Insta
Ahead Of Crucial Floor Test, Ajit Pawar Resigns From Maharashtra Deputy CM Post: Report
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar (Twitter/@AjitPawarSpeaks)
As per local media, newly sworn in Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has resigned from the post ahead of the floor test in the state assembly scheduled to be held tomorrow, reports News18.
Although the BJP-led government has not officially commented on the same, a press conference is slated for 3.30 PM today in which Chief Minister Fadnavis will speak to media persons regarding recent developments in the state.
The resignation of Ajit Pawar from the deputy chief minister’s post is an unwelcome sign for the BJP ahead of the crucial floor test tomorrow, as it was him who the party was counting on to lend support with enough NCP MLAs so that a majority could be established in the state assembly.
The Supreme Court has directed that the floor test be conducted by 5 pm tomorrow, and the BJP’s coalition will need to show that it has at least 145 MLAs to prove its majority. On its own the party has 105 MLAs.
Support Swarajya's 50 Ground Reports Project & Sponsor A Story
Every general election Swarajya does a 50 ground reports project.
Aimed only at serious readers and those who appreciate the nuances of political undercurrents, the project provides a sense of India's electoral landscape. As you know, these reports are produced after considerable investment of travel, time and effort on the ground.
This time too we've kicked off the project in style and have covered over 30 constituencies already. If you're someone who appreciates such work and have enjoyed our coverage please consider sponsoring a ground report for just Rs 2999 to Rs 19,999 - it goes a long way in helping us produce more quality reportage.
You can also back this project by becoming a subscriber for as little as Rs 999 - so do click on this links and choose a plan that suits you and back us.
Click below to contribute.
Latest
