Maharashtra political crisis deepens, Sena's Raut hints at assembly dissolution
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis deepens, Sena's Raut hints at assembly dissolution

Hindustan Times  

As Maharashtra political crisis deepens, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has hinted at the dissolution of the state assembly in a tweet. The comment comes hours after rebel Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde reached Assam after camping in a five-star hotel in Gujarat's Surat. Shinde, who was said to be a top lieutenant of chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, has rebelled against the party, plunging the Sena-NCP-Congress government into a deep crisis. Uddhav Thackeray was set to meet NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar later in the day amid tense political developments.

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Uddhav never phoned Rane for Aaditya, says Raut
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6 hours, 25 minutes ago

Uddhav never phoned Rane for Aaditya, says Raut

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that his party chief Uddhav Thackeray had never called up senior BJP leader Narayan Rane for keeping his son Aaditya Thackeray’s name out of the Disha Salian’s controversial death case. **EDS: TV GRAB** New Delhi: Shiv Sena member Sanjay Raut speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, …

Raj Thackeray reorganises MNS, appoints Mumbai chief for the first time
7 hours, 17 minutes ago

Raj Thackeray reorganises MNS, appoints Mumbai chief for the first time

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, at a function held on Sunday, announced the appointment of former corporator Sandeep Deshpande as the Mumbai chief of the party. Former MNS Corporators Sandeep Deshpand Deshpande, who lives in Dadar, was the MNS candidate against Shiv Sena candidate Aaditya Thackeray from the Worli assembly constituency. Speaking at the function, Raj Thackeray said, …

MVA leaders meet Governor; complain about ‘bias’ of Assembly speaker, council chairman
3 days, 23 hours ago

MVA leaders meet Governor; complain about ‘bias’ of Assembly speaker, council chairman

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Opposition’s Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra on Thursday met Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan here and submitted a memorandum accusing the presiding officers of both houses of the State legislature of “bias”. Chairman of the legislative council Ram Shinde and assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar were not conducting proceedings as per the rules, alleged the memorandum signed by …

‘Remove Aurangzeb’s Grave, But Call Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar Too’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Dig At BJP
5 days, 20 hours ago

‘Remove Aurangzeb’s Grave, But Call Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar Too’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Dig At BJP

ABP News  

Amid arson and vandalism in Maharashtra’s Nagpur over demands to raze Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave, former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday questioned the need for such a confrontation, highlighting that the controversial ruler had died over 300 years ago. The issue is over.” VIDEO | On Nagpur violence, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray says, "The BJP is shameless about …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
6 days, 9 hours ago

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted over the Nagpur clashes that left over 30 people injured as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the violence was planned, and the Opposition alleged failure on the government's part. Former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the double-engine government in Maharashtra failed and they should resign. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the …

'State law and order has collapsed': Nagpur clash sparks Opposition outrage
6 days, 9 hours ago

'State law and order has collapsed': Nagpur clash sparks Opposition outrage

India Today  

Opposition parties have strongly criticised the BJP-led Maharashtra government following violent clashes in Nagpur on Monday. Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray called this incident the collapse of state machinery in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's hometown. Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi of the Shiv Sena remarked, "The Maharashtra state government is ruining the state for their political opportunism and leading it …

BJP wants to make Maharashtra the next Manipur: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur riots
6 days, 9 hours ago

BJP wants to make Maharashtra the next Manipur: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur riots

India Today  

Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray lashed out at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for failing to control the violence in his "home city" Nagpur and emphasised that the BJP wanted to make Maharashtra the next Manipur. Thackeray said the Prime Minister could have easily demolished Aurangzeb's tomb, believed to have ignited the violence, by simply dialling the ASI, but the BJP …

Shinde tried to join Cong few years ago: Sanjay Raut
1 week, 1 day ago

Shinde tried to join Cong few years ago: Sanjay Raut

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday claimed that deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde had in the past tried to join the Congress when the party was in power at the Centre and in the state and even held talks with Congress leader, late Ahmed Patel, in this regard. **EDS: TV GRAB** New Delhi: Shiv Sena member Sanjay Raut …

Maharashtra minister claims yet another big leader to leave Sharad Pawar
1 week, 2 days ago

Maharashtra minister claims yet another big leader to leave Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has claimed that there will be yet another ‘earthquake’ in Maharashtra politics as senior NCP leader Jayant Patil is likely to leave Sharad Pawar’s party and cross over to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. You will see Jayant Patil joining Ajit Pawar’s NCP.” Shirsat’s comments came after Patil said nothing about him …

There will be earthquake in NCP (SP), Jayant Patil to join NCP: Sena minister
1 week, 3 days ago

There will be earthquake in NCP (SP), Jayant Patil to join NCP: Sena minister

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has claimed that senior NCP politician Jayant Patil would leave Sharad Pawar's party and cross over to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. You will see Jayant Patil joining Ajit Pawar's NCP," Shirsat said on Thursday. Vijay Wadettiwar, the Congress legislature party leader, said Patil heads the state unit of NCP, and it …

Former Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar Joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena
1 week, 6 days ago

Former Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar Joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena

ABP News  

Former Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar on Monday swiched to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena along with his supporters in Pune. The development comes amid speculation in the past few months that Dhangekar, who won the Kasba assembly seat in Maharashtra's Pune district during a bypoll in 2023, might join the ruling Shiv Sena. The former Congress leader also contested the …

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena
2 weeks ago

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena

The Hindu  

In a big jolt to the Congress party in Maharashtra, former Pune legislator Ravindra Dhangekar on Monday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Eknath Shinde. Mr. Dhangekar also contested the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly poll from Kasba seat, but was defeated by BJP's Hemant Rasne. Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Dhangekar said he would meet Deputy Chief Minister Eknath …

Uddhav Thackeray challenges Devendra Fadnavis to carry out sop promises, slams RSS
2 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray challenges Devendra Fadnavis to carry out sop promises, slams RSS

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday declared that the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi alliance lost in the assembly polls as it was “careless”. The Sena chief challenged CM Devendra Fadnavis to announce a waiver for farmers and increase the monetary assistance to underprivileged women under the Ladki Bahin scheme from ₹1,500 to ₹2,100 per month. Party MP and Shinde’s son …

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray
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3 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday slammed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde over his criticism of Uddhav Thackeray for not attending the Maha Kumbh. Raut turned the tables on Shinde by asking why he did not question RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Raut asked Shinde why he did not question RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's absence from the Maha Kumbh, …

Shiv Sena (UBT) stakes claim to LoP post ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Budget session
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) stakes claim to LoP post ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Budget session

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena staked claim to the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly on Saturday, ahead of the State Budget set to begin on Monday. In the past decade, other parties that had less than 10% of the seat share in the Assembly have been given the LoP position, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, expressing his …

Unclear who Eknath Shinde targeted with 'do not take me lightly' remark: Ajit Pawar
1 month ago

Unclear who Eknath Shinde targeted with 'do not take me lightly' remark: Ajit Pawar

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said it was unclear who was the target of Eknath Shinde’s remark that he should not be taken lightly. “Recently, Shinde used a phrase, ‘don’t take me lightly.’ It is still not clear who was the target of those remarks,” Pawar said in Shinde’s presence at the Talkatora Stadium. “It is still …

People have chosen real Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah
1 month ago

People have chosen real Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

The people of Maharashtra have given a clear verdict on which is the genuine Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party by ensuring a massive victory for the Mahayuti in the recently held assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Saturday. Speaking at an event where the first instalment was transferred to 10 lakh beneficiaries, Shah criticized Gandhi …

Kishore Tiwari removed as Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson
1 month ago

Kishore Tiwari removed as Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: In a move signalling internal discord within the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, Vidarbha-based leader and farmer rights’ advocate Kishore Tiwari has been removed as the party spokesperson. Kishore Tiwari removed as Shiv Sena spokesperson The decision was communicated to Tiwari, former chairman of the Vasantrao Naik Sheti Swavlamban Mission, on Wednesday night, shortly after his interview with a Marathi …

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’
1 month ago

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has rejected reports of cracks between the three parties in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. The latest flashpoint comes amid speculation of a tussle within the ruling Mahayuti alliance partners over various issues, especially between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Eknath Shinde’s DCM medical aid cell Shinde's move to set up …

Shinde, Fadnavis deny rift after Shiv Sena legislators’ security downgraded, removed
1 month ago

Shinde, Fadnavis deny rift after Shiv Sena legislators’ security downgraded, removed

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra police has downgraded or withdrawn security given to several politicians, including 20 legislators belonging to Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Shinde supporters, including 11 Lok Sabha MPs and 44 MLAs, were given Y-security cover after the vertical split in Shiv Sena in June 2022. As per the reports, the security cover for all Shiv Sena MLAs and other leaders, …

Maharashtra: Will Uddhav, Raj Thackeray come together? New poster urging both to join hands goes viral
1 month ago

Maharashtra: Will Uddhav, Raj Thackeray come together? New poster urging both to join hands goes viral

India TV News  

Maharashtra: Will Uddhav, Raj Thackeray come together? New poster urging both to join hands goes viral The poster appealing both the leaders to join hands has been put up right in front of Sena Bhawan, the headquarters of the Thackeray Sena. Mumbai: Amid differences in their political ideologies, a new poster urging Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray to come together …

Rajan Salvi Switches From Uddhav Camp To Shinde Group As MVA Walks On Thin Ice
1 month, 1 week ago

Rajan Salvi Switches From Uddhav Camp To Shinde Group As MVA Walks On Thin Ice

ABP News  

The difficulties for the MVA in Maharashtra are not taking any break, from Sharad Pawar meeting Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to senior leaders leaving the party. A Strategic Move Under ‘Operation Tiger’ According to sources within the Shiv Sena, Salvi’s switch was part of 'Operation Tiger'—an effort by the Shinde camp to lure more leaders from the Uddhav Thackeray faction. …

EXPLAINED: What Shiv Sena (UBT)‘s Decision to Go Solo in BMC Election Means for MVA’s Future in Maharashtra
1 month, 1 week ago

EXPLAINED: What Shiv Sena (UBT)‘s Decision to Go Solo in BMC Election Means for MVA’s Future in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 13, 2025 18:33 IST - 4 MINS READ After its massive loss in the Maharashtra Assembly election in November 2024, the State’s opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi is falling apart—just before elections to local bodies, where the Mumbai municipal battle is particularly crucial. The Shiv Sena’s unilateral decision to go solo came as a shock to its …

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid turmoil in Maharashtra's opposition
1 month, 1 week ago

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid turmoil in Maharashtra's opposition

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in the opposition MVA after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. After NCP chairman Sharad Pawar congratulated Maharashtra Deputy chairman Minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amidst commotion in the opposition MVA. Maharashtra's opposition Maha Vikas …

Aaditya Thackeray slams Sharad Pawar for honouring ‘anti-Maharashtra, anti-national' Eknath Shinde
1 month, 1 week ago

Aaditya Thackeray slams Sharad Pawar for honouring ‘anti-Maharashtra, anti-national' Eknath Shinde

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray hit out at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, calling him “anti-Maharashtra” and saying those who betray the state are “anti-national". Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray His remarks came after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Shinde, triggering tensions within the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. The Maha Vikas Aghadi has been unsettled since Sharad Pawar conferred …

Is Uddhav Sena Warming Up To Congress Again? AAP's Delhi Loss And Pawar-Shinde Meet Could Be The Reason
1 month, 1 week ago

Is Uddhav Sena Warming Up To Congress Again? AAP's Delhi Loss And Pawar-Shinde Meet Could Be The Reason

ABP News  

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is jittery — and for good reason. Worsening matters for the MVA, the Uddhav Sena backed the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi elections instead of its Maharashtra ally Congress. #WATCH | Delhi | On Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde receiving the Mahadji Shinde Rashtra Gaurav Puraskar from NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv …

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in MVA
1 month, 1 week ago

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in MVA

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in the Opposition MVA after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Maharashtra's Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has been in turmoil after Sharad Pawar conferred the Mahadji Shinde Rashtra Gaurav Puraskar on Eknath Shinde, who walked away with the majority of legislators of the …

Aaditya Thackeray Meets Rahul Amid Uddhav Sena Anger Over Pawar-Shinde Bonhomie
1 month, 1 week ago

Aaditya Thackeray Meets Rahul Amid Uddhav Sena Anger Over Pawar-Shinde Bonhomie

ABP News  

Shiv Sena-UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray and former Maharashtra minister met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Wednesday night. VIDEO | Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde received the Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav Award from NCP president Sharad Pawar at New Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi earlier today. #WATCH | Delhi | On Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde receiving the Mahadji Shinde Rashtra Gaurav …

Aaditya Thackeray's 'traitor' jab at Eknath Shinde after Sharad Pawar's praise
1 month, 1 week ago

Aaditya Thackeray's 'traitor' jab at Eknath Shinde after Sharad Pawar's praise

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying that the party would never honour someone who breaks a party or a family. We will never honour a person responsible for such wrongdoings," Aaditya Thackeray said when asked about his stance on Sharad Pawar felicitating Eknath Shinde. Thackeray’s remarks came …

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?
1 month, 1 week ago

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?

India Today  

After using Eknath Shinde to split the Shiv Sena in June 2022, led by then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, is the BJP trying to use another Thackeray to now curtail Shinde’s influence? Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis meeting Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray at the latter’s residence in Dadar has intensified speculation about a possible tie-up between the two …

Former MLA to Switch Sides from Thackeray to Shinde
1 month, 1 week ago

Former MLA to Switch Sides from Thackeray to Shinde

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Former MLA Rajan Salvi, who lost the 2024 election, on Wednesday resigned from the post of deputy leader of Shiv Sena. According to sources, Salvi was upset with Uddhav Thackeray confidant and former MP Vinayak Raut, who also lost in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. After his defeat in the state assembly election, Salvi met Uddhav Thackeray and conveyed …

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde
1 month, 1 week ago

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde

The Hindu  

A political war of words emerged between Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc’s Maharashtra partners Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party, a day after senior leader Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Further, rubbing salt to the wound, Shiv Sena Shinde group leaders also travelled to Delhi to pay a courtesy visit to Sharad Pawar. Meanwhile, Sanjay …

Udhav Sena left red faced after alliance partner Sharad Pawar feliticitates Eknath Shinde, asks 'how can he honour a betrayer'
1 month, 1 week ago

Udhav Sena left red faced after alliance partner Sharad Pawar feliticitates Eknath Shinde, asks 'how can he honour a betrayer'

Op India  

The Shiv Sena strongly criticised its ally, NCP leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday for felicitating Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, highlighting rifts within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut stated that honouring someone who played a key role in splitting the Shiv Sena and “weakening Maharashtra” was a serious insult to the sentiments of the Marathi …

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’
1 month, 1 week ago

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’

Live Mint  

Sharad Pawar felicitated Eknath Shinde during an event in Delhi on on Tuesday — drawing sharp criticism from the allied Shiv Sena. The Uddhav Thackeray led faction claimed that the move had hurt the “sentiments of Marathi people” and deemed the Deputy Chief Minister an “enemy of Maharashtra”. The Shiv Sena leader however contended that Pawar should not have attended …

Maharashtra: Rajan Salvi, prominent Shiv Sena face in Konkan region, likely to join Shinde camp
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Rajan Salvi, prominent Shiv Sena face in Konkan region, likely to join Shinde camp

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde is set to give another blow to rival Shiv Sena in Uddhav Thackeray's stronghold - Konkan. Rajan Salvi, one of the prominent leaders of Shiv Sena in the Konkan region, is likely to join the Sena Shena, said the sources on Wednesday. Rift in Maha Vikas Aghadi widens In another …

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's Raj Thackeray amid buzz of a BJP-MNS alliance for the upcoming local corporation elections. The speculation of an alliance comes amid reports of internal conflicts within the state's ruling Mahayuti bloc. The meeting between Fadnavis and Thackeray at the latter's ‘Shivtirth’ residence in Dadar, Mumbai, is the first after …

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray, Uddhav camp leaders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray, Uddhav camp leaders

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and leaders from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Shiv Sena in two separate meetings on Monday. The first meeting took place at Raj Thackeray's residence, 'Shivtirth,' in Dadar, marking the first interaction between the two leaders since the assembly elections. Adding to the political chatter, UBT Sena leader Sanjay …

‘Mard Ki Aulad Hai Toh...’: Uddhav’s Dare To Eknath Shinde, BJP; Backs Rahul Gandhi’s Maha Poll Claims
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Mard Ki Aulad Hai Toh...’: Uddhav’s Dare To Eknath Shinde, BJP; Backs Rahul Gandhi’s Maha Poll Claims

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Friday launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Bharatiya Janata Party over reports of his party members joining the rival Shiv Sena faction. Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray Reacts to Reports of Shiv Sena MPs Leaving, saying "Today, news is circulating that 6-7 Shiv Sena MPs are planning to leave. …

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Uday Samant on Friday claimed that several leaders from the Opposition Shiv Sena are in contact with the Shiv Sena faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and will join the party in phases. Mr. Shinde’s faction was later recognised as the official Shiv Sena and retained the party’s bow-and-arrow symbol, while Mr. Thackeray’s faction adopted …

Breaking News: Uddhav and Shinde Factions Engage in Fierce Battle for Shiv Sena's Legacy | ABP NEWS
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Breaking News: Uddhav and Shinde Factions Engage in Fierce Battle for Shiv Sena's Legacy | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

Maharashtra’s political landscape is currently witnessing a significant power struggle within the Shiv Sena party. After the 2022 rebellion led by Eknath Shinde, the Shiv Sena split into two factions: one led by Uddhav Thackeray and the other by Shinde, who is now the Chief Minister. He claims that Shinde’s group is using backdoor methods to convince members to defect, …

Is 'Operation Tiger' Tearing Into Uddhav's Shiv Sena? 6 MPs Leaning Towards Eknath Shinde After Poll Debacle
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is 'Operation Tiger' Tearing Into Uddhav's Shiv Sena? 6 MPs Leaning Towards Eknath Shinde After Poll Debacle

ABP News  

After facing a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray is likely to face another massive setback as six Shiv Sena MPs are anticipated to shift to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, sources told ABP News. Through 'Operation Tiger', six out of the nine MPs from the Thackeray faction may join the Shinde camp in the upcoming days. …

Operation Tiger in Maharashtra: 6 Shiv Sena UBT MPs may switch to Shinde camp, Raut refutes claims
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Operation Tiger in Maharashtra: 6 Shiv Sena UBT MPs may switch to Shinde camp, Raut refutes claims

India TV News  

After a dismal performance in the recent Assembly elections in Maharashtra, there is growing unrest within the Shiv Sena. Amid these developments, media reports suggest that six MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp are in touch with the Eknath Shinde camp of Shiv Sena and may soon switch sides. Moreover, Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde …

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde, says 'keep aside ED, CBI and fight with us'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde, says 'keep aside ED, CBI and fight with us'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday openly challenged Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and said he should keep aside ED, CBI, Income Tax and Police, and come and fight with him. Eknath Shinde on 'Operation Tiger' Earlier today, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that multiple MLAs of Shiv Sena are in touch with him to join Shiv …

Shinde still in shock at losing CM post, says Saamna column
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shinde still in shock at losing CM post, says Saamna column

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A day after Shiv Sena leader and state minister Sanjay Shirsat said that the two Shiv Senas could reunite, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut remarked in the Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamna’ that the relationship between CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde was strained, and this could be seen on a daily basis. Shinde still in shock at losing …

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra | Details
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra | Details

India TV News  

Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government came into power after much political upheaval around who will take up what office. The meeting saw the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and second Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, although from the Shinde Shiv Sena party's side Minister of State Yogesh Kadam and other ministers also attended the meeting. BJP has used Eknath Shinde: Sanjay …

Raj Thackeray joins Opposition in raising doubts over EVMs
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray joins Opposition in raising doubts over EVMs

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, who campaigned for the Bharatiya Janata Party during last year’s Lok Sabha elections, on Thursday joined the opposition in raising doubts over the Maharashtra assembly poll results and electronic voting machines, claiming that even the ruling Mahayuti alliance leaders were shocked with some of the outcomes. Mumbai, India – 30, Jan 2025: MNS …

Sanjay Raut claims 'some in BJP' want alliance with Uddhav Sena, Fadnavis retorts
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut claims 'some in BJP' want alliance with Uddhav Sena, Fadnavis retorts

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has claimed that some leaders from the ruling BJP wished for an alliance with the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, an assertion rejected by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. You split our party and gave what we were rightfully demanding to Eknath Shinde," Raut said on Thursday when asked if leaders in the Sena wanted an alliance …

Raj Thackeray expresses shock over party's poll defeat: How did votes disappear?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray expresses shock over party's poll defeat: How did votes disappear?

India Today  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray recently addressed key issues, including the controversy around the film "Chaava," his party's poor performance in the Maharashtra assembly polls, and his political stance. Thackeray praised the film "Chaava," based on the life of Sambhaji Raje, and urged director Laxman Utekar to remove a controversial scene from the trailer showing Sambhaji dancing with a …

Did MVA plan to frame Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde? Special team to probe
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Did MVA plan to frame Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde? Special team to probe

India Today  

The Mahayuti-led Maharashtra government on Friday constituted a Special Investigation Team to investigate an alleged conspiracy to frame Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde when Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi was in power in the state. According to the government Resolution issued by the Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Home Department, the SIT formed to probe the alleged plot by the MVA regime would …

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon
2 months ago

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant on Thursday claimed that three MPs and five MLAs from the Uddhav Thackeray faction will soon join the Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena group. “Three MPs and five MLAs of Shiv Sena have met deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and will soon join Shiv Sena. Four MLAs, three MPs and numerous district heads will soon …

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