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Ravi Shankar Prasad hits out at Shiv Sena

New Delhi, Nov 23 (ANI): After BJP formed Government in Maharashtra with support of National Congress Party's (NCP) Ajit Pawar and several party MLAs, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Law Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad hit out at Shiv Sena. He said that throughout the election campaign, Devendra Fadnavis' name was projected as the Maharashtra Chief Minister. "Support base of BJP and the prospect of Devendra Fadnavis becoming Chief Minister, played a crucial role in success of Shiv Sena candidates," Ravi Shankar Prasad further added. He made this statement while addressing a press conference in New Delhi.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis arrives at state BJP office

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI); Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state office in Mumbai. He received a grand welcome by BJP workers who were celebrating. Devendra Fandnavis took oath as the Chief Minister for the second term today early morning and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister in a surprise move a day after it was predicted that Uddhav Thackeray will become Chief Minister of the state in Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance forming the Government in the state.

Today was a black spot in the history of Maharashtra: Ahmed Patel

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Ahmed Patel, Congress stated that today was a black spot in the history of Maharashtra and a shameful act. "Today was a black spot in the history of Maharashtra. Everything was done in a hushed manner and early morning. Something is wrong somewhere. Nothing can be more shameful than this," said Ahmed Patel. After long political crisis 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.

Sanjay Raut accuses Ajit Pawar of kidnapping NCP MLAs

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleged that only 5 out of 8 MLAs who had gone with Ajit Pawar came back, they were sort of abducted. He also dared him to prove majority. "Of the 8 MLAs who had gone with Ajit Pawar, 5 of them have come back. They were lied to, put in a car, and sort of kidnapped. 'Agar himmat hai to vidhaan sabha mein majority saabit kar ke dikhaye'," said Sanjay Raut. He added, "We are in touch with Dhananjay Munde and there is a possibility of even Ajit Pawar coming back. Ajit has been blackmailed; it will be exposed who is behind this, in Saamna newspaper soon." After long political crisis 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.

Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena is confident enough to defeat BJP in trust vote: Ahmed Patel

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 addressing a press conference, Congress leader Ahmed Patel said that Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena is confident enough to defeat BJP in trust vote. "All the three (Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena) parties are together in this and I am confident we will defeat BJP in the trust vote. All Congress MLAs are present here except two who are right now in their village, but they too are with us," said Ahmed Patel

BJP's Girish Mahajan slams Sanjay Raut, says 'got verbal diarrhoea'

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 leader Girish Mahajan slams Sanjay Raut and said that verbal diarrhoea will be the right phrase to use for him. He said, 'Verbal diarrhoea will be the right phrase to use for him. Even many Shiv Sena MLAs are frustrated with him and they may also think of going with us'. He further added, 'We will prove our majority with support of over 170 MLAs. Ajit Pawar has given a letter to Governor about support of his MLAs and as he is legislative party leader of NCP, which means all NCP MLAs have supported us'.

Let them try and break Shiv Sena MLAs, Maharashtra will not stay asleep: Uddhav Thackeray

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, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said, "Earlier, EVM khel was going on and now this is new khel. From here onwards I don't think elections are even needed. Everyone knows what Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj did when betrayed and attacked from the back."

This is making mockery of constitution: Digvijaya Singh on BJP-NCP forming govt in Maha

Bhopal (MP), Nov 23 (ANI): While talking to ANI on BJP-NCP forming government in Maharashtra, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said, "This is making mockery of constitution, BJP did the same in Goa, Meghalaya and other states. No MLA of the NCP will support this, Ajit Pawar has gone with them alone". BJP's Devendra Fadanavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister respectively.

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.