Don't Compel Us to Look for Alternative: Raut Warns Ally BJP
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut upped the ante against ally BJP on Monday, saying his party should not be compelled to look for an alternative to form the next government in Maharashtra, asserting that there are “no saints in politics”.
Ever since the results were announced on 24 October, there have been statements from sections in the Congress-NCP, though not officially, hinting that a move by the Sena to look beyond the BJP for government formation may get positive feelers.
2 Independent MLAs Declare Support to BJP
Two Independent MLAs, one of them backed by the Congress-NCP combine in the just-concluded Assembly polls, have declared support to the BJP in Maharashtra, reported PTI.
Fadnavis Meets Governor at Raj Bhawan
Soon after Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote, CM elect Devendra Fadnavis met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at the Raj Bhawan separately.
Diwakar Raote Arrives at Raj Bhawan to Meet Governor
Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote arrives at Raj Bhavan to meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
Devendra Fadnavis, Sena Leader Raote to Meet Governor Separately
Amid power tussle, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote will meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari separately on Monday, 28 October. Raj Bhawan confirms, it is a courtesy visit during Diwali festival.