23:16 November 09
BJP core group to meet tomorrow to decide on Guv's invitation on forming govt
According to reports, the BJP core group is likely to meet on Sunday to decide the response on Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's invitation to the party to form the government in the state.
The move comes amid differences between allies BJP and Shiv Sena over power-sharing.
No party has staked claim to form the government in Maharashtra even a fortnight after the results were declared.
23:02 November 09
NCP will vote against BJP during floor test: Nawab Malik
NCP leader Nawab Malik said despite that if BJP forms the govt in the state, we are going to vote against BJP on the floor of the House.
If the BJP govt falls, in the interest of the state we will try to give an alternative government when the government collapses, he added
22:01 November 09
Shiv Sena welcomes governor’s decision
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on Saturday that Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision to ask the BJP to indicate its willingness to form a government was a welcome step.
The decision follows laid-down procedure and the Shiv Sena welcomes it, Raut told Media.
"At least the governor has begun the process of exploring for government formation. The BJP is the single largest party and the rightful claimant to form the government first," Raut said.
21:12 November 09
Governor of Maharashtra working under pressure from the Centre: Congress MLA
Congress MLA from Maharashtra, Nana Patole, questioned the Governor's role in Maharashtra and said that he was working under pressure from the Central Government.
Questioning the alliance of BJP and Shiv Sena, he said that BJP itself is in a state of confusion about its MLAs and ministers.
Patole made serious allegations against the BJP and said that the BJP has created an atmosphere of terror in Maharashtra. This is the reason that despite the alliance, they have not been able to align with the Shiv Sena yet, he added.
19:35 November 09
Maha Governor asks BJP to 'indicate willingness' to form govt
Mumbai: Following the 15-day-long impasse, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Saturday evening asked the BJP, the single largest party in the state, to "indicate willingness and ability" to form a government.
Sources close to acting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is the leader of state BJP's legislature wing, confirmed that Fadnavis had received the letter from the Governor.
The BJP won 105 seats in the October 21 elections, while the majority mark in the 288-member Assembly is 145.
Its ally Shiv Sena has won 56 seats, but the two parties are bickering over chief minister's post.
According to Raj Bhavan statement, the governor asked Fadnavis to "indicate the willingness and ability of his party to form the government".
As no party had come forward to form the government, the governor decided to explore the possibility of formation of the government on Saturday, the Raj Bhavan statement said.