Maharashtra politics has never been as intriguing as the past week. On Saturday, defying predictions of political pundits, the state got a new chief Minister and deputy in BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar. Here is what happened in the hours to the
formation of the new government:Sometime around 11.45 night - Ajit Pawar-BJP Deal finalised.
11.55 pm Friday - Faadnavis speaks to Party and requests for swearing-in before anyone in Sena-NCP-Congress comes to know and stakes claim.
12.30 am Saturday - Governor who was to travel out of Mumbai to New Delhi, cancels his travel
02.10 am - Secretary to Governor told to submit revocation order at 5.47 and arrange swearing-in at 6.30 am.
2.30 am - Secretary informs he will submit file within two hours and advises
7.30 am for swearing-in as arrangements have to be made early on Saturday.
11.45 pm on Friday till Saturday 9 am - Ajit Pawar stays put with Fadnavis, not to go back till sworn in.
5.30 am - both Ajit and Fadnavis arrive at Raj Bhavan President's Rule revoked at 5.47 am, but announced at 9 am.
7.50 am - Swearing-in starts by Governor B.S. Koshyari
8.10 am - Big news breaks
8.40 am - PM Modi congratulates new CM and Dy CM
8.10 am - Reactions start pouring in
