Eknath Shinde says he will accept Maharashtra CM candidate picked by Modi, Shah
4 months ago

Eknath Shinde says he will accept Maharashtra CM candidate picked by Modi, Shah

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday ended speculation about his position, announcing that he had telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to assure them of his support for their choice of Maharashtra's next chief minister. Eknath Shinde said he’d received considerable support from Modi and Shah during the elections. He emphasised that the Mahayuti alliance had significant responsibilities ahead and highlighted the fulfilment of Balasaheb Thackeray's vision of seeing an ordinary Shiv Sainik become chief minister. Several Shiv Sena leaders, including Sanjay Shirsat, Dada Bhuse, Ravindra Phatak, and Pratap Sarnaik, were present during Shinde's press conference.

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Shiv Sena, NCP Field Candidates For Maharashtra Council Bypoll, No Oppn Candidate In Fray
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena, NCP Field Candidates For Maharashtra Council Bypoll, No Oppn Candidate In Fray

ABP News  

Mumbai, Mar 17 The Shiv Sena and the NCP, partners in the ruling Mahayuti alliance, on Monday announced one candidate each for the March 27 bypolls to five seats in the Maharashtra legislative council. The Shiv Sena has nominated Chandrakant Raghuvanshi, a prominent party worker from Nandurbar district, while the NCP has fielded Sanjay Khodke, whose wife won the 2024 …

Patole says CM post offer to Shinde, Pawar was Holi joke
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Patole says CM post offer to Shinde, Pawar was Holi joke

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai:Former Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Sunday denied making an offer of the chief ministerial post to deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde by forming an alliance with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Patole had claimed that if Shinde and Ajit crossed over to the Opposition camp, they could even get the CM chair on a ‘rotational …

Shinde tried to join Cong few years ago: Sanjay Raut
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Shinde tried to join Cong few years ago: Sanjay Raut

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday claimed that deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde had in the past tried to join the Congress when the party was in power at the Centre and in the state and even held talks with Congress leader, late Ahmed Patel, in this regard. **EDS: TV GRAB** New Delhi: Shiv Sena member Sanjay Raut …

Former Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar Joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena
3 weeks ago

Former Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar Joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena

ABP News  

Former Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar on Monday swiched to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena along with his supporters in Pune. The development comes amid speculation in the past few months that Dhangekar, who won the Kasba assembly seat in Maharashtra's Pune district during a bypoll in 2023, might join the ruling Shiv Sena. The former Congress leader also contested the …

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena

The Hindu  

In a big jolt to the Congress party in Maharashtra, former Pune legislator Ravindra Dhangekar on Monday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Eknath Shinde. Mr. Dhangekar also contested the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly poll from Kasba seat, but was defeated by BJP's Hemant Rasne. Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Dhangekar said he would meet Deputy Chief Minister Eknath …

Maharashtra politics heats up as CM Fadnavis removes Shinde's close aide from key position in MITRA
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Did Shinde Sena ministers skip Chaava screening due to guardian minister post row?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Did Shinde Sena ministers skip Chaava screening due to guardian minister post row?

India Today  

Ministers and MLAs from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction skipped the screening of the Bollywood film Chhava amid the unresolved issue of the Raigad Guardian Minister post. The Shiv Sena's absence from the screening gave rise to speculation it was a deliberate snub by the party over the unresolved issue of the Raigad Guardian Minister post. …

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday slammed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde over his criticism of Uddhav Thackeray for not attending the Maha Kumbh. Raut turned the tables on Shinde by asking why he did not question RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Raut asked Shinde why he did not question RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's absence from the Maha Kumbh, …

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

Unclear who Eknath Shinde targeted with 'do not take me lightly' remark: Ajit Pawar
1 month, 1 week ago

Unclear who Eknath Shinde targeted with 'do not take me lightly' remark: Ajit Pawar

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said it was unclear who was the target of Eknath Shinde’s remark that he should not be taken lightly. “Recently, Shinde used a phrase, ‘don’t take me lightly.’ It is still not clear who was the target of those remarks,” Pawar said in Shinde’s presence at the Talkatora Stadium. “It is still …

People have chosen real Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah
1 month, 1 week ago

People have chosen real Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

The people of Maharashtra have given a clear verdict on which is the genuine Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party by ensuring a massive victory for the Mahayuti in the recently held assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Saturday. Speaking at an event where the first instalment was transferred to 10 lakh beneficiaries, Shah criticized Gandhi …

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has rejected reports of cracks between the three parties in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. The latest flashpoint comes amid speculation of a tussle within the ruling Mahayuti alliance partners over various issues, especially between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Eknath Shinde’s DCM medical aid cell Shinde's move to set up …

Shinde, Fadnavis deny rift after Shiv Sena legislators’ security downgraded, removed
1 month, 1 week 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, …

How an award for Eknath Shinde drove wedge in MVA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How an award for Eknath Shinde drove wedge in MVA

India Today  

Raising questions over the longevity of the Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena has come out strongly against the Nationalist Congress Party felicitating deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. It was our sentiment that Sharad Pawar should not have gone for his programme,” said Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena ’s Rajya Sabha MP and spokesperson. Pawar’s grand-nephew and NCP MLA …

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in MVA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in MVA

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in the Opposition MVA after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Maharashtra's Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has been in turmoil after Sharad Pawar conferred the Mahadji Shinde Rashtra Gaurav Puraskar on Eknath Shinde, who walked away with the majority of legislators of the …

Aaditya Thackeray's 'traitor' jab at Eknath Shinde after Sharad Pawar's praise
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aaditya Thackeray's 'traitor' jab at Eknath Shinde after Sharad Pawar's praise

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying that the party would never honour someone who breaks a party or a family. We will never honour a person responsible for such wrongdoings," Aaditya Thackeray said when asked about his stance on Sharad Pawar felicitating Eknath Shinde. Thackeray’s remarks came …

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?

India Today  

After using Eknath Shinde to split the Shiv Sena in June 2022, led by then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, is the BJP trying to use another Thackeray to now curtail Shinde’s influence? Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis meeting Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray at the latter’s residence in Dadar has intensified speculation about a possible tie-up between the two …

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’

Live Mint  

Sharad Pawar felicitated Eknath Shinde during an event in Delhi on on Tuesday — drawing sharp criticism from the allied Shiv Sena. The Uddhav Thackeray led faction claimed that the move had hurt the “sentiments of Marathi people” and deemed the Deputy Chief Minister an “enemy of Maharashtra”. The Shiv Sena leader however contended that Pawar should not have attended …

Ajit Pawar holds key meet without Shinde Sena MLAs as Mahayuti rift widens
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar holds key meet without Shinde Sena MLAs as Mahayuti rift widens

India Today  

Amid reports of a widening conflict within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance, Nationalist Congress Party Ajit Pawar held a meeting of the District Planning and Development Committee of Raigad in the absence of lawmakers from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. In Raigad, Shinde Sena's Bharat Gogavale has staked his claim, while the NCP's Aditi Tatkare, who is also the state's incumbent …

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Uday Samant on Friday claimed that several leaders from the Opposition Shiv Sena are in contact with the Shiv Sena faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and will join the party in phases. Mr. Shinde’s faction was later recognised as the official Shiv Sena and retained the party’s bow-and-arrow symbol, while Mr. Thackeray’s faction adopted …

Is 'Operation Tiger' Tearing Into Uddhav's Shiv Sena? 6 MPs Leaning Towards Eknath Shinde After Poll Debacle
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is 'Operation Tiger' Tearing Into Uddhav's Shiv Sena? 6 MPs Leaning Towards Eknath Shinde After Poll Debacle

ABP News  

After facing a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray is likely to face another massive setback as six Shiv Sena MPs are anticipated to shift to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, sources told ABP News. Through 'Operation Tiger', six out of the nine MPs from the Thackeray faction may join the Shinde camp in the upcoming days. …

Eknath Shinde again skips meeting called by Devendra Fadnavis, fuels rift talk
1 month, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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, 4 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 …

BJP to check Eknath Shinde on home turf of Thane
2 months ago

BJP to check Eknath Shinde on home turf of Thane

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party, emboldened by its sweeping victory in the recent assembly elections, is determined to expand its dominance – even at the expense of its allies. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde Although Shinde is guardian minister of Thane, BJP minister Ganesh Naik, who is guardian minister of neighbouring Palghar district, will hold a …

Eknath Shinde urges party workers to prepare for municipal elections: ‘Must achieve landslide victory'
2 months, 1 week ago

Eknath Shinde urges party workers to prepare for municipal elections: ‘Must achieve landslide victory'

India TV News  

Mumbai: As the local body and municipal elections are fast approaching, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde called upon party workers 'Shiv Sainiks' to work towards achieving a landslide victory in the upcoming local self-government elections and emphasised the importance of securing a win from the municipal corporation to the gram sabha level. On the 99th …

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon
2 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant on Thursday claimed that three MPs and five MLAs from the Uddhav Thackeray faction will soon join the Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena group. “Three MPs and five MLAs of Shiv Sena have met deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and will soon join Shiv Sena. Four MLAs, three MPs and numerous district heads will soon …

Shiv Sena backs BJP for Delhi Assembly polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena backs BJP for Delhi Assembly polls

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Tuesday announced its support for the BJP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly election, further strengthening their long-standing alliance. Shiv Sena’s Delhi State chief, Sandeep Chaudhary, handed over a letter of support to BJP Delhi State president Virendra Sachdeva, confirming their partnership. I have directed the Shiv Sena Delhi …

BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims Congress’ Wadettiwar
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Friction between Mahayuti allies intensifies with guardian ministership issue, Shinde’s decisions being reversed
2 months, 1 week ago

Friction between Mahayuti allies intensifies with guardian ministership issue, Shinde’s decisions being reversed

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: While the recent exercise of appointing guardian ministers has exposed the rift between the BJP and Shiv Sena, the tussle within the ruling alliance has been brewing for the last two months and is expected to intensify in the coming days with regard to the sharing of statutory boards and corporations. All is not well between the Mahayuti allies …

Maharashtra: Appointment Of Guardian Ministers For Nashik, Raigad Stayed As CM Fadnavis Intervenes
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Eknath Shinde didn’t want MNS in Mahayuti: Raj
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde didn’t want MNS in Mahayuti: Raj

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday blamed deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde for his party not being part of the Mahayuti alliance in the assembly elections. Eknath Shinde didn’t want MNS in Mahayuti: Raj In a meeting called by him to discuss the party’s plans for civic elections that could be held this year, Thackeray told his …

You Have Voted For Me, But Don't Own Me: Irritated Ajit Pawar To Supporters In Baramati
2 months, 3 weeks ago

You Have Voted For Me, But Don't Own Me: Irritated Ajit Pawar To Supporters In Baramati

ABP News  

Maharashtra News: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who represents Baramati in the Maharashtra Assembly, got irritated after his supporters flooded him with letters on various issues during his visit to the constituency on Sunday. Baramati: Maharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says, "Just because you voted for me, it doesn't mean you have become my boss or owner. pic.twitter.com/uIk5Nm927P — IANS …

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, 3 weeks 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 …

MLA Jankar raises questions on Ajit’s victory, EVM usage
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3 months ago

MLA Jankar raises questions on Ajit’s victory, EVM usage

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Nationalist Congress Party MLA Uttam Jankar, representing the Malshiras assembly constituency, has raised doubt over the credibility of the electronic voting machine, questioning deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s victory in the recent state assembly polls. NCP MLA Uttam Jankar has raised doubt over the credibility of EVM, questioning deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s victory in the recent state assembly …

Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Why BJP chose Ram Shinde as Maharashtra legislative council chairperson
3 months, 1 week ago

Why BJP chose Ram Shinde as Maharashtra legislative council chairperson

India Today  

A descendant of the warrior-queen Ahilyadevi Holkar of Indore, a leader of the Other Backward Classes Dhangar community, and a loyalist of Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. This is what defines senior BJP leader Ram Shinde, the newly-elected chairperson of the state legislative council. In 1995, when the Shiv Sena-BJP came to power in Maharashtra, Anna Dange, a minister and …

After Portfolios Declared, Mahayuti Ministers Compete for District Guardian Ministership
3 months, 1 week ago

After Portfolios Declared, Mahayuti Ministers Compete for District Guardian Ministership

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After the cabinet portfolio distributions, tug of war has begun among the Maharashtra ministers over the post of ‘guardian minister’ of the districts. Shiv Sena cabinet Bharat Gogawale has staked claim over Raigad district, while Sanjay Shirshat wants to become the guardian minister of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. NCP leader and Maharashtra agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate also said that the …

Maharashtra cabinet: Why Eknath Shinde’s role in Devendra Fadnavis’ govt is more powerful than you think
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Ram Shinde unanimously elected chairman of Maharashtra legislative council
3 months, 1 week 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 …

BJP’s Ram Shinde set to become legislative council chairperson
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 2 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 …

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena led by deputy CM Eknath Shinde will soon take affidavits from its newly sworn-in ministers that they are willing to quit after two and a half years to make room for other contenders. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, Shinde declared that his party had adopted a ‘perform or perish’ …

Sena ministers will get rotational terms: Shinde
3 months, 2 weeks 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 Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

The swearing-in ceremony of the Maharashtra cabinet is expected to be held in Nagpur on Sunday evening, just a day before the winter session of the assembly begins. The announcement will come after weeks of intense discussions between Mahayuti alliance partners - BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP - that registered a resounding victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections on …

Amit Shah’s big remark on Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: ‘Happening as planned, no reason for Eknath Shinde to be upset’
3 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

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