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Maharashtra CM race: Shinde requests supporters not to gather in Mumbai

To discuss government formation, Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar are expected to meet BJP National President JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah later tonight in Delhi

Amid delay over naming CM, Shinde asks supporters not to throng Varsha'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday asked supporters not to throng his official residence Varsha' in south Mumbai to pitch for his continuation as CM. "After the great victory of the Mahayuti alliance, our government will be formed once again in the state. As a grand alliance, we contested the election together and are still together today, Shinde said on X, asking his supporters not to assemble outside the Varsha bungalow, or any other location in his support. Out of love for me, some people have appealed to everyone to gather together and come to Mumbai. I am deeply grateful for your love. But I appeal that no one should come together in my support in such a manner," Shinde said. Despite the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance securing a massive victory, winning 230 seats in the 288-member assembly, consensus has eluded the ruling combine's leaders so far on who should be the next CM. Shinde's supporters have been saying that he should continue as CM as the landslide win ..

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

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

Eknath Shinde thanks 'Ladki Bahin' beneficiaries for support in polls

Addressing the gathering, CM Shinde said that the government will soon increase the amount to Rs 2100 as promised

Mahayuti's mandate: Delivering on promises without derailing growth

Focus now shifts to promises for women, farmers, and youth. They raise fiscal concerns despite Maharashtra's disciplined finances, writes Indivjal Dhasmana

Shiv Sena MLAs feel Eknath Shinde should continue as CM: Deepak Kesarkar

Shiv Sena MLAs feel Eknath Shinde should continue to work as the chief minister of Maharashtra, state minister and party leader Deepak Kesarkar said on Sunday. A day after the Mahayuti coalition of which Shiv Sena is a constituent scored a stupendous victory in the state assembly polls, Kesarkar met Shinde at the latter's residence in Mumbai. "Shiv Sena MLAs feel Shinde should continue in the post because under his leadership the Mahayuti worked very well and performed spectacularly in polls," Kesarkar told reporters. He, however, added that Shinde and Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis (BJP) and Ajit Pawar (NCP) will take a unanimous decision on the CM issue. "Whatever may be the decision, it will be in the interest of Maharashtra," said Kesarkar, who won another term from the Sawantwadi constituency. Speculation regarding the chief minister's post started doing rounds after the BJP led by Fadnavis won the highest 132 out of 288 seats in the state elections. Shiv Sena led by Shinde bag

Cong's Maharashtra poll performance shocking, worst-ever: Prithviraj Chavan

Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Sunday said his party's defeat was "shocking" and dubbed it as the "worst-ever" loss in the state assembly polls. Talking to PTI, Chavan said the Mahayuti government's Ladki Bahin Yojana, for providing financial assistance to women, clicked with voters in rural areas while polarisation hit the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) prospects in urban parts of the state. "It is difficult to say whether there was a wave or tampering," said Chavan, who lost from his Karad South seat. The results of the November 20 polls to the 288-member state assembly were announced on Saturday. Several bigwigs from the MVA, including Chavan, were defeated. The Congress, which contested 101 seats as part of the MVA, posted its worst-ever defeat by managing to win only 16 seats. Chavan said he was expecting to win his Karad South seat in Satara district by 5,000 to 6,000 votes. But, all MVA nominees in the district lost

Maharashtra rejected appeasement politics: Piyush Goyal after Mahayuti win

He further highlighted that the victory reflected the people have supported the good work done by leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra elections results updates: Nation only trusts BJP, NDA for good governance, says PM Modi

Maharashtra election results updates: According to ECI, Aditya Thackeray, representing Shiv Sena (UBT), has won the Worli seat by 8,000 votes. Catch the latest updates on Maharashtra results here

Who will be Maharashtra's next CM: Eknath Shinde or Devendra Fadnavis?

Maharashtra election results: As of 2 pm, the Mahayuti alliance had taken a significant lead with 225 seats, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi was leading on only 55 seats

MNS, Ambedkar's VBA fail to make impact; Mahayuti set for landslide win

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena of Raj Thackeray and Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi failed to make an impact in the state assembly polls as trends showed the ruling Mahayuti cruising to a landslide victory. Parties like the Samajwadi Party and All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen were in a slightly better position. While the MNS had fielded 125 candidates, the VBA had 200 candidates in the fray. The bad news for the MNS was compounded with Amit Thackeray, son of the party chief, trailing at third place in Mahim seat in Mumbai. The Raju Shetti-led Swabhimani Paksha, which had fielded 19 candidates, also failed to make any impact. It is known to have influence among farmers, especially in western Maharashtra. Incidentally, on the eve of counting of votes, Ambedkar had claimed his party would get a sizable number of seats and would get to choose which side can form the government. As per trends made available on the EC website, the Samajwadi Party, Jan Surajya Shakti and

Poll trends in favour of Mahayuti because of Ladki Bahin scheme: CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said the poll trends were in favour of the Mahayuti because of his flagship initiative, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. He said the people of the state have responded to the welfare schemes with their votes. The early trends have indicated that the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, will retain the power in Maharashtra. Speaking to reporters, Shinde said, "I thank all my ladki bahins (dear sisters) in the state and the brothers who voted in large numbers for us. The voting trend is an endorsement of our work." "Every section of society voted for us because of our development efforts. The public has noticed our work and responded through their ballots," he said, adding that this outcome has increased their responsibility. Shinde clarified that the Mahayuti does not have a definitive formula that the party winning the most seats will get the chief minister post. "At this time, no definitive formula has be

Trends endorse CM's work, show who has 'Thackeray legacy': Shrikant Shinde

Bal Thackeray-founded Shiv Sena split in June 2022 after Eknath Shinde rebelled against then CM Uddhav Thackeray and brought down the Maha Vikas Aghadi government

'Kuch toh gadbad hai': Sanjay Raut rejects Mahayuti win in early trends

Maharashtra Assembly elections results: The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance leads in polls, with MVA trailing. Opposition leaders, including Sanjay Raut, question the legitimacy of early trends and results

Maharashtra polls results: CM Eknath Shinde takes lead in Kopri-Pachpakhadi

Maharashtra Assembly results: Eknath Shinde, the sitting MLA and leader of his Shiv Sena faction, faces stiff competition from Kedar Dighe of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Independent candidate Manoj Shinde

11 AM trends: NDA leads in Maharashtra, INDIA alliance ahead in Jharkhand

According to the 11 am trends, the INDIA alliance was leading in 51 seats, with the Opposition alliance NDA ahead in 28 seats

Assembly Polls: BJP-led NDA ahead in Maharashtra, INDIA leads in Jharkhand

As of the 10 am counting trends, the Mahayuti-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was leading in over 211 of the 288 seats in Maharashtra, while the Opposition was ahead in 76 constituencies

Maharashtra election results: Will hung assembly shake up state politics?

Exit polls and early trends in Jharkhand suggest a majority for the BJP-led alliance. However, in Maharashtra, no alliance is projected to secure a clear majority, as per the majority of exit polls

Maharashtra poll highlights: Chanakya, Axis My India predict thumping victory for Mahayuti

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