A 40-point common minimum programme (CMP) was finalised by Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress on Thursday in the first concrete step towards government formation. It will now be shared with the chiefs of the three parties, who will confer over the weekend and the final blueprint is expected by November 19. Attention has now turned to power sharing, and a broad consensus seems to be emerging. 

A 40-point common minimum programme (CMP) was finalised by Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress on Thursday in the first concrete step towards government formation. It will now be shared with the chiefs of the three parties, who will confer over the weekend and the final blueprint is expected by November 19. Attention has now turned to power sharing, and a broad consensus seems to be emerging.