The preparations are in full swing at Mumbai's Azad Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Maharashtra Cabinet. Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP will take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time. The event, set for December 5, will see the formation of the Mahayuti government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the ceremony, and several other prominent leaders have already arrived in Mumbai for the event. Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis was joined by his wife, Amruta Fadnavis, at the venue. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, along with his wife Anjali, and Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla are among the key attendees. Other dignitaries such as Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav have also arrived for the ceremony. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, and Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma are among the state leaders attending the event. Union Ministers Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Nitin Gadkari have also reached Mumbai. Supporters of NCP leader Ajit Pawar were seen outside his residence ahead of the ceremony. Security measures have also been heightened to maintain law and order. The swearing-in marks the official start of the new government in Maharashtra.
05 December,2024 06:23 PM IST
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took the oath as the new Lok Sabha member from Wayanad, Kerala, on Thursday morning. She wore a traditional Kerala saree called kasavu and held a red-bound copy of the Constitution, a symbol made famous by her brother, Rahul Gandhi, to express concerns about the ruling BJP potentially changing or weakening its principles. Priyanka replaces Rahul as the Wayanad MP after he gave up the seat to focus on his family stronghold in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. With this, Priyanka becomes the third member of the Gandhi family in Parliament, joining her mother Sonia Gandhi, a Rajya Sabha MP from Rajasthan. In her speech, Priyanka emphasized the need to strengthen the Congress party.
28 November,2024 05:03 PM IST
The suspense over who will become the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra continues, with Eknath Shinde of Shiv Sena and Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP as the top contenders. Both leaders are vying for the post after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), including the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, won a strong victory in the 2024 state elections. The alliance secured 235 out of 288 seats, with the BJP winning 131 seats, Shiv Sena getting 57, and NCP capturing 41. Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister on Tuesday, becoming caretaker CM until a new government is formed. The Mahayuti alliance has not yet decided on the next leader. In a press conference, Eknath Shinde addressed the issue, providing clarity on the decision regarding who will be the next CM. Watch video for more.
27 November,2024 04:55 PM IST
On November 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a victory speech following the Mahayuti Alliance's success in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. In his address, Modi emphasized that the values of development, good governance, and social justice had triumphed in the state. He also asserted that the forces of "lies and deceit" had faced a decisive defeat, marking a significant moment in the political landscape of Maharashtra. This victory speech was a direct response to the outcome of the election, highlighting the alliance's focus on positive governance.
24 November,2024 11:20 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a jubilant and enthusiastic reception at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, celebrating the party's resounding victory in the Maharashtra Election 2024. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance triumphed over the Maha Vikas Aghadi, marking a significant political milestone. Supporters cheered and raised slogans as Modi addressed the crowd, expressing gratitude for the mandate. This victory is seen as a testament to the people's trust in the BJP's leadership and its vision for Maharashtra's future. The win also strengthens Modi's position on the national political stage, further consolidating the party's dominance.
23 November,2024 09:26 PM IST
BJP-led Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious, defeating the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition. As the results drop out, Here are the key highlights from the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, In Baramati, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), secured a resounding victory with a margin of over 1 lakh votes. Ajit Pawar received 1,81,132 votes, while his nearest rival, Yugendra Pawar from the NCP-SP alliance, got 80,233 votes, making the victory margin 1,00,899 votes. In Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray won from the Worli constituency, defeating Shinde Sena's Milind Deora by more than 8,000 votes. Meanwhile, in Mahim, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Mahesh Sawant triumphed over MNS chief Raj Thackeray's son, Amit Thackeray, securing 50,213 votes compared to Amit's 33,062. Watch video for more.
23 November,2024 09:19 PM 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
BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is all set to claim a landslide victory in the Maharashtra election results 2024. On Mahayuti's performance in assembly elections, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "The people of Maharashtra have given us an unprecedented victory. This shows that people are with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In line with the slogan he gave 'Ek hain toh safe hain', people from all sections and communities voted for us unitedly... This is the victory of Mahayuti, CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and Ramdas Athawale, this is the victory of unity..."
23 November,2024 03:45 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
