Maharashtra

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

Maharashtra power play: NCP-Congress to meet again in 2 days after Pawar-Sonia meet

The meeting between Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi took place amid no consensus of government formation by Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP.

Nov 19, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Is India Inc nudging NCP to ally with BJP?

Some industrial houses are allegedly utilising the services of a few top politicians, from various parties, but with "fraternal connections", to fix an "arranged marriage" of the BJP with the NCP.

Nov 19, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Final decision to be taken in next 2 days, says NCP

Nawab Malik, the National spokesperson of the NCP, told media persons that NCP President Sharad Pawar will meet interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday.

Nov 18, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: Pawar-Uddhav-Sonia to meet on last leg of tripartite talks

The power-sharing agreement is in the final stage. Sharad Pawar is scheduled to meet Congress emissaries named by Sonia Gandhi on Monday in New Delhi.

Nov 17, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation: First tripartite meet of Congress-NCP-Sena held

The sources said that these meetings were preceded by a short meeting held between Thackeray and Congress-NCP leaders.

Nov 15, 2019

President's rule imposed in Maharashtra, Kovind gives his approval

President Ram Nath Kovind has imposed President's rule in Maharashtra after political parties failed to stake claim to form the government.

Nov 12, 2019

Maharashtra Governor invites NCP to form govt after Sena losses face: Development so far

The NCP, which has time till 8.30 pm on Tuesday to show letters of support, said they will take a call after meeting with Congress.

Nov 12, 2019

Maharashtra govt formation LIVE: Congress to support Shiv Sena, Aaditya en route Raj Bhavan

After BJP's declaration to not form the government, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) initiated talks with Sena to form the government.

Nov 11, 2019

BJP dumps Shiv Sena; won't form govt in Maharashtra

Chandrakant Patil said that the Shiv Sena can go ahead and form a government in alliance with the Congress.

Nov 10, 2019