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Ajit Pawar's decision is against party line and is indiscipline: Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): A joint press conference held by NCP-Shiv Sena after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM on November 23. Speaking at press conference NCP Chief Sharad Pawar said, "Congress, Shiv Sena and NCP leaders came together to form Government. We had the numbers. We had our official numbers- 44, 56 and 54 MLAs with us who had supported the govt. Several independent were also with us and we had numbers around 170. Ajit Pawar's decision is against the party line and is indiscipline. No NCP leader or worker is in favour of an NCP-BJP government".

Massive fire engulfs plastic factory in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Nov 23 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in a plastic factory in Ludhiana on Nov 23. Four fire tenders have reached the spot to extinguish flames. The fire dousing process is underway. The reason of eruption of fire is still unknown. More details are awaited.

No govt can run for long with party like Shiv Sena, NCP knew this: Sushil Modi

Patna (Bihar), Nov 23 (ANI): BJP-NCP allied in Maharashtra to form government and BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as state's Chief Minister while NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister. On the other hand, NCP chief Sharad Pawar said that NCP is not in support of Ajit Pawar's decision while Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut also opposed the newly-formed government. Speaking on it, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Sushil Modi said, "Shiv Sena's culture in Maharashtra is same as RJD's in Bihar. Like there are ruffians and goons in RJD, it is the same in Shiv Sena. No government can run for long with a party like Shiv Sena, people in Nationalist Congress Party knew this."

Kriti Kharbanda, Pulkit Samrat host special screening of film 'Pagalpanti'

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Bollywood actors Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat starrer 'Pagalpanti' hit theaters on November 22. The duo has hosted a special screening of their film for children. They met and greeted their little fans. Kriti and Pulkit also clicked pictures with the fans. 'Pagalpanti' also stars Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Ileana D'Cruz and Arshad Warsi and is directed by Anees Bazmee.

Congress has been defamed, thinking of alliance with Shiv Sena was mistake: Sanjay Nirupamk

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): While talking to ANI on BJP-NCP forming government in Maharashtra, Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam said, "People would be thinking I will be happy by today's developments, but I am actually very sad. Congress has been unnecessarily defamed in this and thinking of alliance with Shiv Sena was a mistake. I appeal to Sonia ji to at first dissolve Congress Working Committee". BJP's Devendra Fadanavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister respectively.

Parts of HP receives fresh snowfall

Gulaba/Lahaul-Spiti (HP), Nov 23 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Gulaba and Lahaul-Spiti received fresh snowfall on November 23. Normal life got hampered due to the snowfall. Vehicular movement also got affected. Himachal Pradesh is receiving snowfall since past few days.

Signatures taken from MLAs for attendance was misused as basis for oath: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik spoke on newly-formed Maharashtra government. He told media, "The way the oath taking ceremony was happened in Maharashtra and the letter that was used as the base to form the government, was actually misused. We had taken signatures from MLAs for attendance, it was misused as a basis for the oath." BJP's Devendra Fadanavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister respectively.

Stable govt under leadership of Devendra Fadnavis has been formed: JP Nadda

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Nov 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda congratulated people of Maharashtra and said that a stable government under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis ji has been formed and that it is a sign of a mature democracy. Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 23.

Shiv Sena betrayed mandate, ready to leave Hindutva: Chandrakant Patil

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM on November 23. While speaking on the political twist, Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil said, "Voters had voted for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance and we got 161 MLAs, but Shiv Sena betrayed the mandate. Since the first press conference, they had started talking about alternatives," Said Chandrakant Patil.

Ajit Pawar has insulted Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): After long political drama in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 23. NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM of the state. Speaking on this Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that Ajit Pawar and their MLAs have insulted Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharashtra. He said, "Uddhav Thackeray ji and Sharad Pawar ji are in touch and will meet also today, they might also address the media together. But fact is that Ajit Pawar and the MLAs supporting him have insulted Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharashtra". He further added, "Kal 9 baje tak ye mahashaye(Ajit Pawar) hamare saath baithe the, achanak se ghayab ho gaye baad mein, vo nazar se nazar mila kar baat nahi kar rahe the, us se hume shaq bhi hua tha," said Sanjay Raut.

Watch: BJP workers celebrate after Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Nov 23 (ANI): Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 23. BJP-NCP alliance has formed the government in the state. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers celebrated the occasion. They were seen lighting fire crackers to mark the event. Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra CM for the second consecutive term.

Prez Kovind, PM Modi attend 50th conference of Governors, Lt Governors

New Delhi, Nov 23 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind attended the conference of Governors and Lt. Governors on Nov 23. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu was also present in the conference. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Amit Shah came in for the conference. It was the 50th conference and was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The aim of the conference was to discuss on various aspects of public welfare and to further strengthen ideals enshrined in the Constitution.

Ajit Pawar's decision to support BJP is his personal decision: Sharad Pawar

New Delhi, Nov 23 (ANI): In a major political twist, BJP allied with NCP and formed government in Maharashtra. BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as CM while NCP's Ajit Pawar as Deputy CM. On the other hand, NCP chief Sharad Pawar announced that NCP does not support Ajit Pawar's decision. Sharad Pawar took his twitter handle to announce it.

Took this decision to solve problems of Maha farmers: Dy CM Ajit Pawar on alliance with BJP

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): NCP leader Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Nov 23. Speaking on the alliance with BJP, he said, "Since the election results were out, no one was able to form any government here in Maharashtra. We took this decision to solve the problems of Maharashtra farmers and we today, formed the government."

Wanted to give stable not 'Khichdi' govt in Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 23. NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM of the state. The oath was administered by the Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhawan. Speaking on this, Maharashtra Chief Minister said that they wanted to give stable not 'Khichdi' govt in Maharashtra.

Level-2 fire breaks out in cloth godown in South Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): A level-2 fire broke out in a cloth godown in Kalbadevi Area of South Mumbai in the morning of Nov 23. Fire tenders rushed to the spot. Flames have been doused. No casualties have been reported. Further details are awaited.

Watch: Devendra Fadnavis sworn-in as Maharashtra CM

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 23. NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM of the state. The oath was administered by the Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhawan. Fadnavis became the CM of Maharashtra for the second time in a row. The move came in at the time when deliberations between Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena seemingly reached at the final stage on Friday. Shiv Sena parted its ways from BJP to explore ways to form a government. However, it failed to prove majority to form the government. BJP had won 105 seats, Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44 in the 288-members Assembly.

11 dead after 2 mini buses collide in Rajasthan's Nagaur

Nagaur (Rajasthan), Nov 23 (ANI): At least 11 people died after two mini buses they were travelling in lost balance and met with an accident. The incident took place in Kuchaman city of Rajasthan's Nagaur at around 3 am on November 23. Injured have been admitted to hospital.

Watch: NCP's Ajit Pawar takes oath as Deputy CM of Maharashtra

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM of the state. The oath was administered by the Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhawan. The move came in at the time when deliberations between Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena seemingly reached at the final stage on Friday. Shiv Sena parted its ways from BJP to explore ways to form a government. However, it failed to prove majority to form the government. BJP had won 105 seats, Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44 in the 288-members Assembly.

English lecturer held for allegedly molesting female student in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj (Odisha), Nov 23 (ANI): A female student of Maharaja Purna Chandra (MPC) Autonomous College in Baripada area of Odisha's Mayurbhanj has alleged molestation by her Head of English Department on November 22. The students protested in the college premises after which principal of college handed over the lecturer to the police. While speaking to ANI, a police official said, "A female student of MPC Autonomous College alleged molestation by Head of English Dept. Case registered, he'll be produced in court after arrest."