‘If Eknath Shinde doesn’t take oath as Maharashtra Dy CM…': Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant's big statement
3 months, 3 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 for the third time, there is no clarity on whether Eknath Shinde will take oath as his deputy, even though speculation suggest he would. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Uday Samant said all ministers went to Eknath Shinde on Wednesday to convince him to join the new Maharashtra government. Samant said he and others told Eknath Shinde to join as deputy chief minister or else they won't take ministership.

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Patole says CM post offer to Shinde, Pawar was Holi joke
1 week, 6 days ago

Patole says CM post offer to Shinde, Pawar was Holi joke

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai:Former Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Sunday denied making an offer of the chief ministerial post to deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde by forming an alliance with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Patole had claimed that if Shinde and Ajit crossed over to the Opposition camp, they could even get the CM chair on a ‘rotational …

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena

The Hindu  

In a big jolt to the Congress party in Maharashtra, former Pune legislator Ravindra Dhangekar on Monday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Eknath Shinde. Mr. Dhangekar also contested the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly poll from Kasba seat, but was defeated by BJP's Hemant Rasne. Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Dhangekar said he would meet Deputy Chief Minister Eknath …

Ceasefire between CM Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ceasefire between CM Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde?

Hindustan Times  

Is there going to be a ceasefire between chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, who are locked in a cold war? His aides said Fadnavis did not want the ruling alliance to be a divided house when it was facing trouble: One of its ministers, Dhananjay Munde, had to resign within two months of the formation …

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday slammed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde over his criticism of Uddhav Thackeray for not attending the Maha Kumbh. Raut turned the tables on Shinde by asking why he did not question RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Raut asked Shinde why he did not question RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's absence from the Maha Kumbh, …

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

There are ‘many Eknath Shindes’ in Congress, and DKS may be one of them, says Ashok
1 month ago

There are ‘many Eknath Shindes’ in Congress, and DKS may be one of them, says Ashok

The Hindu  

Close on the heels of some Congress leaders reportedly expressing suspicion that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. While Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok remarked that Mr. Shivakumar may be one of the “Eknath Shindes” of Karnataka, BJP State president B.Y. These developments are a fallout of that.” When asked if Mr. Shivakumar would turn out to be …

BJP’s Ganesh Naik hold janata durbar in Thane, ruffles Sena feathers
1 month ago

BJP’s Ganesh Naik hold janata durbar in Thane, ruffles Sena feathers

Hindustan Times  

THANE: Despite opposition from the Shiv Sena, forest minister Ganesh Naik of the BJP on Monday held a janata darbar or people’s court in Thane, the home turf of Shiv Sena chief and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Naik’s durbar is being viewed in political circles as the BJP’s plan to expand in Thane, a city where the Shiv Sena …

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 …

With Mahayuti win, clear verdict on true Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah
1 month, 1 week ago

With Mahayuti win, clear verdict on true Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister on Saturday praised the people of Maharashtra for their clear mandate for the Mahayuti in the State Assembly elections. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided Jan Dhan accounts to you all, Rahul Gandhi said what are we going to transfer to these accounts. By giving a historic mandate, the people of Maharashtra also delivered a clear verdict …

Eknath Shinde's cryptic 'don't take me lightly' message amid Mahayuti rift rumours
1 month, 1 week ago

Eknath Shinde's cryptic 'don't take me lightly' message amid Mahayuti rift rumours

Hindustan Times  

Amid rumours of a rift brewing within Maharashtra's ruling alliance, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde warned his detractors on Friday to not "take me lightly". Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, his Rajasthan counterpart Bhajanlal Sharma, and other dignitaries during the swearing-in ceremony of the Delhi government. Eknath Shinde, referring to his rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray …

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde calls Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ’Ladli Behna,’ says ‘It’s a matter of joy’
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde calls Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ’Ladli Behna,’ says ‘It’s a matter of joy’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde congratulated Rekha Gupta on Thursday for being elected as Chief Minister of Delhi. The national capital's Ramlila Maidan will host a ceremony today to officially appoint Rekha Gupta as Chief Minister of Delhi. Thanking PM Modi and the BJP party leadership Rekha Gupta said,"Delhi CM designate Rekha Gupta says, "It is a huge responsibility. …

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has rejected reports of cracks between the three parties in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. The latest flashpoint comes amid speculation of a tussle within the ruling Mahayuti alliance partners over various issues, especially between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Eknath Shinde’s DCM medical aid cell Shinde's move to set up …

Power tussle in Maharashtra? Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde set up parallel offices
1 month, 1 week ago

Power tussle in Maharashtra? Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde set up parallel offices

India Today  

Amid speculation of a power tussle in the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set up an assistance desk and the medical assistance desk, while his deputy Eknath Shinde is running his own medical assistance desk just next to Fadnavis's offices. However, leaders and ministers from the Shinde's Shiv Sena adopted a different tone, suggesting that the …

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?

India Today  

After using Eknath Shinde to split the Shiv Sena in June 2022, led by then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, is the BJP trying to use another Thackeray to now curtail Shinde’s influence? Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis meeting Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray at the latter’s residence in Dadar has intensified speculation about a possible tie-up between the two …

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde

The Hindu  

A political war of words emerged between Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc’s Maharashtra partners Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party, a day after senior leader Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Further, rubbing salt to the wound, Shiv Sena Shinde group leaders also travelled to Delhi to pay a courtesy visit to Sharad Pawar. Meanwhile, Sanjay …

Udhav Sena left red faced after alliance partner Sharad Pawar feliticitates Eknath Shinde, asks 'how can he honour a betrayer'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Udhav Sena left red faced after alliance partner Sharad Pawar feliticitates Eknath Shinde, asks 'how can he honour a betrayer'

Op India  

The Shiv Sena strongly criticised its ally, NCP leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday for felicitating Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, highlighting rifts within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut stated that honouring someone who played a key role in splitting the Shiv Sena and “weakening Maharashtra” was a serious insult to the sentiments of the Marathi …

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’

Live Mint  

Sharad Pawar felicitated Eknath Shinde during an event in Delhi on on Tuesday — drawing sharp criticism from the allied Shiv Sena. The Uddhav Thackeray led faction claimed that the move had hurt the “sentiments of Marathi people” and deemed the Deputy Chief Minister an “enemy of Maharashtra”. The Shiv Sena leader however contended that Pawar should not have attended …

Ajit Pawar holds key meet without Shinde Sena MLAs as Mahayuti rift widens
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi, state BJP president Manmohan Samal thank PM, voters for Delhi victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi, state BJP president Manmohan Samal thank PM, voters for Delhi victory

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and state BJP president Manmohan Samal expressed their gratitude to the voters of Delhi and PM Narendra Modi for the resounding victory of the saffron party in the Assembly elections. This is a reflection of Delhites’ trust and faith in the strong leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards a developed India and developed …

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Uday Samant on Friday claimed that several leaders from the Opposition Shiv Sena are in contact with the Shiv Sena faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and will join the party in phases. Mr. Shinde’s faction was later recognised as the official Shiv Sena and retained the party’s bow-and-arrow symbol, while Mr. Thackeray’s faction adopted …

Is 'Operation Tiger' Tearing Into Uddhav's Shiv Sena? 6 MPs Leaning Towards Eknath Shinde After Poll Debacle
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is 'Operation Tiger' Tearing Into Uddhav's Shiv Sena? 6 MPs Leaning Towards Eknath Shinde After Poll Debacle

ABP News  

After facing a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray is likely to face another massive setback as six Shiv Sena MPs are anticipated to shift to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, sources told ABP News. Through 'Operation Tiger', six out of the nine MPs from the Thackeray faction may join the Shinde camp in the upcoming days. …

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde, says 'keep aside ED, CBI and fight with us'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde, says 'keep aside ED, CBI and fight with us'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday openly challenged Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and said he should keep aside ED, CBI, Income Tax and Police, and come and fight with him. Eknath Shinde on 'Operation Tiger' Earlier today, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that multiple MLAs of Shiv Sena are in touch with him to join Shiv …

Eknath Shinde again skips meeting called by Devendra Fadnavis, fuels rift talk
1 month, 3 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 …

‘Whatever stand Ajit Pawar takes will be final’: Devendra Fadnavis on demand for NCP minister Munde's ouster
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Whatever stand Ajit Pawar takes will be final’: Devendra Fadnavis on demand for NCP minister Munde's ouster

Hindustan Times  

Putting the ball in his deputy's court, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said Ajit Pawar will take a decision about NCP minister Dhananjay Munde who is under fire over the Beed sarpanch murder case. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. Whatever stand Ajit Pawar takes, will be final," the CM added. Munde has …

BJP to check Eknath Shinde on home turf of Thane
2 months 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 …

Eknath Shinde urges party workers to prepare for municipal elections: ‘Must achieve landslide victory'
2 months ago

Eknath Shinde urges party workers to prepare for municipal elections: ‘Must achieve landslide victory'

India TV News  

Mumbai: As the local body and municipal elections are fast approaching, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde called upon party workers 'Shiv Sainiks' to work towards achieving a landslide victory in the upcoming local self-government elections and emphasised the importance of securing a win from the municipal corporation to the gram sabha level. On the 99th …

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon
2 months ago

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant on Thursday claimed that three MPs and five MLAs from the Uddhav Thackeray faction will soon join the Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena group. “Three MPs and five MLAs of Shiv Sena have met deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and will soon join Shiv Sena. Four MLAs, three MPs and numerous district heads will soon …

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant claims several MPs, MLAs of Shiv Sena-UBT, Congress to join Shinde camp
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2 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant claims several MPs, MLAs of Shiv Sena-UBT, Congress to join Shinde camp

India TV News  

After the failure of the Mahavikas Aghadi in the assembly elections, there is a possibility of a breakup in the MVA camp. Meanwhile, according to Shiv Sena Shinde group leader and Industries Minister Uday Samant there is talk in political circles that the Congress and Shiv Sena Thackeray group will suffer a setback. “4 MLAs, 3 MPs and 5 Congress …

BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims Congress’ Wadettiwar
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Friction between Mahayuti allies intensifies with guardian ministership issue, Shinde’s decisions being reversed
2 months, 1 week ago

Friction between Mahayuti allies intensifies with guardian ministership issue, Shinde’s decisions being reversed

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: While the recent exercise of appointing guardian ministers has exposed the rift between the BJP and Shiv Sena, the tussle within the ruling alliance has been brewing for the last two months and is expected to intensify in the coming days with regard to the sharing of statutory boards and corporations. All is not well between the Mahayuti allies …

Maharashtra: NCP's Munde, under fire over sarpanch murder, dropped as Beed guardian minister; CM gets Gadchiroli
2 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: NCP's Munde, under fire over sarpanch murder, dropped as Beed guardian minister; CM gets Gadchiroli

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party leader and Food and Civil Supplies minister Dhananjay Munde was missing from the list of guardian ministers appointed by the Maharashtra government on Saturday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also handles the Home Department, would be the guardian minister of the Naxal-affected Gadchiroli district, news agency PTI reported. Munde, an MLA from the Parali assembly constituency …

Maharashtra Guardian Ministers Announced: Fadnavis gets Gadchiroli, Ajit Pawar in charge of Pune
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Eknath Shinde didn’t want MNS in Mahayuti: Raj
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde didn’t want MNS in Mahayuti: Raj

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday blamed deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde for his party not being part of the Mahayuti alliance in the assembly elections. Eknath Shinde didn’t want MNS in Mahayuti: Raj In a meeting called by him to discuss the party’s plans for civic elections that could be held this year, Thackeray told his …

‘You don’t own me’: Ajit Pawar loses cool over memorandums at public event in Baramati
2 months, 3 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 …

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

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

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 …

Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family
3 months 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?
3 months, 1 week 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 …

'You Will Be Chief Minister Someday': Fadnavis Tells His Deputy Ajit Pawar, Shares 24-Hour Work Plan
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

Ram Shinde unanimously elected chairman of Maharashtra legislative council
3 months, 1 week ago

Ram Shinde unanimously elected chairman of Maharashtra legislative council

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur: Ram Shinde, the Bharatiya Janata Party legislator and a former minister, was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the Maharashtra legislative council on Thursday. Ram Shinde files his nomination papers for Maharashtra legislative council chairperson The position had been vacant since July 7, 2022, after the term of Nationalist Congress Party leader Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar ended. Deputy chairman of …

You will be CM one day, my wishes are with you: Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Assembly
3 months, 1 week ago

You will be CM one day, my wishes are with you: Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Assembly

India TV News  

Maharashtra: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said he and his deputies Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde would work 24/7 in shifts. Turning to Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis said in the legislative, “You are called ‘permanent deputy CM’ but my wishes are with you and you will be the CM someday.” Ajit Pawar on December 5 took oath as the deputy …

You will be Chief Minister one day, Devendra Fadnavis tells Ajit Pawar
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

BJP’s Ram Shinde set to become legislative council chairperson
3 months, 1 week ago

BJP’s Ram Shinde set to become legislative council chairperson

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: Bharatiya Janata Party member of the upper house, Ram Shinde, the consensus candidate for the post of the chairperson of the state legislative council, filed his nomination on Wednesday. BJP’s Ram Shinde set to become legislative council chairperson Shinde, 55, a Dhangar leader and a former Maharashtra minister, who unsuccessfully fought Assembly election from Karjat-Jamkhed against Rohit Pawar of …

Maharashtra Cabinet: Will Chhagan Bhujbal quit Ajit Pawar’s NCP? Rumours swirl around OBC leader
3 months, 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. …

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what
3 months, 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 …

Mahayuti to audit ministers' performance in Maharashtra
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahayuti to audit ministers' performance in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the Mahayuti allies have agreed to conduct a "performance audit" of ministers during their tenure. While Fadnavis has not mentioned any timeline, Deputy CM and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said the ministers of his party will get two-and-a-half years and those who perform will progress.Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar …

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar denied ministerial berth, resigns from party post
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Maharashtra: 39 ministers take oath, may be replaced after 2.5 years
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: 39 ministers take oath, may be replaced after 2.5 years

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR/MUMBAI: Ten days after chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, were sworn in on December 5 in Mumbai, 39 legislators from the three ruling parties took oath as ministers and ministers of state at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur on Sunday. Nagpur, Dec 15 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, …

Sena ministers will get rotational terms: Shinde
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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 …

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