Presidential polls | Rajnath speaks to Pawar, Mamata, Kharge
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Presidential polls | Rajnath speaks to Pawar, Mamata, Kharge

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party president J.P. Nadda on Wednesday began the consultation process, on behalf of the NDA, for the upcoming polls for electing the new President of India, by dialling key Opposition leaders, NDA allies and neutral parties such as the Biju Janata Dal. Among the leaders whom Mr. Singh spoke to include Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav. He also spoke to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, whose party the BJD is equidistant from both the NDA and the UPA, but who is expected to go with the NDA on the presidential polls. Mr. Singh is also in touch with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, and is expected to reach out to Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati, Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar and former Prime Minister and Janata Dal leader H.D.

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'No confusion': Bihar deputy CM on Nitish Kumar's leadership, 2025 assembly elections
1 day, 17 hours ago

'No confusion': Bihar deputy CM on Nitish Kumar's leadership, 2025 assembly elections

Hindustan Times  

The NDA will contest the assembly polls in Bihar next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday. Under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the NDA would run in the assembly …

Dalit Vote Battle Heats Up Between BJP, Congress
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2 days, 10 hours ago

Dalit Vote Battle Heats Up Between BJP, Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Behind the ongoing political battle over the alleged insult of B.R. Union home minister Amit Shah’s remark in the Rajya Sabha gave the Opposition an opportunity to whip up anti-BJP sentiments among the Dalits, the objective is clear — the Congress wants to further consolidate the 4 per cent Dalit votes it gained in the last general election …

What the Defeat of New Entrant Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, Says of Bihar’s Future
2 days, 17 hours ago

What the Defeat of New Entrant Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, Says of Bihar’s Future

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 21, 2024 16:45 IST - 5 MINS READ There are several lessons to be learnt from the rough and tumble of Bihar politics, and it is time for Prashant Kishor, the brand guru of political strategy, to learn a few. Kishor, a new entrant into Bihar politics, objects seriously to typifying the State for its caste politics …

Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)
5 days, 4 hours ago

Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)

New Indian Express  

PATNA: The JD on Wednesday said that the NDA would contest the Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, irrespective of what formula was decided for the polls. JD leader and minister Ratnesh Sada said, “Only Nitish Kumar and nobody else will become the CM after the polls.” Another JD leader and Education Minister Sunil Kumar was equally …

Odisha: BJP State Unit to Elect New President in January
1 week, 4 days ago

Odisha: BJP State Unit to Elect New President in January

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s membership drive and grassroots-level organisational elections in Odisha are nearing completion. The state unit of the BJP will elect its new president in January 2025, announced the party’s state in-charge, Vijay Pal Singh Tomar, on Thursday. When asked whether any BJD leaders were planning to join the BJP, Tomar remarked, “Many BJD MPs and MLAs …

Congress calls Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘biggest reason for disruptions’
1 week, 5 days ago

Congress calls Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘biggest reason for disruptions’

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar, alleging that the Vice President was the “biggest reason for disruption in the parliament.” Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar listens to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. Kharge also alleged that the Rajya …

Opposition vs Jagdeep Dhankhar: 10 instances when Vice-President clashed with Congress, other parties
1 week, 5 days ago

Opposition vs Jagdeep Dhankhar: 10 instances when Vice-President clashed with Congress, other parties

Hindustan Times  

From a fiery left-of-centre Janata Dal activist to a centrist dyed-in-the-wool Congressman and finally, a right-wing Hindutva die-hard, Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has had a truly chequered career. This week, he became the first person holding one of the top two constitutional posts to face the prospect of impeachment as the Opposition submitted a notice to move a no-confidence …

‘NDA government has majority’: Kiren Rijiju's response to no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman
1 week, 6 days ago

‘NDA government has majority’: Kiren Rijiju's response to no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday, responding to the Opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, said the NDA government holds the majority in the House. The Opposition bloc on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. The Parliamentary affairs minister said that Jagdeep Dhankhar comes from a humble farmer's family and is the …

Kiren Rijiju rejects opposition's no-trust motion against Dhankhar, says 'NDA has majority in RS'
2 weeks ago

Kiren Rijiju rejects opposition's no-trust motion against Dhankhar, says 'NDA has majority in RS'

India TV News  

Rejecting the opposition’s no-trust motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju said that NDA has a majority mark in Rajya Sabha. Rijiju called the opposition INDIA bloc’s move to submit a notice for removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as ‘extremely regrettable’ and said that the Centre is very proud of him. In a first, parties …

NDA has majority: Kiren Rijiju on no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar
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2 weeks ago

NDA has majority: Kiren Rijiju on no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar

India Today  

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Congress and its allies for "disrespecting the dignity of the Chair" after the Opposition bloc INDIA moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The Congress-led INDIA bloc submitted the no-confidence motion on Tuesday, citing "partisan functioning" by the Rajya Sabha Chairman. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said …

Mamata should be allowed to lead INDIA bloc: RJD chief Lalu Prasad
2 weeks ago

Mamata should be allowed to lead INDIA bloc: RJD chief Lalu Prasad

New Indian Express  

Addressing a Congress function in Khagaria district, Alam had said, “In politics, nobody is a big brother or a little brother. In the assembly polls, the number of seats each party would contest must be decided on the basis of several factors, including the respective strike rates in the Lok Sabha elections”. Alam's aggressive stance could also be seen in …

BJP's Rahul Narvekar re-elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker
2 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP's Rahul Narvekar re-elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker

India Today  

BJP leader Rahul Narvekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday. He became an MLA for the first time in 2019 and was re-elected this time by defeating Congress candidate Heera Nawaji Devasi with a margin of over 48,500 votes. In 2014, while still with the Shiv Sena, he sought to contest the Lok …

VP Dhankhar lauds Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during central university convocation in Motihari
2 weeks, 2 days ago

VP Dhankhar lauds Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during central university convocation in Motihari

India TV News  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday attended the second convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in Bihar's Motihari and praised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for taking the state to the path of development. VP Dhankhar was talking about 1990 when, in the wake of a severe financial crisis, the Reserve Bank of India had to pledge several tonnes of …

Speaker to be elected on Monday, Narwekar likely to get second term
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Speaker to be elected on Monday, Narwekar likely to get second term

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: After the appointment of the chief minister and his two deputies, all eyes are on the election of the new Speaker of the Maharashtra assembly. Speaker to be elected on Monday, Narwekar likely to get second term Just as it did in its previous term, the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to reserve the Speaker’s post for itself and …

Maharashtra CM swearing-in: PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Union Ministers attend NDA’s show of strength
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra CM swearing-in: PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Union Ministers attend NDA’s show of strength

Live Mint  

Maharashtra CM swearing-in witnessed an NDA show of strength as the whole PM Modi government and NDA leaders were spotted at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Thursday. Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party Chief Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, while BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of …

Eknath Shinde to take oath as Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Eknath Shinde to take oath as Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde would be taking oath as deputy chief minister of Maharashtra at the swearing-in ceremony here on Thursday evening, his party colleague Uday Samant announced. BJP legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis would take oath as chief minister, while Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar would be sworn in as his deputies at the ceremony to …

Shiv Sena leader’s big statement: ‘If Eknath Shinde doesn’t accept Maharashtra Deputy CM post, no party MLA will…’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Shiv Sena leader’s big statement: ‘If Eknath Shinde doesn’t accept Maharashtra Deputy CM post, no party MLA will…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Even as the clock ticks down to Devendra Fadnavis' swearing-in ceremony as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, the suspense continues to build over whether key Mahayuti leader and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde will accept the Deputy CM post. However, with Shinde yet to reveal his final decision, Shiv Sena leaders have decided they won't take any responsibility in the new …

Patna Diary | Nitish may attend Maharashtra swearing-in ceremony
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Patna Diary | Nitish may attend Maharashtra swearing-in ceremony

New Indian Express  

Bihar CM and Janata Dal supremo Nitish Kumar is likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new NDA government in Maharashtra on December 5. Pappu’s man created plot, threatened him Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav is synonymous with controversies. Of late he has landed in trouble after Bihar police claimed that Pappu’s own man created a plot …

Will new Maharashtra CM be finally announced? All eyes on BJP’s crucial Mumbai meeting today
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Will new Maharashtra CM be finally announced? All eyes on BJP’s crucial Mumbai meeting today

Live Mint  

The next chief minister of Maharashtra is expected to be announced today, December 4, days after the Mahayuti scripted a landslide victory in assembly polls. The likely announcement after the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party meeting in Mumbai will possibly end the suspense over who will succeed caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde in Maharashtra. Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman and …

BJP to elect its legislature party leader today, begin process to form new Maharashtra government
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP to elect its legislature party leader today, begin process to form new Maharashtra government

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The crucial legislature party meeting of the BJP will be held at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan on Wednesday to elect its leader, who is expected take over as the next chief minister of the state. The BJP legislature party leader elected in the meeting is then expected to meet the governor to stake a claim to form new government …

Maharashtra CM race: Why BJP backs Devendra Fadnavis as front-runner while keeping Eknath Shinde onboard
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra CM race: Why BJP backs Devendra Fadnavis as front-runner while keeping Eknath Shinde onboard

Live Mint  

Ten days after the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Mahayuti swept the assembly polls, discussions are underway between the ruling alliance partners on who will be the next chief minister of Maharashtra. Amid the delay in government formation, Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar tried to dispel rumours of a deadlock over the next chief minister being attributed to caretaker Chief Minister …

Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Mahayuti set to name chief minister tomorrow
Top News
3 weeks ago

Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Mahayuti set to name chief minister tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis during a press conference as the Mahayuti is set to form the government in the state, at Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Suspense over who will be Maharashtra's next chief minister is set to end on Wednesday, days after the ruling Mahayuti alliance registering …

Maharashtra govt formation: BJP’s legislature party meeting on December 4 — check details
3 weeks ago

Maharashtra govt formation: BJP’s legislature party meeting on December 4 — check details

Live Mint  

Maharashtra government formation: The Bharatiya Janata Party's legislature party meeting will convene at 10:00 am on December 4 at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan, according to the party's state unit. The MLAs will elect their leader in the legislature party meeting, who will most likely serve as Maharashtra's next chief minister. Earlier in the day, the BJP appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

BJP appoints Nirmala Sitharaman and ex-Gujarat CM as Maharashtra Legislature party observers
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3 weeks ago

BJP appoints Nirmala Sitharaman and ex-Gujarat CM as Maharashtra Legislature party observers

Live Mint  

BJP appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the Maharashtra Legislature party meeting. The development comes two days after NCP chief Ajit Pawar confirmed that the Chief Minister will be from the BJP, with deputy chief ministers from both the NCP and Shiv Sena. Shiv Sena and NCP have elected Eknath …

Maharashtra Govt Formation: BJP's Legislature Party Meeting On Dec 4, All MLAs Asked To Be In Mumbai
3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Govt Formation: BJP's Legislature Party Meeting On Dec 4, All MLAs Asked To Be In Mumbai

ABP News  

Maharashtra New CM: The meeting of the Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party to elect their leader will be held on December 4, according to sources. Earlier, a senior BJP leader said the name of Devendra Fadnavis has been finalised as the new chief minister of Maharashtra who will be elected as the legislature party leader in a meeting to be held …

‘We’ll continue to see tantrums…’: Priyanka Chaturvedi’s dig at Mahayuti amid ’Mahayudh’ over CM face
3 weeks ago

‘We’ll continue to see tantrums…’: Priyanka Chaturvedi’s dig at Mahayuti amid ’Mahayudh’ over CM face

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi took a dig at the ruling Mahayuti alliance over the delay in announcing the Chief Minister designate as the coalition is set to form government for another term following its victory in the recent assembly elections in Maharashtra. We want them to announce the CM's name soon.” On Wednesday, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde said he …

Maharashtra: Nirmala Sitharaman, Vijay Rupani appointed observers for election of BJP legislature party leader
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra: Nirmala Sitharaman, Vijay Rupani appointed observers for election of BJP legislature party leader

India TV News  

Amid ongoing tussle over the CM post in Maharashtra even days after the assembly elections, Nirmala Sitharaman and Vijay Rupani were on Monday appointed as observers for election of BJP legislature party leader. The development comes hours after Shiv Sena MP from Kalyan Shrikant Shinde refuted the "rumours" of him becoming the Deputy CM of Maharashtra and said that he …

"Already given my unconditional support": Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maharashtra CM
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Op India  

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

Maharasthra Assembly elections: caretaker chief minister eknath shinde press conference in satara on government formation
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharasthra Assembly elections: caretaker chief minister eknath shinde press conference in satara on government formation

The Hindu  

A week after securing a resounding victory in the Maharashtra Assembly election, the Mahayuti alliance — comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP — still finds itself embroiled in uncertainty over the State’s next Chief Minister. Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena on Sunday affirmed that the decision rests with the BJP and assured his full support …

Maharashtra CM Race: Eknath Shinde says decision on Monday, reiterates support to BJP leadership amid growing suspense
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra CM Race: Eknath Shinde says decision on Monday, reiterates support to BJP leadership amid growing suspense

Live Mint  

Amid growing suspense over who will become Chief Minister of Maharashtra, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that the Maharashtra CM candidate would be decided on Monday. When asked about the delay in announcing the name of the CM candidate even when the swearing-in ceremony date has been declared, Shinde said, “Tomorrow they have legislative party meeting. The CM …

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5

Deccan Chronicle  

NCP leader Ajit Pawar has confirmed that the Chief Minister will be from the BJP, while deputy CM posts will be shared between the Shiv Sena and the NCP. The Mahayuti, a formidable coalition in Maharashtra politics, brings together BJP’s ideological base, the Shiv Sena’s regional appeal, and the NCP’s grassroots reach. The alliance emerged victorious in the state assembly …

Maharashtra News: Maharashtra Government To Take Oath On 5th December | ABP News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra News: Maharashtra Government To Take Oath On 5th December | ABP News

ABP News  

In Maharashtra, the suspense over the Chief Minister's post has finally ended. On Saturday, NCP leader Ajit Pawar made a significant statement regarding the CM position, confirming that the next Chief Minister will be from the BJP, while two Deputy Chief Ministers will be from the other ruling Mahayuti alliance partners. Ajit Pawar was in the city to meet 95-year-old …

Maharashtra New CM: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Mahayuti Alliance
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra New CM: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Mahayuti Alliance

ABP News  

In Maharashtra, the suspense over the Chief Minister's post has finally ended. On Saturday, NCP leader Ajit Pawar made a significant statement regarding the CM position, confirming that the next Chief Minister will be from the BJP, while two Deputy Chief Ministers will be from the other ruling Mahayuti alliance partners. Ajit Pawar was in the city to meet 95-year-old …

BJP says CM finalised; Eknath Shinde sees writing on wall, returns to Mumbai
3 weeks, 2 days ago

BJP says CM finalised; Eknath Shinde sees writing on wall, returns to Mumbai

India Today  

The formation of the new Maharashtra government remains in limbo as allies within the Mahayuti alliance are engaged in a power tussle in their quest for key portfolios. He was quoted as saying by news agency ANI that all the allies of the Mahayuti alliance, including the Shiv Sena, have a good understanding and the Chief Minister candidate would be …

'I always come to my village; no confusion over visit,' says Shinde, backs BJP’s CM choice amid formation talks
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'I always come to my village; no confusion over visit,' says Shinde, backs BJP’s CM choice amid formation talks

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra's outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the BJP will decide on the new CM and assured his full support while ruling out differences among Mahayuti allies over the government formation. Amid speculations that Shinde's son Shrikant Shinde might get the deputy CM's post and Shiv Sena is keen on the Home portfolio, Shinde said the Mahayuti …

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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3 weeks, 2 days ago

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 …

Confirmed! BJP-led Mahayuti govt in Maharashtra to be sworn-in on Dec 5 at Azad Maidan, PM Modi to remain present
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Confirmed! BJP-led Mahayuti govt in Maharashtra to be sworn-in on Dec 5 at Azad Maidan, PM Modi to remain present

Live Mint  

Maharashtra goverment formation: Even as suspense continues over the post of Maharashtra Chief Minister, state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday confirmed that the new government will be formed on December 5, in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A few days ago, caretaker CM and Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde had said that he won't be an obstacle in …

Maharashtra CM Shinde Set to Make Big Announcement, Will He Part Ways with NDA?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra CM Shinde Set to Make Big Announcement, Will He Part Ways with NDA?

ABP News  

Despite a landslide victory for the Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the NDA has yet to announce the name of the next Chief Minister of the state. The opposition parties are continuously claiming that there is internal conflict within the Mahayuti alliance regarding the CM post, which is causing the delay in the announcement. On Friday, November 29, …

Maharashtra CM suspense grows, Eknath Shinde delays Mahayuti meeting, heads to native village
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra CM suspense grows, Eknath Shinde delays Mahayuti meeting, heads to native village

Live Mint  

Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who attended a key meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah late on Thursday, is now travelling to his native village, Dare, in the Satara district in western Maharashtra. His deputies in the outgoing state cabinet — Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar — also met the …

Maharashtra New CM LIVE Updates: Who Will NDA Pick For Top Post? Key Meet Today
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra New CM LIVE Updates: Who Will NDA Pick For Top Post? Key Meet Today

News 18  

Maharashtra Government Formation 2024 LIVE Updates: The suspense over the Maharashtra Chief Minister post continues days after the Mahayuti alliance, combining the Bharatiya Janata Party, Ekhnath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s National Congress Party — secured a landslide victory. The BJP has maintained silence on the announcement of the next Chief Minister, however, the party is reportedly facing pressure …

Maharashtra government formation decision will be taken today after meeting with Amit Shah, says Ajit Pawar
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra government formation decision will be taken today after meeting with Amit Shah, says Ajit Pawar

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday reiterated that no "formula" was being discussed for the chief minister's post and the Mahayuti partners will take a decision after meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. In the state poll results declared on November 23, the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and NCP, …

NDA will win 225 seats in Bihar assembly elections: LJP(RV) chief Chirag
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NDA will win 225 seats in Bihar assembly elections: LJP(RV) chief Chirag

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party chief Chirag Paswan on Thursday asserted that the National Democratic Alliance would contest the 2025 Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of chief minister Nitish Kumar and win more than 200 seats. Chirag said that the outcome of the elections showed that people have faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde’s big remark amid suspense over Maharashtra CM, says told PM Modi and Amit Shah…
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde’s big remark amid suspense over Maharashtra CM, says told PM Modi and Amit Shah…

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Amid speculation over who will become the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena chief and caretaker CM Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that he and his party will fully support the BJP leadership's decision on the next Maharashtra CM. Shinde said he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah and told them he …

Eknath Shinde says he will accept Maharashtra CM candidate picked by Modi, Shah
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Next Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Eknath Shinde Announces
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Next Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Eknath Shinde Announces

ABP News  

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

Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...

Live Mint  

Amid mounting speculation over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said on Wednesday that the next chief minister should be from the Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said that there is no confusion on the CM and the decision would take some time. Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister …

Maharashtra government formation highlights: BJP leadership and two Deputy CM likely to be in State, say sources
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra government formation highlights: BJP leadership and two Deputy CM likely to be in State, say sources

The Hindu  

Maharashtra ‘caretaker’ Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced the Shiv Sena would support the decisions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to name the next Maharashtra CM, paving the way for the BJP to head the new government. With Mr. Shinde declaring the Shiv Sena would not be a “hurdle” in the formation of …

Eknath Shinde won't accept Deputy Chief Minster's post: Sena's message to BJP
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Eknath Shinde won't accept Deputy Chief Minster's post: Sena's message to BJP

India Today  

Amid the continuing suspense over a new Maharashtra Chief Minister, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday said that Eknath Shinde will never accept the post of Deputy Chief Minister. He will not accept the position of the Deputy Chief Minister," Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat told India Today TV. On Union Minister Ram Athawale's suggestion that Shinde could shift to the …

BJP ally Ramdas Athawale backs Devendra Fadnavis, says Eknath Shinde should…
3 weeks, 6 days ago

BJP ally Ramdas Athawale backs Devendra Fadnavis, says Eknath Shinde should…

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday backed BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis as the next Maharashtra chief minister. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis during a press conference as the Mahayuti is set to form the government in the state, at Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai on Saturday. ".deadlock is there.when Eknath Shinde came to know …

Who will be next Maharashtra CM? No clarity yet as assembly term ends today
4 weeks ago

Who will be next Maharashtra CM? No clarity yet as assembly term ends today

India TV News  

Who will be next Maharastra CM: The Mahayuti alliance, which secured a massive victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections against the I.N.D.I.A bloc, has until today to decide on the Chief Minister. The suspense continues over who will become the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, as the alliance partners—Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP, and Devendra Fadnavis's BJP—are yet to …

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