Maha Vikas Aghadi: News

06 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

Fadnavis's 'not revenge' message after taking oath as Maharashtra CM

Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.

Maharashtra: Fadnavis takes oath as CM; Shinde, Ajit as deputies 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday.

ECI invites Congress delegation to review Maharashtra election result concerns   

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will meet a delegation of the Indian National Congress (INC) on December 3 after the party complained about the recent Maharashtra elections.

'By Saturday evening....': Maharashtra MLA on CM's future

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat has said caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will take a major decision on the Maharashtra CM seat by Saturday evening.

Maharashtra: Congress urges ECI to probe 'serious, grave' poll inconsistencies

After its defeat in the recent Maharashtra elections, the Congress party has submitted an "urgent memorandum" to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

28 Nov 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

'If they lose, they cry...': BJP mocks Congress over EVMs

Taking a dig at the Congress over its EVM complaints after losing Haryana and Maharashtra elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday took to its X handle.

28 Nov 2024

Eknath Shinde

'Congress's overconfidence cost us...': Uddhav Thackeray's team on Maharashtra rout

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance has won the Maharashtra state elections in a historic fashion, winning 230 out of 288 seats in the Assembly. This is the biggest win for a pre-poll alliance in over 50 years.

25 Nov 2024

Maharashtra Assembly

Maharashtra: Pawar, Raut, Chaturvedi's RS return unlikely after MVA's defeat

The recent Maharashtra assembly elections have changed the state's political landscape forever. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti coalition won 235 seats with a 49.6% vote share.

24 Nov 2024

DY Chandrachud

'History won't forgive him': Raut slams Chandrachud after poll defeat 

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has slammed former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud after the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) dismal performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections.

24 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

What next for Sharad Pawar after Ajit wins NCP battle

Ajit Pawar's faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has emerged victorious in the Maharashtra assembly elections, winning 41 of the 59 contested seats.

23 Nov 2024

Maharashtra

Swara Bhasker questions EVMs as husband Fahad Ahmad trails

Actor Swara Bhasker has alleged Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) manipulation in the Maharashtra Assembly elections after her husband, Fahad Ahmad, lagged in the Anushakti Nagar constituency battle.

23 Nov 2024

Ajaz Khan

Maharashtra polls: Ajaz Khan gets 155 votes—even fewer than NOTA

Actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan made his political debut in the Maharashtra assembly elections, contesting on the Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) ticket from the Versova seat.

23 Nov 2024

Eknath Shinde

Eknath Shinde asked 'who'll be next Maharashtra CM'; his response?

Trends for Maharashtra Assembly polls showed a clear victory for the Mahayuti coalition, which includes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

23 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

'How is it 'gadbad' in Maharashtra but not Jharkhand?': BJP

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is ahead in over 220 seats of the Maharashtra assembly elections, recent trends show.

23 Nov 2024

Devendra Fadnavis

'Fishy': Raut's 'conspiracy' reaction to Mahayuti's strong performance in Maharashtra

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has cast doubts over the early election trends of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, which show a clear lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance.

22 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

Mahayuti makes comeback in Maharashtra; INDIA bloc prevails in Jharkhand 

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance has won a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly polls.

21 Nov 2024

Maharashtra Assembly

Mahayuti, Opposition trade barbs on 'fraud' exit polls 

The Maharashtra Assembly election, which ended with a single-phase poll on Wednesday, has sparked a bitter war of words between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) over exit polls.

20 Nov 2024

Haryana

How accurate were Maharashtra, Jharkhand exit polls in 2019

Voting for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections will conclude on Wednesday. The results will be declared on November 23.

20 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra polls: What's BJP's 'Bitcoin scam' allegation against Sule, Patole

On Tuesday—the eve of Maharashtra assembly elections—a controversy erupted with allegations against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule and state Congress chief Nana Patole.

20 Nov 2024

Maharashtra Assembly

'First time...': Zeeshan shares voting experience without father Baba Siddique

Zeeshan Siddique, the Nationalist Congress Party candidate from Bandra East, cast his vote in the Maharashtra Assembly elections on Wednesday.

12 Nov 2024

Karnataka

MVA promises menstrual leave in manifesto, what it means

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has promised two-day menstrual leave for women employees in its election manifesto, "Maharashtranama."

12 Nov 2024

Himachal Pradesh

'Aghadi biggest khiladi in corruption': PM Modi attacks MVA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance—consisting of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

11 Nov 2024

Ashok Gehlot

Maharashtra polls: MVA promises ₹3,000 monthly for women, cylinders

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has released its manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections.

11 Nov 2024

Shiv Sena (UBT)

Maharashtra Congress suspends 28 rebel candidates ahead of elections

In the run-up to the upcoming assembly elections, the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has suspended 28 rebel candidates.

10 Nov 2024

Amit Shah

BJP releases Maharashtra poll manifesto; farmers, women, healthcare in focus

Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections on Sunday.

08 Nov 2024

Eknath Shinde

'They only copy': Shinde reacts to Thackeray team's manifesto promises 

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has promised to scrap the Dharavi redevelopment project if his party wins the upcoming state elections.

24 Oct 2024

Ajit Pawar

'Old friends...': Siddiqui's son slams Congress over Mumbai seat pick

Zeeshan Siddique, a former Congress leader and son of late Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddiqui, has slammed the party after the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) announced a candidate for Mumbai's Vandre East seat.

23 Oct 2024

Nana Patole

MVA allies Congress, Sena, NCP to contest 85 seats each

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.

13 Oct 2024

AIMIM

Sena vs Sena Dussehra rallies: Shivaji, 2022 coup take centrestage 

As the political battle between Shiv Sena and its breakaway faction heats up ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, party leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde delivered fiery Dussehra speeches on Saturday.

05 Oct 2024

Switzerland

Swiss firm serves Maharashtra government notice over ₹1.58cr unpaid bill

The Maharashtra government is facing legal action from SKAAH GmbH, a Switzerland-based services sector company, over an unpaid bill, The Indian Express reported.

'Asked BJP for 10 seats in Maharashtra polls': Ramdas Athawale

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said on Tuesday that he has asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to give eight to 10 seats to his party, the Republican Party of India (A), in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.

01 Oct 2024

Ajit Pawar

Why Congress launched 'Laapataa Ladies' campaign ahead of Maharashtra polls

Ahead of the Maharashtra elections, the Congress has launched the 'Laapataa Ladies' campaign, named after Kiran Rao's film, to highlight the government's handling of women's safety under Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Maharashtra election likely in 2nd week of November: CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced that the state assembly election is likely to be held in the second week of November.

'PM Modi insulted Shivaji, should apologize to all...': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologize to every person in Maharashtra over the collapse of the statue of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

01 Sep 2024

Maharashtra

Won't accept Modi's 'arrogant' apology for Shivaji statue collapse: Thackeray 

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of displaying arrogance while apologizing for the collapse of a statue of Maratha icon Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra.

01 Sep 2024

High Court

Shivaji statue collapse: MVA holds 'Jode maro andolan'; BJP counter-protests  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, comprising the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), staged a protest in Mumbai on Sunday.

Security tightened ahead of MVA protest over Shivaji statue collapse

The Mumbai Police have heightened security measures in anticipation of a protest march organized by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

30 Aug 2024

Ajit Pawar

'Sitting next to Ajit Pawar makes me vomit': Sena leader

In a statement that has stirred controversy, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Tanaji Sawant said that his party's closeness with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) made him "vomit," describing it as an "allergic reaction."

Badlapur sexual abuse case: Pawar, Thackeray participate in 'silent protest' 

Leaders and members of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), a coalition comprising the Nationalist Congress Party ( Sharad Pawar faction), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray Faction), and Congress, staged protests across Maharashtra on Saturday.

23 Aug 2024

Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court restrains MVA from carrying out state-wide bandh

The Bombay High Court has issued an order, preventing the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) from proceeding with a planned state-wide bandh on Saturday.

23 Aug 2024

Bombay High Court

Badlapur assault case: FIR against school for violating POCSO Act

An FIR has been lodged against the school authorities in the ongoing investigation into the sexual assault of two minors in Badlapur town of Maharashtra's Thane district.

22 Aug 2024

Bombay High Court

Bombay HC takes cognizance of Badlapur school sexual abuse case

The Bombay High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of an alleged sexual assault case involving two four-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur, Thane district, Maharashtra.

18 Jul 2024

Congress Party

'Will politicians sell golgappas?': Kangana defends 'betrayer' Eknath Shinde 

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut stood up for Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday after Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, called Shinde a "betrayer."

30 Jun 2024

Eknath Shinde

Congress, Sena (UBT), NCP to jointly contest Maharashtra Assembly polls 

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Congress, and Shiv Sena (UBT) will jointly contest the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, NCP chief Sharad Pawar announced.

06 Jun 2024

Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar faction's MLAs in talks with Sharad Pawar's camp

Ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls, approximately 10-15 MLAs from Ajit Pawar's faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are reportedly in contact with Sharad Pawar's camp.

04 Jun 2024

Ajit Pawar

Election results: INDIA takes considerable lead over NDA in Maharashtra 

Proving the exit poll predictions wrong, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance is leading in 27 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra.

09 Apr 2024

Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra: MVA announces seat distribution for Lok Sabha elections

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Tuesday unveiled its seat-sharing agreement for the Lok Sabha elections.

27 Mar 2024

Congress Party

Break alliance with Uddhav Thackeray's Sena in Maharashtra: Congress leader 

Trouble appears to be brewing among the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance partners in Maharashtra.

27 Mar 2024

Maharashtra

After splitting from MVA, Prakash Ambedkar's VBA releases candidates list 

Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) has released its list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

27 Mar 2024

Shiv Sena (UBT)

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) releases first list

The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday released its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

14 Mar 2024

Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi unveils Congress' five-point plan for farmers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a five-point "Kisan Nyay" guarantee aimed at addressing farmers' concerns.

12 Mar 2024

Congress Party

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge may skip 2024 Lok Sabha contest

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge might not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, NDTV reported.

10 Mar 2024

Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra: Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) confront over Mumbai Northwest seat

Cracks seemed to have emerged in the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc in Maharashtra ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

01 Mar 2024

Maharashtra

Lok Sabha elections: Seat-sharing finalized by MVA allies in Maharashtra

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra has reportedly finalized a seat-sharing agreement for the state's 48 Lok Sabha seats.

01 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

LS polls: Modi chairs BJP meet to finalize 1st list 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s late-night meeting of the Central Election Commission (CEC) held to finalize the first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

14 Aug 2023

Ajit Pawar

Sharad Pawar-Ajit Pawar meeting ahead of INDIA talks triggers row 

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's meeting with his uncle and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday has sparked a fresh political row in the state.

19 Jul 2023

Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra: Thackeray meets Ajit Pawar day after opposition alliance talks

Maharashtra's former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met former ally and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Wednesday.

08 Jul 2023

Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra: 54 MLAs get 7-day deadline to avoid disqualification 

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Saturday reportedly issued notices to 54 MLAs—including 40 from the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and 14 legislators of the Shiv Sena (UBT)—seeking their response to disqualification petitions against them.

04 Jul 2023

Sharad Pawar

Mumbai to witness 'Pawar v/s Pawar' showdown on Wednesday

Mumbai is all set to witness a show of strength from two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The uncle-nephew duo of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar convened meetings of all party legislators on Wednesday to garner support for the respective factions.

02 Jul 2023

Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar's defection triggers political crisis, parties react

Maharashtra witnessed yet another political shocker on Sunday after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar and eight other MLAs joined the Eknath Shinde government in the state.

18 Apr 2023

Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra: NCP's Ajit Pawar rubbishes reports of him joining BJP

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on Tuesday rejected reports of him planning to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with 40 MLAs as just rumors.

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