Shrikant Shinde, son of Eknath Shinde, rejects reports of Deputy Chief Minister’s post amid deadlock - Maharashtra News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shrikant Shinde, son of Eknath Shinde, rejects reports of Deputy Chief Minister’s post amid deadlock - Maharashtra News

India Today  

Shiv Sena MP and son of Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday rejected reports of a demand for the Deputy Chief Minister post for him. Shrikant Shinde's name emerged in discussions as a contender for the Deputy Chief Minister post after the party said that Eknath Shinde would not be accepting the position. However, party sources indicated that Shiv Sena is pushing for key portfolios, including the Home Ministry, along with the Deputy Chief Minister post, which could be offered to Shrikant Shinde. Meanwhile, the deadlock over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister continues unresolved even after 10 days of the results, as Eknath Shinde cancelled his meetings today due to being unwell.

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Did Shinde Sena ministers skip Chaava screening due to guardian minister post row?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Did Shinde Sena ministers skip Chaava screening due to guardian minister post row?

India Today  

Ministers and MLAs from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction skipped the screening of the Bollywood film Chhava amid the unresolved issue of the Raigad Guardian Minister post. The Shiv Sena's absence from the screening gave rise to speculation it was a deliberate snub by the party over the unresolved issue of the Raigad Guardian Minister post. …

'Devendra Fadnavis and I switched roles, Ajit dada's is fixed', Eknath Shinde jokes
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Devendra Fadnavis and I switched roles, Ajit dada's is fixed', Eknath Shinde jokes

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday took a playful jab at fellow deputy Ajit Pawar, saying his role stayed constant while he switched chairs with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. But yes, Ajit Dada's role is constant," Shinde said, as Fadnavis and Pawar, sitting next to him during a joint press conference, laughed. In December last year, after Mahayuti …

Unclear who Eknath Shinde targeted with 'do not take me lightly' remark: Ajit Pawar
1 month ago

Unclear who Eknath Shinde targeted with 'do not take me lightly' remark: Ajit Pawar

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said it was unclear who was the target of Eknath Shinde’s remark that he should not be taken lightly. “Recently, Shinde used a phrase, ‘don’t take me lightly.’ It is still not clear who was the target of those remarks,” Pawar said in Shinde’s presence at the Talkatora Stadium. “It is still …

Ajit Pawar holds key meet without Shinde Sena MLAs as Mahayuti rift widens
1 month, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar holds key meet without Shinde Sena MLAs as Mahayuti rift widens

India Today  

Amid reports of a widening conflict within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance, Nationalist Congress Party Ajit Pawar held a meeting of the District Planning and Development Committee of Raigad in the absence of lawmakers from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. In Raigad, Shinde Sena's Bharat Gogavale has staked his claim, while the NCP's Aditi Tatkare, who is also the state's incumbent …

Eknath Shinde again skips meeting called by Devendra Fadnavis, fuels rift talk
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde again skips meeting called by Devendra Fadnavis, fuels rift talk

India Today  

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has again skipped a meeting called by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis amid speculation that the Shiv Sena chief is still sulking on being denied the top post and a disagreement over the appointment of guardian ministers. However, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said Shinde did not attend the meeting as one of his family members …

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra | Details
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra | Details

India TV News  

Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government came into power after much political upheaval around who will take up what office. The meeting saw the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and second Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, although from the Shinde Shiv Sena party's side Minister of State Yogesh Kadam and other ministers also attended the meeting. BJP has used Eknath Shinde: Sanjay …

BJP to check Eknath Shinde on home turf of Thane
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP to check Eknath Shinde on home turf of Thane

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party, emboldened by its sweeping victory in the recent assembly elections, is determined to expand its dominance – even at the expense of its allies. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde Although Shinde is guardian minister of Thane, BJP minister Ganesh Naik, who is guardian minister of neighbouring Palghar district, will hold a …

BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims Congress’ Wadettiwar
2 months ago

BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims Congress’ Wadettiwar

The Hindu  

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra continues to grapple with internal discontent as Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is reportedly upset and away in his hometown. Senior Congress leader and former Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday sparked speculation by suggesting that the BJP may no longer need Mr. Shinde, hinting at the possibility …

Maharashtra Guardian Ministers Announced: Fadnavis gets Gadchiroli, Ajit Pawar in charge of Pune
2 months ago

Maharashtra Guardian Ministers Announced: Fadnavis gets Gadchiroli, Ajit Pawar in charge of Pune

Live Mint  

The much-awaited list of Guardian Ministers for various districts of Maharashtra was announced on Saturday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis getting the responsibility of Gadchiroli and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar to handle Pune and Beed. Another Deputy CM, Eknath Shinde, who is also the Shiv Sena chief, would be the Guardian Minister of his home district Thane, as well as …

‘You don’t own me’: Ajit Pawar loses cool over memorandums at public event in Baramati
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘You don’t own me’: Ajit Pawar loses cool over memorandums at public event in Baramati

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar lost his cool after receiving multiple memorandums at a public event, telling the crowd they don’t “own” him just for voting for him. Ajit Pawar with Dhananjay Munde While addressing a public meeting in Baramati on Sunday, an irate NCP leader, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, asked the crowd if they had made …

Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'You Will Be Chief Minister Someday': Fadnavis Tells His Deputy Ajit Pawar, Shares 24-Hour Work Plan
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3 months ago

'You Will Be Chief Minister Someday': Fadnavis Tells His Deputy Ajit Pawar, Shares 24-Hour Work Plan

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday made a surprising remark during the ongoing Winter Session in the legislative assembly about his Deputy Ajit Pawar as he wished for the latter to become a Chief Minister someday. The Maharashtra CM also shared details about the working schedule of the Mahayuti leaders, stating that he and his deputies Pawar and Eknath …

You will be Chief Minister one day, Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar
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3 months ago

You will be Chief Minister one day, Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar

India Today  

In a moment that raised eyebrows in Maharashtra's political circles, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made a surprising remark about his deputy, Ajit Pawar, during a speech in the legislative assembly. Ajit Pawar, who recently took oath as Deputy Chief Minister for the sixth time, joined the BJP-led Mahayuti government in 2023 after a dramatic split from the NCP, originally founded …

Sena ministers will get rotational terms: Shinde
3 months, 1 week ago

Sena ministers will get rotational terms: Shinde

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra’s ruling coalition expanded its cabinet on Sunday with 39 new ministers, but suspense continued over the all-important portfolio allocation with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis saying allocations will be made over the next two-to-three days, while his ally and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde announced 2-5-year term limits for ministers from his party. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis with deputy …

Amit Shah’s big remark on Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: ‘Happening as planned, no reason for Eknath Shinde to be upset’
3 months, 1 week ago

Amit Shah’s big remark on Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: ‘Happening as planned, no reason for Eknath Shinde to be upset’

Live Mint  

The BJP-led coalition is preparing for a Cabinet expansion in Maharashtra following a landslide return to power last month. Home Minister Amit Shah insisted on Saturday that there was no rift within the grouping — rubbishing claims that former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was ‘upset’ after missing the top post. Meanwhile sources told PTI that the cabinet expansion would take …

Eknath Shinde has no reason to be upset, no issues in deciding Cabinet: Amit Shah
3 months, 1 week ago

Eknath Shinde has no reason to be upset, no issues in deciding Cabinet: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday dismissed claims suggesting that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde was upset with the BJP over not being reappointed as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and assured that there were no disagreements regarding the allocation of Cabinet portfolios in the state. #AmitShahAtAgendaAajtak | "This time we said it from the beginning that chief minister …

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Is Eknath Shinde unhappy over portfolio allocation? Dy CM skips visit to Delhi
3 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Is Eknath Shinde unhappy over portfolio allocation? Dy CM skips visit to Delhi

Live Mint  

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde is reportedly upset over the allocation of key portfolios. Ahead of the Cabinet expansion in the Mahayuti government, Shinde skipped his visit to New Delhi on December 11 while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar arrived in the national capital. Shinde has been keen on securing the Home Ministry …

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’
3 months, 2 weeks 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 unwilling to give CM post to Devendra Fadnavis? Shiv Sena leader’s BIG reveal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Was Eknath Shinde unwilling to give CM post to Devendra Fadnavis? Shiv Sena leader’s BIG reveal

Live Mint  

Two days after Eknath Shinde took oath as deputy chief minister to Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant has dropped a big revelation that the former Maharashtra chief minister was reluctant to cede the top post to the Bharatiya Janata Party after the party's landslide in the Assembly elections. Uday Samant said Eknath Shinde was not happy with the …

Eknath Shinde wants home portfolio in Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra govt: Shiv Sena leader
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde wants home portfolio in Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra govt: Shiv Sena leader

Hindustan Times  

The Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, reiterated on Friday that its leader has demanded the crucial home portfolio from the BJP, adding that the three Mahayuti allies were holding talks regarding portfolio allocation. Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde takes oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, on Thursday, The Bharatiya …

Was Eknath Shinde upset? What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said about his two deputies
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde: Will extend all possible cooperation to Devendra Fadnavis; will work as a team
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde: Will extend all possible cooperation to Devendra Fadnavis; will work as a team

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said he will extend all possible cooperation to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and will work as a team. Mr. Shinde said when he was the Chief Minister, Mr. Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, both his Deputies, extended cooperation to him and they worked as a team. Maharashtra CM oath ceremony highlights: New CM …

Exclusive: Who persuaded Eknath Shinde? What Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Who persuaded Eknath Shinde? What Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Eknath Shinde agreed to be his deputy after he reached out to the Shiv Sena chief two days before the swearing-in ceremony. Fadnavis said Shinde had accepted in Mahayuti's first meeting after the election win that the Chief Minister would be from BJP. Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar were sworn in as deputy chief …

Shiv Sena leaders discuss Shinde's reluctance to join govt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena leaders discuss Shinde's reluctance to join govt

Deccan Chronicle  

However, Shiv Sena took a dig at the BJP saying it always backstabs its alliance partners and Mr. Shinde’s usefulness is over. Another Shiv Sena leader and former cabinet minister Deepak Kesarkar also confirmed that the MLAs from Shiv Sena requested Eknath Shinde to accept the post of deputy chief minister. “All the MLAs of Shiv Sena met Eknath Shinde …

Devendra Fadnavis returns as Maharashtra Chief Minister for third term with Shinde and Pawar as deputies
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Will work as a team’: Eknath Shinde on serving as deputy CM in Devendra Fadnavis' cabinet
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Will work as a team’: Eknath Shinde on serving as deputy CM in Devendra Fadnavis' cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday assured he will extend all possible cooperation to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and “work as a team”. Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as CM for third time Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra chief minister at a star-studded event headlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai's Azad Maidan. After the event, PM …

Eknath Shinde sparks laughter with ‘dedicated common man’ remark, vows to support CM Fadnavis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde sparks laughter with ‘dedicated common man’ remark, vows to support CM Fadnavis

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday sparked laughter while addressing mediapersons as he called himself a ‘dedicated common man’ while referring to his Deputy Chief Minister post. Shinde, who served as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for two-and-half years, took oath as Deputy CM in the BJP-led Mahayuti government after Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the new chief minister in …

Ajit Pawar breaks records as deputy CM, but his long quest for the top job remains unfulfilled
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar breaks records as deputy CM, but his long quest for the top job remains unfulfilled

The Hindu  

Ajit Pawar took oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister for a record sixth time on Thursday, having demonstrated the invaluable political lessons learned from his uncle — veteran politician, current Opposition leader, and four-time Chief Minister Sharad Pawar — even though the top job still remains elusive. Now, Mr. Ajit Pawar has emerged as the “strongest player”, securing 41 Assembly …

Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Eknath Shinde to take oath as Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde to take oath as Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Sena leader confirms Eknath Shinde to take oath as Deputy CM today
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sena leader confirms Eknath Shinde to take oath as Deputy CM today

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde would be taking oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra at the swearing-in ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday evening, his party colleague Uday Samant announced. BJP Legislature Party Leader Devendra Fadnavis would take oath as Chief Minister, while Mr. Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar would be sworn in as his deputies at the ceremony …

Suspense ends! Eknath Shinde to take oath as Deputy CM of Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspense ends! Eknath Shinde to take oath as Deputy CM of Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant

Live Mint  

Ending speculations over whether outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will assume the role of Deputy CM in the BJP-led Mahayuti government, a Shiv Sena leader on Thursday confirmed that the party chief will take oath this evening. "Eknath Shinde will take oath as Deputy CM of Maharashtra," said Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant. When asked about the delay in making …

Fadnavis to take oath as Maharashtra CM shortly, suspense over Shinde's role continues
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fadnavis to take oath as Maharashtra CM shortly, suspense over Shinde's role continues

Hindustan Times  

Devendra Fadnavis will shortly be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra at Mumbai's Azad Maidan. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde greets BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis as he is elected as Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party leader. Shiv Sena leaders confident Senior Sena leader Uday Samant said all ministers went to Eknath Shinde on Wednesday to convince him to …

No Sena MLA to be part of new govt if Shinde doesn't become dy CM: Party leader
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No Sena MLA to be part of new govt if Shinde doesn't become dy CM: Party leader

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant on Thursday said no MLA from the party will accept any responsibility in the new Maharashtra government if Eknath Shinde does not take oath as deputy chief minister. Talking to reporters hours ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Samant also said no MLA from the Shiv Sena has the intention to become deputy CM and …

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

‘If Eknath Shinde doesn’t take oath as Maharashtra Dy CM…': Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant's big statement
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘If Eknath Shinde doesn’t take oath as Maharashtra Dy CM…': Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant's big statement

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said none of the elected MLAs of the party will take up any ministerial position if outgoing chief minister and party supremo Eknath Shinde does not take oath as deputy chief minister in the new Maharashtra government on Thursday. While BJP legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn-in as the chief minister of Maharashtra …

Maharashtra: How did BJP, aides convince Eknath Shinde to become Deputy CM under Fadnavis?
3 months, 2 weeks 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: …

Fadnavis elected Maha CM, invites Shinde to be his deputy with Ajit Pawar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fadnavis elected Maha CM, invites Shinde to be his deputy with Ajit Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Eleven days after the Mahayuti alliance swept to a landslide win in the Maharashtra assembly elections, it finally became clear who the 31st chief minister of India’s richest state will be. Later in the day, Fadnavis, along with outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party head Ajit Pawar, called on governor CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan, where …

Maharashtra politics: Why Eknath Shinde is bargaining hard with the BJP
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra politics: Why Eknath Shinde is bargaining hard with the BJP

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: He kept his allies, and the people of Maharashtra, guessing for more than a week, but Eknath Shinde will finally take oath as deputy to Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday. As the outgoing chief minister, Shinde believes the home portfolio – and only the home portfolio – would be adequate compensation for being denied the chief minister’s post in the …

Shiv Sena MLAs, leaders convince Eknath Shinde to take up Maharashtra deputy CM post
3 months, 2 weeks 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 to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM along with Ajit Pawar on December 5: Reports
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM along with Ajit Pawar on December 5: Reports

Live Mint  

With Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan inviting the Mahayuti alliance to form the next government, outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will take oath as Deputy Chief Minister in the new government. The oath taking ceremony of Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers will take place at Azad Maidan in Mumbai at 5.30 pm in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. …

Eknath Shinde to take oath as Maharashtra's deputy CM tomorrow: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde to take oath as Maharashtra's deputy CM tomorrow: Report

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde will reportedly take oath as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra in Mumbai's Azad Maidan on Thursday. Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde with BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP chief Ajit Pawar during a press conference. Apart from Shinde, NCP leader Ajit Pawar will also take oath as the second deputy chief minister of …

Eknath Shinde Teases Ajit Pawar At Mahayuti Presser: 'Dada Experienced In Taking Both Morning, Evening Oaths'
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Eknath Shinde accepts post of Maharashtra Dy CM, to take oath with Fadnavis tomorrow
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde accepts post of Maharashtra Dy CM, to take oath with Fadnavis tomorrow

Firstpost  

After days of impasse, the next Maharashtra government has begun taking shape as Fadnavis, Shinde and Pawar will take oath as the chief minister and deputy chief ministers of the state Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar during a Mahayuti workers meeting, in Mumbai on July 6, 2024. Caretaker Chief Minister of …

Mahayuti stakes claim to form govt in Maharashtra, Fadnavis to take oath as CM tomorrow
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'CM, Deputy CM Just Technical Posts, Mahayuti Leaders To Work Together': Fadnavis After Staking Claim To Form Govt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'CM, Deputy CM Just Technical Posts, Mahayuti Leaders To Work Together': Fadnavis After Staking Claim To Form Govt

ABP News  

Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday staked the claim for government formation in Maharashtra. After handing the letter of support to the Maharashtra Governor, Mahayuti leaders, including Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar addressed a press conference on the government formation. Fadnavis said that the posts of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers in the state are just technical …

Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde Set to Become Maharashtra's New Deputy CM
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde Set to Become Maharashtra's New Deputy CM

ABP News  

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will be the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, with his appointment officially confirmed. Meanwhile, an agreement has been reached to make Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar the Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra. Under Fadnavis's leadership, the BJP performed exceptionally well in the Maharashtra assembly elections. The BJP emerged as the largest party, winning 132 seats, with …

Maharashtra CM Suspense Ends: Fadnavis To Take Oath As CM, Eknath Shinde To Be His Deputy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra CM Suspense Ends: Fadnavis To Take Oath As CM, Eknath Shinde To Be His Deputy

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Maharashtra CM Suspense Ends: BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as the chief minister on Thursday, while Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar will be deputy chief ministers. Shiv Sena leader Bharatshet Gogawale addressed media queries about Shinde’s role in the government formation, stating, “Devendra Fadnavis had come to meet him Eknath Shinde to inquire about his ill health. After …

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