Alliance

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Queried on the chances of the BJP putting up a candidate for the mayoral poll, the party's Mumbai unit chief Mangal Prabhat Lodha said it had not taken a decision on this as yet. (Photo: FIle)

BJP-Sena breakup after Maharashtra Assembly may affect upcoming BMC polls

The Sena currently has 94 corporators, including 6 who defected from MNS. The BJP has 83.

16 Nov 2019 4:37 PM

'At present, we don't find any possibility of President's rule in the state. There is process and the Governor will go through it. Being the single largest party, BJP has to stake claim to form the government,' Aney said. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Unlikely': Constitutional expert rules out President's rule in Maharashtra

Even after getting required numbers, there has been delay in cobbling up coalition as Sena has insisted a '50-50' power-sharing agreement.

08 Nov 2019 11:44 AM

In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamna, Shiv Sena said BJP could not prove the majority if it claims to form the government without taking it on board. (Photo: File | ANI)

'May form govt with NCP, Congress': Shiv Sena sends strong message to BJP

The BJP and Shiv Sena are in a tussle over the equal distribution of Cabinet portfolios and term of CM's post for 2.5 years each.

03 Nov 2019 12:48 PM

Elections for the 288 seats of Legislative Assembly in Maharashtra will be held on October 21. The counting of votes shall take place on October 24. (Photo: ANI)

Maha polls: Shah, Nadda meet in Delhi to take decision on alliance

The deliberation on the allotment of tickets to the party candidates was also held in the meeting.

26 Sep 2019 3:56 PM

BJP and Shiv Sena contested 2014 state Assembly elections separately after they failed to arrive at a seat-sharing formula. (Photo: File | ANI)

Shiv Sena leader says, 'alliance with BJP certain in Maharashtra polls'

The alliance would be announced on or before BJP chief Amit Shah's Mumbai visit on Sept 22.

20 Sep 2019 2:34 PM

‘They have an agenda to stay together for remaining in power. Shiv Sena cannot leave BJP and will accept whatever share of seats BJP decides for it. They will remain in alliance with BJP,’ said Satav, general secretary AICC. (Photo: ANI)

Shiv Sena won't breakup with BJP, will accept whatever is offered: Congress

CM Devendra Fadnavis on September 16 said that talks are going on with Shiv Sena regarding seat-sharing and decision will be taken soon.

19 Sep 2019 2:55 PM

'Based on the assessment, we realised that the plan to form an alliance went against us and that is when we decided we would not form an alliance anywhere in the country,' Rai said. (Photo:

AAP will not form political alliance with anyone: Gopal Rai

Assembly polls in Delhi are expected to be held in February next year and in Haryana, it would be held later this year.

31 Jul 2019 6:57 PM

A bitter war of words broke out between Congress leader Siddaramaiah and the outgoing JD(S) state president A H Vishwanath on Thursday, However, the latter stepped down. (Photo: File)

War of words break out between Vishwanath, Siddaramaiah

Both Siddaramaiah and Vishwanath started their political career around the same time.

04 Jul 2019 8:02 PM

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With job intact, Nissan's CEO pins Renault alliance on mutual respect

Renault had demanded additional representation on Nissan groups overseeing company auditing and personnel nominations.

25 Jun 2019 3:53 PM

The alliance, however, failed to make an impact in the politically crucial state. While the BSP managed to win ten seats, SP got five seats and RLD drew a blank. (Photo: File)

Mayawati's decision to go solo will weaken fight for social justice: SP

Mayawati's announcement came a day after she held a meeting with party workers to review the BSP's performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

24 Jun 2019 4:24 PM

Congress leader KH Muniyappa has blamed Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) for the Congress-JD(S) coalition's rout in the Lok Sabha elections, asserting that stitching an alliance with HD Deve Gowda's party cost dearer, amidst deep fissures in the ruling front in Karnataka. (Photo: ANI)

Coalition proved costly for both Cong, JD(S): K H Muniyappa

Both the Congress and the JD(S), which contested the recent Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka as allies, failed to make a mark.

24 Jun 2019 2:45 PM

Moily was replying to a question on whether he would have won in Chikkaballapur if there had been no alliance. (Photo: File)

‘It was a mistake’: Veerappa Moily on Congress-JD(S) alliance

M Veerappa Moily said the party would have won 15 to 16 seats in the Lok Sabha polls had there been no tie up with JD(S).

23 Jun 2019 9:34 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited his constituency, Lucknow, where he said that BJP's thumping win in the elections was a 'huge thing' as the party's vote share increased despite the SP-BSP alliance. (Photo: File)

BJP's vote share increased despite SP-BSP alliance: Rajnath

Singh further talked about the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the latter wants to fulfil the basic necessities of people.

22 Jun 2019 8:50 AM

Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Tuesday confirmed that the party would part its way with the ally party in Uttar Pradesh for the by-elections. (Photo: File)

After Mayawati, Akhilesh says will fight by-elections alone

'If we feel in future that SP Chief succeeds in his political work, we'll again work together,' said Mayawati.

04 Jun 2019 11:24 AM

BSP leader Sukhdev Rajbhar. (Photo: File)

BSP chief respects Akhilesh, no decision yet on breaking alliance: Sukhdev Rajbhar

Earlier in the day, Mayawati held an internal meeting with his party workers to deliberate on poll results.

04 Jun 2019 9:48 AM

'AAP finally agreed and we came to an understanding but today morning AAP is going back (on its words). I don't know the reason. AAP has to explain it to the people of Delhi,' said Chacko.(Photo: ANI I File)

'AAP backtracked on alliance, Cong will fight on all seats in Delhi' : PC Chacko

Chacko asserted that Cong is ready to fight on all the 7 seats in Delhi, adding that the party will announce its candidates by tomorrow.

18 Apr 2019 3:03 PM

Congress leader PC Chacko on Wednesday said that Congress-Aam Admi Party seat sharing discussion is in its final stage and is being only fine-tuned now. (Photo: ANI)

Cong-AAP alliance finalised, says PC Chacko; AAP leader Sanjay Singh denies

A final announcement has not been made on the alliance.

17 Apr 2019 8:36 PM

Mayawati also said that BSP is striving to ally with all those regional players who are associated with neither BJP nor the Congress. (Photo: File)

Mayawati urges Pawan Kalyan to become Andhra CM; announces ties with JSP

BSP announced an alliance with Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) for the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

15 Mar 2019 6:46 PM

BSP will have no ties with Cong anywhere in India: Mayawati

Hitting out at Congress, Mayawati said, 'The SP-BSP alliance is perfect for defeating the BJP, especially in Uttar Pradesh.'

12 Mar 2019 3:30 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday made it clear that his party will have no alliance with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming polls in Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Congress confident of winning all 7 LS seats in Delhi, no tie-up with AAP

Rahul's comment puts an end to speculation that Congress was having a rethink about going solo in Delhi.

11 Mar 2019 8:18 PM

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