Maharashtra Polls

'Resigned After New Alliance Stopped Project': Aurangabad Deputy Mayor

Aurangabad News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 13, 2019

The repercussions of the split in the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance after the Maharashtra polls were felt in the Aurangabad civic body, which is being ruled by the two former allies, with BJP's Deputy Mayor of the city, Vijay Autade, resigning from his post on Friday.

BJP Central Panel Decided Maharashtra Poll Candidates: Devendra Fadnavis

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 10, 2019

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said it was the central parliamentary board which decided to deny poll tickets to some ministers and party leaders, and the BJP's state unit had no say in fielding candidates for the October elections.

BJP Admits 50:50 Talk With Shiv Sena, Devendra Fadnavis Says No Decision

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Purva Chitnis, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday October 29, 2019

The ruling BJP conceded today that a "50:50" formula of rotational chief ministership in Maharashtra had been discussed with the Shiv Sena earlier this year, hours after its Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that no such formula had been considered.

Shiv Sena's Taunt At BJP Turns Into War Of Words With Dushyant Chautala

India News | Reported By Purva Chitnis, Edited By Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday October 29, 2019

In the BJP-Shiv Sena power tussle that has stalled government formation in Maharashtra despite a majority for the alliance, a Sena leader today delivered a stinging attack with a reference to Haryana.

"BJP Can't Renege On 50:50 Formula Agreement": Sena's Sanjay Raut To NDTV

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday October 28, 2019

The Shiv Sena today made it clear that it would fight for its demand for a 50:50 arrangement on chief ministership in Maharashtra, which the ruling BJP has emphatically disagreed with.

Maharashtra Elections: BJP, Sena Meet Governor Separately Amid Tussle Over Power-Sharing

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday October 28, 2019

The BJP and Shiv Sena, locked in a tussle over power-sharing, metthe state Governor separately today. After contesting the Maharashtra polls together and winning a majority, the two allies have been fighting over the Sena's demand for a better deal.

Assembly Elections 2019: Results Show People Have Regained Control, Says P Chidambaram

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 25, 2019

The BJP government was determined to take control, but the Haryana and Maharashtra poll results proved the other way, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, who is in the ED's custody in a graft case, said on Friday.

Maharashtra Election Result: BJP-Sena Alliance Sails Through Maharashtra Polls, But With Dip In Score

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday October 25, 2019

The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance managed to retain power in Maharashtra, winning 161 seats as the vote-counting process for the October 21 assembly polls continued late into Thursday night. However, opposition parties were quick to point out that this was a marked drop from the 185 seats it had polled in the previous assembly election.

Maharashtra Election Result 2019 Highlights: BJP-Shiv Sena To Win Clear Majority For 2nd Succsessive Term In Maharashtra

India News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty | Friday October 25, 2019

Counting of votes for the Maharashtra assembly election 2019 ended with the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena winning a clear majority in Maharashtra. This will pave the way for a second consecutive NDA government in the state.

Maharashtra Election 2019: "Not Just 220, We Will Cross 222 Seats" In Maharashtra: Prakash Javadekar

India News | ANI | Monday October 21, 2019

Election in Maharashtra: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday exuded confidence that the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra will break all previous records by winning more than 222 seats.

Maharashtra Election 2019: "We Are Coming To Power," Sharad Pawar Tells NDTV As Maharashtra Votes

India News | Reported By Purva Chitnis, Edited By Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday October 21, 2019

Sharad Pawar, who virtually led the opposition's campaign for the Maharashtra polls, predicted a "change of government" as voting took place in the state today.

Maharashtra Election 2019: "If He Can Vote, What's Stopping You?" Smriti Irani Introduces Khanna-ji

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Monday October 21, 2019

Union Minister Smriti Irani, who voted in Mumbai today, introduced a 93-year-old man to appeal to people to step out and participate in the voting processin the Maharashtra election.

Maharashtra Election 2019: Aamir Khan Votes For Maharashtra Polls, And Has A Request

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday October 21, 2019

Film star Aamir Khan and filmmaker Kiran Rao were among the early voters this morning in Maharashtra, where assembly polls are being held today.

Maharashtra Election 2019: Financial Markets To Remain Closed Today, Trading To Resume On Tuesday

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh | Monday October 21, 2019

Election in Maharashtra: Trading in the equity, debt and currency markets will resume on Tuesday, October 22.

Maharashtra Election 2019: Key Constituencies, Candidates, Polling Stations

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday October 21, 2019

The Election Commission has set up 96,661 polling stations in 288 constituencies where a total of 3,237 candidates are contesting. The state has 289 assembly constituencies; however, one of the constituencies has a nominated legislator.