Maharashtra News

SC raps Maha poll panel, directs completion of local body polls by Jan 2026

The bench was irked over the failure of the state election commission (SEC) to comply with its order mandating a timely conclusion of the stalled local body elections

Cong did not flag abnormal voting in Maha polls: EC on Rahul's allegations

On Monday, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha alleged in Boston, US, that, in simple terms, more people voted in the Maharashtra assembly election than there were adults in the state

Even BJP didn't find its victory in Maha polls believable: Uddhav Thackeray

Just as the Opposition could not believe that its defeat was genuine, the Bharatiya Janata Party did not find its own victory believable, said Thackeray

No arbitrary addition, deletion in voters list in Maha: EC to Congress

In its response to the Congress, the poll authority said it would not be correct to compare 5 PM voter turnout data with final polling data

Maha portfolios: Fadnavis keeps home, Shinde gets urban development

As many as 39 ministers had been sworn in on December 15, before the start of the session, while Fadnavis and his two deputies had taken the oath of office on December 5

5 days in office, Mahayuti govt wins confidence vote in state Assembly

The trust motion, tabled by Shiv Sena MLA Uday Samant and others, was passed by a voice vote on the last day of the three-day special Assembly session

'No shocks ahead': Devendra Fadnavis assures stability after taking oath

Devendra Fadnavis, after taking oath as Maharashtra CM, assures a stable government with swift decisions, saying the Mahayuti alliance will ensure no repeat of past political turmoil

Will fulfil promise of hiking 'Ladki Bahin' stipend to Rs 2,100: Fadnavis

Addressing his maiden press conference after taking over as CM in the evening, he said he will provide a stable government over the next five years

Role reversal: Fadnavis sworn in as Maharashtra CM, Shinde his deputy

Ajit Pawar also takes oath as deputy CM at event attended by Modi, Shah, among others

Devendra Fadnavis returns as Maha CM with Shinde, Ajit Pawar as deputies

Maharashtra CM oath ceremony: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar took oath at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, in the presence of PM Modi, JP Nadda and others

Eknath Shinde agrees to be Devendra Fadnavis' deputy on party's persuasion

After days of uncertainty, Eknath Shinde has agreed to be Maharashtra's deputy CM. This follows intense talks with BJP leadership and pressure from his fellow Shiv Sena leaders

Return of Devendra Fadnavis: A tale of tact & strategies in Maha politics

From a dramatic 80-hour setback to reclaiming the CM's chair, the political journey of Devendra Fadnavis is all about dramatic comebacks. Now, within a tricky coalition, the real test begins

Maharashtra swearing-in: Fadnavis to return as CM, all you need to know

Maharashtra's political impasse ends as Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as CM at 5 pm today. The grand ceremony at Azad Maidan will see top leaders like PM Modi, Amit Shah, and JP Nadda in attendance

Devendra Fadnavis to be sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister on Dec 5

Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as Maharashtra's 21st CM on December 5 after the Mahayuti Alliance's decisive victory. The BJP leader is set to begin his third term.

Shinde backs Fadnavis for CM as power-sharing talks heat up in Maharashtra

Eknath Shinde agrees to join the new Maharashtra government led by BJP's Fadnavis, with power-sharing talks finalising ahead of tomorrow's oath-taking ceremony

Maharashtra CM to be announced on Dec 4; Fadnavis likely to take charge

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar from the Nationalist Congress Party are expected to be sworn in as deputy chief ministers alongside Devendra Fadnavis

Markadwadi's DIY polls: This Maha village to hold re-vote after ECI results

Markadwadi village in Maharashtra plans to conduct a re-vote using paper ballots after dissatisfaction with the Election Commission's results in the recent Assembly elections

Maharashtra CM's name to be declared on eve of govt's swearing-in on Dec 4

Despite the Mahayuti alliance's resounding victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, more than a week has passed, and the alliance has yet to announce its next Chief Minister

Maharashtra CM race: Devendra Fadnavis set for CM, Shinde's son deputy?

Devendra Fadnavis is set to take oath as Maharashtra CM on December 5, 2024, following the BJP-led alliance's landslide victory, with Eknath Shinde's son likely to be appointed deputy CM

Devendra Fadnavis' name finalised for Maharashtra CM's post: BJP leader

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the leader told PTI that the BJP legislature party meeting will be held on either December 2 or 3