Sanjay Raut should shut up, with Ajit Pawar's support we will prove majority with 170 MLAs: BJP
5 years, 1 month ago

Sanjay Raut should shut up, with Ajit Pawar's support we will prove majority with 170 MLAs: BJP

India Today  

Moments after BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra's chief minister Saturday morning, the BJP came out all guns blazing against its former ally - Shiv Sena - and said the party should now keep quiet. Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil said Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut should "now at least keep silent". pic.twitter.com/6G6W3q290B ANI November 23, 2019 Attacking the Shiv Sena, Chandrakant Patil said the party "betrayed" the mandate given to the pre-poll alliance of the BJP and Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, BJP leader Girish Mahajan said the BJP will prove its majority with the support of over 170 MLAs on the floor of the Maharashtra assembly. Ajit Pawar has given a letter to Governor about support of his MLAs and as he is legislative party leader of NCP, which means all NCP MLAs have supported us #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/shVRc0HmWy ANI November 23, 2019 "Ajit Pawar has given a letter to Governor BS Koshiyari about support of his MLAs and as he is NCP's legislative party leader.

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Sanjay Raut defends Shiv Sena (UBT)’s decision to go solo for local polls: ‘Congress leaders should have the habit…’
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Sanjay Raut defends Shiv Sena (UBT)’s decision to go solo for local polls: ‘Congress leaders should have the habit…’

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A day after Shiv Sena decided to contest solo in the Maharashtra local body polls, the party's Rajya Sabha parliamentarian Sanjay Raut said on Sunday that he had never called for a dissolution of the opposition INDIA bloc or the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra, reported Hindustan Times. INDIA bloc and MVA alliances: The INDIA bloc and MVA alliances …

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'
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Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'

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Ajit Pawar controversial statement: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his temper during an event on Sunday, addressing the people of his constituency, Baramati. In the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party alliance, known as 'Mahayuti', secured a resounding victory, winning 230 out of 288 seats. Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena claimed …

'Gadchiroli's development good for Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut praises Devendra Fadnavis, CM responds
1 week, 6 days ago

'Gadchiroli's development good for Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut praises Devendra Fadnavis, CM responds

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Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut is known for his sharp attacks on the ruling Shiv Sena-BJP alliance in Maharashtra. However, in a rare move, Sanjay Raut on Friday praised Devendra Fadnavis and said they praised Maharashtra Chief Minister in the Saamana editorial as the state government had done a "commendable job" by getting the Naxalites operating in Gadchiroli district to …

MLA Jankar raises questions on Ajit’s victory, EVM usage
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

MLA Jankar raises questions on Ajit’s victory, EVM usage

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Nationalist Congress Party MLA Uttam Jankar, representing the Malshiras assembly constituency, has raised doubt over the credibility of the electronic voting machine, questioning deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s victory in the recent state assembly polls. NCP MLA Uttam Jankar has raised doubt over the credibility of EVM, questioning deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s victory in the recent state assembly …

Sanjay Raut hints at Uddhav Sena's solo fight in Mumbai civic polls
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sanjay Raut hints at Uddhav Sena's solo fight in Mumbai civic polls

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday hinted that his party, led by Uddhav Thackeray, may contest the upcoming Mumbai local body polls alone, without an alliance with Congress and Sharad Pawar’s NCP. Raut said that party workers are demanding to contest the Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls alone and mentioned that the party chief will take a decision after consulting …

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker
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1 month ago

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar was on Monday elected unopposed as the speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and 'real Shiv Sena' after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. In the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti …

Maharashtra: CM Devendra Fadnavis wins trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs
1 month, 1 week ago

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

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

Rahul Narvekar, BJP MLA, elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker for second term
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Narvekar, BJP MLA, elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker for second term

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BJP MLA Rahul Narvekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and “real Shiv Sena” after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. Maharashtra Assembly election results Notably, in the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly …

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MLA says party ‘could have won 90-100 seats if…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM

Hindustan Times  

Amid suspense over the new Maharashtra chief minister pick, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday hit out at BJP's Mahayuti partners Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, calling their parties 'sub-companies of the Bharatiya Janata Party.' Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut argued that this Mahayuti alliance had restricted Shiv Sena and NCP's ability to make decisions. Sanjay Raut on who …

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs
1 month, 3 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 MP calls for Bihar pattern in Maharashtra, pushing Eknath Shinde for CM amid support for Devendra Fadnavis
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

'Maharashtra CM Should Have Just One Qualification...': Sanjay Raut's Dig At Modi, Shah
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Maharashtra CM Should Have Just One Qualification...': Sanjay Raut's Dig At Modi, Shah

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Amid the speculations around who will become Maharashtra's next Chief Minister, Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has made a sensational claim. They have already demonstrated this in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.” Raut slammed the BJP leadership, saying, “If Modi were a true national leader, he wouldn’t need to do such things. Such actions are carried out …

Maharashtra Elections 2024: Sanjay Raut's Bold Statement On CM Face Sparks Debate | ABP News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Elections 2024: Sanjay Raut's Bold Statement On CM Face Sparks Debate | ABP News

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In a recent statement, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut made a bold remark regarding the upcoming Chief Minister of Maharashtra, saying, "Whoever becomes the Chief Minister will talk about the benefits for Gujarat." Raut's comment seems to refer to the ongoing political developments in Maharashtra and raises questions about the state's leadership. Raut’s criticism also extended to the current electoral …

Dismal performance in Maharashtra polls bars Sharad Pawar, Priyanka Chaturvedi and Sanjay Raut from Rajya Sabha return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dismal performance in Maharashtra polls bars Sharad Pawar, Priyanka Chaturvedi and Sanjay Raut from Rajya Sabha return

Hindustan Times  

In the absence of enough support in their parties, NCP president Sharad Pawar along with Priyanka Chaturvedi and Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena, will not be able to return to the Rajya Sabha. Sharad Pawar had earlier said that this would be his final term in the Rajya Sabha. The BJP-led alliance's resounding victory in Maharashtra has strengthened its chances …

Sanjay Raut blames ex-Chief Justice Chandrachud for Maharashtra poll drubbing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut blames ex-Chief Justice Chandrachud for Maharashtra poll drubbing

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In the wake of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has made explosive claims, blaming former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for the Maha Vikas Aghadi's defeat. Raut's explosive remark comes after his earlier statement wherein he accused the Mahayuti alliance of "stealing" seats. The Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray managed just 20 seats, …

Make Shinde CM again, say Sena MLAs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Make Shinde CM again, say Sena MLAs

Hindustan Times  

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

Raut blames ex-CJI Chandrachud for empowering defectors after MVA loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Raut blames ex-CJI Chandrachud for empowering defectors after MVA loss

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday slammed former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, alleging that he had removed the fear of the law from politicians who defected from parties in Maharashtra. The Shiv Sena leader's statement comes after his party faced a severe drubbing in the state assembly elections, as it managed to clinch only 20 …

Raut blames former CJI Chandrachud for MVA’s defeat in Maharashtra polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Raut blames former CJI Chandrachud for MVA’s defeat in Maharashtra polls

The Hindu  

A day after the landslide victory of the Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra election, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut blamed former Chief Justice of India D.Y. ALSO FOLLOW: Maharashtra Government formation LIVE updates: Mahayuti alliance to form government on November 25, CM face to be decided collectively Mr. Raut was referring to disqualification pleas against the MLAs who sided with …

Eknath Shinde unanimously elected Shiv Sena's legislative party leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde unanimously elected Shiv Sena's legislative party leader

India Today  

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

Maharashtra polls: At 85%, BJP’s strike rate highest in state
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

‘…pay attention to EVMs’: Priyanka Chaturvedi says Maharashtra election result raises question if it was free and fair
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘…pay attention to EVMs’: Priyanka Chaturvedi says Maharashtra election result raises question if it was free and fair

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election Result 2024: Hours after Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut alleged conspiracy behind Maharashtra assembly election results, party MP Priyanka Chaturvedi too refused to accept the verdict. Election Results 2024 Live Updates Her remark came after counting trends showed Mahayuti, which comprises the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, leading in 200 seats. “I went to so many places …

Maharashtra polls: In Mumbai, BJP outdoes Eknath Shinde's Sena, Ajit Pawar's NCP in trouble
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Election Results: Will Devendra Fadnavis replace Eknath Shinde as Maharashtra CM after BJP becomes largest party?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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

'Fishy': Sanjay Raut's 'conspiracy' reaction to Mahayuti's strong performance in Maharashtra
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Fishy': Sanjay Raut's 'conspiracy' reaction to Mahayuti's strong performance in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra election result: As the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance consolidated its lead amid counting for the Maharashtra assembly election, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on Saturday that early elections point to a conspiracy. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut addressing media outside Saamana office, in Mumbai "I see a big conspiracy in this," he told reporters as early trends showed that …

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Sanjay Raut on Mahayuti inching towards win: 'How is it that MVA is not getting even 75 seats in Maharashtra?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut on Mahayuti inching towards win: 'How is it that MVA is not getting even 75 seats in Maharashtra?

India TV News  

Shiv Sena-UBT leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday rejected the verdict of Mahayuti inching towards a landslide victory and claimed that the ruling establishment has done some 'gabad'. The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance appeared set to retain power in Maharashtra and was leading in 204 of the 288 assembly seats, as per the latest figures by the Election Commission. Indicating a …

Maharashtra polls: What went wrong for the MVA?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: What went wrong for the MVA?

New Indian Express  

After winning 31 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra in the recent Lok Sabha elections, the opposition alliance, the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi, grew overconfident that the Maharashtra electorate would support them in the state assembly polls as well. As a result, Sharad Pawar, who has the base and capacity to contest 60 to 65 seats with strong footing—as he …

INTERVIEW | Mahayuti is marching towards clear majority in Maharashtra polls: BJP leader Ashish Shelar
2 months ago

INTERVIEW | Mahayuti is marching towards clear majority in Maharashtra polls: BJP leader Ashish Shelar

New Indian Express  

Excerpts: As the Mumbai BJP president and a senior BJP leader, are you satisfied with the seat sharing with your alliance partners in the Mahayuti? But what about the Mahim state assembly constituency where MNS chief Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray is contesting the assembly elections but the Shiv Sena MLA refused to concede the seat despite the BJP’s insistence? …

'Maharashtra Is Unsafe When...': Sanjay Raut Hits Back At PM Modi's 'Ek Hai To Safe Hai' Comment
2 months ago

'Maharashtra Is Unsafe When...': Sanjay Raut Hits Back At PM Modi's 'Ek Hai To Safe Hai' Comment

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday launched a blazing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'Ek Hai, To Safe Hai' remark at a rally in Maharashtra on Friday. Sanjay Raut Attacks Raj Thackeray Sanjay Raut also attacked Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray. Raut said that Raj Thackeray is merely reading the script …

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut Hints at Uddhav Thackeray's Return as Maharashtra Chief Minister
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut Hints at Uddhav Thackeray's Return as Maharashtra Chief Minister

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expresses his support for Uddhav Thackeray to become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra again. He suggests that Congress should present a strong candidate if they have one, with Nana Patole being his preferred choice. Raut's comments indicate a potential shift in political dynamics within the state, with the focus shifting towards consolidating support within the …

MVA Reaches Consensus On 210 Seats, Says Sanjay Raut; Mahayuti Likely Finalised Seat-Sharing Formula
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

MVA Reaches Consensus On 210 Seats, Says Sanjay Raut; Mahayuti Likely Finalised Seat-Sharing Formula

ABP News  

The MVA has reached a consensus on 210 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections, with the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) on the same page. This agreement is a significant step towards ensuring a united front against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The MVA allies have engaged in discussions with NCP to resolve the issue, and the results of the …

Shiv Sena's Masterstroke: How the First List of Mahayuti, MVA Candidates Was Decided
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena's Masterstroke: How the First List of Mahayuti, MVA Candidates Was Decided

Hindustan Times  

The three constituents of the Mahayuti alliance are facing a tough decision on who to field as their candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. The Shiv Sena (UBT) is profiting from the tricky maneuvering of its opponents' camp, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to drop several MLAs whose assembly segments trailed in the Lok Sabha election earlier …

Shiv Sena MLA Offers Rs 11 Lakh ‘Reward’ For ‘Chopping Off Rahul Gandhi’s Tongue’, BJP Responds
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena MLA Offers Rs 11 Lakh ‘Reward’ For ‘Chopping Off Rahul Gandhi’s Tongue’, BJP Responds

ABP News  

In a highly controversial statement, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has announced a reward of Rs 11 lakh to anyone who chops off Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's tongue, following Rahul’s remarks on scrapping the reservation system. Following the remarks, an FIR was registered against the Shiv Sena MLA under sections 351, 351, 192, and 351 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at …

Shiv Sena MLA offers ₹11 lakh for ‘chopping off’ Rahul Gandhi's tongue, sparks row
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena MLA offers ₹11 lakh for ‘chopping off’ Rahul Gandhi's tongue, sparks row

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad sparked a row on Monday after a video of him offering ₹11 lakh to anyone who “chops off” Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi's tongue went viral on social media. Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction MLA Sanjay Gaikwad “While he was abroad, Rahul Gandhi said that he wants to finish off the reservation system in …

Maharashtra Polls: Sanjay Raut Predicts Ajit Pawar's Defeat From This Seat, Says 'His Remorse Is Of No Use’
4 months ago

Maharashtra Polls: Sanjay Raut Predicts Ajit Pawar's Defeat From This Seat, Says 'His Remorse Is Of No Use’

ABP News  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said there is no point in Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar "repenting" some of his political actions and claimed the NCP leader would lose the upcoming assembly poll from his home turf Baramati. Raut's remarks came after Ajit Pawar recently admitted publicly that he had made a mistake by fielding his …

BJP’s dilemma over MLAs in Maharashtra: Going with fresh faces may spark dissent
5 months ago

BJP’s dilemma over MLAs in Maharashtra: Going with fresh faces may spark dissent

Hindustan Times  

The BJP top brass in the state has been grappling with a question ahead of the assembly polls: how to deny tickets to some of its MLAs. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde with State deputy chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. On Friday, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had a meeting with RSS functionaries and discussed various issues related …

Maharashtra council polls crucial test for political parties ahead of Assembly elections
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra council polls crucial test for political parties ahead of Assembly elections

The Hindu  

The biennial elections to 11 seats in the Maharashtra legislative council from the MLA quota will be a crucial test for the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi ahead of the Assembly elections to be held later this year. The Bharatiya Janata Party has 103 MLAs, followed by the Ajit Pawar-led NCP's 40, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's 38. …

Maharashtra election results 2024: Sharad Pawar issues 1st statement, says ‘Sabak aam janata ne sikhaya’
7 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra election results 2024: Sharad Pawar issues 1st statement, says ‘Sabak aam janata ne sikhaya’

Live Mint  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has issued first statement as the counting of votes in Maharashtra is still underway. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Maharashtra Election Results 2024 Live Updates Maharashtra which witnessed a change in government mid-term and double splits in Maha Vikas Aghadi, saw political gains in the Lok Sabha polls. Election Results 2024 Live Updates: While addressing a press …

Maharashtra Election results 2024: Full list of winners in Lok Sabha election
7 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Election results 2024: Full list of winners in Lok Sabha election

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: The BJP-led NDA fell significantly short of its target of bagging 45-plus seats in Maharashtra, going by the results and latest trends in counting of votes till 10.40 pm. Maharashtra Election Results 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party suffered a setback in Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra on June 4, with its tally dwindling by less than …

Sanjay Raut backs Rahul Gandhi as next PM
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut backs Rahul Gandhi as next PM

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to become the next Prime Minister of India. All of us will be backing Rahul Gandhi,” Mr. Raut said. The Shiv Sena leader also took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 45-hour-long meditation at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari. Calling Mr. …

'BJP, NCP leaders didn't want Eknath Shinde as CM in 2019', says Sanjay Raut
7 months, 4 weeks ago

'BJP, NCP leaders didn't want Eknath Shinde as CM in 2019', says Sanjay Raut

India TV News  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut today claimed that NCP and BJP leaders, who are part of the present government in Maharashtra, did not want Eknath Shinde as the chief minister in 2019. Talking to reporters, Raut also claimed that NCP leaders like Ajit Pawar, Dilip Walse Patil and Sunil Tatkare had opposed Shinde's name for the CM's post saying they …

Parbhani: Two strong candidates make this a close Lok Sabha poll fight
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Parbhani: Two strong candidates make this a close Lok Sabha poll fight

Hindustan Times  

Parbhani: Parbhani in central Maharashtra is witnessing a close contest between sitting Shiv Sena MP Sanjay alias Bandu Jadhav and Dhangar leader Mahadev Jankar who has been fielded as the Mahayuti candidate. Sanjay Jadhav said that the ruling alliance accommodated Jankar in Parbhani to safeguard Madha and Baramati constituencies in western Maharashtra. Sanjay Jadhav, the sitting MP who had also …

BJP, Shiv Sena likely to get 3 Maharashtra seats each in final call
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP, Shiv Sena likely to get 3 Maharashtra seats each in final call

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The ruling Mahayuti is yet to take a call on the final seat-share numbers even though there are only two days remaining to issue the notification for the fifth and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Three of the six contentious constituencies are Nashik, Thane and Mumbai South on which both parties have staked their claim; while from …

Prakash Ambedkar-led VBA accuses Sanjay Raut of stabbing it in the back, conspiracy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Prakash Ambedkar-led VBA accuses Sanjay Raut of stabbing it in the back, conspiracy

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi on Thursday accused Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut of "stabbing" it in the back amid seat sharing talks with the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Ambedkar was in talks with the MVA, which comprises the Congress, the Nationalist Congress and the Shiv Sena, for the Lok Sabha polls but recently announced candidates on several seats. …

Sanjay Nirupam warns Congress after Uddhav Sena's list for Mumbai, says 'all options are open'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjay Nirupam warns Congress after Uddhav Sena's list for Mumbai, says 'all options are open'

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Sanjay Nirupam warned Congress after Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena's list for Mumbai was announced today. After Shiv Sena announced candidates for five Lok Sabha seats in Mumbai, Maharashtra Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam said, "Shiv Sena should not take an extreme stand. "Out of six seats in Mumbai, Shiv Sena …

Amid resentment over seat sharing within Mahayuti, Shiv Sena (Shinde) camp leader urges Modi, Shah to put Maharashtra BJP in line
10 months, 1 week ago

Amid resentment over seat sharing within Mahayuti, Shiv Sena (Shinde) camp leader urges Modi, Shah to put Maharashtra BJP in line

The Hindu  

Amid smouldering resentment within the Mahayuti allies in Maharashtra over seat sharing, the sabre-rattling between the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party continued with senior Shinde camp leader Ramdas Kadam warning his bigger ally that it should not attempt to deceive them while exhorting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah to “pull up” Maharashtra …

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