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Maharashtra live updates: We'll have govt in place soon, says Sena's Sanjay Raut after meeting Pawar

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 18, 2019, 20:35:15 IST

Maharashtra live updates: We'll have govt in place soon, says Sena's Sanjay Raut after meeting Pawar

More than 20 days after declaration of election results, there is still no government in Maharashtra. Parties have backtracked from the brink of sealing a deal, keeping the suspense alive. Stay with TOI for live updates.

20:32 (IST) Nov 18

The responsibility to form government was not ours, the ones who had that responsibility ran away. But I am confident that soon, we will have a government in place soon.

Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena leader after meeting Pawar

20:19 (IST) Nov 18

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut arrives at Sharad Pawar's residence in Delhi, reports ANI.

19:57 (IST) Nov 18

Pawar also ruled out any tie-up with the BJP and said that during the meeting, offering support to Shiv Sena was not discussed.

19:18 (IST) Nov 18

I don't know about this 170 figure. You should have asked them (Shiv Sena): Pawar on being asked about Shiv Sena's claim of support of 170 MLAs

18:52 (IST) Nov 18

We did not discuss common minimum programme: Pawar after meeting Sonia Gandhi

18:39 (IST) Nov 18

There was no talk of government formation. This meeting was all about discussing matters of Congress and NCP: Pawar when asked if Sonia is opposed to an alliance with Shiv Sena

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18:32 (IST) Nov 18

We discussed in detail about Maharashtra's political situation. I briefed Sonia Gandhi on it. AK Antony was also there. Certain leaders of both (Congress-NCP) parties will meet, discuss further, and get back to us.

Sharad Pawar, NCP chief

18:28 (IST) Nov 18

We also have to hold discussions with smaller parties who extended their support to us during state polls, says the NCP chief

18:27 (IST) Nov 18

We have to sort out few more things. Have not discussed forming an alliance with any party as yet.

Sharad Pawar, NCP chief

18:25 (IST) Nov 18

Pawar says we did not discuss government formation, we just discussed the situation and numbers.

18:24 (IST) Nov 18

We will monitor the situation. Will hold talks with leaders of both the parties and discuss the future course of action, says Sharad Pawar

18:23 (IST) Nov 18

Sharad Pawar briefs media after meet with Sonia Gandhi.

18:12 (IST) Nov 18

NCP chief Sharad Pawar, who met Sonia Gandhi today, to hold a press conference soon.

18:06 (IST) Nov 18

In a day or two, representatives from NCP & Congress will meet in Delhi to discuss the way forward: Randeep Surjewala

Sh. Sharad Pawar met the Congress President today and briefed her on the situation in Maharashtra. It was decided t… https://t.co/4JRhJCHc3Z
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) 1574080162000

18:04 (IST) Nov 18

I had talked to Sanjay Raut ji about a compromise. I suggested him a formula of 3 years (CM from BJP) and 2 years (CM from Shiv Sena) to which he said that if BJP agrees, then Shiv Sena can think about it. I will discuss this with BJP.

Ramdas Athawale, Union minister

18:01 (IST) Nov 18

NCP chief Sharad Pawar reaches his residence after meeting Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi.

17:02 (IST) Nov 18

NCP chief Sharad Pawar arrives at Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi's residence.

10:55 (IST) Nov 18

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar arrives in Delhi, to hold meeting with Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi at 4pm today

10:34 (IST) Nov 18

Shivaji belongs to whole of Maharashtra: Raut

The BJP had mounted a campaign seen by political observers as an effort to appropriate the legacy of the warrior king in a bid to upstage the Sena. “The BJP has been campaigning that it is the only party blessed by Shivaji Maharaj. Read more

10:27 (IST) Nov 18

Devendra Fadnavis ‘taunts’ Shiv Sena on self-respect, Sharad Pawar tweets praise of Bal Thackeray

Earlier in the day, Fadnavis had reportedly taunted the Sena over ‘self-respect’. “Our heartfelt tributes to Hindu Hridaysamrat on his anniversary,” tweeted Fadnavis. He also posted a video of Bal Thackeray’s speeches along with a comment that he always upheld self-respect and advocated Hindutva and even today continues to inspire them. Read more