Devendra Fadnavis to meet top BJP leaders on Tuesday to decide on government formation in Maharashtra, meeting with Shiv Sena
In Tuesday's meeting, which is being held a day after Fadnavis met Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah in New Delhi, apart from finding a solution on government formation, the BJP leaders will also decide when the party will meet Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to discuss about the current political scenario in the state.
Nov 05, 2019, 09:20 AM IST
NCP chief Sharad Pawar meets Sonia Gandhi, says 'responsibility of BJP-Shiv Sena to form govt in Maharashtra'
The leaders of the two allies are expected to discuss the unfolding political situation in Maharashtra. They are likely to clarify their stand after the meeting whether to support the Shiv Sena, which is not happy with its ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Nov 04, 2019, 18:29 PM IST
Shiv Sena will not be an obstacle in government formation in Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut after meeting Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari
Earlier in the day, Sanjay Raut said that his meeting with Governor Koshyari would be a mere `courtesy visit`. Speaking to media persons in Mumbai, Raut said, "It is a courtesy visit. He is a very experienced leader as he has been a union minister and a chief minister. Due to the elections, I was unable to meet him earlier."
Nov 04, 2019, 17:28 PM IST
With zero experience, Aditya Thackeray as Maharashtra CM will be an insult to us: Ramdas Athawale
Ramdas Athawale had backed Devendra Fadnavis' candidature for Maharashtra CM earlier too. His party is an ally of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.
Nov 02, 2019, 14:39 PM IST
Will soon leave wait and watch mode: Shiv Sena's warning to BJP over President's rule remark in Maharashtra
"Shiv Sena will soon drop wait and watch mode," Sanjay Raut stated. He also added that the President is the Constitutional head of the country and any attempts by the BJP to misuse the office of President is "a threat to the country".
Nov 02, 2019, 11:24 AM IST
NCP leader Ajit Pawar says will be in opposition as BJP-Shiv Sena tussle in Maharashtra continues
The statement comes hours after Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut met NCP chief Sharad Pawar at his residence on Thursday. Raut said they discussed the political developments in the state during the meeting. "I had come to wish him on the occasion of Diwali. We also discussed the politics in Maharashtra," he said.
Nov 01, 2019, 10:34 AM IST
Devendra Fadnavis will be chief minister, there is no 50-50 formula: Ramdas Athawale
Amid the scrimmage going on between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena over the government formation in Maharashtra, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday stated that Devendra Fadnavis will be the next chief minister, adding that there is no 50-50 formula.
Oct 31, 2019, 14:55 PM IST
Eknath Shinde elected leader of Shiv Sena legislative party in Maharashtra
Eknath Shinde's name was proposed by Aditya Thackeray, who was also rumoured to be one of the likely candidates.
Oct 31, 2019, 14:26 PM IST
Maharashtra: Shiv Sena legislative party meeting on Thursday, crucial decisions on government formation with BJP likely to be taken
The BJP and Shiv Sena are locked in a bitter power tussle over seat-sharing in Maharashtra even a week after the election results were announced. Shiv Sena, which won 56 seats in the elections, wants a coalition government under 50:50 formula, which means Maharashtra will have two CMs for 2.5 years each.
Oct 31, 2019, 10:41 AM IST
Maharashtra Deputy CM post, more union cabinet berths: Amid power tussle, how BJP plans to woo Shiv Sena
BJP is, however, clear that the Chief Minister's post will be held by the party and according to sources, the party will also keep with itself the Home and Urban Development ministries.
Oct 30, 2019, 15:11 PM IST
NCP cartoon takes potshot at BJP-Shiv Sena's war of words over seat-sharing in Maharashtra
The BJP and Shiv Sena, with 105 and 56 seats, respectively, have been grappling to reach a final settlement regarding the formation of government. The Shiv Sena has put forth the demand to form a coalition government under 50:50 formula, under which CM-elects of both the parties will get the top post for 2.5 years each. However, BJP is not ready to consider the demand.
Oct 30, 2019, 12:11 PM IST
BJP to stake claim to form government in Maharashtra soon, Devendra Fadnavis to take oath before November 9: Sources
On Tuesday, sources said that BJP is ready to form the government with or without an alliance with Shiv Sena. However, Fadnavis later said that Shiv Sena will be a part of his government, but clearly stated that he will be the CM for the next five years and no talks between the 50:50 seat-sharing formula, as claimed by Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, happened between the two parties earlier.
Oct 30, 2019, 11:17 AM IST
Maharashtra BJP legislative party meeting on Wednesday, Devendra Fadnavis likely to be elected leader
The meeting comes amid a bitter tussle between BJP and its ally Shiv Sena over seat-sharing. The BJP and Sena, with 105 and 56 seats, respectively, in the new Assembly are having a difference of opinion over sharing of power.
Oct 30, 2019, 07:33 AM IST
Devendra Fadnavis' blunt message to Shiv Sena, I'll be Maharashtra CM, there's no 50:50 formula
In a blunt message to Shiv Sena, Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that he will be the next chief minister of Maharashtra and denied having any talks on 50:50 seat-sharing formula with Uddhav Thackeray's party.
Oct 29, 2019, 14:17 PM IST
Shiv Sena is not power-hungry, there's no Dushyant in Maharashtra whose father is in jail: Sanjay Raut
"There is no Dushyant here whose father is in jail. Here it's us who do politics of 'dharma and satya'," Sanjay Raut said, and also added that Shiv Sena has other options too, but the party is "not hungry for power."
Oct 29, 2019, 12:02 PM IST
BJP won't bow down, ready to form government in Maharashtra with or without Shiv Sena under plan B
Sources on Tuesday said that BJP likely to elect its legislative party leader on October 30 soon after which, they will meet Governor BS Koshyari to stake claim to form the government. BJP will take the help of smaller parties and independents in forming the government.
Oct 29, 2019, 10:55 AM IST
Shiv Sena hits out at Centre over economic slowdown, asks 'itna sannata kyun hai bhai'
The Editorial while reminding that Dhanteras and Laxmi Pooja has already gone, said, "There are two days left for 'Navvarsha' and 'Bhaiyya Duj'. However, due to slowdown, purchases in the markets have been 30-40 per cent lesser. Due to GST and Demonetisation, the economic situation is deteriorating day by day instead of improving."
Oct 28, 2019, 12:22 PM IST
BJP and Shiv Sena meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari separately, extend Diwali greetings
The first to call on the Governor was Shiv Sena`s Transport Minister in the outgoing cabinet Diwakar Raote. After the meeting, he said, "I come to meet the Governor every year on the occasion of Diwali. It has been my tradition for the past over five decades." He added, "There was no discussion on our politics," he added and requested that "no political motives should be attributed to the courtesy call" on the Governor.
Oct 28, 2019, 11:34 AM IST
BJP and Shiv Sena to separately meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday
The Shiv Sena is likely to inform the Governor about their stand and urge not to take the pre-poll alliance seriously while inviting the largest single party BJP in next govt formation as the Shiv Sena is looking for 50-50 sharing formula.
Oct 28, 2019, 10:57 AM IST
Amid tussle with BJP on government formation in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena demands written assurance on 50:50 formula
"In our meeting, it was decided that like Amit Shah had promised 50:50 formula before Lok Sabha polls, similarly both allies should get chance to run the government for 2.5-2.5 years. So Shiv Sena should also have CM. Uddhav Thackeray should get this assurance in writing from BJP," Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik said.
Oct 26, 2019, 14:48 PM IST