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TopicMaharashtra elections 2019

Topic: Maharashtra elections 2019

Ajit Pawar sworn in as deputy CM as Uddhav Thackeray expands his Maharashtra cabinet

Sources said Thackeray's son Aaditya could be made a cabinet minister. Besides Pawar, Congress leader Ashok Chavan was also sworn in Monday.

Is Shiv Sena taking a huge political risk by separating from BJP in Maharashtra?

More than two weeks after Maharashtra election results, there is no clarity on who will form the government.

Shiv Sena, at loggerheads with BJP, can’t align with NCP, Congress. It will be self-harming

Maharashtra’s politics has become nothing short of a suspense thriller as all major players are keeping their friends and foes on their toes.

Can Ayodhya Ram Mandir work for BJP in states when PM Modi didn’t?

When Modi factor is absent in states, Amit Shah's election machinery also fails. 'Masterstrokes' like installing CMs from non-dominant groups come to a naught.

Rahul Gandhi shouldn’t stand in the way of Congress’ regional leaders like Amarinder Singh

Gandhi family’s hold over the Congress has acted as a glass ceiling for local leaders. Haryana polls show it's time Congress high command changes.

How militants in Kashmir have fallen in their own trap after Modi govt’s security clampdown

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Did Rahul Gandhi’s near-absence from campaign help Congress in Haryana, Maharashtra?

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed only six campaign rallies while Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi did not attend any in the Haryana and Maharashtra assembly elections.

No word from Rahul Gandhi as Congress celebrates Haryana, Maharashtra poll performance

Rahul Gandhi is yet to comment on the Congress' performance in the Haryana and Maharashtra assembly elections. He has not posted anything on Twitter also.

Not a good election for turncoats — 60% candidates lose in Maharashtra, Haryana

Haryana voters more unforgiving to turncoats as 9 out of 14 candidates fielded by BJP lost. Maharashtra defectors had a better strike rate.

‘BJP juggernaut’ not inevitable – Pratap B Mehta, Cong shares credit for BJP win—Sanjay Kumar

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.