Shiv Sena, BJP will contest all future elections jointly: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
1 year, 6 months ago

Shiv Sena, BJP will contest all future elections jointly: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has confirmed that the Shiv Sena will be contesting all future elections together with the Bhartiya Janata Party. Shinde, whose Shiv Sena shares power with the BJP in Maharashtra, in a tweet also informed that he and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Sunday night. “During the meeting, it was decided that all future elections will be contested jointly by the Shiv Sena and BJP. ALSO READ | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah writes to Eknath Shinde seeking water share from Maharashtra

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Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family
10 hours, 6 minutes 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 …

Elections over, rivalry gone?
2 days, 10 hours 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 …

Sanjay Raut hints at Uddhav Sena's solo fight in Mumbai civic polls
4 days, 5 hours ago

Sanjay Raut hints at Uddhav Sena's solo fight in Mumbai civic polls

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday hinted that his party, led by Uddhav Thackeray, may contest the upcoming Mumbai local body polls alone, without an alliance with Congress and Sharad Pawar’s NCP. Raut said that party workers are demanding to contest the Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls alone and mentioned that the party chief will take a decision after consulting …

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what
1 week 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 …

How Mahayuti may pacify a sulking Chhagan Bhujbal
1 week ago

How Mahayuti may pacify a sulking Chhagan Bhujbal

India Today  

When the Mahayuti cabinet in Maharashtra took oath on December 16, a notable omission from the list of ministers was Chhagan Bhujbal, a leader from deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party. The NCP leadership has moved to placate Bhujbal amid speculation that the Mahayuti top brass has been upset with the OBC Mali leader over his nephew and …

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post
1 week, 2 days ago

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Politics: Narendra Bhondekar, an MLA from Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena, has resigned from his position as deputy leader of the party after being overlooked for a cabinet berth, NDTV reports. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis completed his cabinet expansion exercise as 39 MLAs took oath in Nagpur more than three weeks after the assembly election results …

Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur
1 week, 2 days ago

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur

ABP News  

The expansion of Maharashtra's Maha Yuti government under Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected soon, with the division of portfolios among the alliance's three major parties also likely to be finalized. According to sources, the Shiv Sena, led by former Chief Minister and current Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, may be allotted the Housing Ministry. New faces might be …

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

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion
1 week, 3 days ago

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion

The Hindu  

The cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place on December 15, with new Ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena, and the Nationalist Congress Party set to take the oath of office at a ceremony in Nagpur, official sources said. Mr. Shinde, initially reluctant to take up the Deputy Chief Minister’s post …

Maharashtra government: Eknath Shinde’s bid for key portfolios delays cabinet expansion
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1 week, 4 days ago

Maharashtra government: Eknath Shinde’s bid for key portfolios delays cabinet expansion

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Eknath Shinde is still holding out, in an all-out effort to salvage what he can from a BJP-led government that is calling the shots. The reluctant deputy chief minister, who pushed for the sensitive home portfolio till the last minute, among other things, has delayed the proposed cabinet expansion ahead of the winter session of the state legislature. Shiv …

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 …

Rahul Narvekar, BJP MLA, elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker for second term
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar holds anti-EVM event in Solapur's Markadwadi, BJP responds
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar holds anti-EVM event in Solapur's Markadwadi, BJP responds

India TV News  

Sharad Pawar on Sunday held an anti-EVM protest in Solapur district's Markadwadi village against the results of recent Maharastra Assembly elections where the party along with coalition Maha Vikas Aghadi suffered a major setback. "America, England and many European countries are conducting elections on ballots, not on EVM.When the whole world is holding elections on the ballot, why not us?" …

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar
2 weeks, 3 days ago

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar hit back at Shiv Sena UBT Aaditya Thackeray's allegations questioning the legitimacy of Electronic Voting Machines, stating that the opposition should approach the Election Commission or the courts if they have concerns. This comes after Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that the party's winning MLAs will not take the …

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’

Live Mint  

aDays after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena on Friday expressed its will to take the the crucial home portfolio in the state government. Shiv Sena leader Bharat Gogawale told PTI that when Fadnavis was deputy CM he held the home department. We hope the talks on portfolios will be over in the next …

Was Eknath Shinde upset? What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said about his two deputies
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Was Eknath Shinde upset? What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said about his two deputies

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said his deputy Eknath Shinde was not upset and rejected allegations that the government's formation was inordinately delayed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the newly sworn Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, left, and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, Thursday. On Friday, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said Eknath Shinde …

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions

The Quint  

After many days of uncertainty Maharashtra's outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde finally took oath as deputy chief minister on 5 December, along with CM Devendra Fadnavis and the second deputy CM, Ajit Pawar. Due to Shinde's indecision on taking up the deputy CM's post, Ajit Pawar even took a dig at him during the alliance's joint press conference on 4 …

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 …

Who Will Get Maharashtra Home Ministry? BJP Keeps Mahayuti Allies Guessing
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Who Will Get Maharashtra Home Ministry? BJP Keeps Mahayuti Allies Guessing

ABP News  

The Home Ministry in Maharashtra seems to have emerged as a bone of contention between the three Mahayuti partners — the BJP, the Shiv Sena, and the NCP. While Shiv Sena's Gulabrao Patil said that Shiv Sena would have the Home Ministry, NCP MLA Amol Mitkari said Patil was "not making sense". On Thursday, Patil targeted Ajit Pawar, claiming that …

Maharashtra: Top 3 posts secured; focus shifts to portfolio allocation in Devendra Fadnavis-led government
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra: Top 3 posts secured; focus shifts to portfolio allocation in Devendra Fadnavis-led government

Live Mint  

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his two deputies, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, took oath at a mega swearing-in ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday, ending weeks of speculation over the government formation in Maharashtra after Mahayuti's resounding victory in assembly elections. Chief Minister Fadnavis has already said that the portfolio allocation has been decided among the alliance partners, but it …

MVA ‘boycotts’ Fadnavis' swearing-in, Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde
2 weeks, 5 days ago

MVA ‘boycotts’ Fadnavis' swearing-in, Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Behind the glitter of the swearing-in ceremony of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his two deputies on Thursday, bitterness simmered in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition. Prominent opposition leaders stayed away from the grand event, including former chief ministers such as NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. Mumbai, Dec 05 …

Devendra Fadnavis returns as Maharashtra Chief Minister for third term with Shinde and Pawar as deputies
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis returns as Maharashtra Chief Minister for third term with Shinde and Pawar as deputies

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Legislature Party Leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the 21st Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday evening in a grand ceremony at Azad Maidan, Mumbai, witnessed by thousands. This marks the third time Fadnavis, 54, an MLA from Nagpur South-West, would occupy the coveted Chief Minister’s office on the sixth floor of the Mantralaya. With …

Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday took oath as Deputy Chief Minister in the BJP-led Mahayuti government and invoked late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Shinde started his oath by bowing to Balasaheb Thackeray, remembering mentor late Anand Dighe and taking blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and 13 crore people of Maharshtra. Shinde …

Devendra Fadnavis Returns As Maharashtra Chief Minister Five-Year Wait Ends Two Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde Ajit Pawar
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis Returns As Maharashtra Chief Minister Five-Year Wait Ends Two Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde Ajit Pawar

ABP News  

After much speculation and deliberations, Maharashtra finally got a new Chief Minister on Thursday, November 5, when Devendra Fadnavis took oath for the top government post. Once the Mahayuti "deal" was seemingly sealed, Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar confirmed that they would take oath for the Maharashtra government and the ministries would be decided later. Earlier in the …

Shiv Sena leader’s big statement: ‘If Eknath Shinde doesn’t accept Maharashtra Deputy CM post, no party MLA will…’
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Cloud Over Eknath Shinde's Oath? Shiv Sena Leader's Comments Sparks Speculation
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cloud Over Eknath Shinde's Oath? Shiv Sena Leader's Comments Sparks Speculation

ABP News  

With barely a few hours left for the Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers' oath-taking ceremony, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant's comments have sparked speculations of a possible shocker in Maharashtra politics. Sena leader Sanjay Shirsathas indicated that party chief and incumbent caretaker CM Eknath Shinde is still not convinced about taking the Deputy Chief Minister's post in the …

Maharashtra: How did BJP, aides convince Eknath Shinde to become Deputy CM under Fadnavis?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra: How did BJP, aides convince Eknath Shinde to become Deputy CM under Fadnavis?

India TV News  

Maharashtra government formation: Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde is set to take the oath as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister under the Devendra Fadnavis-led government. Eknath Shinde's decision to accept the position of Deputy Chief Minister was reportedly the result of a collective persuasion effort by prominent Shiv Sena MLAs and leaders. According to Uday Samant, the sequence unfolded as follows: …

Shiv Sena MLAs, leaders convince Eknath Shinde to take up Maharashtra deputy CM post
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Shiv Sena MLAs, leaders convince Eknath Shinde to take up Maharashtra deputy CM post

Hindustan Times  

The newly-elected Shiv Sena MLAs on Wednesday met party president Eknath Shinde to convince him to take up the post of deputy chief minister in the new Maharashtra government. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP chief Ajit Pawar show victory signs after staking claim to form the government in Maharashtra, at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai …

Eknath Shinde Teases Ajit Pawar At Mahayuti Presser: 'Dada Experienced In Taking Both Morning, Evening Oaths'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Eknath Shinde Teases Ajit Pawar At Mahayuti Presser: 'Dada Experienced In Taking Both Morning, Evening Oaths'

ABP News  

Days after the Mahayuti win in Maharashtra, the path to the government formation became clearer on Wednesday, with a BJP Chief Minister leading the NDA alliance with the support of two deputies, each from the constituting alliance partners. In a press conference on Wednesday, Fadnavis said that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP leader Ajit Pawar had handed the …

Mahayuti stakes claim to form govt in Maharashtra, Fadnavis to take oath as CM tomorrow
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mahayuti stakes claim to form govt in Maharashtra, Fadnavis to take oath as CM tomorrow

Firstpost  

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said that Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP leader Ajit Pawar proposed his name for the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra The Mahayuti alliance on Wednesday staked claim to form the government in Maharashtra. The Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party’s Ajit Pawar factions are part of the Mahayuti alliance. In a …

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

Fadnavis on Maharashtra Deputy CM post for Shinde: 'Requested him that he remains with us'
3 weeks ago

Fadnavis on Maharashtra Deputy CM post for Shinde: 'Requested him that he remains with us'

India TV News  

Maharashtra government formation: Maharashtra Chief Minister designate Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that he had requested Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde to remain with them in this new government. 54-year-old Fadnavis was today unanimously elected as Maharashtra BJP legislature party’s leader, paving the way for his swearing-in as the chief minister for a third time. 'Requested him that he remains …

Maharashtra new Cabinet: How power share formula take shape with Devendra Fadnavis as CM
3 weeks ago

Maharashtra new Cabinet: How power share formula take shape with Devendra Fadnavis as CM

India TV News  

In the latest development in the Maharashtra government, a possible formula has been decided by Mahayuti. Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party will keep the Deputy CM, Deputy Speaker, while Shiv Sena will also have Eknath Shinde as Deputy CM, Urban Development, Revenue, besides the Chairman of the Legislative Council. While the BJP will have the lion's share of 21 seats, …

Fadnavis, Eknath Meet As Maharashtra CM Race Endgame Nears, Mahayuti To Stake Claim For Govt Formation Tomorrow
3 weeks ago

Fadnavis, Eknath Meet As Maharashtra CM Race Endgame Nears, Mahayuti To Stake Claim For Govt Formation Tomorrow

ABP News  

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Amid ongoing deliberations over the Maharashtra Chief Minister's post, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at the Varsha bungalow on Tuesday. Maharashtra Govt Formation: Ajit Pawar's NCP Demands Equal Representation Amidst the power-sharing negotiations, NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal demanded parity with Shinde’s Shiv Sena in terms of ministerial portfolios, citing the NCP's superior …

Eknath Shinde accepts Maharashtra deputy CM role – Report says Mahayuti deadlock resolved after Fadnavis…
3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde accepts Maharashtra deputy CM role – Report says Mahayuti deadlock resolved after Fadnavis…

Live Mint  

Maharashtra CM swearing-in ceremony: Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief, has reportedly agreed to become the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra in a BJP-led Mahayuti government. The development comes as BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, who is the top choice for the CM post, met Shinde at his official residence, Varsha, in south Mumbai after the Sena …

'BJP offered Eknath Shinde Mahayuti chief's post but...': Union minister on Maharashtra CM suspense
3 weeks ago

'BJP offered Eknath Shinde Mahayuti chief's post but...': Union minister on Maharashtra CM suspense

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday claimed the BJP top brass offered the post of the chief of the Mahayuti alliance to Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde but he declined. Union minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde exchange greetings during a meeting. Amid uncertainty over who would become the chief minister of Maharashtra, …

Eknath Shinde says ‘badhiya hai’ despite being rushed to hospital amid health concerns: Watch
3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde says ‘badhiya hai’ despite being rushed to hospital amid health concerns: Watch

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on December 3 has been rushed to Thane's Jupiter Hospital as his health condition showed no sign of improvement, sources said as reported by news agency ANI. On being asked about his health condition, Shinde told reporters said, “Badhiya hai.” While speaking to PTI on Eknath Shinde's health, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said, …

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

Eknath Shinde's contribution should be duly recognised: Shiv Sena's Kesarkar amid Maha CM suspense
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Eknath Shinde's contribution should be duly recognised: Shiv Sena's Kesarkar amid Maha CM suspense

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar has said the Maharashtra assembly polls were recently fought under the leadership of Eknath Shinde and it is up to the BJP's central leadership to decide how to maintain his stature. The contribution of Shinde, the caretaker chief minister of the state, should be duly recognised, Kesarkar said at a press conference here on …

BJP names observers for Maharashtra CM decision
3 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP names observers for Maharashtra CM decision

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday picked Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani as observers for a crucial December 4 legislative unit meeting in Maharashtra where the party is likely to pick the next chief minister of the state. Union minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde exchange …

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 …

Who will be Maharashtra’s next CM? Fadnavis leads the race, Shinde claims public support – what we know so far
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Who will be Maharashtra’s next CM? Fadnavis leads the race, Shinde claims public support – what we know so far

Live Mint  

The suspense over next Maharashtra chief minister continued on December 2 as there was no clarity on who will succeed Eknath Shinde to lead the Mahayuti government. In another development, the BJP appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the Maharashtra Legislature party meeting scheduled at 10 am on December …

Maharashtra Suspense: Hurdle Not CM Post But Portfolio Allocation — Shiv Sena Spokesperson Explains
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Suspense: Hurdle Not CM Post But Portfolio Allocation — Shiv Sena Spokesperson Explains

ABP News  

Dispelling rumours of discord within the Mahayuti alliance, Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Shirsat affirmed on Monday that Eknath Shinde had made it clear that the Shiv Sena would accept any decision made by senior BJP leaders. #WATCH | Mumbai | Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat says, "Eknath Shinde has said this in a press conference that Mahayuti govt will be …

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 son Shrikant to become Deputy CM? Shiv Sena leader clarifies amid Maharashtra imbroglio
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Eknath Shinde’s son Shrikant to become Deputy CM? Shiv Sena leader clarifies amid Maharashtra imbroglio

Live Mint  

Delay in the swearing-in ceremony of the Maharashtra chief minister has raised speculation about cracks in the Mahayuti coalition after it registered a landmark victory in the state assembly polls. Days after caretaker CM Eknath Shinde went to his village citing health issues, his son Shrikant Shinde reacted to speculation that he was slated to be the next deputy CM. …

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis next CM, Eknath Shinde's son his deputy? Where things stand
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis next CM, Eknath Shinde's son his deputy? Where things stand

Hindustan Times  

The stage seems set for Bharatiya Janata Party's Devendra Fadnavis to take oath as Maharashtra chief minister on December 5, with his party leaders claiming that his name has been finalised for the top post, for which outgoing and Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde was also a contender. Maharashtra Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. While …

Eknath Shinde accepts Maharashtra Deputy CM post, likely to get Urban Development Ministry: Sources
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Eknath Shinde accepts Maharashtra Deputy CM post, likely to get Urban Development Ministry: Sources

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Shiv Sena chief and acting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has accepted the Maharashtra Deputy CM post and he is likely to get Urban Development Ministry, said the sources on Monday night. Fadnavis will be next Maharashtra CM: BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar Earlier in the day, BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar declared that Devendra Fadnavis will be the Maharashtra chief minister. Meanwhile, …

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