Election Result 2024: Magic of BJP Prevails in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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Election Result 2024: Magic of BJP Prevails in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

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The vote counting for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections began at 8 AM on Saturday, November 23. The BJP secured 105 seats, Shiv Sena won 56, NCP got 54, and Congress claimed 44. Initially, the Shiv Sena and BJP formed an alliance, while NCP and Congress came together in the opposition. Despite the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance securing a majority, the two parties split over the Chief Minister’s post, leading to Shiv Sena forming a government with the support of Congress and NCP. In Maharashtra, the Mahayuti alliance includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP under Ajit Pawar’s leadership.

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Delhi Assembly election: Kejriwal to fight polls only from New Delhi; shoots down BJP’s claim
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Delhi Assembly election: Kejriwal to fight polls only from New Delhi; shoots down BJP’s claim

The Hindu  

Quashing BJP leaders’ claims that he would contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections from a second seat out of fear of losing from New Delhi, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he will contest the polls from one seat only. A three-time sitting MLA from New Delhi since 2013, Mr. Kejriwal this time is locked in an intense triangular …

Nadda chairs BJP election committee meet in Delhi ahead of assembly polls
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Nadda chairs BJP election committee meet in Delhi ahead of assembly polls

The Hindu  

As the dates for the assembly elections in Delhi are nearing, Bharatiya Janata Party president J.P. Nadda on Thursday chaired a meeting with the party workers at the party's office in the national capital. The first meeting of the election management committee of the Delhi BJP unit consists of 23 dignitaries. Soon, the BJP will conduct its second meeting to …

Delhi Assembly Election 2025: BJP won only 8 seats in 2020 Vidhan Sabha polls, check winners
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Delhi Assembly Election 2025: BJP won only 8 seats in 2020 Vidhan Sabha polls, check winners

India TV News  

Delhi Assembly Election 2025 dates are announced by the Election Commission of India on Tuesday. Delhi assembly election 2025 This is the first big election that is going to happen this year. Delhi Assembly election 2020 result In 2020, the BJP won just eight seats including Rohini, Badarpur, Laxmi Nagar, Vishwas Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Rohtas Nagar, Ghonda and Karawal Nagar. …

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'
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Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'

India TV News  

Ajit Pawar controversial statement: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his temper during an event on Sunday, addressing the people of his constituency, Baramati. In the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party alliance, known as 'Mahayuti', secured a resounding victory, winning 230 out of 288 seats. Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena claimed …

Mahayuti will win 40 seats from north Mumbai in civic polls: Goyal
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Mahayuti will win 40 seats from north Mumbai in civic polls: Goyal

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Union minister and local MP Piyush Goyal on Saturday said the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance will win 40 seats from north Mumbai in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. Work on projects like the Coastal Road, Lokhandwala DP Road, Malad Development Project, development of playgrounds, construction of cultural centers, parking arrangements in Borivali, measures to improve healthcare services, studies and plans …

Assembly Elections 2024: BJP soared while Congress struggled– a look back at numbers
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Assembly Elections 2024: BJP soared while Congress struggled– a look back at numbers

Live Mint  

India, along with over 60 other nations, voted in 2024. Apart from the Lok Sabha election held in April-May that created a politically-charged atmosphere across the country, the year saw crucial assembly elections in states like Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir. Assembly Elections 2024: Of the 963 seats that went to polls across states in 2024, the BJP won 362 …

MLA Jankar raises questions on Ajit’s victory, EVM usage
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MLA Jankar raises questions on Ajit’s victory, EVM usage

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Nationalist Congress Party MLA Uttam Jankar, representing the Malshiras assembly constituency, has raised doubt over the credibility of the electronic voting machine, questioning deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s victory in the recent state assembly polls. NCP MLA Uttam Jankar has raised doubt over the credibility of EVM, questioning deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s victory in the recent state assembly …

Ajit Pawar-led NCP preparing to contest 25 seats in Delhi assembly polls
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Ajit Pawar-led NCP preparing to contest 25 seats in Delhi assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Keen to get the status of ‘national party’ back, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP will contest the Delhi assembly elections, scheduled to be held in February. In a major setback, the Election Commission on April 11, 2023, withdrew the national party status of the NCP on the grounds that it no longer fulfilled the eligibility criteria. The EC also revoked …

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Ajit Pawar’s NCP Releases First List of 11 Candidates, Opts For Solo Contest
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Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Ajit Pawar’s NCP Releases First List of 11 Candidates, Opts For Solo Contest

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Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party on Saturday released its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls slated to be held in February next year. While the NCP contested the Maharashtra elections in an alliance with the NDA, it decided to field separate candidates on 11 seats in the …

Year in Review | How was 2024 for India’s Opposition?
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Year in Review | How was 2024 for India’s Opposition?

The Hindu  

Denying the Bharatiya Janata Party a majority was the highlight for the Opposition this year as Prime Minister Narendra Modi got re-elected for a historic third term. Through the year, the Opposition was divided on the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, united on the Lok Sabha campaign front with Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and divided yet again during Rajya …

AAP secures 55 per cent of total seats in Punjab civic body elections; majority in one corporation only
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AAP secures 55 per cent of total seats in Punjab civic body elections; majority in one corporation only

New Indian Express  

More than 3,300 candidates contested in the civic body polls and a total of 37.32 lakh voters were eligible to vote in the elections. Voter turnout was 65.85 per cent; polling percentage at Phagwara was 55.21 per cent, Jalandhar 50.27 per cent, Amritsar 44.05 per cent, Ludhiana 46.95 per cent and Patiala 32.95 per cent. Congress secured 25 seats, BJP …

AAP steps up heat over Shah's remarks against Ambedkar
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AAP steps up heat over Shah's remarks against Ambedkar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday demanded an apology and resignation from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on B R Ambedkar in Parliament. With Delhi Assembly elections approaching, party sources revealed that AAP is positioning this issue to consolidate its Dalit voter base and retain dominance in the 12 reserved seats of the national capital. …

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

Live Mint  

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

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: 39 MLA’s take oath as ministers
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Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: 39 MLA’s take oath as ministers

The Hindu  

After days of friction and wrangling, the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government on Sunday appointed 39 new Ministers, taking the Cabinet strength to 42. Prominent appointments include BJP State president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar, and party leaders Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Girish Mahajan; Shiv Sena leaders Gulabrao Patil, Pratap Sarnaik, Dada Bhuse, and Sanjay Rathod; and Nationalist Congress …

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

Those left out in cabinet expansion to also get chance later: Maharashtra DyCM Ajit Pawar
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Those left out in cabinet expansion to also get chance later: Maharashtra DyCM Ajit Pawar

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said the ruling Mahayuti will also give a chance to other legislators, who have not found a place in the current ministry, during this government's tenure. "We will give an opportunity to others also for two-and-a-half years," NCP leader Pawar said addressing a gathering of his party workers in Nagpur before …

Ahead of Winter Session, Maharashtra prepares for cabinet expansion
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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 …

BJP state executive meet in Shirdi on Jan. 12
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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 …

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024 Analysis: How Hemant Soren-led JMM Cemented INDIA Bloc’s Significant Win
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Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024 Analysis: How Hemant Soren-led JMM Cemented INDIA Bloc’s Significant Win

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 10, 2024 17:44 IST - 10 MINS READ The 2024 Jharkhand Assembly election result marked a pivotal moment in the State’s political landscape. The one ST reserved seat won by the BJP was that of Champai Soren, who was the State’s Chief Minister and a JMM party member until a few months back. BJP’s missteps Despite securing …

Analysing the BJP’s Rise to Power in Maharashtra
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Analysing the BJP’s Rise to Power in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 09, 2024 17:23 IST - 10 MINS READ The verdict in favour of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra Assembly election has not only surprised voters and observers but even seasoned political analysts and politicians by the sheer scale of its victory. The BJP and its alliance partners, Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party, got …

BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar re-elected as the Speaker of 15th Maharashtra Assembly
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BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar re-elected as the Speaker of 15th Maharashtra Assembly

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Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rahul Narwekar was on Monday elected unopposed as the Speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly. Narwekar, during his tenure as Speaker of the 14th Maharashtra Assembly for two and a half years, he had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and real Shiv Sena after a split in the Uddhav …

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

‘Accept defeat’: Devendra Fadnavis on Sharad Pawar's Maharashtra poll comparison
1 month ago

‘Accept defeat’: Devendra Fadnavis on Sharad Pawar's Maharashtra poll comparison

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis responded on Sunday to Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar’s remarks on the Mahayuti alliance’s win in the Assembly elections. File photo of the President of NCP Mr. Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during 61st Birthday celebration of Mr.Dilip Walse Patil and Gauravgranth Prakashan at Ravindranatya Mandir, Prabhadevi in Mumbai. “Let's see …

Maharashtra: Opposition Aghadi MLAs Take Oath A Day After Boycotting Ceremony Over EVM 'Misuse'
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1 month ago

Maharashtra: Opposition Aghadi MLAs Take Oath A Day After Boycotting Ceremony Over EVM 'Misuse'

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Maharashtra Govt Formation: Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi MLAs took oath in the Maharashtra Assembly on Sunday, a day after boycotting the ceremony alleging misuse of EVMs in the recently-held state elections. Congress's Nana Patole, Vijay Wadettiwar and Amit Deshmukh, NCP leader Jitendra Awhad, Shiv Sena 's Aaditya Thackeray and Rohit Pawar were some of the prominent opposition MLAs who took …

MVA need not fret over poll defeat; people not enthused by Mahayuti victory: Sharad Pawar
1 month ago

MVA need not fret over poll defeat; people not enthused by Mahayuti victory: Sharad Pawar

New Indian Express  

Pawar, however, noted that in the 1980s, when his own party was reduced to just six MLAs following defections, he still became the Leader of the Opposition for a year, followed by Mrinal Gore and Nihal Ahmed as the Opposition decided to rotate the post. Pawar said the comparison between votes polled and seats won by political parties in Maharashtra …

‘Accept defeat’: CM Fadnavis counters Sharad Pawar’s remark on vote-seat discrepancies
1 month ago

‘Accept defeat’: CM Fadnavis counters Sharad Pawar’s remark on vote-seat discrepancies

New Indian Express  

The BJP hit back at Pawar with the state party president Chandrashekhar Bawankule asking the senior politician to accept the people's mandate gracefully instead of misleading them. He posted voting data from previous elections on X to reject Pawar's claim of fewer seats won by opposition MVA allies despite securing more votes in the assembly polls. The NCP chief said …

MVA leaders meet Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, seek deputy speaker's post; Patole cites tradition
1 month ago

MVA leaders meet Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, seek deputy speaker's post; Patole cites tradition

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders on Sunday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and sought the deputy speaker's post for one of the constituent parties in the opposition alliance. The leaders told Fadnavis the opposition would allow the speaker of the assembly to be elected unopposed but wanted the ruling side to follow protocol and give them the deputy speaker's …

People not enthused by Mahayuti victory: Sharad Pawar
1 month ago

People not enthused by Mahayuti victory: Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said there was no enthusiasm visible among the people of Maharashtra after the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Mahayuti coalition’s landslide victory in the recent assembly elections. NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said there was no enthusiasm visible among the people of Maharashtra after BJP-led Mahayuti coalition’s landslide victory in recent …

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

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

How BJP captured western Maharashtra, won over Marathas? Devendra Fadnavis replies
1 month ago

How BJP captured western Maharashtra, won over Marathas? Devendra Fadnavis replies

India Today  

Dismissing speculations of Maratha anger against the BJP, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that it was, in fact, the coming together of the Marathas and OBCs that helped the party secure its biggest tally. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Fadnavis revealed how the BJP clawed back support among the Maratha community after the Lok Sabha debacle and …

Maharashtra oath ceremony: Ambanis, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan among attendees of grand event
1 month ago

Maharashtra oath ceremony: Ambanis, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan among attendees of grand event

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and celebrated cricketer Sachin Tendulkar were among the attendees of the grand swearing-in ceremony of the new government of Maharashtra, in which Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister for the third time. Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, …

Devendra Fadnavis Oath Ceremony: Fadnavis Visits Mumba Devi Temple Before Taking Oath as CM
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Devendra Fadnavis Oath Ceremony: Fadnavis Visits Mumba Devi Temple Before Taking Oath as CM

ABP News  

Twelve days after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Mahayuti alliance claimed to form the government on Wednesday. Today, on Thursday, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis will take the oath as the Chief Minister of the state for the third time. On Wednesday, Fadnavis, along with the state's Acting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party …

Fadnavis Prays at Siddhivinayak Temple Before Taking Oath as Maharashtra's New CM
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1 month ago

Fadnavis Prays at Siddhivinayak Temple Before Taking Oath as Maharashtra's New CM

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Devendra Fadnavis, ahead of taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time, visited the Siddhivinayak Temple. On December 5, Fadnavis will take the oath as Chief Minister, accompanied by Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, who will assume the roles of Deputy Chief Ministers. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Mumbai’s historic Azad Maidan at …

Devendra Fadnavis Visits Siddhivinayak Temple Before Taking Oath as Maharashtra CM
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1 month ago

Devendra Fadnavis Visits Siddhivinayak Temple Before Taking Oath as Maharashtra CM

ABP News  

Devendra Fadnavis, ahead of taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time, visited the Siddhivinayak Temple. On December 5, Fadnavis will take the oath as Chief Minister, accompanied by Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, who will assume the roles of Deputy Chief Ministers. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Mumbai’s historic Azad Maidan at …

Will new Maharashtra CM be finally announced? All eyes on BJP’s crucial Mumbai meeting today
1 month, 1 week 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 new Cabinet: How power share formula take shape with Devendra Fadnavis as CM
1 month, 1 week 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, …

Maharashtra CM Live Updates: Mahayuti set to name chief minister tomorrow
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

Unhappy with results, this Maharashtra village plans re-poll with ballot papers
1 month, 1 week ago

Unhappy with results, this Maharashtra village plans re-poll with ballot papers

India Today  

A village in Maharashtra's Solapur has planned to conduct a re-vote today using ballot papers after residents were unhappy with the Election Commission of India's results for the recently-concluded Assembly polls in the state. In the Assembly polls, Malshiras NCP candidate Uttam Jankar defeated BJP's Ram Satpute. The results have caused outrage among villagers, who are largely supporters of the …

How MVA lost the plot in the Maharashtra assembly polls
1 month, 1 week ago

How MVA lost the plot in the Maharashtra assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Though the Maharashtra elections were widely expected to be closely contested, they turned out to be far from that. A significant blow to the MVA has been its diminished grip on Maharashtra’s political economy over the last five years, mainly caused by the defection of Shinde and Ajit Pawar, who were instrumental in managing extensive patronage networks and resource allocation …

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

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis next CM, Eknath Shinde's son his deputy? Where things stand
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

Maharashtra: Sparks Fly In Mahayuti Over Leadership As CM Pick To Be Finalised Today — Updates
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Sparks Fly In Mahayuti Over Leadership As CM Pick To Be Finalised Today — Updates

ABP News  

Maharashtra Govt Formation: The Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, which secured a commanding victory in the recent assembly elections, is grappling with internal disagreements even as it inches towards government formation. The alliance, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, won 230 of the 288 assembly seats. Eknath Shinde Says Maharashtra CM Decision On Monday, Aaditya Thackeray …

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MLA says party ‘could have won 90-100 seats if…’
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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