New Delhi: Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde today took oath as the Mahrashtra Chief Minister at the Raj Bhawan. BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister just hours after he renounced any position in the Maharashtra government. Earlier today, Mr Fadnavis sprung a surprise when he announced that Eknath Shinde will be the next chief minister. His announcement defied expectations that he would return to the post with the support of the rebel faction.
The BJP claims they have support of over 170 MLAs to form the new government.
Uddhav Thackeray resigned as the Chief Minister on Wednesday, minutes after the Supreme Court ruled that he must prove today that his government still has a majority.
Here are the Highlights on the Maharashtra Crisis:
Jun 30, 2022 23:16 (IST)
Eknath Shinde chairs first cabinet meeting as Maharashtra Chief Minister
A two-day special session of the Maharashtra legislature will be held from July 2. The decision was taken in the first cabinet meeting held after Eknath Shinde took over as the new chief minister of the state, officials said.
Jun 30, 2022 20:31 (IST)
BJP has 'unethically' toppled another government, says Congress
The Congress on Thursday accused the BJP government of capturing power "unethically" by use of money and muscle power, and condemned it for destablising democratically elected governments.
Jun 30, 2022 20:08 (IST)
Maharashtra crisis: Rebel Sena MLA on why they switched sides
Deepak Kesarkar, the spokesperson for the Sena rebels, stressed that it was ideology, and not greed for better posts, that drove them to switch sides and go with the BJP.
Jun 30, 2022 20:00 (IST)
PM Modi congratulates Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis after the two took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister respectively.
"Congratulations to Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji on taking oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM. He is an inspiration for every BJP Karyakarta. His experience and expertise will be an asset for the Government. I am certain he will further strengthen Maharashtra's growth trajectory," PM Modi said in a tweet.
Jun 30, 2022 19:46 (IST)
Sena rebels will 'regret' their decision to part ways, but are free to ally with BJP: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut today said rebel MLAs have chosen their own way and there would be no hindrance from the party in the path of the dissidents associating themselves with the BJP as he once again targeted the breakaway group whose revolt last week brought down the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government.
Jun 30, 2022 19:27 (IST)
Maharashtra crisis: Eknath Shinde arrives at Raj Bhawan
Sena leader Eknath Shinde and BJP's Devendra Fadnavis have arrived at the Raj Bhawan. The swearing-in ceremony will begin at 7.30 pm.
Jun 30, 2022 19:15 (IST)
Eknath Shinde to be sworn in shortly
Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde will shortly take oath as the Maharashtra Chief Minister. Devendra Fadnavis will be the Deputy Chief Minister in the new cabinet.
Jun 30, 2022 18:47 (IST)
Maharashtra crisis: BJP appeals to Devendra Fadnavis to become Deputy CM
"BJP's central leadership has decided that Devendra Fadnavis should become a part of the government. So, made a personal request to him and Central leadership has said that Devendra Fadnvais should take charge as Deputy CM of Maharashtra," BJP national president JP Nadda.
Jun 30, 2022 17:15 (IST)
Maharashtra crisis: Eknath Shinde thanks PM Modi
Eknath Shinde thanked PM Modi, Mr Fadnavis and other BJP leaders. "It's their magnanimity. They had a bigger mandate, yet they made me the Chief Minister. Who does that?" he said.
Jun 30, 2022 16:55 (IST)
Eknath Shinde Says Committed To Balasaheb's Hindutva
The decision that we have taken is committed to Balasaheb's Hindutva and for the development work in the constituencies of our MLAs. We have 50 MLAs with us, Maharashtra CM designate Eknath Shinde told the media
Jun 30, 2022 16:44 (IST)
Devendra Fadnavis says will stay out of the government
After the swearing-in ceremony today, we will have a cabinet expansion and Shiv Sena and BJP leaders will take the oath. I will stay out of the government, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said today.
Jun 30, 2022 16:37 (IST)
Eknath Shinde To Be Chief Minister, Swearing In Today
Eknath Shinde will take oath as the Maharashtra chief minister later today, BJP's Devendra Fadnavis announced in a press conference today.
