Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray today took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra this evening at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. The ceremony was attended by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, DMK chief MK Stalin and party leader TR Baalu, Congress leader Ahmed Patel, NCP leader Praful Patel, and BJP leader and former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Uddhav Thackeray is expected to hold the first Cabinet meeting of the new alliance government around 8 pm. Congress president Sonia Gandhi couldn't attend the swearing-in ceremony but wrote a letter to him. As the newly-formed Maha Vikas Aghadi took office, six ministers -- two each from the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress -- were sworn in by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. Industrialist Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita Ambani and son Anant were also seen at the ceremony. Just two days ago, Ajit Pawar resigned as Deputy Chief Minister of the BJP-led Devendra Fadnavis government, which collapsed after failing to reach a majority.
Here are the highlights on Maharashtra government formation:
Congratulations & best wishes to the Shiv Sena Party Chief Hon. Uddhav Thackeray ji on becoming the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Under his leadership, the State will develop as a whole!
- Ajit Pawar (@AjitPawarSpeaks) November 28, 2019
Congratulations to @OfficeofUT , @PawarSpeaks and @bb_thorat for forming the government in Maharashtra. Under your diligent leadership and firm commitment, we look forward to the State having a pro- people, stable government that works for all round development.
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 28, 2019
महाराष्ट्र में महाविकास आघाडी की नव निर्वाचित सरकार एवं नव निर्वाचित मुख्यमंत्री श्री उद्धव ठाकरे जी को हार्दिक बधाई व शुभेच्छा!
- Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) November 28, 2019
'सेक्युलरिज़्म' और 'सोशलिज़्म' का ये नया महाराष्ट्रीय गठजोड़, आनेवाले नये राष्ट्रीय राजनीतिक युग की दस्तक है.
भाजपा के (अच्छे) दिन पूरे हुए.
Congratulations to Shri Uddhav Thackeray on taking oath as Maharashtra's Chief Minister.
- Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 28, 2019
I hope he will work towards fulfilling the people's aspirations and take Maharashtra forward on the road to development.
Congratulations to Uddhav Thackeray Ji on taking oath as the CM of Maharashtra. I am confident he will work diligently for the bright future of Maharashtra. @OfficeofUT
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 28, 2019
The oath-taking ceremony of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and others.
Mumbai: The oath-taking ceremony of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray & others concludes. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/ShtgPL1OS7
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
NCP leader Jayant Rajaram Patil takes oath as minister in Mumbai.
Maharashtra: NCP leader Jayant Rajaram Patil takes oath as minister in Mumbai. https://t.co/QWnDgjf9lZ pic.twitter.com/i9US6vsVvW
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
Shiv Sena leaders Eknath Shinde and Subhash Desai take oath as ministers.
Mumbai: Shiv Sena leaders Eknath Shinde and Subhash Desai take oath as ministers. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/RkyOdP6qRy
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
Mumbai: MNS Chief Raj Thackeray arrives at oath ceremony of CM designate Uddhav Thackeray and other Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/U3vonxZCmZ
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
Mumbai: DMK Chief MK Stalin, DMK leader TR Baalu with Congress leader Ahmed Patel and NCP leader Praful Patel at oath ceremony of Uddhav Thackeray and other Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders pic.twitter.com/rKTcEIs06B
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
Dr.Manmohan Singh in a letter to Uddhav Thackeray: I am very happy to know that you are taking oath as the 19th Chief Minister of Maharashtra. It is a historic event and I commend you on your visionary leadership. pic.twitter.com/6U7pUumX7r
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
Mumbai: Shiv Sena Chief and 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' leader, Uddhav Thackeray to take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra,shortly pic.twitter.com/GVhDmBE7o1
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
Rahul Gandhi in his letter said, "I am glad that the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi has come together to defeat the BJP's attempt to undermine our democracy."
Shri @RahulGandhi's letter to Shri Uddhav Thackeray (@OfficeofUT), congratulating him & wishing him the best for the Maha Vikas Aghadi govt. in Maharashtra. pic.twitter.com/bczanh7n5V
- Congress (@INCIndia) November 28, 2019
Jaya Bachchan, Samajwadi Party: Thackeray family and we share a deep & old relationship. My heartiest congratulations to him (Uddhav) on becoming Chief Minister. I sincerely hope he works towards the betterment of Maharashtra, provides relief to farmers and gives youth employment pic.twitter.com/DQO8E6ZOOA
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
Th NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena alliance released its Common Minimum Program of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi'
Common Minimum Program of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' (NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena alliance). pic.twitter.com/2qw2ECwRkU
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
#WATCH 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 as the Chief Minister, today. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/jafvkBryiP
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
Mumbai: Commissioner of Police Sanjay Barve reviewing security arrangements at Shivaji Park, ahead of Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in as #Maharashtra Chief Minister. pic.twitter.com/QAPP40FRhV
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
Mumbai: Bust of Meena Thackeray (mother of Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray) outside Shivaji Park decorated with flowers, ahead of Uddhav Thackeray's swearing in ceremony as #Maharashtra Chief Minister. pic.twitter.com/uqVb4LaVsR
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019
Mumbai: Preparations underway at Shivaji Park for the swearing-in ceremony of Uddhav Thackeray as the Chief Minister of #Maharashtra today. pic.twitter.com/jqx6jVH39g
- ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2019