Alliance Politics

Maharashtra govt formation: Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut meets Sharad Pawar in Mumbai amid power tussle with BJP

Amid a tussle between the Shiv Sena and the BJP over the sharing of power in Maharashtra, Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday met NCP chief Sharad Pawar, triggering speculation about the possible formation of an alternative government in the state. Raut met Pawar at the latter's residence in south Mumbai, sources in the Sena said.

Week after Maharashtra Assembly election results, no headway in govt formation as BJP and Shiv Sena bicker over power sharing

Adopting a harsh tone, Shiv Sena accused the BJP of enacting "second act" of the "use and throw" policy while dealing with its ally.

Maharashtra political impasse: BJP-Sena bickering shows pitfalls of alliance politics; ideological affinity often not enough to ensure bonhomie

Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party's stormy pact seems to have settled into a period of lull as the allies scramble to reach an agreement for government formation in Maharashtra