Deputy CM’s latest visit to his village Dare in Satara came amid clash between the three Mahayuti alliance partners on the appointment of guardian ministers to certain districts.
Oppn demanding resignation of Munde, who belongs to Ajit Pawar-led NCP, due to his association with Walmik Karad, who is being investigated for possible links to the sarpanch's death.
In clear sign of BJP’s influence, heavyweights from Shinde-led Sena & Ajit Pawar's NCP were dropped, but analysts say that despite majority, BJP can't afford to sideline allies just yet.
Meanwhile, Shinde-led Shiv Sena's Vijay Shivtare, who was said to be aspiring for a cabinet berth, slammed his party’s leadership saying 'your karyakartas are not your slaves'.
BJP had been coaxing Eknath Shinde to join as deputy CM, but he didn’t give his consent till mere hrs before ceremony. Sena sources say he had put the condition of getting home portfolio.
NCP's Ajit Pawar, and Shiv Sena leader & former CM Eknath Shinde expected to take oath as Deputy CMs. Formation of govt under Fadnavis comes after 2 weeks of intense negotiations.
BJP leaders & govt officials believe that while there could be instances of friction, a sweeping mandate for BJP will help Devendra Fadnavis put his stamp on Maharashtra govt.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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