Maharashtra: Know the Entire Timeline of Events Leading to a Change in Government in the State
Here is a timeline of all the events that happened ever since Eknath Shinde took 40 MLAs and went to Surat.
New Delhi, June 30: Following is the list of political developments regarding Maharashtra on Thursday:
* Eknath Shinde appeals to supporters not to believe in rumours about allocation of portfolios.
* Meeting of Eknath Shinde group in Goa; Shinde decides to travel to Mumbai alone.
* Maharashtra BJP Core Group meets at Devendra Fadnavis' official residence in Mumbai.
* Had our grievances addressed timely, things would not have taken such a turn: Eknath Shinde in Goa.
* Congress leaders Nana Patole, Balasaheb Thorat, Prithviraj Chavan and party MLAs meet outgoing Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at his 'Matoshree' residence. Eknath Shinde Takes Oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis as His Deputy.
* Eknath Shinde reaches Mumbai, drives to Devendra Fadnavis' residence.
* Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis meet Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari.
* Devendra Fadnavis announces Eknath Shinde as next Maharashtra Chief Minister; declares that he will not be part of Maharashtra government.
* BJP President J P Nadda directs Devendra Fadnavis to be part of Maharashtra government led by Eknath Shinde.
* Eknath Shinde takes oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Deputy Chief Minister.
* Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Eknath Shinde after he takes oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister.
* Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Devendra Fadnavis after he takes oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister.