POLITICS
Maharashtra government formation: Congress-NCP might finalise contours of common minimum programme in meeting today
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has, meanwhile, called all party legislators to his residence Matoshree in Mumbai for a meeting on November 22
POLITICS
In Depth | 'MahaYuti' falling apart, unusual political alignments, President's Rule: The power play in Maharashtra
How the Maharashtra election, the results for which were dubbed as 'forgone conclusion', took unexpected twists and turns
POLITICS
What's common in all three instances of President's Rule in Maharashtra — Sharad Pawar
According to Congress and NCP insiders, while the Shiv Sena had always kept its NCP-Congress option open, Pawar did not want it to look as if the Sena was heading the talks
POLITICS
Maharashtra government formation: Ahmed Patel, Uddhav Thackeray discuss common minimum programme
During a press briefing after the joint meeting, senior Congress and NCP leaders had said the two parties discussed the "nitty gritties" of a probable alliance
POLITICS
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray firm on rotational CM demand as party moves MLAs to hotel
"We have also stated categorically that whatever decision Saheb (Thackeray) takes, will be the final decision and we will all abide by it," one of the MLAs said
POLITICS
Maharashtra govt formation: Deadlock continues, Congress waiting for 'tipping point'
Congress held a meeting of its legislators on November 6 where most of the leaders stated that they were in favour of Congress supporting a Sena government
POLITICS
Decision on NCP-Congress support to Shiv Sena likely after second Pawar-Sonia Gandhi meet
Sharad Pawar had met Gandhi in New Delhi on November 4, after which he had said that while the mandate is for the two parties to sit in the opposition, he can't say what will happen in the future
POLITICS
Delhi Assembly Election 2020: Hoping for headstart amidst AAP-BJP tussle, Congress starts poll preparation
Even as the city grapples with pollution and a medical emergency, the leaders said that while Congress will address the issue during the election, they do not have a concrete plan for the problem at this point
POLITICS
What does JD(U)'s 'proportionate representation' statement mean for BJP?
In the absence of a convincing victory in Maharashtra and Haryana, and with challenging elections in Jharkhand and Delhi coming up, BJP allies know that this is the right time to press for their demands
POLITICS
Understanding the 50:50 formula, the cause behind BJP-Shiv Sena tussle
Until the definition of what the 50:50 pact entails is clarified, observers say the deadlock is likely to continue
POLITICS
Maharashtra Election Result | After Assembly poll performance, Opposition hopes for revival
Calling the election result a 'silent revolution', a Congress leader said the mandate showed that people are going back to basics
POLITICS
In-Depth | Naga peace deal: October 31 deadline looms as talks drag on
Centre's interlocutor and Nagaland Governor, RN Ravi, had said last week that a mutually agreed draft comprehensive settlement is ready for signing the final agreement
INDIA
In-Depth | As odd-even rule makes a comeback to Delhi, here's all you need to know
The rule was first implemented in January 2016 for 15 days, and then was repeated in April of the same year
POLITICS
After the deluge, the polls: Will floods in Maharashtra affect BJP's election prospects?
The situation is grim, with compensation yet to arrive and farmers not getting suitable price
POLITICS
Maharashtra Assembly Election: Why has Kankavli turned into a flashpoint between allies BJP, Shiv Sena?
"BJP wants to enter our bastion and they plan to do it by insulting us. We won't let that happen," a Sena leader in Mumbai said
POLITICS
Maharashtra Assembly Election: Reservation, poaching of Maratha strongmen to benefit BJP this poll season
The June 27 verdict, BJP leaders say, will provide a "substantial boost" in gaining influence for the party within the Maratha community
POLITICS
Maharashtra Assembly Election: Ahead of polls, a season of yatras
As a response to BJP and Sena, Congress-NCP also launched their respective roadshows, but leaders from both parties admit that their yatras were low-profile as compared to the ruling coalition
POLITICS
Maharashtra Assembly Election: MNS chief Raj Thackeray's struggle to stay relevant
The problem with Thackeray and his party, observers have noted, is that they no longer have a rallying point to speak of
POLITICS
Maharashtra Assembly Election: How BJP managed to achieve 'big brother' status over Shiv Sena
While the Modi factor played a role in changing equations— and the BJP’s fortunes— in Maharashtra, the process wasn’t sudden or dependent only on the PM
POLITICS
Ground Report | Maharashtra Assembly Election: At Shiv Sena's Dussehra rally, Aaditya and alliance on cadre's minds
The party asks its corporators, legislators and Members of Parliament (MPs) to ensure that hordes of workers from their constituencies are at the venue
POLITICS
From Kalyan to Kothrud via Navi Mumbai, season of discontent in Maharashtra
It's not as if the rebellion is limited only to Mumbai and the city's surrounding areas. Regions like Kothrud in Pune and Latur have also seen BJP and Sena workers rebelling against their respective parties
POLITICS
Maharashtra Assembly Election | 200 Shiv Sena workers resign after party gives Navi Mumbai seats to BJP’s Ganesh Naik
A senior Shiv Sena leader from Navi Mumbai told Moneycontrol that the reason the cadre had resigned was because they did not want to work for Ganesh Naik
POLITICS
Lok Sabha Bypolls 2019 | Congress keen on fielding ex-CM Prithviraj Chavan from Satara
The Satara parliamentary seat had fallen vacant after sitting MP, Udayanraje Bhosale, resigned as a NCP MP to join the BJP
POLITICS
Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2019 | BJP to contest on 144 seats, Sena gets 126: Sources
A formal announcement regarding the deal is yet to be made, and a BJP functionary said that the announcement is expected soon.
