Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2019

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Shiv Sena and NCP addressed a joint press conference after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the second term earlier in the day. (Photo: ANI)

Uddhav says 'let them try to break Shiv Sena MLAs, we will not keep quiet'

'From here onwards I don't think elections are even needed,' Uddhav said.

23 Nov 2019 3:56 PM

'We had taken signatures from MLAs for attendance, it was misused as a basis for the oath,' Malik said. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Signatures were misused...': Nawab Malik takes a veiled dig at Ajit Pawar

Earlier in the day, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as CM of Maharashtra for the second term.

23 Nov 2019 1:51 PM

Hours after BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister in the early hours of Saturday, with Ajit Pawar as his deputy, Sharad Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule had put up a WhatsApp status that pointed at a major rift within the Pawar family and the NCP. (Photo: File)

'Party and family split': On WhatsApp, Supriya Sule opens up on rift with cousin Ajit Pawar

Status read, 'Party and family split', and was put up soon after BJP turned tables on rivals with faction of NCP breaking away under Ajit.

23 Nov 2019 1:36 PM

According to officials, assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Sakra Uranv and three home guards -- Dinesh Kumar, Sikander Singh and Yamuna Ram -- were killed in the incident. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

4 security personnel killed in Naxal attack in Jharkhand

The Naxals reportedly also looted weapons from the personnel, among which were a service revolver and three rifles.

23 Nov 2019 1:04 PM

'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,' said Mahajan. (Photo: ANI)

'Tired of Sanjay Raut's verbal diarrhoea, Shiv Sena MLAs may join us': BJP leader Girish Mahajan

Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday took oath as Maharashtra CM for the second consecutive term while NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM.

23 Nov 2019 12:37 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray.(Photo: File)

NCP splits to form Maha govt with BJP, stunned Sena moves SC

On Saturday morning, Ajit Pawar was sworn in as Dy CM and partyless by evening after being sacked as legislature party leader.

23 Nov 2019 12:20 PM

Despite strong speculation of the NCP-Cong-Sena alliance taking the reigns of the Maharashtra government with sagas of meetings between the leaders, there were signs that showed a vague closeness of BJP and NCP. (Photo: File | PTI)

BJP showed indication of closeness with NCP? Here's a look at recent events

On the occasion of 250th session of Rajya Sabha, PM Modi had specifically lauded two parties -- NCP and BJD.

23 Nov 2019 10:57 AM

'Shiv Sena was continuously attacking BJP and engaging in discussions with Cong-NCP that is why we were compelled to form the government," he said. (Photo: ANI)

Shiv Sena betrayed mandate, this compelled BJP to form govt: Chandrakant Patil

Earlier in the day, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the second term.

23 Nov 2019 10:55 AM

The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member Assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44. (Photo: File)

Amit Shah proved again he's real 'Chanakya' of Indian politics, says Sushil Modi

'@AmitShah has once again proved that he is the real Chanakya of Indian politics,' Sushil tweeted.

23 Nov 2019 10:42 AM

The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member Assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44. (Photo: ANI)

President's Rule revoked in Maharashtra at 5:47 am

The gazette notification to this effect was issued by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla at 5.47 am.

23 Nov 2019 10:13 AM

Ajit Pawar backstabbed people of Maharashtra, says Raut on political twist

Raut also said Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar would meet on Saturday and might also address the media together.

23 Nov 2019 9:55 AM

‘Not NCP’s decision’: Sharad Pawar as Ajit takes oath as Maharashtra Dy CM

Sharad Pawar also tweeted: 'We place on record that we do not support or endorse this decision of his.'

23 Nov 2019 9:38 AM

Abhishek Singhvi on Saturday expressed surprise at the political developments in Maharashtra and said the Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena negotiations took too long as the window was grabbed by "fast movers". (Photo: FIle)

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

The month-long political impasse ended dramatically with Devendra Fadnavis returning as CM again, backed by Pawar-led NCP.

23 Nov 2019 9:32 AM

‘Confident they will work diligently’: PM congratulates Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar

Modi on Saturday congratulated Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar who took oath as CM and Dy CM of Maharashtra respectively.

23 Nov 2019 8:44 AM

The BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member Assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP's Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM again, NCP's Ajit Pawar his deputy

Fadnavis said: 'People gave us clear mandate, but Sena tried to ally with other parties, as a result Prez rule was imposed.'

23 Nov 2019 8:14 AM

According to Jadhav, Thackeray rejected speculation that the BJP was in touch with him and had offered the chief minister's post to the Shiv Sena. (Photo: File)

Process to form Sena-led govt in final stages: Uddhav to MLAs

Thackeray met the legislators to apprise them of the government formation process and meetings of Congress-NCP leaders in Delhi.

22 Nov 2019 2:47 PM

Now in a bid to form a government, the Sena is in talks with the NCP and Congress, who have won 54 and 44 seats respectively in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly. (Photo: File)

Throne of Delhi could not make Maharashtra bow before it: NCP takes jibe at BJP

Sharad Pawar has finally 'outwitted so-called Chanakya of the Indian politics', party said on Friday.

22 Nov 2019 11:31 AM

Asked if the three non-BJP parties would meet the state governor on Friday itself, Raut quipped, "Why meet the governor when the President's rule is in place". (Photo: ANI)

Shiv Sena CM for full 5 years, says Sanjay Raut amid talks with NCP, Cong

Sanjay Raut said Shiv Sena won't side with the BJP even if offered Lord Indra's throne.

22 Nov 2019 10:25 AM

MLA Abdul Sattar, who represents the Sillod assembly constituency in Aurangabad district, warned former ally BJP against poaching or purchasing the elected representatives. (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena MLA says he will ‘smash head, break legs’ of poachers

The statement came amid finalisation of the alliance between Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena ahead of government formation in Maharashtra.

22 Nov 2019 10:13 AM

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and his MLA-son Aaditya met NCP president Sharad Pawar here on Thursday night. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Uddhav, Aaditya Thackeray's midnight visit to Pawar over Maharashtra tie-up

The three parties are likely to make a formal announcement on Friday to join hands to take a shot at power in the state.

22 Nov 2019 8:53 AM

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