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On Monday, the Congress party accused the government of avoiding important discussions in Parliament. They wanted to talk about serious issues like the accusations against business leader Gautam Adani and recent violence in Sambhal that led to four deaths.

Both Houses of Parliament stopped working on Monday because of ongoing protests by opposition parties. These groups wanted to discuss the Adani case, the situation in Manipur, violence in Sambhal, and some events in Ajmer. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh mentioned that there were no loud protests or chaos, but the Modi government seemed not to want Parliament to work.

He said, “The opposition wants to talk, but the government is avoiding it.” Ramesh also pointed out that the opposition parties wanted a two-day conversation about the Constitution since this year marks the 75th anniversary of its adoption on November 26. However, the government has not yet set a date for this discussion.

A senior leader from the BJP announced that Devendra Fadnavis is set to become the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The announcement comes just before a meeting where the BJP will choose its new leader on December 2 or 3.

Eknath Shinde, the current Chief Minister, has shown his full support for the BJP’s decision. The choice of the new Chief Minister will be made by top leaders of the BJP, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Party President JP Nadda.

Shinde also talked about his son, Shrikant Shinde, possibly becoming the Deputy Chief Minister and mentioned that they want to have the Home Ministry role as well. Shinde’s party, Shiv Sena, along with their partners will decide together how to form the new government.

In the recent assembly elections, the BJP-led alliance, which includes Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), won a total of 230 of the 288 seats. The BJP won 132 seats, Shiv Sena got 57, and NCP secured 41.

A special ceremony for the new government will happen on December 5 at Azad Maidan with Prime Minister Modi attending.

Even though there is a push for unity in their alliance, some voices have expressed different views. For example, Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil said his party could have won 90-100 seats if the NCP hadn’t joined forces with them. Former minister Raosaheb Danve also mentioned that if the Shiv Sena and BJP had worked together, they might have won even more seats.

Both Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis are the main candidates in discussions about who will be the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra

On Sunday, there was some disagreement within the Mahayuti, the alliance of political parties in Maharashtra, about who should lead them after their big win in the assembly elections. The Mahayuti includes the BJP, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Together, they won 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly: BJP got 132 seats, Shiv Sena got 57, and NCP got 41.

Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil claimed that if Ajit Pawar’s NCP hadn’t joined their group, the Shiv Sena would have won even more seats—around 90 to 100. Patil is unhappy about NCP being in the government, saying Shinde didn’t question their presence.

NCP spokesperson Amol Mitkari replied by telling Patil to be careful with his words, suggesting Patil might not get a ministerial position this time around.

Another Shiv Sena MLA, Sanjay Gaikwad, who barely won his election by just 841 votes, criticized his fellow party members for not supporting him and questioned some leaders for talking to candidates from rival groups.

BJP leader Raosaheb Danve commented that if the Shiv Sena hadn’t split from the BJP and had stayed allies, they would have won even more seats.

Looking ahead, the Mahayuti still hasn’t announced who the new chief minister will be, but a ceremony is scheduled for December 5, with hopes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend. Speculation is also building regarding what role Eknath Shinde will play in the new government.

New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge held a strong rally on Sunday to criticize the BJP-led central government. Speaking at the ‘Samvidhan Bachao’ rally in Ramleela Maidan, he accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to break people’s unity. Kharge said, “Modi is doing everything he can to divide us. They ignore the common person because they despise them. We are fighting against this hatred. To win this fight, we need political power.”

He further criticized the BJP, claiming they talk about doing the right thing but often act unethically. “They steal your votes using EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines) and have manipulated elections in places like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, and Manipur. They also take your elected governments and your pensions. We need fair elections; don’t let them steal your votes!” Kharge alleged that some election processes were suspicious, claiming there were reports of over 1,000 votes being counted in just one hour.

Kharge emphasized that a united country is crucial for achieving our aims. He stated, “We cannot do anything unless we are united. From Kanyakumari to Kashmir, and Bengal to Gujarat, we must work together.” He reminded everyone that the Constitution belongs to all of us. He called for a nationwide effort to protect it, saying that the achievements after independence, such as women becoming Prime Minister and other leaders, are thanks to the Constitution.

Kharge pointed out that the BJP preaches safety but does not ensure it. He said, “They claim, ‘Stay united, stay safe,’ but they do the opposite.” When asked about Congress visiting Sambhal, Kharge replied confidently, “We will go.” Regarding the frequent breaks in Parliament sessions, he explained that the government blames the opposition for disruptions. Kharge insists that many representatives want to speak, but the House is often closed early, claiming they are causing problems. He said this issue lies with the government, not the opposition. The winter session of Parliament started on November 25 and will end on December 20, but this week it was mostly interrupted because of protests by opposition members seeking discussions on important issues like violence in Manipur and Sambhal.

Satara: The wait for the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra continues. Caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde returned to Mumbai on Sunday after a short stay in his village in Satara, where he was resting after feeling unwell. The police in Satara honored him with a special ceremony before he flew back.

Speaking to reporters, Shinde said that the Chief Minister candidate from the Mahayuti alliance would be announced tomorrow. He reassured everyone that he is feeling better and has fully supported the decisions made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP President JP Nadda. Shinde mentioned that he had been working hard without taking any breaks for two and a half years.

He expressed gratitude for the support he received, saying that people are still coming to visit him in his village. “This government will listen to its people,” he added. Shinde underscored the strong cooperation among the Mahayuti leaders, noting that their achievements over the past years have earned them a historic endorsement from the public. Thus, the opposition could not even appoint a Leader of the Opposition.

The final decision on who will be the Chief Minister is coming soon. Shinde, along with Devendra Fadnavis, who is seen as a strong contender, and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, met with Amit Shah and JP Nadda in Delhi to discuss the Chief Minister situation. The Maharashtra Assembly elections results announced on November 23 showed that the Mahayuti alliance scored a big victory. The BJP won 132 seats out of 280, while its partners, Shiv Sena and NCP, secured 57 and 41 seats respectively.

Eknath Shinde, the caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said he went to his village in Satara to relax after a busy election schedule. He traveled there after a meeting with BJP leaders in Delhi. Some people wondered if he was upset about decisions being made, but a Shiv Sena leader said he fully supports the BJP leadership. Shinde felt unwell while in his village, suffering from a fever and throat infection.

While talking to reporters, Shinde said, “I’m feeling better now. I came here to rest after a busy election. I didn’t take any time off during my 2.5 years as Chief Minister. People keep coming to meet me, which is why I got sick. Our government will listen to the people.”

He promised his full support to the BJP and stated that the work done in Maharashtra during his time will be recognized. “The people have given us a strong mandate, and the opposition didn’t get a chance,” he added.

He also mentioned that the candidate for Chief Minister will be decided on Monday, December 2. Shinde had a high fever recently, and doctors are treating him with medication and IV therapy. His family doctor said he would feel better in a couple of days and is expected to return to Mumbai soon.

Importantly, the new government will be sworn in at Azad Maidan on December 5, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending. NCP leader Ajit Pawar announced that the Chief Minister position will go to the BJP, while Shiv Sena and his party will select the two deputy Chief Ministers.

Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has announced that his party will not team up with the Congress for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for February. Kejriwal clearly stated, “There will be no alliance in Delhi,” during a press conference in New Delhi on Sunday.

This announcement is surprising since both AAP and Congress are part of the opposition group called INDIA and previously worked together in the last Lok Sabha elections. Sadly for them, the BJP won all the Lok Sabha seats in Delhi during the elections.

Both parties had also tried to form a partnership for the Haryana Assembly elections in October but couldn’t agree on how to share the seats after several discussions. This means the Delhi elections will now see three parties: AAP, Congress, and BJP all competing against each other.

Kejriwal’s news comes right after an incident where someone threw a liquid at him while he was walking in the Malviya Nagar area of Delhi. AAP claims the liquid was spirit and that the person wanted to hurt Kejriwal. However, the police said it was just water. They also mentioned that the event where this incident happened was not approved by them. The BJP denied a claim from AAP that the person who threw the liquid was a member of their party.

The incident is serious because it marks the third attack on Kejriwal in the last 35 days, according to AAP. The police have detained the person responsible, named Ashok Jha, who works as a bus marshal in Delhi.

Looking ahead, the Delhi elections are set for February 2025. AAP is hoping to win again after a huge victory in 2020, when they won 62 out of 70 seats. Meanwhile, the BJP wants to regain power in Delhi after being out of control for 25 years.

Maharashtra’s Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Ill with Fever as Government Formation Talks Continue

Eknath Shinde, the Caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has been sick with a fever and throat infection for two days. His family doctor said he is now recovering at his home in Satara district, where a team of 3-4 doctors is taking care of him.

Shinde has been in the news a lot recently because the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies won a big victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. This has made people curious about who the next chief minister will be. Earlier this week, Shinde said he would support whatever decision Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP leadership make about the new leader. This statement made Devendra Fadnavis a strong candidate for the position.

As for the upcoming government, BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced that the swearing-in ceremony of the new government will happen on December 5 at 5 PM in Azad Maidan, Mumbai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend.

Sanjay Shirsat, a Shiv Sena leader, mentioned that Shinde is likely to make an important decision by Sunday evening regarding the allocation of important jobs to his allies. Shirsat believes Shinde often goes to his village when he needs to think things over, and he expects a big announcement soon.

Ajit Pawar, the leader of the NCP, stated that the next chief minister will come from the BJP, with two deputy chief ministers from other coalition partners. The BJP received the most seats in the election, winning 132 out of 288 Assembly seats, while Shinde’s Shiv Sena and Pawar’s NCP won 57 and 41 seats, respectively. The voting for these elections took place on November 20, and the results were announced on November 23.

Eknath Shinde, the Caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has been feeling unwell with a fever and throat infection for two days. According to his family doctor, he is recovering at his hometown in Satara district. A team of doctors is taking care of him.

Shinde has been in the spotlight since the BJP, along with its Mahayuti alliance, won a big victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. This has made people curious about who the next chief minister will be. Earlier this week, Shinde said he would accept whatever decision Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP leadership make. That opens the door for the BJP to name Devendra Fadnavis as the new chief minister, although nothing is official yet.

BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced that the oath-taking ceremony for the new government will happen at 5 PM on December 5 in Azad Maidan, Mumbai, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be there.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said that Eknath Shinde is expected to make an important decision by Sunday. He mentioned that Shinde often goes to his village when he needs to think. By Monday evening, everything about ministry allocations will be clear.

Ajit Pawar, the leader of NCP, stated that the next chief minister will be from the BJP, and there will be two deputy chief ministers from other alliance partners.

In the recent elections, the BJP won 132 out of 288 seats, while the Shiv Sena won 57 and NCP got 41. The elections took place on November 20, and the results were announced on November 23.