Uddhav Thackeray pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi, netizens have some questions for him
4 years, 4 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi, netizens have some questions for him

Op India  

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi, Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena chilf Uddhav Thackeray has reportedly offered floral tributes. pic.twitter.com/x0ORAyzYRa — ANI August 20, 2020 As soon as the image of the Maharashtra CM paying respects on the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi was circulated, several social media users started questioning whether the Shiv Sena will ever witness a similar gesture from Sonia Gandhi when she remembers and pays respect to their founder Balasaheb Thackeray. — Boys of Hindutva August 20, 2020 Some social media users also highlighted the irony of Balasaheb’s son paying a floral tribute to Rajiv Gandhi before the firebrand Hindutva leader’s picture. — Srinivas 🇮🇳 August 20, 2020 Some Twitter users asked whether Rahul Gandhi will be seen paying respects to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb in a similar manner.

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Uddhav Sena to fight Mumbai civic polls alone as INDIA bloc rift widens
4 days, 10 hours ago

Uddhav Sena to fight Mumbai civic polls alone as INDIA bloc rift widens

India Today  

The Uddhav faction of Shiv Sena on Saturday announced that they will fight the municipal corporation elections in Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur and other municipal corporations, zilla parishads and panchayats alone, in a huge setback to the INDIA bloc in Maharashtra. Announcing the decision to go solo, Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut said, "In an alliance, workers of individual …

Democracy sans opposition: Is Maharashtra already the BJP's 'shat pratishat' dream lab?
5 days, 10 hours ago

Democracy sans opposition: Is Maharashtra already the BJP's 'shat pratishat' dream lab?

New Indian Express  

The seemingly decisive turn Indian politics has taken since 2014 may have reached a major milestone in Maharashtra en route to the ultimate destination of a Hindu Rashtra characterised by an elected autocracy dominated by a single party. The apparent surrender by two of the three major Opposition parties in the state to the authority of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis …

‘Rahul’s bhakt-chelas who call my father sanghi’: Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha slams Congress, brother Abhijit
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Rahul’s bhakt-chelas who call my father sanghi’: Pranab Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmistha slams Congress, brother Abhijit

Live Mint  

Sharmistha Mukherjee, the daughter of former president Pranab Mukherjee, has once again slammed the Congress party and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi amid the row over memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who passed away last week. By their convoluted logic, Rahul then should be seen as his accomplice,” Mukherjee wrote on X. Mukherjee fresh remarks come days after …

BJP May Be Maligning Nehru's Legacy, But Vajpayee Was The Second Nehru: Sanjay Raut
3 weeks ago

BJP May Be Maligning Nehru's Legacy, But Vajpayee Was The Second Nehru: Sanjay Raut

ABP News  

Mumbai, Dec 25 Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday described late BJP stalwart and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the "second Nehru" of Indian politics. Talking to reporters here, Raut also said whenever "raj dharma" is under threat, the country will remember Vajpayee, whose birth centenary is being observed on Wednesday. "The present day BJP may be …

Uddhav, Cousin Raj Thackeray 'Reunite' At Nephew's Wedding In Mumbai — Video
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Uddhav, Cousin Raj Thackeray 'Reunite' At Nephew's Wedding In Mumbai — Video

ABP News  

Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray came together at the wedding of the latter's nephew in Mumbai. The bête noire met during the wedding of Yash Deshpande, who is the son of Raj Thackeray's elder sister Jaywanti Deshpande. VIDEO | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray met during wedding of Yash Deshpande, the …

Dimming of the Thackeray son
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Dimming of the Thackeray son

Times of India  

Can UBT-Sena’s dismal performance in the recently concluded assembly elections be attributed to its abandoning of authentic Hindutva? UBT-Sena seems to have produced a faux Bahujanist ‘Hindutva’ that is anti-Brahmin and even garners Muslim votes. Maharashtra is the only state in India where a regional/Marathi Hindutva grew and spread rapidly through Bal Thackeray’s Shiv Sena. Shiv Sena moved from mobilising …

INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side
3 weeks, 5 days ago

INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side

India Today  

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, a coalition heralded as the most promising Opposition front to counter the BJP’s political dominance, is now riddled with fractures that seem to be growing deeper by the day. Rahul’s repeated attacks on Savarkar, a highly polarising figure, drew sharp criticism from the Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, and the Nationalist Congress Party, …

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'
4 weeks ago

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday sought action against Home Minister Amit Shah for his statement on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the former Maharashtra chief minister said Shah would not have dared to make remarks about Ambedkar without BJP and RSS backing. " Shah should apologise: Rahul Meanwhile, Leader …

Uddhav Thackeray meets CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur; Aaditya says ‘this is a step forward’
4 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray meets CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur; Aaditya says ‘this is a step forward’

Live Mint  

In a surprising turn of events, just two days after the expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur. Aaditya, son of Uddhav Thackeray and party MLA from Worli, termed the Thackeray-Fadnavis meeting a ‘step forward’. “Today our Party Chief Uddhav Thackeray met CM Devendra Fadnavis and Assembly Speaker …

Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur | WATCH
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur | WATCH

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the latter's chamber in the Vidhan Bhavan office in Nagpur today. "Today our Party Chief Uddhav Thackeray met CM Devendra Fadnavis and Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar. It is pertinent to mention that after the 2019 Maharashtra assembly polls, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena snapped ties with …

Uddhav, Raj Thackeray bhai-bhai again? MNS chief’s presence at family wedding sparks reconciliation buzz
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Uddhav, Raj Thackeray bhai-bhai again? MNS chief’s presence at family wedding sparks reconciliation buzz

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Politics: The recent presence of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray at the wedding reception of Shounak Patankar, the nephew of Rashmi Thackeray, has reignited speculation regarding a potential reconciliation between the estranged Thackeray cousins. Growing Chatter of Political Pact of Thackerays Within both the MNS and Shiv Sena, there is increasing discussion about the possibility of Uddhav and …

‘Maharashtra SP Acts Like BJP B-Team’: Aaditya Thackeray’s ‘Hindutva’ Response After Abu Azmi’s MVA Exit Call
1 month ago

‘Maharashtra SP Acts Like BJP B-Team’: Aaditya Thackeray’s ‘Hindutva’ Response After Abu Azmi’s MVA Exit Call

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday called the Maharashtra unit of the Samajwadi Party "BJP's B-Team". #WATCH | Mumbai: On reports of SP quitting MVA in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray says, "I would not like to comment much on them. Mumbai: On Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray's remarks that the Samajwadi Party is the B team of …

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar
1 month, 1 week ago

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar hit back at Shiv Sena UBT Aaditya Thackeray's allegations questioning the legitimacy of Electronic Voting Machines, stating that the opposition should approach the Election Commission or the courts if they have concerns. This comes after Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that the party's winning MLAs will not take the …

Uddhav Sena Boycotts MLA Swearing-In Over EVM Issue, MVA Leaders To Decide Next Strategy At 'Matoshree'
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1 month, 1 week ago

Uddhav Sena Boycotts MLA Swearing-In Over EVM Issue, MVA Leaders To Decide Next Strategy At 'Matoshree'

ABP News  

Shiv Sena on Saturday announced it was boycotting the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected MLAs during the special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. The Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena boycotted the ceremony over allegations of malfunctioning of the EVM used to poll votes in the recently concluded Maharashtra elections. "Today we have decided that our winning …

Raj Thackeray In Mahayuti Government? CM Fadnavis Says 'Views Match'
1 month, 1 week ago

Raj Thackeray In Mahayuti Government? CM Fadnavis Says 'Views Match'

ABP News  

In a twist to the Maharashtra government formation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that he wanted to include MNS chief Raj Thackeray in his government. Fadnavis, during a TV interview, said that candidates from Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena got a good number of votes in the assembly elections, despite fighting against the Bharatiya Janata Party. Maharashtra CM Devendra …

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded
1 month, 1 week ago

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded

Live Mint  

Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies. The senior BJP leader later revealed that he had garnered good wishes from all quarters — including political rivals Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Most prominent opposition leaders were conspicuous by their absence at the glittering event and Fadnavis …

Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM
1 month, 1 week 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 …

‘Insult to Maharashtra’: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on delay in government formation
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Insult to Maharashtra’: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on delay in government formation

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday slammed the BJP-led NDA, saying it is disrespectful to both Maharashtra and the Election Commission that they have delayed forming a government after the election results. “To not be able to decide on a chief minister, and form government, for more than a week after result day, is not just an insult to …

Cracks in Maha Vikas Aghadi after humiliating defeat in assembly polls? SS (UBT) pressures Uddhav Thackeray to go solo in upcoming polls, Raut says no rift in MVA
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cracks in Maha Vikas Aghadi after humiliating defeat in assembly polls? SS (UBT) pressures Uddhav Thackeray to go solo in upcoming polls, Raut says no rift in MVA

Op India  

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in the state of Maharashtra seems discontented following its disastrous defeat in the recently held state assembly elections. After the humiliating defeat of the alliance, Shiv Sena chairman Uddhav Thackeray is under pressure from its party leaders to exit the coalition to contest alone in upcoming elections, particularly the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. The …

Will Uddhav Thackeray leave MVA after Maharashtra assembly election defeat?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Uddhav Thackeray leave MVA after Maharashtra assembly election defeat?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After suffering a decisive defeat in the assembly elections, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is facing mounting pressure from within to break away from the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi opposition coalition for upcoming local body elections. Shiv Sena chief and former chief minister Uddhav Thackery The matter came to the fore during Tuesday's meeting of defeated party candidates. Ambadas Danve, …

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics: Following its crushing defeat in the Maharashtra assembly elections, all is not well within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is under increasing pressure from his party leaders to part ways with the alliance and contest upcoming elections independently, particularly the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. However, Congress state president Nana Patole refrained from commenting …

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Following his party’s rout in the Maharashtra assembly elections, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with his 20 newly elected MLAs on Monday, during which he made them sign affidavits of loyalty to the party. Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray with party leader Sanjay Raut during a press conference after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly …

Shiv Sena (UBT) elect Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader after the massive loss in assembly elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) elect Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader after the massive loss in assembly elections

Op India  

Shiv Sena elected two-time Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader on Monday. Meanwhile, after getting elected Shiv Sena leader in the legislative assembly, Bhaskar Jadhav said he wanted Aaditya Thackeray to take the post, but Uddhav wanted him to take this position. Party spokesperson Anand Dubey showed confidence in the leadership of Aaditya Thackeray and said, “I am …

Raj Thackeray's MNS may lose party symbol, status after election rout in Maharashtra: Sources
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray's MNS may lose party symbol, status after election rout in Maharashtra: Sources

India TV News  

Following the results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, The Election Commission is likely to revoke the recognition of Raj Thackeray's party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, sources said. Experts indicate that the party risks losing its status if it fails to secure at least one Assembly seat or 8 per cent of the vote share in elections, they added. None of the …

Aditya Thackeray elected Shiv Sena (UBT)'s legislative party leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aditya Thackeray elected Shiv Sena (UBT)'s legislative party leader

India TV News  

Days ahead of the commencement of the next session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Monday elected its Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray as its legislature party leader. According to the information released, party leaders unanimously supported the election of Aaditya Thackeray, who retained his Worli seat in the recently concluded Assembly Elections against Shiv Sena's …

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: From 13 To 1 To Nil — Raj Thackeray's MNS Draws A Blank
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: From 13 To 1 To Nil — Raj Thackeray's MNS Draws A Blank

ABP News  

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's political trajectory is continuing its downhill trajectory in the 2024 Maharashtra elections. The 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election has proved to be an all-time low outing for Raj Thackeray's MNS. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena In 2024 In the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections, Raj Thackeray focused on the seats in Mumbai, contesting 25 out …

Once synonymous to Maharashtra politics, Aaditya’s Worli win does little for Thackeray’s fading legacy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Once synonymous to Maharashtra politics, Aaditya’s Worli win does little for Thackeray’s fading legacy

Firstpost  

Factionalism has splintered the Shiv Sena, with Uddhav Thackeray struggling to keep the party united against the rising influence of Eknath Shinde and the BJP Assembly Elections 2024 Result Once the symbol of Maharashtra’s political might, the Thackeray family now finds itself overshadowed by the BJP and deserted by loyalists of Balasaheb Thackeray, alienated by his descendant’s arrogance. Shiv Sena, …

How Thackeray Family’s ‘Gen-Next’ Fared: Aaditya & Cousin Varun Set For Victory, Raj’s Son Trails 3rd
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Thackeray Family’s ‘Gen-Next’ Fared: Aaditya & Cousin Varun Set For Victory, Raj’s Son Trails 3rd

ABP News  

There were three members of the extended Thackeray family in the fray in the Maharashtra Election 2024, but not all tasted success. While Aaditya Thackeray and his maternal cousin Varun Sardesai — contesting on Shiv Sena tickets — won from Worli and Vandre East, respectively, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena founder Raj Thackeray’s son Amit Thackeray lost from Mahim. Aaditya is the …

Maharashtra election results 2024: BJP likely to hold legislative party meet on Nov 25
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra election results 2024: BJP likely to hold legislative party meet on Nov 25

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to hold the Maharashtra Legislative Party meeting on November 25 and the oath-taking ceremony on November 26, ANI reported on Saturday citing sources. As per the initial results, the Mahayuti alliance is leading in 220 seats, with the Bharatiya Janata Party leading in 128 seats, driving the charge in Maharashtra. The Nationalist Congress Party, …

Maharashtra election results: Amit Thackeray leads from Mahim constituency
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra election results: Amit Thackeray leads from Mahim constituency

Hindustan Times  

Amit Thackeray, the son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, is contesting the assembly elections from Mumbai's Mahim constituency. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray's son and MNS candidate Amit Thackeray. Unlike his cousin and Uddhav Thackeray's son Aditya Thackeray, Amit Thackeray has largely remained away from the limelight. In the 2019 assembly elections, Raj Thackeray did not field …

Mahayuti's mammoth win in Maharashtra: Rajdeep Sardesai's 10 big takeaways
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahayuti's mammoth win in Maharashtra: Rajdeep Sardesai's 10 big takeaways

India Today  

The ruling Mahayuti alliance is poised for a landslide victory in Maharashtra, decisively routing the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Success of Ladki Bahin scheme: The Mahayuti's targeted initiative significantly enhanced its appeal, particularly among women voters. Hemant Soren’s leadership in Jharkhand: Soren consolidated his position as the state’s leading political figure, with tribal votes strongly backing the INDIA alliance. The Mahayuti …

Can't believe Maharashtra would do this to me: Uddhav Thackeray on NDA 'tsunami'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can't believe Maharashtra would do this to me: Uddhav Thackeray on NDA 'tsunami'

India Today  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked what the Mahayuti alliance had done to deserve a "tsunami" of votes, as the NDA will retain control of Maharashtra after managing a thunderous win in the assembly elections. Uddhav Thackeray spoke about the opposition's performance in the Lok Sabha polls, wherein the Maha Vikas Aghadi punched way above its weight, delivering a massive …

BJP faces setback ahead of poll verdict as its Mumbai secretary joins Uddhav Sena
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP faces setback ahead of poll verdict as its Mumbai secretary joins Uddhav Sena

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In a dramatic political turn ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election results, the BJP suffered a major setback as Sachin Shinde, its Mumbai secretary and a prominent Mahim leader, defected to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena on Friday. BJP faces setback ahead of poll verdict as its Mumbai secretary joins Uddhav Sena Shinde, accompanied by his loyal supporters, was welcomed …

Maharashtra polls:Mahayuti, MVA make contingency plan ahead of results day, book hotels, choppers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls:Mahayuti, MVA make contingency plan ahead of results day, book hotels, choppers

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: With the clock winding down towards the Maharashtra assembly election results, both the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are making bold moves, preparing to form the government in the event of a tight race. Independents are always happy to support the government for the development of their constituencies.” On the other hand, the MVA — …

Uddhav Thackeray has Congress's votebank, Sena voters with us: Eknath Shinde
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Days after PM’s remark at Mumbai rally, Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Bal Thackeray
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Days after PM’s remark at Mumbai rally, Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Bal Thackeray

The Hindu  

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged the Shiv Sena to get its ally Congress to praise Bal Thackeray, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remembered the Shiv Sena founder on his 12th death anniversary on Sunday. I challenge them to get Congress to praise Balasaheb Thackeray,” Mr. Modi had said, referring to Mr. Gandhi as a “shehzada”. Responding to Mr. Gandhi’s …

After PM Modi’s challenge, Rahul Gandhi remembers Balasaheb Thackeray on death anniversary
1 month, 4 weeks ago

After PM Modi’s challenge, Rahul Gandhi remembers Balasaheb Thackeray on death anniversary

Op India  

Three days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged the Shiv Sena to get Congress to praise Balasaheb Thackeray, Rahul Gandhi on Sunday posted a tweet remembering the Shiv Sena founder on his death anniversary. Rahul Gandhi tweeted, “Remembering Balasaheb Thackeray ji on his 12th death anniversary. My thoughts are with Uddhav Thackeray ji, Aditya and the entire Shiv Sena family.” …

Uddhav Thackeray interview | ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi should have had a CM face during campaign, now we will decide after polls’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray interview | ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi should have had a CM face during campaign, now we will decide after polls’

The Hindu  

Lamenting the failure of the Maha Vikas Aghadi in declaring a chief ministerial face during the campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly election, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said he was willing to support anyone from the alliance named for the top post. Reacting to alliance leader Sharad Pawar’s remark that the party with the most number of votes in Maha …

Maharashtra Polls: Priyanka Gandhi Invokes Bal Thackeray After Modi-Shah Challenged Rahul — WATCH
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra Polls: Priyanka Gandhi Invokes Bal Thackeray After Modi-Shah Challenged Rahul — WATCH

ABP News  

Maharashtra Election 2024: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra invoked the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray during her campaign for the Maharashtra assembly elections on Saturday, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of contradicting his own remarks. Priyanka’s comments came in the wake of Modi’s challenge to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, asking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to speak in praise …

Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: How splits and mergers are not new to state politics
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: How splits and mergers are not new to state politics

Firstpost  

The big fight is among two of the largest alliances in the state – Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi. Here’s a look at all the splits and mergers India’s third-largest state has seen in its political history: The first Pawar exit Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar may be calling his nephew Ajit Pawar a “traitor” but the leader himself …

Raj Thackeray’s MNS cancels Shivaji Park rally amid Maharashtra elections. Here’s why
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray’s MNS cancels Shivaji Park rally amid Maharashtra elections. Here’s why

Live Mint  

With just few days left for Maharashtra Assembly Elections, Raj Thackeray's rally which was to be held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, has been cancelled. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief said that he won’t hold his November 17 rally at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park as the Election Commission is yet to grant his party permission for the event, reported PTI. Significance of …

Uddhav Thackeray: 'Bal Thackeray was not PM Modi's classmate, it was he who went to Lahore to eat cake'
2 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray: 'Bal Thackeray was not PM Modi's classmate, it was he who went to Lahore to eat cake'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray in a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is responsible for breaking his ties with many leaders in Maharashtra. Uddhav Thackeray said, 'My father used to say that whenever elections come, the Prime Minister or Chief Minister should not come to campaign for any one party. He said on Amit Shah's …

INTERVIEW | PM Modi 'dividing' society, will have no association with those allied with BJP: Sharad Pawar
2 months ago

INTERVIEW | PM Modi 'dividing' society, will have no association with those allied with BJP: Sharad Pawar

New Indian Express  

Asked about Modi's extensive campaign in which he accused the opposition of dividing the society on caste lines and sought people's unity in favour of the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party alliance, Sharad Pawar hit back. The prime minister has accused the Congress-Shiv Sena -NCP alliance of seeking to divide society and pursuing appeasement politics, and has called for unity …

Amit Shah calls MVA ‘Aurangzeb fan club’
2 months ago

Amit Shah calls MVA ‘Aurangzeb fan club’

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai:Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday described the opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance as “Aurangzeb fan club”. The MVA alliance is the Aurangzeb fan club, while the Mahayuti alliance is following the path of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Veer Savarkar,” the senior BJP leader said. The BJP led Mahayuti — the alliance which also includes Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena …

'Aghadi is Aurangzeb fan club': Amit Shah attacks Uddhav Thackeray
2 months ago

'Aghadi is Aurangzeb fan club': Amit Shah attacks Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday described the opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance as “Aurangzeb fan club”. Addressing a rally in Maharashtra's Dhule, the BJP stalwart claimed Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has forgotten the principles of his father, Bal Thackeray. Shah said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should remember that even if his “fourth generation were to come”, Muslims …

HT Interview: ‘Uddhav doesn’t deserve the people’s sympathy,’ says Narayan Rane
2 months ago

HT Interview: ‘Uddhav doesn’t deserve the people’s sympathy,’ says Narayan Rane

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Nursing old wounds but ready to do fresh battle is Narayan Rane, who is camping in his Lok Sabha constituency of Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, from which both his sons are contesting the assembly elections. Ratnagiri, India - April 24, 2024: BJP candidate Narayan Rane for Lok Sabha election, during his interview with HT, in Ratnagiri, India, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. …

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Legacy battles add intriguing twist to the tale of two Senas
2 months ago

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Legacy battles add intriguing twist to the tale of two Senas

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Assembly election of 2024 is not just an electoral reckoning but one that will authenticate, through electoral victory and defeat, which party is to be considered the real Shiv Sena — the Sena led by former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, or the one led by the incumbent, Eknath Shinde. Within this larger narrative of “Sena vs Sena” is …

Will ensure victory, but won't 'beg' for support: Raj Thackeray on son Amit's election
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2 months ago

Will ensure victory, but won't 'beg' for support: Raj Thackeray on son Amit's election

India TV News  

In a rousing speech, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena National President Raj Thackeray reaffirmed his unwavering support for his son, Amit Thackeray, in his election campaign. Raj Thackeray reiterated his position even during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections by extending full support to the Shiv Sena. Raj Thackeray went on to add that, while he had no qualms in supporting Amit's candidature, …

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