21:54 November 12
Imposition of Prez rule in Maha unconstitutional: Karat
Reacting to the imposition of President rule in Maharashtra, senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat said that the move was completely unconstitutional and even illegal. "It is a violation of even the minimum norms of political morality," she said.
21:23 November 12
BJP blames Shiv Sena for imposition of President rule in Maha
The BJP blamed "stubbornness" of its estranged ally and political rival Shiv Sena, without taking its name, for imposition of President's Rule in Maharashtra.
"Imposition of President's Rule is an insult to the mandate of the people and this had happened because of the stubbornness of some people who disrespected that mandate. We are keeping a close watch on evolving political situation," senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar told reporters after attending a BJP core committee meeting.
20:43 November 12
Prez rule unfortunate, hope Maha gets stable govt: Fadnavis
"President's rule is unfortunate but we expect that Maharashtra will get a stable government soon," former CM and BJP Legislative Party leader Devendra Fadnavis said in a press note.
20:40 November 12
Will try to form govt: BJP
Speaking to reporters, BJP leader Narayan Rane said that his party will now try to form the government. "Devendra Fadnavis is putting in all efforts in this direction," he said, adding that Congress-NCP are "trying to make a fool out of Shiv Sena".
20:37 November 12
Gehlot meets Maha Cong MLAs in Jaipur resort
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot reached the Jaipur resort where newly elected Congress MLAs of Maharashtra are staying. Gehlot arrived here from Punjab and headed to the resort on the Delhi Road where he is meeting with the party MLAs. AICC general secretary Avinash Pande and other leaders are also present inside the resort, reports said. The Congress MLAs have been staying in the resort here since Friday.
20:32 November 12
BJP broke alliance, not us: Uddhav
Thackeray said that though his party had asked for 48 hours, the Governor gave them six months instead with the imposition of President's rule.
He further said that if anybody broke the Mahayuti (alliance) it was the BJP and not him.
Just like the Congress and NCP, the Shiv Sena also needs clarity on the Common Minimum Programme (CMP), he added.
20:30 November 12
BJP lied, made me look like a liar: Uddhav
Hitting out at the BJP, Uddhav Thackeray said that sharing the post of CM was decided before polls, but the BJP lied and made him look like a liar. "It is not true Hindutva when you are in favour of Ram temple but break promise," he added.
In possible alliance with the Congress and the NCP, Thackeray said he was finding out how parties with different ideologies had forged tie-ups with the BJP.
20:25 November 12
Will hold further talks with NCP-Cong, proud of Sawant: Uddhav
"BJP-Shiv Sena were together for many years, but now Shiv Sena has to go with Congress-NCP. We'll hold further talks with both of them. I would like to thank Arvind Sawant, many people have lust for ministerial post but he isn't like that. Proud of him," Uddhav Thackeray said.
20:21 November 12
Contacted Cong-NCP for first time yesterday: Uddhav
Confirming that the Shiv Sena contacted Congress-NCP over government formation for the first time on November 11, party chief Uddhav Thackeray said that he was invited to stake claim even before the end of deadline given to BJP.
20:16 November 12
Common Minimum Programme discussed, NCP-Cong in no hurry: Pawar
"Policies, program have to be finalised before making a claim to form govt in Maharashtra. Cong-NCP on Tuesday discussed what could be common minimum programme, and policies. We are in no hurry," NCP chief Sharad Pawar said.
19:45 November 12
Condemn Governor's move: Congress
"The way President's rule was recommended, I condemn it. This government has violated the SC guidelines on President's rule on several occasions in the last five years. We weren't even invited by the Governor, which was wrong," senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel said.
19:42 November 12
Will dicuss on all issues and take decision: Cong-NCP
Addressing a media briefing following a joint meeting between leaders of NCP and Congress, senior NCP leader Praful Patel said, "A meeting was held between senior leaders of NCP and Congress today. On 11th November Shiv Sena first contacted us formally. We will discuss on all the issues and then take a decision."
19:24 November 12
Cong-NCP hold joint meet
Senior leaders of Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) held a joint meeting today in Mumbai, even as President's Rule was imposed in Maharashtra.
19:00 November 12
SC asks Sena to file petition tomorrow
According to reports, the Supreme Court has asked Shiv Sena to file the petition tomorrow at 10:30 am as constituting a bench today is not possible. The second petition challenging the imposition of President Rule is reportedly being readied, and a decision on when to file it will be taken tomorrow.
18:34 November 12
No decision taken yet by SC registry on listing Shiv Sena's petition for hearing
The Supreme Court registry is yet to take a call on placing the petition filed by the Shiv Sena before Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on their plea for according an urgent hearing on Tuesday itself.
An official said that there is some defect in the petition and the judicial branch of the apex court registry is working with the advocate-on-record who has filed the petition to cure the defect. The official said that the decision to place the matter before the CJI will be taken only after the defects are cured.
18:03 November 12
Prez rule for 6 months, but govt can revise decision anytime: MHA
"Maharashtra Governor was of the view that it has been 15 days since the conclusion of electoral process and none of the political parties are in the position to form a govt in the state. President's Rule is a better option," a statement from the MHA spokesperson said.
"President's rule is for six months but the government can revise the decision anytime," the statement added.
17:36 November 12
Prez Rule imposed in Maharashtra
President Ram Nath Kovind has signed a proclamation imposing President's rule in Maharashtra, officials said, adding the Assembly will remain in suspended animation.
17:09 November 12
No delay in govt formation due to Congress: Rajni Patil
Speaking to ETV Bharat about the current political crisis in Maharashtra, senior Congress leader Rajni Patil asserted that there was no delay in government formation due to her party. "As soon as we received the message, we convened two meetings. Today, senior leaders have also been sent to hold talks with NCP chief Sharad Pawar," she said, adding that the party would take a decision on the prospect of supporting ideological rival Shiv Sena only after careful consideration.
Sena to file 2nd petition in SC if Prez rule imposed
"If President's rule is imposed in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena will file second petition challenging it in the Supreme Court," Advocate Sunil Fernandes, the party's lawyer was quoted by reports.
17:07 November 12
MHA sends report to Prez office: Sources
According to sources, the Ministry of Home Affairs has sent the file pertaining President's Rule in Maharashtra to the President's office for signing.
16:55 November 12
Congress leaders reach Mumbai
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Ahmed Patel, and KC Venugopal arrive in Mumbai. They will be meeting National Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar.
16:46 November 12
Guv made mockery of Constitutional process: Congress spokesperson
"Governor Koshiyari has committed a grave travesty of the democracy and made a mockery of the Constitutional process in recommending President’s Rule in Maharashtra," Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said in a tweet.
"Four grave violations of the Constitutional Scheme, as expressed in SR Bommai judgment, stand out," he added.
16:10 November 12
Alliance with Sena will have an effect in other states, Cong should think carefully: Shivraj Patil
Speaking to reporters about the current situation in Maharashtra, former Union Home Minister and senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil said that the Congress leadership should think carefully before joining hands with the Shiv Sena, as the move could have serious implications in other states.
"I am not saying that all of Shiv Sena's policies are bad. But if we feel a few of their policies can hurt the unity of the nation, the Congress should think carefully before taking a decision, he said."
15:53 November 12
How can Guv recommend Prez rule before expiry of deadline, asks Yechury
CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury questioned Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari's move of recommending President's rule in the state even before the expiry of the deadline given to NCP.
Taking to Twitter, Yechury wrote, "The Governor of Maharashtra had given time till 8.30 pm today to NCP leader Shri Sharad Pawar. Then how can he recommend President’s rule before the expiry of the deadline? This is the butchery of our Constitution."
15:41 November 12
Governor recommends President's rule in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Tuesday recommended President's rule in the state.
As per a statement tweeted by Koshyari's office, "He is satisfied that the government cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution, (and therefore) has today submitted a report as contemplated by provision of Article 356 of the Constitution."
Article 356, commonly known as President's rule, deals with 'failure of constitutional machinery in the state'.
Earlier today, the Union Cabinet also recommended President's rule in Maharashtra where no political party has been able to form a government after the Assembly polls last month.
15:38 November 12
Sena moves SC against Guv's decision to decline more time
The Shiv Sena moved the Supreme Court against Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision to decline extension of time sought by the Uddhav Thackeray-led party for submitting the "requisite letter of support" to prove its claim to form a government on Monday night.
The Sena, which is trying to form a coalition government with the support of the NCP and the Congress, had failed to secure the letters from both the parties.
Sena leaders had claimed that the governor had granted 72-hours to the BJP (105), the single largest party, to stake claim to form a government. The BJP on Sunday declined to form a government for want of numbers.
Advocate Sunil Fernandez has filed the plea for Shiv Sena.
14:56 November 12
'It is not possible to form an alternative govt,' NCP leader Nawab Malik said
NCP leader Nawab Malik said, 'The party believes that it is not possible to form an alternative govt without the coming together of the three parties (Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena). If the three don't come together, there cannot be a stable govt in Maharashtra. Governor called us to stake claim yesterday & gave us time till 8:30 pm today. Senior Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal are coming to Mumbai & will meet Pawar sa'ab at 5 pm. Decision will be taken after their discussion.'
14:24 November 12
Whatever decision is taken, it'll be done together, Cong leader Shinde
'There's no issue of Congress being late, we've been alert since the beginning. We had asked them (NCP) if they've sent a letter(to Governor). Things will have to be done simultaneously, they're our partner. Whatever decision is taken, it'll be done together,' Congress leader Sushil Kr Shinde said.
14:11 November 12
Maharashtra inching towards President rule?
According to sources, if the Maharashtra Governor imposes President Rule in the state, Shiv Sena can approach the Supreme Court. Uddhav Thackeray has reportedly talked to Kapil Sibal and Ahmed Patel over the issue.
13:19 November 12
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi: 'We will neither support a BJP-led Govt nor a Shiv Sena-led Govt'
'We will neither support a BJP-led Govt nor a Shiv Sena led Govt, we reiterate our stand. I am happy now if Congress-NCP is supporting Shiv Sena, people will know who was cutting whose votes and who was colluding with whom,' AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said.
On being asked, "If there is a scenario of NCP Chief Minister (in Maharashtra) then what will be your party's stand", he said, "Pehle nikah hoga, uske baad sochenge ki beta hoga ya beti hogi. Abhi toh nikaah hi nahi hua. Nothing to consider. Yeh sab khel ho raha hai."
13:06 November 12
NCP meets to discuss govt formation in Maharashtra
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar, his nephew and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other senior leaders and Legislators of the party held a crucial meeting here on Tuesday to discuss the government formation issue.
Prior to the meeting, Ajit Pawar indicated that if the NCP managed to get the magic figure of 145 in the 288-member Assembly, it could form the government, but cautioned: 'Have patience'.
The party is hoping for the support of the Congress, the Shiv Sena, which broke off from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA, independents and smaller parties.
However, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), which has two legislators, has decided against supporting any coalition that includes the Shiv Sena and Congress as the constituents.
Pawar also said that the party was awaiting formal communication from the Congress before it could finalise its strategy and report to Governor B. S. Koshyari at Raj Bhavan before the 8.30 p.m. deadline on Tuesday.
Since Saturday, politics has moved into high gear after the BJP -- the single largest party with 105 legislators - expressed its inability to form the government.
On Sunday, the Governor invited the Shiv Sena with 56 legislators to form the government. But, it could not provide the letters of support from the Congress and NCP even as it claimed 'in principle' support from them. The Sena sought more time from the Governor, who, however, declined the request.
Thereafter, late on Monday night, the Governor invited the NCP, the third-largest party with 54 legislators to make an attempt to form the government.
Now, all eyes are on the response of the Congress, which is holding a separate meeting of its top leaders in New Delhi, before the government formation logjam can be resolved.
12:48 November 12
Sonia speaks to Pawar, authorises 3 senior leaders to hold talks with NCP
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday spoke to NCP chief Sharad Pawar and authorised three senior party leaders to hold further talks on the issue of government formation in Maharashtra.
As hectic deliberations continued, Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Mallikarjun Kharge and K C Venugopal would be leaving for Mumbai later in the day for holding discussions with NCP chief Sharad Pawar.
Earlier in the morning, Sonia Gandhi again spoke to Pawar over the telephone and asked her party leaders to meet Pawar in Mumbai.
"Congress President Smt.Sonia Gandhi spoke to Sharad Pawar today morning and deputed Shri.Ahamed Patel, Shri.Mallikarjun Kharge and myself for holding further discussions with Pawar," Venugopal tweeted. "We three are going to Mumbai now and will meet Shri.Pawar at the earliest."
Earlier in the day, Sonia Gandhi held talks with the party's core team members A K Antony and Venugopal at her residence.
Ahmed Patel also is learnt to have held a telephonic conversation with Pawar over working out modalities with the NCP on government formation.
Kharge had earlier said the party leadership was in touch with Pawar and is holding further discussions with the NCP on Maharashtra government formation.
12:26 November 12
'Final decision will be collective,' Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge
'NCP and Congress had a pre-poll alliance, and the final decision will be a collective one. Our talks with NCP are on, and we will only move forward once discussions with them are done,' Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said.
12:18 November 12
Cong leaders to meet Pawar
According to sources, senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Ahmed Patel will meet NCP leaders in Mumbai, later today.
12:17 November 12
Congress giving Maharashtra 'on a platter' to BJP: AAP
With the Congress taking it slow on government formation in Maharashtra, the Aam Aadmi Party's state leader Preeti Sharma Menon on Tuesday said the Congress leadership always puts the party before the nation and claimed that they are giving Maharashtra "on a platter" to the BJP.
"Congress leadership always puts their party before the nation. In Lok Sabha, they stubbornly refused regional alliances and helped BJP sweep. Now they are giving Maharashtra on a platter to the BJP. It's moribund attitude will decimate it soon," Menon tweeted.
She also said that the Congress MLAs in Maharashtra should join Sharad Pawar, President of Nationalist Congress Party, adding "it's really time for Congress to die".
Despite having a pre-poll alliance, the BJP and Shiv Sena were locked in a tussle over the Chief Minister's post after the Assembly election results were announced on October 24.
12:06 November 12
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray visits Lilawati hospital
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray arrives to meet party leader Sanjay Raut at Lilawati hospital today. Raut was admitted to hospital yesterday after he complained of chest pain.
11:26 November 12
Pawar visits ailing Sena MP Sanjay Raut
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday visited Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut at a hospital in Mumbai where the latter underwent angioplasty.
Pawar's visit to 57-year-old Raut, admitted to the Lilawati Hospital here, comes in the midst of the ongoing political drama in Maharashtra.
What transpired between the two leaders during the meet, which came in the backdrop of the political crisis in the state, was not immediately known.
The NCP president was accompanied by his grandnephew and MLA Rohit Pawar.
Raut, who led the Sena's charge to seek equal share in power with the BJP after the Assembly poll results in Maharashtra, complained of chest pain on Monday following which he underwent angioplasty, a procedure to restore blood flow through the artery.
11:12 November 12
Cong leader Kagda Chandya Padvi: I feel Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP parties will form the Govt'
'The process is still underway, but the end result will be positive. Personally I think the three(Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP) parties will form the Govt and a Shiv Sena leader will be the CM,' said Congress leader from Maharashtra, Kagda Chandya Padvi.
10:58 November 12
'We contested together and are together,' NCP leader Ajit Pawar
Mumbai: Even as the Shiv Sena failed to muster numbers to stake claim for government formation in Maharashtra, its ailing leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday quoted lines of legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan to reaffirm his party's resolve to succeed and not give up.
Raut, who on Monday underwent angioplasty at a hospital here, tweeted two lines from Bachchan's famous poem: "Lehron se dar kar nauka paar nahi hoti, himmat karne waalon ki kabhi haar nahi hoti" (the boat that qualms the waves never gets across, those who dare do not lose).
The Rajya Sabha member further tweeted, "Hum honge kamyaab, zaroor honge" (we would succeed, definitely).
The 57-year-old firebrand leader, who led the Sena's charge to seek equal share in power with the BJP after the Assembly poll results in Maharashtra, complained of chest pain on Monday following which he underwent angioplasty at the Lilavati Hospital here.
The Shiv Sena on Monday suffered a setback in its efforts to cobble up a non-BJP government in Maharashtra with the Congress at the last moment announcing its decision to hold more talks with ally NCP on supporting the Uddhav Thackeray-led party.
While Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray said two parties (Congress and NCP) have agreed "in-principle" to support the Sena-led government, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari refused additional time sought by his party to muster numbers.
Later, the NCP, which is the third-largest party in the state, got an invite from the governor, asking it to express "willingness and ability to form a government". With 54 MLAs, the NCP is the third-largest party after the BJP (105) and the Shiv Sena (56) in the 288-member House, where the halfway mark in 145.
Congress has 44 MLAs.
10:37 November 12
We will succeed, says Raut after setback over govt formation
Mumbai: Even as the Shiv Sena failed to muster numbers to stake claim for government formation in Maharashtra, its ailing leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday quoted lines of legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan to reaffirm his party's resolve to succeed and not give up.
Raut, who on Monday underwent angioplasty at a hospital here, tweeted two lines from Bachchan's famous poem: "Lehron se dar kar nauka paar nahi hoti, himmat karne waalon ki kabhi haar nahi hoti" (the boat that qualms the waves never gets across, those who dare do not lose).
The Rajya Sabha member further tweeted, "Hum honge kamyaab, zaroor honge" (we would succeed, definitely).
The 57-year-old firebrand leader, who led the Sena's charge to seek equal share in power with the BJP after the Assembly poll results in Maharashtra, complained of chest pain on Monday following which he underwent angioplasty at the Lilavati Hospital here.
The Shiv Sena on Monday suffered a setback in its efforts to cobble up a non-BJP government in Maharashtra with the Congress at the last moment announcing its decision to hold more talks with ally NCP on supporting the Uddhav Thackeray-led party.
While Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray said two parties (Congress and NCP) have agreed "in-principle" to support the Sena-led government, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari refused additional time sought by his party to muster numbers.
Later, the NCP, which is the third-largest party in the state, got an invite from the governor, asking it to express "willingness and ability to form a government". With 54 MLAs, the NCP is the third-largest party after the BJP (105) and the Shiv Sena (56) in the 288-member House, where the halfway mark in 145.
Congress has 44 MLAs.