MNS withdraws from Maharashtra MLC polls after BJP candidate meets Raj Thackeray
6 months, 2 weeks ago

MNS withdraws from Maharashtra MLC polls after BJP candidate meets Raj Thackeray

The Hindu  

Raj Thackeray has blinked. The decision was taken after the Bharatiya Janata Party’s sitting MLC Niranjan Davkhare met Mr. Thackeray on Friday, the last day of filing nominations. Four MLC seats -- Mumbai Graduates’, Konkan Graduates’, Mumbai Teachers’ and Nashik Teachers’ – will go to the polls on June 26 and the results will be announced on July 1. The BJP has chosen Mr. Davkhare, Kiran Shelar and Shivnath Darade for Konkan Graduates’, Mumbai Graduates’ and Mumbai Teachers’ constituencies, respectively. The party has chosen sitting MLC Anil Parab and J M Abhyankar for the Mumbai Graduates’ and Mumbai Teachers’ seats, respectively.

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Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far
1 week, 2 days 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 …

BJP state executive meet in Shirdi on Jan. 12
1 week, 3 days ago

BJP state executive meet in Shirdi on Jan. 12

Deccan Chronicle  

Confirming the date of convention, which coincides with Swami Vivekanand’s birth anniversary, state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule said, “There will be 10,000 delegates at the meet including party’s office-bearers and youth activists from all over Maharashtra. Mr. Bawankule said that the event will be important for BJP’s upcoming plans, in which a special campaign will be implemented to increase contact …

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls
1 week, 5 days ago

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls

India Today  

The Congress on Thursday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, naming 21 contenders. Bawa 13 33 Dwarka Adarsh Shastri 14 40 New Delhi Sandeep Dikshit 15 42 Kasturba Nagar Abhishek Dutt 16 46 Chhatarpur Rajinder Tanwar 17 48 Ambedkar Nagar - SC Jay Prakash 18 50 Greater Kailash Garvit Singhvi 19 57 Patparganj Ch. …

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls
1 week, 5 days ago

Sheila Dikshit's son Sandeep in first list of 21 candidates released by Congress for Delhi polls

India Today  

The Congress on Thursday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, naming 21 contenders. Bawa 13 33 Dwarka Adarsh Shastri 14 40 New Delhi Sandeep Dikshit 15 42 Kasturba Nagar Abhishek Dutt 16 46 Chhatarpur Rajinder Tanwar 17 48 Ambedkar Nagar - SC Jay Prakash 18 50 Greater Kailash Garvit Singhvi 19 57 Patparganj Ch. …

Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti govt sails through trust vote in Maharashtra assembly
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti govt sails through trust vote in Maharashtra assembly

Hindustan Times  

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti alliance government on Monday sailed through a confidence vote in the Maharashtra assembly. The trust motion tabled by Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA Uday Samant, NCP's Dilip Walse Patil, BJP's Sanjay Kute and others and others, was passed by a voice vote. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis arrives during the Special session of Maharashtra Assembly, at …

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar was on Monday elected unopposed as the speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and 'real Shiv Sena' after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. In the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti …

Maharashtra: CM Devendra Fadnavis wins trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra: CM Devendra Fadnavis wins trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly session: The Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra won the trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs. Rahul Narvekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Earlier in the day, BJP MLA Rahul Narvekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday. Notably, in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti coalition …

Rahul Narvekar, BJP MLA, elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker for second term
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rahul Narvekar, BJP MLA, elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker for second term

India TV News  

BJP MLA Rahul Narvekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and “real Shiv Sena” after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. Maharashtra Assembly election results Notably, in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly …

Voters not feeling confident: Sharad Pawar
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Voters not feeling confident: Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Solapur : In the wake of Maharashtra Assembly election results, NCP founder Sharad Pawar on Sunday questioned the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines. Mr. Pawar went to Solapur’s Markadwadi village, where supporters of NCP legislator Uddtam Jankar had planned to hold mock elections on ballot paper after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections. “In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections …

Raj Thackeray In Mahayuti Government? CM Fadnavis Says 'Views Match'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Raj Thackeray In Mahayuti Government? CM Fadnavis Says 'Views Match'

ABP News  

In a twist to the Maharashtra government formation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that he wanted to include MNS chief Raj Thackeray in his government. Fadnavis, during a TV interview, said that candidates from Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena got a good number of votes in the assembly elections, despite fighting against the Bharatiya Janata Party. Maharashtra CM Devendra …

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat
2 weeks, 3 days ago

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat

India Today  

Almost two weeks into the Mahayuti in Maharashtra securing a landslide election victory, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister. Any political setback to Shinde would mean the BJP’s ‘Project Shiv Sena’, wherein it is seeking to politically decimate the rival Shiv Sena, may take a backseat. The Shiv Sena may gain a section of the Marathi vote, which has …

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded

Live Mint  

Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies. The senior BJP leader later revealed that he had garnered good wishes from all quarters — including political rivals Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Most prominent opposition leaders were conspicuous by their absence at the glittering event and Fadnavis …

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 …

Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Mahayuti set to name chief minister tomorrow
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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: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the selection of the Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party leader. The BJP Parliamentary Board made the announcement in a press statement, stating, "The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Shri Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab …

Maharashtra Govt Formation: BJP's Legislature Party Meeting On Dec 4, All MLAs Asked To Be In Mumbai
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MLA says party ‘could have won 90-100 seats if…’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MLA says party ‘could have won 90-100 seats if…’

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil said that the party could have secured 90-100 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections if Ajit Pawar's NCP had not joined the Mahayuti alliance. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP are a part of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra. Patil, who retained his Jalgaon Rural seat said that the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv …

"Already given my unconditional support": Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maharashtra CM
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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Maharashtra CM Race: Eknath Shinde says decision on Monday, reiterates support to BJP leadership amid growing suspense
3 weeks, 2 days 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, 2 days 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 …

'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 …

Maharashtra assembly to have 78 first-time MLAs
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra assembly to have 78 first-time MLAs

The Hindu  

Seventy-eight first-time poll winners will enter the 288-member Maharashtra assembly, comprising about 27% of its strength. FOLLOW HERE:Maharashtra government formation LIVE updates: CM likely to be decided after Mahayuti meeting in Mumbai While the Shiv Sena has 10 newcomers, six such MLA-elects are from the Congress and four from the NCP. These include Sena candidates Mahesh Sawant, who defeated MNS …

Maharashtra CM Face: Will Devendra Fadnavis Take Over as CM Today? | ABP News
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra CM Face: Will Devendra Fadnavis Take Over as CM Today? | ABP News

ABP News  

In Maharashtra, discussions within the Mahayuti are intensifying over the Chief Ministerial post following the alliance's significant victory in the state assembly elections. The alliance, which includes the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's faction of the NCP, secured a clear majority. Reports suggest that the BJP might push for Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis to take the top …

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 …

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle

Live Mint  

Cracks have started appearing in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi of Maharashtra days after its humiliating defeat at the hands of Mahayuti in the Assembly elections. Former Chief Minster Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is reportedly facing a pressure from its leaders to quit the alliance, if at all it wants to secure a safe political future. The MVA, comprising the …

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, …

Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics: Following its crushing defeat in the Maharashtra assembly elections, all is not well within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is under increasing pressure from his party leaders to part ways with the alliance and contest upcoming elections independently, particularly the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. However, Congress state president Nana Patole refrained from commenting …

Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Two Deputies, Oath-Taking Likely On Dec 2 — What We Know So Far
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Two Deputies, Oath-Taking Likely On Dec 2 — What We Know So Far

ABP News  

Amid the ongoing speculations over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, the leaders of the ruling Mahayuti are likely to meet the BJP top brass in New Delhi on Thursday. After Eknath Shinde said that he is leaving the decision of choosing the next chief minister with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it is likely that the top post will stay with …

Maharashtra CM Likely To Take Oath On Dec 2; PM Modi, Amit Shah To Attend Ceremony — Details
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra CM Likely To Take Oath On Dec 2; PM Modi, Amit Shah To Attend Ceremony — Details

ABP News  

Maharashtra CM Oath-Taking Ceremony: The oath-taking ceremony for the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra is likely to be held on December 2 at the Wankhede Stadium, sources told ABP News. The ceremony will be attended by top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other senior leaders of the central government. …

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde’s big remark amid suspense over Maharashtra CM, says told PM Modi and Amit Shah…
3 weeks, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Eknath Shinde Won't Be Part Of Govt If Devendra Fadnavis Made Maharashtra CM Sources
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Eknath Shinde Won't Be Part Of Govt If Devendra Fadnavis Made Maharashtra CM Sources

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde might not be part of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra if BJP's Devendra Fanavis is made the Chief Minister, sources told ABP News. Shinde resigned as Maharashtra chief minister on Tuesday as the outgoing assembly's term ended. The BJP alone secured 132 seats, making Fadnavis the favourite for the CM’s post, followed by Shinde's faction …

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 …

Shiv Sena to back BJP’s decision on Maharashtra CM post, Patole accuses party of 'pressuring Shinde'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Shiv Sena to back BJP’s decision on Maharashtra CM post, Patole accuses party of 'pressuring Shinde'

New Indian Express  

When asked if he was dismayed about not receiving a second term as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde dismissed the notion, stating, "There is no such thing. Shinde added that a meeting in Delhi with Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday would finalise the modalities for forming the next government, including decisions on deputy chief ministers. Referring to his role, …

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM
4 weeks ago

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM

Hindustan Times  

Amid suspense over the new Maharashtra chief minister pick, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday hit out at BJP's Mahayuti partners Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, calling their parties 'sub-companies of the Bharatiya Janata Party.' Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut argued that this Mahayuti alliance had restricted Shiv Sena and NCP's ability to make decisions. Sanjay Raut on who …

'Still together': Shinde urges supporters to avoid residence as Fadnavis leads Maharashtra CM race
4 weeks ago

'Still together': Shinde urges supporters to avoid residence as Fadnavis leads Maharashtra CM race

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday asked supporters not to throng his official residence 'Varsha' in south Mumbai to pitch for his continuation as CM. As a grand alliance, we contested the election together and are still together today," Shinde said on X, asking his supporters not to assemble outside the Varsha bungalow, or any other location in …

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 …

Too many ministerial aspirants in Pune district, but limited spots
4 weeks ago

Too many ministerial aspirants in Pune district, but limited spots

Hindustan Times  

PUNE The recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections have brought a significant number of experienced legislators from Western Maharashtra into the state assembly. However, the strong majority of the ruling Mahayuti alliance presents a challenge as the limited number of cabinet spots may leave many hopefuls disappointed. Many of the elected legislators from Pune district, having won for the third or …

Course correction meeting: MNS members want party to join Mahayuti
4 weeks ago

Course correction meeting: MNS members want party to join Mahayuti

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, which failed to get a single seat in the state assembly polls, held a meeting on Monday to analyse what went wrong and do course correction. Many of the defeated candidates said they must enter the Mahayuti alliance and get at least 30 seats in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections and ask for at least …

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’

Hindustan Times  

The Shiv Sena on Monday reminded Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde of his “promise to leave politics” if any of the rebel MLAs who sided with him during the split of the undivided Shiv Sena in 2022, lost the assembly elections in the state. The party's salvo comes as calls grew from Shinde's Sena for Eknath Shidne to continue as …

Close contests in Maharashtra polls saw 58 candidates losing despite securing 1 lakh plus votes
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Close contests in Maharashtra polls saw 58 candidates losing despite securing 1 lakh plus votes

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The fiercely-contested Maharashtra assembly elections where two coalitions and six major players vied for power saw 58 candidates losing despite securing more than one lakh votes, with the NCP bearing the brunt. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena accounted for seven of these candidates, while the BJP saw four of its nominees losing despite garnering over one lakh votes. Similarly, …

Who will be next Maharashtra CM? Devendra Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde as Mahayuti’s landslide victory sparks suspense
Top News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Who will be next Maharashtra CM? Devendra Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde as Mahayuti’s landslide victory sparks suspense

Live Mint  

The suspense continues on who will be the next chief minister of Maharashtra, two days after the ruling Mahayuti alliance scripted a historic victory in the assembly elections winning 235 seats in the 288-member house. The result declared on November 23 has unleashed pressure on alliance partners on who will be the chief minister — incumbent chief minister Eknath Shinde …

Raj Thackeray's MNS may lose party symbol, status after election rout in Maharashtra: Sources
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Raj Thackeray's MNS may lose party symbol, status after election rout in Maharashtra: Sources

India TV News  

Following the results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, The Election Commission is likely to revoke the recognition of Raj Thackeray's party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, sources said. Experts indicate that the party risks losing its status if it fails to secure at least one Assembly seat or 8 per cent of the vote share in elections, they added. None of the …

Shiv Sena MLAs feel Shinde should continue as CM: Minister Deepak Kesarkar
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena MLAs feel Shinde should continue as CM: Minister Deepak Kesarkar

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar has said his party legislators feel Eknath Shinde should continue as the chief minister of the state, where the ruling Mahayuti scored a landslide victory in the assembly polls. Kesarkar met Shinde at the latter's residence in Mumbai on Sunday, a day after the Mahayuti coalition, of which Shiv Sena is …

Maha victory: On the Mahayuti and the Maharashtra election result
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Maha victory: On the Mahayuti and the Maharashtra election result

The Hindu  

The alliance of the BJP, the NCP Ajit Pawar faction and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction — the Mahayuti — has scored a comprehensive victory in the Maharashtra Assembly election. While the Mahayuti increased its vote share across all regions, the Maha Vikas Aghadi — an alliance of the Congress, the Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray faction and Sharad …

BJP’s Central Leadership to Take Call on Next Maharashtra CM
Top News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP’s Central Leadership to Take Call on Next Maharashtra CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: While the Mahayuti coalition parties are denying any dispute over the chief minister’s post in Maharashtra, the final decision on the top post is likely to be taken in Delhi. Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the Mahayuti leaders and the saffron party leadership will decide who will be the next chief minister of the state. BJP national joint …

Maharashtra polls: Independents finish second in 19 constituencies
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra polls: Independents finish second in 19 constituencies

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, While the contest was between the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which together constitute six major parties, in the Maharashtra assembly polls, independent candidates showed their mettle by standing second in 19 constituencies. In Raigad's Karjat constituency, independent candidate Sudhakar Parshuram Ghare finished second to Shiv Sena's Thorve Mahendra Sadashiv by a margin of 5,694 votes. …

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