Meetings between NCP and Congress continue to government formation in Maharashtra. NCP chief Sharad Pawar will meet Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi today in this connection. The meeting is expected to discuss all issues including support for the Shiv Sena to form the government and a minimum common program for the alliance. After the meeting, a concrete decision can come for the coalition government in Maharashtra.
The NCP is in talks with its ally Congress for a possible alliance with the Shiv Sena, after the Sena's alliance with the BJP fell apart over the chief minister's post.
"We had a discussion over the current political situation in the state, and we have come to the conclusion that the President's rule should end and an alternative government should be formed," said Malik.
"Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi will meet on Monday and discuss the possibility of formation of alternative government in Maharashtra," he said. "On Tuesday, (other) leaders from the NCP and Congress will meet and discuss future course of action," he added.
Maharashtra was placed under President's rule on November 12 after no party or alliance staked claim to form government.
