Bjp In Maharashtra

"Efforts On To Forge Anti-BJP Alliance In Maharashtra": Sharad Pawar

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 26, 2019

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Monday said attempts are still on to forge a "grand alliance" against the BJP in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Efforts On To Forge Anti-BJP "Grand Alliance" In Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 25, 2019

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Monday said attempts are still on to forge a "grand alliance" against the BJP in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Sore Over Infighting, Mumbai Congress Leader Milind Deora Hints At Sitting Out Polls

India News | Written by Purva Chitnis | Wednesday February 6, 2019

If the BJP in Maharashtra is concerned about its political ties with disenchanted ally Shiv Sena, all is not well in the opposition Congress either. Milind Deora, a former parliamentarian from South Mumbai, has indicated that infighting in the party ranks may force him to sit out the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

People Need Home Delivery Of Aid, Not Liquor, Says Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 15, 2018

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray today slammed the BJP-led Maharashtra government over the proposal to allow home delivery of liquor, saying it was against the state's culture.

"Will Kidnap Girl, Hand Over To You": BJP Lawmaker Brags To Crowd

India News | NDTV News Desk | Tuesday September 4, 2018

A lawmaker of the ruling BJP in Maharashtra is in trouble after bragging to young men at a public gathering in Mumbai that he would "kidnap" the girl even if she rejects them. Ram Kadam made the comments at a 'Dahi Handi' event at suburban Ghatkopar, his assembly constituency, on Monday night.

Shiv Sena Says Will Soon Decide If It Will Dump BJP In Maharashtra

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

Hardening its stance towards its senior partner, the Shiv Sena today said it will soon take a decision on its continuance in the BJP-led government in Maharashtra.

Rename Gateway Of India 'Bharat Dwar', Demands BJP Lawmaker

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 15, 2017

Describing it as a symbol of "slavery", an MLA of the ruling BJP in Maharashtra has demanded that the iconic Gateway of India in south Mumbai be renamed as "Bharat Dwar".

Blog: How The Yogi Adityanath Pressure Got To Fadnavis

Blog | Tejas Mehta | Thursday June 8, 2017

Rs 36,359 crores. That's the farm loan waiver announced by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in April. The new government swiftly took the decision in the first cabinet meeting, making it known that they were serious about a promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. But it is this very act of generosity and alacrity that came to bite...

In Maharashtra, Competitive Farmer Politics Is Taking Over

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Monday May 15, 2017

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been touring rural Maharashtra to assess the agrarian situation, but the opposition and ally Shiv Sena have been mounting pressure demanding a loan waiver and asking for better procurement of tur dal. The BJP is now launching a farmer dialogue programme to counter the attack.

Maharashtra BJP To Launch 'Sanvad Yatra' To Counter Opposition Campaign

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 28, 2017

In a bid to counter the opposition's 'Sangharsh yatra' campaign, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday asked the BJP workers to embark on a "Sanvad Yatra" to tell people and farmers about the welfare policies of the state government.

BJP-Sena Make Big Gains In Maharashtra 'Mini-Elections' Held After Notes Ban

India News | Agencies | Tuesday November 29, 2016

The ruling BJP in Maharashtra raced past other parties as the votes cast in yesterday's civic polls in Maharashtra were counted on Monday.

Shiv Sena May Pull Out Of Maharashtra Government Before Civic Polls: Prithviraj Chavan

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 26, 2016

Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan today said Shiv Sena may break off its ruling alliance with BJP in Maharashtra before next year's civic polls in Mumbai and other cities of the state.

Public Participation In Opposition Protests Worries BJP In Maharashtra

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 25, 2015

The involvement of general public, particularly farmers, in protests led by Opposition over key issues during the just concluded winter session of Maharashtra Legislature has worried the ruling BJP in the state.

BJP Notice to Lawmaker Who Was Caught on Camera Criticising PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 28, 2015

The BJP in Maharashtra today issued show cause notice to party lawmaker Raj Purohit and sought his response within three days over a sting operation video, purportedly showing him making caustic comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah.

Shiv Sena Slams BJP for Supporting NCP over No-Trust Motion

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 18, 2015

Shiv Sena, which is sharing power with the BJP in Maharashtra, today came down heavily on its ally for backing the no-confidence motion against Legislative Council Chairman Shivajirao Deshmukh and "betraying" the people of the state.