Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde resigned as CM of Maharashtra on 26th November, Tuesday at around 11 am, submitting his resignation to Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan. His decision comes after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieved a commanding victory in the recent Maharashtra state assembly elections, securing 230 out of the 288 seats. Devendra Fadnavis of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Ajit Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP ) also visited the Raj Bhavan. The Maharashtra legislative assembly term is set to end today. While the Mahayuti alliance has not yet decided on a new Chief Minister, Shiv Sena spokesperson Sheetal Mhatre stated that many Marathas want Shinde to return as the CM. In the midst of the uncertainty, several Shiv Sena leaders have expressed support for Shinde, with some even performing an aarti at the Dagdusheth Ganpati temple to wish for his return. Meanwhile, Devendra Fadnavis has traveled to Delhi to meet with the BJP's central leadership to discuss the next steps. The Mahayuti alliance, which won 235 seats in total, including 131 by the BJP, is still deliberating on who will be Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister.
26 November,2024 12:40 PM IST
November 26, 2024, marked the 16th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, a tragedy that deeply impacted the nation. On this occasion, Maharashtra Governor Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to the brave officers and martyrs at the Martyrs' Memorial, located at the Police Commissioner's Office. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also paid his respects at the memorial. Additionally, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar joined in paying homage to the courageous individuals who lost their lives during the attack. The memorial serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave hearts who fought to protect Mumbai and its people during the tragic events of November 26, 2008.
26 November,2024 11:20 AM IST
On November 24, BJP leader Navnit Rana expressed her happiness over the results of the Maharashtra elections. She dismissed the opposition's allegations as a "joke," showing confidence in the BJP's victory. When asked about the Chief Minister for the state, Rana strongly supported Devendra Fadnavis, the current Deputy Chief Minister, for the top post. She praised Fadnavis for his leadership and experience, stating that he is well-qualified to take on the responsibility of becoming the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Rana's comments reflect the BJP's optimism and focus on strengthening its leadership in the state after the election results.
25 November,2024 11:00 AM IST
November 23 marks a significant day for Maharashtra as the results of the 2024 Assembly elections are set to be announced. The Maharashtra Assembly elections, held on November 20, saw a fierce contest between two major alliances. The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti coalition, which includes Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), is currently leading, with hopes of retaining power in the state. On the other hand, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), consisting of Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (Sharad Pawar), is challenging the incumbent government. With results pending, the excitement is palpable. Let's head to the streets of Mumbai to hear what the city's residents have to say about the ongoing political drama.
23 November,2024 05:21 PM IST
The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is set for a thumping victory in Maharashtra. The BJP headquarter at Nariman Point in Mumbai has erupted into huge celebration. BJP leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Vinod Tawde, Chandrashekhar Bawankule reached the BJP headquarters to celebrate the impending victory. Party workers of the Mahayuti Alliance celebrated with Dhol, Nagada and sweets before the Maharashtra Election Result 2024 official announcement.
23 November,2024 04:53 PM IST
With the Mahayuti alliance all set to claim a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024, the BJP headquarter at Nariman Point, Mumbai is gearing up for a huge celebration. Jalebis and Laddus are being made outside the office as party members celebrate the impending victory. BJP leader Chitra Wagh was seen trying her hands on making Jalebi which will be distributed amongst the party workers to celebrate the occasion.
23 November,2024 04:28 PM IST
The BJP led Mahayuti coalition is all set to claim a sweeping victory in the state of Maharashtra. Actress Swara Bhaskar’s husband Fahad Ahmad, NCP (SCP) leader contested in the elections from the Anushakti Nagar constituency that has been a bastion of NCP veteran Nawab Malik. While as per ECI’s figures by 2 pm, Fahad Ahmad is trailing behind Sana Malik of the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Fahad Ahmad and wife Swara Bhaskar cried foul and levelled accusations of EVM tampering. Swara Bhasker had campaigned for husband Fahad intensely in the constituency.
23 November,2024 03:33 PM IST
As BJP-led Mahyuti is set to claim a sweeping victory in the state, the BJP office in Mumbai is gearing up for a big celebration. Sweets have been called in in huge numbers and the decorations have already begun. The enthusiastic party workers have started pouring in huge numbers and were seen dancing to celebrate the seeming victory of their party. BJP leader Vinod Tawde was also seen at the BJP office along with other leaders who are gathering in high spirits to celebrate BJP’s performance in the state of Maharashtra. Maharashtra Election Results are expected to be confirmed by evening after the vote counting concludes for the 288 assembly seats.
23 November,2024 02:57 PM IST
Worli is witnessing a tough contest in the ongoing election, with the incumbent Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray facing a serious challenge from Milind Deora, who recently joined Shiv Sena after leaving the Congress party. The seat, part of the South Mumbai Lok Sabha constituency, has traditionally been a stronghold of Shiv Sena, and Aaditya Thackeray has significant public support in the area. However, Milind Deora, a well-known figure in South Mumbai and a former Member of Parliament for the constituency, is posing a tough challenge. Also in the fray is Sandeep Deshpande of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, who shares family ties with the Thackeray clan. As of 11:38 am, according to Election Commission of India (ECI) trends, Deora has managed to narrow the gap significantly, making the race even more intense. The competition between Aaditya Thackeray and Milind Deora remains tight, and the outcome is expected to change as the trends continue to come in.
23 November,2024 01:19 PM IST
In the high-octane Baramati seat, Maharashtra Deputy CM & NCP Candidate from Baramati Assembly Ajit Pawar is leading in the battle with his nephew Yugendra Pawar. Baramati constituency has been a bastian of the Pawars but since the split of the NCP into two factions, the battle has become even more intense. Supporters of Maharashtra Deputy CM & NCP Candidate from Baramati Assembly Ajit Pawar burst crackers to celebrate his lead. Mahayuti has crossed the majority mark of 145 seats in the state.
23 November,2024 12:05 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
