Maharashtra Political Crisis

Maharashtra crisis: Why NCP entry is distressing Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena

The entry of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP in the Maharashtra government has made the Shiv Sena insecure. Its leaders might not get the positions they have been long waiting for even after a Cabinet expansion. But Eknath Shinde faces the biggest threat with growing speculation that Pawar will be made CM

Pawar vs Pawar: Why all eyes have turned to Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar

As NCP warring camps led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar call for meetings to display the support of MLAs, the attention has turned to Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar. It is up to him to decide who has control of the party. He will also take a call on the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly

WATCH: 'Pawar Play' continues in Maharashtra as Ajit claims NCP for his faction

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has called a meeting of NCP MLAs and other leaders at MET Bandra in Mumbai

After Maharashtra, why Bihar could be the next state to witness political turmoil

After Maharashtra, rumours are swirling that the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar could also see a similar turn of events. There are several indications that the Grand Alliance –JD(U), RJD and Congress – could see a split

Ajit Pawar’s Maha shocker: What led him to revolt against his uncle Sharad Pawar?

Ajit Pawar on Sunday switched loyalties, taking oath as deputy chief minister of Maharashtra and joining the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government. While some may call the move a shocker, the signs of a rebellion against his uncle and party chief, Sharad Pawar, were evident

Maharashtra political crisis: Uddhav Thackeray can't be restored as CM, says SC

Uddhav Thackeray resigned without facing the floor test, the top court stated, adding that the Governor was justified in inviting Eknath Shinde to form government at the behest of the BJP which was the largest political party in the house

Uddhav Thackeray losing control over Sena lawmakers, but early to say Thackeray legacy fading: Political observers

A "vertical split" in the Shiv Sena is unavoidable, with 61-year-old former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray not being able to capitalise on the legacy of his father and party founder late Bal Thackeray, experts say

Another win for Eknath Shinde camp, as it gets Lok Sabha leader post: What this means for the Uddhav Thackeray faction

Twelve Shiv Sena MPs have crossed over to the Eknath Shinde-led faction and the Lok Sabha Speaker has recognised rebel MP Rahul Shewale as the floor leader in the lower house. Is Uddhav Thackeray losing complete control of the party?

Will Shiv Sena MPs move to the Eknath Shinde camp? What will this mean for Uddhav Thackeray?

A rebel MLA claimed that 12 out of Shiv Sena’s 18 MPs would soon join Eknath Shinde. Another MP has asked Uddhav Thackeray to back NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu. Are these signs of trouble for Team Thackeray?

Still hopeful that rebel MLAs will return, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena always in talks with them: Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut claimed that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is confident of winning 100 seats if mid-term elections take place in Maharashtra