Maharashtra: News
29 Nov 2019
Uddhav ThackerayDevendra Fadnavis to vacate CM residence soon, starts house-hunting
Two days after tendering his resignation as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis has started the process of vacating the official residence.
28 Nov 2019
Uddhav ThackerayUddhav Thackeray takes oath, first Thackeray to be the CM
On Thursday, Shiv Sena President Uddhav Bal Thackeray, 59, was sworn-in as the 19th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
28 Nov 2019
Uddhav ThackerayImmediate loan waiver for farmers, announces new Maharashtra government
On Thursday, the newly-formed post-poll alliance of the Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and the Congress party, also known as the Maha Vikas Aghadi, released its Common Minimum Program, hours ahead of the CM-elect Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in ceremony.
28 Nov 2019
Uddhav ThackerayMaharashtra: Deputy CM to be from NCP, Speaker from Congress
The new Maharashtra government will have one Deputy Chief Minister, from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), while the Speaker's post will go to the Congress party, NCP leader Praful Patel announced, following a six-hour-long meeting of the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance, on Wednesday.
27 Nov 2019
PoliticsAjit Pawar returns for Maharashtra MLAs' oath-taking; welcomed with hug
Over a month after the Maharashtra Assembly election results were declared, members of the 14th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly were sworn-in on Wednesday.
26 Nov 2019
Devendra FadnavisDevendra Fadnavis resigns as Maharashtra CM twice, in a month
On Tuesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis resigned as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
26 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaMaharashtra: BJP summons MLAs; Fadnavis to address media in afternoon
After the Supreme Court ordered a floor test to be held in the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party called all of its MLAs for a meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday.
26 Nov 2019
Devendra FadnavisAjit Pawar resigns as Maharashtra Deputy CM
Amid the furor over the Maharashtra government formation, Nationalist Congress Party's rebel leader Ajit Pawar has resigned as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
26 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaMaharashtra government formation: SC orders floor test tomorrow
In the ongoing Maharashtra power tussle, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a floor test to be conducted on November 27 before 5 pm.
25 Nov 2019
MumbaiSena-Congress-NCP MLAs assemble at Mumbai hotel, take pledge
On Monday evening, MLAs from the Shiv Sena, the Congress, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) assembled at the Hotel Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, in a move aimed at showcasing the strength of the prospective three-party alliance.
25 Nov 2019
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)9 irrigation-scam cases closed. Not linked to Ajit, says ACB
Amid the ongoing Maharashtra political drama, it was reported that nine cases in the irrigation scam, in which Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was an accused, have been closed.
25 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court on Maharashtra government formation: Order reserved for Tuesday
On Monday, the Supreme Court reserved its order while hearing arguments on Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision to install a government in the state on Saturday.
25 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court hearing on Maharashtra begins; SG produces key documents
On Monday, the Supreme Court began hearing on the petition filed by the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress against the oath-taking of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.
25 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaHere's what happened at Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar's late-night meeting
After the surprise oath-taking of BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as Chief Minister and NCP's Ajit Pawar as Deputy CM on Saturday, the two held closed-door meetings at the former's official residence on Sunday.
24 Nov 2019
Narendra ModiAjit calls Sharad his leader; latter says he's creating confusion
On Sunday, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar wrote a series of tweets, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top BJP leaders, one day after taking oath.
24 Nov 2019
Uddhav ThackerayProfessor applies for leave, went into "shock" by Maharashtra politics
The unending twists and turns in Maharashtra took a toll on a college professor.
24 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaMaharashtra: No floor test; SC directs Centre to submit documents
On Sunday, the Supreme Court ordered Centre to produce the letters of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis claiming a majority in the Assembly, and that of the Governor's invitation to form the government, in an extraordinary off-day hearing.
24 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaMaharashtra government formation: All that happened in Supreme Court today
On Sunday, the Supreme Court held proceedings with regard to the joint petition filed by the Shiv Sena, Congress party, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) over the hush-hush government formation in Maharashtra.
24 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaMaharashtra: Supreme Court to hear Sena-Congress-NCP petition at 11:30 am
The Supreme Court will today hear a petition filed by the Shiv Sena, Congress party, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) over the hush-hush government formation in Maharashtra.
23 Nov 2019
MumbaiMaharashtra coup: 48 NCP MLAs return to Sharad Pawar
After Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar called a meeting of all party MLAs earlier on Saturday, 48 out of the party's 54 legislators in the Maharashtra Assembly attended the meeting.
23 Nov 2019
Devendra FadnavisCongress calls Maharashtra coup 'black-day'; displays confidence in defeating BJP
On Saturday, the Congress held a press conference to address the recent developments in the state of Maharashtra.
23 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaMaharashtra: No NCP MLA will support BJP, says Sharad Pawar
On Saturday, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena addressed a joint press conference at the YB Chavan Center in Mumbai.
23 Nov 2019
Girish MahajanMaharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar removed as NCP CLP leader
In the latest development in the Maharashtra coup, Nationalist Congress Party's Ajit Pawar was removed as the party's legislative party leader.
23 Nov 2019
Devendra FadnavisPresident's Rule revoked in Maharashtra at 5:47 am
When the whole world was sleeping, President's Rule was revoked in Maharashtra, in a rather strange development.
23 Nov 2019
Devendra FadnavisNCP doesn't support Ajit Pawar backing BJP: Sharad Pawar
In a dramatic turn of events, BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar were sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy CM respectively on Saturday.
23 Nov 2019
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra: Fadnavis took oath as CM, NCP's Pawar his Deputy
On November 23, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra amid deadlock over government formation of the state.
22 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaUddhav Thackeray will be Maharashtra CM, says Pawar. Congress disagrees!
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is set to become the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) head Sharad Pawar said on Friday.
22 Nov 2019
MumbaiMaharashtra: Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena likely to announce alliance today
The Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Shiv Sena will hold a meeting in Mumbai on Friday to further their talks over an alliance in Maharashtra. They are likely to make an announcement about joining hands later on Friday.
21 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaMaharashtra: Decision on alliance with Sena tomorrow, says Congress
A month after the Maharashtra Assembly polls, it seems the power tussle may finally come to its conclusion.
20 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaIf BJP offers 50:50 deal, Sena may revive its alliance
As the Maharashtra political impasse continues, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday seemed confident that a "popular and strong" government will be formed before December.
19 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaMaharashtra: Sharad Pawar says no talks with Sena for alliance
As the Maharashtra power tussle continues even a week after President's Rule was imposed in the state, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has taken a U-turn.
17 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaAfter BJP-Shiv Sena tiff, Fadnavis pays tribute to Bal Thackeray
Setting aside his differences with the Shiv Sena, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday attended party founder Bal Thackeray's memorial event.
17 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaAfter Maharashtra fiasco, Shiv Sena seating changed in Rajya Sabha
After the falling out of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra, the Sena's seating arrangement in the Rajya Sabha has been revised.
16 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaAs Maharashtra crisis rages, Sena accuses BJP of horse-trading. Again!
Shiv Sena doesn't have nice things to say about estranged ally BJP and keeping up with the tradition it attacked the latter again today.
16 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaMaharashtra government formation: Sonia, Pawar to meet tomorrow for discussions
In Maharashtra, President's Rule was imposed on Tuesday giving time to politicians to explore their options.
15 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaNCP-Congress-Sena will complete full term in Maharashtra, says Sharad Pawar
NCP boss Sharad Pawar is confident the post-poll alliance with Shiv Sena will work, and the government which will be formed will complete five years.
15 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaShiv Sena says it doesn't oppose 5% reservation for Muslims
After splitting ways with BJP, Shiv Sena is now working day in and out to form a government with unlikely allies, NCP and Congress in Maharashtra, the state which is currently under President's Rule.
13 Nov 2019
Uddhav ThackerayMaharashtra: What divorce? Uddhav hints BJP option is still open
In the great circus of Indian politics, no one is a permanent enemy or friend. Relationships change at the drop of a hat, and Shiv Sena boss Uddhav Thackeray proved the same yesterday.
12 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaPresident's Rule imposed in Maharashtra after weeks-long drama
Bringing an end to the Maharashtra political impasse, President Ram Nath Kovind approved President's rule in the state on Tuesday.
12 Nov 2019
Shiv SenaMaharashtra: Governor suggests President's Rule, sends report to Centre
In a bid to end the ongoing political turmoil in Maharashtra, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari sent a report to Centre stating that President's Rule is the best thing that can happen to the state.
