Maharashtra Speaker Holds Ajit Pawar Faction As Real NCP, Dismisses Plea To Disqualify MLAs
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Maharashtra Speaker Holds Ajit Pawar Faction As Real NCP, Dismisses Plea To Disqualify MLAs

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Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar refused to disqualify MLAs from the NCP supremo Sharad Pawar or Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's factions of the NCP and relied on the Election Commission's order - recognising Ajit Pawar as the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party. The speakers office cannot be used to quell opposition.” With respect to disqualifications of either faction the Speaker said, “Respondents cannot be held to be disqualified on any of the grounds as they do not amount to voluntarily giving membership of the party.” The SPLIT In July 2023, a division occurred within the Nationalist Congress Party as a faction led by Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel broke ranks from Sharad Pawar, then NCP supremo, and joined the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. Simultaneously, in July 2023, the Ajit Pawar faction petitioned the Election Commission of India to acquire the official symbol of the NCP, asserting that they enjoyed the support of the majority of NCP MLAs. In response, the Sharad Pawar faction lodged petitions before the Maharashtra Speaker, seeking the disqualification of Ajit Pawar and the supporting MLAs under the tenth schedule of the Constitution, alleging defection from the party ranks. Sharad Pawar has also approached the Supreme Court challenging the ECI's decision to recognize the Ajit Pawar faction as the Nationalist Congress Party.

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'You Will Be Chief Minister Someday': Fadnavis Tells His Deputy Ajit Pawar, Shares 24-Hour Work Plan
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4 days, 10 hours 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 CM someday’: Devendra Fadnavis tells NCP chief Ajit Pawar
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’You will be CM someday’: Devendra Fadnavis tells NCP chief Ajit Pawar

Live Mint  

“You will be CM someday,” Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar on Thursday. On December 5, Ajit Pawar, who has been vocal about his chief ministerial ambitions, became the deputy CM of Maharashtra for the sixth time. Fadnavis also said that Ajit Pawar will work in the morning since he is an early riser, …

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

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

Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Overlooked for berth, Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar quits party posts
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Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Overlooked for berth, Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar quits party posts

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar has resigned from all party posts while expressing disappointment at not being included in the Maharashtra cabinet. Speaking to reporters in Bhandara on Sunday, Mr. Bhondekar, who was the Shiv Sena's deputy leader and co-ordinator for eastern Vidarbha districts, claimed his party head and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had promised him a cabinet berth. …

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

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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 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 …

Maharashtra cabinet expansion today, oath ceremony at Nagpur
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Maharashtra cabinet expansion today, oath ceremony at Nagpur

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The cabinet expansion of the BJP-led Mahayuti government is likely to take place on Sunday evening at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur and portfolios will be allocated later even as the three alliance partners are still engaged in talks to finalise the formula for sharing ministerial berths. One is 15:8:7 in which 15 ministers of the BJP will take oath, …

Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah, says Maharashtra Cabinet expansion on December 14
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Ajit Pawar meets Amit Shah, says Maharashtra Cabinet expansion on December 14

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar on Thursday confirmed December 14 as the date for the expansion of the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Cabinet. Responding to a question on Maharashtra Cabinet expansion, Pawar said that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has met with Amit Shah regarding this and the Cabinet expansion will take place …

Ajit Pawar along with Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal visits Sharad Pawar's residence to wish his birthday
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Ajit Pawar along with Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal visits Sharad Pawar's residence to wish his birthday

India TV News  

National Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar wished his uncle and chief of a rival faction, NCP Sharad Pawar on his birthday on Thursday. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister along with his wife and party leaders, including Praful Patel, and Chhagan Bhujbal visited the residence of Sharad Pawar to wish him on his birthday. Meanwhile, the Pawar family saw a bitter split …

Ajit Pawar meets uncle Sharad Pawar on his 85th birthday at his Delhi residence
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Ajit Pawar meets uncle Sharad Pawar on his 85th birthday at his Delhi residence

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The meeting of nephew Ajit Pawar and uncle Sharad Pawar in Delhi on the occasion of senior Pawar's 85th birthday sparked the speculations of two Pawars coming together in state politics. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, his spouse Sunetra Pawar, NCP leader Praful Patel, NCP state president Sunil Tatkare, NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal met NCP president and former …

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
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Maharashtra: CM Devendra Fadnavis wins trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs

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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
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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 …

Sharad Pawar visits Maharashtra village which attempted ‘re-poll’ using ballot papers
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Sharad Pawar visits Maharashtra village which attempted ‘re-poll’ using ballot papers

Hindustan Times  

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday expressed his support for the residents of Markadwadi village in Solapur, Maharashtra, who questioned the integrity of EVMs and announced plans to hold a "repoll" using ballot papers, reported news agency PTI. Chief Sharad Pawar addressed villagers in Markadwadi and supported their decision to conduct re-polls with ballot papers The police, earlier this week, …

Voters not feeling confident: Sharad Pawar
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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 …

You've Shown Right Direction To Country: Sharad Pawar In Maharashtra Village That Sought Repoll
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You've Shown Right Direction To Country: Sharad Pawar In Maharashtra Village That Sought Repoll

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday expressed his support to the people of Markadwadi village in Maharashtra's Solapur district, who raised doubts about EVMs and announced plans to conduct a "repoll" using ballot papers. Earlier this week, police registered a case against more than 200 persons from the village and nearby areas for allegedly trying to conduct a “re-election” using …

11 MLAs from Shinde Sena to take oath as cabinet ministers: Sources
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11 MLAs from Shinde Sena to take oath as cabinet ministers: Sources

India Today  

At least 11 MLAs from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction are expected to take the oath as ministers soon, according to sources. The list includes six former ministers from the previous government - Gulabrao Patil, Uday Samant, Dada Bhuse, Shambhuraj Desai, Tanaji Sawant, and Deepak Kesarkar - who are likely to make a comeback. BJP'S RAHUL …

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

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

Young faces, Mumbai MLAs set to feature in new Maha cabinet
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Young faces, Mumbai MLAs set to feature in new Maha cabinet

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Twenty-four hours after Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister along with deputies Ajit Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party and Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena, hectic deliberations were underway in Mumbai to finalise his Cabinet. From the BJP, Chandrakant Patil and Vijaykumar Gavit are likely to make way for younger colleagues like the party’s Mumbai …

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded
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Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded

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Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies. The senior BJP leader later revealed that he had garnered good wishes from all quarters — including political rivals Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Most prominent opposition leaders were conspicuous by their absence at the glittering event and Fadnavis …

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

ABP News  

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

Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: They are not known to be each other’s favourites and have made no bones about it either, but now as deputy chief ministers of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar have similar job-lists for the next five years – strengthening their parties, garnering numbers in the local body elections and ensuring that rival outfits led by Uddhav Thackeray and …

Ajit Pawar breaks records as deputy CM, but his long quest for the top job remains unfulfilled
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Maharashtra CM swearing-in: PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Union Ministers attend NDA’s show of strength
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra CM swearing-in: PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Union Ministers attend NDA’s show of strength

Live Mint  

Maharashtra CM swearing-in witnessed an NDA show of strength as the whole PM Modi government and NDA leaders were spotted at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Thursday. Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party Chief Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, while BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of …

Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM for 3rd time; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar as deputies at star-studded show
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Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM for 3rd time; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar as deputies at star-studded show

Live Mint  

Bhartiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as chief minister of Maharashtra for the third term during a mega oath-taking ceremony at Mumbai's historic Azad Maidan on December 5. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party head Ajit Pawar also took oath as deputy chief ministers during the star-studded event, which was attended by Prime Minister …

Eknath Shinde to take oath as Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister
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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 …

Shiv Sena leader’s big statement: ‘If Eknath Shinde doesn’t accept Maharashtra Deputy CM post, no party MLA will…’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Even as the clock ticks down to Devendra Fadnavis' swearing-in ceremony as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, the suspense continues to build over whether key Mahayuti leader and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde will accept the Deputy CM post. However, with Shinde yet to reveal his final decision, Shiv Sena leaders have decided they won't take any responsibility in the new …

Fadnavis swearing-in: Who will get what portfolios in new Maharashtra government?
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Fadnavis swearing-in: Who will get what portfolios in new Maharashtra government?

Firstpost  

Devendra Fadnavis is set to return as Maharashtra CM. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde with BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra party President Chandrashekhar Bawankule, NCP chief Ajit Pawar and party leader Praful Patel during a press conference, at Governor house in Mumbai, December 4, 2024. Eknath Shinde may take oath Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde has reportedly agreed to take oath …

Maharashtra CM swearing-in: Devendra Fadnavis returns as Chief Minister today; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar his deputies
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra CM swearing-in: Devendra Fadnavis returns as Chief Minister today; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar his deputies

Live Mint  

Maharashtra CM swearing-in: Devendra Fadnavis is all set to take oath as the next chief minister of Maharashtra on December 5, a day after he was elected leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s legislative party unit and staked claim to form the next government in the state. Outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party head Ajit Pawar are …

Still Deputy CM, but Ajit Pawar outplayed sulking Shinde. This is how
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Still Deputy CM, but Ajit Pawar outplayed sulking Shinde. This is how

India Today  

The Mahayuti trio -- Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar -- are set to take oath on Thursday in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the iconic Azad Maidan. As the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's NCP, prepares for the oath-taking ceremony on Thursday, NCP leader Ajit Pawar has solidified his …

Devendra Fadnavis to take oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister today, PM to attend
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis to take oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister today, PM to attend

India Today  

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in today as the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, finally ending an impasse on who would helm the top post that lasted for more than two weeks after the Mahayuti alliance secured a stunning victory in the November 20 Assembly elections in the state. The oath taking ceremony, set to take place in …

Fadnavis, Shinde, Ajit Pawar take oath: See photos
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Fadnavis, Shinde, Ajit Pawar take oath: See photos

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/9 Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, while Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were sworn in as deputy chief ministers at a grand ceremony in south Mumbai’s sprawling Azad Maidan. Image Source : PTI 2/9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers and chief ministers of various states besides thousands of supporters …

Ajit Pawar, deputy to four different CMs, returns to the post for his 6th term
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Ajit Pawar, deputy to four different CMs, returns to the post for his 6th term

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: It helps to have a sense of humour when you dream of the chief minister’s job and come in second, not once, not twice but six times. Ajit Pawar, 65, has openly declared that his ambition is to become chief minister of Maharashtra will take oath as the deputy CM once again on Thursday. Pawar, known to be a …

Shiv Sena MLAs, leaders convince Eknath Shinde to take up Maharashtra deputy CM post
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Eknath Shinde Teases Ajit Pawar At Mahayuti Presser: 'Dada Experienced In Taking Both Morning, Evening Oaths'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

ABP News  

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

‘Dada ko anubhav hai’: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar banter sparks laughter
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Dada ko anubhav hai’: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar banter sparks laughter

Hindustan Times  

A lighthearted exchange between Maharashtra's caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde and National Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar led to laughter among party leaders on Wednesday. When a media person asked Shinde if he and Pawar would be sworn in as deputy chief ministers at Azad Maidan, Shinde replied, “Let’s wait till evening. Both Shinde and the NCP chief were referring …

Eknath Shinde accepts post of Maharashtra Dy CM, to take oath with Fadnavis tomorrow
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

'CM, Deputy CM Just Technical Posts, Mahayuti Leaders To Work Together': Fadnavis After Staking Claim To Form Govt
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Maharashtra new Cabinet: How power share formula take shape with Devendra Fadnavis as CM
2 weeks, 6 days 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 government formation: Fadnavis, Shinde work out interim pact ahead of oath-taking
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Maharashtra government formation: Fadnavis, Shinde work out interim pact ahead of oath-taking

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The four-day standoff in Maharashtra, driven by a stubborn Eknath Shinde, has eased, paving the way for the formation of the new state government. On Tuesday, senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, tipped to be the next chief minister, met caretaker chief minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, and worked out an interim arrangement to faciliate formation of the …

Cracks in NCP (SP)? Three leaders meet Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis
3 weeks ago

Cracks in NCP (SP)? Three leaders meet Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After managing to win just 10 of the 87 seats it contested in the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Nationalist Congress Party could face further setbacks in the form of defections. On Monday, two former NCP MLAs, Rahul Jagtap and Mansing Naik, met Ajit Pawar, who heads the NCP faction that’s part of the ruling Mahayuti government, leading to speculation …

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates
3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the selection of the Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party leader. The BJP Parliamentary Board made the announcement in a press statement, stating, "The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Shri Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab …

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

Sharad Pawar’s party to insist on paper ballots
3 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar’s party to insist on paper ballots

Deccan Chronicle  

Sharad Pawar-led NCP on Sunday elected Jitendra Awhad as its group leader in the Maharashtra legislative assembly, while the youngest legislator in the 15th Maharashtra Assembly and first time MLA Rohit RR Patil was nominated as chief whip of the party. After the meeting, Maharashtra NCP president Jayant Patil told the reporters that apart from Mr. Awhad and Rohit Patil, …

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