Eknath Shinde government faces trust vote on July 4
2 years, 5 months ago

Eknath Shinde government faces trust vote on July 4

The Hindu  

Amid beginning of a legal battle between the two factions of the Shiv Sena — one led by former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and the other by rebel leader and new Chief Minister Eknath Shinde — both groups of the party violated the whips issued by the other group for the Speaker’s election in the Maharashtra Assembly. With the NCP’s Mr. Zirwal presiding over the affairs, the party’s Nilesh Lanke, Dilip Mohite, Dattatraya Bharane, Anna Bansode and Babandada Shinde remained absent along with two ailing BJP MLAs Laxman Jagtap and Mukta Tilak. Mr. Shinde faction’s whip Bharat Gogawale had asked all party MLAs to vote for Mr. Narvekar while Sena whip Sunil Prabhu had asked all party MLAs to vote for Mr. Salvi. Thanks PM, Shah After the election of Mr. Narvekar, Mr. Shinde thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president J.P. Nadda and Mr. Fadnavis for giving him the post and also congratulated the Colaba MLA for being elected the Speaker.

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Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term
1 week, 1 day ago

Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena led by deputy CM Eknath Shinde will soon take affidavits from its newly sworn-in ministers that they are willing to quit after two and a half years to make room for other contenders. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, Shinde declared that his party had adopted a ‘perform or perish’ …

Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far
1 week, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far

Hindustan Times  

The swearing-in ceremony of the Maharashtra cabinet is expected to be held in Nagpur on Sunday evening, just a day before the winter session of the assembly begins. The announcement will come after weeks of intense discussions between Mahayuti alliance partners - BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP - that registered a resounding victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections on …

Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti govt sails through trust vote in Maharashtra assembly
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2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti govt sails through trust vote in Maharashtra assembly

Hindustan Times  

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti alliance government on Monday sailed through a confidence vote in the Maharashtra assembly. The trust motion tabled by Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA Uday Samant, NCP's Dilip Walse Patil, BJP's Sanjay Kute and others and others, was passed by a voice vote. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis arrives during the Special session of Maharashtra Assembly, at …

Maharashtra: CM Devendra Fadnavis wins trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra: CM Devendra Fadnavis wins trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly session: The Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra won the trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs. Rahul Narvekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Earlier in the day, BJP MLA Rahul Narvekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday. Notably, in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti coalition …

11 MLAs from Shinde Sena to take oath as cabinet ministers: Sources
2 weeks, 2 days ago

11 MLAs from Shinde Sena to take oath as cabinet ministers: Sources

India Today  

At least 11 MLAs from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction are expected to take the oath as ministers soon, according to sources. The list includes six former ministers from the previous government - Gulabrao Patil, Uday Samant, Dada Bhuse, Shambhuraj Desai, Tanaji Sawant, and Deepak Kesarkar - who are likely to make a comeback. BJP'S RAHUL …

MVA need not fret over poll defeat; people not enthused by Mahayuti victory: Sharad Pawar
2 weeks, 2 days ago

MVA need not fret over poll defeat; people not enthused by Mahayuti victory: Sharad Pawar

New Indian Express  

Pawar, however, noted that in the 1980s, when his own party was reduced to just six MLAs following defections, he still became the Leader of the Opposition for a year, followed by Mrinal Gore and Nihal Ahmed as the Opposition decided to rotate the post. Pawar said the comparison between votes polled and seats won by political parties in Maharashtra …

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat
2 weeks, 3 days ago

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat

India Today  

Almost two weeks into the Mahayuti in Maharashtra securing a landslide election victory, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister. Any political setback to Shinde would mean the BJP’s ‘Project Shiv Sena’, wherein it is seeking to politically decimate the rival Shiv Sena, may take a backseat. The Shiv Sena may gain a section of the Marathi vote, which has …

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions

The Quint  

After many days of uncertainty Maharashtra's outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde finally took oath as deputy chief minister on 5 December, along with CM Devendra Fadnavis and the second deputy CM, Ajit Pawar. Due to Shinde's indecision on taking up the deputy CM's post, Ajit Pawar even took a dig at him during the alliance's joint press conference on 4 …

Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday took oath as Deputy Chief Minister in the BJP-led Mahayuti government and invoked late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Shinde started his oath by bowing to Balasaheb Thackeray, remembering mentor late Anand Dighe and taking blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and 13 crore people of Maharshtra. Shinde …

No Sena MLA to be part of new govt if Shinde doesn't become dy CM: Party leader
2 weeks, 4 days ago

No Sena MLA to be part of new govt if Shinde doesn't become dy CM: Party leader

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant on Thursday said no MLA from the party will accept any responsibility in the new Maharashtra government if Eknath Shinde does not take oath as deputy chief minister. Talking to reporters hours ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Samant also said no MLA from the Shiv Sena has the intention to become deputy CM and …

Shiv Sena leader’s big statement: ‘If Eknath Shinde doesn’t accept Maharashtra Deputy CM post, no party MLA will…’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Shiv Sena leader’s big statement: ‘If Eknath Shinde doesn’t accept Maharashtra Deputy CM post, no party MLA will…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Even as the clock ticks down to Devendra Fadnavis' swearing-in ceremony as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, the suspense continues to build over whether key Mahayuti leader and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde will accept the Deputy CM post. However, with Shinde yet to reveal his final decision, Shiv Sena leaders have decided they won't take any responsibility in the new …

Shiv Sena MLAs, leaders convince Eknath Shinde to take up Maharashtra deputy CM post
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Shiv Sena MLAs, leaders convince Eknath Shinde to take up Maharashtra deputy CM post

Hindustan Times  

The newly-elected Shiv Sena MLAs on Wednesday met party president Eknath Shinde to convince him to take up the post of deputy chief minister in the new Maharashtra government. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP chief Ajit Pawar show victory signs after staking claim to form the government in Maharashtra, at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai …

Eknath Shinde's contribution should be duly recognised: Shiv Sena's Kesarkar amid Maha CM suspense
3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde's contribution should be duly recognised: Shiv Sena's Kesarkar amid Maha CM suspense

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar has said the Maharashtra assembly polls were recently fought under the leadership of Eknath Shinde and it is up to the BJP's central leadership to decide how to maintain his stature. The contribution of Shinde, the caretaker chief minister of the state, should be duly recognised, Kesarkar said at a press conference here on …

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates
3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the selection of the Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party leader. The BJP Parliamentary Board made the announcement in a press statement, stating, "The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Shri Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab …

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MLA says party ‘could have won 90-100 seats if…’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MLA says party ‘could have won 90-100 seats if…’

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil said that the party could have secured 90-100 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections if Ajit Pawar's NCP had not joined the Mahayuti alliance. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP are a part of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra. Patil, who retained his Jalgaon Rural seat said that the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv …

Maharashtra CM news highlights: Eknath Shinde to return from Satara tomorrow, says Sena leader
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra CM news highlights: Eknath Shinde to return from Satara tomorrow, says Sena leader

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra CM live updates: Union Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah, Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde exchange greetings during a meeting at Nadda's residence in New Delhi, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Maharashtra CM live updates: Maharashtra’s outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde, along with deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, met Union home minister Amit …

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle

Live Mint  

Cracks have started appearing in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi of Maharashtra days after its humiliating defeat at the hands of Mahayuti in the Assembly elections. Former Chief Minster Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is reportedly facing a pressure from its leaders to quit the alliance, if at all it wants to secure a safe political future. The MVA, comprising the …

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Soon after Eknath Shinde said that he has left the decision about Chief Minister's post upto Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule heaped praise on the Shiv Sena chief. On Wednesday, breaking his silence amid ongoing speculations over who will become the next CM, Shinde said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well …

Next Maharashtra CM From BJP As Shiv Sena Extends White Flag — Top Points From Eknath Shinde Presser
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Next Maharashtra CM From BJP As Shiv Sena Extends White Flag — Top Points From Eknath Shinde Presser

ABP News  

Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that the Shiv Sena would support the BJP’s choice for the Chief Minister's post. Speaking at a press conference in Thane, Shinde sought to dispel rumours of discord within the Mahayuti alliance Reading the indications, it became clear that the next chief minister will be from BJP's side but whether that name is Devendra Fadnavis …

Eknath Shinde says he will accept Maharashtra CM candidate picked by Modi, Shah
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Eknath Shinde says he will accept Maharashtra CM candidate picked by Modi, Shah

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday ended speculation about his position, announcing that he had telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to assure them of his support for their choice of Maharashtra's next chief minister. Eknath Shinde said he’d received considerable support from Modi and Shah during the elections. He emphasised that the Mahayuti alliance …

Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...

Live Mint  

Amid mounting speculation over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said on Wednesday that the next chief minister should be from the Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said that there is no confusion on the CM and the decision would take some time. Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister …

Will Eknath Shinde become Maharashtra CM? Sena drives hard with 'Eknath Hai Toh Safe Hai' slogan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Will Eknath Shinde become Maharashtra CM? Sena drives hard with 'Eknath Hai Toh Safe Hai' slogan

India TV News  

Mumbai: Amid suspense over who will become the next chief minister of Maharashtra, the Eknath Shinde camp is driving hard for the CM post with 'Eknath Hai Toh Safe Hai' slogan. 'Eknath’ Hain To Safe Hain' Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande in an X post, wrote “Ek’Nath’ hain to safe hain". In the meantime, Eknath Shinde …

Eknath Shinde won't accept Deputy Chief Minster's post: Sena's message to BJP
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Eknath Shinde won't accept Deputy Chief Minster's post: Sena's message to BJP

India Today  

Amid the continuing suspense over a new Maharashtra Chief Minister, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday said that Eknath Shinde will never accept the post of Deputy Chief Minister. He will not accept the position of the Deputy Chief Minister," Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat told India Today TV. On Union Minister Ram Athawale's suggestion that Shinde could shift to the …

Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde? Amid Maharashtra impasse, who has edge | 5 big points
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde? Amid Maharashtra impasse, who has edge | 5 big points

India Today  

Four days after Mahayuti's sweep in Maharashtra, the state remains caught in a guessing game. As Maharashtra's deadlock drags on over the choice of the next Chief Minister, here are five key points outlining what factors favor Eknath Shinde or Devendra Fadnavis, and what might tip the scales for either. NUMBERS STACK UP IN DEVENDRA FADNAVIS' FAVOUR The BJP's impressive …

Shiv Sena leader pushes for Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister, cites Bihar's example
4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena leader pushes for Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister, cites Bihar's example

India Today  

Shiv Sena spokesperson Naresh Mhaske on Monday cited the Bihar model to assert that Eknath Shinde should continue as the chief minister of Maharashtra, where the ruling Mahayuti has scored a landslide victory in the assembly polls. However, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar batted for Devendra Fadnavis for the CM's post, saying the deputy chief minister is the most capable candidate …

Shiv Sena MP calls for Bihar pattern in Maharashtra, pushing Eknath Shinde for CM amid support for Devendra Fadnavis
4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena MP calls for Bihar pattern in Maharashtra, pushing Eknath Shinde for CM amid support for Devendra Fadnavis

The Hindu  

Bihar pattern should be implemented in Maharashtra whereby the Chief Minister’s position should be given to a smaller regional party though the BJP has the largest seat share, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said in Mumbai on Monday. On a day when a delegation of Sena leaders paid a courtesy visit to BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, pressure mounted on the …

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’
4 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’

Hindustan Times  

The Shiv Sena on Monday reminded Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde of his “promise to leave politics” if any of the rebel MLAs who sided with him during the split of the undivided Shiv Sena in 2022, lost the assembly elections in the state. The party's salvo comes as calls grew from Shinde's Sena for Eknath Shidne to continue as …

Eknath Shinde should continue as CM, says minister Deepak Kesarkar
4 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde should continue as CM, says minister Deepak Kesarkar

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar has said his party legislators feel Eknath Shinde should continue as the chief minister of the state, where the ruling Mahayuti scored a landslide victory in the assembly polls. After a landslide victory for the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde is a top contender for the CM post Kesarkar met Shinde …

Make Shinde CM again, say Sena MLAs
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Make Shinde CM again, say Sena MLAs

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: On Sunday, Shiv Sena MLAs met at a Bandra hotel, where they demanded that chief minister Eknath Shinde be re-appointed into the position. MLA and Sena spokesperson Sanjay Shirsat said, “We have achieved a great victory; we feel Eknath Shinde should be CM again, but this will be decided later.” Make Shinde CM again, say Sena MLAs Additionally, they …

Eknath Shinde unanimously elected Shiv Sena's legislative party leader
1 month ago

Eknath Shinde unanimously elected Shiv Sena's legislative party leader

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was unanimously elected as the leader of the Shiv Sena legislative party on Sunday night. Three more resolutions, including praising Shinde for leading the party to a spectacular victory, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their support and the people of Maharashtra for reposing their faith in the Mahayuti …

Maharashtra polls: At 85%, BJP’s strike rate highest in state
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: At 85%, BJP’s strike rate highest in state

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The closely-fought Maharashtra assembly elections on Saturday decisively swung in favour of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, routing the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi that had gained a psychological advantage by its sterling performance in the Lok Sabha polls six months ago. This is the peak BJP performance in Maharashtra with a strike rate of more than 85% — highest among …

How Raj Thackeray's party helped Uddhav Sena retain Mumbai in Maharashtra
1 month ago

How Raj Thackeray's party helped Uddhav Sena retain Mumbai in Maharashtra

India Today  

In spite of putting a dismal show in Maharashtra's assembly elections, Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena played a key role in shaping the outcome of the polls, paving the way for Shiv Sena to take control of Mumbai. Among the 20 seats won by the Uddhav Sena, 10 were decided by margins smaller than the votes secured by MNS candidates. …

Eknath Shinde camp settles Sena versus Sena debate
1 month ago

Eknath Shinde camp settles Sena versus Sena debate

Hindustan Times  

In a decisive verdict after the bitter split in the Shiv Sena in June 2022, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena can finally claim the title of the “real” Sena — the party won 57 of the 81 seats it contested in the Maharashtra assembly elections, battering the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, which managed just 20 of the 95 it contested. …

Shinde The True Sena Heir? What Maharashtra Elections Mean For 2 Shiv Sena Factions
1 month ago

Shinde The True Sena Heir? What Maharashtra Elections Mean For 2 Shiv Sena Factions

ABP News  

Maharashtra Elections 2024: The Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 marked the first state polls since the Shiv Sena split in 2022. As he declared after the results on Saturday, “This is the victory of the ideology of Hindu Hridaysamrat Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray and Dharmaveer Anand Dighesaheb…” Shinde & Shiv Sena Split on the possibility of Shinde returning as CM …

Maharashtra election results 2024: ‘Thank you voters,’ CM Eknath Shinde on NDA’s landslide victory
1 month ago

Maharashtra election results 2024: ‘Thank you voters,’ CM Eknath Shinde on NDA’s landslide victory

Live Mint  

Eknath Shinde election results 2024: In his first reaction, after trends showed a massive victory for Mahayuti, Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde thanked voters for the victory. After that, all three parties will sit, discuss with seniors, and then a decision will be taken unanimously.” Meanwhile, Shrikant Shinde, MP and son of Eknath Shinde, joined fellow …

'I thank…': Eknath Shinde as NDA set for landslide in Maharashtra
1 month ago

'I thank…': Eknath Shinde as NDA set for landslide in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, giving his first remarks on Mahayuti leading by a massive margin in the vote counting for the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls, thanked the public for NDA's "landslide victory". Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, the Shiv Sena leader said exuded confidence on his earlier words where he had said that the "Mahayuti will get a thumping …

Maharashtra polls: MVA stunned as trends defy expectations, give Mahayuti clear edge
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: MVA stunned as trends defy expectations, give Mahayuti clear edge

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Despite their recent triumph in the Lok Sabha elections, the opposition-led Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi faces a shocking setback, leading in only 51 of 288 seats according to the Election Commission of India website. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, NCP chief Sharad Pawar and state Congress president Nana Patole of the MVA. The trends show Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena leading …

Maharashtra polls: In Mumbai, BJP outdoes Eknath Shinde's Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP in trouble
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: In Mumbai, BJP outdoes Eknath Shinde's Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP in trouble

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Leading in 24 of Mumbai's 36 seats, the ruling Mahayuti alliance is poised for a decisive victory in India's financial capital. The BJP is projected to win 17 seats and Shiv Sena seven, whilst Ajit Pawar-led NCP trails in all three constituencies it contested. Several key BJP leaders from Mumbai maintained strong leads after initial counting rounds, including Mumbai …

Election Results: Will Devendra Fadnavis replace Eknath Shinde as Maharashtra CM after BJP becomes largest party?
1 month ago

Election Results: Will Devendra Fadnavis replace Eknath Shinde as Maharashtra CM after BJP becomes largest party?

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election Results: With the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as the largest party with over 120 seats as trends showed around noon, speculations have been growing about who will become the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Election Results 2024 Live Updates: Speaking to the media, when asked if Devendra Fadnavis would become the CM, BJP leader Pravin Darekar said, “The …

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’
1 month ago

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election: As trends showed the BJP-led Mahayuti leading with over 200 seats in Maharashtra assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Saturday refused to accept the result and alleged a conspiracy. Stating that 'kuch toh gadbad hai', Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut questioned on what basis Eknath Shinde was getting 56 seats while Ajit Pawar's camp was getting over …

Eknath Shinde election results 2024 Highlights: Maharashtra CM wins by 1,20,717 votes in Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat
1 month ago

Eknath Shinde election results 2024 Highlights: Maharashtra CM wins by 1,20,717 votes in Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat

Live Mint  

Eknath Shinde election results 2024 Highlights: Incumbent Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on 23 November won the Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly seat in Maharashtra by defeating Kedar Prakash Dighe from Shiv Sena by over 1,20,717 votes, as per ECI at 4.30 pm. In the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, Eknath Shinde got 1,59,060 votes against Kedar Prakash Dighe who got 38,343 votes. 2019 …

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Eknath Shinde fights for his stronghold Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency
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1 month ago

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Eknath Shinde fights for his stronghold Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra assembly election 2024 has been pivotal for Eknath Shinde, particularly in his bastion, the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat in Thane. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the assembly elections in Thane. Eknath Shinde, the incumbent MLA, was up against Kedar Dighe, nephew of his late mentor Anand Dighe, and Independent Manoj Shinde, …

Aaditya Thackeray wins Worli, asks if people voted or EVMs after NDA stunner
1 month ago

Aaditya Thackeray wins Worli, asks if people voted or EVMs after NDA stunner

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray won the Worli Assembly constituency in Mumbai by a slight margin, defeating Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora. Aaditya Thackeray defeated Milind Deora by a margin of 8,801 votes, but expressed shock over the Maha Vikas Aghadi's performance in the state despite the Opposition punching way above its weight in the Lok Sabha polls in the …

Mahasrahtra Assembly election result: Eknath Shinde settles Sena vs Sena debate with gadar
1 month ago

Mahasrahtra Assembly election result: Eknath Shinde settles Sena vs Sena debate with gadar

India Today  

The Maharashtra Assembly election results looks to have delivered a verdict on the Sena vs Sena debate. Only last month, a man obstructed Shiv Sena leader, Eknath Shinde's convoy and called him a 'gaddar'. This verdict comes after the Shinde faction's good strike rate of 46% in the Lok Sabha election, where it won seven out of 15 seats it …

Maharashtra, Jharkhand election results: NDA seeks dominance, INDIA bloc eyes comeback
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1 month ago

Maharashtra, Jharkhand election results: NDA seeks dominance, INDIA bloc eyes comeback

Hindustan Times  

The counting of votes for Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections will take place on Saturday, determining the outcome of the gruelling poll battle this month. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis of BJP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Maharashtra On November 20, Maharashtra witnessed a 66.05 per cent turnout, up against 61 per …

Case against Sena (UBT)’s Kedar Dighe for ‘influencing voters’
1 month ago

Case against Sena (UBT)’s Kedar Dighe for ‘influencing voters’

Hindustan Times  

THANE: Thane witnessed a high-voltage drama early on Wednesday as a complaint was registered against Kedar Dighe, the Shiv Sena candidate contesting the assembly election against chief minister Eknath Shinde from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency. Case against Sena ’s Kedar Dighe for ‘influencing voters’ According to the First Information Report, Dighe and his supporters were allegedly distributing liquor and cash to …

Uddhav Thackeray has Congress's votebank, Sena voters with us: Eknath Shinde
1 month ago

Uddhav Thackeray has Congress's votebank, Sena voters with us: Eknath Shinde

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, accusing him of relying on Congress's vote bank for the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking to India Today TV, Shinde said that Shiv Sena 's marginal success in the recent Lok Sabha elections was due to Congress's support rather than its own strength. Similar …

Maharashtra polls: Which Shiv Sena will emerge on top in these elections?
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: Which Shiv Sena will emerge on top in these elections?

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra assembly election will validate the ideological shift of Uddhav Thackeray, who quit the NDA and teamed up with the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP after the 2019 polls. The Shiv Sena hoardings, which have mushroomed all over the state, show Bal Thackeray sharing space with Shinde’s guru Anand Dighe, a shrewd strategist known for his organisational …

BJP's Fadnavis Focuses on Andheri and Kalina Assembly Elections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP's Fadnavis Focuses on Andheri and Kalina Assembly Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is actively campaigning to get candidates of Shiv Sena and RPI elected from the Andheri (East) and Kalina Assembly constituencies respectively. Fadnavis has convinced Eknath Shinde to leave the Kalina seat for the BJP, which gave it to the RPI. He has also persuaded Shinde to announce Murji Patel's candidature from the Andheri East constituency, …

Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

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Maharashtra's political landscape is uncertain ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections. Several leaders from Congress and NCP have switched parties overnight, while parties are providing tickets to disgruntled leaders of other outfits. The Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising Congress, Shiv Sena-UBT, and NCP-SP, is contesting against the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. Some candidates have been …

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