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BJP retains most state incharges but names for UP, Maharashtra, WB not declared
BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde will continue as in-charge of Bihar. Former Jharkhand BJP Chief and Rajya Sabha member Deepak Prakash will be his deputy. Similarly, general secretary Tarun Chugh will continue to handle Jammu and Kashmir- where elections are likely in September- and will be assisted by Ashish Sood of Delhi BJP. Chugh will also be incharge of Ladakh while Sood will be incharge of Goa.
Former MNS leader Vasant More joins Shiv Sena (UBT)
In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Pune, More garnered just 32,012 votes and lost his deposit. The seat was won by BJP's Murlidhar Mohol, who was later made a Union minister. More's entry into the Shiv Sena (UBT) is likely to boost its prospects in Pune, which is the state's second largest city.
NCP-SP approaches ECI to register party to accept funds before Maharashtra polls
Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) is learnt to have moved the Election Commission of India ahead of the assembly polls in Maharashtra, seeking to register itself as a distinct political party under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 so that it can accept donations ahead of elections.
"Ours is not a political alliance, it is a time-tested friendship": PM Modi on meeting with Shiv Sena MPs
The Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-Ajit Pawar MPs congratulated Narendra Modi on taking the oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term following the Lok Sabha polls. Taking to 'X', PM Modi wrote, "Had a great meeting with Shiv Sena MPs. Ours is not a political alliance--it is a time-tested friendship, bound together by common ideals and a shared vision for India's development."
Om Birla's comments on Emergency not apt, don't suit stature of Lok Sabha Speaker: Sharad Pawar
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar criticised Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's reference to Emergency, stating it was inappropriate for his position. He questioned the budget sops announced by his nephew Ajit Pawar as a pre-election tactic. Pawar also commented on Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition and criticized BJP's claims of a Congress-free India. He raised doubts about the state budget's credibility and expressed readiness for the upcoming assembly polls.
After setback in Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra, Maha Yuti govt presents 'freebie budget'
Maharashtra's Maha Yuti government has announced several freebies in its last budget before assembly polls, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to eliminate the revdi culture. The budget includes three free cylinders a year for BPL families, free electricity for farmers, and ₹1,500 per month for women aged 21-60. The state has an expected revenue deficit of ₹20,151 crore and a fiscal deficit of ₹1,10,355 crore.
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BJP-Ajit Pawar tensions come to fore as BJP leaders call NCP a liability
Chaudhari's comments were made at a closed-door review meeting for the Shirur Lok Sabha seat recently by BJP. Leaking of his comments has caused tension between NCP and BJP, simmering since the Lok Sabha results, to increase.
Valuable lessons BJP needs to learn from Maharashtra and UP results
In Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, the BJP got some critical decisions wrong, which resulted in it falling short of a majority on its own in Parliament
Uddhav group won more Lok Sabha seats, but our strike rate was better, says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde compared Maha Vikas Aghadi's 30 Lok Sabha wins to Mahayuti's similar vote share. He defended Shiv Sena's performance against criticism, highlighting developmental projects in Bhandara.
Trouble brewing in Maharashtra Congress
Trouble brewing in Maharashtra Congress post Lok Sabha polls. 16 leaders seek meeting with Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss organisational framework and leadership change in Mumbai.
BJP holds marathon meeting to discuss strategy for Maharashtra assembly polls
The Maharashtra BJP unit met for a marathon session to plan strategy for the upcoming state assembly elections, focusing on campaign tactics and finalising plans during the five-hour meeting. With the state assembly elections expected in October, the BJP aims to recover from its decreased Lok Sabha seat count in Maharashtra. Core committee members, including Union Minister Piyush Goyal and state leaders, discussed the preliminary election blueprint during the meeting.
Piyush Goyal rejects speculations on change of leadership in Maharashtra BJP
Union Minister and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal rejected speculations on a change of leadership in the party's Maharashtra unit following the party's dismal performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
BJP rules out change in Maharashtra leadership after poor performance in Lok Sabha polls
The meeting was attended by state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule, senior leaders Sudhir Mungantiwar, Chandrakant Patil, Pankaja Munde and Vinod Tawde, among others. The BJP won nine seats in Maharashtra in the recent Lok Sabha elections, down from its 2019 tally of 23.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde holds meeting with Deputy CMs; BJP leaders head for review meet in Delhi
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde convened a late-night meeting with Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, following which state BJP leaders travelled to Delhi for a review meeting amid the Mahayuti coalition's underwhelming performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
MVA's Lok Sabha poll victory is beginning, not end, says Uddhav Thackeray
In the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections, the Congress won 13 seats, a quantum jump from the solitary seat it won in the state in 2019, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) bagged nine and the NCP (SP) eight. In the seat-sharing deal for the general elections, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party had got the largest share of seats among the three parties.
10 vacancies created in Rajya Sabha after members get elected to Lok Sabha
Following the recent general election, the Rajya Sabha has 10 vacancies due to members being elected to the Lok Sabha, with two each in Assam, Bihar, and Maharashtra, and one each in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tripura. The Rajya Sabha secretariat has officially notified these vacancies as per the Representation of the People Act, 1951, prompting the Election Commission to schedule new elections to fill these seats.
Lok Sabha polls: People voted to check power from being in hands of 1 or 2 persons, says Sharad Pawar
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar commented on the recent Lok Sabha elections, stating that voters aimed to prevent power from being concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. He credited the BJP's majority in the Lok Sabha to the support from allies like JD(U) and TDP. Pawar urged his party members to prepare for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence that they would gain power in the state.
Be ready for Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar to NCP (SP) workers on party foundation day
Sharad Pawar, NCP (Sharad Pawar) chief, urged party workers to gear up for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence in securing power. Celebrating the party's 25th foundation day, he highlighted the NCP's recent success in winning 8 out of 10 contested Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra as part of the opposition alliance.
Man who uploaded video claiming he would be no more if Pankaja Munde loses dead in bus mishap
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus has been confiscated as part of the probe, Assistant Inspector Bahuasaheb Khandare of Kingaon police station said. The deceased, who is unmarried and lived with his parents and brother, had released a video in which he claimed "Sachin will be no more if Pankaja Munde loses the poll".
Lok Sabha Election Results: BJP wins 9 seats but records 26.18% vote share in Maharashtra
BJP secured 9 seats Maharashtra with a 26.18% vote share, a slight decrease from 2019. The Congress won 13 seats with a 16.92% vote share. The Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, got 7 seats with 12.95% votes, and the NCP, led by Ajit Pawar, won 1 seat with 3.60% votes. The Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition won 30 seats, while the Mahayuti alliance claimed 17.
Seven out of 17 women candidates win LS polls in Maharashtra; four belong to Congress
Among the prominent winners is Supriya Sule, who won the Baramati seat for the fourth successive time by defeating Sunetra Pawar, the wife of her cousin and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The fight for the Baramati seat was being keenly watched as it was for the first time that two members of the Pawar family were fighting the polls against each other in their home turf.
Fadnavis offers to resign as Dy CM after BJP's Maharashtra tally dwindles to 14 in Lok Sabha
Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP offered his resignation as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra as the BJP's Lok Sabha seat count dropped from 24 to 14. The NDA secured 17 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra. Fadnavis took responsibility for the outcome, aiming to focus on party work for upcoming elections. The MVA opposition alliance won 30 seats.
Eknath Shinde’s 7 & Chirag Paswan’s 5 seats crucial in helping NDA gain majority in Lok Sabha
Sources close to Shinde told ET that he is expected to tell the BJP leadership that he needs to be given a “free hand” in running the government in Maharashtra. Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan may bargain for at least two Cabinet seats.
Lok Sabha election results: What went wrong for BJP-NDA in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh? Union minister explains
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale discussed the underwhelming performance of the NDA in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the need to accept electoral results. He highlighted the impact of the split between Shiv Sena and NCP, leading to voter preference for Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar, benefiting MVA.
Close fight being witnessed in at least six Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra
While the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has surged ahead of the ruling Mahayuti in the majority of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, according to the available trends, six constituencies are witnessing a tight race.
How Phalodi Satta Bazaar attempts to predict Lok Sabha election outcomes
With the final phase of Lok Sabha polls underway, Phalodi Satta Bazar in Rajasthan updated its predictions for the BJP-led NDA and the Opposition's INDIA bloc. Known for its accuracy in predicting election outcomes, the market sees fluctuating betting rates influenced by candidate popularity, voter turnout, and caste dynamics. The market operates through predictions and bets, using terms like 'khana' and 'lagana'. This grey market's predictions have become a popular gauge amid the absence of official opinion polls.
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