<span style="color: #222222;">The game of political one-upmanship continues in Maharashtra with NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena combine leaving no stone unturned to prove that the Devendra Fadnavis led BJP government is in a minority.<br />'' <br />'' Right from submitting a letter staking claim to form the government to parading their MLAs before the media, the parties have been unrelenting.<br />'' <br />'' This follows the surprise swearing-in ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis as Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar as Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday morning, even as NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena claimed that they were ready to stake a claim.<br />'' <br />'' In the last two days, hectic political activities, including shifting of MLAs from one hotel to another to prevent horse-trading while raising issues of legality of Governor's decision, have taken centre stage.<br />'' <br />'' In an attempt to showcase their strength, the 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' of the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress paraded a total of 162 MLAs at Mumbai's Grand Hyatt Hotel this evening.<br />'' <br />'' Earlier in the day, a delegation of senior leaders from all the three parties submitted a letter to Raj Bhavan, stating that their alliance should be invited to form the government after Devendra Fadnavis led BJP government fails the floor test.<br />'' <br />'' On the other hand, unfazed by all the buzz, Mr. Fadnavis today took charge as the state's Chief Minister and as his first task, signed a cheque from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.<br />'' <br />'' He also sanctioned another 5380 crore rupees from the Maharashtra Contingency Fund to provide relief to farmers affected by unseasonal rains.<br />'' <br />'' The Chief Minister also met World Bank officials to discuss the proposed 'Climate Resilience Improvement and flood & drought Management Program.<br />'' <br />'' Union Minister and former Maharashtra BJP President Raosaheb Danve today said the party is ready to prove its majority on the floor of the House.<br />'' <br />'' Addressing a press conference in Mumbai today, he said they will abide by whatever the Supreme Court orders tomorrow.<br />'' <br />'' Refuting allegations that the BJP is indulging in horse trading, Mr. Danve said there is no need for the party to indulge in such things.<br />''<br />''He also clarified that the government has not taken any decision to close any case related to irrigation scam involving current Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. </span>