra Elections: Eknath Khadse announces retirement from electoral politics. Here’s what he said
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Elections: Eknath Khadse announces retirement from electoral politics. Here’s what he said

Live Mint  

Senior NCP leader Eknathrao Khadse announced his retirement from electoral politics on Monday ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The former multi-term MLA from Muktainagar also urged people to elect his daughter and NCP-SP nominee Rohini Khadse from the constituency. Khadse quit the BJP in 2020 and eventually joined the undivided NCP three years later. Speculation about his return to …

Fadnavis gives befitting reply to Kharge over comments on Yogi: 'Cong doesn't like saffron colour' | EXCLUSIVE
2 months ago

Fadnavis gives befitting reply to Kharge over comments on Yogi: 'Cong doesn't like saffron colour' | EXCLUSIVE

India TV News  

Maharashtra election: In a befitting reply to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over an indirect jibe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that 'Congress and its president does not like the saffron colour'. Speaking at the Samvidhan Bachao Sammelan' on Sunday, the Congress President took a jibe at Yogi Adityanath without …

BJP Leader Resigns to Support Independent Candidate in 2024 Assembly Elections
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Leader Resigns to Support Independent Candidate in 2024 Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Bala Bhegade resigns to support independent candidate Bapu Bhegade in the 2024 assembly elections in Maval. The rift within the alliance surfaced after the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction declared sitting MLA Shelke as its candidate, sidelining Bapu. In response, Bapu, NCP's Maharashtra state vice-president, resigned from the post and announced he would contest the elections as an independent. …

Maharashtra Elections: NCP Minister's Daughter Joins Pawar's Party, Likely To Contest Against Father
4 months ago

Maharashtra Elections: NCP Minister's Daughter Joins Pawar's Party, Likely To Contest Against Father

ABP News  

Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Dharmarao Baba Atram's daughter Bhagyashri Atram joined the NCP on Thursday, despite attempts by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to dissuade her from crossing over to the Sharad Pawar-led party. State NCP president Jayant Patil and party leader Anil Deshmukh were present at the function held at Aheri in Gadchiroli district, where the minister's daughter …

Khadse says let MVA govt replace Maha Yuti in assembly polls
4 months, 1 week ago

Khadse says let MVA govt replace Maha Yuti in assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

As the chances of his return to the Bharatiya Janata Party look increasingly thin, senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Eknath Khadse has turned critical of the Mahayuti government. Speaking on Saturday, Khadse said there is a need for Maha Vikas Aghadi to replace Maha Yuti in power in the coming assembly polls. BJP leader Eknath Khadse Speaking on Saturday, Khadse …

Another Maharashtra Politician Quits BJP
4 months, 1 week ago

Another Maharashtra Politician Quits BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In yet another setback to the BJP ahead of state Vidhan Sabha polls, Raje Samarjeetsinh Ghatge, who is a member of the royal family of Kagal estate of Kolhapur state, quit the saffron party to join the Sharad Pawar-led NCP. On Tuesday, Ghatge was inducted in the NCP by the party supremo Sharad Pawar and president Jayant Patil at …

Eknath Khadse's return to BJP stalls amid party resistance
4 months, 1 week ago

Eknath Khadse's return to BJP stalls amid party resistance

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Six months after announcing his return to the Bharatiya Janata Party, senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Eknath Khadse finds himself in political limbo due to resistance from the BJP's state leadership. Eknath Khadse Prior to the Lok Sabha elections, Khadse met with BJP's national president JP Nadda and reportedly rejoined the party he had left in October 2020. Adding …

BJP MLAs demand DyCM Devendra Fadnavis to take back resignation
7 months ago

BJP MLAs demand DyCM Devendra Fadnavis to take back resignation

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs from Maharashtra have urged deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to withdraw his resignation from the state cabinet. June 08, 2024: Maharashtra State Bharatiya Janata Party held a meeting of all Members of the Legislative Assembly at the Dadar Party office in the presence of Chandrashekhar Bawankule, BJP Maharashtra State President, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister …

After 2 meetings with BJP leadership, Fadnavis asked to stay put as Deputy CM
7 months, 1 week ago

After 2 meetings with BJP leadership, Fadnavis asked to stay put as Deputy CM

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s central leadership has turned down Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’ offer to resign after he took responsibility for the state unit’s poor showing in the Lok Sabha elections. New Delhi, Jun 7 : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP leader Ashok Chavan and BJP MP Sarbananda Sonowal leave after attending the NDA Parliamentary …

Decision on Fadnavis’ resignation put on the backburner for the time being
7 months, 1 week ago

Decision on Fadnavis’ resignation put on the backburner for the time being

The Hindu  

After he offered to quit as Deputy Chief Minister following the BJP’s Lok Sabha poll debacle in Maharashtra, the decision on Devendra Fadnavis’ resignation has reportedly been put on the backburner for the time being, said informed sources on Friday. Meets allies Earlier on Friday, Mr. Fadnavis also held a meeting with his Mahayuti partners — Chief Minister Eknath Shinde …

Devendra Fadnavis offers to resign as deputy CM after BJP’s poor performance in LS polls
7 months, 1 week ago

Devendra Fadnavis offers to resign as deputy CM after BJP’s poor performance in LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Deputy chief minister and the face of the BJP in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, took responsibility for the party’s poor showing in the state and requested the central leadership to relieve him of all responsibilities in the government. Mumbai, India – June 05, 2024: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis alongwith BJP leaders addressing the media, at BJP office, in Mumbai, …

Fadnavis seeks to resign, opposition terms it mere 'drama'
7 months, 1 week ago

Fadnavis seeks to resign, opposition terms it mere 'drama'

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said he would request BJP top leadership to relieve him from the government duties so that he could focus on state assembly polls, a statement coming a day after the BJP suffered a drubbing in Lok Sabha polls in the state. He also conceded that issues of coordination exist with Chief …

Announcing move to join BJP not premature: Eknath Khadse
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Announcing move to join BJP not premature: Eknath Khadse

The Hindu  

After spending over 40 years in the BJP, veteran leader Eknath Khadse’s profile on X only mentions that he is a Member of the Legislative Council and former Minister of Maharashtra. It has been over two weeks since Mr. Khadse, currently with the Nationalist Congress Party, announced that he is going back to his “home, to the BJP that he …

The top five defectors in Maharashtra politics who have changed multiple parties
9 months ago

The top five defectors in Maharashtra politics who have changed multiple parties

Hindustan Times  

Eknath Khadse is all set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party again after spending over three years in the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party. Chhagan Bhujbal and Narayan Rane faced serious threats from party workers when they quit Shiv Sena, and most MLAs who quit with them could not get re-elected. The South Mumbai boy born and brought in Colaba …

The Hindu Morning Digest, April 8, 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, April 8, 2024

The Hindu  

Sirima’s call to Indira Gandhi saved negotiations from getting derailed, according to 2003 Sri Lankan book A telephone call from Sri Lanka’s then Prime Minister Sirima R.D. Kashmir: Mehbooba to contest from Anantnag-Rajouri, to face off against Ghulam Nabi Azad The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday announced it will field candidates from all three Lok Sabha seats in the Kashmir …

Will re-join BJP within next 15 days, says NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse
9 months, 1 week ago

Will re-join BJP within next 15 days, says NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse

The Hindu  

Nationalist Congress Party leader Eknath Khadse on Sunday officially confirmed that he would be returning to the Bharatiya Janata Party within the next fortnight. Once a stalwart BJP leader who was close to the late Gopinath Munde, Mr. Khadse was in the reckoning for the post of Chief Minister in Maharashtra following the BJP’s win in the 2014 Assembly election. …

‘Homecoming’ for Fadnavis rival as Eknath Khadse confirms return to BJP fold
9 months, 1 week ago

‘Homecoming’ for Fadnavis rival as Eknath Khadse confirms return to BJP fold

The Hindu  

Eknath Khadse, currently, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party faction has confirmed that he is moving back to the Bharatiya Janta Party ahead of the Lok Sabha election. Mr. Khadse’s ‘ghar wapsi’ is considered to be important for the BJP’s plans to increase its footprint in north Maharashtra. Mr. Khadse had blamed Devendra Fadnavis and Cabinet Minister Girish …

Eknath Khadse, senior leader of Sharad Pawar's NCP, may return to BJP: Sources
9 months, 1 week ago

Eknath Khadse, senior leader of Sharad Pawar's NCP, may return to BJP: Sources

India Today  

Eknath Khadse, a senior leader of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, is reportedly preparing to return to the BJP, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, sources said on Saturday. In March, the NCP MLC Khadse, citing health reasons, announced that he would not contest the Lok Sabha elections from the Raver seat. Earlier, it was speculated that there would be a …

After being named Hisar LS candidate, Haryana minister Ranjit Chautala resigns as MLA
9 months, 2 weeks ago

After being named Hisar LS candidate, Haryana minister Ranjit Chautala resigns as MLA

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh, Mar 26 Haryana minister Ranjit Singh Chautala, who has been named by the BJP as its candidate from Hisar Lok Sabha seat after he joined the party, has resigned from the membership of the state assembly, officials said on Tuesday. Chautala and industrialist and former Congress MP Naveen Jindal joined the BJP on Sunday and were named as the …

Haryana: BJP-JJP alliance on the verge of breaking apart
10 months ago

Haryana: BJP-JJP alliance on the verge of breaking apart

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh: The BJP-JJP alliance in Haryana is on the verge of breaking apart with preparations on to sworn a set of new ministers once deputy chief minister, Dushyant Chautala, formally announces severing of ties and walks out of the coalition. Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar resigned after cracks appeared in the ruling coalition of Bharatiya Janata Party and Jannayak Janata …

Haryana BJP MP Brijendra Singh resigns from party, joins Congress
10 months ago

Haryana BJP MP Brijendra Singh resigns from party, joins Congress

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party ’s Hisar Lok Sabha member Brijendra Singh on Sunday quit the party due to “compelling political reasons” and joined the Congress within a few hours. Formally joining the Congress in the presence of party’s national president Mallikarjun Kharge, Mr. Singh said that he took the decision to quit the BJP as he was “uncomfortable” and “not in …

Baba Siddique joins Ajit Pawar’s NCP in Maharashtra days after quitting Congress
11 months ago

Baba Siddique joins Ajit Pawar’s NCP in Maharashtra days after quitting Congress

The Hindu  

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, on Saturday joined the Nationalist Congress Party, a major boost to the Ajit Pawar-led party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. He was welcomed into the party fold by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and top NCP leaders, including the party working president Praful Patel and state unit president Sunil Tatkare. Siddique said he had …

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Devendra Fadnavis over murder of Sena (UBT) leader
11 months ago

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Devendra Fadnavis over murder of Sena (UBT) leader

The Hindu  

The Nationalist Congress Party group under Sharad Pawar on February 9 demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the murder of Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar during a ‘Facebook Live’. He said, “Be it Nagpur where ‘goondas’ are having their say, Pune where the ‘koita gang’ is creating havoc every now and then, Ulhasnagar where an MLA …

Baba Siddique quits Congress, may join Ajit Pawar
11 months ago

Baba Siddique quits Congress, may join Ajit Pawar

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Ending his 48-year-old association, former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique on Thursday resigned from the Congress and is set to join Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led NCP. Announcing his resignation on social media, Siddique said there was a lot he “would have liked to express, but as they say, some things are better left unsaid”. In a post on X, …

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Fadnavis over murder of Sena leader
11 months ago

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Fadnavis over murder of Sena leader

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The NCP group under Sharad Pawar on Friday demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the murder of Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar during a ‘Facebook Live'. “Be it Nagpur where ‘goondas' are having their say, Pune where the ‘koita gang' is creating havoc every now and then, Ulhasnagar where an MLA fearlessly uses a police …

Former Maharashtra Minister Quits Congress, To Join NCP
11 months ago

Former Maharashtra Minister Quits Congress, To Join NCP

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In yet another setback to the Congress in Maharashtra ahead of the Lok Sabha election, former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique on Thursday announced his resignation from the primary membership of the Congress. In a post on X social media, Mr. Siddhique said, “I joined the Indian National Congress party as a young teenager and it has been a significant …

10 BJP leaders resign as MPs after win in state elections
1 year, 1 month ago

10 BJP leaders resign as MPs after win in state elections

Hindustan Times  

Ten Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers, including two Union ministers, who won assembly seats in the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh elections resigned from Parliament on Wednesday, amid suspense over the party’s choice of chief minister in each state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President JP Nadda during a meeting, in New Delhi With an eye on improving its …

Won't go to Delhi, will stay and contest elections from Nagpur: Devendra Fadnavis
1 year, 1 month ago

Won't go to Delhi, will stay and contest elections from Nagpur: Devendra Fadnavis

India TV News  

BJP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday responded to speculations of him being given a place in central politics, asserting that he will not go to Delhi and will stay and contest the Assembly elections from Nagpur. 'PM Modi will win with 'bumper vote' in Lok Sabha polls' The deputy CM further emphasised that Prime Minister …

'NCP was set to partner BJP in 2022 but....': Praful Patel
1 year, 3 months ago

'NCP was set to partner BJP in 2022 but....': Praful Patel

India Today  

Nationalist Congress Party leader of the Ajit Pawar faction Praful Patel on Thursday said that in 2022, a majority of NCP leaders wanted to join a BJP-led government in Maharashtra. "In June, when Eknath Shinde led the split in Shiv Sena and joined the BJP, 51 MLAs from the NCP wanted to join the BJP-led coalition to form a government …

‘Maha CM has been asked to resign,’ says Aaditya Thackeray amid political crisis
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Maha CM has been asked to resign,’ says Aaditya Thackeray amid political crisis

Live Mint  

In the lead-up to the cabinet expansion in Maharashtra, Aaditya Thackeray, a member of the Uddhav Thackeray camp, has predicted significant changes within the government, starting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Thackeray stated that Shinde has been requested to resign, indicating the potential jeopardy to Shinde's position as Chief Minister following the inclusion of Ajit Pawar and eight other NCP …

Shinde-Fadnavis hold late-night meet ahead of Cabinet rejig, NCP entry irks Sena MLAs
1 year, 6 months ago

Shinde-Fadnavis hold late-night meet ahead of Cabinet rejig, NCP entry irks Sena MLAs

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis held late night talks on Thursday to discuss power sharing ahead of the Cabinet expansion. In the meeting, Shinde and Fadnavis discussed Cabinet expansion after the entry of a third ally -- Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party faction. Later, the Shinde camp refuted reports that its MLAs were "uncomfortable" with …

Sharad Pawar takes back decision to resign as NCP chief
1 year, 8 months ago

Sharad Pawar takes back decision to resign as NCP chief

The Hindu  

Veteran leader Sharad Pawar on Friday took back his decision to resign as the Nationalist Congress Party’s, stating that he respected the “strong sentiments” his decision had evoked among party cadre and leaders across the country. Apart from having a telephonic conversation with Mr. Pawar, Mr. Stalin took to Twitter and said the NCP chief’s continuance in the post was …

Maharashtra to witness yet another twist! Fadnavis likely to become CM again - how the story may unfold
1 year, 8 months ago

Maharashtra to witness yet another twist! Fadnavis likely to become CM again - how the story may unfold

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics: Something big is brewing in Maharashtra politics. According to sources, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis may swap his post with CM Eknath Shinde. The well-placed sources said Maharashtra BJP will take a call after the Karnataka Assembly election results which is slated to take place on May 10. Sources said in a random survey conducted by BJP, …

The 2019 coup still haunts Maharashtra
1 year, 10 months ago

The 2019 coup still haunts Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Like the ghost of Hamlet’s father, the spirit of the 2019 government formation, which rattled Maharashtra, refuses to rest. The plot thickened when Mr. Sharad Pawar, while dismissing Mr. Fadnavis’ statement as false, said that had the morning swearing-in exercise with his nephew not occurred, President’s rule would never have been lifted from Maharashtra and Uddhav Thackeray could not have …

Upendra Kushwaha resigns from JD(U), announces formation of a new political party
1 year, 10 months ago

Upendra Kushwaha resigns from JD(U), announces formation of a new political party

The Hindu  

Disgruntled Janata Dal leader Upendra Kushwaha on February 20 announced that he was quitting the party and floated his own political party, the Rashtriya Lok Janta Dal. “This is a new political beginning and I make the announcement of a new political party Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal. As I have floated my new political party, I also quit from the …

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