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TopicMaharashtra govt formation

Topic: Maharashtra govt formation

SC orders letters of support to be produced, gives BJP and Fadnavis a breather

Despite nephew Ajit Pawar joining hands with the BJP, NCP chief Sharad Pawar has claimed that 51 of his party’s 54 MLAs are still with him.

Ajit Pawar, the ambitious nephew with a short fuse who remained in Sharad Pawar’s shadow

In nearly 40 years in politics, Ajit Pawar has only had one goal — to become Maharashtra CM. But controversies have never left his side.

Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance has support of 165 MLAs, says Sanjay Raut

Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleged that Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari allowed the new government to be formed on the basis of "bogus" documents.

Congress-NCP- Sena plea in Supreme Court, say Governor acted as a ‘pawn’ in BJP’s hands

A bench of justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna will hear the plea at 11:30 am Sunday.

BJP objects to removal of Ajit Pawar as NCP legislature unit head, calls it invalid

BJP leader Ashish Shelar said the change in leadership will need to be verified by the governor.

First, the Emergency in 1975, now revocation of President’s Rule in Maha: What is Rule 12?

Rule 12 is usually reserved for situations of 'extreme urgency or unforeseen contingency’. Indira Gandhi used it in 1975 and experts are divided on the matter.

Ajit Pawar removed as NCP legislature party leader after he joins hands with BJP

BJP's Devendra Fadnavis Saturday took oath as Maharashtra CM for the second consecutive term while Ajit Pawar took oath as deputy chief minister of the state.

After joining hands with BJP, Ajit Pawar holds meeting with NCP MLAs at brother’s house

BJP's Devendra Fadnavis Saturday took oath as Maharashtra CM for the second consecutive term while Ajit Pawar took oath as deputy chief minister of the state.

In pictures: Ajit Pawar leaves NCP-Shiv Sena-Congress dumbstruck, lends support to BJP

In BJP's midnight coup, Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Maharashtra chief minister and Ajit Pawar as the deputy CM.

‘Abki baar – chori chhipe sarkar’, says Aam Aadmi Party on Maharashtra govt formation

Maharashtra Governor administered oath to BJP's Devendra Fadnavis & NCP leader Ajit Pawar at Raj Bhavan Saturday after President's rule was revoked at 5.47 am.

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