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Maharashtra Govt Formation: Highlights from November 23

Maharashtra witnessed a day of fast-unfolding political activity as the unexpected turn of events started with the governor swearing-in Devendra Fadnavis as the Chief Minister. With him, Fadnavis had a certain Ajit Pawar as an ally from the NCP. Pawar was also sworn-in as the Deputy CM. Throughout the day, the political corridors in Mumbai had intense meetings with Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress trying to figure out what changed overnight. As an action-packed day in Maharashtra politics comes to an end, IndiaTVnews.com brings to you all the highlights from November 23:

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Highlights from November 23 Maharashtra Govt Formation: Highlights from November 23 

As an action-packed day in Maharashtra politics comes to an end, IndiaTVnews.com brings to you all the highlights from November 23:

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  • 11:10 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Justice Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sajiv Khanna to hear joint plea of Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress tomorrow at 11:30 am

    Justice NV Ramana, Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice Sanjiv Khanna to hear tomorrow at 1130 am the joint plea of Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress against the decision of Maharashtra Governor inviting Devendra Fadnavis to form the government on November 23.

     

  • 10:51 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Jayant Patil in Ajit Pawar's place today is invalid, says BJP leader Ashish Shelar

    BJP leader Ashish Shelar in Mumbai said: "Bharatiya Janata Party is of the view that Ajit Pawar's appointment as NCP legislative party leader was valid and appointment of Jayant Patil in his place today is invalid."

  • 10:44 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Till now we have 49 MLAs, rest 5 will be with us soon, says Jayant Patil

    New Party Legislative leader, Jayant Patil said: "Till now we have 49 MLAs, rest 5 will be with us soon." 

    "We had sent 3 MLAs to convince Ajit Pawar. He has been sacked and all the responsibilities have been given to me. The MLAs were misled and taken to the swearing-in ceremony. Most of the MLAs are back, Ajit Pawar will be back soon," he added.

  • 9:36 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Supreme Court to hear joint plea of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress tomorrow at 11:30 am

    Supreme Court to hear on tomorrow at 11.30 am the joint plea of Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Indian National Congress against the decision of Maharashtra Governor inviting Devendra Fadnavis to form the government on November 23.

  • 9:28 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Devendra Fadnavis has misled the Maharashtra Governor, says Congress leader Ashok Chavan

    Congress leader Ashok Chavan said: "Devendra Fadnavis has misled the Maharashtra Governor. He must resign. NCP has the numbers, only 4-5 NCP MLAs are not in touch with the party. Ajit Pawar should return to his home (NCP)."

  • 9:23 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    NCP MLAs being shifted to Renaissance Hotel in Mumbai

    Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs being shifted to the Renaissance Hotel in Mumbai.

  • 9:14 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Resolution was passed unanimously to remove Ajit Pawar as NCP legislative party leader, says Malik

    Nawab Malik after the meeting of party MLAs said: "A resolution was passed unanimously that party does not endorse Ajit Pawar's decision and he has been removed as NCP legislative party leader. Till the election of new leader, Jayant Patil is given the responsibilities of the post."

  • 9:10 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Shahapur NCP MLA Daulat Daroda goes 'missing', police complaint filed

    After Shahapur NCP MLA Daulat Daroda goes 'missing', police complaint filed. 

  • 9:09 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    5 of our MLAs are not in contact with us, says NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik

    Nawab Malik said: "5 of our MLAs are not in contact with us, 6 are about to arrive&rest have arrived. On the basis of numbers we have, we'll defeat the government in election of speaker itself. After which, Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government will definitely be formed in Maharashtra."

  • 9:06 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    After NCP's meeting ends, MLAs to stay in a Mumbai's hotel

    After the crucial meeting of NCP, the MLAs will stay in a hotel in Mumbai. 

  • 8:58 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    We requested SC for urgent direction for Floor Test to be held tomorrow itself: Senior Advocate Devadutt Kamat

    Senior Advocate Devadutt Kamat for Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena said: "In our petition, we requested SC for an urgent direction for a Floor Test to be held tomorrow itself. We are hopeful the Supreme Court will hear us. Our petition has been numbered."

  • 8:57 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    All the MLAs will stay in Mumbai, says Nawab Malik

    NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said: "All the MLAs will stay in Mumbai."

  • 8:53 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena seek SC direction to Maharashtra governor to invite them to form government

    Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena seek SC direction to Maharashtra governor their alliance is invited to form the government under Uddhav Thackeray's leadership. 

     

  • 8:52 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Maharashtra Governor has bypassed all norms and regulations, says KC Venugopal

    Congress leader KC Venugopal on Maharashtra govt formation said: "Our 44 MLAs are intact. Maharashtra Governor has bypassed all norms and regulations. Without any verification, he invited BJP to form govt. We have moved the Supreme Court. We will also raise this issue in Parliament."

  • 8:48 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Shiv Sena MLAs to stay at Mumbai's Lalit Hotel for next two days

    Shiv Sena MLAs to stay at Lalit Hotel in Mumbai for the next two days. Reservation process underway. 

  • 8:40 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Nationalist Congress Party meet underway at YB Chavan Centre

    Nationalist Congress Party meet underway at YB Chavan Centre; NCP Chief Sharad Pawar present at the meeting.

  • 7:59 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Jayant Patil will be NCP's new legislative leader

    Jayant Patil will be NCP's new legislative leader. Ajit Pawar has been sacked from the position. 

  • 7:58 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Ajit Pawar removed as NCP's legislature group leader

    Ajit Pawar has been removed from the post of NCP's legislative party leader. 

  • 7:53 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    NCP leader Suman Patil reaches Sharad Pawar's meeting

    NCP leader Suman Patil has reached Sharad Pawar's meeting. 

  • 7:40 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray asks MLAs not to worry

    During the meeting, Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray has asked all the MLAs to stay calm. He said: "I had a word with Sharad Pawar. We will figure out. We will not let BJP prove their majority on November 30." 

    "We will form the government. All of us have to stick with each other," he added. 

  • 7:27 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Sharad Pawar meets Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde

    NCP Chief Sharad Pawar met Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde. 

  • 7:24 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Uddhav Thackeray's 3-hour-long meeting ends

    Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray's meeting at Mumbai's Lalit Hotel came to an end. Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, and Sanjay Raut leaves in the same car. 

  • 7:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Only Shiv Sena will form the government in Maharashtra, says Sanjay Raut

    Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said: "Only Shiv Sena will form the government. BJP does not have the majority."

  • 6:38 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Shiv Sena files writ petition in Supreme Court against Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar

    Shiv Sena has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court against Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar taking oath as CM and Deputy CM of Maharashtra respectively.

  • 6:36 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Dilip Patil may become NCP's new legislative leader

    Dilip Patil may become Nationalist Congress Party's new legislative leader. 

  • 6:28 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Ajit Pawar likely to be removed as Legislative Party leader: Sources

    Amid Maharashtra government formation, Ajit Pawar likely to removed from the position of NCP's legislative party leader. 

  • 6:24 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    On being asked about Maharashtra government, Prakash Javadekar shows victory sign

    Union Minister and BJP leader Prakash Javadekar shows victory sign on being asked about Maharashtra government formation.

  • 6:22 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray leaves after meeting with Shiv Sena MLAs

    Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray left Lalit Hotel after meeting with Shiv Sena MLAs.

  • 6:17 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    42 out of 54 MLAs arrives at Y V centre for Sharad Pawar's meeting

    42 out of 54 MLAs have reached Sharad Pawar's meeting. Discussions underway. 

  • 6:15 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    NCP Chief Sharad Pawar speaks to Uddhav Thackeray over phone

    NCP chief Sharad Pawar spoke to Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray over the phone. 

  • 6:13 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Latur's MLA Sanjay on the way to Sharad's meeting from airport

    Shiv Sena leaders Milind Narvekar and Eknath Shinde brought with them 2 NCP MLAs Sanjay Bansod and Babasaheb Patil at YB Chavan Center from the Mumbai airport. The two NCP MLAs are said to be with NCP leader Ajit Pawar.

  • 5:45 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    I am with Sharad Pawar, says Dhananjay Munde

    Nationalist Congress Party leader Dhananjay Munde said: "I am with Sharad Pawar." 

  • 5:32 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Dhananjay Munde reaches Sharad Pawar's meeting

    Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Dhananjay Munde has arrived at YV Chavan Centre for NCP meeting. 54 MLAs are present in the meeting. Earlier today, Munde was spotted with Ajit Pawar.  

  • 5:23 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    We want Ajit, Sharad Pawar to be together: NCP leaders

    As the meeting came to an end, NCP leaders said: "We want Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar to be together."

  • 5:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with Shiv Sena leaders at Lalit Hotel in Mumbai

    Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with party leaders at Lalit Hotel in Mumbai. 

  • 5:14 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Ab to lagta hai ki, 'jiska Governor uski Sarkar', says Akhilesh Yadav

    On Maharashtra government formation, SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav said: "Ab to lagta hai ki, 'jiska Governor uski Sarkar'."

  • 5:12 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Ajit Pawar's meeting with NCP leaders ends

    Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's meeting with NCP leader came to an end. The meeting was conducted at Ajit Pawar's brother's residence. 

  • 4:29 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar is holding meeting with NCP leaders

    Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar is holding a meeting with NCP MP Sunil Tatkare and NCP MLAs Dilip Walse Patil and Hasan Mushrif at his brother Sriniwas Pawar's residence; Security has been heightened outside the residence of Sriniwas Pawar. 

     

  • 4:27 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    I am thankful to Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, says Devendra Fadnavis

    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said: "I am thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Modi Hai toh Mumkin hai!" 

  • 4:18 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    We will form a strong and stable government with the help of Ajit Pawar, says Fadnavis

    Devendra Fadnavis said: "I am thankful to the people of Maharashtra. We will form a stable and strong government with the help of Ajit Pawar." 

  • 4:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    I am grateful to the people who supported me, says Devendra Fadnavis

    Devendra Fadnavis said: "I am thankful to the people who have supported me." 

  • 4:14 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Devendra Fadnavis reaches Maharashtra's BJP office

    Devendra Fadnavis has reached the Bhartiya Janata Party's office in Maharashtra. 

  • 4:12 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    NCP's 9 MLAs will be taken to Delhi via chartered plane

    Nine MLAs from NCP will be taken to Delhi via a chartered plane. The leaders include Dilip Bankar, Nitin Pawar Anil Bhaidas Patil among others. 

  • 3:47 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Delhi court dismisses complaint against Rahul Gandhi for derrogatory remarks against PM Modi

    A special court in Delhi dismisses a complaint seeking directions to Delhi Police to register FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on charges of sedition, for allegedly making a derogatory statement against Prime Minister Modi. 

  • 3:32 PM (IST) Posted by Sushmita Panda

    Congress to move its MLAs out of Maharashtra

    Congress is planning to move its MLAs out of Maharashtra. They will be moved to a Congress-ruled state.

  • 3:21 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    Throughout election campaign, Fadnavis' name was projected as Chief Minister, says Prasad

    Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said: "Throughout the election campaign, Devendra Fadnavis' name was projected as the Maharashtra Chief Minister. The support base of BJP and the prospect of Devendra Fadnavis becoming CM played a crucial role in the success of Shiv Sena candidates."

  • 3:19 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    Shiv Sena forgot the principles of Balasaheb Thackeray, says Prasad

    Ravi Shankar Prasad said: "Shiv Sena leaders have forgotten the principles of Balasaheb Thackeray."

  • 3:16 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    It was a conspiracy to control Mumbai from the backdoor, says Ravi Shankar

    Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said: "It was a conspiracy to control Mumbai from the backdoor." 

  • 3:14 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    No corruption during Fadnavis' regime, says BJP

    Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said: "There was no corruption during the regime of Devendra Fadnavis." 

  • 3:12 PM (IST) Posted by Nidhi Taneja

    BJP justifies Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar's swearing in ceremony

    In a press conference, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has justified Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar's swearing-in ceremony. 

  • 2:08 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    BJP to address press conference at 2:30 pm

    Maharashtra BJP will address a press conference at 2:30 pm. Earlier today, Shiv Sena-NCP addressed a joint press conference at 12:30 pm, followed by presser by Congress which was attended by Ahmad Patel and Mallikarjun Kharge.

  • 1:58 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    We will fight this on both fronts, political and legal: Ahmed Patel

    All the three(Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena) parties are together in this and I am confident we will defeat BJP in the trust vote. All Congress MLAs are present here except two who are right now in their village, but they too are with us: Ahmed Patel

  • 1:50 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Without 'band-baja', Fadnavis sworn as Maharashtra CM, says Ahmed Patel

    Without 'band-baja' Devendra Fadnavis was sworn as Maharashtra CM, says, Ahmed Patel.

    " Today was a black spot in the history of Maharashtra. Everything was done in a hushed manner and early morning. Something is wrong somewhere. Nothing can be more shameful than this," he added.

  • 1:41 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    5 of 8 MLAs who had gone with Ajit Pawar have come back: Raut

    Of the 8 MLAs who had gone with Ajit Pawar, 5 of them have come back. They were lied to, put in a car, and sort of kidnapped. Agar himmat hai to vidhaan sabha mein majority saabit kar ke dikhaye, says Sanjay Raut

  • 1:35 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Congress calls 'urgent' press conference of party

    Congress has called an urgent press conference at B4 bungalow of the party at 1.40 pm.

  • 1:30 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    'Ajit Pawar Murdabad' slogans raised outside YB Chavan centre

    'Ajit Pawar Murdabad' slogans raised outside YB Chavan Centre, Mumbai where Sharad Pawar-Uddhav Thackeray addressed media

  • 1:28 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    This is new khel of BJP after EVM, says Uddhav Thackeray

    Earlier EVM khel (game) was going on and now this is new khel (game). From here onwards I don't think elections are even needed. Everyone knows what Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj did when betrayed and attacked from the back, said Uddhav Thackeray.

  • 1:24 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Don't know if Ajit joined hands with BJP fearing investigating agencies: Pawar

    I don't know if he(Ajit Pawar) has done this fearing investigating agencies or not. As per my source, 10-11 MLAs were there in Raj Bhavan and out of those, 3 are already here sitting with me, Sharad Pawar said 

  • 1:21 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    BJP lacks numbers to form govt; we want govt under Shiv Sena's leadership, we are together: Pawar 

  • 1:21 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Clear disrespect towards Constitution and Maharashtra people's mandate, says Uddhav Thackeray in joint NCP-Sena presser. Let them try and break Shiv Sena MLAs, Maharashtra will not stay asleep, he added

  • 1:20 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Can't rule out cheating of governor; Ajit Pawar may have submitted 'ready-made' list of NCP MLAs: Pawar

  • 1:20 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Surgical strike on Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray on Fadnavis as CM

    This is surgical strike on Maharashtra and people will avenge it, says Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Fadnavis as CM.

  • 1:19 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Decision on (replacement of Ajit Pawar as) NCPlegislature party leader to be taken at party meet: Pawar. (PTI)

  • 1:14 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    NCP MLAs were Taken to Raj Bhawan: Pawar

    NCP MLAs at Pawar PC say they were taken to Raj Bhavan but didn't know it was for the swearing-in ceremony.

  • 1:13 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Ajit Pawar's decision act of indiscipline, says Sharad Pawar

    Ajit Pawar's decision act of indiscipline; no NCP worker in favour of NCP-BJP govt, says Sharad Pawar

    Action against Ajit Pawar will be taken as per the procedure, he added

  • 1:12 PM (IST) Posted by Himanshu Shekhar

    Sharad Pawar: Ajit may have submitted ready-made list of NCP MLAs to governor

    Ajit Pawar may have submitted ready-made list of NCP MLAs, can't rule out 'cheating' of governor: Sharad Pawar (PTI)

  • 1:06 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    NCP MLAs who joined hands BJP should know this move attracts provisions of anti-defection law: Pawar

    NCP MLAs who support BJP should know this move attracts provisions of anti-defection law, says Sharad Pawar in joint NCP-Sena presser

  • 12:50 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Congress, NCP, Sena had numbers to form government: Sharad Pawar

    • All the MLAs who are going must know that there is an anti defection law and the possibility of them losing their assembly membership is high.
    • Congress, Shiv Sena and NCP leaders came together to form Government. We had the numbers. We had our official numbers- 44, 56 and 54 MLAs with us who had supported the govt. Several independent were also with us and we had numbers around 170.
    • I got a call from a colleague at 6:45 am: Pawar
    • I was surprised at the efficiency of Raj Bhawan, says Pawar
  • 12:43 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    NPC-Shiv Sena presser shortly

    Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray and other leaders to address press conference shortly. 

     

  • 12:41 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    BJP to address the media at party's state office in Mumbai at 2.30 pm today

    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to address the media at party's state office in Mumbai at 2.30 pm today

  • 12:40 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Supriya Sule receives Shiv Sena's Uddhav, Aditya outside YB Chavan Centre

    Nationalist Congress Party's Supriya Sule receives Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray and Aditya Thackeray outside YB Chavan Centre, where Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena will address the media shortly

  • 12:16 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    NCP removes Ajit Pawar from Legislative Party Leader post

    Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) removes Ajit Pawar from Legislative Party Leader post

  • 12:09 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    "Sharad Pawar hum tumhare sath hai," slogans raised in support of Sharad Pawar and against Ajit Pawar by a group of NCP workers outside YB Chavan Centre where Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena will address the media shortly

  • 12:01 PM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Mockery of the constitution: Digvijaya Singh

    This is making a mockery of the constitution, BJP did the same in Goa, Meghalaya and other states. No MLA of the NCP will support this, Ajit Pawar has gone with them alone: Digvijaya Singh

  • 11:58 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge & Ahmed Patel arrive for the Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena joint Press Conference at the YB Chavan Centre.

  • 11:25 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Thinking of Congress-Shiv Sena alliance was a mistake: Sanjay Nirupam

    People would be thinking I will be happy by today's developments, but I am actually very sad. Congress has been unnecessarily defamed in this and thinking of alliance with Shiv Sena was a mistake. I appeal to Sonia ji to at first dissolve Congress Working Committee: Sanjay Nirupam

  • 11:15 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Party and Family Split: Supriya Sule in her Whatsapp status

    Sharad Pawar's daughter and senior NCP leader Supriya Sule in her Whatsapp status wrote, "Party and family split". Sule's WhatsApp status confirms the split in Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

    Party and Family Split: Supriya Sule in her Whatsapp status

  • 11:13 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    We had taken signatures from MLAs for attendance, it was misused as a basis for the oath, says NCP's Nawab Malik

  • 11:12 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Sharad Pawar has called a meeting of all NCP MLAs at 4.30 pm today

  • 11:09 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    Nitin Gadkari congratulates Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar on Maharashtra govt formation

    Union minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for taking oath as the chief minister and the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra respectively on Saturday.

    In a tweet, Gadkari said under the leadership of Fadnavis and Pawar, the "chariot of Maharashtra's development" will move ahead rapidly. 

  • 10:52 AM (IST) Posted by Analiza Pathak

    Gehlot questions morality of revoking President's rule, Maha govt formation

    Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday questioned the morality of revoking the President's rule and swearing-in of the chief minister and deputy chief minister in Maharashtra. He said both the chief minister and deputy chief minister were "guilt conscious" and raised doubt whether they would be able to deliver good governance. Referring to the political development in Maharashtra, Gehlot asked what morality was there in the sudden revocation of President's rule and such swearing-in.

    "Which direction are they taking democracy to?" Gehlot asked on Twitter, adding that people would teach a lesson to the BJP on an appropriate time.
    Gehlot said he was doubtful whether Devendra Fadnavis would be successful as a chief minister and deliver good governance, adding that the people of Maharashtra would suffer.

  • 10:50 AM (IST) Posted by Analiza Pathak

    'Sign of a mature democracy': Nadda

    Congratulating the people of Maharashtra, BJP Working President, JP Nadda said a stable government under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis ji has been formed. "It is a sign of a mature democracy."

     

     

  • 10:38 AM (IST) Posted by Analiza Pathak

    'Verbal diarrhoea' right phrase to use for him: Girish Mahajan on Sanjay Raut

    "Verbal diarrhoea will be the right phrase to use for him. Even many Shiv Sena MLAs are frustrated with him and they may also think of going with us," BJP leader Girish Mahajan on Sanjay Raut. 

     

  • 10:35 AM (IST) Posted by Analiza Pathak

    Urgent meeting called by Congress at party office in Mumbai

    An urgent meeting has been called by Congress at party office in Mumbai. Senior party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal to be present. 

  • 10:32 AM (IST) Posted by Analiza Pathak

    Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray to hold joint presser at 12.30 pm

    NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray will address a joint press conference at 12.30 pm today. 

  • 10:25 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    All NCP MLAs have supported us: BJP leader Girish Mahajan

    BJP leader Girish Mahajan said, "We will prove our majority with support of over 170 MLAs. Ajit Pawar has given a letter to Governor about support of his MLAs and as he is legislative party leader of NCP, which means all NCP MLAs have supported us."

  • 10:10 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Adityanath congratulates Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar on Maha govt formation

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday congratulated Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for taking oath as the chief minister and deputy chief minister of Maharashtra respectively.

    In a tweet, Adityanath congratulated them and expressed confidence that "under the leadership of Sri Devendra Fadnavis ji and Sri Ajit Pawar ji, Maharashtra will be on the path of development."

  • 10:03 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Betrayal of people's mandate: Cong spokesperson on Devendra Fadnavis being sworn in as Maharashtra CM

  • 10:03 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Sanjay Raut ruined Shiv Sena, says Chandrakant Patil

    Sanjay Raut should now at least keep silent. He has ruined Shiv Sena, says Chandrakant Patil, Maharashtra BJP President

    "Voters had voted for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance and we got 161 MLAs, but Shiv Sena betrayed the mandate. Since the first press conference they had started talking about alternatives," he said

     

  • 9:50 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Ajit Pawar insulted Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharashtra, says Sanjay Raut

    Uddhav Thackeray ji and Sharad Pawar ji are in touch and will meet also today, they might also address the media together. But fact is that Ajit Pawar and the MLAs supporting him have insulted Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharashtra, says Sanjay Raut

  • 9:47 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Ajit Pawar has backstabbed the people of Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut

    "Sharad Pawar saheb has nothing to do with this, Ajit Pawar has backstabbed the people of Maharashtra," says Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

  • 9:40 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut addresses media in Mumbai

  • 9:35 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    This is not NCP's decision and does not have Sharad Pawar saheb's support, says senior NCP leader Praful Patel on Ajit Pawar

  • 9:33 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    BJP workers celebrate in Nagpur as Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM

    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers celebrate after Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, again.

  • 9:32 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Joining hands with BJP not NCP decision: Sharad Pawar

    "Ajit Pawar's decision to support the BJP to form the Maharashtra Government is his personal decision and not that of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). We place on record that we do not support or endorse this decision of his," Tweets Sharad Pawar on BJP-NCP alliance govt

  • 9:27 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena negotiations took too long: Abhishek Singhvi

    "Surreal what I read about Maharashtra. Thought it was fake news. Candidly  and personally speaking, our tripartite negotiations should not have gone on for more than 3 days...took too long. Window given was grabbed by fast movers. Pawarji tussi grt ho! Amazing if true, still not sure", Singhvi tweeted.

  • 9:24 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    UP Deputy CM congratulated PM Modi, Amit Shah, CM Fadnavis over Maharashtra govt formation

    Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya congratulated PM Modi, BJP President Amit Shah and CM Devendra Fadnavis over the government formation in Maharashtra.

  • 9:21 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    Piyush Goyal congratulated CM Devendra Fadnavis, Dy CM Ajit Pawar

    "Under your leadership and good governance, the state will achieve new heights of development and provide a better future for the people of Maharashtra", tweeted Goyal soon after the two took oath.

  • 9:20 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    President's rule revoked as BJP-led government takes oath to power

    President rule revoked in Maharashtra as the BJP back in power after Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra new Chief Minister while NCP's Ajit Pawar was sworn in as deputy CM.

  • 9:09 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    BJP-NCP govt in Maharashtra takes charge after President's Rule revoked at 5.47 am on Saturday

  • 9:07 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    BJP working president J P Nadda also congratulated Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar.

    "I Congratulate @Dev_Fadnavis Ji and @AjitPawarSpeaks Ji on taking oath as the CM and Deputy CM of Maharashtra respectively. I am sure that under the guidance of Hon PM @narendramodi Ji, BJP-NCP Gov will take Maharashtra to newer heights." 

  • 9:05 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Ajit Pawar is the leader of Parliamentary board of NCP and no decision of NCP is taken without Sharad Pawar’s assent

  • 9:05 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    NCP Chief Sharad Pawar was part of discussions for Devendra Fadnavis led Maharashtra Govt formation, he had given his assent to Ajit Pawar, say sources

  • 9:05 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Amit Shah congratulates Devendra Fadnavis & Ajit Pawar on taking oath as Maharashtra CM and Dy CM

    BJP President & Union Home Minister, Amit Shah congratulates Devendra Fadnavis & Ajit Pawar on taking oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, respectively.

     

  • 8:59 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    PM Modi congratulates Maha CM Fadnavis & Dy CM Ajit Pawar

    "Congratulations to Devendra Fadnavis ji and Ajit Pawar ji on taking oath as the CM and Deputy CM of Maharashtra respectively. I am confident they will work diligently for the bright future of Maharashtra," PM Modi tweeted.

  • 8:57 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    People had given us a clear mandate, but Shiv Sena tried to ally with other parties: Fadnavis

    "People had given us a clear mandate, but Shiv Sena tried to ally with other parties after results, as a result, President's rule was imposed. Maharashtra needed a stable govt not a 'khichdi' govt.," Devendra Fadnavis after taking oath as Maharashtra CM again

  • 8:56 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    "From result day to this day no party was able to form Govt, Maharashtra was facing many problems including farmer issues, so we decided to form a stable Govt," says Ajit Pawar after taking oath as Deputy CM

  • 8:55 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister again,NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM,oath was administered by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhawan

  • 8:08 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as new Maharashtra CM, Ajit Pawar to be Dy CM

    BJP's Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM. NCP's Ajit Pawar takes oath as Deputy CM, oath was administered by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhawan.

  • 7:48 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    'What can govt do': Bihar minister on 5 lakh applications for 166 Group-D posts

    As the controversy over five lakh people applying for 166 Group-D posts in the state gets bigger, Bihar Minister Shrawan Kumar on Friday rebuffed it saying "What can government do if people apply for jobs?"

  • 7:18 AM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha

    11 killed in road accident in Rajasthan

    11 people died after the two mini buses they were travelling in lost balance and met with an accident in Kuchaman City of Nagaur, at around 3 am, today. Injured have been admitted to hospital.

  • 6:59 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

    Fire breaks out in a cloth godown in Kalbadevi Area of South Mumbai

    A level-2 fire breaks out in a cloth godown in Kalbadevi Area of South Mumbai. Fire tenders rushed to the spot.

  • 6:58 AM (IST) Posted by Priya Jaiswal

     Three people, including a police officer, were targeted by chain snatchers in Yamuna Nagar and Jyoti Nagar areas in three separate incidents,