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Several births needed to understand Pawar: Sanjay Raut after meeting NCP chief

National | Nov 19, 2019, 11:49 AM IST

Sanjay Raut also asserted that a strong and stable government led by his party will be formed in Maharashtra soon. Speaking at a press conference, Sanjay Raut said, "A Shiv Sena-led government will be formed in Maharashtra soon. It will be a stable, strong and effective government. We want Uddhav Thackerey to lead the government."

Tareeke Badlo, Iraade Nahi: Sanjay Raut as Sena exudes confidence on govt formation in Maharashtra

National | Nov 19, 2019, 02:31 PM IST

Following the inability of BJP, the single largest party, to form the government, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari last week invited the second and third largest parties, namely- Shiv Sena and NCP to form government in the state.

BJP-Sena must choose their paths, we will do our politics: Sharad Pawar

National | Nov 18, 2019, 01:08 PM IST

Pre-poll allies BJP and Shiv Sena contested the October 21 Assembly polls together. The BJP bagged 105 out of 288 seats while Shiv Sena managed to win 56 seats. However, the alliance fell apart after Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray demanded rotational chief ministerial post, a demand denied by the BJP.

Pawar to meet Sonia today; to finalise ‘alternative govt’ in Maharashtra

National | Nov 18, 2019, 08:30 AM IST

Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi's meet comes as the NCP is in talks with its ally Congress for a possible alliance with the Shiv Sena after Sena's alliance with the BJP fell apart over the chief minister's post in Maharashtra.

'Sometimes you feel you are losing the match, but...': Gadkari's googly on Maharashtra stalemate

National | Nov 15, 2019, 04:23 PM IST

Amid the current political stalemate in Maharashtra, Union minister and BJP leader Nitin Gadkari has likened politics with cricket, saying "anything" Could happen in both these fields as those who appear to be losing the match might actually win the game.

Amid political crisis, Maha BJP leaders to hold 3-day meet with MLAs

National | Nov 14, 2019, 08:42 AM IST

A scheduled joint committee meeting of Congress and NCP leaders to work out details of the Common Minimum Programme (CMP) for the formation of government in Maharashtra with support of the Shiv Sena was cancelled. However, NCP chief Sharad Pawar later told reporters that his nephew Ajit deliberately made remarks about visiting Baramati, his hometown in Pune district, in the night to avoid media.

Fadnavis changes Twitter bio to 'Sevak' amid Maharashtra political crisis

India | Nov 13, 2019, 11:59 AM IST

Meanwhile, in a vitriolic attack on the BJP, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday said it was deriving "sadistic pleasure" out of the struggle of other political parties to form government in Maharashtra. Without taking any names, the Sena said those who talk of ethics in politics are currently the "most disruptive".

'Agneepath', says Sanjay Raut as Sena treads tough path with Congress-NCP

National | Nov 13, 2019, 11:38 AM IST

On Tuesday, President's rule was imposed in Maharashtra after Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in a report to the Centre stated that the formation of a stable government was impossible in the current situation despite all his efforts.

BJP deriving 'sadistic pleasure' out of Maharashtra logjam: Shiv Sena

National | Nov 13, 2019, 10:18 AM IST

Despite their alliance getting a majority, the BJP and the Shiv Sena parted ways following a disagreement over power-sharing, with the Uddhav Thackeray-led party insisting on the chief minister's post.

No decision on backing Shiv Sena yet, policies must be decided first: Congress-NCP

National | Nov 12, 2019, 09:25 PM IST

The Congress and NCP said on Tuesday evening that they had not taken any decision about supporting the Shiv Sena to form government in Maharashtra yet, but will hold further discussions.

How Maharashtra was pushed to President's Rule

National | Nov 12, 2019, 07:42 PM IST

20 days after elections, Maharashtra has ended up with President's Rule. Despite hectic parleys, no party could prove numbers before Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, who exhausted all options before sending a report to the Centre after which the cabinet recommended President's Rule.

Hum Honge Kamyaab: Sanjay Raut after setback over govt formation

National | Nov 12, 2019, 11:04 AM IST

Sanjay Raut was admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati hospital after he complained of uneasiness. Raut might have to undergo angiography, doctors have said. Sanjay Raut's sudden hospitalisation comes at a time when Shiv Sena is readying up to form government in Maharashtra amid an ongoing political crisis.

Maharashtra Congress leaders meet at Jaipur resort, discuss govt formation

National | Nov 11, 2019, 01:23 PM IST

Sources said NCP chief Sharad Pawar may also meet the Congress president on Monday to discuss the possibility of the two parties supporting a Sena-led government. Kharge had earlier said in Jaipur that his party has "accepted" the public mandate to it to sit in the opposition in the state.

All 56 Shiv Sena MLAs to be lodged in private sea-facing hotel in Bandra

National | Nov 07, 2019, 05:57 PM IST

A fortnight later, the political crisis in Maharashtra is only deepening further. According to news agency IANS, Shiv Sena has decided to shift all its 65 MLAs to a private sea-facing hotel in suburban Bandra till the state comes out of the present deadlock.