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Maharashtra CM LIVE: AAP's Somnath Bharti Condemns Bhai Jagtap's Remark On EC, Calls It "Unparliamentary'
Reacting to Congress leader and MLC Bhai Jagtap’s objectionable remark on EC, AAP leader Somnath Bharti said it was unparliamentary language. “In a democracy, one can condemn as much as they want, but we should never forget the dignity of language,” he said.
Nov 29, 202420:22 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: 'He Is In Depression', Shiv Sena Leader Calls For Action After Bhai Jagtap's 'Dog' Remark On EC
After Congress leader Bhai Jagtap made an objectionable remark towards the Election Commission, Shiv Sena Leader Uday Samant said he was in depression and that’s why he was making such remarks. He also called for action against such statements.
Nov 29, 202420:20 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Congress Leader Sparks Row With 'Election Commission To Kutta Hai' Remarks
Congress leader Bhai Jagtap called the Election Commission of India a “dog” after the Maharashtra election debacle, which sparked a row in the state. “(Election Commission toh Kutta hai) The Election Commission is like a dog, acting as a dog, sitting outside Narendra Modi ji’s bungalow,” he said, adding that agencies are being misused. His remarks were condemned by other leaders
Mumbai: Congress leader and MLC Bhai Jagtap on Maharashtra Election results says, “(Election Commission toh Kutta hai) The Election Commission is like a dog, acting as a dog, sitting outside Narendra Modi ji’s bungalow. All the agencies that were created to strengthen our… pic.twitter.com/EMgFlX6jJm
— IANS (@ians_india) November 29, 2024
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Maharashtra CM Live: Shiv Sena Leader Says Maharashtra CM Should Be Announced At Midnight, Oath Taking Likely On Dec 2
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said the name of the Maharashtra Chief Minister should be announced by midnight. “I have the information that the oath-taking ceremony will be on 2nd December,” he told news agency ANI.
Nov 29, 202420:14 IST
Maharashtra CM Live: Congress' Nana Patole Writes To EC, Alleges Scam In Percentage Of Votes
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole accused the Election Commission of tampering with the voter data in the state Assembly elections and alleged a “huge scam” in the percentage of votes in his letter to the ECI.
Nov 29, 202420:12 IST
Maharashtra CM Live: Kharge Hints At 'Harsh Decisions' After Poll Debacle, Says Assembly Election Results 'Unexpected'
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hinted at “harsh decisions” at the Congress Working Committee meeting after the “unexpected” results in Maharashtra and Haryana. He said the results in Maharashtra defied all expectations particularly when the MVA had done well in the Lok Sabha elections.
Nov 29, 202416:32 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Oath Taking Ceremony Likely On December 5
The oath-taking ceremony of the Mahayuti government is likely to take place on December 5 as speculation over the Maharashtra CM position continues, according to sources.
Nov 29, 202416:30 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Eknath Shinde Leaves For His Native Village Satara
Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has left for his native village in Satara as the suspense over Maharashtra government formation continues.
Nov 29, 202415:36 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Mahayuti Meet Cancelled, Shinde Heads Home; Suspense Over Govt Formation To Last Longer
The suspense over Maharashtra government formation is set to last at least two more days as a key Mahayuti meeting in Mumbai has been cancelled and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has left for his native village in Satara.
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Maharashtra CM LIVE: Shiv Sena Appeals Eknath Shinde To Accept Deputy CM Position
Shiv Sena Leader Uday Samant said the party has appealed to Eknath Shinde to accept the deputy CM position in Maharashtra as the impasse over the CM position continues.
Nov 29, 202414:55 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Shiv Sena Leader Says BJP Will Appoint Its Legislative Party Leader In 2 Days
Shiv Sena Leader Uday Samant said BJP will appoint its legislative party leader in two days and everyone will get a clear picture soon.
Nov 29, 202414:51 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Shiv Sena Leader Says Eknath Shinde Isn’t Upset After He Leaves For Native Village
As Maharashtra’s caretaker CM Eknath Shinde left for his native village in Satara amid Mahayuti talks over government formation on Friday, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant clarified that Shinde was not upset over anything.
Nov 29, 202414:18 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Eknath Shinde's Camp Drops Clues Amid Maharashtra CM Suspense
It’s been six days since the Maharashtra assembly election results were declared and the Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious, but suspense over the new head of the state and fresh cabinet ministers is not over yet. Sources have said that the key alliance leaders will finalise a list and fly to Delhi on Monday to meet with the BJP top brass before making an announcement. READ MORE
Nov 29, 202414:04 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Mahayuti's Mumbai Meet Cancelled, Eknath Shinde Leaves For His Village In Satara
Sources confirmed that the Mahayuti leaders’ meeting in Mumbai scheduled for today (Friday) has been cancelled and Eknath Shinde has left for his native village in Satara.
Nov 29, 202412:07 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Sanjay Raut Says Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar Need To Keep Rushing To Delhi For All Issues
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said that caretaker CM and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut and NCP leader Ajit Pawar would now have to keep rushing to Delhi for their concerns to be heard. He said, “All things related to Maharashtra will be decided in Delhi. Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar will have to come to Delhi again and again to put forward their issues. They will have to listen to PM Modi and Amit Shah.”
Nov 29, 202411:56 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Another Round Of Mahayuti Meet Next Week Before Final Announcement
Sources told CNN News18 that after today’s meeting in Mumbai, the key Mahayuti leaders have been asked to come back to the national capital on Monday for further discussion.
Sources have also indicated that the oath-taking unlikely to happen before December 7.
Nov 29, 202411:47 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: BJP Leader Says Don’t Take Sanjay Raut Seriously, Mahayuti United
BJP MP Dinesh Sharma has said people should not take Uddhav Sena’s Sanjay Raut seriously. “People of Congress itself are saying that it is Sanjay Raut who caused trouble for both Congress and Shiv Sena. His statements need not be taken seriously. Mahayuti is united, we fought the election together and will govern Maharashtra for the next five years unitedly,” he said.
Nov 29, 202411:34 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Speculation Of Young Faces Strategy Raises Anxiety Among Senior MLAs
As Maharashtra waits for clarity on its Chief Minister and cabinet formation, a new strategy by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is creating ripples in political circles. Sources suggest that senior leaders may face exclusion in favour of younger MLAs in the upcoming cabinet of Mahayuti. This move is part of the BJP’s plan to infuse fresh energy into the government and prepare for future elections. READ MORE
Nov 29, 202409:27 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Sources Say Shinde Not Excited For Dy CM Post, Planning To Push For Son Shrikant
Sources said caretaker CM Eknath Shinde was not convinced with the offer for Deputy CM’s post and was planning to recommend his son Shrikant Shinde for the post.
Nov 29, 202408:58 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: BJP To Get CM, Speaker Posts; NCP To Get Minority Affairs, Finance: Sources
Sources told CNN-News18 that BJP will get the CM and speaker posts besides the revenue portfolio.
Meanwhile, they said Shiv Sena will get the deputy CM’s post, but Shinde is not keen on the post. According to sources, Shinde has been bargaining for the urban development ministry, but BJP is ready to offer public works department and education.
Whereas NCP will get deputy CM post, minority affairs, women and child development along with finance.
Nov 29, 202408:51 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: BJP MLA Asks Why Is There So Much Hurry?
BJP MLA and Maharashtra Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar has asked, “Why is there so much hurry?” He said whenever other parties used to win Maharashtra assembly elections, it always took them 14 to 15 days to form the government. “We have formed the government in the state. There should be no hurry,” he added.
Nov 29, 202408:28 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Enkath Shinde Says Meet With Amit Shah Was 'Positive'
Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde said, “The meeting was good and positive. This was the first meeting. We had a discussion with Amit Shah and JP Nadda. There will be another meeting of the Mahayuti. In this meeting, a decision will be taken about who will be the Chief Minister. The meeting will be held in Mumbai.”
Nov 29, 202407:59 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Devendra Fadnavis Expresses Gratitude To Amit Shah For His Support In Polls
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday for his support during the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
In a post on X, Fadnavis acknowledged Shah’s role in inspiring and motivating party workers throughout the election campaign.
“I expressed my gratitude to Union Minister Amitbhai Shah for his immense support on the ground during the crucial Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha Elections 2024 and for the way he inspired and motivated the karykartas. On this occasion, our BJP President JP Nadda ji, Eknath Shinde ji, Ajitdada Pawar, #MahaYuti leaders, and colleagues were also present in New Delhi,” Fadnavis posted on X.
Nov 29, 202407:56 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Key Mahayuti Leaders To Hold Meet In Mumbai Today, Finalise Cabinet Portfolios
According to sources, the key Mahayuti leaders will hold a meeting in Mumbai and are expected to finalise the list of cabinet portfolio allocations and decide who will take the oath alongside the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister.
Nov 29, 202407:52 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Things Moving In Right Direction, Say Sources
After Thursday’s meeting between BJP’s Amit Shah, BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis, NCP’s Ajit Pawar, and Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde, the process of government formation has gained momentum. Sources have also indicated that, following the meeting, “things are moving in the right direction.”
Nov 29, 202407:45 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Eknath Shinde Seeks 12 Ministerial Positions For Shiv Sena
According to sources, caretaker CM Eknath Shinde has sought 12 ministerial positions for Shiv Sena at the meeting of Mahayuti leaders in Delhi. He has also sought the deputy CM’s post along with home and urban development departments for himself.
Nov 29, 202407:40 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: NCP’s Ajit Pawar To Get Deputy CM Post, Finance Portfolio, Say Sources
According to sources, NCP leader Ajit Pawar is set to get the deputy chief minister’s post along with the finance portfolio.
Nov 29, 202407:29 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Assembly Poll Result Details
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieved a remarkable victory in the recent state assembly elections, securing 230 out of 288 seats in the legislature.
Bouncing back from its Lok Sabha election losses, the BJP won 132 seats, the highest among all Mahayuti constituents. Shinde’s Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s NCP also performed strongly, with Shiv Sena winning 57 seats and NCP securing 41. In contrast, the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) faced a significant defeat. The Congress had one of its worst showings in the assembly elections, winning just 16 seats. Sharad Pawar’s NCP(SP) managed only 10 seats, while Uddhav Thackeray’s UBT secured 20.
The Maharashtra assembly elections were held on November 20, and the results were announced on November 23.
On Tuesday, Eknath Shinde resigned as chief minister to Governor CP Radhakrishnan. However, the governor asked Shinde to continue serving as the caretaker chief minister until a new government is formed.
Nov 29, 202407:26 IST
Maharashtra CM LIVE: Mahayuti Leaders Say New Govt To Be In Place By Dec 2
After meeting top BJP leader Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday, key Mahayuti leaders said a new government should be in place by December 2.
