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Biggest reason for Congress, NCP to join hands with Shiv Sena: Mid-term elections could be nightmare for cash-starved Maha-Aghadi parties
The idea of Indian National Congress propping up a Shiv Sena government may sound bizarre to many, given the fact that the latter's ideology is anathema for the grand old party

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After Shiv Sena fails to provide letter of support, governor invites NCP to form govt in Maharashtra
With no single party or alliance being able to stake claim to forming the government in Maharashtra, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari has now invited the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to 'indicate willingness and ability' to form government, said a press release issued by Koshiyari

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Maharashtra govt formation: NCP, Congress gave 'in-principle' support to Shiv Sena, but guv refused more time, says Aaditya Thackeray
Putting up a brave front, Aaditya Thackeray said the Shiv Sena's claim on formation of a government still stands