Indian Political Highlights | This 'Ladka Bhau' is always with you: Shinde tells women supporters at CM residenceWith the results of Assembly polls bringing cheers to both NDA and I.N.D.I.A. camps from Maharashtra and Jharkhand, respectively, the parties are now huddling to decide their CM face. JMM leader Hemant Soren on Sunday met Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and staked claim to form the government, soon after leaders of the INDIA bloc in the state unanimously elected him as the legislature party leader. Meanwhile in Maharashtra, several meetings among the Maha Yuti allies are lined up to decide the new chief minister of the western state. The BJP-led Maha Yuti alliance retained power in Maharashtra, pocketing a whopping 233 of the 288 assembly seats, as the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dream of wresting power fizzled, with the opposition combine managing to garner just 49 seats. In Jharkhand, in a stunning comeback, Hemant Soren’s JMM-led alliance stormed to power for a second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite an all-out blitz by the BJP-led NDA which managed only 24 seats. Thank you for following this blog. Stay tuned to DH for all the latest political updates.
Assembly Election Results | BJP-led Maha Yuti a runaway winner in Maharashtra, I.N.D.I.A. block bags Jharkhand
Riding on a slew of welfare schemes targeting women, especially direct cash transfers, the BJP-led ruling NDA on Saturday won a spectacular three-fourth majority in Maharashtra while in Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha registered its best-ever performance to script a stunning comeback for the I.N.D.I.A. bloc.
Shinde and Fadnavis lead winners' pack; Cong stalwarts Prithviraj Chavan, Balasaheb Thorat bite dust
BJP clinches most assembly bypolls; Congress wins both Wayanad, Nanded Lok Sabha seats
Congress sweep gives BJP-JD(S) a reality check in Karnataka
The ruling Congress on Saturday swept all three bypolls by dismissing the challenge from an emboldened BJP-JD(S) combine that was attempting to plant an anti-incumbency narrative capitalising on alleged scams and missteps by the Siddaramaiah government.
Assembly Elections 2024: Hemant Soren set to return as Jharkhand CM; BJP's Devendra Fadnavis emerges as top name for Maharashtra
JMM’s Hemant Soren will be Jharkhand Chief Minister while Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday emerged as the strong contender to reclaim the post in Maharashtra after BJP made a stunning performance eclipsing its allies.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Devendra Fadnavis could be next CM
After the unprecedented win of the Maha Yuti, BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis has emerged as the frontrunner for the post of Maharashtra Chief Minister as the process of government formation started on Saturday evening.
Maharashtra Polls 2024 | What worked for BJP in the state
Despite a poor show in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday turned the tide in its favour to script an impressive victory for its Maha Yuti Alliance.
Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: What did not work for BJP?
While it registered an impressive win in Maharashtra, the BJP could not make an impressive mark in Jharkhand, where it bagged only 24 of the state’s 81 seats.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 | Congress stalwart Balasaheb Thorat blames BJP's divisive propaganda after shock defeat
Senior Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat who lost in his stronghold of Sangamner on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of resorting to "divisive politics, false propaganda, and promotion of hatred based on caste and religion."
Congress blames Election Commission, EVM whenever they lose: BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla
'Our expectations were more': Jharkhand Congress in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir on state assembly election results
NCP to elect legislature party leader today: Party president for Maharashtra Sunil Tatkare
Centre meeting floor leaders of political parties today ahead of winter session of Parliament
On the eve of Parliament's Winter Session, the government will meet floor leaders of political parties on Sunday to ensure the smooth functioning of the House against the backdrop of the BJP and its rival alliance's surprise victories in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, respectively.
WATCH | Leaders arrive at Parliament House in Delhi for all-party meeting ahead of winter session of parliament
Chief Electoral Officer S Chokalaingam to meet Governor C P Radhakrishnan and submit list of newly elected MLAs of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
'Warned Congress against allying with Shiv Sena (UBT)': Milind Deora
Congress sought discussion in Parliament on Manipur issue, pollution, train accidents: Pramod Tiwari
Maharashtra may continue with 1 CM, 2 deputy CMs, reveal sources
"We want Eknath Shinde Saheb to be Maharashtra CM. However, the Maha Yuti leadership will take a final call particularly the BJP's national leadership: Abdul Sattar, Shiv Sena MLA
Shiv Sena (UBT) trains guns on former CJI Dhananjaya Chandrachud
"He has kept the doors open for defections without giving ruling," said Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut.
Ajit Pawar elected NCP leader, Shiv Sena to pick leader later today
Maha Yuti member NCP unianimously elected Ajit Pawar as the party leader while Shiv Sena is set to elect its legislative leader later in the day on Sunday, November 24.
UP mosque survey violence Yogi govt's way of distracting attention from bypoll results: Akhilesh Yadav
There are a lot of places in India where 'Hindus cannot enter': Kangana Ranaut on Sambhal violence
Govt appealed to all parties in meeting for smooth running of Parliament: Kiren Rijiju
Business Advisory Committee will decide on matters to be discussed in Parliament: Rijiju on Opposition's demands for taking up Adani issue
Issue of ending reservations for SCs, STs, OBCs through outsourcing discussed in meeting: SP's Ramgopal Yadav
Government 'ready to discuss any topic in Parliament': Kiren Rijiju
RSS conveys to BJP that the saffron party should have its CM in Maharashtra
BJP to launch fresh membership drive in Maharashtra
Our desire is to have Eknath Shinde as CM but the BJP leadership will take final call: Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik
Shiv Sena legislators have reached a 5-star hotel for legislature party meeting to elect leader
Anil Patil appointed as chief whip of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP
Congress is a partner that pulls its allies down: AAP spokesperson
Watch | Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren leaves for Raj Bhawan from his residence
New Jharkhand CM likely to be sworn-in on Nov 28
I.N.D.I.A. bloc elects Hemant Soren as leader of alliance after massive victory in Jharkhand polls.
Hemant Soren meets Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, resigns as CM; stakes claim to form government.
'MVA MLAs in touch with us,' claims NCP chief whip Anil Patil
NCP's chief whip Anil Patil on Sunday claimed that several MLA's of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are 'uneasy' and in touch with the Ajit Pawar led NCP. "You will see the results in four months," he claimed.
Hemant Soren to officiate as acting CM of Jharkhand, take oath on Nov 28.
Will analyse results once details are available, says Sharad Pawar
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar addresses media persons on Sunday and said that the party will analyse the results once the full detailed results are available.
When asked about MVA's dismal performance in the assembly polls, Pawar said that though the allies were confident after the success in Lok Sabha polls, it cannot be denied that there is scope for more hard work.
"Yes, polarisation has happened given the statements of UP CM. The communal twist was also there," he said.
Won't comment on EVMs till detailed results are available: Sharad Pawar
Pawar refused to comment on alleged 'EVM tampering' till detailed results were out.
"That Ajit Pawar has got more seats there is nothing wrong in admitting," he said adding that fielding Yugendra Pawar from Baramati was not a wrong decision.
Fadnavis has promised RPI a ministerial berth: Athawale
No qualms in accepting Ajit Pawar got more seats in Maharashtra polls, but everyone knows who is the NCP founder: Sharad Pawar
I bow to the people of Maharashtra: Fadnavis thanks public after massive poll victory
Maharashtra results have shocked us: Deepender Hooda
This Ladka Bhau is always with you: Shinde tells women activists at CM residence
A larger number of women activists of Shiv Sena led by Legislative Council's Deputy Chairperson Dr Neelam Gorhe visited CM Eknath Shinde's official residence and hailed his victory.
They raised slogans wanting him to be the CM again. "This Ladka Bhau is always with you," Shinde replied to the activists.
Watch | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde arrives at a hotel in Mumbai for the meeting of Shiv Sena leaders
Eknath Shinde elected as Shiv Sena's leader at party meeting