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  Fadnavis' poll affidavit case: Next hearing on Jan 4

  Politics | December 04, 2019 16:30 IST

  The petitioner said Fadnavis did not appear before the court as he had "pre-decided" to seek an exemption for appearance on Wednesday. Uke cited a report published in a national daily on November 4 in which Fadnavis' counsel stated that the BJP leader need not personally remain present on the date and can seek an extension.

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  Hope Fadnavis won't repeat mistakes he made as CM: Shiv Sena

  Politics | December 02, 2019 13:46 IST

  Maharashtra BJP legislature party leader Fadnavis was on Sunday named leader of opposition (LoP) in the Assembly.

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  Fadnavis govt has majority in House with 170 MLAs: SG to court

  Politics | November 25, 2019 12:04 IST

  Senior advocate Mukul Rohtagi appearing for the BJP submitted that the Governor had gone with the party with the support of 170 MLAs. Rohtagi said that the others have never claimed that the MLAs' signatures were forged.

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  Amid political scuffle in Maharashtra, NCP says Fadnavis will fail floor test after SC order

  Politics | November 24, 2019 16:04 IST

  Hours after the Supreme Court asked the Centre to place before it on Monday the letters of Maharashtra Governor recommending revocation of President's rule and inviting Devendra Fadnavis to form a government, the BJP said the court's decision strengthens its claim that Ajit Pawar continues to be the NCP's legislature party leader.

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  Accidental Shapath Grahan: Sanjay Raut’s dig at Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar swearing-in

  Politics | November 24, 2019 10:55 IST

  Shiv Sena senior leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday took a dig at BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar's early morning oath-taking ceremony by calling it 'Accidental Shapath Grahan' (accidental swearing-in). Raut's tweet comes hours before the Supreme Court hearing on the combine petition filed by the Shiv Sena, Congress and Nationalist Congress Party seeking quashing of the Maharashtra Governor's decision to swear-in BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister.

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  Maharashtra Political Crisis: SC to hear Sena-Congress-NCP plea on Maha floor test today at 11:30 am

  Politics | November 24, 2019 9:22 IST

  The Supreme Court on Saturday agreed to hear a petition filed by Shiv Sena-Congress-National Congress Party (NCP) seeking a floor test within 24 hours to avoid horse-trading and "illegal manoeuvres" in Maharashtra today. Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress moved to Supreme Court seeking quashing of the Maharashtra Governor's decision to swear-in BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister, following which the court authorities confirmed a hearing on the petition at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

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  Maharashtra needs stable, not 'khichdi' govt, says Fadnavis after taking oath as CM

  Politics | November 23, 2019 9:54 IST

  After taking oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister again for the second consecutive term Devendra Fadnavis said that the state needed a stable government and not a 'Khichdi' government. "People had given us a clear mandate, but Shiv Sena tried to ally with other parties after results, as a result, President's rule was imposed. Maharashtra needed a stable govt, not a 'khichdi' government," said Fadnavis

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  In a dramatic twist, Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM; Ajit Pawar is Deputy CM

  Politics | November 23, 2019 9:07 IST

  In a surprise turn of events in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday took oath as Chief Minister for the second consecutive term while NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of the state.

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  Fadnavis condoles death of ex-CEC Seshan

  India | November 11, 2019 10:29 IST

  Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday condoled the demise of former chief election commissioner (CEC) T N Seshan, describing him as a great administrator.

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  Fadnavis elected as BJP legislature party leader in Maharashtra

  Politics | October 30, 2019 14:07 IST

  Amid bickering between his party and the Shiv Sena over sharing of power in the next Maharashtra government, senior BJP leader Chandrakant Patil on Tuesday said Amit Shah and Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will finalise the contours of the "50:50 formula".

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  Sena leader Raut hits out at Fadnavis over comment on Saamana

  Politics | October 29, 2019 21:36 IST

  Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday hit out at Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for claiming the party mouthpiece 'Saamana', of which the former is executive editor, was trying to derail talks on formation of the next government.

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  Fadnavis meets Governor as power sharing tussle with Sena continues

  Politics | October 28, 2019 12:48 IST

  In the just-concluded state polls to 288-member Assembly, the BJP won 105 seats, a loss of 17 seats compared to its 2014 tally.

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  Voting begins for Maharashtra polls, BJP seeks 2nd straight term

  October 21, 2019 7:39 IST

  Polling began on Monday morning in all 288 Assembly constituencies of Maharashtra where 3,237 candidates, including 235 women, are in the fray. The voting commenced at 7 am and will end at 6 pm.

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  NCP leaders don't see a future in that party, says Devendra Fadnavis

  India | August 31, 2019 18:05 IST

  Fadnavis, however, said one needs to sense what is in store for the future, adding that people have faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NCP leaders don't see a future for themselves in that party.

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  Pay relief fund share quickly, CM Devendra Fadnavis tells sugar mill operators

  India | July 07, 2019 22:34 IST

  Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday asked sugar mills in Maharashtra to deposit their contribution towards the CM's Relief Fund immediately.

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  CM Devendra Fadnavis' 'Varsha' bungalow declared defaulter by BMC; 18 ministers named in list

  India | June 24, 2019 10:00 IST

  The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' 'Varsha' bungalow as a defaulter.

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  Fadnavis to embark on `rath yatra' for Maharashtra poll campaign

  India | June 22, 2019 22:50 IST

  Revenue minister and senior party leader Chandrakant Patil said Fadnavis' campaign tour will start in August and the date will be announced later.

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  Maharashtra flagship scheme for MSMEs to generate 10 lakh jobs

  India | June 18, 2019 16:06 IST

  The senior IAS officer said the scheme, approved by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, envisages setting up one lakh units in five years, 40 per cent of them in rural areas.Kamble said this year's target is setting up of 10,000 micro-ventures to be set up by first-generation entrepreneurs.

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  Ramdas Athawale cries conspiracy over 'slap', pins blame on inadequate security arrangement

  India | December 09, 2018 13:50 IST

  Speaking to reporters, Athawale said; "I'm a popular leader, this might have been done at the behest of someone who is angry over something."

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  Maharashtra: Farmers call off protests after getting written assurances on their demands by govt

  India | November 22, 2018 22:42 IST

  A delegation of farmers met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis earlier in the day to reiterate their demands for loan waiver and land rights.