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Mandate for BJP-Sena to form govt, Cong-NCP to play role of Oppn: Sharad Pawar

Statement came after meeting Sanjay Raut that revived speculation of a political realignment to form govt in Maharashtra.

06 Nov 2019 1:01 PM

Amid the stalemate continuing over government formation in the state, Raut told reporters here that no fresh proposal has been received from the BJP or sent to it. (Photo: ANI)

Why new proposals, stick to what was discussed before polls: Sena's Raut

Raut said, 'We will not be responsible for it. Those conspiring to do this are insulting the people's mandate.'

06 Nov 2019 10:24 AM

After the state Assembly elections were announced, the BJP and the Shiv Sena are engaged at a standoff over the latter’s demand for a 50-50 power share, which means half the ministerial berths and a rotational system for the Chief Minister’s post. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis meets RSS chief Bhagwat in Nagpur as Maharashtra impasse continues

After a meeting on Tuesday, senior leader Mungantiwar hinted at possible breakthrough, saying 'good news' was expected any moment.

06 Nov 2019 8:42 AM

Claiming that Gadkari is being 'sidelined' by the BJP, Tiwari said if the party or Amit Shah authorise Gadkari to intervene, he can resolve the impasse in two hours. (Photo: File)

Gadkari can resolve Maharashtra stalemate in two hours, Shiv Sena tells RSS

In a letter to Bhagwat, Tiwari said RSS chief should take serious note of situation and intervene to end the deadlock over govt formation.

05 Nov 2019 7:15 PM

At this critical juncture, Governor B S Koshyari can still be expected to play a vital role in finding a meeting point between the provisions prescribed by the Constitution and the public mandate. (Photo: Twitter)

Options before Maharashtra Guv in stalemate forced by Shiv Sena

The state is sliding into a deep political crisis as no permutation and combination is working for the Sena.

05 Nov 2019 3:56 PM

There has been no response from the RSS yet. (Photo: File)

Where is coalition dharma? Desperate Shiv Sena asks RSS to step in Maha muddle

In a letter, Shiv Sena's Kishore Tiwari has asked RSS chief to step in, alleging that BJP was not following 'coalition dharma'.

05 Nov 2019 3:52 PM

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday said the political direction of Maharashtra, where the government formation is getting delayed, will depend upon the steps to be taken by "outgoing" Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: File)

'Outgoing' CM's step will decide future course of Maharashtra politics: Sena

Sena also maintained that it was concerned towards rising prices of vegetables and 'wet drought' that damaged crops of farmers.

05 Nov 2019 3:35 PM

"The decision on Maharashtra will be taken in Maharashtra, the chief minister will be from the Shiv Sena," Raut told reporters here. (Photo: ANI)

Politics of Maha changing, will continue fight for justice: Sena's Raut

Amid reports of the Shiv Sena making friendly overtures to the NCP, Raut said Sharad Pawar will not be the next CM of the state.

05 Nov 2019 10:57 AM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Shiv Sena meets governor, Maharashtra CM meets Shah

Fadnavis was expected to meet PM Narendra Modi late Monday night over the government formation issue.

05 Nov 2019 6:16 AM

After his meeting with Gandhi in Delhi, NCP chief Pawar ruled out any possibility of his return as state CM. (Photo: ANI)

Maha drama: 11 days on, meet after meet, but no clarity on govt formation

The BJP has rejected the Sena's demand for sharing the chief minister's post for 2.5 years each.

04 Nov 2019 8:54 PM

The Shiv Sena leaders met Koshyari at 5 pm, a Raj Bhavan official said. (Photo: ANI)

We are not hurdle, party with majority will form govt in Maha: Sena

The development came at a time when BJP and Shiv Sena are engaged in a bitter tug-of-war.

04 Nov 2019 6:39 PM

Fadnavis said, "I don't want to comment on anything anyone is saying on new government formation.' (Photo: ANI)

I'm confident, Maha govt will be formed soon: Fadnavis after meeting Shah

Statement came after Fadnavis met Amit Shah to seek more assistance from Centre for farmers affected due to unseasonal rain.

04 Nov 2019 1:55 PM

As the power tussle to form government in Maharashtra continues, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has been constantly launching veiled attacks on the BJP for not budging from its stand opposing the 50:50 formula. (Photo: File)

Sanjay Raut shares couplet by Wasim Barelvi on BJP-Shiv Sena power tussle in Maharashtra

Meanwhile, Raut along with other senior party leaders is scheduled to meet Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday at 5 pm.

04 Nov 2019 1:22 PM

The Shiv Sena on Monday said the intricacies of government formation in Maharashtra should not push rain-hit farmers towards existential crisis and demanded that they be provided relief package of about Rs 30,000 crore. (Representational Image)

Maharashtra farmers ‘should not be pushed’: Shiv Sena to govt on impasse

As per an initial evaluation, crops on 54.22 lakh hectares across 325 talukas in the state have been damaged.

04 Nov 2019 1:03 PM

Expressing his views on the tussle between BJP and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, a source close to NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday said that the saffron alliance will eventually form the government in the state because they are pre-poll allies and NCP wants to sit in the opposition. (Photo: File)

'BJP, Shiv Sena will eventually form govt,' says source close to Sharad Pawar

On being asked about Shiv Sena meeting the Governor, the NCP Chief said it is better to ask Shiv Sena about it.

04 Nov 2019 12:41 PM

Launching an attack on Shiv Sena, BJP minister Jay Kumar Rawal on Sunday said that BJP workers and leaders in Dhule are angry at the behaviour of Shiv Sena and that they are ready to fight elections again. (Photo: ANI)

Party workers, leaders angry with Shiv Sena, ready to fight elections again: BJP minister

The BJP minister was speaking to media persons in Dhule after attending a party review meeting.

04 Nov 2019 11:30 AM

The NCP did not clear its stand on Sena’s reported offer as it could not take a call alone since it had contested the elections in alliance with Congress. (Photo: File)

Pawar to meet Sonia Gandhi today, expected to discuss Maharashtra govt

The BJP won 105 seats and Sena bagged 56 in 288-member Assembly. The opposition NCP has 54 seats while its alliance partner Congress has 44.

04 Nov 2019 11:25 AM

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rohit Rajendra Pawar hit out at BJP-Shiv Sena alliance over the delay in government formation saying the "recent skirmishes" between the NDA partners are an "insult to democracy." (Photo: ANI)

If Balasaheb Thackeray was alive would BJP still be so brave?: NCP's Rohit Pawar

Rohit Pawar wondered if BJP-Shiv Sena alliance will really give a firm government for next 5 years considering their current differences.

04 Nov 2019 11:12 AM

However, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut along with other senior party leaders is scheduled to meet Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at 5 pm on Monday. (Photo: File)

After claiming support of 170 MLAs, Shiv Sena's Raut to meet Maha Guv today

Raut has also confirmed that he will meet the Governor and request him to invite the single largest party to form government in Maharashtra.

04 Nov 2019 8:46 AM

Amid the impasse over formation of new government in Maharashtra, senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sundaysaid his party will talk to the BJP only on the issue of the chief minister's post. (Photo: File)

Talks with BJP will only be on CM's post: Sanjay Raut

The BJP and Shiv Sena are currently at loggerheads over sharing of power in the new government.

03 Nov 2019 2:44 PM

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