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Maharashtra’s BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule refutes claims of central interference in the state’s cabinet portfolio allocation. He highlights the smooth collaboration between the BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde), and NCP (Pawar), emphasizing the autonomy granted by PM Modi and Amit Shah. The 22-day allocation process focused on selecting high-performing leaders to efficiently govern and deliver on the alliance’s promises. The BJP’s success is linked to its improved booth management strategy and focused social harmony initiatives.

Maharashtra’s government expanded with 39 lawmakers taking oath, including four women. The BJP secured 19 ministerial berths, Shiv Sena 11, and NCP 9. Pankaja Munde and Aditi Tatkare are among the women appointed as Cabinet Ministers, highlighting increased female representation in the state’s governance. The expansion follows criticism for delays in cabinet formation.

Maharashtra’s BJP-led government underwent a significant cabinet expansion on December 15th, 2023, in Nagpur. Around 32 ministers from the Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP) were sworn in. Key figures like Girish Mahajan and Pankaja Munde took their oaths, marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.

The ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, secured a resounding victory in the recent Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, winning all nine seats contested. The BJP won five seats, while Shiv Sena and NCP bagged two seats each. The swearing-in ceremony for the newly-elected members took place at the Vidhan Bhavan on Sunday.

A tense situation has arisen in Maharashtra’s Amravati district after an Independent MLA’s permission to hold a rally at a ground was revoked due to the BJP choosing the same venue for a public meeting led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The development has sparked a confrontation between the MLA and the ruling ‘Mahayuti’ alliance, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde seeking to downplay the issue.

Ambadas Danve, Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra, has accused the ruling BJP of misusing government vehicles previously used for the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ campaign for their own election campaign in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024. Danve further questioned the alliance between BJP and NCP, alleging that they are attempting to persuade Vinod Patil, who was denied a Mahayuti ticket, not to run as an independent candidate. He also demanded the removal of security cover provided to 40 MLAs of the ruling Shiv Sena, stating that they do not require it and their behavior towards others has been inappropriate. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Chandrakant Khaire and Maharashtra Minister Sandipan Bhumre have filed their nomination papers for the Aurangabad Lok Sabha seat.