Maharashtra

Who is Nana Patole? Congress candidate elected as Maharashtra Speaker

After the election, BJP's Devendra Fadnavis said he was expecting Patole to become the agricultural minister.

Dec 1, 2019

Devendra Fadnavis summoned by Nagpur court for not disclosing criminal cases

Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has been accused for concealing information about two criminal matters against him in election affidavit.

Nov 29, 2019

Congress didn't compromise ideology for Maharashtra govt formation, say party leaders

Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance in Maharashtra is likely to set up a committee, which could be on the line of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) to implement govt agenda.

Nov 29, 2019

Uddhav Thackeray takes reins: Maharashtra govt's focus on 'secular, all-inclusive' common agenda

The Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi announced a "secular, all-inclusive" Common Minimum Programme as it prepared to form the new Maharashtra government in alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress on Thursday.

Nov 28, 2019

WATCH | Leopard enters house in Maharashtra village, rescued after 3-hour operation

The video of the rescue operation of the animal is now going viral on social media.

Nov 27, 2019

'Palat ke aaungi': Amruta Fadnavis bids adieu in poetic tweet, says 'will come back'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, November 26 quit, hours after Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar also submitted his resignation, barely 80 hours after they were sworn in on November 23.

Nov 27, 2019

Power sharing in Maharashtra: Shiv Sena to get CM + 15 ministers, NCP DyCM + 13 ministers, Congress Speaker + 13 ministers

A day-long session of the Assembly has been convened on Wednesday to administer the oath to its 288 newly-elected members.

Nov 27, 2019

Big SC verdict: Maharashtra floor test tomorrow, proceedings to be telecast live

Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP are seeking an immediate floor test to avoid horse-trading and "illegal manoeuvres".

Nov 26, 2019

Maharashtra power play: After Supriya Sule, Rohit Pawar appeals for unity in family, party

Rohit's social media post came a day after Ajit Pawar's cousin sister Supriya Pawar-Sule wrote on Whatsapp: "Party and Family split".

Nov 25, 2019

Maharashtra floor test suspense continues: Here's how SC proceedings went

As the SC reserves order in the Maharashtra floor test plea, the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP are seeking an immediate one to avoid horse-trading and "illegal manoeuvres".

Nov 25, 2019

Why is anti-defection law crucial in Maharashtra?

Introduced as a deterrent to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from switching parties in 1985, the law lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection.

Nov 24, 2019

Maharashtra political crisis: SC directs BJP to produce Governor's letter on Monday

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP against Governor BS Koshyari's decisions to invite BJP's Devendra Fadnavis to form government in the state.

Nov 24, 2019

'Defended, loved him. Never felt so cheated': NCP's Supriya Sule's WhatsApp status after Ajit Pawar join hands with BJP

In a major turn of events, Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in on Saturday (November 23) morning for a second term as Maharashtra Chief Minister. NCP leader Ajit Pawar was sworn in as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra.

Nov 23, 2019

Ajit Pawar 'backstabbed' Sharad Pawar, says NCP leaders

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis along with Sharad Pawar's nephew Ajit Pawar took oath as the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of the state, respectively.

Nov 23, 2019

Amit Shah: The undisputed 'Chanakya' of Indian politics

How Maharashtra political events proved Amit Shah is the undisputed "Chanakya" of Indian politics.

Nov 23, 2019

Maharashtra power twist LIVE updates: Uddhav Thackeray's 'surgical strike' jibe at BJP during NCP-Sena presser

Devendra Fadnavis was sworn for the second term as Maharashtra Chief Minister on Saturday with NCP leader Ajit Pawar as his deputy.

Nov 23, 2019

Devendra Fadnavis sworn-in as Maharashtra CM, Ajit Pawar becomes deputy CM

In an incredible turnaround, a BJP-led government, headed by Devendra Fadnavis has come to power in Maharashtra.

Nov 23, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Uddhav Thackeray-Sharad Pawar hold midnight meeting

Thackeray was accompanied by his son Aditya and party MP Sanjay Raut, at Pawar's residence where his daughter Supriya Sule and nephew Ajit Pawar were present.

Nov 22, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Announcement to be made on Friday after tripartite meet

After a successful meeting between Congress and NCP in Delhi on Wednesday, the leaders of both the parties will meet again in the national capital on Thursday.

Nov 21, 2019

Sharad Pawar-PM Modi to meet in Parliament amid Maharashtra logjam

The meeting, scheduled for 12.30 pm, is likely to focus on several issues related to the state, especially the agrarian crisis.

Nov 20, 2019