Maharashtra Govt Formation Updates: NCP in no hurry to form govt; expect new dispensation in 20 days, says Nawab Malik

CM post will go to Sena in three-party Maharashtra govt: NCP

The chief minister’s post in Maharashtra will go to the Shiv Sena in the government being planned by the saffron party with the NCP and the Congress, NCP chief spokesman Nawab Malik has said. The Shiv Sena contested the October 21 Assembly polls in alliance with the BJP as part of the ‘Mahayuti’ (mega alliance),  which was in a comfortable position to form government in the state, winning 161 seats in the 288-member house.

Maharashtra unlikely get new govt within the next fortnight, suggests Nawab Malik

There are all indications that suggest that Maharashtra will not get a new government at least for the next few days.  When asked about the three parties’ plans to stake claim for government formation, NCP leader Nawab Malik first said that the discussions were still in early stages, and things will be finalised only after NCP leader Sharad Pawar meets Sonia Gandhi. 

Pawar is currently in Vidarbha, meeting farmers whose crops were destroyed in unseasonal October rains. He is likely to meet Sonia only after 17 November, when he will be in Delhi to attend the Winter Session of the Parliament.

Maharashtra unlikely get new govt within the next fortnight, suggests Nawab Malik

There are all indications that suggest that Maharashtra will not get a new government at least for the next few days.  When asked about the three parties’ plans to stake claim for government formation, NCP leader Nawab Malik first said that the discussions were still in early stages, and things will be finalised only after NCP leader Sharad Pawar meets Sonia Gandhi. 

Pawar is currently in Vidarbha, meeting farmers whose crops were destroyed in unseasonal October rains. He is likely to meet Sonia only after 17 November, when he will be in Delhi to attend the Winter Session of the Parliament.

BJP MLA warns Sanjay Raut, says Shiv Sena leader should ’think twice before speaking’

BJP MLA from Bandra West Ashish Shelar further hit out at Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut for his remark that BJP president Amit Shah did not tell Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Sena-BJP’s 50:50 formula, which was decided for the Assembly polls in Maharashtra. 

“Amit Shah, Narendra Modi and Devendra Fadnavis have similar working styles and they all work together. They (Sena) say something to create conflict between Thackrey and Modi. But everyone can see on their televisions in the morning as to who is trying to create conflict,” BJP MLA said. 

“However, I want to tell him that he will not be successful. Also, Sanjay Raut needs to take several births to understand Modi and Shah. He should think twice before saying anything about the two,” he said. 

– ANI

‘Only talking to Shiv-Sena, Congress for govt formation’: Sharad Pawar

Asked whether the BJP was holding discussion with the​ NCP over government formation in the state, the former Union minister Sharad Pawar said his party was holding talks with only the Shiv Sena, the Congress and its allies and nobody beyond these.

He said the three parties are at present working out a common minimum programme (CMP) that will guide the actions of the government being planned in the state. Representatives of the three parties met in Mumbai on Thursday and prepared a draft CMP.

‘Maharashtra govt likely to be formed within 20 days’: Nawab Malik

NCP leader Nawab Malik said the government is likely to be formed in 20 days and added that the CM will be from Shiv Sena, reports India Today. He further added that a final decision on government formation will be taken after the meeting between Sonia Gandhi and Sharad Pawar.

Devendra Fadnavis meets governor, seeks release of funds for farmers

Former MaharashtraChief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday called on Governor​ Bhagat Singh Koshyari and urged him to release funds for  farmers affected by unseasonal rains.

Fadnavis also sought reopening and smooth functioning of the CM Relief Fund through the governor’s office to ensure timely help for needy persons as the state was currently under President’s rule.  He said the governor had accepted both his demands.

Sena will lead govt In Maharashtra for next “25 Years”, says Sanjay Raut

“Maharashtra’s next government will be led by the Shiv Sena and the party will lead the government in Maharashtra for the next 25 years,” Sena’s firebrand leader Sanjay Raut said.

NCP, Congress, Shiv Sena govt will complete 5 years in Maharashtra, says Sharad Pawar

Sena-NCP-Congress government will be formed in Maharashtra and it will last for five years, NCP leader Sharad Pawar asserted on Friday. He, however, did not comment on the modalities being worked out among the partners over government formation.

Will think about it, Sharad Pawar remains non-committal on Sena’s demand for CM post 

Speaking on the government formation in Maharashtra, NCP leader Sharad Pawar said, “The process to form government has begun, the government will run for full 5 years.” However, on a question about Sena demanding the chief minister’s post, he remained elusive and said he will think about it. 

“If someone asks for the chief minister’s post, then we will think about it,” NCP chief said on a day when his party’s Maharashtra president Nawab Malik earlier confirmed that the party has agreed to the ex-BJP ally’s demands.

Meet with governor not to stake claim to power, clarifies Nawab Malik

NCP leader Nawab Malik said that media reports suggesting that NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena will stake claim to form government tomorrow is untrue.

“Yes we are going to meet the governor tomorrow. But any reportage suggesting that it is to stake claim for government formation is false. We are meeting the governor because the administration of Maharashtra is at a standstill since the imposition of President’s rule. Several applications for funds from chief minister’s relief funds are pending. Farmers are suffering. So we will meet government to discuss on these issues,” Malik told News18 India

NCP, Congress, Shiv Sena to visit governor tomorrow

In politics, like cricket, match can turnaround any time, says Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari, while addressing the audience at an event, said, “Anything can happen in cricket and politics. Somewhere you feel that you are losing the match, but the result is ultimately the opposite.” The deadlock in Maharashtra started after results to assembly elections were declared on 24 October. BJP emerged as the single largest party in the state followed by the Shiv Sena and NCP.

Draft CMP with Sena, NCP focuses on farmers, jobs: Congress leader

The draft common minimum programme (CMP) prepared ahead of government formation in Maharashtra focuses on farmers and measures to tackle unemployment, a senior Congress leader said on Friday. Leaders of the Congress, the NCP and the Shiv Sena met here on Thursday to work out a common minimum programme (CMP) before finalising a possible alliance for government formation in Maharashtra involving the three parties.

Talking to PTI, the Congress leader, who did not wish to be named, said representatives of the Congress, the NCP and the Sena have prepared a draft CMP which will now be approved and finalised by top leaders of the three parties. “All inclusive development and justice to all sections of the society is the criteria on what we will work if the CMP is approved by the leadership of all three parties,” he said. Among other issues, the draft CMP focuses on solving the problems being faced by farmers and tackling unemployment, the Congress leader said.

Ahmed Patel meets Sonia Gandhi amid Maharashtra standoff, say reports

Congress leader Ahmed Patel is meeting party’s interim chief Sonia Gandhi regarding the Maharashtra situation. Patel will brief her over the progress made on the alliance talks with Shiv Sena and NCP.

Shiv Sena, Congress, NCP to meet today

Leaders of Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena will meet today to finalise the power sharing formula and a common minimum programme for their alliance. This will be the first time that the three parties will meet together since hectic parlays began to form a government in Maharashtra. Before this, Congress ad granted Sharad Pawar full authority to negotiate with Sena on behalf of the pre-poll Maha-agadhi alliance.

Maharashtra won’t accept this drama of three political parties: Ashish Shelar

“We and the rest of the Maharashtra is watching this drama unfold. Earlier, because of the respect we had for Balasaheb Thackeray, everybody, including pour party’s top leders used to go to Matoshree (the Thackeray’s residence) for meetings. Now just for the sake of grabbing power, people are leaving Matoshree and touring the five star hotels and resorts,) We are watching all this and will reveal our political strategy in due time,” BJP leader Ashish Shelar said.

NCP supports Shiv Sena claim to CM seat under new arrangement, Nawab Malik confirms

NCP leader Nawab Malik on Friday confirmed that the erstwhile Maha-agadhi alliance is ready to support Shiv Sena’s demand for chief minister’s post, in order to form a fresh coalition with the Maratha party included