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'Shiv Sena would have won 90-100 seats if Ajit Pawar was not an ally'
The Mahayuti comprises the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP. Pawar had joined the Shinde government in July last year and was made deputy CM. "We contested only 85 seats
 "'Shiv Sena would have won 90-100 seats if Ajit Pawar was not an ally'")
Maharashtra CM to be decided by BJP; will have my support, says Shinde
Shinde also said he comes to his village regularly and wondered why should there be any confusion (over his visit) when he cleared his stand on the CM's post last week
 "Maharashtra CM to be decided by BJP; will have my support, says Shinde")
Shinde's health delays Cabinet talks, no friction over Maharashtra CM post
Shiv Sena has refuted rumours of Eknath Shinde's dissatisfaction over delay in finalising the name for the post of Maharashtra CM
 "Shinde's health delays Cabinet talks, no friction over Maharashtra CM post")
Shinde is not upset, says Samant after Mahayuti meeting gets cancelled
Shinde has earlier made it clear that he would accept the decision of the BJP top brass on the next chief minister
Maharashtra govt formation hits a snag as Shinde's sudden exit stalls talks
Maharashtra's government formation hits a roadblock as Eknath Shinde's sudden departure for his village delays crucial talks on portfolio distribution, leaving the power-sharing pact uncertain
 "Maharashtra govt formation hits a snag as Shinde's sudden exit stalls talks")
Maharashtra CM race nears end as BJP, Shinde, Pawar meet Amit Shah
The meeting came a day after Eknath Shinde offered to step aside and accept the BJP's decision on the next chief minister of Maharashtra. Former CM Devendra Fadnavis is expected to take the top post
 "Maharashtra CM race nears end as BJP, Shinde, Pawar meet Amit Shah")
Maha polls: Army flew 140 sorties over 77 hrs transporting people, cargo
From November 17 to 20, the Indian Army, along with its partner forces, flew a total of 140 sorties over 77 hours, transporting 925 passengers and 8,385 kilograms of cargo
 "Maha polls: Army flew 140 sorties over 77 hrs transporting people, cargo")
Eknath Shinde says will back BJP's CM choice, PM Modi to take final call
Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde confirmed his party's support for BJP's decision on the next Maharashtra chief minister amid ongoing discussions
MVA candidates to seek EVM verification after Maharashtra poll loss
Many losing candidates of the Shiv Sena (UBT) pointed fingers at the functioning of the EVMs during their interaction with party head Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday
 "MVA candidates to seek EVM verification after Maharashtra poll loss")
Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra CM; suspense over successor grows
Eknath Shinde will continue to serve as the caretaker chief minister until a new government in Maharashtra is formed
 "Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra CM; suspense over successor grows")
Cong accuses IPS Rashmi Shukla of poll code violation, demands EC action
The IPS officer reportedly met Fadnavis at his official residence on the evening of November 23, the day votes were counted
 "Cong accuses IPS Rashmi Shukla of poll code violation, demands EC action")
Raut demands re-election, cites EVM irregularities in Maharashtra polls
Citing some instances, he said a candidate in Nashik reportedly received only four votes despite having 65 votes from his family, while in Dombivli, discrepancies were found in EVM tallies
 "Raut demands re-election, cites EVM irregularities in Maharashtra polls")
Ajit Pawar backs Fadnavis, Shinde fights back: Who will be next Maha CM?
Maharashtra elections: Maharashtra's current administration will end on Tuesday, November 26, leaving less than two days for the Mahayuti alliance to decide on who will be its next chief minister
 "Ajit Pawar backs Fadnavis, Shinde fights back: Who will be next Maha CM?")
Ajit Pawar takes a jibe at nephew over recent victory in Maharashtra polls
In the just-concluded Maharashtra assembly polls, Rohit Pawar, the grandnephew of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, retained his Karjat Jamkhed seat
 "Ajit Pawar takes a jibe at nephew over recent victory in Maharashtra polls")
Ajit Pawar says no 'formula' under discussion for CM's post in Maharashtra
In the state poll results declared on Saturday, the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and NCP, bagged an impressive 230 of the 288 assembly seats
 "Ajit Pawar says no 'formula' under discussion for CM's post in Maharashtra")
MNS at risk of losing recognition after drawing blank in Maharashtra polls
The MNS managed to secure only 1.8 per cent of votes and failed to win any seats
 "MNS at risk of losing recognition after drawing blank in Maharashtra polls")
Stock benchmarks extend rally as Mahayuti wins Maharashtra Assembly polls
The NSE Nifty 50 Index climbed as much as 1.7 per cent to 24,312.50, set for its best two-day performance since early June
 "Stock benchmarks extend rally as Mahayuti wins Maharashtra Assembly polls")
Discussions on among Mahayuti allies for forming govt, says Ajit Pawar
NCP leader also assured that the alliance was working cohesively following its resounding victory in the state assembly elections
Eknath Shinde unanimously elected Shiv Sena's legislative party leader
The resolution was moved by Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant in the party meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
Ajit Pawar formally elected as party leader, says NCP working president
This announcement was made during a meeting with the party's newly elected MLAs
