Mahayuti coalition
Nawab Malik Controversy Threatens BJP-NCP Alliance Ahead of Mumbai Municipal Elections
Dec 16, 2025 09:00 pm CST
Legal cases against senior NCP leader Nawab Malik have created tensions within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance, as BJP officials refuse to partner with NCP in Mumbai's upcoming municipal elections. Despite maintaining alliances elsewhere in the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis indicated that BJP-NCP cooperation may not extend to Mumbai, highlighting the complex political dynamics ahead of the critical civic polls.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde Visit RSS Founder's Memorial While NCP's Ajit Pawar Stays Away
Dec 14, 2025 01:45 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visited the memorial of RSS founder KB Hedgewar in Nagpur, accompanied by BJP and Shiv Sena legislators. However, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and other NCP legislators, despite being part of the ruling Mahayuti coalition, were noticeably absent from the visit for the second consecutive year.
BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Under Strain as Maharashtra Municipal Elections Approach
Nov 28, 2025 01:59 am CST
Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan seeks to preserve alliance with Shiv Sena until December 2 municipal elections despite serious allegations of voter bribery from MLA Nilesh Rane. The controversy involves a claimed sting operation at a BJP worker's home, where cash allegedly meant for voter inducement was discovered, highlighting growing tensions within the Mahayuti coalition government.
Fadnavis Schools Prashant Kishor: Why Numbers Trump Ideology in Indian Politics
Nov 24, 2025 04:14 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis delivered a pointed political lesson following Prashant Kishor's failed Bihar election bid, emphasizing that numerical strength ultimately trumps ideological purity in politics. While Kishor's Jan Suraaj won zero seats despite contesting in 238 constituencies, Fadnavis highlighted how successful coalitions like Maharashtra's Mahayuti can govern effectively despite ideological differences through pragmatic alliance-building and common minimum programs.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Commits to State Role Until 2029, Rules Out National Politics
Oct 22, 2025 11:11 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has firmly stated he will continue in his current position until 2029, dismissing speculation about national political ambitions. Speaking at a Diwali media interaction, he confirmed the stability of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP ruling coalition, addressed opposition criticisms regarding electoral rolls, and discussed potential alliances for upcoming local body elections while maintaining cordial relations with political rivals despite past tensions.