Maharashtra live: Shiv Sena wants BJP to give in writing to share CM's post for 2.5 years each
The Shiv Sena seems pretty adamant on its demand of sharing the Chief Minister's post for two and a half years giving indications to the BJP that talks on government formation only when their demands are met.
BJP-Shiv Sena are all set to form the government in Maharashtra once again as together the alliance seat tally stands at 161, however, the process of government formation may be delayed as Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is pressing BJP for the '50-50 formula'.
The Shiv Sena seems pretty adamant on its demand of sharing the Chief Minister's post for two and a half years giving indications to the BJP that talks on government formation only when their demands are met.
Meanwhile, as both parties held consultations with their individual party top brass and key leaders on how to negotiate on the 50-50 formula, the swearing-in of the new Chief Minister and the cabinet is expected to take place at Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai. In 2014, the swearing-in ceremony took place in Wankhede Stadium.
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Maharashtra government formation | live updates
17:11 IST | Saturday, October 26, 2019
Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray tells the newly-elected MLAs that he has more alternatives to forming a government in Maharashtra.
Read: Other options open if BJP doesn't agree to 50-50 deal, warns Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray
15:15 IST | Saturday, October 26, 2019
"BJP has called legislative party meeting on October 30 at Vidhan Bhavan to elect the leader in the house. All newly elected 105 MLAs to attend the meeting," BJP Maharashtra President Chandrakant Patil said.
14:31 IST | Saturday, October 26, 2019
"In our meeting, it was decided that like Amit Shah had promised 50-50 formula before Lok Sabha polls, similarly both allies should get the chance to run the government for 2.5 years each. Shiv Sena should also have chief minster. Uddhav Thackeray should get this assurance in writing from the BJP," Pratap Sarnaik of the Shiv Sena said after Uddhav's meeting with the newly-elected MLAs.
As political developments are intensifying after assembly election results in Maharashtra, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Shiv Sena's proposal to BJP to share CM's post for 2.5 years each said, "Ball is in BJP's court, it is up to Shiv Sena to decide if they want a 5 year CM or wait for BJP's response on 2.5 years CM demand. If Sena's proposal comes to us, we will discuss with the high command."
14:00 IST | Saturday, October 26, 2019
Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday held a meeting with the newly elected party MLAs. During the meeting, it has been decided that Shiv Sena wants in writing from BJP senior leader be it Amit Shah or Devendra Fadnavis that the chief minister should be of both parties for two and a half years equally.
The party wants this in writing from the BJP and it will be after that the government will be formed.