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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Arrived At A Hotel In Mumbai For The Meeting Of Shiv Sena Leaders
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde arrived at a hotel in Mumbai for the meeting of Shiv Sena leaders
Nov 24, 202421:25 IST
Supriya Sule Vows To Rebuild NCP (SP) with Renewed Commitment
Senior NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said on Sunday that her party, which won 10 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections, respects people’s mandate and pledged to work towards a capable, inclusive and progressive state.
In a statement on X, the Baramati MP promised to rebuild their party and said it would move forward with determination despite its dismal show. Her party and its Maha Vikas Aghadi allies Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) collectively bagged only 46 of the state’s 288 assembly seats.
“We respect and humbly accept the verdict of the people in the assembly elections. This result is a moment for deep reflection and renewal. We will introspect, learn, and rebuild with honesty, hard work, and an unshakable commitment to the values we stand for,” Sule wrote.
Nov 24, 202421:02 IST
I Thank All Majhi Ladki Bahin For Electing Me, Says Eknath Shinde
During an event in connection with Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, “I am with you all, I thank all Majhi Ladki Bahin for electing me. You all chose Mahayuti, as we promised we will be giving Rs 2100 to all my sisters. This government is yours and you choose this government again. I feel blessed you all came here and gave me blessings. This is a common people’s government and we are working for the growth of Maharashtra…”
Nov 24, 202420:55 IST
Workers Chant Maha CM Kaisa Ho, Shinde Saheb Jaisa Ho In Event
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde organised an event for the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme at his residence, Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai on Sunday.
The workers were seen chanting Maharashtra ka mukhyamantri kesa ho…shinde shayeb jesa ho..
Nov 24, 202420:48 IST
Eknath Shinde Organises An Event For The 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' Scheme
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde organised an event for the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme at his residence, Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai on Sunday.
Nov 24, 202420:46 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Independents Finish Second in 19 Constituencies
While the contest was between the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which together constitute six major parties, in the Maharashtra assembly polls, independent candidates showed their mettle by standing second in 19 constituencies.
The Mahayuti swept the polls to the 288-member assembly, with BJP bagging 132 seats while Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena got 57 and 41 went into the kitty of the NCP. The opposition Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) of Sharad Pawar managed to win just 16, 20 and 10 seats, respectively.
Nov 24, 202420:00 IST
This Result Is A Moment For Deep Reflection And Renewal, Says Supriya Sule
NCP leader Supriya Sule reacted on the Maharashtra poll results. She said, “We respect and humbly accept the verdict of the people in the assembly elections. This result is a moment for deep reflection and renewal. We will introspect, learn, and rebuild with honesty, hard work, and an unshakable commitment to the values we stand for.
To those who have earned the people’s trust, we extend our congratulations. We hope you will serve Maharashtra with dedication and prioritize the welfare of every citizen.
A heartfelt thank you to all voters, the diligent workers and leaders of NCP SP, our Maha Vikas Aghadi allies, the Election Commission, police, administration, media, and everyone who contributed to making this election a vibrant celebration of democracy.
We remain steadfast. Our fight continues—with humility, with courage, and with the hope of building a Maharashtra that fulfills the dreams of its people.
Nov 24, 202419:51 IST
Will Review INDI Alliance's Dismal Performance in Maharashtra, Says Tejashwi Yadav
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said the INDI alliance will review the reasons behind its massive defeat in the Maharashtra assembly polls.
The opposition Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) of Sharad Pawar managed to win just 16, 20 and 10 seats, respectively, in the 288-member assembly, while the BJP bagged 132 along with 57 for Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and 41 for NCP.
Nov 24, 202419:16 IST
Ladki Bahin Scheme, Religious Polarisation May Have Played Role: Sharad Pawar On Mahayuti Victory
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the Ladki Bahin scheme, women’s participation in voting in large numbers, and religious polarisation may have played a role in Mahayuti’s victory in Maharashtra assembly polls.
He said the election results, declared on Saturday, are not on the expected lines but he would revitalise the party.
Responding to a query on his retirement from active politics, Pawar tersely said he and his party colleagues will decide.
Nov 24, 202419:11 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: This Victory Has Given Mahayuti A New Direction, Says Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis in a heartfelt letter expressed gratitude to the people of Maharashtra over the Mahayuti’s victory in the polls.
“The grand victory of Mahayuti in the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha 2024 election is not only of BJP-Mahayuti, but of the faith of every citizen of Maharashtra. I bow to the people of Maharashtra for the faith and love you have shown. This victory has given Mahayuti a new direction because of your support. This success will give our Maharashtra a progressive and inclusive future with Hon. Modiji’s leadership will continue to inspire to realize the dream of a developed India with a developed Maharashtra,” he said in his letter.
Nov 24, 202418:41 IST
ECI Dy Commissioner, State CEO Present Assembly Election Gazette To Maharashtra Governor
The Deputy Election Commissioner of Election Commission of India Hirdesh Kumar and Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra State S. Chockalingam called on Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan and presented the copies of the Gazette containing names of members elected to the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra and ECI’s Notification at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Sunday (24 Nov).
The results of General Elections to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly were declared on 23rd November. The names of elected candidates of the election were published in Maharashtra Government State Gazette vide Election Commission of India’s Notification dated 24th November, 2024. This was done as per the provisions contained in Section 73 of the Representation of People Act, 1951.
The Deputy Election Commissioner, ECI and the State Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra presented copies of the said Gazette containing ECI’s Notification to the Governor.
Nov 24, 202418:36 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Kangana Says MVA Lost in Maharashtra Because it Disrespected Women
A day after the Mahayuti alliance trounced the MVA in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Sunday likened the opposition alliance with “daitya” and said it suffered this fate because it had disrespected women.
Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Ranaut said, “I expected such a bad failure of Uddhav Thackeray. We can identify who is a ‘devta (god)’ and who is a ‘daitya (satan)’ depending on if they respect women or work for their welfare.” Ranaut and then-Maharashtra chief minister Thackeray’s Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government had a bitter run-in in 2020 with the then-undivided Shiv Sena-led Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation demolishing alleged illegal alterations at her Bandra bungalow.
Nov 24, 202418:19 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: There Can Be No Comparison Between Ajit Pawar And Yugendra Pawar, Says Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar said that fielding Yugendra Pawar against Ajit Pawar in Baramati wasn’t a wrong decision; someone had to contest. There can be no comparison between Ajit Pawar and Yugendra Pawar.
Nov 24, 202418:17 IST
No Qualms In Accepting Ajit Pawar Got More Seats In Maharashtra Polls, Says Sharad Pawar
No qualms in accepting Ajit Pawar got more seats in Maharashtra polls, but everyone knows who is the NCP founder, says Sharad Pawar.
Nov 24, 202418:14 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Women's Participation In Large Numbers A Reason For Mahayuti’s Win, Says Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar said that the mandate is people’s decision, women’s participation in large numbers could be reason for Mahayuti sweep in Maharashtra polls
Nov 24, 202417:53 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Poll Results Not On Expected Lines, Says Sharad Pawar
NCP SCP party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday expressed dissatisfaction over the Maharashtra poll results and said that they are not on expected lines, He said that the party will study reasons and go to people, reported news agency PTI.
Nov 24, 202417:32 IST
Mahayuti Leaders, BJP Parliamentary Board to Decide on Next Maharashtra CM
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Sunday said leaders of the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the BJP leadership will decide who will be the next chief minister of the state.
Addressing a press conference, Bawankule said all sections of the society supported the BJP in the Maharashtra assembly polls and rejected the Congress.
Nov 24, 202416:59 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: There Is Complete Coordination Between The Three Parties, says Prafful Patel
“There is complete coordination between the three parties. Except for couple of seats, there was complete coordination between all three parties while finalising the seat-sharing formula. Talking about the CM’s post, every party wants to lead, but a decision in this regard will be taken after discussion between the three parties,” NCP working president Praful Patel said to PTI.
Nov 24, 202416:54 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Did Not Endorse Anybody So How Can My Factor Fail, Asks Jarange
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday refuted talk of his stir not being a factor in the Maharashtra assembly polls, which were swept by the Mahayuti comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP.
The Mahayuti won 40 out of 46 seats in Marathwada region, including all five in Jalna, the epicentre of Jarange’s stir for quota for the Maratha community in jobs and education.
The ruling alliance’s poor show in the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year was largely credited to Jarange’s opposition, especially his strident remarks against Deputy Chief Minister and BJP stalwart Devendra Fadnavis.
Nov 24, 202416:23 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: New Govt Formation Not Mandatory Before November 26, Say Sources
According to the Legislative Assembly sources, it is not mandatory for a new government to be formed or a new Chief Minister to take the oath before November 26. The assumption that President’s Rule will automatically come into effect in the state after midnight on Nov 26, due to the term of the existing Assembly expiring, is incorrect.
Nov 24, 202416:07 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress Will Ensure Mahayuti Fulfils Its Poll Promises, Says Nana Patole
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Sunday said that the grand old party will ensure the newly-elected Mahayuti government fulfils promises it made to the people in its election manifesto.
While addressing a press conference, the Congress leader said the Mahayuti, which banked on the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme for its victory in the state election, should immediately fulfil its promise of raising the monthly allowance for women from Rs 1,500 to 2,100.
Nov 24, 202415:58 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: People Taught Befitting Lesson to Those Talking About Breaking Country, Says Kangana Ranaut
The people have taught a befitting lesson to those talking about breaking the country, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said on Sunday, referring to the Maharashtra Assembly polls where her party-led Mahayuti alliance trounced the Congress-led MVA.
Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the actor-politician said she believed that he was born for the “salvation of the country and is invincible”.
Ranaut and then-Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray’s Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government had a bitter run-in in 2020 with the then-undivided Shiv Sena-led Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation demolishing alleged illegal alterations at her Bandra bungalow.
Nov 24, 202415:05 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Winners Of Mumbai’s 36 Seats
Mahayuti got the most of the maximum city — 22 of the 36 seats in the city and suburbs in Mumbai. Check full list
Nov 24, 202414:12 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara Blames EVM Hacks For Congress Loss
On Maharashtra Assembly elections, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara blames EVM hack for Congress’ loss in the Maharashtra elections. “We have also failed to make a proper strategy for the elections. We thought that MVA would come to power in Maharashtra but everything is upside down,” he told ANI.
Nov 24, 202413:59 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: 'Historic Win For BJP,' Says Kangana Ranaut
Responding on BJP’s win in Maharashtra Assembly elections, party MP Kangana Ranaut said, “This is a historic win for our party.”
“All of us are very excited and we are grateful to the people of the nation…I anticipated the defeat of Maha Vikas Aghadi),” she added.
Nov 24, 202413:55 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Misadventure After Haryana Havoc Sparks Questions Inside Congress
After suffering defeats in two consecutive defeats in Haryana and Maharashtra, voices are being raised in the Congress against many top leaders and political strategists.
Additionally, reports of local leaders being sidelined or snubbed came out. It was clear to see at, say, press conferences, where the Delhi leaders were made to sit in front while those from the state had to scramble for seats. READ MORE
Nov 24, 202413:50 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena's Deepak Kesarkar Meets Ajit Pawar
Dhiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar on Sunday met NCP leader Ajit Pawar at Devgiri bungalow.
Nov 24, 202413:31 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Only CM & Deputy CMs Will Take Oath First, Say Sources
According to sources, only Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers will take oath initially in Maharashtra.
Nov 24, 202413:15 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Meeting Of BJP State Leaders Underway
Nov 24, 202413:14 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar Choosen As Leader Of NCP
Following Mahayuti’s win Ajit Pawar was chosen as the leader of the Congress Party (NCP).
Nov 24, 202412:55 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Shrikant Shinde Arrives For Meet At Taj Lands End
Eknath Shinde’s son and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde has arrived for the meeting of party leaders and MLAs at Taj Lands End.
Nov 24, 202412:26 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Who Is Atul Limaye? The Sangh Strategist Who Manoeuvred Mahayuti's Maharashtra Sweep
Atul Limaye, the 54-year-old shetra pracharak (region in-charge) of Maharashtra and the youngest joint general secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, emerged as one of the prime architects behind the RSS-BJP’s Mahayuti campaign.
Limaye, who left his job at a multinational company in his early 20s to become a pracharak, is the one who worked behind the scenes to navigate Mahayuti towards victory. READ MORE
Nov 24, 202412:14 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: 'We Are Not Sad, We Will Fight,' Says Sanjay Raut
After the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena recorded defeat in the Maharashtra polls, Sanjay Raut said, “Balasaheb Thackeray has seen many defeats and victories in his life..we are not sad that we lost power, we will fight.”
Nov 24, 202411:48 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: 'I Warned Against Allying With UBT,' Says Milind Deora
Taking to X, Milind Deora said, “For those asking my reaction to Congress’s bitter defeat: In 2019, I warned against allying with UBT, knowing it would hurt the party in the long-term. For 12 MVA ministerial berths & short-term gains, Congress sacrificed everything. The irony? Many of those ministers lost yesterday.”
Nov 24, 202411:31 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: People Of Maharashtra Not Joyful, Are Unhappy, Says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut took a jibe at the Mahayuti’s victory in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, stating that there is an atmosphere of celebrations only at the BJP office or at Eknath Shinde’s residence, not among the people of the state, claiming that they are “unhappy”.
“But the results have left people shocked, wondering how this came to be,” he said.
Nov 24, 202411:28 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Swearing-In Ceremony Should Be Held In Narendra Modi Stadium, Not Wankhede, Says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday alleged that the Mahayuti government has been brought back to power in the Assembly polls by the “Gujarat lobby” and therefore the swearing-in ceremony of the new government should be held in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and conducting the event at Shivaji Park or Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai would be an “insult” of the martyrs.
“If it is conducted at Shivaji Park, it will be an insult to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. If you hold it at Wankhede Stadium, it will disrespect the martyrs as the memorial stands nearby. Hence, the best location is Gujarat’s Narendra Modi Stadium,” he said.
Nov 24, 202411:19 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar's NCP To Hold Legislative Party Meeting Today
Ajit Pawar-led NCP has called a meeting of its legislative party leaders to elect the group leader of NCP. The newly elected candidates have started arriving at the Devgiri Bungalow for the meeting.
NCP won 41 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly polls.
Nov 24, 202410:26 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde To Hold Meeting With Shiv Sena MLAs Post 11 AM Today
Eknath Shinde to hold a meeting with his candidates and MLAs at the Taj hotel. The meeting will start post 11 am today.
Nov 24, 202409:56 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Full List Of Winners In 288 Assembly Seats
The Mahayuti alliance on Saturday powered to a landslide victory in Maharashtra polls with BJP becoming the single largest party in the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party won 132 seats, while the Shiv Sena and NCP registered victory over 57 and 41 seats, respectively.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), alliance by Congress, Sharad Pawar-led NCP and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray camp), was able to secure over 50 seats. READ MORE
Nov 24, 202409:46 IST
Maharashtra Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena, NCP & BJP To Conduct Meeting With Their Leaders
According to sources, the meeting of the NCP leaders will take place at Devgiri post-noon. Meanwhile, leaders belong to Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena will meet post 5 pm on Sunday.
The details regarding the meeting of BJP leaders are awaited, sources reported.
