Upset that Uddhav Thackeray is not the CM, Shiv Sena worker attempts suicide
5 years, 3 months ago

Upset that Uddhav Thackeray is not the CM, Shiv Sena worker attempts suicide

Op India  

A Shiv Sena supporter has allegedly attempted to end his life in Maharashtra’s Washim district after he was upset over party chief Uddhav Thackeray missing out on becoming the chief minister. As Jadhav got the news that Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the chief minister, an upset Jadhav inflicted several cuts on his hands with a blade, an official at Digras police station said. Read: Maharashtra: Prof Zaheer Syed ‘went into a shock and fell sick’ after BJP forms government in state with Ajit Pawar’s support Soon, a traffic policeman saw Jadhav slashing his hands with the blade and ran towards him and thwarted his suicide bid, the official said. The previous night, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut had announced that Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray had agreed to become the chief minister of Maharashtra.

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Uddhav never phoned Rane for Aaditya, says Raut
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4 hours, 7 minutes ago

Uddhav never phoned Rane for Aaditya, says Raut

Hindustan Times  

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

Raj Thackeray reorganises MNS, appoints Mumbai chief for the first time
4 hours, 59 minutes ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Disha Salian death: Mahayuti divided over targeting Aaditya
3 days, 5 hours ago

Disha Salian death: Mahayuti divided over targeting Aaditya

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Only hours after the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena demanded the arrest of Aaditya Thackeray in the now controversial death of Disha Salian, the young Sena leader is winning support from Mahayuti allies, and even some BJP and Sena legislators. Mumbai: Shiv Sena leaders stage a protest over the June 2020 accidental death case of Disha Salian during the …

‘Remove Aurangzeb’s Grave, But Call Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar Too’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Dig At BJP
5 days, 17 hours ago

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

ABP News  

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

Uddhav Sena leader pleaded with PM, sought relief from cases: Eknath Shinde
6 days, 7 hours ago

Uddhav Sena leader pleaded with PM, sought relief from cases: Eknath Shinde

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday alleged that a senior leader from the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena secretly met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pleading for his support and a way back into the ruling Mahayuti government. In a dramatic speech during the Legislative Council session, Shinde accused the Thackeray faction of abandoning the principles of …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
6 days, 7 hours ago

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

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted over the Nagpur clashes that left over 30 people injured as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the violence was planned, and the Opposition alleged failure on the government's part. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the violence was a "planned conspiracy". VIDEO | On Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Such …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
6 days, 7 hours ago

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

India Today  

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

'State law and order has collapsed': Nagpur clash sparks Opposition outrage
6 days, 7 hours ago

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

India Today  

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

BJP wants to make Maharashtra the next Manipur: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur riots
6 days, 7 hours ago

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

India Today  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

'Mohan Bhagwat Didn't Go...': Uddhav Responds To Shinde's Remark On Not Going For Maha Kumbh
2 weeks ago

'Mohan Bhagwat Didn't Go...': Uddhav Responds To Shinde's Remark On Not Going For Maha Kumbh

ABP News  

Shiv Sena chief on Sunday responded to the question raised by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over why the former did not attend the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Last month, Shinde took a dig at Thackeray for not attending the recently-concluded Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj saying he was scared of calling himself a Hindu. Responding to the …

Maha minister resigns over Sarpanch’s killing
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Maha minister resigns over Sarpanch’s killing

Hindustan Times  

Controversial Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the cabinet on Tuesday citing health grounds, which was promptly accepted by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Maha minister resigns over Sarpanch’s killing Munde, a leader of the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, was under mounting pressure to quit following the arrest of his election manager in the murder of a popular village head …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in MVA

The Hindu  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

Op India  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

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

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray, Uddhav camp leaders

India Today  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA plotted to frame Devendra Fadnavis? Probe on
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA plotted to frame Devendra Fadnavis? Probe on

Live Mint  

The Maharashtra government has established a Special Investigation Team to investigate an alleged conspiracy by the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi regime to file false criminal cases against prominent leaders Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde. This decision follows claims made by BJP's Pravin Darekar during the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislative Council in December 2024, where he alleged that there …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

'Wounded Tiger' Vs 'Inheritor': Uddhav, Shinde Hold Parallel Rallies To Mark Balasaheb's Birth Anniversary
2 months ago

'Wounded Tiger' Vs 'Inheritor': Uddhav, Shinde Hold Parallel Rallies To Mark Balasaheb's Birth Anniversary

ABP News  

The rival Shiv Sena camps in Maharashtra held parallel public rallies in Mumbai on the 99th birth anniversary of party founder Bal Thackeray. While Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray used the event to launch an attack on the 'traitors', rival camp leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the people have given their verdict on which is …

Shiv Sena (UBT) demands Bharat Ratna for Bal Thackeray
2 months ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) demands Bharat Ratna for Bal Thackeray

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena on Thursday demanded the Bharat Ratna for Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray. Speaking on the occasion of the late leader's 99th birth anniversary, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said the BJP-led government has in the last ten years conferred the country's highest civilian honour on some persons who did not deserve it. If you give Bharat …

Shiv Sena backs BJP for Delhi Assembly polls
2 months ago

Shiv Sena backs BJP for Delhi Assembly polls

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Tuesday announced its support for the BJP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly election, further strengthening their long-standing alliance. Shiv Sena’s Delhi State chief, Sandeep Chaudhary, handed over a letter of support to BJP Delhi State president Virendra Sachdeva, confirming their partnership. I have directed the Shiv Sena Delhi …

Na ghar ka na ghat ka: Shiv Sena MP says Sanjay Raut threw Uddhav Thackeray in a ‘deep hole’
2 months, 1 week ago

Na ghar ka na ghat ka: Shiv Sena MP says Sanjay Raut threw Uddhav Thackeray in a ‘deep hole’

Live Mint  

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Tueesday launched a blistering attack on Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. Mhaske also added, "Sanjay Raut threw Uddhav Thackeray into a deep hole". On Tuesday, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole said his party does not feel the need to reply to Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's statements as "Raut is not an …

Uddhav's Sena to solo for Maha corp polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav's Sena to solo for Maha corp polls

Deccan Chronicle  

The relations among the MVA partners were strained after the Lok Sabha election due to a number of reasons, including Congress and NCP’s refusal to declare Uddhav Thackeray as the chief ministerial candidate before the Assembly elections. After the MVA’s crushing defeat in the Assembly polls, the tensions in the alliance escalated with all parties blaming each other for the …

Uddhav is not an enemy: Fadnavis
2 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav is not an enemy: Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: Ahead of the local self-government elections, including the crucial Mumbai municipal polls, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday made a significant statement, suggesting that political equations could change in the future. He noted that former chief minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is not an enemy, signalling a potential rapprochement between the BJP and Shiv Sena. During the …

Uddhav Sena to fight Mumbai civic polls alone as INDIA bloc rift widens
2 months, 1 week 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?
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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 …

Priyanka Chaturvedi tries to guilt-trip BJP after death of Manmohan Singh. plan backfires as 'hijada' comment of Thackeray surfaces
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Priyanka Chaturvedi tries to guilt-trip BJP after death of Manmohan Singh. plan backfires as 'hijada' comment of Thackeray surfaces

Op India  

Hours after Manmohan Singh passed away, Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday sought to exploit the death of the former Prime Minister for political vendetta. She claimed that words of grief expressed by BJP leaders are somehow reflective of ‘hypocrisy.’ Priyanka Chaturvedi brazened out, “This cabinet led by the PM may have words to express their grief on the …

Elections over, rivalry gone?
3 months ago

Elections over, rivalry gone?

Hindustan Times  

With Mahayuti returning to power with a thumping majority by winning 235 out of 288 seats and reducing opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi to just 50 seats, it looked like the coming five years would see a clear dominance of the ruling parties. Nagpur, Dec 15 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a press conference ahead of the swearing-in ceremony …

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

Chaos erupts in Maharashtra council over Shinde's political jibes
3 months ago

Chaos erupts in Maharashtra council over Shinde's political jibes

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Legislative Council descended into disorder on Thursday when senior Shiv Sena member Anil Parab challenged Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for derailing a discussion on the Governor's speech into political point-scoring. Shinde's speech, peppered with sarcastic remarks aimed at absent Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, drew sharp protests from Opposition members. When opposition members suggested the Chief …

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