Don’t Compel Us to Look For Alternative: Sena’s Latest Jibe at BJP
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In light of the ongoing tussle between the BJP and Shiv Sena over sharing of power after the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the latter’s leader Sanjay Raut upped the ante against the ally on Monday, 28 October, saying his party should not be compelled to look for an alternative to form the next government in Maharashtra, asserting that there are “no saints in politics”.
Earlier on Monday, BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote met state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari separately. Raj Bhawan confirmed the meet to be a courtesy visit for Diwali.
- The Shiv Sena has insisted on a ‘50:50’ power-sharing formula for the coalition partners
- Newly-elected MLAs of Shiv Sena have demanded that Aaditya Thackeray be made the chief minister in the next government and that there should be a rotational CM in the state
- The BJP won 105 seats, while the Shiv Sena has won 56 seats. The Opposition Congress has won 44 seats, while the NCP has won 54
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Maharashtra Elections 2019: All Preparations for Counting Made
Around 25,000 personnel have been deployed on the counting duty, an election official cited by PTI said on Wednesday. The police has also made adequate arrangements to ensure the counting takes place peacefully, he added.
The counting of votes for the 288 Assembly segments will be conducted at 269 locations.
The state has 8,98,39,600 eligible voters, including 1,06,76,013 in the age group of 18 to 25 years. Nearly 6.5 lakh polling personnel were deployed at 96,661 polling booths across the state on election day.
Maharashtra Elections 2019: BJP Makes 'Victory' Preparations
The Maharashtra unit of BJP has made 'victory' preparations at its headquarters in Mumbai for 24 October when the counting of votes for the Assembly elections will be held. The state office has been decorated ahead of the counting of votes.
BJP officials have given an order for 5,000 laddus and for putting up a huge screen to see the live coverage of counting, according to PTI.
Orders for garlands have also been placed, a party official said on Wednesday.
Maharashtra Polls: Counting of Votes to Begin Shortly
EC will begin counting votes in the Maharashtra assembly elections at 8 am on Thursday, 24 October. The results will be declared later in the day.
Counting of Votes Begins
Counting of votes begins for all 288 constituencies in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
BJP Leads in Three Seats
BJP is leading in three seats in Maharashtra.
Congress, Shiv Sena Open Accounts With Leads
BJP is leading in eight seats, while Shiv Sena is leading in three seats. Meanwhile, Congress is leading in two seats.
Congress, Sena Lead in 4 Seats Each
Congress and Shiv Sena have both taken leads in four seats, while BJP is leading in eight seats.
BJP-Sena Leads in 30 Seats, INC+ in 9 Seats
BJP is leading in 19 seats, while Shiv Sena is leading in 11 seats. Meanwhile, Congress is leading in six seats, while NCP is leading in three seats.
BJP-SS Lead in 35 Seats, Cong-NCP in 13
BJP is leading in 22 seats, while Shiv Sena is leading in 13 seats. Meanwhile, Congress is leading in nine seats, while NCP is leading in four seats.
Congress-NCP Lead in 19 Seats
Congress is leading in 13 seats, while NCP is leading in six seats. Meanwhile, PWPI is leading in one seat.
Maharashtra Assembly Election: BJP-SS Lead in 36 Seats
BJP is leading in 23 seats, while Shiv Sena is leading in 13 seats.
Maharashtra Election Result: Congress-NCP Leads in 20 Seats, BJP-SS in 43
Congress is leading in 14 seats, while NCP is leading in six seats. Meanwhile, BJP is leading in 27 seats, while Shiv Sena is leading in 16 seats.
Maharashtra Election Result: Congress-NCP Leads in 21 Seats, BJP-SS in 48
Congress is leading in 14 seats, while NCP is leading in seven seats. Meanwhile, BJP is leading in 31 seats, while Shiv Sena is leading in 17 seats.
Maharashtra Election Result: Congress-NCP Lead in 25 Seats
Congress is leading in 15 seats, while NCP is leading in 10 seats.
Pankaja Munde Leads in Parli
BJP candidate from Parli, Pankaja Munde is leading in her seat.
Maharashtra Elections: Cong-NCP Leads in 28 Seats, BJP-SS in 55
Congress is leading in 15 seats, while NCP is leading in 13 seats. Meanwhile, BJP is leading in 36 seats, while Shiv Sena is leading in 19 seats.
Aaditya Thackeray Leads in Worli
Shiv Sena candidate Aaditya Thackeray, who is making his poll debut, is leading in his seat, Worli.
Ashok Chavan Leads From Bhokar
Ashok Chavan is leading from Bhokar constituency.
Maharashtra Elections: Congress-NCP Lead in 37 Seats, BJP-SS Lead in 69
Congress is leading in 17 seats, while NCP is leading in 20 seats. Meanwhile, BJP is leading in 43 seats, while Shiv Sena is leading in 26 seats.
Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil Leads From Shirdi
BJP candidate Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil is leading from Shirdi with 6313 votes, after first round of counting.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP-SS Lead in 91 Seats, Congress-NCP Lead in 47
BJP is leading in 60 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 31. Meanwhile, RHSP is leading in one seat.
Opposition Congress is ahead in 23 seats, while NCP is leading in 24.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP-SS Lead in 97 Seats, Congress-NCP in 48
BJP is leading in 66 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 31. Opposition Congress is ahead in 23 seats, while NCP is leading in 25.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP-SS Lead in 104 Seats, Congress-NCP in 52
BJP is leading in 70 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 34. Opposition Congress is ahead in 24 seats, while NCP is leading in 28.
Pankaj Bhujbal Leads From Nandgaon
NCP candidate Pankaj Bhujbal is leading from Nandgaon constituency.
Devendra Fadnavis Leads From Nagpur South West
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, who is contesting on a BJP ticket is leading from his constituency of Nagpur South West.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP-SS Lead in 104 Seats, Congress-NCP in 67
BJP is leading in 71 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 33. Opposition Congress is ahead in 29 seats, while NCP is leading in 38.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: NCP's Ajit Pawar Leads From Baramati
NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s nephew Ajit is leading in initial trends, from his constituency of Baramati.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP-SS Lead in 122 Seats, Congress-NCP in 73
BJP is leading in 80 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 43. Opposition Congress is ahead in 32 seats, while NCP is leading in 40.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP-SS Lead in 127 Seats, Congress-NCP in 74
BJP is leading in 82 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 45. Opposition Congress is ahead in 34 seats, while NCP is leading in 39. Meanwhile, SP is leading in one seat.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: CM Fadnavis Continues to Lead
Numbers indicate that CM Devendra Fadnavis was trailing for a little while from his seat but is now back ahead.
Maharashtra Election Results: AIMIM Leads in Two Seats, MNS in 1
The Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM is leading in two seats and Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena is leading in one seat.
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP's Pankaj Munde Trails From Parli
BJP’s Pankaja Munde, who was earlier leading is currently trailing from Parli. Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, Dhananjay Munde was leading over Pankaja by 1,654 votes in Parli.
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP-SS Lead in 137 Seats, Congress-NCP in 84
BJP is leading in 88 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 49. Opposition Congress is ahead in 38 seats, while NCP is leading in 46.
Maharashtra Election Results: Congress' Deshmukh Brothers Lead From Seats in Latur
Congress’ Dhiraj Deshmukh leads from Latur Rural, while Amit Deshmukh is leading from Latur City.
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP+ Leads in 142 Seats
BJP is leading in 91 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 49. Meanwhile, RHSP has held on to its lead in one seat.
Maharashtra Elections: BJP-Sena Lead in 143 Seats, Congress-NCP in 86
BJP is leading in 90 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 52. Opposition Congress is ahead in 39 seats, while NCP is leading in 47.
Maharashtra Elections Result: VBA Leads in One Seat
The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, which was influential in the Lok Sabha elections, is leading in one seat.
Nalasopara Election Result: BVA Candidate Kshitij Hitendra Thakur Leads From Nalasopara
Bahujan Vikas Aaghadi's Kshitij Hitendra Thakur is leading in Nalasopara assembly seat.
Solapur Election Result: Congress Candidate Praniti Shinde Trails
Congress candidate from Solapur Central Praniti Shinde, the daughter of former Home Minister and Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde, is trailing.
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP+ Crosses Halfway Mark, Leads in 149 Seats
The BJP+ combine has crossed the halfway mark, according to early trends and is leading in 149 seats. Shiv Sena is leading in 55 seats, while BJP is leading in 93 seats. Meanwhile, RHSP is leading in one seat.
Karad South Election Result: Prithviraj Chavan Leads From Karad South
Congress candidate Prithviraj Chavan is leading in Karad South.
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP-SS Lead in 149 Seats, Congress-SSP Ahead in 93
Of the trends available so far, BJP is leading in 92 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 57. Opposition Congress is ahead in 41 seats, while NCP is leading in 52. Meanwhile, SP, BVA, PWPI are leading in two seats each.
Pune Election Results: Chandrakant Patil, Ajit Pawar Leading
BJP state president Chandrakant Patil is leading by more than 6,000 votes over his nearest MNS rival Kishor Shinde in Kothrud Assembly seat of Pune.
Ajit Pawar is ahead of his BJP rival Gopinath Padalkar by 18,000 votes in Baramati seat of Pune.
Meanwhile, BJP's Harshvardhan Patil is ahead of his NCP opponent Dattatray Bharne by over 900 votes in Pune's Indapur seat
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP-SS Lead in 158 Seats, Congress-SSP Ahead in 93
BJP is leading in 98 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 60. Opposition Congress is ahead in 40 seats, while NCP is leading in 53.
Mumbai Election Result: Aaditya Thackeray Establishes Comfortable Lead
Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray has established a comfortable lead of 11,893 votes over NCP's Suresh Mane in Worli Assembly seat.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Keeping BJP Away From Power a Priority, Says Congress
Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant tweets that keeping BJP away from power will be a priority of the party.
Thane Election Results: BJP's Sanjay Kelkar Leads in Thane
Sitting MLA and BJP candidate Sanjay Kelkar leading in Maharashtra's Thane, as per early trends.
Kishanganj Election Results: AIMIM Leads by Over 1500 Votes
Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM is leading by over 1,500 votes in Kishanganj assembly seat in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP Leads in 100 Seats
BJP is leading in 100 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 63. Opposition Congress is ahead in 38 seats, while NCP is leading in 50.
Mumbai Election Results: Who's Trailing and Who's Leading?
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP-Shiv Sena Lead in 165 Seats, Congress-NCP Ahead in 88
BJP is leading in 102 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 63. Opposition Congress is ahead in 39 seats, while NCP is leading in 49.
Shiv Sena to Remain With BJP, Confirms Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena will remain with BJP, confirms senior Sena leader Sanjay Raut, says the cabinet would be formed with half BJP and half Shiv Sena ministers, on the basis of 50 percent formula.
“I am going to meet Uddhav Ji. The numbers are not that bad, these things happen sometimes. Yes, we will definitely continue with the alliance. We have agreed upon a 50-50 formula,” Raut said.
Mumbai Election Results: Vishwanath Mahadeshwar Leads From Bandra East
Mumbai Mayor and Shiv Sena candidate Vishwanath Mahadeshwar is leading against Shiv Sena rebel independent candidate from the Bandra East constituency.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Ajit Pawar Leads by Huge Margin
NCP leader Ajit Pawar is leading by 1,04,437 votes in his seat of Baramati.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Congress Candidates Lead in Latur, Sangamner, Brahmapuri
Congress candidate Amit Deshmukh is leading by 7,823 votes over BJP's Shailesh Lahoti in Latur city.
His brother and Congress nominee Dhiraj Deshmukh is leading by 15,383 votes over Baliram Done of the Vanchit Bahujan Agadhi in Latur-rural.
Meanwhile, State Congress president Balasaheb Thorat is leading by 5,485 votes over Shiv Sena rival Sahebrao Navale in Sangamner.
Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar of the Congress is leading by 1,392 votes in Brahmapuri over Shiv Sena's Sandeep Gadamwar.
Maharashtra Elections Result: Who's Leading and Where?
Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal leading over his Shiv Sena rival Sambhaji Pawar by 2,542 votes in Yeola.
BJP's Nitesh Rane was leading over Shiv Sena rival Satish Sawant by 5,017 votes in Kankavli.
Rohit Pawar, the grand nephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, leading over BJP minister Ram Shinde by 7,211 votes in Karjat-Jamkhed.
Congress MLA Praniti Shinde trailing behind AIMIM candidate Haji Shabdi and Independent nominee Mahesh Kothe in Solapur-city central seat.
NCP state president Jayant Patil leads by 7,609 votes over Independent nominee Nishikant Bhosale in Islampur.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP-Shiv Sena Lead in 167 Seats, Congress-NCP Ahead in 86
BJP is leading in 104 seats, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 63. Opposition Congress is ahead in 34 seats, while NCP is leading in 52.
Maharashtra Elections Result: Fadnavis, Chavan Maintain Lead
CM Fadnavis leading over his nearest Congress rival Ashish Deshmukh in Nagpur-South West, while former CM Prithviraj Chavan is leading over BJP's Atul Bhosale in Karad-South.
Dhule Election Result: Kunalbaba Rohidas Patil, Anil Anna Gote Lead in Dhule Seats
In Dhule Rural constituency, Congress candidate Kunalbaba Rohidas Patil is leading, while Anil Anna Gote of Loksangram party is ahead in Dhule City.
Maharashtra Elections Result: Ajit Pawar Wins From Baramati Seat
AJit Pawar has won Baramati seat by over a lakh votes.
Celebrations Underway At BJP State Office in Mumbai
With the BJP leading in 102 seats, and its ally Shiv Sena ahead in 61 seats, celebrations are underway at the BJP state office in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Elections: NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal Leads In Yeola
Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal is leading over his Shiv Sena rival Sambhaji Pawar in Yeola.
Pune Election Results: Mukta Tilak Leads From Kasbapeth
BJP's candidate from Kasbapeth, Pune, Mukta Tilak, is leading from the constituency.
Kolhapur Election Results: Congress Candidates Leading in North, South
In Kolhapur South, Congress candidate Ruturaj Sanjay Patil is leading, while Congress' Chandrakant Pandit Jadhav is ahead in Kolhapur North.
'Grateful to Voters, Accept Their Mandate': Sharad Pawar Addresses Media
After trends showed his party as leading the Opposition in Maharashtra with leads in 56 seats, NCP chief Sharad Pawar addressed media, saying he was grateful to voters and respected their mandate.
Pawar also said that NCP would not be aligning with Shiv Sena but would stay with Congress to form a strong Opposition.
Pawar added that the party would hold a meeting to discuss future course of actions. “We will soon hold a meeting to discuss certain things about the elections, with our supporters and decide our future course of action. We have tried to perform to the best of our abilities,” Pawar said.
Pawar also pointed out that defections have not worked in favour of those who left NCP.
Mumbai Elections Result: Shiv Sena's Ajay Choudhary Wins From Shivadi
Shiv Sena's Ajay Choudhary wins by a margin of 39,337 votes in Shivadi constituency.
Mumbai Election Results: BJP Leaders Ashish Shelar, Parag Shah Win Seats
Senior BJP leader and state school education minister Ashish Shelar won from Bandra-West seat in Mumbai by defeating Congress' Asif Zakaria by 26,507 votes.
BJP's Parag Shah defeated Satish Pawar of the MNS by a margin of 53,319 votes from Ghatkopar-East seat in Mumbai.
Besides, Sunil Rane of the BJP won from Borivali Assembly seat in Mumbai by defeating his Congress rival Kumar Khilare by 95,021 votes.
Shiv Sena leader Sunil Prabhu defeated NCP's Vidya Chavan from Dindoshi Assembly seat in Mumbai by 44,511 votes.
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP-Sena Win 11 Seats, Congress-NCP Win 5
Of the trends available so far, BJP has won in six seats and is leading in 95, while alliance partner Shiv Sena is ahead in 55 and has won five. Meanwhile, Opposition Congress is ahead in 42 seats and has won three. NCP is leading in 54 and has won two seats.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: BJP's Pankaja Munde Concedes Defeat
BJP leader and Maharashtra cabinet minister Pankaja Munde on Thursday accepted her defeat from Parli assembly seat at the hands of her cousin and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde.
The result of the Parli seat has not been declared yet, but Pankaja was trailing behind Dhananjay Munde by almost 30,000 votes.
"I worked for the constituency. Though I was in the government, my struggle for my constituency and people continued. I take responsibility of this defeat," she said.
Shiv Sena Workers Celebrate Outside Sena Bhavan
As BJP-Shiv Sena look set to keep Maharashtra, Shiv Sena workers celebrate outside the Sena Bhavan.
'Mandate Shows People Want Somebody Who Will Deliver Superior Results': NCP's Supriya Sule
Speaking to the media about the Maharashtra election results, NCP leader Supriya Sule said the mandate shows that "people want somebody who will deliver superior results." The latest trends show that the BJP-Shiv Sena combine will retain power in the state, albeit with a reduced mandate.
"Today the country is stressing out about economy, unemployment, price rise, farmers' issues... Core issues are being left out. This mandate clearly tells you that people want somebody who will deliver superior results. I appreciate the trust and faith (reposed in us by the people) and express absolute gratitude to people of Maharashtra for showing this faith in us," she was quoted as saying.
Maharashtra Elections 2019: BJP's Sanjay Mukund Kelkar Wins Thane
Maharashtra Election Results: Trends As of 4 PM
Pankaja Munde Loses Parli by 30,701 Votes
'Results An Eye-Opener': Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray
Addressing the media, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said that the "results have opened the eyes of the ruling government".
When asked about the CM's post, Uddhav also said that it is time to implement the 50:50 formula.
"Sena contested less seats on BJP's request. We can't be so accommodating always," he was quoted as saying.
On Aaditya Thackeray's victory from Worli by a considerable margin, Uddhav said, "Being his father I am proud of him. I am happy that the people gave him so much love."
Maharashtra Election Results: Aaditya Thackeray Wins From Worli by Massive Margin
'In Touch With 15 Independents, They're Ready to Come With Us': CM Fadnavis
In his address to the media, current Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said that he has been contacted by 15 Independent MLAs who are "ready to come with us". "Others may also come but these 15 will come with us. Most of them are BJP or Shiv Sena rebels," he said.
Fadnavis also called two results from the state "shocking" – those of the Satara Lok Sabha constituency bypoll and the Parli Assembly constituency poll.
During his address, Fadnavis also asserted that the next government will be of the BJP-Shiv Sena mahayuti (grand alliance).
'Thank the Voters for Reposing Their Trust in BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance': Amit Shah
BJP President and Home Minister Amit Shah took to Twitter to thank the voters of Maharashtra for reposing their trust in the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance.
"Under PM Modi's leadership, the Maharashtra government will be committed to work for the state's development and serving the people," Shah said.
Maharashtra Election Results: Congress' Ashok Chavan Wins from Bhokar
Maharashtra Election Results: NCP's Ajit Pawar Wins from Baramati
Watch: Aaditya Thackeray Addresses Media After Winning from Worli
'Humbled to Have Got the People's Support': PM Modi on Maharashtra Election Results
Taking to Twitter after trends for the Maharashtra Assembly elections showed the BJP-Shiv Sena combine retaining power, albeit with a reduced majority, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "People of Maharashtra have blessed the NDA with immense affection. We are humbled to have got the people's support yet again."
'Moral Defeat for BJP': Congress on Election Results
Addressing the media as the trends for the Maharashtra and the Haryana Assembly elections became clear, Congress leader Anand Sharma said the results indicated a "moral defeat for the BJP".
"We accept the people's mandate humbly and respectfully. We also want to say that it is a moral defeat for the BJP. PM Narendra Modi, BJP President Amit Shah and their entire leadership was cut off from the ground reality," Sharma said.
Maharashtra Election Results: BJP's Nitesh Rane Wins from Kankavli
Watch: After Election Results, PM Modi and Amit Shah Address Party Workers
Addressing the party workers after the results of the Maharashtra elections became clear, Home Minister Amit Shah said that the BJP-Shiv Sena combine is going to form the government once again with majority.
'A CM Completed a Full Term in Maharashtra for the 1st Time in 50 Yrs': PM Modi
In his address to the party workers, PM Narendra Modi said people have reposed faith in the leadership of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.
"Devendra Fadnavis ji and (Haryana CM) Manohar Lal ji both were first time chief ministers, they did not even have the experience as ministers. And for five years, they kept working for people's welfare, and as a result, people have again put their faith in them,” Modi added.
BJP Parliamentary Board Authorises Shah to Take Decisions on Maharashtra Govt Formation
The BJP parliamentary board authorised party chief Amit Shah on Thursday to take all decisions regarding government formation in Haryana and Maharashtra, reported PTI.
The board, which is the apex organisational body of the BJP, met in Delhi after the party won a majority of seats in alliance with Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.
Party sources said there will be no change in chief ministers of any state, a decision on expected lines.
PM Narendra Modi and Shah, besides other senior party leaders, attended the board's meeting.
Maharashtra Election Results: Devendra Fadnavis Wins From Nagpur South West
Uddhav Calls Meeting of Party MLAs on Saturday
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray has called a meeting of newly-elected MLAs of his party on Saturday, sources cited by PTI said.
The meeting will be held at `Matoshri', Thackeray's residence in suburban Bandra.
We Accept Mandate, Got Less Seats Than What We Expected: Congress
The Congress in Maharashtra on Thursday said even though it did not get the expected number of seats in the Assembly polls, it would continue to raise issues related to common people and act as a formidable Opposition in the new house.
State Congress president Balasaheb Thorat said his party accepts the mandate which went in favour of the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena combine.
Slimmest Winning Margin in Chandivali
Shiv Sena's Dilip Lande won over Congress' Khan Mohd Arif by a margin of just 409 votes in Chandivali.
Result in Mumbai Seats Should Be Assessed: Sanjay Nirupam
Speaking to the media, Maharashtra Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam said that nothing will change until accountability is fixed within the party.
Taking an apparent dig at Milind Deora, he said, "People who decided candidates for Mumbai seats...people who recommended candidates for seats.What has the result been on these seats?That should be assessed. Nothing is going to change until accountability is fixed within party."
Poster Congratulates Aaditya, Calls Him CM Aspirant
A poster congratulating Aaditya Thackeray, and referring to him as an aspirant for the office of Chief Minister of Maharashtra has come up in Worli, the constituency from where he has been elected to the state Assembly.
Maharashtra Poll Results a Rap on Knuckles of Arrogant Rulers: Shiv Sena
A day after the poll results in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena on Friday took a dig at its senior ally, saying there was no "maha janadesh" (massive mandate) and the outcome was in fact a rap on the knuckles for those high on "arrogance of power".
In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, the Sena, said the mandate has rejected the notion that elections can be swept by engineering defections and splitting opposition parties.
The editorial said the outcome shows opponents can't be finished in politics.
The Marathi daily also said that the "BJP broke the NCP" in such a manner in the run-up to elections that people wondered if the Sharad Pawar-led party had any future.
"Maharashtra doesn't accept arrogance of power," the editorial said and added, "Our feet were always on the ground."
Amit Shah to Visit Mumbai, Hold Discussions With Uddhav Thackeray on Cabinet Ministers: Ramdas Athawal
Republican Party of India Chief Ramdas Athawal has said that Uddhav Thackeray and Amit Shah would be making the decision together when the latter visits Mumbai.
“Amit Shah Ji will visit Mumbai to hold discussions with Uddhav Thackeray Ji on who all will be made ministers in the state cabinet,” Athawal said.
He also said that the party will be demanding one cabinet and one state minister berth in the Maharashtra government.
If He Had to Join BJP, Should Have Done It Earlier: Sanjay Raut on Udayanraje Bhosale's Loss
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that BJP MP Udayanraje Bhosale had lost because he had changed before the elections and his defeat had been imminent.
“If he had to join BJP, he should have done it earlier. People had already decided that those who change their side should not remain in politics,” Raut said.
Amit Shah Calls Uddhav Thackeray, Congratulates Him
Home Minister Amit Shah has called Uddhav Thackeray and congratulated him for the victory, News18 reports said.
'Will Carry Out Our Work in the Opposition Efficiently': NCP Chief Sharad Pawar
Speaking a day after Maharashtra election results were announced, NCP President Sharad Pawar on Friday said, “Our role is that people have given us the opportunity to sit in the Opposition and not form the government. We will carry out our work efficiently.”
‘Not Received Any Proposal From Shiv Sena Yet’: Maharashtra Congress Chief
Speaking a day after Maharashtra election results were announced, state Congress committee chief Balasaheb Thorat was quoted by ANI as saying, “We have not received any proposal from Shiv Sena yet. But if anything comes from them, we will get in touch with the party high command in Delhi and see what can be worked out.”
When asked about the leader of opposition, Thorat said, “We (Congress and NCP) will hold a meeting and decide about it.”
Uddhav Thackeray to Chair Meeting of Newly Elected Shiv Sena MLAs Today
The newly elected MLAs of Shiv Sena will be holding a meeting later on Saturday. The meet will be chaired by party chief Uddhav Thackeray.
Don't Want Role in Govt Formation, Will be Strong Opposition: NCP Leader Praful Patel
NCP leader Praful Patel said that NCP would play the role of a strong Opposition.
“I want to make it clear that we will be in Opposition and play the role of a strong Opposition. We don't want to have any role in government formation. BJP-Shiv Sena have got the mandate, so best wishes to them,” Patel said.
Shiv Sena Needs to Approach Us: Leader of Opposition in Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar, said that Shiv Sena should approach them if they wanted Congress to perform a role other than that of Opposition.
“We have been given the role of Opposition and we will perform that role but if any alternative is to be discussed then Shiv Sena must come to us. They have not approached us yet,” Wadettiwar said on Saturday.
Shiv Sena MLAs Arrive for Party Meeting Chaired by Uddhav Thackeray
Newly-elected Shiv Sena MLAs have arrived for the meeting set to be chaired by party chief Uddhav Thackeray at their residence in Mumbai's Kalanagar.
Sena MLAs Meet in Mumbai, Root for Aaditya as Next Maharashtra CM
Taking cue from Uddhav Thackeray's renewed assertion for equal sharing of power with the BJP, newly-elected MLAs of Shiv Sena on Saturday demanded that Aaditya Thackeray be made the chief minister in the next government.
"We want to see Aaditya Thackeray as the next chief minister. But Uddhav ji will take the final decision," said Pratap Sarnaik, MLA from neighbouring Thane city.
He was responding to a question on whether Sena will seek the help of the Congress-NCP combine to install its own chief minister in place of incumbent Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP.
Another MLA Abdul Sattar, who defected to the Sena from the Congress ahead of polls, also endorsed Sarnaik's view.
"Uddhavji will take the final call on this," said Sattar.
Shiv Sena Demands Rotational CM System in Maharashtra
Shiv Sena on Saturday demanded a rotational CM system in Maharashtra, saying that both allies should get a chance to run the government for 2.5 years each.
“In our meeting it was decided that like Amit Shah ji had promised a 50-50 formula before LS polls. Similarly, both allies should get chance to run the government for two-and-half years each so Shiv Sena should also have a CM. Uddhav ji should get this assurance in writing from BJP,” Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik said.
BJP Legislative Party Meeting on 30 October to Elect Leader in House
BJP Maharashtra President, Chandrakant Patil on Saturday said that BJP has called a legislative party meeting on 30 October at Vidhan Bhavan to elect its leader in the house. All 105 MLAs will be attending the meeting.
Maharashtra Congress Committee President Balasaheb Thorat meets NCP Supremo Sharad Pawar
Balasaheb Thorat, President of Maharashtra Congress Committee met Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar in Baramati.
NCP MP Supriya Sule and NCP MLA Rohit Pawar (grand nephew of Sharad Pawar) were also present during the meeting.
Forming Next Govt in Maharashtra Not an Option for NCP Says Sharad Pawar
Forming the next government in Maharashtra is not an option before the NCP and it will sit in the opposition as mandated by the people, party chief Sharad Pawar told PTI.
Pawar's remark comes even as Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray met newly-elected MLAs on Saturday, 26 October.
Thackeray is learnt to have also said he has other options open but is not interested in exploring them since the BJP and the Sena are bound by the Hindutva ideology.
'BJP Will Give Maharashtra a Stable Government With Allies,' Says Fadnavis
While the allies are demanding more power, Devendra Fadnavis has come out to say that the BJP has emerged as the largest party in the alliance in the state and will give a stable govt of 'Yuti' (alliance) for the next 5 years in Maharashtra.
2 Vidarbha MLAs Extend Support to Shiv Sena
Two MLAs from a small party in Maharashtra's Vidarbha on Saturday, 26 October extended support to the Shiv Sena, increasing its bargaining power with senior ally BJP over power sharing.
In a letter addressed to Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, Achalpur MLA Bachchu Kadu and his colleague Rajkumar Patel, legislator from Melghat, both from Amravati district, offered support. Kadu heads the Prahar Janshakti Party.
'Uddhav Now Has Remote Control of Power in Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut
The Shiv Sena on Sunday said it now had the “remote control of power” in Maharashtra despite getting fewer seats in the 2019 assembly polls when compared to 2014.
In his column 'Rokhthok' in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana', Sanjay Raut said, "The Sena won less seats this time, 56 compared to 63 in 2014, but it has the remote control of power".
“The dream that the Shiv Sena will drag itself behind the BJP is busted (after poll results). A cartoon showing a tiger (Sena's identity) holding a lotus (BJP's symbol) in its hand tells a lot about the current scenario. Not taking anyone for granted is the message,” he said in his column.
Amit Shah-Uddhav Thackeray May Meet on 30 October: BJP Leader
BJP president Amit Shah might visit Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on 30 October, after attending a meeting of the BJP's newly-elected MLAs to elect the leader of the House in Mumbai, days after the results of the 21 October Maharashtra assembly elections were declared.
Mr Shah's meeting, if it happens, with Mr Thackeray assumes huge political significance given the Sena's demand for equal sharing of power in the next government in view of the senior ally BJP's weakened tally.
"A meeting of the BJP legislative party will take place in Mumbai on October 30. All the party legislators and state office-bearers will also be present. Our national president Amit Shah and leader (Maharashtra BJP in-charge) Saroj Pandey will also be present at the meeting," BJP MLC Girish Vyas said.
Devendra Fadnavis, Sena Leader Raote to Meet Governor Separately
Amid power tussle, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote will meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari separately on Monday, 28 October. Raj Bhawan confirms, it is a courtesy visit during Diwali festival.
Diwakar Raote Arrives at Raj Bhawan to Meet Governor
Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote arrives at Raj Bhavan to meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
Fadnavis Meets Governor at Raj Bhawan
Soon after Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote, CM elect Devendra Fadnavis met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at the Raj Bhawan separately.
2 Independent MLAs Declare Support to BJP
Two Independent MLAs, one of them backed by the Congress-NCP combine in the just-concluded Assembly polls, have declared support to the BJP in Maharashtra, reported PTI.
Don't Compel Us to Look for Alternative: Raut Warns Ally BJP
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut upped the ante against ally BJP on Monday, saying his party should not be compelled to look for an alternative to form the next government in Maharashtra, asserting that there are “no saints in politics”.
Ever since the results were announced on 24 October, there have been statements from sections in the Congress-NCP, though not officially, hinting that a move by the Sena to look beyond the BJP for government formation may get positive feelers.