There have been many tall leaders who have first served as CM and then taken up relatively junior positions in the government to accommodate political compulsions from time to time.
However, there were also two victories in the assembly polls that could help salvage Ashok Chavan's prestige: his daughter's win in Bhokar and his protege's success in Deglur.
Since 2019, at least 6 major leaders have moved to BJP in Maharashtra in light of corruption allegations against them or family. At least seven others have become BJP allies.
Ashok Chavan among BJP's candidates, Congress opts for Dalit leader. Milind Deora Shiv Sena's choice & Praful Patel NCP's. Elections for 6 of state's RS seats to be held on 27 Feb.
After former CM Ashok Chavan’s exit, Maharashtra’s Congress unit has begun making frantic efforts to keep its flock together. This comes after BJP hinted at more defections in the party.
Chavan resigned from Congress and also as an MLA Monday amid speculation that he will join BJP. Meanwhile, he said he has not yet decided to join the latter party.
Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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