Suspense over Maharashtra CM continues, Eknath Shinde to address media shortly
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Suspense over Maharashtra CM continues, Eknath Shinde to address media shortly

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will address a press conference today as suspense continues on who the recently elected Mahayuti alliance will nominate as their CM pick. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar celebrated their victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Tuesday resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister and was appointed as the caretaker CM until the formation of the new government. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Athawale also backed senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis as the next chief minister of Maharashtra, contending that the saffron party won the maximum number of seats in the 288-member Assembly and should have the right to the top executive post in the state.

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Maharashtra politics heats up as CM Fadnavis removes Shinde's close aide from key position in MITRA
1 week, 2 days ago

Maharashtra politics heats up as CM Fadnavis removes Shinde's close aide from key position in MITRA

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics heats up as CM Fadnavis removes Shinde's close aide from key position in MITRA Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has removed Eknath Shinde's close aide from the post of Vice President of the 'MITRA' amid the buzz of political tensions in the Mahayuti government. MITRA was established in 2022 by the then Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government In a …

Dhananjay Munde's Resignation Sparks Controversy Again, Meeting with Fadnavis & Ajit Pawar
1 week, 5 days ago

Dhananjay Munde's Resignation Sparks Controversy Again, Meeting with Fadnavis & Ajit Pawar

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding Maharashtra's Food and Supply Minister Dhananjay Munde’s resignation has once again gained momentum. Last night, a significant political development took place as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with NCP leader Ajit Pawar at his residence. The meeting was attended by key political figures, including Dhananjay Munde, Prafull Patel, and Sunil Tatkare. While the exact outcome of …

Fadnavis asks Dhananjay Munde to resign as minister
1 week, 5 days ago

Fadnavis asks Dhananjay Munde to resign as minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asked state minister Dhananjay Munde to resign, against the backdrop of his close aide Walmik Karad being named as an accused in sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case, sources said on Tuesday. The sources said Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar met Fadnavis on Monday night to discuss the fallout of the CID's chargesheet filed in …

'Devendra Fadnavis and I switched roles, Ajit dada's is fixed', Eknath Shinde jokes
2 weeks ago

'Devendra Fadnavis and I switched roles, Ajit dada's is fixed', Eknath Shinde jokes

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday took a playful jab at fellow deputy Ajit Pawar, saying his role stayed constant while he switched chairs with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. But yes, Ajit Dada's role is constant," Shinde said, as Fadnavis and Pawar, sitting next to him during a joint press conference, laughed. In December last year, after Mahayuti …

Pakistani Plot To Attack Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' Office? Mumbai Police Gets Threat
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Pakistani Plot To Attack Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' Office? Mumbai Police Gets Threat

ABP News  

The Mumbai Traffic Police has received a message on WhatsApp, in which the sender spoke of plans of an attack Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' Office. A chilling bomb threat last week targeted Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The email, which threatened to blow up Shinde’s vehicle, was sent to multiple official accounts, including those of the Goregaon and JJ …

Chandrashekhar Bawankule denies rift between Fadnavis, Shinde
3 weeks ago

Chandrashekhar Bawankule denies rift between Fadnavis, Shinde

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday dismissed the reports of rift between chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Speculation has been rife since Mr. Shinde had to relinquish the chief minister’s post for Mr. Fadnavis after the ‘Mahayuti’ alliance’s landslide victory in the 2024 Assembly election. Maharashtra industries minister Uday Samant of Shiv Sena …

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde calls Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ’Ladli Behna,’ says ‘It’s a matter of joy’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde calls Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ’Ladli Behna,’ says ‘It’s a matter of joy’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde congratulated Rekha Gupta on Thursday for being elected as Chief Minister of Delhi. The national capital's Ramlila Maidan will host a ceremony today to officially appoint Rekha Gupta as Chief Minister of Delhi. Thanking PM Modi and the BJP party leadership Rekha Gupta said,"Delhi CM designate Rekha Gupta says, "It is a huge responsibility. …

Shinde, Fadnavis deny rift after Shiv Sena legislators’ security downgraded, removed
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Shinde, Fadnavis deny rift after Shiv Sena legislators’ security downgraded, removed

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra police has downgraded or withdrawn security given to several politicians, including 20 legislators belonging to Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Shinde supporters, including 11 Lok Sabha MPs and 44 MLAs, were given Y-security cover after the vertical split in Shiv Sena in June 2022. As per the reports, the security cover for all Shiv Sena MLAs and other leaders, …

Fadnavis Vs Shinde: Security Of 20 Shiv Sena MLAs In Maharashtra Downgraded To One Constable
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Fadnavis Vs Shinde: Security Of 20 Shiv Sena MLAs In Maharashtra Downgraded To One Constable

ABP News  

Maharashtra News: The apparent rift between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde seems to be growing by the day. In the latest tussle, Fadnavis on Monday, February 17, downgraded the security of 20 MLAs of the Eknath Shinde faction of Shiv Sena. Notably, the Home Department in the Maharashtra government is held by Chief Minister Devendra …

Delhi CM race heats up: BJP MLAs Rekha Gupta, Shikha Roy, Arvinder Lovely huddle with JP Nadda
1 month ago

Delhi CM race heats up: BJP MLAs Rekha Gupta, Shikha Roy, Arvinder Lovely huddle with JP Nadda

Live Mint  

Delhi CM suspense continues: The suspense over who will take over as the chief minister of Delhi continues, two days after the Delhi election result declared the Bharatiya Janata Party as the winner. On Tuesday, 10 Delhi BJP leaders, including Anil Sharma, Shikha Roy, Satish Upadhyay, Arvinder Singh Lovely, Vijendra Gupta, Ajay Mahawar, Rekha Gupta, Kapil Mishra, Kulwant Rana and …

Atishi Marlena resigns as Delhi CM after BJP's thumping victory in Assembly elections
1 month, 1 week ago

Atishi Marlena resigns as Delhi CM after BJP's thumping victory in Assembly elections

Firstpost  

BJP is likely to stake claim to power next week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from a foreign visit. The party has maintained the suspense over who will become the new chief minister of Delhi Atishi Marlena has resigned from the post of Delhi Chief Minister following BJP's clean sweep in the Assembly elections here. PTI file Delhi’s outgoing …

Is Fadnavis Not Shifting To Maharashtra CM Residence Due To Superstition? This Is What He Said
1 month, 1 week ago

Is Fadnavis Not Shifting To Maharashtra CM Residence Due To Superstition? This Is What He Said

ABP News  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday claimed that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was not moving to 'Varsha', the official residence of the Maharashtra Chief Minister, because of superstition. Fadnavis currently stays at 'Sagar' bungalow despite taking charge as chief minister in the first week of December. Eknath Shinde Replies To Raut's Claims "I will move into 'Varsha' bungalow …

Eknath Shinde again skips meeting called by Devendra Fadnavis, fuels rift talk
1 month, 1 week ago

Eknath Shinde again skips meeting called by Devendra Fadnavis, fuels rift talk

India Today  

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has again skipped a meeting called by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis amid speculation that the Shiv Sena chief is still sulking on being denied the top post and a disagreement over the appointment of guardian ministers. However, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said Shinde did not attend the meeting as one of his family members …

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra | Details
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1 month, 1 week ago

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra | Details

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Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government came into power after much political upheaval around who will take up what office. The meeting saw the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and second Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, although from the Shinde Shiv Sena party's side Minister of State Yogesh Kadam and other ministers also attended the meeting. BJP has used Eknath Shinde: Sanjay …

Shiv Sena mouthpiece claims tension between Fadnavis and Shinde
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena mouthpiece claims tension between Fadnavis and Shinde

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana, in its weekly column, published on Sunday, claimed that the relationship between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has fissured, and that, as a result, development work in the State is on stasis. Written by Sena MP Sanjay Raut, the article alleges that the relationship between the CM and Deputy …

Did MVA plan to frame Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde? Special team to probe
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Did MVA plan to frame Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde? Special team to probe

India Today  

The Mahayuti-led Maharashtra government on Friday constituted a Special Investigation Team to investigate an alleged conspiracy to frame Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde when Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi was in power in the state. According to the government Resolution issued by the Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Home Department, the SIT formed to probe the alleged plot by the MVA regime would …

‘Whatever stand Ajit Pawar takes will be final’: Devendra Fadnavis on demand for NCP minister Munde's ouster
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Whatever stand Ajit Pawar takes will be final’: Devendra Fadnavis on demand for NCP minister Munde's ouster

Hindustan Times  

Putting the ball in his deputy's court, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said Ajit Pawar will take a decision about NCP minister Dhananjay Munde who is under fire over the Beed sarpanch murder case. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. Whatever stand Ajit Pawar takes, will be final," the CM added. Munde has …

BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims Congress’ Wadettiwar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims Congress’ Wadettiwar

The Hindu  

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra continues to grapple with internal discontent as Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is reportedly upset and away in his hometown. Senior Congress leader and former Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday sparked speculation by suggesting that the BJP may no longer need Mr. Shinde, hinting at the possibility …

Maharashtra: Appointment Of Guardian Ministers For Nashik, Raigad Stayed As CM Fadnavis Intervenes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Appointment Of Guardian Ministers For Nashik, Raigad Stayed As CM Fadnavis Intervenes

ABP News  

Cracks have started showing in the Mahayuti government, as a day after announcing district guardian ministers, it issued an order staying the appointments for Nashik and Raigad districts. The state government announced the appointment of guardian ministers for 36 districts on Saturday, with NCP's Aditi Tatkare getting Raigad and BJP leader Girish Mahajan given the responsibility of Nashik. The appointment …

Maharashtra: NCP's Munde, under fire over sarpanch murder, dropped as Beed guardian minister; CM gets Gadchiroli
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra: NCP's Munde, under fire over sarpanch murder, dropped as Beed guardian minister; CM gets Gadchiroli

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party leader and Food and Civil Supplies minister Dhananjay Munde was missing from the list of guardian ministers appointed by the Maharashtra government on Saturday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also handles the Home Department, would be the guardian minister of the Naxal-affected Gadchiroli district, news agency PTI reported. Munde, an MLA from the Parali assembly constituency …

Maharashtra Guardian Ministers Announced: Fadnavis gets Gadchiroli, Ajit Pawar in charge of Pune
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Guardian Ministers Announced: Fadnavis gets Gadchiroli, Ajit Pawar in charge of Pune

Live Mint  

The much-awaited list of Guardian Ministers for various districts of Maharashtra was announced on Saturday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis getting the responsibility of Gadchiroli and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar to handle Pune and Beed. Another Deputy CM, Eknath Shinde, who is also the Shiv Sena chief, would be the Guardian Minister of his home district Thane, as well as …

‘You don’t own me’: Ajit Pawar loses cool over memorandums at public event in Baramati
2 months, 1 week ago

‘You don’t own me’: Ajit Pawar loses cool over memorandums at public event in Baramati

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar lost his cool after receiving multiple memorandums at a public event, telling the crowd they don’t “own” him just for voting for him. Ajit Pawar with Dhananjay Munde While addressing a public meeting in Baramati on Sunday, an irate NCP leader, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, asked the crowd if they had made …

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'
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2 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'

India TV News  

Ajit Pawar controversial statement: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his temper during an event on Sunday, addressing the people of his constituency, Baramati. In the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party alliance, known as 'Mahayuti', secured a resounding victory, winning 230 out of 288 seats. Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena claimed …

Rare praise for Devendra Fadnavis: Uddhav Sena leader Sanjay Raut says ‘govt has done good job...’ – Here’s why
2 months, 1 week ago

Rare praise for Devendra Fadnavis: Uddhav Sena leader Sanjay Raut says ‘govt has done good job...’ – Here’s why

Live Mint  

In a rare show of bonhomie, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday heaped praise on Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after 11 Naxalites surrendered before the police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli. “If it becomes the steel city of Maharashtra, nothing is better than that.” An editorial in Shiv Sena's Saamana said that the state government had done a "commendable job" …

'Gadchiroli's development good for Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut praises Devendra Fadnavis, CM responds
2 months, 1 week ago

'Gadchiroli's development good for Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut praises Devendra Fadnavis, CM responds

India TV News  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut is known for his sharp attacks on the ruling Shiv Sena-BJP alliance in Maharashtra. However, in a rare move, Sanjay Raut on Friday praised Devendra Fadnavis and said they praised Maharashtra Chief Minister in the Saamana editorial as the state government had done a "commendable job" by getting the Naxalites operating in Gadchiroli district to …

Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde is likely to meet PM Narendra Modi on December 26 and it is said to be a goodwill visit. Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family Shinde’s son and Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde confirmed the meeting with PM. Shiv Sena UBT leader and spokesperson Sanjay Raut said, “Shinde may claim to be a chief …

Maharashtra cabinet shake-up: Are ministers ‘unhappy’ with shuffle? Ajit Pawar’s BIG reveal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra cabinet shake-up: Are ministers ‘unhappy’ with shuffle? Ajit Pawar’s BIG reveal

Live Mint  

Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, has acknowledged that not all ministers were happy with their assigned roles in the Maharashtra Cabinet, highlighting the challenges posed by such a large cabinet. During a recent event in Baramati, Ajit Pawar noted, "As the number of ministers is high, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had to …

Elections over, rivalry gone?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elections over, rivalry gone?

Hindustan Times  

With Mahayuti returning to power with a thumping majority by winning 235 out of 288 seats and reducing opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi to just 50 seats, it looked like the coming five years would see a clear dominance of the ruling parties. Nagpur, Dec 15 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a press conference ahead of the swearing-in ceremony …

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Acknowledges Discontent Over Portfolios: ‘Obviously Some Are Not Happy’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Acknowledges Discontent Over Portfolios: ‘Obviously Some Are Not Happy’

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar acknowledged on Sunday that not all ministers are pleased with their assigned portfolios following the recent Cabinet reshuffle. Addressing the high number of ministers and limited portfolios, Pawar said, “As the number of ministers is high, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had to give each minister a portfolio. Obviously, some are happy and some are …

Maharashtra cabinet: Why Eknath Shinde’s role in Devendra Fadnavis’ govt is more powerful than you think
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra cabinet: Why Eknath Shinde’s role in Devendra Fadnavis’ govt is more powerful than you think

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Cabinet: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained the Home ministry as portfolio allocations were announced on Saturday evening. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde got the Urban Development portfolio while another Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been allocated the Finance department. Lion's Share in Ministries Shinde clearly seems to have bargained hard with the BJP – the single largest …

Maharashtra Portfolios: Fadnavis Gets Home, Shinde Urban Development, Ajit Pawar Takes Finance
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Portfolios: Fadnavis Gets Home, Shinde Urban Development, Ajit Pawar Takes Finance

Deccan Chronicle  

Nagpur: More than two weeks after he took the oath of office, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to his council of ministers, retaining the crucial Home department with him. Shiv Sena Ministers' portfolios: Gulabrao Patil Water Supply and Sanitation, Dadaji Bhuse School Education, Sanjay Rathod Soil and Water Conservation, Uday Samant Industries and Marathi language, Shambhuraj …

Devendra Fadnavis keeps Home ministry as Maharashtra govt allocates portfolios; Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde get…
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis keeps Home ministry as Maharashtra govt allocates portfolios; Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde get…

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained the Home Ministry as portfolio allocations were announced on Saturday evening. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was allocated the Finance department while Eknath Shinde got the Urban Development portfolio. 39 ministers belonging to the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP also took oath on December 15 — a day before the Winter Session of the …

Maharashtra Portfolios Announced, Fadnavis Keeps Home, Ajit Pawar Finance, And Eknath Shinde Gets...
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Portfolios Announced, Fadnavis Keeps Home, Ajit Pawar Finance, And Eknath Shinde Gets...

ABP News  

The Maharashtra government on Saturday formally announced the allocation of portfolios among the ministers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, has been entrusted with key responsibilities. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been given charge of Urban Development, Housing, and Public Works. Maharashtra Portfolio Allocation | Pankaja Mude gets the charge of …

Maharashtra portfolio allocation: Devendra Fadnavis keeps home, Eknath Shinde gets urban development
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra portfolio allocation: Devendra Fadnavis keeps home, Eknath Shinde gets urban development

Hindustan Times  

Ending weeks of suspense, the Maharashtra government on Saturday announced portfolios for the state's cabinet. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has kept the coveted home ministry for himself whereas deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde has got urban development. Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena's Dadaji Bhuse is the new school education minister while …

Devendra Fadnavis keeps Home, Ajit Pawar gets Finance in new Maharashtra Cabinet
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis keeps Home, Ajit Pawar gets Finance in new Maharashtra Cabinet

India Today  

The BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra on Saturday announced the much-awaited portfolio allocation with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis keeping Home Ministry and NCP leader Ajit Pawar getting Finance and Planning departments. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, who was reportedly keen on getting the Home department, has been assigned portfolios such as Urban Development, Housing, and …

'You Will Be Chief Minister Someday': Fadnavis Tells His Deputy Ajit Pawar, Shares 24-Hour Work Plan
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

'You Will Be Chief Minister Someday': Fadnavis Tells His Deputy Ajit Pawar, Shares 24-Hour Work Plan

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday made a surprising remark during the ongoing Winter Session in the legislative assembly about his Deputy Ajit Pawar as he wished for the latter to become a Chief Minister someday. The Maharashtra CM also shared details about the working schedule of the Mahayuti leaders, stating that he and his deputies Pawar and Eknath …

’You will be CM someday’: Devendra Fadnavis tells NCP chief Ajit Pawar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

’You will be CM someday’: Devendra Fadnavis tells NCP chief Ajit Pawar

Live Mint  

“You will be CM someday,” Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar on Thursday. On December 5, Ajit Pawar, who has been vocal about his chief ministerial ambitions, became the deputy CM of Maharashtra for the sixth time. Fadnavis also said that Ajit Pawar will work in the morning since he is an early riser, …

Ram Shinde unanimously elected chairman of Maharashtra legislative council
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ram Shinde unanimously elected chairman of Maharashtra legislative council

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur: Ram Shinde, the Bharatiya Janata Party legislator and a former minister, was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the Maharashtra legislative council on Thursday. Ram Shinde files his nomination papers for Maharashtra legislative council chairperson The position had been vacant since July 7, 2022, after the term of Nationalist Congress Party leader Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar ended. Deputy chairman of …

You will be CM one day, my wishes are with you: Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Assembly
2 months, 3 weeks ago

You will be CM one day, my wishes are with you: Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Assembly

India TV News  

Maharashtra: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said he and his deputies Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde would work 24/7 in shifts. Turning to Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis said in the legislative, “You are called ‘permanent deputy CM’ but my wishes are with you and you will be the CM someday.” Ajit Pawar on December 5 took oath as the deputy …

You will be Chief Minister one day, Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

You will be Chief Minister one day, Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar

India Today  

In a moment that raised eyebrows in Maharashtra's political circles, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made a surprising remark about his deputy, Ajit Pawar, during a speech in the legislative assembly. Ajit Pawar, who recently took oath as Deputy Chief Minister for the sixth time, joined the BJP-led Mahayuti government in 2023 after a dramatic split from the NCP, originally founded …

BJP’s Ram Shinde set to become legislative council chairperson
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP’s Ram Shinde set to become legislative council chairperson

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: Bharatiya Janata Party member of the upper house, Ram Shinde, the consensus candidate for the post of the chairperson of the state legislative council, filed his nomination on Wednesday. BJP’s Ram Shinde set to become legislative council chairperson Shinde, 55, a Dhangar leader and a former Maharashtra minister, who unsuccessfully fought Assembly election from Karjat-Jamkhed against Rohit Pawar of …

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what

India TV News  

The portfolio allocation in the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is likely to be finalised in the next 24 hours, said the sources. While the BJP secured 19 ministerial berths, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party got 11 and 9 berths, respectively. Shiv Sena may get THESE ministries Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena may …

Sena ministers will get rotational terms: Shinde
3 months ago

Sena ministers will get rotational terms: Shinde

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra’s ruling coalition expanded its cabinet on Sunday with 39 new ministers, but suspense continued over the all-important portfolio allocation with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis saying allocations will be made over the next two-to-three days, while his ally and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde announced 2-5-year term limits for ministers from his party. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis with deputy …

Maharashtra cabinet: Full list of 39 Mahayuti ministers, including 18 new faces
3 months ago

Maharashtra cabinet: Full list of 39 Mahayuti ministers, including 18 new faces

Hindustan Times  

The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra headed by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inducted 39 ministers, including 18 MLAs as first timers, from allies Shiv Sena and the NCP. Here is the full list of Maharashtra ministers 19 ministers from the BJP Chandrashekar Bawankule Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil Chandrakant Patil Girish Mahajan Ganesh Naik Mangal Prabhat Lodha Jaykumar Rawal Pankaja Munde Atul Save …

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur
3 months ago

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur

ABP News  

The expansion of Maharashtra's Maha Yuti government under Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected soon, with the division of portfolios among the alliance's three major parties also likely to be finalized. According to sources, the Shiv Sena, led by former Chief Minister and current Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, may be allotted the Housing Ministry. New faces might be …

Amit Shah’s big remark on Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: ‘Happening as planned, no reason for Eknath Shinde to be upset’
3 months ago

Amit Shah’s big remark on Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: ‘Happening as planned, no reason for Eknath Shinde to be upset’

Live Mint  

The BJP-led coalition is preparing for a Cabinet expansion in Maharashtra following a landslide return to power last month. Home Minister Amit Shah insisted on Saturday that there was no rift within the grouping — rubbishing claims that former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was ‘upset’ after missing the top post. Meanwhile sources told PTI that the cabinet expansion would take …

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion
3 months ago

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion

The Hindu  

The cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place on December 15, with new Ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party set to take the oath of office at a ceremony in Nagpur, official sources said. Mr. Shinde, initially reluctant to take up the Deputy Chief Minister’s post …

Eknath Shinde has no reason to be upset, no issues in deciding Cabinet: Amit Shah
3 months ago

Eknath Shinde has no reason to be upset, no issues in deciding Cabinet: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday dismissed claims suggesting that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was upset with the BJP over not being reappointed as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and assured that there were no disagreements regarding the allocation of Cabinet portfolios in the state. #AmitShahAtAgendaAajtak | "This time we said it from the beginning that chief minister …

Devendra Fadnavis finalises BJP’s 22 ministers for Maharashtra cabinet
3 months ago

Devendra Fadnavis finalises BJP’s 22 ministers for Maharashtra cabinet

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: While uncertainty persists on the first expansion of the state cabinet of Mahayuti 2.0, the Bharatiya Janata Party has finalised its list of legislators to be inducted as ministers into the state cabinet. The NCP and Shiv Sena names will be finalised by the leaders of the respective parties.” The BJP has decided to retain 23 berths, including the …

BJP's list of probable ministers ready, central leaders to take final call: Fadnavis
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BJP's list of probable ministers ready, central leaders to take final call: Fadnavis

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the names of the probable ministers from the BJP in his cabinet have been shortlisted and the final decision will be taken by the party's central leadership. Mr. Fadnavis, who was on a two-day visit to Delhi, held discussions on the expansion of his cabinet with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Bharatiya …

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