New Delhi/ Mumbai: Uncertainty over government formation in Maharashtra continues as the state was placed under president's rule. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, earlier in the day, submitted a report to the centre stating that none of the parties invited since Saturday -- the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party -- were able to show letters of support to form government.
After BJP, the single-largest party, got invite to form government on Saturday, and refused to stake claim, its ally Shiv Sena also failed Governor's deadline on Monday. Sharad Pawar's NCP, the third largest party, had got a deadline till 8:30 pm today.
Reluctant to form an alliance with the Shiv Sena, NCP ally Congress delayed its response as Sena sought support. "We will get back to you," Sonia Gandhi reportedly told Uddhav Thackeray on Monday, who, sources said, had made "numerous calls" as the two ideologically mismatched parties tried to collaborate.
The Sena had set the stage for talks on Monday morning after pulling out its lone minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, Arvind Sawant, signaling its break-up with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Here are the live updates on President's Rule In Maharashtra:
Nov 12, 2019 20:30 (IST)
Maharashtra News: President's rule is unfortunate, Says Devendra Fadnavis
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in a press note, called President's rule is "unfortunate". "We expect that Maharashtra will get a stable government soon," he said.
Nov 12, 2019 20:21 (IST)
Maharashtra Government: Needed 48 hours, but Governor didn't give us time, says Shiv Sena Chief
"Yesterday we formally requested Congress-NCP for their support to form the government. We needed 48 hours, but the Governor didn't give us time. BJP was invited by the Governor but they refused to form govt in the state. The next day we were given the invitation (by Governor), we were given only 24 hours time but we required 48 hours. But he didn't give us 48 hours time"
Nov 12, 2019 20:20 (IST)
Presidential Rule In Maharashtra: Now Shiv Sena Has To Go With Congress-NCP, Says Uddhav Thackeray
BJP-Shiv Sena were together for many years but now Shiv Sena has to go with Congress-NCP. We'll hold further talks with both of them. I would like to thank Arvind Sawant, many people have lust for ministerial post but he isn't like that. Shiv Sena is proud of him: Uddhav Thackeray
Nov 12, 2019 19:20 (IST)
Decision On Filing Fresh Petition Against President Rule In Maharashtra Will Be Taken Tomorrow: Shiv Sena
"Supreme Court registry has said they may mention the matter tomorrow before the court, for urgent hearing. Fresh/second petition challenging the imposition of President's Rule is being readied. The decision on when to file it will be taken tomorrow," says Shiv Sena's lawyer
Nov 12, 2019 18:50 (IST)
Maharashtra Congress Spokesman On Governor's Report Recommending President's Rule
"I condemn this action which has been taken in a hurry without exhausting all options. This raises questions about the governor''s impartiality. This also raises doubt whether the governor is acting under pressure," Sachin Sawant said
Nov 12, 2019 18:17 (IST)
Presidential Rule In Maharashtra: Congress leaders Arrive In Mumbai to hold further talks With Sharad Pawar
Congress leaders, deputed by Sonia Gandhi, have arrived at Y B Chavan Centre in south Mumbai to hold talks with NCP president Sharad Pawar on the issue of government formation in Maharashtra
The Congress delegation includes AICC general secretaries Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal and Mrs Gandhi's political advisor Ahmed Patel
Nov 12, 2019 15:09 (IST)
Maharashtra Government Formation: Shiv Sena Moves Top Court
The Shiv Sena has moved the Supreme Court against Maharashtra Governor's decision to reject its plea seeking three days time to get letters of support from the NCP and the Congress.
Nov 12, 2019 14:57 (IST)
Maharashtra Government Formation: President's Rule Recommended In Maharashtra, Say Sources
President's Rule recommended in Maharashtra, say sources, amid uncertainty in the state over government formation.
