The BJP nearly pulled off another midnight constitutional coup
stars, tired tunes and awkward dance moves had the makings of a box-office flop. But recent plot twists in the politics of Maharashtra, a big, rich Indian state that is home to Mumbai and its cinema industry, are proving a showstopper. Unlike a product of Bollywood, however, this protracted tale of treachery, hubris and midnight manoeuvring has real consequences for the state’s 112m people.
It started in October, with an election that handed an easy majority of the state assembly’s 288 seats to the incumbent coalition. This alliance involved two Hindu-nationalist parties, the Bharatiya Janata party , which commands the national government in Delhi, and Shiv Sena, a hot-headed local party built on the prickly pride of the Marathas, a dominant regional caste.
But this time there was to be another twist. In a classic manoeuvre of Indian politics, the three underdog parties rounded up their deputies and locked them in hotels. The. With the supposed defectors now claiming they had been tricked into supporting Ajit Pawar, and Mr Fadnavis unable to prove his majority, India’s supreme court stepped in. It ordered a test of numbers on the floor of the state assembly. Fearing defeat, both men resigned.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Priyanka Chopra just bought Nick Jonas a dog as a wedding anniversary giftPriyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have a new pet dog as a wedding anniversary gift from the Bollywood actress to her husband
Lire la suite »
'The Crown' Season 4: All the Details (So Far)Production on season four of the royal drama began before Netflix released season three.
Lire la suite »
Kate Middleton Revealed Princess Charlotte Is Already a Musical Theatre KidCome get your girl, drama club!
Lire la suite »
The 12 Best Episodes of 'Gossip Girl'The best episodes of Gossip Girl, to catch up on while you wait for the remake.
Lire la suite »