Appointment of Jayant Patil as legislative party leader invalid: BJP's Ashish Shelar
As the NCP sacked Ajit Pawar and appointed party state president Jayant Patil as its legislative party chief, BJP leader Ashish Shelar on Saturday slammed the decision terming the appointment 'invalid'.
Ajit sacked as NCP legislative unit head after coup, loses whip power; Jayant Patil new NCP chief in assembly
The NCP on Saturday evening removed Ajit Pawar as the party's legislature unit leader, hours after he joined hands with the BJP in a coup and took oath as deputy of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. State NCP chief Jayant Patil will have all the constitutional rights till the next legislature party leader is elected.
Maharashtra: Complaint filed for 'missing' NCP MLA
Merely hours after the BJP made a surprise comeback to power in Maharashtra, a missing complaint was filed at a Thane police station for a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA on Saturday.
Ajit Pawar finally leaves from his brother Sriniwas Pawar's residence
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar leaves from his brother Sriniwas Pawar's residence.
Maharashtra Governor reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend the annual Conference of Governors
Delhi: Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend the annual Conference of Governors.
BJP MP Sanjay Kakade meets NCP Chief Sharad Pawar
Maharashtra: BJP MP Sanjay Kakade arrives at NCP Chief Sharad Pawar's residence in Mumbai.
Congress MLAs shifted to JW Marriott Hotel in Andheri
Mumbai: Congress MLAs being shifted to JW Marriott Hotel in Andheri.
Jayant Patil arrives at NCP Chief Sharad Pawar's residence
Maharashtra: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) legislative party leader Jayant Patil arrives at NCP Chief Sharad Pawar's residence in Mumbai.
Mukul Rohatgi to appear for Maharashtra BJP in SC today
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi to appear for Maharashtra BJP in Supreme Court today. SC will be hearing today at 11.30 am the joint plea of Shiv Sena, NCP & Indian National Congress against the decision of Maharashtra Governor inviting Devendra Fadnavis to form govt yesterday.
NCP MLA Baban Shinde meets Sharad Pawar
Maharashtra: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Baban Shinde arrives at NCP Chief Sharad Pawar's residence in Mumbai. He did not attend the NCP Legislative Party Meeting yesterday.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Maharashtra: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Baban Shinde arrives at NCP Chief Sharad Pawar's residence in Mumbai. He did not attend the NCP Legislative Party Meeting yesterday. <a href="https://t.co/7jYizGwnay">pic.twitter.com/7jYizGwnay</a></p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1198461282023702528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
165 MLAs are with Shiv Sena, Congress, NCP, says Sanjay Raut
Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena: Sharad Pawar is a national leader. If BJP is trying to form govt, it will not happen. It is a wrong step taken by BJP & Ajit Pawar. 165 MLAs are with Shiv Sena, Congress & NCP. Ajit Pawar ne apni zindagi ka sabse galat kaam kiya hai jo iss umr mein Pawar sa'ab ki peeth mein khanjar ghonpa hai. Ajit Pawar took false documents to Raj Bhawan yesterday & governor accepted those documents. Even if today, Governor asks us to prove majority, we can do it right now. 49 NCP MLAs are with us.
49-50 MLAs of the party are with us right now, 1-2 are coming too, says Chhagan Bhujbal
Chhagan Bhujbal, NCP: 49-50 MLAs of the party are with us right now, 1-2 are coming too. All the MLAs have been kept together here. NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena government will be formed in Maharashtra, 100%.
One more 'missing' MLA extends support, says Nawab Malik
'CBI, ED, Income Tax Department and Police are the four main party workers of BJP', says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut slams governer and centre, says "BI, ED, Income Tax Department and Police are the four main party workers of BJP. Present Governor is also their worker. But BJP has got trapped in their own game now. It's beginning of their end." (ANI)
Ajit Pawar has committed a mistake, efforts are being made to convince him: Nawab Malik
NCP leader Nawab malik says that Deputy CM, Ajit Pawa has committed a mistake. Efforts are being made since yesterday to make him understand, he has not given any indication so far. It will be better if he realises his mistake. (ANI)
We can prove majority in 10 minutes, says Sanjay Raut
Calling up Maharashtra Governor B.S. Koshyari to ask the newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to prove his majority within 24 hours, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said the Sena-NCP-Congress would prove their strength in just "10 minutes".
"Why has the Governor given the BJP such a long time (till November 30) to prove its majority? If he invites us, we can prove our strength in 10 minutes flat," Raut declared.
He demanded to know if they had the majority, then "what was the need to hold the swearing-in ceremony at the dead of the night, the Chief Minister of the state taking over when the people of the state are sleeping". (IANS)
"How can those who couldn't formulate CMP in 10 days parade MLAs in 10 minutes?'
BJP leader Ashish Shelar says, "How can those, who could not decide their Common Minimum Programme in last 10 days, parade MLAs before the Governor in 10 minutes?"
He also disses Shiv Sena saying, "Governor had asked (Shiv Sena) them about their willingness and ability to form the govt. Showing interest to form government and giving time to form government are two different things. Shiv Sena is confusing these two."
Prithviraj Chavan and Randeep Surjewala reach SC ahead of Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress' plea hearing
Former Maharashtra CM and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan and Randeep Surjewala reach SC ahead of hearing on plea filed by Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress.
Hearing in SC to begin shortly
NCP Leader Dilip Valse Patil reaches at Deputy CM Ajit Pawar residence
We have the majority, people of Maharashtra need government: Kapil Sibal
It is the murder of democracy: says Abhishek Sanghvi representing NCP and Congress
Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for NCP and Congress, says in Supreme Court, "How come Ajit Pawar becomes the Deputy CM with the support of only around 42-43 seats? It is the murder of democracy."
Ajit Pawar no more legislative party leader, how can he continue as deputy CM?: Abhishek Sanghvi
Yesterday NCP decided that Ajit Pawar is not the legislative party leader. How can he continue as the Deputy Chief Minister if he doesn't have the strength of his own party?
Why is the government shying away from floor test? : Abhishek Sanghvi
Abhishek Manu Singhvi,appearing for NCP-Congress, on Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena's plea: Supreme Court has consistently ordered floor tests to be held immediately whether it’s in UP in 1998 or Karnataka in 2018. May the best person win, let’s have the composite floor today or tomorrow
Somethings which are with Presidnet aren't open for judicial intervention: Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for BJP
Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for #Maharashtra BJP in Supreme Court on Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena's plea: There are some things that are with the President which are not even open to judicial intervention.
Floor test is Constitutional obligation, no formality needed, can be ordered: Singhvi
No need for court to pass order, no illegality in government formation: Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for BJP
Supreme Court issues notice to all respondents
SC issues notice to Maharashtra government and Centre on Sena-NCP-Congress petition seeking composite floor test while challenging invitation to Fadnavis to form government.
SC to continue hearing tomorrow at 10.30 am
Solicitor General to produce letters of Governor tomorrow by 10:30
We request Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to produce letters of Governor by tomorrow morning 10:30, says Supreme Court.
SC issues notice to Maha govt and Centre on Sena-NCP-Congress petition
SC issues notice to Maha govt and Centre on Sena-NCP-Congress petition seeking composite floor test. (PTI)
SC to consider early floor test
SC says that plea of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress to direct early floor test has to be considered.
SC also issues notice to Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar
Sharad Pawar leaves home to meet NCP MLAs at Renaissance Hotel
Previously 'Missing' MLA Daulat Daroda resurfaces, says he is safe and still with NCP
NCP MLA Daulat Daroda, for whom a missing person's complaint was filed: I'm safe. I've come after winning election on the clock symbol (NCP), so there's no question of changing the party. Whatever decision Sharad Pawar & Ajit Pawar take,I'm with that. Don't believe in any rumours.
Unaware of order by governor over government formation, says SC, defers hearing for Monday
'Power comes and goes', says Supriya Sule's WhatsApp status
NCP's Sharad Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule said in her WhatsApp status, "I Believe....power comes and goes....only relationships matter..."
We welcome SC's order, MLAs will be back by evening, says Nawab Malik
After the Supreme Court order, NCP's Nawab Malik says, "We welcome the Supreme Court order. All the MLAs will be back by evening. Sharad Pawar is coming here to meet the MLAs.
SC asks Centre to produce governor's letters inviting BJP to form govt
The Supreme Court on Sunday asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place before it on Monday morning the letters of the Governor recommending revocation of President's Rule and inviting Devendra Fadnavis to form government in Maharashtra.
A bench of Justices N V Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna also issued notices to the Centre and Maharashtra government on a petition filed by the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine against the Maharashtra Governor's decision to swear in Fadnavis as chief minister.
The court also issued notice to Fadnavis and Dy chief minister Ajit Pawar.
The bench asked Solicitor General Mehta to produce letters of the Governor tomorrow at 10.30 am for passing orders.
SC will give its verdict in favour of Maharashtra's people: Prithviraj Chavan
We don't want any horse-trading to happen. We demand a floor test to happen as soon as possible. SC will give its verdict in favour of Maharashtra's people: Prithviraj Chavan
BJP claims support of over 170 MLAs
The BJP on Sunday said that it will successfully prove its majority in teh assembly, says its has support over 170 MLAs.
NCP Chief Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule reach Renaissance Hotel to meet NCP MLAs
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar arrives at Renaissance Hotel, in Mumbai, to meet NCP MLAs. He is accompanied by Supriya Sule and Shiv Sena's Sachin Ahir.
Ajit Pawar misused NCP MLAs' letter of support, says Ashok Chavan
Congress and NCP demand Fadnavis' resignation and immediate floor test
Hailing the Supreme Court order on Sunday, the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party have demanded that newly-appointed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should resign to end the political crisis in Maharashtra.
"We welcome the SC order. All the (NCP) MLAs will be back by evening. Devendra Fadnavis should realise he's in a minority and honorably resign," NCP National Spokesperson Nawab Malik said.
"We demand a floor test to happen as soon as possible. Supreme Court will give its verdict in favour of Maharashtra's people," he said.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said he was extremely satisfied with the arguments presented by the petitioners' counsels - Kapil Sibal and A.M. Singhvi in the apex court.
'Allow us to spend Sunday in peace': Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi
NCP MLA Manikrao Kokate reaches Renaissance hotel
He had reportedly accompanied deputy CM Ajit Pawar to the Raj Bhavan and was missing since yesterday. NCP chief Sharad Pawar is present at the hotel to meet the MLAs.
