Who is president of Maharashtra 2020?

The current incumbent is Uddhav Thackeray of the Shiv Sena since 28 November 2019.

Is Congress ruling Maharashtra?

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has 288 seats. In the 2019 election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 105 seats, Shiv Sena won 56, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) won 54, and the Indian National Congress (INC) won 44. 23 seats were won by other parties and independents.

What is the duration of President?

Ans. The President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.

Who is CM of Mumbai?

The 29th Chief Minister of Maharashtra State, Shri Uddhav Thackeray is the current Chief of Shiv Sena.

Who is ruling Maharashtra government?

On 12 November 2019, the state of Maharashtra had been put under President’s Rule. Two days later, on 28 November 2019, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance leader Uddhav Thackeray was sworn in as chief minister of the state.

How long can president’s rule be imposed in Maharashtra?

President’s Rule can be imposed in the state for six months after which the EC will have to announce fresh polls in Maharashtra. However, if any political formulation emerges in the meantime that can prove its majority on the floor of the House, President’s Rule can be dissolved.

What does President’s rule mean for the state?

While day to day operations of the state will not be affected, President’s rule would mean that for the next six months no major government decisions will be made. No projects will be sanctioned, and no major policy decisions including subsidies and others will be made — keeping the progress in a can until the next government is formed.

What is the number of seats in Maharashtra Assembly?

The Election Commission of India also published a notification on October 25, convening the newly-elected Assembly. Maharashtra has a total of 288 Assembly seats. The BJP has the highest number – 105 — but is not near the halfway mark of 144. The Sena has 56 seats. The NCP and the Congress have 54 and 44 seats, respectively.

What is Article 356 of the Constitution of India?

Article 356 of the Constitution of India gives President of India the power to suspend state government and impose President’s rule of any state in the country if “if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution”.