Maharashtra govt formation: Governor invites NCP to form government

Congress will support Shiv Sena and NCP, both the parties have been informed. Final proceedings are being done, say sources. :ANI

Shiv Sena, NCP leaders are meeting the governor.

Bacchu Kadu, Independent Candidate outside Raj Bhavan, Mumbai: Three of us (independent candidates) have come here. Whosoever Uddhav Sahab will decide, will be the Chief Minister. :ANI

Sonia Gandhi spoke to Sharad Pawar. She is ready to support Sena-NCP government, say NCP leaders.

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray and other leaders of the party have reached Raj Bhavan, in Mumbai.

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray and other leaders of the party reach Raj Bhavan, in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/6dL1yiMm9C

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Aaditya Thackeray is going to address a press conference outside Raj Bhavan.

Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi speaks to some party MLAs from Maharashtra who are lodged in a Jaipur hotel, says sources. :ANI

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi and Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray had a brief telephonic conversation a short while back. :ANI

Congress party is set to take a final call on supporting a Shiv Sena-led government in the state in the meeting that is currently underway at 10 Janpath.

Congress leaders AK Antony and Ahmed Patel arrive at 10 Janpath (Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi's residence). Party's Maharashtra leaders have been called to Delhi for further discussions over the political situation in Maharashtra, the meeting is going to be held shortly.

Delhi: Congress leaders AK Antony and Ahmed Patel arrive at 10 Janpath (Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi's residence). Party's Maharashtra leaders have been called to Delhi for further discussions over the political situation in Maharashtra, the meeting to be held shortly. pic.twitter.com/J7NOuVshyS

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"Balasaheb gave place to BJP in Maharashtra, Advani and Vajpayee went to Bala Saheb's residence and requested him for seats. BJP overrode that, that's why Uddhav Thackeray has taken a stand that he will teach them a lesson. Now, it's for Congress and NCP to put down BJP," said HD Deve Gowda.

"He was complaining of chest pain for a few days. He had gone for check up. Doctors have advised rest for a day or two; could be discharged tomorrow. There is nothing serious," said Sunil Raut, brother of Sanjay Raut. Sunil Raut is also an MLA from Vikhroli.

"If Congress gives support to Shiv Sena, they should not disturb it for next 5 years. Then only people will trust Congress," said Janata Dal (Secular) Chief and Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda.

"...You will get to know his potential if you watch him on YouTube. What a potential that young boy is having! There's a true leadership. He is a visionary leader of the country," Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant said about party leader Aaditya Thackeray. :ANI

“Trust means a lot for the Thackeray family, once they give their word they always honour it,” Arvind Sawant said in the press conference held after his resignation.