Ajit Pawar joined Maharashtra government last Sunday (File)
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis last evening said that another round of cabinet expansion will take place soon after another ally, Ajit Pawar, joined the ruling state government.
He asserted that his party doesn't engineer splits in other parties, but does not stop those who want to come along. "The BJP does not break other parties, but there will be no opposition to those who believe in Modi's leadership and want to come along, " Mr Fadnavis said.
Here are the HIGHLIGHTS on Maharashtra crisis:
"What's Age Got To Do With It": Sharad Pawar On Rebel Camp's Suggestion To Retire
NCP chief Sharad Pawar has scoffed at estranged nephew Ajit Pawar's suggestion that he should retire from active politics, saying he will continue working as party workers want him to keep going.
"Do you know at what age Morarji Desai became the prime minister? I don't want to become the PM or a minister but only want to serve the people," Mr Pawar said when asked about Ajit's remark that at 83 years, it was time for his uncle to retire.
Eknath Shinde Addresses Event In Gadchiroli
Eknath Shinde today attended a public event in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli along with both his deputies - Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. This was the first time the trio shared the stage after Pawar junior's big switch last Sunday.
"Sympathy Over Age": Devendra Fadnavis To Sharad Pawar Supporters
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said he hoped to see Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar live till 100 but criticised what he called attempts by his followers to "attract sympathy" by highlighting his age.
Read moreBJP does not break parties: Devendra Fadnavis
The BJP does not engineer splits in other parties but does not stop those who believe in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and want to come along, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday.
Speaking at the state BJP legislative party's meeting here days after a Nationalist Congress Party faction led by Ajit Pawar joined the BJP-Shiv Sena government, he also said that another round of cabinet expansion will take place soon.
"The BJP does not break other parties, but there will be no opposition to those who believe in Modi's leadership and want to come along, " Mr Fadnavis said.
Aaditya Thackeray's Big Prediction Amid Political Crisis In Maharashtra
Days ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion, Aaditya Thackeray, a member of Uddhav Thackeray camp, predicted a big change in the government starting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Mr Shinde, he said, has been "asked to resign", suggesting rebel NCP MLAs along with Ajit Pawar will be accommodated into the government.
"I have heard that CM (Eknath Shinde) has been asked to resign and there might be some change (in the government)," Aaditya Thackeray told the media. Read more
Amid Power Battle With Nephew, Sharad Pawar's Tour Launch Today: 10 Facts
Amid a power struggle with his nephew Ajit Pawar, who revolted against his leadership and joined Shiv Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra, NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar will launch his statewide tour from Nashik today to shore up support.
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