Maha Crisis: 'Shinde will Not Resign Even in Dreams' Says Ajit Pawar; Uddhav Threatens to Move to Court Again
1 year, 7 months ago

Maha Crisis: 'Shinde will Not Resign Even in Dreams' Says Ajit Pawar; Uddhav Threatens to Move to Court Again

News 18  

NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Friday reacted to Uddhav Thackeray’s demand that Eknath Shinde resigns on moral grounds and said it was unnecessary. Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday demanded that Eknath Shinde should resign on the basis of morality after the Supreme Court refused to restore the status quo in Maharashtra. SEE: Shiv Sena Crisis : Shinde-Faction Hails SC Verdict; Thackeray Group Demands Resignation of Current Govt Reacting to the decision, Uddhav Thackeray demanded the Speaker decide on the matter at the earliest. NCP leader Ajit Pawar also commented on the matter of disqualification of the 16 MLAs and said, “Our Speaker had resigned then without asking our CM Uddhav Thackeray, that should not have happened.

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'
1 week ago

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday sought action against Home Minister Amit Shah for his statement on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the former Maharashtra chief minister said Shah would not have dared to make remarks about Ambedkar without BJP and RSS backing. " Shah should apologise: Rahul Meanwhile, Leader …

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership
3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Soon after Eknath Shinde said that he has left the decision about Chief Minister's post upto Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule heaped praise on the Shiv Sena chief. On Wednesday, breaking his silence amid ongoing speculations over who will become the next CM, Shinde said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well …

Not upset, we don't cry: Eknath Shinde while making big remark on Maharashtra CM
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Not upset, we don't cry: Eknath Shinde while making big remark on Maharashtra CM

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has made it clear that he isn't upset if he doesn't return to the top post. Radhakrishnan being greeted by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde as BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar look on, in Mumbai, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Shinde on Tuesday submitted his resignation as Maharashtra chief minister to the governor, …

Maharashtra CM suspense to end today? BJP, firm on Devendra Fadnavis's name, says no to Bihar formula
4 weeks ago

Maharashtra CM suspense to end today? BJP, firm on Devendra Fadnavis's name, says no to Bihar formula

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra CM news: Amid intense negotiations within the Mahayuti alliance on who would take the top post in Maharashtra – Devendra Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde – the Bharatiya Janata Party indicated that there is no question of replicating the Bihar formula for the chief ministership in the state. On the contrary, the top leadership maintained throughout the elections that a …

Eknath Shinde withdraws from Maharashtra CM's race, clears way for BJP's Devendra Fadnavis
4 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde withdraws from Maharashtra CM's race, clears way for BJP's Devendra Fadnavis

India TV News  

Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader and acting Maharashtra Chief Minister, on Wednesday withdrew from the Maharashtra CM's race after four days of suspense. Shinde said that he will agree to whatever Prime Minister Narendra Modi will decide for him and announced Shiv Sena's full support for any BJP candidate for the Chief Minister's position. After leading the BJP-led coalition to …

Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar disparaged by Sanjay Raut, says alliance with BJP makes them ‘sub-companies of BJP’
4 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar disparaged by Sanjay Raut, says alliance with BJP makes them ‘sub-companies of BJP’

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut criticised and mocked Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday, saying being in alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party, they cannot decide on the candidate for Maharashtra Chief Minister and have instead become “sub-companies of BJP.” “The CM will be decided by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi. …

Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra chief minister amid suspense on successor
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra chief minister amid suspense on successor

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde resigned as the chief minister of Maharashtra on Tuesday, days after the ruling Mahayuti alliance retained power after a landslide victory in the assembly election. Shiv Sena demands CM post for Eknath Shinde Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's spokesperson, Sheetal Mhatre, told reporters today that the Maratha community wants him to continue in the top post. …

'If Eknath Shinde Resigns Today...': Speaker Rahul Narvekar Amid Suspense Over Maharashtra CM
4 weeks, 1 day ago

'If Eknath Shinde Resigns Today...': Speaker Rahul Narvekar Amid Suspense Over Maharashtra CM

ABP News  

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar on Tuesday said that Eknath Shinde is likely to resign after the current assembly term ends today. If he resigns today, he will be requested to work as a caretaker CM till a new government is formed. And soon the government will be formed in Maharashtra," #WATCH | Mumbai: BJP leader Rahul Narvekar says, ".Today …

Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra Chief Minister, to continue as caretaker CM
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra Chief Minister, to continue as caretaker CM

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Tuesday resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister following the results of the assembly elections. Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis also reached the Governor’s office today morning to tender their resignation. Suspense over CM continues The suspense continues over who will become the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, as the alliance partners—Eknath Shinde's Shiv …

Eknath Shinde resigns amid suspense over next Maharashtra Chief Minister
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Eknath Shinde resigns amid suspense over next Maharashtra Chief Minister

India Today  

Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde resigned as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Tuesday amid suspense over Mahayuti's choice of the next contender for the top job. However, despite there being no consensus over the top post, there is no constitutional requirement for the new Chief Minister to take oath before the end of the term of the existing Legislative Assembly, …

‘Can’t run govt from home': Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray
1 month ago

‘Can’t run govt from home': Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday hit out at Uddhav Thackeray, after the Mahayuti alliance looked set to sweep the Maharashtra assembly elections. Maharashtra Assembly Election Results LIVE Updates Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray “We will carry on the ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray and form this government. Shinde's 2022 rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray In …

Shinde's Hard Ball: BJP Chooses Sarvankar in Mahim Amid Thackeray's Wrath
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shinde's Hard Ball: BJP Chooses Sarvankar in Mahim Amid Thackeray's Wrath

New Indian Express  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has refused to back down in his fight against Raj Thackeray's son, Amit Thackeray, in the upcoming assembly polls in Mahim. Shinde gave AB form to BJP candidate Sada Sarvankar, who has also refused to withdraw from the contest. The deputy chief, Devendra Fadnavis, has expressed the BJP's intention to support Amit Thackeray, citing Raj …

Offered to quit after poll defeat, says Congress Haryana in-charge Babaria
2 months, 1 week ago

Offered to quit after poll defeat, says Congress Haryana in-charge Babaria

Hindustan Times  

Congress’ Haryana in-charge Deepak Babaria on Monday said he has offered to resign from his post, taking moral responsibility for the assembly election defeat. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Babaria said he offered his resignation to the high command soon after the result of the Haryana assembly polls came out last week but no decision has been communicated to him on …

‘Balasaheb never wanted Raj Thackeray to…’: Eknath Shinde's big claim on Shiv Sena founder
4 months ago

‘Balasaheb never wanted Raj Thackeray to…’: Eknath Shinde's big claim on Shiv Sena founder

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday claimed that Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray never wanted his nephew Raj Thackeray to leave the party. Lekin jb Raj Thackeray ko responsibility daine ki baari aai toh Uddhav ji ki mansha jagrukt hogai," he added. In 2006, Raj Thackeray left the undivided Shiv Sena following differences with Uddhav Thackeray, the son of …

Fadnavis seeks to resign, opposition terms it mere 'drama'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Fadnavis seeks to resign, opposition terms it mere 'drama'

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said he would request BJP top leadership to relieve him from the government duties so that he could focus on state assembly polls, a statement coming a day after the BJP suffered a drubbing in Lok Sabha polls in the state. He also conceded that issues of coordination exist with Chief …

‘You betrayed Balasaheb’: Eknath Shinde responds to Uddhav Thackeray's ‘gaddar’ jibe
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘You betrayed Balasaheb’: Eknath Shinde responds to Uddhav Thackeray's ‘gaddar’ jibe

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday reacted to Uddhav Thackeray's 'traitor' barb, saying it's them who have betrayed and abandoned the ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Read here: Those speaking Pakistan's language should be charged with treason, sent to jail: Shinde "The words used for me are applied to them. Read here: Kalyan: Eknath Shinde …

Shinde Trying to Poach Uddhav’s Secretary, Field Him in Lok Sabha Polls
8 months ago

Shinde Trying to Poach Uddhav’s Secretary, Field Him in Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra politics is abuzz with the reports of chief minister Eknath Shinde contemplating to field Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray’s secretary and close aide Milind Narvekar as a ruling Mahayuti alliance candidate in Mumbai. For South Mumbai seat, the Mahayuti is considering the names of BJP’s Rahul Narwekar, who is the Vidhan Sabha speaker, and state minister Mangal Prabhat …

Maharashtra CM Shinde: I rebelled because Bal Thackeray’s ideology was being compromised
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra CM Shinde: I rebelled because Bal Thackeray’s ideology was being compromised

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on April 7 said he rebelled because Uddhav Thackeray abandoned the ideology of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. Addressing a meeting of his party workers in Ramtek in Nagpur, Mr. Shinde said he did not want to become Chief Minister but had to rebel after seeing Bal Thackeray's ideology being compromised. Asking people to vote …

Supreme Court To Hear Shiv Sena UBT Petition Against Maharashtra Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Shinde Group On March 7
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court To Hear Shiv Sena UBT Petition Against Maharashtra Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Shinde Group On March 7

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today agreed to post on March 7, 2024, the petition filed by a member of Shiv Sena challenging the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's refusal to disqualify the MLAs belonging to Eknath Shinde group.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, for the petitioner, mentioned the matter before Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for an urgent hearing. The Supreme Court today agreed …

Himachal Pradesh: Vikramaditya Singh says not ’pressing’ resignation till...
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: Vikramaditya Singh says not ’pressing’ resignation till...

Live Mint  

Hours after resigning as a Himachal Pradesh minister, Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh said he will "not press on his resignation till the time the dialogue and the action of the observers is complete". After a meeting with central observers, Singh cited Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s “rejection” of his “offer” to resign and the need for unity in the party. …

Uddhav Thackeray targets Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde over farmer woes
10 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray targets Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde over farmer woes

The Hindu  

Launching a broadside against the ruling Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government, former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday, while claiming that the Maharashtra government had failed its farmers, exhorting them to display the same determination akin to the farmers currently protesting in north India. Alleging that the Shinde government’s was completely apathetic towards the plight of Maharashtra’s …

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Devendra Fadnavis over murder of Sena (UBT) leader
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Devendra Fadnavis over murder of Sena (UBT) leader

The Hindu  

The Nationalist Congress Party group under Sharad Pawar on February 9 demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the murder of Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar during a ‘Facebook Live’. He said, “Be it Nagpur where ‘goondas’ are having their say, Pune where the ‘koita gang’ is creating havoc every now and then, Ulhasnagar where an MLA …

Uddhav Thackeray challenges CM Shinde and Speaker for public debate over real Shiv Sena status
11 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray challenges CM Shinde and Speaker for public debate over real Shiv Sena status

India TV News  

Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena faction affected by the disqualification ruling recognising Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led party as the genuine Shiv Sena, has announced his intent to challenge the decision in what he terms the "people's court." Addressing the people's court Speaking at a "people's court" gathering in Worli, the constituency of his son Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray …

Uddhav Sena Moves Supreme Court Challenging Maharashtra Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Eknath Shinde Group
11 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Sena Moves Supreme Court Challenging Maharashtra Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Eknath Shinde Group

Live Law  

Shiv Sena has approached the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Maharashtra Speaker to recognize Eknath Shinde group as the real Shiv Sena and refusing to disqualify the members of Shinde faction for defection as per the tenth schedule of the Constitution.It was on January 10 that Speaker Rahul Narwekar pronounced the verdict rejecting the petitions. Shiv Sena has …

Sena Vs Sena: Speaker tells Thackeray’s faction moving SC does not mean...
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sena Vs Sena: Speaker tells Thackeray’s faction moving SC does not mean...

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar said on Wednesday, ".just because you approach the court does not mean that the order passed by the Speaker is overturned." And, the Uddhav Thackeray faction's "baseless allegations do not substantiate that," the Maharashtra Speaker said late Wednesday. After the Maharashtra Speaker announced its decision in favour of the Shinde faction Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray's faction …

Maharashtra: Uddhav dares BJP to 'finish' him, says he has blessings of Bal Thackeray, people
1 year, 4 months ago

Maharashtra: Uddhav dares BJP to 'finish' him, says he has blessings of Bal Thackeray, people

India TV News  

Uddhav dares BJP: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday dared the BJP to “finish” him while asserting that he had the blessings of his late father Bal Thackeray and the people. Thackeray said he did agree with rebel NCP leader and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar that party supremo Sharad Pawar, 82, should retire due to his age. The …

Traitors running Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray
1 year, 5 months ago

Traitors running Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray

Live Mint  

Uddhav Thackeray launched a blistering criticism against the current NDA government led by Eknath Shinde in Maharashtra. Earlier, in yet another setback to the Sena chief, Neelam Gorhe, who was the deputy chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council, jumped to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Friday in Mumbai. Earlier, in a shocking turn of events, Ajit Pawar and Chhagan Bhujbal, …

‘Maha CM has been asked to resign,’ says Aaditya Thackeray amid political crisis
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Maha CM has been asked to resign,’ says Aaditya Thackeray amid political crisis

Live Mint  

In the lead-up to the cabinet expansion in Maharashtra, Aaditya Thackeray, a member of the Uddhav Thackeray camp, has predicted significant changes within the government, starting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Thackeray stated that Shinde has been requested to resign, indicating the potential jeopardy to Shinde's position as Chief Minister following the inclusion of Ajit Pawar and eight other NCP …

Maharashtra Political Crisis: Aaditya Thackeray makes bold statement claims, 'CM Shinde asked to resign'
1 year, 5 months ago

Maharashtra Political Crisis: Aaditya Thackeray makes bold statement claims, 'CM Shinde asked to resign'

India TV News  

Aaditya Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena, made the claim on Friday that Eknath Shinde's position as chief minister may be in jeopardy, just a few days after Ajit Pawar and eight other NCP MLAs led a "coup" in Maharashtra politics. His predictions about "changes in the government" come as news reports say that the Shinde camp is having trouble …

Maharashtra: Ashok Chavan Scotches Rumours Of Backing Govt, Sena Says 16-17 Congress MLAs To Quit Soon
1 year, 5 months ago

Maharashtra: Ashok Chavan Scotches Rumours Of Backing Govt, Sena Says 16-17 Congress MLAs To Quit Soon

ABP News  

New Delhi: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat claimed that like Nationalist Congress Party and Sena, the Congress in Maharashtra might also split. I had some pre-scheduled meetings so I have left for those meetings.” Shirsat's claims come amid reports of discomfort among the Shiv Sena MLAs after NCP's Ajit Pawar joined the Maharashtra government. "There was no displeasure among our …

Maha political crisis: Eknath Shinde assuages MLAs amid unease
1 year, 5 months ago

Maha political crisis: Eknath Shinde assuages MLAs amid unease

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday skipped a scheduled function that was attended by President Droupadi Murmu and rushed back to Mumbai where he met his lawmakers, many of whom have publicly expressed unhappiness with the recent induction of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and several legislators close to him. Shinde told his MLAs that he was assured by …

'Eknath Shinde To Stay As Maharashtra CM': Sena Says No Displeasure On Ajit Pawar's Arrival
1 year, 5 months ago

'Eknath Shinde To Stay As Maharashtra CM': Sena Says No Displeasure On Ajit Pawar's Arrival

ABP News  

Amid reports of discomfort among Shiv Sena MLAs after NCP's Ajit Pawar joined the Maharashtra government, the party on Wednesday dismissed reports that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde would resign soon. Maharashtra Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said there was no displeasure among MLAs regarding Pawar becoming the deputy CM. READ | Rebel NCP Camp Names Ajit Pawar As …

'You're 82, Why Did You Withdraw Resignation?': Ajit Openly Targets Sharad Pawar
1 year, 5 months ago

'You're 82, Why Did You Withdraw Resignation?': Ajit Openly Targets Sharad Pawar

The Quint  

In what could be seen as a tell-all speech over the party's association with the BJP, Ajit Pawar detailed the number of times the NCP has held talks with the saffron party for an alliance since 2014 but they always fell through. 2014: "In 2014, the BJP had offered 16 seats each to Shiv Sena and NCP. 2017: "In 2017, …

Raj Thackeray suspects Sharad Pawar’s hand in nephew Ajit’s defection
1 year, 5 months ago

Raj Thackeray suspects Sharad Pawar’s hand in nephew Ajit’s defection

The Hindu  

Remarking that it was Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar who first started the politics of party-splitting in the State, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday said that the current political scenario was “a gross insult to the voters of Maharashtra”. “In 1978, when Mr. Pawar staged his coup, Maharashtra had not witnessed anything like it before,” Mr. …

Uddhav Sena moves Supreme Court for 'speedy' disqualification of rebel MLAs
1 year, 5 months ago

Uddhav Sena moves Supreme Court for 'speedy' disqualification of rebel MLAs

India Today  

Sunil Prabhu, an MLA from the Shiv Sena, has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, seeking to direct the Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly to expeditiously decide the disqualification petitions against the rebel legislators led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. On May 11, the Supreme Court asked the Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly, Rahul Narwekar, to decide the fate …

NEWS ANALYSIS | Ajit Pawar’s breakaway from NCP set to transform Maharashtra’s political landscape
1 year, 5 months ago

NEWS ANALYSIS | Ajit Pawar’s breakaway from NCP set to transform Maharashtra’s political landscape

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 03, 2023 16:02 IST - 7 MINS READ What had been in the offing for a while has finally become reality. NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who was the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly until July 1, crossed over to join the Maharashtra government on July 2 as Deputy Chief Minister, along with eight other members …

Maharashtra Politics: Will CM Eknath Shinde resign? Here's what Praful Patel said | EXCLUSIVE
1 year, 5 months ago

Maharashtra Politics: Will CM Eknath Shinde resign? Here's what Praful Patel said | EXCLUSIVE

India TV News  

Maharashtra Politics: On Monday, NCP chief Sharad Pawar sacked Praful Patel, the working president of NCP, and general secretary and MP Sunil Tatkare for engaging in "anti-party activities". In an interview with India TV, when asked that NCP supremo kicked him out of the party, Patel replied that Sharad Pawar is a respected leader and this was the decision of …

Aditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal explains why he left Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena
1 year, 5 months ago

Aditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal explains why he left Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena

Op India  

In a major blow to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena faction, Rahul Kanal, a prominent leader and close aide of Aditya Thackeray, has resigned from the party and joined the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Kanal, who was a key member of the core committee of Aditya Thackeray-led Yuva Sena, has now …

DC Edit | Pawar is Chanakya' again to set NCP's future course
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Pawar is Chanakya' again to set NCP's future course

Deccan Chronicle  

Sharad Pawar has effectively, in two steps, put paid to his nephew and party strongman Ajit Pawar’s moves to take over the party and keep an option beyond the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance and hope to emerge as the leader of the state after the next elections. The NCP rank and file, including most of those who have a definite …

Maharashtra: Rift Between Shiv Sena And BJP? CM's Son Shrikant Shinde Offers To Resign
1 year, 6 months ago

Maharashtra: Rift Between Shiv Sena And BJP? CM's Son Shrikant Shinde Offers To Resign

ABP News  

New Delhi: A rift between Shiv Sena and BJP alliance in Maharashtra is likely to have evolved as Sena MP and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant Shinde on Friday slammed the BJP leaders in Kalyan-Dombivli unit for engaging in "selfish politics" and offered to resign from his post. The development comes a day after the local BJP leaders …

After SC verdict: Sighs of relief, renewed plans for fight
1 year, 7 months ago

After SC verdict: Sighs of relief, renewed plans for fight

Hindustan Times  

Following the Supreme Court verdict on petitions related to the split in Shiv Sena and disqualification of its 16 MLAs, the mood in the political camps vary from relief to uncertainty to preparations for the battle ahead. While the constitution bench did not accept the plea for status quo ante and refused to restore Uddhav as the chief minister, what …

DC Edit | Maha verdict exposes gov's misdeeds, boost for Uddhav
1 year, 7 months ago

DC Edit | Maha verdict exposes gov's misdeeds, boost for Uddhav

Deccan Chronicle  

Just like the 1994 S.R. Bommai ruling, the Supreme Court judgment in the Shiv Sena case, involving a split in the party which led to the appointment of the Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra, is a milestone in India’s journey on the sometimes tenuous and tendentious course of democracy. People with a basic understanding of democratic governance and the Constitution …

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis asserts speaker’s authority following SC verdict
1 year, 7 months ago

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis asserts speaker’s authority following SC verdict

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis commented on the Supreme Court's verdict regarding the political crisis in the state, stating that the Speaker has been granted full rights and sufficient time to make a decision. Earlier in the day, the Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar criticized Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde by saying that he will not step down as …

'We will again go to court if...': warns Uddhav Thackeray on Maharashtra political discourse
1 year, 7 months ago

'We will again go to court if...': warns Uddhav Thackeray on Maharashtra political discourse

India TV News  

A day after the Supreme Court verdict on Maharashtra political crisis, Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said he will approach the 'people's court' to remove the present Eknath Shinde government from power. The Supreme Court had on Friday ruled that the decision of the Speaker to appoint Bharat Gogawale of the Shinde faction in June as the whip of the Shiv …

Hurt, shock and emotion over logic dictated Uddhav’s resignation
1 year, 7 months ago

Hurt, shock and emotion over logic dictated Uddhav’s resignation

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The first indication that Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra’s 19th chief minister, was thinking of quitting came on June 22, two days after several Shiv Sena MLAs had cross-voted in the MLC elections in Mumbai, and then fled to Surat in the dark of the night. Mumbai, India - May 11, 2023: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi …

'Felt tricked & hurt’: Why Uddhav chose to resign before facing floor test
1 year, 7 months ago

'Felt tricked & hurt’: Why Uddhav chose to resign before facing floor test

Hindustan Times  

The first indication that Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra’s 19th chief minister, was thinking of quitting came on June 22, two days after several Shiv Sena MLAs had cross-voted in the legislative council elections in Mumbai, and then fled to Surat in the dark of the night. Read | Could have reinstated Uddhav Thackeray had not he resigned as chief minister: SC …

Supreme Court verdict in Maharashtra power tussle comes as relief to Eknath Shinde
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court verdict in Maharashtra power tussle comes as relief to Eknath Shinde

The Hindu  

Published : May 11, 2023 19:22 IST - 3 MINS READ The verdict of a Supreme Court bench on May 11 in Maharashtra’s power tussle, which said that it cannot restore the Uddhav Thackeray government as Thackeray had resigned on his own, has come as immediate relief to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The Supreme Court has allowed the Speaker of …

Ex-Maha Guv says ’if resignation reaches my desk..’ to SC’s ‘erred in judgement’
1 year, 7 months ago

Ex-Maha Guv says ’if resignation reaches my desk..’ to SC’s ‘erred in judgement’

Live Mint  

The Maharashtra political debacle of Shiv Sena and their petition in Supreme Court of India received a verdict on Thursday. The verdict delivered by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud ruled that the former Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari was "not justified" to call for a floor test based on the request of Eknath Shinde faction …

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