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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' 13-day-old BJP government has won a trust vote in the state Assembly.
A day after controversial trust vote, Shiv Sena editorial slams the BJP:
- Not just Maharashtra but India saw how rules and tradition were violated to win the trust vote
- Their promise to run a clean government have been exposed by the way Constitution violations were committed
- Their hypocrisy has been exposed
- It's not in the interest of democracy to strangle these traditional processes
- When Opposition asked for a count of votes why was a voice vote allowed? Why did the Speaker turn down the Sena's demand for a division of votes?
- Why could the government not prove their claims of a majority on the floor of the House?
- Was it to cover up the fact that the they had the support of a corrupt party the reason behind this?
- The government must answer these questions. Maharashtra wants these answers.
- Even if we were late in our demand to seek a vote count, the government should have allowed it as they were so confident of proving their majority
- The government has failed to prove their majority and must answer
- Those who crush the Constitution to win the vote of confidence, can they win the the people's trust?
- They have lost the moral right to govern on day 1 itself.
- Those who want to stay in power by corrupt practices should no longer assure good governance
- Through the scam of a voice vote they may have proved their majority but it is not a majority, nor we or law-abiding citizens will accept this
- There is no repentance for the sin of betraying the people's confidence
- You may have got a six month extension but have lost the people's trust
Devendra Fadnavis Government Wins Confidence Motion in Maharashtra Assembly; Sena, Congress ProtestChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' minority BJP government has won a confidence motion in the Maharashtra Assembly through a voice vote, amid much drama and controversy.
Maharashtra Governor Suffers Minor Bruises In Protests Against Trust Vote, 5 Congress MLAs suspendedFive Congress legislators from Maharashtra have been suspended for allegedly manhandling and injuring Governor C Vidyasagar Rao at the assembly premises on Wednesday evening. Congress and Shiv Sena MLAs were protesting against the controversial confidence motion that Devendra Fadnavis' minority BJP government had won by voice vote hours ago.
'BJP government has no legitimacy, no sanctity': Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan
'Have asked Governor to decide on legitimacy of government': Mr Chavan
'Did try blocking Governor's passage, but no intent to insult': Mr Chavan
'Imagine Maharashtra being ruled by a minority government': Mr Chavan
'If Congress MLA was wrong, I will be the first to regret': Mr Chavan
'Have asked Governor to decide on legitimacy of government': Mr Chavan
'Did try blocking Governor's passage, but no intent to insult': Mr Chavan
'Imagine Maharashtra being ruled by a minority government': Mr Chavan
'If Congress MLA was wrong, I will be the first to regret': Mr Chavan
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5 Congress lawmakers suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly for reportedly manhandling and injuring Governor C Vidyasagar Rao.
5 Congress lawmakers suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly for reportedly manhandling and injuring Governor C Vidyasagar Rao.
My Best Wishes to Shri Eknath Shinde for his tenure as the Leader of Opposition.We look forward for support for the development of Our State
- Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) November 12, 2014I thank all Members of Assembly for the trust shown upon us.I assure that each step by Our Govt will be in the interest of ppl ofMaharashtra
- Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) November 12, 2014 Shiv Sena's Ramdas Kadam on voice vote: 'This is a minority government and they were scared of a division'
- The government has betrayed the trust of the people of Maharashtra
- On the first day, they didn't act according to procedure.
- We will speak to NCP on whether we can work on getting a motion against the Speaker
- Maybe the NCP will not come with us - I know what goes on inside is different - we will also talk to the Congress
- The BJP has tainted the assembly, the people of Maharashtra will not forgive them
Proper procedure not followed in passing confidence motion by voice vote: Maharashtra Congress chief Manikrao Thakre.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 12, 2014 Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Condemns Voice Vote, Calls BJP-Led Government 'Illegitimate'
- We strongly condemn the decision by the Speaker to not hold another vote
- There should be another confidence vote in Maharashtra, the BJP should prove its majority
- This is a black-day for democracy in Maharashtra -
- This is an illegitimate government
- The government must bring the confidence motion again; people should know whether this is a minority government or whether they enjoy majority
Congress's Manik Rao Thakre says the voice vote is 'a murder of democracy'
- Our demand of a division was turned down by the speaker, all Congress lawmakers will go to the governor now .
- We will not let the Assembly function.
Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde accorded the status of Leader of Opposition by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Haribhau Bagde: Press Trust of India
Devendra Fadnavis Wins Trust Vote in Maharashtra Assembly
Devendra Fadnavis' minority BJP government has won a confidence motion in the Maharashtra Assembly through a voice vote and will remain in power.
The Shiv Sena's legislators shouted the loudest nays, voting against the BJP. Sharad Pawar's NCP remained silent to abstain from the vote.
Ahead of the trust vote, a senior Shiv Sena leader had said his party would not vote in favour of the BJP's minority government. And soon after, Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party reiterated that its offer of support to the BJP to ensure a stable government stands.
The win means that the government of Mr Fadnavis, 44, sworn in 13 days ago is safe for now. This morning he had also crossed another hurdle, with the BJP winning the Speaker's post unopposed, after the Shiv Sena and the Congress withdrew their candidates.
Devendra Fadnavis' minority BJP government has won a confidence motion in the Maharashtra Assembly through a voice vote and will remain in power.
The Shiv Sena's legislators shouted the loudest nays, voting against the BJP. Sharad Pawar's NCP remained silent to abstain from the vote.
Ahead of the trust vote, a senior Shiv Sena leader had said his party would not vote in favour of the BJP's minority government. And soon after, Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party reiterated that its offer of support to the BJP to ensure a stable government stands.
The win means that the government of Mr Fadnavis, 44, sworn in 13 days ago is safe for now. This morning he had also crossed another hurdle, with the BJP winning the Speaker's post unopposed, after the Shiv Sena and the Congress withdrew their candidates.
JUST IN: BJP WINS CRCIAL FLOOR TEST IN MAHARASHTRA ASSEMBLY
- Devendra Fadnavis wins trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly
- There was no division - the Fadnavis-government won on a voice vote.
Maharashtra Trust Vote: After 'Rat' Remark, NCP Says Sena 'No Tiger'Ahead of the BJP government's trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly today, the Shiv Sena has warned its former ally that it will be disrespecting people's mandate if it takes support of the NCP which "nibbled the state coffers like a mouse".
BJP's Haribhau Bagde Unanimously Elected Maharashtra Assembly SpeakerSenior BJP legislator Haribhau Bagde was today unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly after Shiv Sena and Congress withdrew their candidates.
Maharashtra Trust Vote: After 'Rat' Remark, NCP Says Sena 'No Tiger'Ahead of the BJP government's trust vote in Maharashtra Assembly today, the Shiv Sena has warned its former ally that it will be disrespecting people's mandate if it takes support of the NCP which "nibbled the state coffers like a mouse".
BJP Crosses First Hurdle, Wins Maharashtra Speaker Post After Shiv Sena, Congress WithdrawOn a big day in the Maharashtra Assembly, the minority BJP government has crossed a first hurdle, getting the Speaker's post unchallenged after the Shiv Sena and the Congress withdrew their candidates. Now, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP must win the floor test for his party to remain in power.
Maharashtra Governor Vidyasagar Rao gives letter of appointment to Chief Minister-to-be Devendra Fadnavis, says Raj Bhavan
Devendra Fadnavis after meeting Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao:
- We met the Governor and asked permission to form the government.
- He has invited us to form the government and the swearing-in ceremony is on October 31.
- We have to prove our majority in 15 days.
Mumbai : BJP leaders meet Maharashtra Governor, stake claim to form Government pic.twitter.com/DEOcTVLrkj
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 28, 2014 Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra's next Chief Minister, with Home Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh
Done. Devendra Fadnavis As Maharashtra Chief MinisterThe 44-year-old four-term legislator from Nagpur will be the BJP's first Maharashtra chief minister.
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on being elected Maharashtra's next Chief Minister:
- Will follow the same path followed by PM Modi - of inclusiveness, development, transparency.
- Thankful to all my leaders and members of Legislative Party.
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on being elected Maharashtra's next Chief Minister:
- Eknath Khadse ji proposed my name and it was affirmed by everyone. I want to thank everyone for their support.
Devendra Fadnavis on being elected Maharashtra's next Chief Minister:
- I thank everyone for choosing me as the legislative party head.
- There are many people in Maharashtra BJP who are capable of taking this responsibility and yet they chose me, I thank them.
- I thank PM Narendra Modi and (BJP President) Amit shah.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh announced that Mr Fadnavis had been unanimously chosen as the head of the Maharashtra BJP's Legislature Party. No other name was proposed, said Mr Singh.
BJP's Devendra Fadnavis, 44, to be the next chief minister of Maharashtra. He will be sworn in on Friday.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh leaves from BJP Office to attend party MLAs' meeting
BJP MLAs gathered outside Vidhan Bhawan in Mumbai ahead of meeting to choose their next chief minister.
Rajnath Singh, Eknath Khadse reach BJP office Mumbai.
BJP's Rajiv Pratap Rudy says:
- We will decide what are the last minute deliberations,major decisions to be taken,there has to be consensus,have to stake claims
- There will be a meeting of the MLAs. Rajnath Singh will be there as observer, leader of Legislative party will be decided
The decision will be made by 4 pm: Rajnath Singh on next Maharashtra chief minister
Am in the Race Too: a New Challenger Takes on Devendra FadnavisDevendra Fadnavis, proponent of cool during political heat, may have to reach deep into his reserves of calm.
Devendra Fadnavis with other senior BJP leaders inside the party's office in Mumbai
We all will find out in few hours, just be patient, says BJP's Sudhir Mungantiwar on next Maharashtra Chief Minister
Devendra Fadnavis Set for Chief Minister, Shiv Sena on HoldTop BJP leaders say that the party is comfortable with its government being in a minority to start with.
Senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Prakash Javadekar to attend party legislators' meet in Mumbai shortly.
Shiv Sena is our old alliance, they should be open to show their cards and state what they want. BJP 's heart is open, says the party's Raosaheb Danve
Home Minister Rajnath Singh leaves for Mumbai
Home Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh will act as observer at the 4 pm meeting in Mumbai.
Home Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh will act as observer at the 4 pm meeting in Mumbai.
We'll have our leader for legislative party elected, will stake claim of forming Govt, we all are excited: BJP's Rajiv Pratap Rudy Confident that the new Maharashtra Chief Minister would have taken oath by October 31, says BJP's Rajiv Pratap Rudy
Legislators, mediapersons outside the BJP office in Mumbai
Today, the BJP's 121 legislators will meet to elect the legislature party leader, who will also be the chief minister. Save any last-minute hitch, that man will be Devendra Fadnavis, who has shot into national prominence as the party's young Maharashtra face in the last one month. Home Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh will act as observer at the 4 pm meeting in Mumbai.
Devendra Fadnavis Set to be Maharashtra Chief Minister, BJP Seal on Decision TodayDevendra Fadnavis, the BJP's 44-year-old state chief is expected to be chosen as Maharashtra's next chief minister at a meeting of the party's newly-elected legislators today.
Pritam Munde, the younger daughter of the late BJP leader Gopinath Munde, scripted history on Sunday with a record victory margin of around 7 lakh votes in the Lok Sabha by-elections from her father's home turf Beed.
Speaking exclusively to NDTV, she said:
- People sympathetic to us to an extent but they believe we can take our father's legacy forward
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan tells NDTV that he takes full responsibility for the Congress' defeat in the Assembly elections.Following are the highlights of his interview:
- I lead the campaign in Maharashtra, therefore the entire responsibility of poor performance in the state lies with me
- We believe our developmental record would speak for itself; NCP deserted us minutes before the final date of filing
- We had to search for candidates and logistics of it
- Never before a PM has campaigned so aggressively
- It also underlines the fact that there was no Modi wave, he had to use all the state machinery to create the aura of Modi phenomenon
- There was 15 years of Congress rule, charges of corruption against government, tried to correct the situation but couldn't reach ultimate result
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray calls BJP President Amit Shah, PM Modi reportedly present: sources
BJP supporters in Jammu celebrate their party's victory in the Assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra.
Senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh and JP Nadda to travel to Mumbai tomorrow to hold consultations on government formation.
Suparna Singh: Rajnath Singh and JP Nadda to travel to Bbay tomorrow to hold consultations on government formation, says BJP.
Congress has been reduced to the third place due to corruption and misgovernance: BJP on election win in Haryana and Maharashtra.
People have acknowledged the credible leadership of Narendra Modi: BJP on election win in Haryana and Maharashtra.
Suparna Singh: If BJP and Sena want to make up, then all we can say is good luck to them, says Praful Patel to @ndtv.
In the Parliamentary Board meeting we analyzed in detail the results of the elections in Maharashtra and Haryana: BJP
Meeting of BJP's top decision-makers - its parliamentary board - to review election results, ends in Delhi.
Suparna Singh: Congress should know better than to dismiss these results as anti-incumbency, writes @NalinSKohli here
After Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said BJP has not contacted him about reunion, Amit Shah has called him: sources
Suparna Singh: Amit Shah has called Uddhav Thackeray, say sources to @ndtv. Details awaited.
BJP workers in Ahmedabad celebrate their party's victory in Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections.
Suparna Singh: Uddhav Thackeray's version of Call Me, Maybe
Suparna Singh: Big change in Uddhav Thackeray's attitude, he's basically saying he's waiting to be asked: Anil Dharker on NDTV after Sena presser.
Shiv Sena chief Uddav Thackeray speaks:
I have not given any proposal to anyone but if anyone comes with a proposal we can think of it. If the BJP doesn't come with a proposal, then what can I do about it?
I have not given any proposal to anyone but if anyone comes with a proposal we can think of it. If the BJP doesn't come with a proposal, then what can I do about it?
Vikram Chandra: As per sources the Shiv Sena's expectations now seem quite reasonable. That should make a BJP-Sena coalition govt possible.
BJP Parliamentary Board meeting underway in Delhi.
PM Narendra Modi arrives for the BJP Parliamentary Board Meeting.
Shiv Sena expects proposal from BJP: sources to NDTV
Suparna Singh: Sena expects proposal from BJP, is willing to accept Deputy CM post, open to negotiations over other portfolios: sources to @ndtv
My gratitude to the people of Maharashtra. We are committed to Maharashtra's progress & creating a Maharashtra the world will be proud of.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2014Thanks to the people of Haryana for giving us the opportunity to fulfil their dreams & to take Haryana's development journey to new heights.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2014 BJP's top decision-makers, its Parliamentary Board, meeting now in Delhi to review election results
Suparna Singh: A BJP-Sena reunion? Why the reset button will be hot to handle- by @RanaAyyub here
Suparna Singh: . @vikramchandra -was it awkward for you to break the news on air to NCP's Majeed Memon of his party's offer of support to BJP?
Suparna Singh: The 124 seats that BJP has won in Maharashtra is more than what the Sena was willing to give them to contest: @swapan55 to @ndtv.
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis shows the victory sign, along with party workers while celebrating win in the Assembly elections
Suparna Singh: NCP's offer is "good gesture", but all options including Sena are open, says @Dev_Fadnavis, adds BJP parl board will review options.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Maharashtra and Haryana Election Results:
The Congress Party accepts the election verdict delivered by the people of Maharashtra and Haryana with humility and resolves to play a constructive and vigilant role.
The Congress Party accepts the election verdict delivered by the people of Maharashtra and Haryana with humility and resolves to play a constructive and vigilant role.
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on election results:
We accept the verdict of people. People have voted for change, after 15 years of our government in Maharashtra and 10 years in Haryana. I congratulate the BJP on their success. The Congress Party will work hard on the ground to once again earn the confidence of the people.
We accept the verdict of people. People have voted for change, after 15 years of our government in Maharashtra and 10 years in Haryana. I congratulate the BJP on their success. The Congress Party will work hard on the ground to once again earn the confidence of the people.
Vikram Chandra: The Modi wave is still a tsunami that is wiping out everyone else, says @AmitShahOffice
Vikram Chandra: We can only guess at why the NCP rushed to offer support to the BJP. The main impact, though, is to reduce the Sena's clout.
Vikram Chandra: We have taken a step closer to a Congress-mukt Bharat, says @AmitShahOffice
BJP President Amit Shah on Haryana and Maharashtra election results:
- In both Haryana and Maharashtra, BJP has recorded its biggest ever victory.
- We're going to form the government in both states and the Congress has been pushed to the third spot.
- Congress will not even get Leader of Opposition status in both the states.
- I thank the people of both the states and we will live up to their expectations.
- It is a victory of the people of both the states and of thousands of BJP workers.
- It has been proved beyond doubt that people in India consider Narendra Modi their undisputed leader.
- We have moved two steps ahead in making India 'Congress-mukt'.
- Few people criticized Modi wave. Now it has become clear that the wave has turned into a Tsunami.
- We didn't break the alliance with Shiv Sena.
- The government begins with the chief minister.
- (In Maharashtra) there will be a BJP government and a BJP chief minister.
- NCP has offered to extend outside support. An alliance would mean being in the government.
- We have not spoken to anyone yet. We have a parliamentary board meeting in the evening where we'll decide.
- We will form the government and it will run well. But we are now in the mood to celebrate, so no one has given it (alliances) serious thought yet.
We are glad they are respecting the mandate of the people, says BJP's Devendra Fadnis about the NCP's offer of outside support in Maharashtra.
All options are open: Devendra Fadnavis on Govt formation in Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/VrLkQ1SM7m
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014 In Haryana, BJP workers celebrate with colour and crackers. The question now - who will be Chief Minister?
Dhol, dancing, flags and, of course, saffron
BJP-NCP? @praful_patel says can offer outside support. @Dev_Fadnavis tells me: we will look into it." Doesn't reject it. What's cooking?
- Tejas Mehta (@tejasndtv) October 19, 2014 BJP's day today, the celebrations aren't going to die down anytime soon
Suparna Singh: we're ready, says Praful Patel to BJP, putting Shiv Sena in a tight spot.
Congress's Ajay Singh loses from Rewari in Haryana.
Vikram Chandra: This is big news and a bit of a surprise! The NCP offering outside support to the BJP with alacrity. Reduces the Sena's bargaining power.
Since the BJP does not have a full majority in the 288-member Maharashtra assembly, it will need allies to form a government.
As per latest trends:
BJP: 119
Shiv Sena: 59
Congress: 44
NCP: 43
As per latest trends:
BJP: 119
Shiv Sena: 59
Congress: 44
NCP: 43
Haryana sidelight: Congress' Savitri Jindal, India's richest woman, lost her Hisar seat to the BJP
Suparna Singh: don't think we anticipated this (NCP offer of support), says @GVLNRAO of BJP to @vikramchandra. #NDTVResults.
BJP President Amit Shah arrives at BJP Headquarters in Delhi pic.twitter.com/vLpo706xei
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014 Just in: In a major development, the NCP has offered to give outside support to the BJP, says senior NCP leader Praful Patel.
Suparna Singh: NCP ready to give external support to BJP in interest of giving Maharashtra a stable government, says Praful Patel. #NDTVResults
Gopal Kanda of the Haryana Lokhit Party has lost from Sirsa in Haryana.
Meanwhile, a sidelight from the Haryana elections: Congress' Jai Tirath Dahiya has retained his seat from Rai by all of three votes
In Haryana, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are being sealed back after the counting of votes.
"India with Narendra, Maharashtra with Devendra": slogan on T-shirts of supporters of state BJP president Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur
BJP leader Pankaja Munde, who seems set to win her seat of Parli in Maharashtra, has an emotional moment
Would like to see BJP and Shiv Sena form government in Maharashtra. It would be nice if old ties are restored: Senior BJP leader L K Advani
We will introspect, will play the role of constructive opposition: Prithviraj Chavan pic.twitter.com/GEnu4pfsCU
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014We were expecting more,but we respect Public's mandate, we congratulate new Govt to be formed: Abhay Chautala,INLD pic.twitter.com/LeDLnfpsIp
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- NDTV (@ndtv) October 19, 2014Vikram Chandra: I will take questions and comments from Second Screen so post away on the NDTV app!
Vikram Chandra: In the studio at 3 for a summary of all that has happened so far on counting day. And for some predictions on what could happen next.
Meanwhile, the narrowest margin of victory/defeat in the two state elections may be coming from Rai constituency in Haryana where according to the Election Commission, the Congress candidate Jai Tirath has won by 3 votes.
While its still unclear what part the Shiv Sena will play in government formation in Maharashtra, the mood at Sena Bhavan in Mumbai is upbeat
BJP workers celebrating in Gurgaon as the party is set to form government in Haryana
(Picture courtesy: Press Trust of India)
(Picture courtesy: Press Trust of India)
Dynasty Politics: INLD's Abhay Singh Chautala, son of O P Chautala, wins from Ellenabad, Haryana; Abhay's nephew Dushyant lost from Uchana Kalan.
In Maharashtra, late BJP leader Gopinath Munde's daughter Pankaja won from Parli. Shiv Sena's Ajinkya Patil, son of D Y Patil, lost to Prithiviraj Chavan in Karad South
In Maharashtra, late BJP leader Gopinath Munde's daughter Pankaja won from Parli. Shiv Sena's Ajinkya Patil, son of D Y Patil, lost to Prithiviraj Chavan in Karad South
BJP retains the Rajkot-West Assembly seat by winning the bye-election with a margin of
over 23,000 votes: Press Trust of India
over 23,000 votes: Press Trust of India
'It is true that we had expected a complete majority. But this is a great victory too. I would like to thank the people of Maharashtra for reposing faith in the BJP': Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
BJP and Shiv Sena are the top two, if Uddhav ji gets a proposal from BJP it shall be discussed: Anil Desai, Shiv Sena pic.twitter.com/VzolMP0Xqd
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014 Just in: Maharashtra Congress president Manikrao Thakre resigns following party drubbing in Assembly polls: Press Trust of India
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- NDTV (@ndtv) October 19, 2014 INLD's Dushyant Chautala loses to BJP's Prem Lata in Uchana Kalan in Haryana.
Bala Nandgaonkar of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) loses from Shivadi.
Sunil Prabhu of the Shiv Sena wins from Dindoshi in Maharashtra.
Diwali may be around the corner, but in Congress' Prithviraj Chavan's constituency of Karad, the colours of Holi are everywhere. Prithviraj Chavan, who resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister days before the elections, has won his seat
BJP President Amit Shah is scheduled to address the press at 4'o'clock today.
Suparna Singh: We will form govt in responsible manner, won't respond to speculation or "gimmick" about talks with NCP: BJP's Kirit Somaiya to @ndtv.
Suparna Singh: It's upto BJP to seek our support, we are their only option, says Sena's Uttam Agarwal to @ndtv.
Just in: BJP's Eknath Khadse has won from Muktainagar constituency in Maharashtra.
After Devendra Fadnavis addressed the press in Mumbai, he was fed sweets by senior BJP leader Om Prakash Mathur, flashing the victory sign
I respect public mandate, accept this defeat: BS Hooda pic.twitter.com/gjJDRXq1um
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014 I am a little disappointed that we did not get a clean majority: BJP's Pankaja Munde to NDTV
The BJP's Parliamentary board will meet in New Delhi today to discuss government formation in Maharashtra. As per current leads, the BJP is leading in 111 Assembly constituencies in the state. To form the government, a party must win 145 or more constituencies.
Suparna Singh: BJP's next steps in Maharashtra? Amit Shah to address press at 4 pm, parliamentary board meet at 6 pm. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: This is 1st time BJP has entered three-figure club in Maharashtra on its own, says @PrakashJavdekar to @ndtv.
In #Haryana, Congress's Savitri Jindal loses from Hisar. #NDTVResults http://t.co/ZCKYEbrTCl
- NDTV (@ndtv) October 19, 2014Vikram Chandra: MNS getting routed in the Maharashtra elections. Hopefully the politics of parochialism will fade out across India.
'At the outset, I would like to accept defeat with humility. It is true that the people of Maharashtra have rejected the Congress. But at the same time, the people have not accepted BJP or Prime Minister Narendra Modi wholeheartedly': Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam to NDTV
Prithviraj Chavan's supporters celebrate his victory from Karad (Maharashtra) pic.twitter.com/FvCWYaCGEC
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014 Maharashtra BJP chief Devendra Fadnavis, who won from Nagpur South West, will travel to his constituency from Mumbai this afternoon to collect his winner's certificate. In his absence, Nagpur is celebrating with firecrackers
In Haryana, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda of the Congress has won from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi.
Just in: Congress's Prithviraj Chavan has won from Karad South in Maharashtra. However, his party is currently trailing in fourth position in the state polls.
NCP's Ajit Pawar is leading in Baramati in Maharashtra.
Anil Vij of the BJP has won from Ambala Cantt constituency in Haryana, defeating Congress's Nirmal Singh by nearly 15,000 votes.
In Haryana, these government officials are glued to the Election Commission's website. BJP is winning in the state because of a 'Modi wave,' anti-incumbency is pushing Congress to third place, they say - "log badlav chahte hain"
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- NDTV (@ndtv) October 19, 2014Suparna Singh: Maharashtra update: BJP leaders reportedly in talks with NCP, Sena not willing to forego claim to CM post, say sources. #NDTVResults.
Suparna Singh: NCP and Sena running close now in Maharashtra; BJP leaders have reportedly begun talks with NCP. #NDTVResults.
Sombre faces at the Maharashtra BJP office: Vinod Tawde, Devendra Fadnavis, Om Prakash Mathur and Shaina NC. It seems unlikely now that the BJP will be able to form a government in the state without an ally
As election results pour in Maharashtra, talks of forming a government has already started between various political parties.
Sources say the BJP is not keen on coalition talks with Sena.
Sources say the BJP is not keen on coalition talks with Sena.
NCP's RR Patil is leading in Tasgaon Assembly constituency in Maharashtra.
Just in: BJP's Ram Bilas Sharma has emerged victorious in Mahendragarh Assembly constituency in Haryana.
Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra state president of the BJP, has won from Nagpur South West.
Celebrations are o in full swing outside the BJP Mumbai headquarters
Celebrations are o in full swing outside the BJP Mumbai headquarters
Meanwhile, NCP leaders Sharad Pawar, Praful Patel and Ajit Pawar go into a huddle in Mumbai.The NCP is trailing in Maharashtra, battling the Congress for third place. Ajit Pawar is leading in his constitiuency, Baramat, and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal has won from Yevla
Vikram Chandra: As of now the Congress is coming 4th in Maharashtra, its last big bastion. And wiped out in Haryana. #ndtvresults
Just in: Congress's Narayan Rane loses in Kudal Assembly constituency.
Suparna Singh: Sena should respect results and come forward to support us on their own, we will treat them fairly: @vinay1011 to @ndtv.
Amruta Fadnavis, tracking election results on NDTV at home, sings Aayega Aanewala (Madhubala, Lata Mangeshkar and 1949 film Mahal, as Bollywood buffs will know)
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Pratyusha Rajeswari Singh is leading in the by-election in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha: Press Trust of India
Suparna Singh: Our losses are minimal, break-up with Cong allowed NCP to test its own strength: DP Tripathi. Current leads put NCP in 3rd place.
'The question of government formation would depend on final numbers. We will have to wait till 2 o'çlock: BJP's Nalin Kohli to NDTV.
Suparna Singh: "Uddhav Thackeray will take decision in Maharashtra's best interest," says Sena on possibility of reunion with BJP. #NDTVResults
Vikram Chandra: Having said that, in Haryana the Modi effect delivered a state where the BJP didn't have that much on the ground.
Currently, this is how Maharashtra big-wigs are faring:
Vikram Chandra: One lesson for the BJP. The Modi effect is a powerful vote getter, but it can't always overcome a lack of local organization/candidates.
Meanwhile, in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party has won the by-election from the Kairana constituency.
People have voted for good governance,they have rejected Cong, it's a positive mandate: I&B Min Prakash Javadekar pic.twitter.com/1sXRouaRCw
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014Vikram Chandra: Possibilities now. BJP plus Others, MNS etc won't be enough to form a govt. It will have to reach out to the SS - or, at a pinch, the NCP.
These are just early trends, hopeful of getting above 50 seats, but we still are not satisfied: Manikrao Thakre, Cong pic.twitter.com/XWH8hLtYc4
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014Suparna Singh: If we had fought as part of alliance with Sena, we would have got less than 100 seats, says @GVLNRAO of the BJP. #NDTVResults
At BJP HQ, band, baajaa and bhangra
Kuldeep Bishnoi of the Haryana Janhit Congress is trailing in Adampur constituency.
Union Minister Sushma Swaraj's sister Vandana Sharma, contesting on a BJP ticket, is trailing in the Safidon Assembly constituency in Haryana.
Vikram Chandra: The BJP has shown the Sena that it's the big brother, but as per present numbers it will have to go and seek support from them.
Suparna Singh: Shiv Sena will always be our friends, says BJP.
Suparna Singh: The only action Congress is quick to take- posters demanding Priyanka Gandhi to save the party at its Delhi HQs.
Meanwhile, celebrations have begun at the BJP's headquarters in New Delhi
Posters emerge outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi demanding the return of Priyanka Gandhi.
Early trends have made it clear that results are not on the lines we expected:Rajeev Shukla, Cong pic.twitter.com/uBCemiuHkF
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014 Former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan of the Congress is now trailing in the Karad Assembly constituency.
Suparna Singh: BJP leaders deny reports of reaching out to Sena, say clearer pic must emerge before they decide what next. #NDTVResults
Vikram Chandra: As of now, not too much separating Shiv Sena, Cong and NCP. The BJP tally is double each of them.
Leads in all 90 seats of Haryana have come in now.
While BJP leads in 47 seats, INLD is gaining in 19 and Congress in 13.
While BJP leads in 47 seats, INLD is gaining in 19 and Congress in 13.
Suparna Singh: "Yes,you are right. If NCP and Congress had stuck together, we would have done far better. We tried," says @DrAMSinghvi to @PrannoyRoyNDTV
Suparna Singh: Maharashtra leads at 10 am show Sena only 5 seats ahead of Congress. #NDTVResults.
At BJP HQ Mumbai, Om Mathur, state in charge and Vinod Tawde, Mumbai BJP President. #ndtvresults pic.twitter.com/0BjApbnbHq
- Sreenivasan Jain (@SreenivasanJain) October 19, 2014 Maharashtra leads at 10 am (286/288):
BJP ahead in 117, Shiv Sena in 58, Congress 46 and NCP 45
BJP ahead in 117, Shiv Sena in 58, Congress 46 and NCP 45
Q6 is out. Coming up #Contest Q7. Tweet your answers using #NDTVResults to win an Android One phone.T&C apply: http://t.co/lLcUeASfdh
- NDTV (@ndtv) October 19, 2014 Devendra Fadnavis is currently at the BJP office in Mumbai meeting with senior BJP leaders Vinod Tawde and Om Prakash Mathur
Suparna Singh: . @Dev_Fadnavis expected to visit Nagpur this afternoon, seek his mother's blessing, return to Mumbai in eve, reports @ndtv's Sanjay Tiwari.
BJP's Captain Abhimanyu is leading in Narnaund, Haryana.
Congress's Praniti Shinde is trailing in Solapur City Central in Maharashtra.
Congress's Narayan Rane is trailing in Kudal in Maharashtra.
In Nagpur Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta & mother Sarita glued to the TV. She says: Devendra ready to be CM pic.twitter.com/yW4ZeADOhp
- Tejas Mehta (@tejasndtv) October 19, 2014
Suparna Singh: We are suitably depressed if these forecasts turn out to be true: @DrAMSinghvi to @PrannoyRoyNDTV
#Maharashtra leads at 9:40 am (282/288): BJP ahead in 116 seats, Shiv Sena in 59. #NDTVResults http://t.co/yIGu65Cg3w #NDTVResults
- NDTV (@ndtv) October 19, 2014Haryana leads at 9:40 am (87/90): BJP leads in 47, INLD+ leads in 20, Congress in 15. http://t.co/3LiKCz9CkH #NDTVResults
- NDTV (@ndtv) October 19, 2014Suparna Singh: Alliance with NCP will never be an option for the BJP, says Poonam Mahajan to @ndtv.
Shiv Sena leads in Dapoli and Umarga constituencies. Congress leads in Ahmednagar city constituency.
Suparna Singh: BJP says Shiv Sena is not its opponent; Uttam Agarwal of Sena returns the compliment just now on @NDTV.
#Contest Q6: In which city is the Winter session of the Maharashtra legislature held? Answer now with #NDTVResults to win.Coming up Q7.
- NDTV (@ndtv) October 19, 2014This is all one man show,they (BJP) had no leader in Maharashtra, let's wait and see final results: Majid Memon, NCP pic.twitter.com/rIO0zkleQf
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014 In Maharashtra, the BJP is leading in 114 seats. Shiv Sena is leading in 59 seats. The Congress and NCP are leading in 46 and 41 seats respectively.
Suparna Singh: Maharashtra leads at 9.40 am: of 281 leads, BJP ahead in 113 , Sena at 61. #NDTVResults
Vikram Chandra: In his interview to NDTV @dev_fadnavis is being more diplomatic about the CM post than some of the other contenders!
Suparna Singh: Pankaja Munde has been doing hard work, she is a leader who can be groomed: @Dev_Fadnavis denying internal rift over who will be CM
Haryana leads:
BJP - 44
INLD - 17
Congress - 15
BJP - 44
INLD - 17
Congress - 15
The MLA hostel where Devendra Fadnavis stays when in Mumbai. Trademark simplicity. pic.twitter.com/Qu8ml8Mhj1
- Sreenivasan Jain (@SreenivasanJain) October 19, 2014
Vikram Chandra: Two questions remain in Maharashtra- will the BJP need to tie up with the Sena, and who will be CM?
Suparna Singh: Modi charisma has worked, Amit Shah camped here and empowered us and ensured accountability: @Dev_Fadnavis to @NDTV.
Yes, BJP is getting more seats as per trends, but Shiv Sena is also performing well: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena pic.twitter.com/TfUDShLWyH
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014Q5 is out. Coming up #Contest Q6. Tweet your answers using #NDTVResults to win an Android One phone.T&C apply: http://t.co/lLcUeASfdh
- NDTV (@ndtv) October 19, 2014
The Congress office building in Rohtak, Haryana, is called 'Celebration.' They don't have much to celebrate today - the BJP are headed for a majority
Suparna Singh: Shiv Sena is not our political opponent, they will always be our friends: @Dev_Fadnavis to @SreenivasanJain. #NDTVResults
Vikram Chandra: Haryana story more or less over. It will be a BJP government.
Suparna Singh: Have got no indication yet of who will be CM, says Fadnavis to @SreenivasanJain. Interview on air soon. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: Pleased with leads so far, we will get majority, says potential chief minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis to @SreenivasanJain.
Suparna Singh: If BJP picks Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister, he will happily accept, says his wife Amrita to @ndtv.
If he wants power, it will be to work for the good of the people: Amrita Fadnavis on her husband Devendra Fadnavis, head of the BJP in Maharashtra and front runner for post of Chief Minister
Suparna Singh: Reputation of NCP was questionable, we were carrying that baggage: @JhaSanjay on Congress rout in Maharashtra. #NDTVResults.
Diwali celebrations begin early at the BJP headquarters
Suparna Singh: 9.10 am leads in Maharashtra: BJP set to be single-largest party, but will likely need ally to form govt. #NDTVResults.
A graphic showing the party projections as per the leads now in Maharashtra
You can always tell when the mood is a bit down and out. Handful of supporters at #hooda home in #rohtak pic.twitter.com/koXavTvLNi
- sunetra choudhury (@sunetrac) October 19, 2014Suparna Singh: Can Congress ever recover from this low-point, @PrannoyRoyNDTV asks @JhaSanjay on NDTV.
Suparna Singh: 9 am Haryana leads: BJP ahead in 33 (of 59 leads); Congress 13. Chautala in 3rd place. #NDTVResults
Suparna Singh: At 9 am, Maharashtra leads: BJP ahead in 73, Sena ahead in 40. #NDTVResults
Assembly Elections, early trends, Celebrations outside BJP Headquarters in Delhi pic.twitter.com/frWZdYFYYi
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014Suparna Singh: BJP and Sena have ideological connect, but our claim (for more seats) was legitimate: Shaina NC on @ndtv.
In Haryana, BJP's Captain Abhimanyu leads in Narnaund.
Congress's Randeep Singh Surjewala trails in Kaithal but Bhupinder Singh Hooda leads in Garhi-Sampla Kiloi.
Congress's Randeep Singh Surjewala trails in Kaithal but Bhupinder Singh Hooda leads in Garhi-Sampla Kiloi.
BJP state president Devendra Fadnavis is leading in Nagpur South-West Assembly constituency.
Suparna Singh: Celebrations begin at BJP Delhi office, a band has begun playing.
Suparna Singh: Maharashtra forecast based on leads at 8.50 am: BJP nearly at half-way mark. #NDTVResults.
This is what the BJP office in Mumbai looks like right now
Leads for 100 seats in Maharashtra Assembly elections have come in.
BJP - 48
Shiv Sena - 23
Congress - 16
NCP - 13
BJP - 48
Shiv Sena - 23
Congress - 16
NCP - 13
Suparna Singh: Leads at 8.45 am show BJP set to form government in Haryana on its own: @PrannoyRoyNDTV. #NDTVResults
BJP leads in Radaur in Haryana.
Shiv Sena leads in Thane, Maharashtra.
Shiv Sena leads in Thane, Maharashtra.
Suparna Singh: "skipped few heartbeats earlier, but heart is now back on track!" says @sambitswaraj reacting to news about BJP looking strong in Haryana.
Suparna Singh: At this point, Congress is in third place in Maharashtra. Worst losses so far are for NCP. #NDTVResults.
Suparna Singh: BJP looking comfortable now in Haryana, based on early leads, could form govt on its own: @PrannoyRoyNDTV. #NDTVResults
Counting has begun. Happy to be on a show without the tension of getting forecast right or party's performance.
- Yogendra Yadav (@AapYogendra) October 19, 2014Suparna Singh: BJP current strike rate = 52% in Maharashtra. Needs strike rate of 50% in remaining seats to form govt- analysis with @PrannoyRoyNDTV
Suparna Singh: Nice to see so many people talking of how @NDTV is faster than the others with leads. #NDTVResults.
Maharashtra Assembly Election, Counting begins in Nagpur pic.twitter.com/nGImITmvXA
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014Suparna Singh: BJP ahead in 33 of 58 leads in Maharashtra. Sena ahead in 12. #NDTVResults
Haryana Assembly Election, EVMs being opened, counting begins in Panchkula pic.twitter.com/S8YwQK00BU
- ANI (@ANI_news) October 19, 2014
