Maharashtra LIVE: No chance of forming govt with BJP, says Sharad Pawar

Sena-Cong-NCP wants an immediate floor test to avoid "further horse trading". Catch all Maharashtra government formation LIVE updates here

6:10 PM

Ajit Pawar's statement false, misleading and aimed at creating confusion, false perception among people: Sharad Pawar

6:07 PM

No question of forming alliance with BJP in Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar

5:50 PM

I am with NCP, Sharad Pawar our leader: Ajit Pawar

A day after his stunning volte face, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said he was still with the NCP, adding Sharad Pawar continued to be his leader. In a series of tweets after thanking BJP leaders for their congratulatory messages, Ajit Pawar also said the "BJP- NCP alliance" will provide a stable government in Maharashtra for the next five years. "I am in the NCP and shall always be in the NCP and @PawarSpeaks Saheb is our leader. Our BJP-NCP alliance shall provide a stable Government in Maharashtra for the next five years which will work sincerely for the welfare of the State and its people," the 60-year-old leader tweeted. "There is absolutely no need to worry, all is well. However a little patience is required. Thank you very much for all your support," he tweeted.

5:27 PM

Sena committed sin of abandoning Bal Thackeray's thoughts: BJP

The BJP on Sunday accused its one-time ally Shiv Sena of committing the "sin" of abandoning its founder Bal Thackeray's thoughts of aligning with the BJP by joining hands with the Congress and the NCP. Addressing a press conference after attending the BJP legislature party meeting here, senior party leader Ashish Shelar said they discussed a strategy to win the impending floor test comfortably. "The Shiv Sena committed sin of abandoning Bal Thackeray's thoughts of aligning with the BJP," he said.

4:54 PM

BJP welcomes SC order, NCP says Fadnavis will fail floor test

Hours after the Supreme Court asked the Centre to place before it on Monday the letters of Maharashtra Governor recommending revocation of President's rule and inviting Devendra Fadnavis to form government, the BJP said the court's decision strengthens its claim that Ajit Pawar continues to be the NCP's legislature party leader. The NCP, however, claimed the Devendra Fadnavis government will be defeated in the floor test, scheduled for November 30

4:45 PM

Ajit Pawar thanks Modi, assures him of stable govt

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he would work hard for people of the state. Responding to Modi's congratulatory message after his sudden swearing in as Dy CM on Saturday, Pawar in a tweet thanked the prime minister. "Thank you Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi ji. We will ensure a stable Government that will work hard for the welfare of the people of Maharashtra," he tweeted. NCP sources said the tweet was an indication that the nephew of party chief Sharad Pawar had spurned all efforts to persuade him to rescind his shocking move to back the BJP. 

4:23 PM

Ajit Pawar thanks PM Modi, says will ensure a stable government in Maharashtra

4:21 PM

People of Baramati are hopeful that Sharad Pawar will be able to resolve the crisis in party

Amid the political drama in Maharashtra with NCP's Ajit Pawar supporting the BJP to form government, the people of Baramati, which is the bastion of Pawars, are hopeful that NCP chief Sharad Pawar will be able to resolve the current crisis in his party

4:01 PM

Meeting of Maharashtra BJP MLAs begins; CM Fadnavis attending meet

3:48 PM

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar, Uddhav meet at resort hosting NCP MLAs 

3:45 PM

2:49 PM

2:07 PM

NCP, Shiv Sena, Congress shift MLAs to Mumbai hotels amid poaching threat

Amid the high political drama in Maharashtra and threat of 'poaching' of MLAs, the NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena have shifted their legislators to different luxury hotels in Mumbai.

 

While the Congress moved its MLAs to the J W Marriott hotel in Juhu area, the NCP legislators were staying at The Renaissance hotel in Powai, sources said.

Besides, the Shiv Sena MLAs are staying at The Lalit hotel located near the international airport, they said.

1:46 PM

NCP contacts 3 'missing' MLAs, claims they are with party

The NCP has claimed that three of its five MLAs, who went 'missing' on Saturday after attending the swearing in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra's Chief Minister along with NCP's Ajit Pawar as his deputy, have been contacted and they are with the party.

1:45 PM

1:18 PM

The midnight coup was unprecedented, says Anand Sharma

Anand Sharma, Congress on SC issues notice to Centre, Maharashtra Govt on Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena's plea: The midnight coup was unprecedented. There was no grave emergency b/w midnight&the day. It shows the intent. SC should go into all aspects otherwise it'll become a practice.

 

1:15 PM

Shiv Sena supporter attempts suicide amid Maharashtra political drama

A Shiv Sena supporter allegedly tried to commit suicide in Maharashtra's Washim district apparently after being upset over party chief Uddhav Thackeray not becoming the chief minister, police said on Sunday.
 

The incident took place at Manora Chowk on Saturday evening when Ramesh Balu Jadhav, a resident of Umari village in Washim, located around 580 km from Mumbai, came there for some work.

12:46 PM

Supreme Court says, appropriate orders to be passed tomorrow

12:45 PM

Sharad Pawar leaves from his residence to meet NCP MLAs at Renaissance Hotel

12:43 PM

Maharashtra case: SC also issues notice to Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar.

12:42 PM

SC issues notice to Maha govt and Centre on Sena-NCP-Congress petition seeking composite floor test.

12:42 PM

SC asks Solicitor General to produce letters of Governor tomorrow morning at 10.30 am for passing orders

12:42 PM

What governor did yesterday is immune from any judicial review, choice of party is with him: Rohatgi to SC

12:41 PM

Guv's decision to invite political party is not open to judicial review as it is his discretionary power: Rohatgi to SC

12:30 PM

Supreme Court directs Centre to produce Governor's letter

12:29 PM

24-hour breather for BJP-Ajit Pawar

12:29 PM

No immediate floor test in Maharashtra: TV report

12:28 PM

Supreme Court hearing to continue tomorrow at 10:30 AM

12:27 PM

Supreme Court dictating its order on Maharashtra case

12:25 PM

No tearing hurry, let Fadnavis prove majority: Rohatgi to SC

Combine was given time and did not form govt, so let Fadnavis prove majority as there is no tearing hurry, Rohatgi to SC