Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone
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4 months 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 on Shiv Sena's stance, while leaders Balasaheb Thorat and Vijay Wadettiwar emphasised that every party has the right to contest separately, and positions can change accordingly. Shiv Sena leaders urged Thackeray to leave MVA Shiv Sena is preparing to fight the upcoming municipal corporation and local body elections on its own. Maharashtra Election Results 2024 The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance on November 23 retained power in Maharashtra, pocketing a whopping 230 of the 288 assembly seats, as the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dream of wresting power fizzled, with the opposition combine managing to garner just 46 seats.

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Uddhav Thackeray accuses BJP of abandoning Hindutva for electoral gains
1 day, 8 hours ago

Uddhav Thackeray accuses BJP of abandoning Hindutva for electoral gains

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the ‘Sougat-e-Modi’ programme on Thursday. The BJP should now officially announce that it has abandoned Hindutva,” Mr. Thackeray said at a press conference in Mumbai. He said that the saffron party should remove the green colour from its flag, and also asked …

Raj Thackeray reorganises MNS, appoints Mumbai chief for the first time
4 days, 22 hours 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed
1 week, 3 days ago

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Five nominees of the ruling Mahayuti alliance are expected to be elected unopposed to the legislative council as no opposition party has fielded candidates for any of the seats. Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed The five seats fell vacant after members from the ruling alliance – three from the BJP and one each from …

Shiv Sena, NCP Field Candidates For Maharashtra Council Bypoll, No Oppn Candidate In Fray
1 week, 4 days ago

Shiv Sena, NCP Field Candidates For Maharashtra Council Bypoll, No Oppn Candidate In Fray

ABP News  

Mumbai, Mar 17 The Shiv Sena and the NCP, partners in the ruling Mahayuti alliance, on Monday announced one candidate each for the March 27 bypolls to five seats in the Maharashtra legislative council. The Shiv Sena has nominated Chandrakant Raghuvanshi, a prominent party worker from Nandurbar district, while the NCP has fielded Sanjay Khodke, whose wife won the 2024 …

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each
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1 week, 5 days ago

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated three members for the legislative council by-election slated on March 27. It allies in the ruling Mahayuti coalition, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena, are expected to field one candidate each by Monday, the last day for filing nominations for five legislative council seats. BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; …

BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls
1 week, 5 days ago

BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the State legislative council. The BJP on Sunday announced the names of Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, former mayor of Nagpur and a close aide of Mr. …

BJP Announces 3 Candidates For Maharashtra Legislative Council By-Elections
1 week, 5 days ago

BJP Announces 3 Candidates For Maharashtra Legislative Council By-Elections

ABP News  

Mumbai, Mar 16 The BJP on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the state legislative council. The BJP on Sunday announced the names of Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, former mayor of Nagpur and a close aide of …

Former Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar Joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena
2 weeks, 4 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, 4 days 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 to cadre: Use 'Jai Shivaji, Jai Bhavani' against BJP's 'Jai Shri Ram'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Uddhav Thackeray to cadre: Use 'Jai Shivaji, Jai Bhavani' against BJP's 'Jai Shri Ram'

India Today  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday accused the BJP of dividing society and urged his supporters to respond to the ruling party’s 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan with 'Jai Shivaji' and 'Jai Bhavani'. "If anyone says Jai Shri Ram, do not let the person leave without making sure that he says Jai Shivaji and Jai Bhavani," Thackeray said. He also …

Uddhav Thackeray challenges Devendra Fadnavis to carry out sop promises, slams RSS
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Why Congress is crooning the unity anthem in Kerala
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why Congress is crooning the unity anthem in Kerala

India Today  

Veteran Congress leader V.D. Satheesan has claimed a major unity drive in his party in Kerala to be able to aim for a victory in the assembly elections next year with 100 seats for the United Democratic Front. But how realistic does it sound for a party that has been out of power for two straight terms in the state, …

Mumbai Diary | Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) to swap key posts
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mumbai Diary | Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) to swap key posts

New Indian Express  

The Congress party and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena have decided to exchange key posts to strengthen their respective parties. The Shiv Sena, which has 20 MLAs—the highest number among opposition parties in the state assembly—has written to the state assembly speaker recommending MLA Bhaskar Jadhav as their candidate for the Leader of Opposition position. Tensions rise among Mahayuti leaders …

Shiv Sena (UBT) recommends Bhaskar Jadhav as Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) recommends Bhaskar Jadhav as Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has formally recommended party leader Bhaskar Jadhav for the position of Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly. The decision to nominate Mr. Jadhav was reached during a meeting of Shiv Sena MLAs held on February 28 at Mumbai’s Matoshree bungalow, chaired by Mr. Thackeray. In the letter, Mr. …

Talks continue as MVA unable to decide on Leader of Opposition
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Talks continue as MVA unable to decide on Leader of Opposition

The Hindu  

In spite of media statements over the past three days regarding staking claim to the Leader of Opposition post in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the Shiv Sena has not yet sent out an official letter for the same. On the first day of the Budget session of Maharashtra Assembly on Monday, after two rounds of talks among the Maha Vikas …

Shiv Sena (UBT) to Stake Claim on LoP Post in Maharashtra Assembly
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) to Stake Claim on LoP Post in Maharashtra Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena has decided to stake claim on the post of the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative assembly during the budget session, which starts on Monday, even though the party does not have minimum required numbers. However, the Shiv Sena has argued that there is no rule which says that the House can function without LoP …

Shiv Sena (UBT) stakes claim to LoP post ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Budget session
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Court summons Uddhav Sena's Mahim MLA over plea challenging his election victory
1 month ago

Court summons Uddhav Sena's Mahim MLA over plea challenging his election victory

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has issued summons to Shiv Sena MLA Mahesh Sawant on an election petition filed by Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Sadanand Sarvankar, questioning the former's Assembly election win from the Mahim constituency. Sarvankar's plea argues that this non-disclosure is sufficient grounds for Sawant’s disqualification and the nullification of the 2024 Mahim Assembly election results. Maharashtra Navnirman …

Thackeray Brothers' Bonhomie Before BMC Polls? Uddhav-Raj Pose Together At Wedding
1 month ago

Thackeray Brothers' Bonhomie Before BMC Polls? Uddhav-Raj Pose Together At Wedding

ABP News  

Shiv Sena head Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin, MNS chief Raj Thackeray met at a wedding function in Mumbai, raising speculation of a fresh coalition ahead of civic polls in Maharashtra. As per PTI, political observers said there is a possibility of the MNS and Sena wishing to resolve their political differences in view of the civic body elections, …

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, 1 week 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 …

How an award for Eknath Shinde drove wedge in MVA
1 month, 1 week ago

How an award for Eknath Shinde drove wedge in MVA

India Today  

Raising questions over the longevity of the Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena has come out strongly against the Nationalist Congress Party felicitating deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. It was our sentiment that Sharad Pawar should not have gone for his programme,” said Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena ’s Rajya Sabha MP and spokesperson. Pawar’s grand-nephew and NCP MLA …

Opinion – BJP juggernaut rolls on: Brand Modi stays strong, NDA leads I.N.D.I. Bloc
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opinion – BJP juggernaut rolls on: Brand Modi stays strong, NDA leads I.N.D.I. Bloc

India Today  

A fresh Mood of the Nation survey conducted by C-Voter for India Today suggests that dismissing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a waning force was premature. Despite setbacks in the June 2024 Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi remains the most popular leader, with the NDA holding a major lead over the I.N.D.I. Without delving into excessive details, the survey indicates …

EXPLAINED: What Shiv Sena (UBT)‘s Decision to Go Solo in BMC Election Means for MVA’s Future in Maharashtra
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Aaditya Thackeray meets Kejriwal in Delhi, assures unity in INDIA bloc alliance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aaditya Thackeray meets Kejriwal in Delhi, assures unity in INDIA bloc alliance

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray met Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday in the national Capital. Thackeray said all Opposition parties must unite to address the issue of voter names’ deletion and fair elections. Speaking to media persons after meeting Kejriwal, Thackeray said all Opposition parties must unite to address the issue of …

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid turmoil in Maharashtra's opposition
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Thackeray jolted as loyalist quits party to possibly join Shinde Sena
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thackeray jolted as loyalist quits party to possibly join Shinde Sena

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In yet another jolt to Uddhav Thackeray, Rajan Salvi, a senior leader from the Shiv Sena, quit the party on Wednesday. Thackeray jolted as loyalist quits party to possibly join Shinde Sena Salvi, a former MLA from Rajapur, lost in the recent assembly elections to the Shiv Sena’s Kiran Samant. Shinde’s move to get Salvi in his party is …

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Aaditya Thackeray's 'traitor' jab at Eknath Shinde after Sharad Pawar's praise
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

In Setback To Uddhav's Sena, Former MLA Rajan Salvi Resigns From Party, Likely To Switch To Shinde Camp
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In Setback To Uddhav's Sena, Former MLA Rajan Salvi Resigns From Party, Likely To Switch To Shinde Camp

ABP News  

Shiv Sena 's leader and former MLA Rajan Salvi, who represented the Rajapur Assembly constituency for three terms resigned from the party on Wednesday. Salvi faced a tough challenge in the recently held assembly elections, ultimately losing to Shiv Sena candidate Kiran Samant, the brother of Industries Minister Uday Samant. His political struggles deepened after the 2022 Shiv Sena split, …

We failed to get anti-BJP votes of Dalits, minorities: Delhi Congress chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

We failed to get anti-BJP votes of Dalits, minorities: Delhi Congress chief

The Hindu  

The Congress’s Delhi unit chief, Devender Yadav, on Monday said the party’s failure to get the votes of Dalits and minorities who are “uncomfortable with the politics of the Bharatiya Janata Party” dented its prospects in the Assembly poll. “Dalits and minorities who are uncomfortable with the politics of the BJP thought that the Aam Aadmi Party would form the …

AAP-Congress fight helped BJP in Delhi polls: Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP-Congress fight helped BJP in Delhi polls: Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress, both INDIA bloc members, fighting each other contributed to the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in the Delhi assembly polls, the Shiv Sena claimed on Monday. An editorial in the Sena mouthpiece Saamana also raised questions over the need for opposition alliances if their constituents continue to fight against each other instead of the …

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 …

Owaisi party’s entry in Delhi Assembly polls costs one MLA seat for AAP
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Owaisi party’s entry in Delhi Assembly polls costs one MLA seat for AAP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM has emerged as the third largest party in two Muslim-dominated constituencies — Okhla and Mustafabad — that it contested in the Delhi Assembly elections, relegating the Congress to fourth. MIM candidate Shifa Ur Rehman Khan got 39,558 votes or 18.8 per cent of total votes polled in Okhla, after AAP’s winning candidate Amanatullah Khan and …

Kejriwal's New Delhi To Sisodia's Jangpura: 14 Seats Where Congress Polled More Votes Than BJP's Winning Margin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kejriwal's New Delhi To Sisodia's Jangpura: 14 Seats Where Congress Polled More Votes Than BJP's Winning Margin

ABP News  

The Aam Aadmi Party was swept away by the Bharatiya Janata Party in a crushing defeat after a decade-long rule in Delhi. New Delhi BJP candidate Parvesh Verma, son of former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma, defeated Kejriwal in New Delhi, where the AAP chief had won thrice since 2013. Greater Kailash Delhi minister and AAP candidate Saurabh Bharadwaj was …

Delhi Election Results: BJP Gains Among Dalit Voters, Wrests 6 Seats from AAP
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results: BJP Gains Among Dalit Voters, Wrests 6 Seats from AAP

The Quint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which has swept away the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections by winning 48 of the 70 Assembly seats, has achieved another feat. The party has managed to gain foothold among Delhi’s Dalit voters—wresting six out of 16 seats, where the Scheduled Caste community has a significant population. Dalits in Delhi …

BJP Makes Historic Comeback In Delhi Election, But NDA Allies May Not Be Happy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP Makes Historic Comeback In Delhi Election, But NDA Allies May Not Be Happy

ABP News  

Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party won the election in Delhi with a landslide victory, the NDA allies suffered a setback in the Delhi Assembly Elections. Though the saffron party had a success rate of over 70 per cent, two of its allies contesting the Delhi polls lost their seats. The allotment of two seats to NDA allies in Bihar …

Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP Defeats AAP, Wins 48 of 70 Assembly Seats
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP Defeats AAP, Wins 48 of 70 Assembly Seats

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 08, 2025 18:30 IST - 7 MINS READ The BJP is set to stage a comeback in Delhi after more than 26 years, sweeping the Aam Aadmi Party away from the capital in another big win to extend its saffron footprint in the country. Speaking about the mandate, outgoing Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi called it …

Decoding BJP’s stunning victory in Delhi elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Decoding BJP’s stunning victory in Delhi elections

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party leaders credited the party’s stunning win in Delhi, ending a 27-year-old run of humiliating defeats -- especially because the party was in power at the Centre for 16 of those years -- to astute booth-level management; an extensive on-ground campaign; and a sharp narrative targeting Aam Aadmi Party leader and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. …

‘Had Congress, AAP been together’: INDIA bloc leaders on Delhi election results
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Had Congress, AAP been together’: INDIA bloc leaders on Delhi election results

The Hindu  

With the Aam Aadmi Party poised to lose the Delhi Assembly elections after winning there thrice consecutively, and the BJP set to comfortably win, some INDIA bloc leaders lamented that the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party should have fought the polls together against the BJP. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday weighed in on the Delhi Election trends, …

Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP’s Rekha Gupta defeats AAP’s Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes in Shalimar Bagh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP’s Rekha Gupta defeats AAP’s Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes in Shalimar Bagh

Live Mint  

Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP's Rekha Gupta secured victory in Shalimar Bagh with 68,200 votes, defeating AAP's Bandana Kumari by a margin of 29,595 votes, according to the Election Commission of India. The EC announced the Shalimar Bagh result along with the result of the Rajouri Garden constituency where BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa secured the seat by defeating AAP's A …

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: KTR Mocks Rahul Gandhi, Says 'He Helped BJP Win Again'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: KTR Mocks Rahul Gandhi, Says 'He Helped BJP Win Again'

ABP News  

Delhi Election Result 2025: As the Delhi Assembly elections unfolded on Saturday, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and former minister KT Rama Rao took a dig at Congress senior leader Rahul Gandhi, sarcastically congratulating him for "securing a victory for the BJP." In the conclave in 2023, the BRS working president had called Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s "biggest …

Delhi Elections Result: As Exit Polls predict BJP victory, Phalodi Satta Market predicts tie
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Elections Result: As Exit Polls predict BJP victory, Phalodi Satta Market predicts tie

Firstpost  

While most exit polls predicted a clear majority for the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Phalodi betting market has predicted a neck and neck contest with both parties getting around 34-36 seats The Aam Aadmi Party is looking forward to winning a fourth term in the 2025 Delhi assembly elections. The Phalodi Satta Market has predicted a much tighter contest than …

Shalimar Bagh, Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP's Rekha Gupta defeats AAP's Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shalimar Bagh, Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP's Rekha Gupta defeats AAP's Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes

India TV News  

Shalimar Bagh Assembly Election 2025 Result Live: In a significant victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party, Rekha Gupta has won the Shalimar Bagh Assembly seat in the 2025 Delhi elections. Shalimar Bagh Assembly Constituency: Candidates and Key contest AAP leader Bandana Kumari to contest against BJP leader Rekha Gupta and Congress candidate Praveen Kumar Jain in the upcoming Delhi polls …

Uddhav Thackeray Faction Rules Out Another Mass Defection
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray Faction Rules Out Another Mass Defection

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Friday dismissed reports of yet another split in the party. The party accused the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction of spreading rumours regarding defections in the party in order to divert people’s attention from the Mahayuti government’s failures in Maharashtra. Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant claimed that many leaders from the Uddhav Thackeray camp …

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