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Maharashtra govt formation live: Devendra Fadnavis slams Uddhav's decision on Aarey

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 29, 2019, 21:32:12 IST

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Maharashtra govt formation live: Devendra Fadnavis slams Uddhav's decision on Aarey

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray took oath on Thursday as the chief minister of Maharashtra along with 6 leaders of the Cong-Sena-NCP alliance. The Sena chief is now addressing media after taking charge as the state's 18th chief minister. Stay with TOI for all live updates:

14:53 (IST) Nov 28

State cabinet ministers will be announced in the coming days. Total six leaders, two from each party, will take oath today: Praful Patel, NCP

14:48 (IST) Nov 28

Supriya Sule misses Balasaheb, says he should've been here today

With Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray set to be sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister on Thursday, NCP MP Supriya Sule turned emotional and said the Sena chief's father late Bal Thackeray and mother Meenatai Thackeray should have been around this day. Sule, daughter of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, said Bal Thackeray and his wife treated her with love and affection "more than a daughter" would get, and that she was missed them a lot. Read full story

14:41 (IST) Nov 28

I am not taking oath today: Ajit Pawar

NCP leader Ajit Pawar: I am not taking oath today. Today six leaders will be taking oath from each party (Shiv Sena… https://t.co/3aqBcY4dy4
— ANI (@ANI) 1574931750000

14:40 (IST) Nov 28

Fadnavis wouldn't have resigned if he got more time to prove majority: Athawale

Republican Party of India (RPI) chief Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said that Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar would not have resigned as chief minister and deputy chief minister had the BJP got more time for the floor test. "If the Supreme Court had not given a deadline of 24 hours for the floor test, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar wouldn't have resigned. It was difficult to prove majority in a short span of 24 hours," the Union minister said. Read full story

14:19 (IST) Nov 28

Maharashtra politics: Devendra Fadnavis down, but not out?

A day after he stepped down, there were whispers in the city BJP headquarters that Fadnavis ought to have handled the crisis with greater tact and sagacity. Some think he gave too long a rope to Shiv Sena in a bid to keep the saffron regime going. The BJP high command however will not hold any grudge against him, a BJP functionary said. Read full story

13:54 (IST) Nov 28

I'm going to take oath as a minister: Jayant Patil, NCP

Jayant Patil, NCP: I am going to take oath as a minister. When asked if he will be the Deputy Chief Minister, Jay… https://t.co/Sjj4WYTw7r
— ANI (@ANI) 1574928526000

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13:54 (IST) Nov 28

We've invited all big leaders from the centre and state including the Prime Minister. Aditya Thackeray himself went to invite Congress president Sonia Gandhi. We've also invited former Maharashtra CM and Raj Thackeray. Everyone should witness the historic day.

Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena

13:53 (IST) Nov 28

Maharashtra political drama: The story so far

This is how the political drama unfolded in Maharashtra since the declaration of results on October 24. Read full text

13:48 (IST) Nov 28

Supriya Sule takes centre stage, but not competing with Ajit Pawar

Supriya Sule has been occupying centrestage in the NCP with her father, Sharad Pawar, over the past few days after Ajit's short-lived rebellion last Saturday. She was all along with the senior Pawar during the hectic closed-door meetings with the Congress and Sena leaders at a Mumbai hotel. Read full story

13:37 (IST) Nov 28

Ajit Pawar arrives at Silver Oak, residence of NCP chief Sharad Pawar. Party leaders Jayant Patil and Praful Patel are already present at the residence.

13:36 (IST) Nov 28

BJP also could form govt after showing majority. If the Supreme Court had not given a deadline of 24 hours for the floor test, Devendra Fadnavis & Ajit Pawar wouldn't have resigned. It was difficult to prove majority in a short span of 24 hours.

Ramdas Athawale, Union minister

13:35 (IST) Nov 28

MNS chief Raj Thackeray may also attend the oath-taking ceremony of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

Sources say that the Sena chief Uddhav, on Thursday, has personally invite estranged cousin and MNS chief Raj Thackeray to the ceremony. Sena chief has called upon Raj Thackeray as this is the first time a Thackeray is going to be a chief minister. Raj Thackeray is likely to attend the oath ceremony.

13:10 (IST) Nov 28

Supriya Sule remembers Bal Thackeray and his wife

NCP leader and Sharad Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule remembers Bal Thackeray and his wife, says they treated her like their own daughter. "Maa Saheb and Bala Saheb - missing you so much today. Both of you should have been here today. They treated me with so much love and affection more than a daughter! Their role in my life will always be special and memorable! (sic0)," Sule said in a tweet.

12:44 (IST) Nov 28

Uddhav to be sworn-in CM with 'Shivrajyabhishek' backdrop

Against the backdrop of a theme depicting the historic 'Shivrajyabhishek' — the crowning of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj -- and a large picture of Maharashtra Legislature building, Maharashtra governor B S Koshyari will swear-in Shiv Sena president and Maha Vikas Aghadi leader Uddhav Thackeray as the new chief minister, at the historic Shivaji Park on Thursday evening.

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12:24 (IST) Nov 28

Ajit Pawar has not gone incommunicado, he has intentionally switched off his mobile phone to avoid frequent calls. He will attend the swearing-in ceremony.

NCP spokesperson, on reports that Ajit Pawar has switched off his phone

12:09 (IST) Nov 28

Maharashtra: DMK president MK Stalin arrives in Mumbai. He will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government of the state, led by Shiv Sena chief and 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' Uddhav Thackeray

12:04 (IST) Nov 28

Hoardings welcoming the new government in Maharashtra

Mumbai: Hoardings welcoming the new government in #Maharashtra and party flags of Shiv Sena & Congress seen on the… https://t.co/2wMu6wOO0U
— ANI (@ANI) 1574910628000

12:02 (IST) Nov 28

Preparations underway at Shivaji Park for the swearing-in-ceremony

Mumbai: Preparations underway at Shivaji Park for the swearing-in ceremony of Uddhav Thackeray as the Chief Ministe… https://t.co/yoBzCE25HZ
— ANI (@ANI) 1574905171000

11:59 (IST) Nov 28

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel to attend Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in ceremony as Maharashtra CM in Mumbai.

11:59 (IST) Nov 28

Uddhav Thackeray has talked to PM Narendra Modi over phone and invited him to oath -taking-ceremony. This was in addition to an invitation letter which was sent to PM Modi.