Days after Ajit Pawar's surprise move to join the Maharashtra coalition government, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde late last night to discuss power sharing.
During the meeting that lasted till 2 am, Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis discussed a cabinet expansion. The meeting took place hours after the Shinde camp refuted reports that its MLAs had been uncomfortable with Ajit Pawar's entry into the ruling coalition. The party asserted that Eknath Shinde has no plans of stepping down as Chief Minister. Mr Shinde also denied any differences within the party.
Meanwhile, NCP veteran Sharad Pawar has expelled 12 rebels -- including his nephew Ajit Pawar and former top aide Praful Patel. Sharad Pawar's national executive meet in Delhi drew a sharp response from the Ajit Pawar faction, which said it has "no legal sanctity".
Here are the highlights on Maharashtra Politics Crisis:
Jul 07, 2023 12:41 (IST)
Ajit Pawar to address press at 5pm today.
Jul 07, 2023 12:36 (IST)
Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel Among 12 Rebels Expelled By Sharad Pawar
NCP veteran Sharad Pawar has expelled 12 rebels -- including his nephew Ajit Pawar and former top aide Praful Patel. Sharad Pawar's national executive meet in Delhi drew a sharp response from the Ajit Pawar faction, which said it has "no legal sanctity".
Jul 07, 2023 12:35 (IST)
During the meeting that lasted till 2 am, Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis discussed a cabinet expansion. The meeting took place hours after the Shinde camp refuted reports that its MLAs had been uncomfortable with Ajit Pawar's entry into the ruling coalition.
Jul 07, 2023 12:35 (IST)
Days after Ajit Pawar's surprise move to join the Maharashtra coalition government, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde late last night to discuss power sharing.
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