Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Likely On Dec 14, Shiv Sena Unlikely To Get Home, Fadnavis In Delhi — What We Know So Far
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Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion Likely On Dec 14, Shiv Sena Unlikely To Get Home, Fadnavis In Delhi — What We Know So Far

ABP News  

Days after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, all eyes are on the cabinet expansion in the state, with the Mahayuti ally Shiv Sena demanding key portfolios for Eknath Shinde's camp. A senior BJP leader has said that the cabinet expansion of the Fadnavis government is likely to take place on December 14. #WATCH | Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadanvis arrives in Delhi pic.twitter.com/eHRIBlrx73 — ANI December 11, 2024 A BJP leader said the Shiv Sena would not get the home department and was also unlikely to be allocated the revenue portfolio, according to PTI. The BJP is expected to keep 21 to 22 ministerial berths, including the CM's post," the leader said, adding that four to five ministerial berths may be kept vacant.

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BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each
22 hours, 22 minutes ago

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; …

Is Bihar Going For Cabinet Expansion? Strategic Reshuffle Likely Ahead Of Elections
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Is Bihar Going For Cabinet Expansion? Strategic Reshuffle Likely Ahead Of Elections

ABP News  

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled to be held later this year, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is preparing for a cabinet expansion. Current Cabinet Composition Presently, the Bihar cabinet comprises 30 ministers, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and two Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha manages three departments: Road Construction, …

Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet, inducts seven new faces from BJP
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet, inducts seven new faces from BJP

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday expanded his cabinet with the induction of seven new faces, all from the alliance partner BJP. The development comes three days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bhagalpur where he transferred the 19th instalment of PM Kishan Samman Nidhi to bank accounts of farmers and inaugurated several development projects. Governor Arif Mohammad …

CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt scraps all personal staff appointments in ex-CM, ministers’ offices
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt scraps all personal staff appointments in ex-CM, ministers’ offices

Live Mint  

The newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party government in Delhi has terminated all co-terminus appointments in the offices of the former chief minister and cabinet ministers. This big development comes a day after Rekha Gupta took charge as the Delhi chief minister in the BJP government. with immediate effect.” “The offices of CM and Ministers will submit fresh proposals to GAD… …

Delhi cabinet minister's portfolio announced. Here's who got what
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi cabinet minister's portfolio announced. Here's who got what

Hindustan Times  

The portfolio for cabinet minister in the chief minister Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government were announced on Thursday evening, hours after the election MLAs took oath at the iconic Ramlila Maidan. Parvesh Verma – PWD, Legislative Affairs, I&FC, Water, Gurudwara Elections Ashish Sood- Home, Power, UD, Education, Higher Education, Training & Technical Education Manjinder Singh Sirsa- Food & Supplies, Forest & …

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’
3 weeks, 5 days 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
3 weeks, 6 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, …

BJP likely to announce new Chief Minister on Feb 17
1 month ago

BJP likely to announce new Chief Minister on Feb 17

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to announce the Chief Minister of Delhi on Monday, over a week after the February 8 poll results. BJP leaders told The Hindu that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had returned from his foreign trip and that the decision would be taken on Monday followed by a swearing-in ceremony during the week. Senior BJP leaders …

Mumbai Diary | Uneasy path for Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena?
1 month ago

Mumbai Diary | Uneasy path for Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena?

New Indian Express  

Facial recognition system in Mantralaya Visiting Mantralaya has become a nightmare for visitors and journalists, as they now have to wait in long queues to get clearance from the facial recognition system installed at the entrance to enhance security. Despite possessing the state government-issued accreditation cards, the journalists have to navigate multiple security checkpoints to enter the state government administrative …

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

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls
1 month, 1 week ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's Raj Thackeray amid buzz of a BJP-MNS alliance for the upcoming local corporation elections. The speculation of an alliance comes amid reports of internal conflicts within the state's ruling Mahayuti bloc. The meeting between Fadnavis and Thackeray at the latter's ‘Shivtirth’ residence in Dadar, Mumbai, is the first after …

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Revanth rules out Cabinet expansion
1 month, 1 week ago

Revanth rules out Cabinet expansion

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday ruled out a Cabinet expansion in the near future. A delegation of state Congress leaders, including Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary K.C. In an informal chat with mediapersons, Revanth Reddy said the state Congress …

Is 'Operation Tiger' Tearing Into Uddhav's Shiv Sena? 6 MPs Leaning Towards Eknath Shinde After Poll Debacle
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1 month, 1 week 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. …

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 gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra | Details
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1 month, 2 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 …

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 …

Why NCP picks for Raigad, Nashik guardian ministers got Shiv Sena's goat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why NCP picks for Raigad, Nashik guardian ministers got Shiv Sena's goat

India Today  

Fissures in Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti continue to emerge in its second term in power. Deputy chief minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde is the guardian minister for Thane and Mumbai city. Some of the other guardian ministers are water resources minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil for Ahilyanagar, industries minister Uday Samant, medical education minister Hasan Mushrif, forest minister Ganesh Naik, …

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 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 …

Will Sharad Pawar’s NCP contest municipal polls alone after Thackeray’s Sena? Party chief says ‘will decide by…’
2 months ago

Will Sharad Pawar’s NCP contest municipal polls alone after Thackeray’s Sena? Party chief says ‘will decide by…’

Live Mint  

Amid questions over the future of the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra after drubbing th recently held Assembly elections, Sharad Pawar on Tuesday revealed that the decision about contesting municipal elections jointly or separately will be taken in the next few days. The remark came just days after Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party will …

Bihar Cabinet likely to be expanded with four BJP Ministers after Makar Sankranti
2 months, 1 week ago

Bihar Cabinet likely to be expanded with four BJP Ministers after Makar Sankranti

The Hindu  

The Bihar Cabinet is likely to be expanded between January 15 and 30 after the end of Makar Sankranti, which is considered an inauspicious period by many, in view of the State Assembly elections due in October-November this year. The NDA government’s Cabinet was last expanded on March 15, 2024 when 21 Ministers — nine from Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal …

'How Will You Feel?': Chhagan Bhujbal, Denied Cabinet Berth, Accepts Being Upset With Mahayuti Govt
2 months, 1 week ago

'How Will You Feel?': Chhagan Bhujbal, Denied Cabinet Berth, Accepts Being Upset With Mahayuti Govt

ABP News  

Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who is sulking over not being included in the new Maharashtra government, has talked about being upset due to the Mahayuti alliance's decision for the first time. #WATCH | NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal says, "If you are performing well at your job and still lose it, how will you feel, will you not get angry? …

'Gadchiroli's development good for Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut praises Devendra Fadnavis, CM responds
2 months, 2 weeks 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, 3 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 …

DC Edit | Maha Cabinet must start work
2 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Maha Cabinet must start work

Deccan Chronicle  

Notwithstanding the Mahayuti getting a clear mandate in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the state has witnessed only confusion over the government formation for nearly a month. After delays in deciding the chief minister and Cabinet expansion, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has finally allocated Cabinet portfolios to his ministers. Bharatiya Janata Party has kept all key posts in the state, including …

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 …

Maharashtra portfolios allocated, Mahayuti now stares at guardian minister hurdle
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra portfolios allocated, Mahayuti now stares at guardian minister hurdle

India Today  

After the distribution of portfolios in the newly-formed Mahayuti 2.0 government in Maharashtra, an intense competition has emerged among senior ministers vying for the coveted guardian minister posts of their respective districts. Sources told India Today TV that Eknath Shinde is poised to take on the role of guardian minister for Thane district, while Ajit Pawar is expected to oversee …

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 …

After Portfolios Declared, Mahayuti Ministers Compete for District Guardian Ministership
2 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

Maharashtra portfolios: Fadnavis keeps Home, Shinde Urban Development; Ajit gets Finance
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra portfolios: Fadnavis keeps Home, Shinde Urban Development; Ajit gets Finance

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained Home department and law and judiciary department, while Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar got Urban Development department and finance department respectively, in the portfolio allocation among the cabinet ministers in Maharashtra on Saturday. DCM Eknath Shinde will retain his favourite Urban Development department, along with two other portfolios - Housing and …

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 …

Shiv Sena says portfolio allocation in BJP-led Maharashtra govt expected today
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena says portfolio allocation in BJP-led Maharashtra govt expected today

Hindustan Times  

Portfolios in the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra will be assigned on Saturday, Shiv Sena leader Bharat Gogawale has said. The Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party, headed by Maharashtra deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, respectively, are members of the three-party Mahayuti alliance led by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis from the BJP. Maharashtra CM …

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 …

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 …

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Thirty-nine legislators from MahaYuti allies were sworn in the first cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government on December 15, but the ministers are functioning without portfolios. Sources said portfolios will be distributed among the alliance partners – BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP – on the basis of the previous government’s allocation formula with some changes. “Chief Minister Devendra …

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: Will Chhagan Bhujbal quit Ajit Pawar’s NCP? Rumours swirl around OBC leader
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet: Will Chhagan Bhujbal quit Ajit Pawar’s NCP? Rumours swirl around OBC leader

Live Mint  

Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal has openly lashed out at party chief Ajit Pawar, voicing his dissatisfaction with the way the party is being run. “Where peace is absent, there is no reason to remain,” Bhujbal told reporters on Tuesday, alleging that he was not inducted into the Cabinet even though Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was keen on his inclusion. …

Cabinet expansion buzz ahead of Shah’s visit to Odisha this month-end
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cabinet expansion buzz ahead of Shah’s visit to Odisha this month-end

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : With the BJP government under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi completing six months in power, the buzz over cabinet expansion and inclusion of more ministers in the council has begun to gain steam. Union Home minister Amit Shah’s likely visit to the state in the last week of this month, most possibly on December 28, has added fuel …

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 …

Uddhav Thackeray meets CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur; Aaditya says ‘this is a step forward’
3 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray meets CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur; Aaditya says ‘this is a step forward’

Live Mint  

In a surprising turn of events, just two days after the expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur. Aaditya, son of Uddhav Thackeray and party MLA from Worli, termed the Thackeray-Fadnavis meeting a ‘step forward’. “Today our Party Chief Uddhav Thackeray met CM Devendra Fadnavis and Assembly Speaker …

Maharashtra Cabinet: Discontent brews in Mahayuti as 11 ministers out, Bhujbal says ‘prize’ for OBC stand
Top News
3 months ago

Maharashtra Cabinet: Discontent brews in Mahayuti as 11 ministers out, Bhujbal says ‘prize’ for OBC stand

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Cabinet: The expansion of cabinet in Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government has triggered resentment among former ministers and some lawmakers from all the three Mahayuti allies – the Bharatijya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party. Among the disgruntled leaders, is senior NCP leader, Chhagan Bhujbal, who on Monday said that the denial of cabinet berth could …

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

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