Priyanka Chaturvedi’s political career controversy: Shiv Sena MP hits back
1 year, 4 months ago

Priyanka Chaturvedi’s political career controversy: Shiv Sena MP hits back

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi hit back at Maharashtra MLA Sanjay Shirsat's claim that Aaditya Thackeray sent her to Rajya Sabha due to her beauty. Shirsat, who is a part of CM Eknath Shinde camp, attributed the statement to politician Chadrakant Khaire and stated Khaire had mentioned it about Chaturvedi and Aaditya Thackeray. "I don't need a traitor who sold his soul to tell me what I look like and why I am where I am," Priyanka Chaturvedi said "Sanjay Shirsat is a perfect example of the widespread sickness in his views on politics and women, he definitely displays his own vulgar character through his comments," Priyanka Chaturvedi said. Meanwhile, commenting on controversy, Aaditya Thackeray said there is no need to give attention people like Sanjay Shirsat, as reported by Hindustan Times.

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Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term
1 week, 2 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

‘Maharashtra SP Acts Like BJP B-Team’: Aaditya Thackeray’s ‘Hindutva’ Response After Abu Azmi’s MVA Exit Call
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

How Eknath Shinde’s star rose in Maharashtra politics
3 weeks, 5 days ago

How Eknath Shinde’s star rose in Maharashtra politics

Live Mint  

The template for political immunity from prosecution was set a year earlier, in June 2022, when the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government in Maharashtra was toppled after a dramatic coup staged by Eknath Shinde, a close aide of the Shiv Sena chieftain. An energetic political go-getter, seen sporting a flaming red tilak on his forehead and a well-trimmed beard, the short-statured …

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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

‘…pay attention to EVMs’: Priyanka Chaturvedi says Maharashtra election result raises question if it was free and fair
1 month 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 Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’
1 month ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Mumbai Election Results: Aaditya Thackeray wins; Nawab Malik loses, daughter Sana wins by over 3,000 votes
1 month ago

Mumbai Election Results: Aaditya Thackeray wins; Nawab Malik loses, daughter Sana wins by over 3,000 votes

Live Mint  

Mumbai, Thane Election results LIVE Updates: Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti secured decisive victory in Maharashtra. 8:00 PM Shiv Sena's candidate Sanjay Nirupam lost to Shiv Sena UBT's Sunil Prabhu by a narrow margin of 6,182 votes in Dindoshi seat. 7:20 PM Sanjay Raut's brother and Shiv Sena UBT candidate Sunil Raut who contested from Vikhroli, has secured the seat by …

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

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

India Today  

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

‘Why is he running away?’: Shiv Sena's Milind Deora on debate with Aaditya Thackeray
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Why is he running away?’: Shiv Sena's Milind Deora on debate with Aaditya Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Milind Deora, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena candidate from Maharashtra's Worli assembly constituency, questioned why sitting MLA Aaditya Thackeray, from Shiv Sena, is avoiding a debate. Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray. In the 2019 Maharashtra assembly elections, the BJP won 105 seats, Shiv Sena secured 56, and Congress got 44. Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party chief …

Maharashtra Polls: Priyanka Gandhi Invokes Bal Thackeray After Modi-Shah Challenged Rahul — WATCH
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Campaigning in cousin Amit’s poll debut turf, Aaditya slams MNS
1 month, 1 week ago

Campaigning in cousin Amit’s poll debut turf, Aaditya slams MNS

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday slammed the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navirman Sena while campaigning in the Mahim assembly constituency, where the MNS chief’s son Amit Thackeray is contesting against Shiv Sena ’s Mahesh Sawant and the sitting MLA Sada Sarvankar from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Campaigning in cousin Amit’s poll debut turf, Aaditya slams MNS “I …

2 Shiv Sena factions clash over alleged money distribution
1 month, 1 week ago

2 Shiv Sena factions clash over alleged money distribution

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: As the election fever in Maharashtra has reached its peak, supporters of two rival groups of Shiv Sena clashed with each other on late Tuesday night at Jogeshwari in Mumbai over the allegations of distribution of money. While Shiv Sena alleged that the Matoshree Club on Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road, controlled by Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar, was …

Maharashtra polls: Two Senas clash over election cash dole in Jogeshwari East
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra polls: Two Senas clash over election cash dole in Jogeshwari East

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Electoral tensions flared in Jogeshwari East as the Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena clashed amidst intensifying assembly election campaigns. Ravindra Waikar's wife, Manisha, is standing as a Shiv Sena candidate from Jogeshwari East. The Shiv Sena has alleged that the Matoshree Club on Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, controlled by MP Ravindra Waikar, was being used to distribute money. Waikar's …

Milind Deora calls Aaditya Thackeray 'outsider' in Worli Sena vs Sena battle
1 month, 1 week ago

Milind Deora calls Aaditya Thackeray 'outsider' in Worli Sena vs Sena battle

India Today  

Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora on Monday described his high-stakes electoral contest with Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray from Worli Assembly seat as a "political battle" and accused him of hindering development in Mumbai and Maharashtra through his "speed-breaker politics". In the Sena vs Sena battle, Deora, who left the Congress and joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena …

Why the stakes are high for Uddhav's Shiv Sena in Shivdi assembly seat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why the stakes are high for Uddhav's Shiv Sena in Shivdi assembly seat

India Today  

Ironic as it may sound, a constituency that gave the undivided Shiv Sena its first political opening in the Maharashtra assembly polls will see the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the party face the electoral test without its traditional bow and arrow symbol, its identity for almost 35 years. In June 2022, Eknath Shinde split the Shiv Sena and toppled the …

Maharashtra Assembly Election: Amit Shah criticises Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dynastic ambitions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Election: Amit Shah criticises Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dynastic ambitions

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi of “appeasement politics” as he took part in four election rallies in Maharashtra on Friday. Mr. Shah said, “The MVA and Uddhav Thackeray keep opposing the move of renaming Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar. In Karad South, Sangli and Ichalkaranji Assembly constituencies, the Home Minister took a swipe at Shiv Sena chief …

Denied ticket, top leader of Raj Thackeray's party joins Uddhav Sena
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Denied ticket, top leader of Raj Thackeray's party joins Uddhav Sena

India Today  

In a blow to the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena days ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, party youth leader Akhil Chitre joined the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena on Thursday. Chitre was welcomed into the party fold by Worli MLA and Uddhav Thackeray's son, Aditya Thackeray. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena has fielded Varun Sardesai, Aditya Thackeray's cousin, against Zeeshan Siddique. …

Arvind Sawant Apologizes for 'Sexist' Remarks Against Shaina NC, Says 'My Words Were...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arvind Sawant Apologizes for 'Sexist' Remarks Against Shaina NC, Says 'My Words Were...'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Assembly Election: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant has apologised for his alleged sexist remarks against the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's Assembly poll candidate Shaina NC. He claimed his statement was tweaked for political gains and expressed regret for the hurt caused. The controversy has sparked outrage on social media, with Shaina demanding an FIR against Sawant and calling …

Vijay's Political Debut Sparks High Expectations in Villupuram
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vijay's Political Debut Sparks High Expectations in Villupuram

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vijay makes a significant political debut at his first rally in Villupuram district, drawing lakhs of supporters eager to hear his vision for Tamil Nadu. He introduces his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), outlining its core ideologies of equality, social justice, and secularism. He calls for Tamil to be the administrative language in courts and proposes the abolition of …

Shiv Sena vs. Congress: Thackeray vs. Deora Battle Heating Up in Mumbai's Worli
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena vs. Congress: Thackeray vs. Deora Battle Heating Up in Mumbai's Worli

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray will face Eknath Shinde's Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election in Mumbai's Worli constituency. Thackeray's decision to nominate Deora has intensified the contest, marking Worli as a high-voltage battleground in the assembly polls.

Triangular Contest in Mahim: Amit Thackeray Faces Tough Battle from Shiv Sena and Eknath Shinde
2 months ago

Triangular Contest in Mahim: Amit Thackeray Faces Tough Battle from Shiv Sena and Eknath Shinde

India Today  

Raj Thackeray's son Amit faces a triangular contest in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls from the Mahim constituency. He will be contesting against Shiv Sena's Sada Sarvankar and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). Despite the competition, Amit Thackeray appears confident and believes he can secure victory.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Faces Backlash Over Potential Kurla Candidate For Polls as Sambhaji Brigade Objects
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) Faces Backlash Over Potential Kurla Candidate For Polls as Sambhaji Brigade Objects

News 18  

A controversy has erupted in Mumbai after the Sambhaji Brigade strongly opposed the Shiv Sena faction’s decision to consider former municipal councilor Pravina Morajkar as a potential candidate from the Kurla constituency. According to the Brigade, Morajkar, during her tenure as a municipal councilor, allegedly lodged false atrocity cases against more than 11 individuals from the Maratha community on various …

Shiv Sena MLA Offers Rs 11 Lakh ‘Reward’ For ‘Chopping Off Rahul Gandhi’s Tongue’, BJP Responds
3 months, 1 week 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 …

SP MP Jaya Bachchan demands apology from Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar; Opposition walks out from House
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SP MP Jaya Bachchan demands apology from Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar; Opposition walks out from House

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Friday demanded an apology from Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar after a heated exchange of words over BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari's remarks against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. Earlier today amid the demand of Opposition Rajya Sabha MPs for expunging remarks of BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari about LoP, …

Congress miffed over BJP MP's Ambani wedding jab: 'Priyanka Gandhi didn't…'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress miffed over BJP MP's Ambani wedding jab: 'Priyanka Gandhi didn't…'

Hindustan Times  

Congress leaders on Tuesday slammed Nishikant Dubey for his attack on the Gandhi family, as they said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra didn't attend Anant Ambani's wedding and the BJP MP's claims regarding this were "blatant lies". A group of porters during a meeting with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in New …

‘Where has your Hindutva gone?’: Eknath Shinde jabs Uddhav Thackeray on Shiv Sena foundation day
6 months ago

‘Where has your Hindutva gone?’: Eknath Shinde jabs Uddhav Thackeray on Shiv Sena foundation day

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday lashed out Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying the former chief minister has no right to seek votes in the name of Bal Thackeray. “Where has your Hindutva gone, you have no right to seek votes in Balasaheb Thackeray’s name,” Shinde said at a rally to mark the foundation day of the undivided …

EVM ‘hacking’ row: Who is Ravindra Waikar, Shiv Sena MP from Mumbai North West?
6 months, 1 week ago

EVM ‘hacking’ row: Who is Ravindra Waikar, Shiv Sena MP from Mumbai North West?

Hindustan Times  

A fresh political slugfest erupted after a report by Mid-Day newspaper that claimed that a relative of the Shiv Sena candidate in Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency Ravindra Waikar was found using a mobile phone “connected” to an electronic voting machine during the counting of votes on June 4. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} However, Vandana Suryavanshi, returning officer of the Mumbai …

EVM ‘hacking’ row: Who is Ravindra Waikar, Shiv Sena MP from Mumbai North West?
6 months, 1 week ago

EVM ‘hacking’ row: Who is Ravindra Waikar, Shiv Sena MP from Mumbai North West?

Hindustan Times  

A fresh political slugfest erupted after a report by Mid-Day newspaper that claimed that a relative of the Shiv Sena candidate in Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency Ravindra Waikar was found using a mobile phone “connected” to an electronic voting machine during the counting of votes on June 4. However, Vandana Suryavanshi, returning officer of the Mumbai North West …

Priyanka Chaturvedi justifies attack on Kangana Ranaut
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Priyanka Chaturvedi justifies attack on Kangana Ranaut

Op India  

On 6th June actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut was slapped at Chandigarh airport by a woman personnel named Kulwinder Kaur belonging to the Central Industrial Security Force as the latter was furious at her because of her criticism of the farmers’ protest. कल को चिंदी गठबंधन के MP को भी कोई थप्पड़ पेल दे तो रोना मत, जो गलत है वो गलत …

Devendra Fadnavis takes 'Page 3' jibe at Aaditya Thackeray's political future
7 months, 1 week ago

Devendra Fadnavis takes 'Page 3' jibe at Aaditya Thackeray's political future

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday took a jibe at former minister and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray and said that the state is not run by Page 3. When asked about Aaditya Thackeray's potential to become the Chief Minister, Fadnavis said, "He was a minister for two and a half years and you …

BJP's Hindutva is ‘gaumutradhari’: Uddhav Thackeray
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Hindutva is ‘gaumutradhari’: Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying the party's Hindutva is ‘gaumutradhari’, while his party's Hindutva is “reformist”. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray Thackeray's comment comes shortly after union home minister Amit Shah attacked the Shiv Sena over its Hindutva ideology. Even though the BJP got a higher number of seats, since …

Mahayuti Resolves Seat Sharing Disputes, Narayan Rane To Contest From Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mahayuti Resolves Seat Sharing Disputes, Narayan Rane To Contest From Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg

Deccan Chronicle  

The alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP — Mahayuti — has managed to sort out its internal differences over the Lok Sabha seats of Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Thane, Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Palghar and Osmanabad. According to an insider in the Mahayuti, the BJP would contest Satara, Thane and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, while Shiv Sena is likely to contest from Aurangabad and Palghar …

On remarks against Kangana Ranaut, Anurag Thakur's ‘Shakti’ jibe at Rahul Gandhi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

On remarks against Kangana Ranaut, Anurag Thakur's ‘Shakti’ jibe at Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister Anurag Thakur slammed the Congress party after demeaning remarks against BJP candidate and actress Kangana Ranaut sparked a political row. BJP candidate and actress Kangana Ranaut A political row erupted when derogatory comments against Kangana Ranaut were posted on the social media handle of senior Congress leader Supriya Shrinate. Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jairam Thakur also condemned …

Uddhav Thackeray's close aide MLA Ravindra Waikar joins Shinde-led Shiv Sena ahead of Lok Sabha elections
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray's close aide MLA Ravindra Waikar joins Shinde-led Shiv Sena ahead of Lok Sabha elections

India TV News  

Shiv Sena MLA Ravindra Waikar on Sunday joined the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Waikar, an MLA from Mumbai's Jogeshwari area, is a close aide of Uddhav Thackeray. He switched to Shinde's Sena in the presence of Mahrashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at 'Varsha', the official residence of the CM …

Uddhav Thackeray challenges CM Shinde and Speaker for public debate over real Shiv Sena status
11 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray challenges CM Shinde and Speaker for public debate over real Shiv Sena status

India TV News  

Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena faction affected by the disqualification ruling recognising Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led party as the genuine Shiv Sena, has announced his intent to challenge the decision in what he terms the "people's court." Addressing the people's court Speaking at a "people's court" gathering in Worli, the constituency of his son Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray …

Shinde camp moves Bombay HC over Maharashtra Speaker’s verdict: Here’s why
11 months, 1 week ago

Shinde camp moves Bombay HC over Maharashtra Speaker’s verdict: Here’s why

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction moved the Bombay High Court against the Maharashtra Speaker's decision to not disqualify members of Uddhav Thackeray's faction of the Shiv Sena, Bar and Bench reported on Monday. Petitions filed on January 12 by Bharat Gogavale, the chief whip of the ruling Shiv Sena, said they were challenging the "legality, propriety and correctness" of …

In Milind Deora, Shinde Sena gets a much needed ‘Delhi face’
11 months, 1 week ago

In Milind Deora, Shinde Sena gets a much needed ‘Delhi face’

The Hindu  

The BJP views former Union Minister in the United Progressive Alliance government, Milind Deora, joining the Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena as a move that would provide Mr. Shinde’s faction a “Delhi face”, lacking currently, and that many more such crossovers were likely once seat-sharing talks in the INDIA bloc parties got seriously underway. Milind Deora, if not …

Thackeray Sena and Congress sparring over Mumbai South seat spark rumours of Milind Deora joining Shinde camp
11 months, 1 week ago

Thackeray Sena and Congress sparring over Mumbai South seat spark rumours of Milind Deora joining Shinde camp

The Hindu  

The ongoing rift between the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and their ally, the Congress, over the Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency has sparked intense speculation over Mumbai Congress leader Milind Deora, the ex-MP of Mumbai South, defecting to the ruling Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena even as Mr. Deora rebuffed such ‘rumours’ on Saturday. This drew sharp criticism from Congress leaders …

16 Sena (UBT) legislators including Aaditya to follow Shinde camp whip: Speaker
11 months, 1 week ago

16 Sena (UBT) legislators including Aaditya to follow Shinde camp whip: Speaker

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Sixteen Shiv Sena legislators including Aaditya Thackeray will have to abide by the whip issued by the Eknath Shinde-led Sena in the Maharashtra assembly, speaker Rahul Narwekar has said. Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray “Every member of a legislative party has to follow the whip issued by the whip of the party. So whoever is the member of the …

Aspirations of Marathi manoos still with Uddhav while Shinde makes off with party flag
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Aspirations of Marathi manoos still with Uddhav while Shinde makes off with party flag

Hindustan Times  

Though it will be challenged in court, Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s verdict on Wednesday ruling that the Shinde faction is the real Shiv Sena marks the end of the Bal Keshav Thackeray era in Maharashtra politics. Second, the Mumbaikar Marathi manoos may, for sheer survival, rally behind Uddhav Thackeray in a last-ditch attempt to keep the fractured Sena going, and also …

Speaker has no option but to recognise Uddhav as Shiv Sena president, says lawyer
1 year ago

Speaker has no option but to recognise Uddhav as Shiv Sena president, says lawyer

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena on Monday contended that Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar has no option but to recoginse the faction led by Mr Thackeray as the Shiv Sena party. He said that the Speaker has to only “prima facie” determine the leadership structure of Shiv Sena and only Thackeray is the party president as per …

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut faces legal action over article against PM Modi in 'Saamana'
1 year ago

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut faces legal action over article against PM Modi in 'Saamana'

India TV News  

Tensions rise as Shiv Sena's leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut finds himself entangled in a legal battle following the filing of an FIR against him. Yavatmal police took action on Monday by registering a case against Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, who serves as the executive editor of the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana.' The move comes in response to …

Uddhav was inaccessible, Shinde gave justice to all: Maharashtra minister
1 year ago

Uddhav was inaccessible, Shinde gave justice to all: Maharashtra minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra minister Uday Samant on Monday said that Uddhav Thackeray was affectionately called ‘Paksha Pramukh’ by everyone in Shiv Sena, but it was not his official post as per the party constitution. In his voluntary statement, Mr. Samant said that all Shiv Sena leaders and party functionaries looked upto Mr. Shinde to solve their issues. Advocate Kamat pointed out …

Sena vs Sena Dussehra rally: Thackeray corners Shinde over Maratha reservation
1 year, 2 months ago

Sena vs Sena Dussehra rally: Thackeray corners Shinde over Maratha reservation

The Hindu  

The struggle for supremacy over the hearts and minds of the Shiv Sena cadre was played out in earnest during the rival Dussehra rallies of CM Eknath Shinde and former CM Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday, with Mr. Shinde accusing Mr. Thackeray of forsaking his father, Bal Thackeray’s Hindutva and prostrating himself before the Congress. Mr. Thackeray, in turn, cornered Mr. …

‘Won't surprised if they hug Hamas, Hizbul’: Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray at Dussehra rally
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Won't surprised if they hug Hamas, Hizbul’: Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray at Dussehra rally

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday lashed out at Shiv Sena faction chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of burying the Hindutva ideology of Sena founder Bal Thackeray for power. In his Dussehra rally address at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, Shinde without naming Thackeray accused him of backstabbing the late Sena founder. "Won't be surprised if they ally with Asaduddin Owaisi-led …

Shinde camp warns Uddhav MPs for violating whip on women’s quota bill
1 year, 2 months ago

Shinde camp warns Uddhav MPs for violating whip on women’s quota bill

The Hindu  

The ruling Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena faction has warned of imminent action against four Lok Sabha MPs from the rival Uddhav Thackeray Sena camp for violating the party whip and failing to support the women’s reservation bill. Notices have been issued to Sena MPs — Vinayak Raut, Omraje Nimbalkar, Rajan Vichare and Sanjay Jadhav for their alleged “inaction on the …

Priyanka Chaturvedi pens RS Chairman over ‘political sloganeering by visitors’
1 year, 3 months ago

Priyanka Chaturvedi pens RS Chairman over ‘political sloganeering by visitors’

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Priyanka Chaturvedi, who represents Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, has penned a letter to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankar. "I must express dismay that, despite the Rajya Sabha’s stringent security measures and the diligence of its marshals, an individual was able to indulge in political sloganeering. Admission to Visitors' Galleries of Rajya Sabha is …

Shiv Sena MP Recites Hanuman Chalisa in Lok Sabha, Slams Uddhav Sena Over Alliance With Cong - News18
1 year, 4 months ago

Shiv Sena MP Recites Hanuman Chalisa in Lok Sabha, Slams Uddhav Sena Over Alliance With Cong - News18

News 18  

Lashing out at Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Tuesday recited “Hanuman Chalisa” in Lok Sabha alleging that it was not allowed in Maharashtra during the Maha Vikas Aghadi regime. Without naming Uddhav Thackeray, he said they cheated the voters of Maharashtra and moved away from the ideology of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. VIDEO | Shiv Sena …

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