Maha Vikas Aghadi: News
06 Dec 2024
Devendra FadnavisFadnavis'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.
05 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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.
30 Nov 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)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.
30 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'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.
29 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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 AssemblyMaharashtra: 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 PawarWhat 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
MaharashtraSwara 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 KhanMaharashtra 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 ShindeEknath 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 PawarMahayuti 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 AssemblyMahayuti, 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
HaryanaHow 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 PawarMaharashtra 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
KarnatakaMVA 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 GehlotMaharashtra 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 ShahBJP 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 PatoleMVA 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
AIMIMSena 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
SwitzerlandSwiss 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.
01 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'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 PawarWhy 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.
16 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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.
05 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'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
MaharashtraWon'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 CourtShivaji 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.
01 Sep 2024
Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajSecurity 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."
24 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)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 CourtBombay 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 CourtBadlapur 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 CourtBombay 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 ShindeCongress, 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 PawarAjit 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 PawarElection 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 PawarMaharashtra: 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 PartyBreak 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
MaharashtraAfter 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 SabhaRahul 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 PartyCongress 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 ThackerayMaharashtra: 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
MaharashtraLok 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 ModiLS 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 PawarSharad 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 ThackerayMaharashtra: 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 ShindeMaharashtra: 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 PawarMumbai 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 PawarMaharashtra: 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 PawarMaharashtra: 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.