Maharashtra’s politics took another turn on Thursday with the announcement of rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde’s name for the post of State’s Chief Minister. Both sides term the meetings as “courtesy calls.” October 30, 2019 - Shiv Sena cancels a meeting with the BJP after Mr. Fadnavis denies a half-term chief ministerial post to its ally. November 12, 2019 …
After winning the Maharashtra elections together, the BJP is keen to continue with Devendra Fadnavis as the chief minister, whereas the Sena has sought ’equal sharing of power’ ahead of the government formation. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote on Monday met with state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, amid the ongoing tussle between ruling …
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