The market of headlines is hot in the politics of Maharashtra at this time. Before the formation of the government, Shiv Sena has got the support of 2 more independents. Two MLAs of Prahara Janashakti Party joined Shiv Sena. Bachu Kadu of Achalpur assembly constituency and Rajkumar Patel of Melghat assembly constituency met Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray last night and extended their support to him. which is a big win for Party.
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As per media reports, Ashish Jaiswal, an independent MLA from Ramtek in Nagpur and Narendra Bhondekar, elected from Bhandara, met Uddhav Thackeray at his residence on Saturday. Before the formation of the government, the Shiv Sena has tightened its stance. The party has sought written assurances from the BJP on the promise of the Chief Minister's post and equal ministry for two and a half years. In the event of no consensus on this, Uddhav Thackeray has also clearly indicated the other options to be open.
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For your information, newly-elected MLAs of the party met on Saturday at 'Matoshri', the residence of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. After an hour-long meeting, MLA Pratap Sarnaik, who was elected from Thano, told the media that the 50-50 formula was decided in Uddhav Thackeray's talks with BJP National President Amit Shah and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis before the Lok Sabha elections. For two-and-a-half years, the Chief Minister's post was part of the same formula. Now when the BJP gives written assurance on this, only then will it move towards forming the government.