Maharashtra: New CM to be from BJP, Mahayuti allies Shiv Sena and NCP to get deputy CM posts, says Ajit Pawar
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Maharashtra: New CM to be from BJP, Mahayuti allies Shiv Sena and NCP to get deputy CM posts, says Ajit Pawar

Live Mint  

Nationalist Congress Party chief and Maharashtra caretaker Dy CM Ajit Pawar on Saturday said during a meeting of Mahayuti leaders it was decided that the new chief minister will be from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the remaining two parties – Shiv Sena and NCP – will get Dy CM posts. Ajit Pawar said: "During the meeting it was decided that Mahayuti will form the government with CM from BJP and the remaining two parties will have Dy CMs. This comes after reports on Friday suggested that Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was "upset" and had travelled to his native village amid the delay in forming the government. Earlier, on Thursday night, Eknath Shinde, along with Devendra Fadnavis, NCP chief Ajit Pawar, and other Mahayuti leaders, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda in the national capital.

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Nadda calls CMs of BJP-ruled States, senior party functionaries to meet in Delhi
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Nadda calls CMs of BJP-ruled States, senior party functionaries to meet in Delhi

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BJP president and Union Minister J.P. Nadda has called all Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled States, along with the party’s State unit presidents and organisational general secretaries, to New Delhi for a meeting on April 10, amid the continuing wait for the election of his successor. Several State unit presidents, including in Uttar Pradesh, are yet to be elected which, according …

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New Delhi, Mar 25 The Congress top brass on Tuesday took stock of preparations for the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar and brainstormed on the party's roadmap in the run-up to the election. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge chaired the meeting that was attended by former party chief Rahul Gandhi, Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar and his predecessor Akhilesh Prasad Singh, …

Within six months after joining Congress, former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joins NCP
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Within six months after joining Congress, former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joins NCP

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Former Member of Parliament Bhaskar Khatgaonkar, who switched allegiance from the BJP to the Congress just six months ago, has now joined the Nationalist Congress Party. Within six months after joining Congress, former MP Bhaskar Khatgaonkar joins NCP A veteran leader, Khatgaonkar has previously served three terms as a Member of Parliament and three terms as an MLA from …

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Sharad Pawar meets nephew Ajit; ally Sanjay Raut reacts

Hindustan Times  

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New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: After losing its home turf Delhi in the Assembly elections held last month, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday announced a major organisational rejig by appointing former minister Saurabh Bharadwaj as the new president of its Delhi unit and senior leader Manish Sisodia as its in-charge for Punjab. While Bharadwaj replaces Gopal Rai, Sisodia takes charge of Punjab, …

MVA leaders meet Governor; complain about ‘bias’ of Assembly speaker, council chairman
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MVA leaders meet Governor; complain about ‘bias’ of Assembly speaker, council chairman

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Opposition’s Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra on Thursday met Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan here and submitted a memorandum accusing the presiding officers of both houses of the State legislature of “bias”. Chairman of the legislative council Ram Shinde and assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar were not conducting proceedings as per the rules, alleged the memorandum signed by …

Ajit Pawar picks old NCP hand Sanjay Khodke
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Ajit Pawar picks old NCP hand Sanjay Khodke

Hindustan Times  

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Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
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Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted over the Nagpur clashes that left over 30 people injured as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the violence was planned, and the Opposition alleged failure on the government's part. Former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the double-engine government in Maharashtra failed and they should resign. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the …

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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 …

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each
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BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated three members for the legislative council by-election slated on March 27. It allies in the ruling Mahayuti coalition, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena, are expected to field one candidate each by Monday, the last day for filing nominations for five legislative council seats. BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; …

Rajasthan minister meets state's top cop, phone-tapping row resurfaces
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Rajasthan minister meets state's top cop, phone-tapping row resurfaces

India Today  

Rajasthan cabinet minister Kirodi Lal Meena met Director General of Police U R Sahoo in Jaipur on Sunday, sparking criticism from the opposition. State Congress in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa remarked, "It is the first time that a person who is a cabinet minister is visiting the DGP with his demands. Additionally, he demanded that Assistant Sub-Inspector Surinder Singh, who lost …

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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
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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 …

Maharashtra minister claims yet another big leader to leave Sharad Pawar
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Maharashtra minister claims yet another big leader to leave Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has claimed that there will be yet another ‘earthquake’ in Maharashtra politics as senior NCP leader Jayant Patil is likely to leave Sharad Pawar’s party and cross over to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. You will see Jayant Patil joining Ajit Pawar’s NCP.” Shirsat’s comments came after Patil said nothing about him …

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There will be earthquake in NCP (SP), Jayant Patil to join NCP: Sena minister

New Indian Express  

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

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Ceasefire between CM Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde?

Hindustan Times  

Is there going to be a ceasefire between chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, who are locked in a cold war? His aides said Fadnavis did not want the ruling alliance to be a divided house when it was facing trouble: One of its ministers, Dhananjay Munde, had to resign within two months of the formation …

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'If They Are Apart...': Kharge To Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Amid Rift Rumours In Karnataka

ABP News  

Amid growing speculations of a rift within the ruling Congress in Karnataka, party president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to work together and focus on the state's development. The leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha also praised Shivakumar for his past work as Minister for Energy, Irrigation Minister, and as the state …

If NDA Wins Bihar Elections This Year, Will Nitish Kumar Remain CM? Here's What BJP Says
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If NDA Wins Bihar Elections This Year, Will Nitish Kumar Remain CM? Here's What BJP Says

ABP News  

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will back Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for another term in office and rubbished the speculations that the NDA could push for a new face after the assembly polls due later this year. Speaking to news agency PTI, Choudhary said that the possible entry of Kumar's son Nishant in politics …

Sunetra Pawar steps up political activity in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad
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Sunetra Pawar steps up political activity in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar has been attending several events in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad over the past few weeks. On Thursday, she visited the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation along with local NCP leaders to discuss civic issues where she also met PCMC municipal commissioner Shekhar Singh. Since her election to the Rajya Sabha, Sunetra, wife of deputy chief …

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

Mumbai Diary | Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) to swap key posts
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Mumbai Diary | Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) to swap key posts

New Indian Express  

The Congress party and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena have decided to exchange key posts to strengthen their respective parties. The Shiv Sena, which has 20 MLAs—the highest number among opposition parties in the state assembly—has written to the state assembly speaker recommending MLA Bhaskar Jadhav as their candidate for the Leader of Opposition position. Tensions rise among Mahayuti leaders …

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

Why BJP is evasive on Nitish Kumar as CM face for Bihar polls
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Why BJP is evasive on Nitish Kumar as CM face for Bihar polls

India Today  

A conundrum is unfolding within the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar, a political riddle woven into the ever-shifting alliances of the state. On February 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with his characteristic flourish, described Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar as ‘Laadla Mukhyamantri’—a term of endearment certainly, but one that stopped conspicuously short of the grand anointment the Janata Dal had …

Karnataka showdown: Will DK Shivakumar replace Siddaramaiah as CM? Here’s what Congress leaders have to say
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Karnataka showdown: Will DK Shivakumar replace Siddaramaiah as CM? Here’s what Congress leaders have to say

Live Mint  

Speculation about a leadership change amid internal discord within the Congress in Karnataka, one of three states where the grand old party is in power, spiked recently. Now, two senior party leaders, Veerappa Moily and Basavaraju Shivaganga, have pushed for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to be Karnataka’s next Chief Minister, replacing Siddaramaiah. Moily expressed his hope to see Shivakumar …

'DK Shivakumar will be CM by December, I’ll write it in blood': Karnataka Congress MLA
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'DK Shivakumar will be CM by December, I’ll write it in blood': Karnataka Congress MLA

Hindustan Times  

Amid ongoing speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka later this year, Congress MLA Basavaraju V Shivaganga on Sunday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will take over as Chief Minister by December. Speculation is rife in Karnataka’s political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, about a potential leadership change later this year under a "rotational chief minister" or …

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

Believing in his stars, will DKS play Shinde in Karnataka?
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Believing in his stars, will DKS play Shinde in Karnataka?

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar becoming assertive to stake claim for the chief minister’s post after incumbent Siddaramaiah completes two-and-a-half years of his tenure in October, the opposition BJP has turned his sympathiser. But the saffron party and its leaders, including Leader of Opposition in Assembly R Ashoka, are fuelling Shivakumar’s ambition and wish to see him play …

'DK Shivakumar Might Be Congress's Eknath Shinde': Karnataka BJP's R Ashoka Says Leadership Change Inevitable
1 month ago

'DK Shivakumar Might Be Congress's Eknath Shinde': Karnataka BJP's R Ashoka Says Leadership Change Inevitable

ABP News  

The Karnataka BJP has stirred political speculation by drawing parallels between Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, suggesting that the Congress strongman could orchestrate a split within his party. Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka, while speaking on Thursday, remarked, "There are many in Congress who could be like Eknath Shinde, DK Shivakumar might be …

DK Shivakumar might emerge as Congress's Eknath Shinde: Karnataka BJP
1 month ago

DK Shivakumar might emerge as Congress's Eknath Shinde: Karnataka BJP

India Today  

The Karnataka BJP made a provocative statement, drawing parallels between Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Maharashtra’s Eknath Shinde. “There are many in Congress who could be like Eknath Shinde, DK Shivakumar might be one of them,” Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka said, suggesting that the Congress strongman could be on the verge of engineering a split within the …

There are ‘many Eknath Shindes’ in Congress, and DKS may be one of them, says Ashok
1 month ago

There are ‘many Eknath Shindes’ in Congress, and DKS may be one of them, says Ashok

The Hindu  

Close on the heels of some Congress leaders reportedly expressing suspicion that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. While Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok remarked that Mr. Shivakumar may be one of the “Eknath Shindes” of Karnataka, BJP State president B.Y. These developments are a fallout of that.” When asked if Mr. Shivakumar would turn out to be …

Shivakumar could split Congress party in Karnataka, says leader of Opposition in Assembly
1 month ago

Shivakumar could split Congress party in Karnataka, says leader of Opposition in Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: While, State Bharatiya Janata Party president B.Y. Shivakumar joining the BJP but Leader of Opposition in Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka observed Shivakumar could possibly cause a split in the Congress party like the way Shiv Sena leader Ekanath Shinde did in Maharashtra, a couple of years back, to align with BJP and form the State Government. Vijayendra said “I …

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 …

DK Shivakumar signals long-term political role, tells supporters to have patience
1 month, 1 week ago

DK Shivakumar signals long-term political role, tells supporters to have patience

India Today  

Amid growing speculation about his political future, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar told his supporters to “have some patience” and wait for the next elections. It is our duty as Congressmen to give strength with our leadership.” As the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, Shivakumar has been open about his chief ministerial ambitions. Shivakumar was appointed Deputy Chief Minister …

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 …

With Mahayuti win, clear verdict on true Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah
1 month, 1 week ago

With Mahayuti win, clear verdict on true Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister on Saturday praised the people of Maharashtra for their clear mandate for the Mahayuti in the State Assembly elections. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided Jan Dhan accounts to you all, Rahul Gandhi said what are we going to transfer to these accounts. By giving a historic mandate, the people of Maharashtra also delivered a clear verdict …

Sharad Pawar is our guide, leader: Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut
1 month, 1 week ago

Sharad Pawar is our guide, leader: Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

Days after lashing out at NCP chief Sharad Pawar for honouring Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday likened the veteran leader to Maratha general Mahadji Shinde, who had conquered Delhi in the 18th century. Sharing the stage with Mr. Pawar at a book release function, Rajya Sabha MP Raut showered praise on the …

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde calls Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ’Ladli Behna,’ says ‘It’s a matter of joy’
1 month, 1 week 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. …

Who Will Be Delhi's Next Chief Minister? Meet The 4 Frontrunners As BJP To Announce CM Shortly
1 month, 1 week ago

Who Will Be Delhi's Next Chief Minister? Meet The 4 Frontrunners As BJP To Announce CM Shortly

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to announce the name of the next Delhi Chief Minister this evening. Meanwhile, Parvesh Verma has emerged as the ‘giant killer’ of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, defeating Aam Aadmi Party supremo and outgoing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the high-profile New Delhi constituency by a margin of 4,089 votes. Parvesh Verma is the …

Delhi CM Announcement Highlights: Rekha Gupta becomes CM-designate, thanks PM Modi
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi CM Announcement Highlights: Rekha Gupta becomes CM-designate, thanks PM Modi

Firstpost  

Delhi New CM Announcement Live: The BJP has come to power after 26 years, defeating the Aam Aadmi Party in the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls BJP supporters celebrate the party's decisive lead in the Delhi Assembly polls as counting of votes is underway, outside the Delhi BJP office in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The much awaited decision …

Delhi CM suspense to end today? BJP MLAs to meet for electing leader| 10 points
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi CM suspense to end today? BJP MLAs to meet for electing leader| 10 points

Hindustan Times  

The much-anticipated decision regarding who will be the next chief minister of Delhi is likely to be taken on Wednesday during a meeting of the newly-elected BJP MLAs' ahead of the oath-taking ceremony in Ramlila Maidan on February 20. Virendra Sachdeva, President of Delhi BJP, along with other senior BJP leaders, inspected the preparations for the upcoming oath ceremony of …

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 …

BJP names Ravi Shankar Prasad, OP Dhankar as central observers to pick next Delhi Chief Minister
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP names Ravi Shankar Prasad, OP Dhankar as central observers to pick next Delhi Chief Minister

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday named former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and its national secretary Om Prakash Dhankar as the party's central observers for the election of its Delhi legislature party leader, who will be the next chief minister of the national capital. The party said in a statement that its Parliamentary Board appointed Prasad and Dhankar as …

Ravi Shankar Prasad, OP Dhankar named as BJP's central observers to elect Delhi legislature party leader
1 month, 1 week ago

Ravi Shankar Prasad, OP Dhankar named as BJP's central observers to elect Delhi legislature party leader

India TV News  

Ravi Shankar Prasad, OP Dhankar named as BJP's central observers to elect Delhi legislature party leader Delhi CM announcement: The meeting of the BJP MLAs is scheduled to begin at state party headquarters at Pant Marg around 7 pm today where the 48 newly-elected MLAs will pick the new chief of Delhi. Delhi CM announcement: The Bharatiya Janata Party on …

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, …

BJP to invite Delhi slum dwellers to Chief Minister's oath: Sources
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP to invite Delhi slum dwellers to Chief Minister's oath: Sources

India Today  

As the BJP gears up for the Delhi Chief Minister's oath-taking ceremony on February 20, the party has invited people from 250 slum clusters to participate in the grand event in the national capital's Ramlila Maidan, sources said. Apart from Chief Ministers of NDA and the BJP-ruled states, prominent leaders like Congress' Sandeep Dikshit, senior AAP leader and outgoing Delhi …

‘Delhi may see three BJP CMs in next five years’, predicts AAP's Gopal Rai
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Delhi may see three BJP CMs in next five years’, predicts AAP's Gopal Rai

Hindustan Times  

Gopal Rai, senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi minister, rebuked the Bharatiya Janata Party for delaying naming a chief minister for Delhi, suggesting that the city could end up with three different CMs over the next five years, just as it did during the last BJP tenure. AAP leader Gopal Rai Gopal Rai pointed out that while the …

BJP to finalise Delhi CM this week, calls for meet
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP to finalise Delhi CM this week, calls for meet

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has called a meeting of its legislature party this week, during which it will likely finalise the name of Delhi’s next chief minister, people aware of the matter said on Sunday. A senior BJP functionary said a legislature party meeting will be held at the party’s Delhi unit office in Pant Marg this week. “At the …

Power tussle in Maharashtra? Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde set up parallel offices
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Power tussle in Maharashtra? Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde set up parallel offices

India Today  

Amid speculation of a power tussle in the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set up an assistance desk and the medical assistance desk, while his deputy Eknath Shinde is running his own medical assistance desk just next to Fadnavis's offices. However, leaders and ministers from the Shinde's Shiv Sena adopted a different tone, suggesting that the …

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