'His son fought bravely like a true Shiv Sainik and emerged victorious against those whose machinations were to finish the Shiv Sena in the state.'
'When it is an open ballot, the division taking place in the open house will be for all to see.' 'As they say sunlight is the best disinfectant, this (aspect of the order) brings in transparency and it's in keeping with the best democratic principles.'
'Ajit Dada will have no role to play as NCP's leader in the assembly whenever it is convened'
'We will comfortably sail through this sea of fire.'
'The intention is to let the governor know that we have the majority and the letters of support is the proof.'
'Why should we disclose how and from where we will get these numbers?'
Sharad Pawar has left the door open for his nephew's return by not suspending him from the party for his rebellion.
If these MLAs return to the NCP, Ajit Pawar's support will reduce further.
Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com brings you the latest drama surrounding government formation in Maharashtra.
Prasanna D Zore reports on the backroom drama accompanying the efforts to cobble together the next government in Maharashtra. 'While the Congress is insisting upon equal power sharing structure among all the three parties, the NCP is of the opinion that ministries should be distributed based on the number of MLAs belonging to each of the three parties.' Prasanna D Zore reports on the backroom room accompanying the efforts to cobble together the next government in Maharashtra.
'Was an NDA meeting held to decide if the Shiv Sena has to be removed from the NDA?'
'Usually, customers who don't get loans from banks approach NBFCs.' 'This is one reason NBFCs price their loans costlier than PSBs or private banks.' 'NBFCs will have higher delinquencies levels than private banks for most products.'
Once the two parties finalise the common minimum programme, it would then be shared with the Shiv Sena which is then expected to add issues that are close to its heart, reports Prasanna D Zore.
'NCP wants the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress to come together and provide a stable government.'
'If we have to join the government we will have to first decide upon the CMP.' 'Nothing can be decided without having a CMP first.'
'They want to keep the BJP out, but how to make it happen is the issue that the Congress high command will resolve.'
'Hindus have fought for almost 500 years for the land and today our dream has been realised.'
'People should see it as a victory for India.'
'There is no question of joining hands with the BJP.'
'The governor has the discretion to appoint anybody as the chief minister.' 'The only condition is the person so appointed must be able to prove his majority on the floor of the House.'
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