Explorer

'If Eknath Shinde Resigns Today...': Speaker Rahul Narvekar Amid Suspense Over Maharashtra CM

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar said that CM Eknath Shinde may resign today as the Maharashtra Assembly term ends. The new Maharashtra CM is likely to be announced by this weekend.

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar on Tuesday said that Eknath Shinde is likely to resign after the current assembly term ends today. He said that Shinde will be asked to continue as the caretaker CM of Maharashtra till the new CM takes oath. Narvekar's statement comes amid the suspense and parleys underway in Maharashtra and Delhi over the top state government post.

"Today the term of the assembly is ending. If he (CM Shinde) resigns today, he will be requested to work as a caretaker CM till a new government is formed. The leaders of the three parties, our parliamentary board, will decide on this (CM) matter. And soon the government will be formed in Maharashtra,"

When Will New Maharashtra CM Be Announced?

Sanjay Pandurang Shirsat, Shiv Sena MLA (Eknath Shinde group), said that the new CM will be announced by Saturday, November 30. He also said that the Maharashtra Cabinet will undergo a major rejig this time and there will be several new faces in the ministry.

Top Headlines

Kerala Election See ‘Battle Of Namesakes’ In Key Constituencies: 'Pinarayi Vs Pinarayi, Rajeev Vs Rajeev'
Kerala Election See ‘Battle Of Namesakes’ In Key Constituencies: 'Pinarayi Vs Pinarayi, Rajeev Vs Rajeev'
Tamil Nadu Election: AIADMK Targets DMK Bastions, Sets 210-Seat Goal As Campaign Heats Up
Tamil Nadu Election: AIADMK Targets DMK Bastions, Sets 210-Seat Goal As Campaign Heats Up
Kerala Election Row: IUML Leader’s ‘Free Gulf Trip’ Offer To Voters Triggers Probe In Thavanur
Kerala Election Row: IUML Leader’s ‘Free Gulf Trip’ Offer To Voters Triggers Probe In Thavanur
West Bengal Election: 340 Voters, Including BLO, Removed From Basirhat Booth List; Muslim Names Missing
West Bengal Election: 340 Voters, Including BLO, Removed From Basirhat Booth List; Muslim Names Missing

Videos

Middle East Crisis: Iran’s Ballistic Missile Strike on UAE Escalates War, Casualties Reported in Abu Dhabi
War Update: US Prepares Ground War Option as Iran Conflict Risks Major Escalation
Strike Alert: Hezbollah Strikes Israel Amid Two-Front War, US May Plan Ground Operation in Iran
Breaking News: Iran’s Cluster Bomb Attack Devastates Central Israel
Cluster Strike: Iran Launches Cluster Bomb Attack on Israel Amid Failing Ceasefire Talks

Photo Gallery

25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Embed widget