Rana couple pray at Hanuman temple in Delhi for Uddhav Thackeray's ouster
2 years, 7 months ago

Rana couple pray at Hanuman temple in Delhi for Uddhav Thackeray's ouster

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The couple was arrested last month on sedition charges after a call for reciting the Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s residence in Mumbai and released on bail 12 days later New Delhi: Independent lawmakers Navneet and Ravi Rana on Saturday recited the Hanuman Chalisa at the Hanuman temple here and claimed to have prayed for removal of the biggest danger looming over Maharashtra in the form of Shiv Sena. The couple was arrested last month on sedition charges after a call for reciting the Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s residence in Mumbai and released on bail 12 days later. Meanwhile, Navneet Rana accused the Shiv Sena of abandoning the cause of Hindutva by joining hands with the Congress and NCP to grab power in Maharashtra. Keeping up the attack on Shiv Sena, the Rana couple said they would overthrow Shiv Sena’s Lanka of corruption from Mumbai Municipal Corporation, where elections are due.

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Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term
1 week, 1 day 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’ …

Kangana Ranaut targets Uddhav Thackeray after MVA’s defeat in Maharashtra elections: Faced same fate as ‘daitya’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Kangana Ranaut targets Uddhav Thackeray after MVA’s defeat in Maharashtra elections: Faced same fate as ‘daitya’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election Results: Bollywood actress turned politician and BJP-MP Kangana Ranaut on Sunday targeted Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray after Maha Vikas Aghadi's defeat is Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. In 2020, Ranaut and then-Maharashtra chief minister Thackeray's MVA had a bitter run after the alleged illegal alterations of the actress' Bandra bungalow was demolished by the then-undivided Shiv Sena-led Brihanmumbai …

Kangana Ranaut's ‘demon’ jibe at Uddhav Thackeray after MVA's Maha poll rout
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Kangana Ranaut's ‘demon’ jibe at Uddhav Thackeray after MVA's Maha poll rout

Hindustan Times  

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut on Sunday hit out at Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to a ‘daitya’, saying that the Maha Vikas Aghadi was trounced in the Maharashtra assembly elections because it disrespected women. The undivided Shiv Sena-led Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation demolished alleged illegal alterations at Ranaut's Bandra bungalow. Ahead of the demolition drive at her bungalow, Kangana Ranaut said she …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

‘Uddhav-led Shiv Sena will be wiped out after Lok Sabha elections:’ Narayan Rane
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Uddhav-led Shiv Sena will be wiped out after Lok Sabha elections:’ Narayan Rane

Hindustan Times  

RATNAGIRI: BJP leader Narayan Rane on Wednesday predicted that the Shiv Sena would be “wiped out” in the coming Lok Sabha elections, for which Uddhav Thackeray alone would be responsible. I quit the Shiv Sena because I could not work with Uddhav Thackeray. Where is Balasaheb Thackeray’s Shiv Sena which fought for the Marathi manoos and Hindutva? Uddhav Thackeray dumped …

In Amravati, Navneet Rana’s biggest rivals are within Mahayuti
8 months ago

In Amravati, Navneet Rana’s biggest rivals are within Mahayuti

Hindustan Times  

Amravati: Amaravati, a district in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region known for saints like Tukdoji Maharaj and Gadge Baba, has witnessed dramatic political developments in the run up to the Lok Sabha polls. In Amravati, Rana’s biggest rivals are within Mahayuti Rana, who acted mostly in south Indian movies, loves to be in the spotlight and is always in focus in the …

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 says Balasaheb Modi in Gujarat Riots Case
11 months ago

Uddhav says Balasaheb Modi in Gujarat Riots Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday made a veiled attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying those who were saved by his party are now trying to finish off the Shiv Sena. But it won’t be so easy," said Thackeray said in a function, in which several BJP and VHP leaders joined the Shiv Sena. The former Maharashtra …

Aspirations of Marathi manoos still with Uddhav while Shinde makes off with party flag
11 months, 1 week 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 …

CM, Uddhav pick different locations to pay respects to Shiv Sena founder
1 year, 1 month ago

CM, Uddhav pick different locations to pay respects to Shiv Sena founder

Hindustan Times  

A day after workers from two factions clashed near the Balasaheb Thackeray memorial at Shivaji Park, chief minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray decided to observe the party founder’s 11th death anniversary at different locations, thus avoiding any untoward incident. CM, Uddhav pick different locations to pay respects to Shiv Sena founder “To prevent a conflict, I …

Uddhav Thackeray can form alliance with Owaisi to come back into power, may hug Hamas one day: Eknath Shinde
1 year, 2 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray can form alliance with Owaisi to come back into power, may hug Hamas one day: Eknath Shinde

India TV News  

Eknath Shinde Dussehra rally: While addressing the party workers, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a blistering attack on Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray saying he buried the Hindutva ideology of Bal Thackeray for power and joined hands with Congress and socialist parties. Today, these people are picking up the shoes of Congress who insulted Veer Savarkar To come into …

Shared dais with those who opposed Balasaheb's ideology: Maharashtra CM slams Uddhav over Patna Oppn meet
1 year, 6 months ago

Shared dais with those who opposed Balasaheb's ideology: Maharashtra CM slams Uddhav over Patna Oppn meet

India TV News  

Shinde slams Uddhav over Opposition meet: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray shared the dais with those people in the Patna opposition meeting who opposed Ram temple and the ideology of Bal Thackeray. "Yesterday, Uddhav Thackeray shared the dais with Mehbooba Mufti and fodder scam accused Lalu Yadav. Uddhav Thackeray shared the …

Opinion | Shiv Sena: Uddhav, Shinde must learn from Balasaheb
1 year, 10 months ago

Opinion | Shiv Sena: Uddhav, Shinde must learn from Balasaheb

India TV News  

The ongoing tussle over Shiv Sena properties and acccounts between Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray factions has reached the Supreme Court, with the Thackeray faction urging the apex court to stay the Election Commission order. The trust has Balasaheb’s wife Meenatai Thackeray, Hemchandra Gupta, Vaman Mahadik, Madhav Deshpande, Sudhir Joshi, Liladhar Dake, Shyam Deshmukh, Kusum Shirke and Bhalchandra Desai, all …

Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde: A timeline of battle for ‘real’ Shiv Sena
1 year, 10 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde: A timeline of battle for ‘real’ Shiv Sena

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India has finally put an end to the tussle over the ‘real’ Shiv Sena after ordering the erstwhile ‘bow and arrow’ symbol and the name ‘Shiv Sena’ for team Eknath Shinde. The rival camp of Uddhav Thackeray has been allotted the name - Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray - and the ‘flaming torch’ symbol. October 2022: …

‘Thief remains a thief’: Uddhav Thackeray as Shinde gets bow-arrow
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Thief remains a thief’: Uddhav Thackeray as Shinde gets bow-arrow

Hindustan Times  

Calling the election commission order to give the bow and the arrow symbol -- the legacy of his father's Shiv Sena -- to the Eknath Shinde faction a 'murder of democracy', former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said he will approach the Supreme Court against the decision. If a party's existence is decided based on the number of …

Sena Vs Sena: Uddhav Camp Says EC Working As BJP Agent. Shinde Calls Verdict 'Victory Of Balasaheb's Ideology'
1 year, 10 months ago

Sena Vs Sena: Uddhav Camp Says EC Working As BJP Agent. Shinde Calls Verdict 'Victory Of Balasaheb's Ideology'

ABP News  

Shiv Sena Symbol Row: After Election Commission allocated the party name "Shiv Sena" and poll symbol "bow and arrow" to the Eknath Shinde faction, Uddhav Thackeray faction's spokesperson Anand Dubey condemned the decision and stated: "the order is what we had suspected," news agency ANI reported. When matter is sub-judice before SC & no final decision has been taken, this …

Eknath Shinde faction is now 'real' Shiv Sena; EC entitles 'bow and arrow' poll symbol
1 year, 10 months ago

Eknath Shinde faction is now 'real' Shiv Sena; EC entitles 'bow and arrow' poll symbol

India TV News  

In a blow to Uddhav Thackeray, Election Commission on Friday recognised Eknath Shinde's led-faction as the real Shiv Sena and ordered the allocation of the 'bow and arrow' poll symbol to it. Deputy CM of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Shinde and said "I heartily congratulate Chief Minister Eknathrao Shinde, who is fighting for Hindutva and truth, following the thoughts of …

Sena factions wrangle over deceased Thane leader Anand Dighe
1 year, 10 months ago

Sena factions wrangle over deceased Thane leader Anand Dighe

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After coming to metaphorical blows a few days ago over who had more claim to the legacy of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, the two factions of the Sena were at it again on Friday, the birth anniversary of Thane Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe. For his first visit to Shinde’s stronghold since the split in his party, Thackeray …

'If they have guts..': Uddhav Thackeray dares BJP, Shinde Sena to announce polls
1 year, 11 months ago

'If they have guts..': Uddhav Thackeray dares BJP, Shinde Sena to announce polls

India Today  

Hours after joining hands with Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi on Monday, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray openly challenged the incumbent Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government to conduct Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation election. Referring to the Shinde-led Shiv Sena camp as "traitors", Uddhav Thackeray said, "There has been no announcement of elections till now. Commanding the support of the bulk of …

Regional pride to social engineering via Hindutva: Team Thackeray's new track
2 years ago

Regional pride to social engineering via Hindutva: Team Thackeray's new track

India Today  

On Wednesday, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray reiterated his party’s resolve to tie up with ‘Bhim Shakti’ - a reference to the Ambedkerite parties and groups. Uddhav’s recent political moves hint at a new social engineering - a road less travelled by the party. While parties like the BJP focused on the Ma-Dha-V factor, Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray was …

To salvage Shiv Sena after Eknath Shinde's rebellion, Aaditya Thackeray steps out of Mumbai
2 years, 4 months ago

To salvage Shiv Sena after Eknath Shinde's rebellion, Aaditya Thackeray steps out of Mumbai

Firstpost  

Aaditya has also been launching vitriolic attacks on the rebels, using a language which he seldom used in the past. He has dubbed the rebels as ‘gaddar’ or traitors, ‘dirt of the nallah’ who ‘stabbed’ his father in the back when he was sick Mumbai: Once criticised for favouring the company of Bollywood stars and celebrities instead of Shiv Sena …

Sanjay Raut money laundering case: 'Will die but won't quit party', says Sena MP amid ED raids
2 years, 4 months ago

Sanjay Raut money laundering case: 'Will die but won't quit party', says Sena MP amid ED raids

India TV News  

Highlights Sanjay Raut has been summoned several times in the case by the ED He had appeared for questioning before the agency on July 1 Raut was again summoned in the case on July 27, however, he failed to appear before the ED Sanjay Raut money laundering case: Soon after the Enforcement Directorate team reached Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's …

Made You No. 2 in Shiv Sena, But You Broke Trust When I Was Ill, in Hospital: Uddhav Thackeray
2 years, 4 months ago

Made You No. 2 in Shiv Sena, But You Broke Trust When I Was Ill, in Hospital: Uddhav Thackeray

News 18  

In his first interview with Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ after stepping down as the chief minister last month, Uddhav Thackeray said “rebels are like rotten leaves of a tree and should be shed”. Refraining from naming Sena rebel and Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, Thackeray said many senior Sena leaders, who worked with Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray, blessed them for …

Shiv Sena | The Maratha tiger in its labyrinth
2 years, 5 months ago

Shiv Sena | The Maratha tiger in its labyrinth

The Hindu  

In the fall of 2012, an ailing Bal Thackeray, founder and patriarch of Maharashtra’s then dominant right-wing party — the Shiv Sena — had appealed to his Shiv Sainiks to stand by his son Uddhav and grandson Aaditya Thackeray. While the BJP made gains at the national level, in Maharashtra, Bal Thackeray’s Shiv Sena was still the elder ‘Hindutva’ brother …

Shiv Sainiks’ hearts still beat for their wagh
2 years, 5 months ago

Shiv Sainiks’ hearts still beat for their wagh

The Hindu  

Around 9.50 p.m. on June 22, shouts of “Uddhav tum aage badho, hum tumhare saath hain ” and “Kaun aala re kaun aala, Shiv Sena cha wagh aala ” rent the air as hundreds of loyal Shiv Sainiks carrying placards and party flags lined the 15-km stretch from Malabar Hill to Bandra in Mumbai braving the rain and fighting back …

Back to the street is only way ahead for Sena
2 years, 5 months ago

Back to the street is only way ahead for Sena

Hindustan Times  

The scale and nature of the rebellion in the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s covert attempts to topple the government are a conscious attempt to weaken the identity of the Shiv Sena as a political force in Maharashtra. While the Uddhav-led Shiv Sena struggles to keep itself afloat, the idea of Bal Thackeray’s Sena, which was seen on …

Hanuman Chalisa effect led to fall of Uddhav Thackeray govt in Maha: MP minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Hanuman Chalisa effect led to fall of Uddhav Thackeray govt in Maha: MP minister

Live Mint  

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Thursday attributed the fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra to an "effect" of the Hanuman Chalisa, whose planned recitation by an MP-MLA couple had triggered a controversy in the adjoining state. The collapse of the MVA government in Maharashtra is an effect of the Hanuman Chalisa. Independent Lok Sabha member …

Maharashtra Political Crisis: Ask MVA Govt to Face Floor Test, BJP Urges Guv
2 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra Political Crisis: Ask MVA Govt to Face Floor Test, BJP Urges Guv

News 18  

The opposition BJP on Tuesday night urged Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to direct the crisis-hit Maha Vikas Aghadi government to prove its majority in the Assembly, while Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray made a fresh effort to reach out to rebel Shiv Sena MLAs camping in Guwahati in a bid to win them over. After arriving from New Delhi, BJP …

Protest continues in Pune against rebel Shiv Sena MLAs
2 years, 5 months ago

Protest continues in Pune against rebel Shiv Sena MLAs

Hindustan Times  

For the second consecutive day, protests continued in Pune against rebel Shiv Sena MLAs currently camping in Guwahati, Assam. Shiv Sena workers protest at MLA Tanaji Sawant’s office at Balaji nagar, Dhankawdi in Pune. Shiv Sena workers, claiming to be loyalists of party president and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray staged ‘jode maro’ protests at two places in the city – …

‘Shiv Sena and Balasaheb cannot be separated’; party writes to EC
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Shiv Sena and Balasaheb cannot be separated’; party writes to EC

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The 2-hour-long national executive meeting of the Shiv Sena on Saturday drove home the Thackeray family’s resolve to stake their claim on the party. Therefore, nobody except the party can use Shiv Sena and Balasaheb Thackeray.” Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray steps out of Sena Bhavan after holding an emergency meeting with all Shiv Sena National Executives on Saturday. …

'Impose President Rule in Maharashtra': Navneet Rana's message to Amit Shah over Uddhav's 'hooliganism'
2 years, 5 months ago

'Impose President Rule in Maharashtra': Navneet Rana's message to Amit Shah over Uddhav's 'hooliganism'

India TV News  

Highlights Independent Lok Sabha MP from Amravati Navneet Rana sough President's Rule in Maharashtra "Hooliganism of Uddhav Thackeray should be stopped, people of Maharashtra should be protected" She sent a video message to Home Minister Amit Shah amid political crisis in state Amid the rebellion by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and incidents being …

Sanjay Rathod joins Eknath Shinde, his shocked wife admitted to hospital
2 years, 6 months ago

Sanjay Rathod joins Eknath Shinde, his shocked wife admitted to hospital

Op India  

Maharashtra’s political spectrum is witnessing things unfolding like never before. In one such development, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Rathod’s wife Shital Rathod is admitted to hospital as her husband chose to leave Uddhav Thackeray and left for Guwahati to join Eknath Shinde and other rebel MLAs. Reportedly, Shiv Sena MLAs Sanjay Rathod and Dadaji Bhuse along with party MLC Ravindra …

Uddhav Thackeray is to blame for Eknath Shinde rebellion | OPINION
2 years, 6 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray is to blame for Eknath Shinde rebellion | OPINION

India Today  

Saffron Shiv Sena was turned into a supporter of the NCP-Congress in Maharashtra by Uddhav Thackeray’s desperation to be Chief Minister and to ensure that his son is nurtured as a prospective rival face to dynamic Devendra Fadnavis, who had already proven his mettle as an administrator and visionary leader during his stint as chief minister from 2014-2019. Uddhav Thackeray …

OPINION | Is it going to be Thackeray-Mukt Shiv Sena now?
2 years, 6 months ago

OPINION | Is it going to be Thackeray-Mukt Shiv Sena now?

India TV News  

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray’s Maha Vikas Aghadi government is now on the brink, with more MLAs leaving his camp and joining rebel leader Eknath Shinde’s fast-increasing band of MLA supporters. Uddhav Thackeray’s government may have to resign soon, as there appears to be no sign of rebel MLAs walking back to the Shiv Sena fold. On Thursday afternoon, in …

Eknath Shinde was insulted by Sanjay Raut, was upset with Thackeray after being sidelined: Reports
2 years, 6 months ago

Eknath Shinde was insulted by Sanjay Raut, was upset with Thackeray after being sidelined: Reports

Op India  

Amid the ongoing political crisis in the state of Maharashtra, as two more Shivsena MLAs walk their way to the Guwahati hotel where rebel Shiv Sena leaders are residing, Eknath Shinde on Wednesday confirmed that he has the support of 45 MLAs and that the number might rise up to 50. We will carry Balasaheb Thackeray’s Hindutva,” said Shiv Sena …

‘Eknath, You've Done A Great Job’: When CM Uddhav Thackeray Showered Praise at Trailer Launch of Dharmaveer, Anand Dighe's Biopic
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Eknath, You've Done A Great Job’: When CM Uddhav Thackeray Showered Praise at Trailer Launch of Dharmaveer, Anand Dighe's Biopic

News 18  

Maharashtra’s urban development minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, who is at the moment scripting the state’s political drama, had last month attended the trailer launch of Pravin Tarde’s Dharmaveer, a biopic on late Shiv Sena party leader Anand Chintamani Dighe, with CM Uddhav Thackeray. Shinde, who shared a good bond and considered Dighe his mentor, had earlier graced …

‘We’re Balasaheb's staunch Shiv Sainiks': Eknath Shinde breaks silence
2 years, 6 months ago

‘We’re Balasaheb's staunch Shiv Sainiks': Eknath Shinde breaks silence

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde broke his silence Tuesday afternoon hours after reports that he and around 20 MLAs had decamped to BJP-ruled Gujarat, triggering speculation of instability within Maharashtra's ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi government. Shinde's tweet indicated that he and the 'rebel' MLAs remained 'staunch Shiv Sainiks' and that he would 'never betray the ideals of Balasaheb for power'. …

Eknath Shinde says will never compromise on Hindutva for power, gets sacked by Shiv Sena
2 years, 6 months ago

Eknath Shinde says will never compromise on Hindutva for power, gets sacked by Shiv Sena

Op India  

The political drama in Maharashtra took yet another twist as Shiv Sena removed its ‘rebel’ leader Eknath Shinde from the post of legislative party leader in the assembly. We have never and will never cheat for power regarding Balasaheb’s thoughts and Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Saheb’s teachings” आम्ही बाळासाहेबांचे कट्टर शिवसैनिक आहोत… बाळासाहेबांनी आम्हाला हिंदुत्वाची शिकवण दिली आहे. बाळासाहेबांचे विचार आणि …

Thackeray eyes anti-defection laws, BJP in wait-and-watch mode: 10 points
2 years, 6 months ago

Thackeray eyes anti-defection laws, BJP in wait-and-watch mode: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra’s ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi is handling a major political crisis after one of its top ministers - the Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde - went incommunicado and was later reported to be in Gujarat’s Surat with several other lawmakers. A delegation of Sena leaders - including Milind Narvekar and Ravi Pathak - met the Shinde and rebel MLAs staying at …

Why Shiv Sena’s Anil Parab, raided by ED, is important for Uddhav Thackeray
2 years, 6 months ago

Why Shiv Sena’s Anil Parab, raided by ED, is important for Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: As the Shiv Sena prepares for a bitter battle with the Bharatiya Janata Party in the elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation due later this year, the Enforcement Directorate move to act against the Sena leader and Maharashtra transport minister Anil Parab could hurt the Sena plans. In 2005, former chief minister and then leader of opposition Narayan Rane …

'If you recite Hanuman Chalisa again...': MP Navneet Rana receives 'life threatening calls'
2 years, 6 months ago

'If you recite Hanuman Chalisa again...': MP Navneet Rana receives 'life threatening calls'

Firstpost  

According to the complaint filed by Navneet Rana’s personal assistant, the MP received 11 calls on Tuesday from 5.27 pm to 5.47 pm on her personal mobile number New Delhi: Independent Lok Sabha MP Navneet Rana, who was recently granted bail by a Mumbai court in connection with Matoshree-Hanuman Chalisa case, on Wednesday filed a complaint with Delhi Police alleging …

Raj Thackeray launches attack on Rana couple, calls their Hindutva 'fake'
2 years, 7 months ago

Raj Thackeray launches attack on Rana couple, calls their Hindutva 'fake'

India TV News  

Highlights Raj Thackeray addressed the public in Pune today. Pune Police laid down several restrictions ahead of MNS chief Raj Thackeray's rally in the city. Raj Thackeray news: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Rana couple, and called their Hindutva "fake". Ahead of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray's rally in the …

Sabre-rattling over ‘Hindutva’ ahead of BMC polls
2 years, 7 months ago

Sabre-rattling over ‘Hindutva’ ahead of BMC polls

The Hindu  

A day after Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray taunted the Bharatiya Janata Party over the latter’s ineffectual ‘Hindutva’ at a Mumbai rally, BJP Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis hit back stating that Mr. Thackeray spoke in the Congress’ voice and that the CM’s late father, Sena founder Bal Thackeray, could never have imagined that reciting Hanuman …

Shiv Sena abandoned Hindutva, acting on directions from 10 Janpath: Navneet Rana
2 years, 7 months ago

Shiv Sena abandoned Hindutva, acting on directions from 10 Janpath: Navneet Rana

India TV News  

Highlights Navneet Rana accused him of deviating from the path shown by Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray Rana also hit out at Thackeray for not mentioning the “burning issues” of farm distress The Rana couple accused Thackeray of misusing power against those reciting Hanuman Chalisa Sharpening attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Independent Lok Sabha member Navneet Rana accused …

MP Navneet Rana, her MLA-husband pray at Hanuman temple in Delhi for Thackeray's ouster | Watch
2 years, 7 months ago

MP Navneet Rana, her MLA-husband pray at Hanuman temple in Delhi for Thackeray's ouster | Watch

India TV News  

Highlights MP Navneet Rana, her MLA-husband conducted a maha aarti in Delhi’s Hanuman temple The couple got bail in a sedition case earlier this month They were arrested after they announced that they would recite Hanuman Chalisa outside Matoshri Independent lawmakers Navneet and Ravi Rana on Saturday recited the Hanuman Chalisa at the Hanuman temple here and claimed to have …

Navneet Rana dares Uddhav Thackeray to contest against her in elections
2 years, 7 months ago

Navneet Rana dares Uddhav Thackeray to contest against her in elections

The Hindu  

Firing a fresh salvo against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and the Shiv Sena, independent MP from Amravati, Navneet Rana, who was discharged from Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on Sunday, accused Mr. Thackeray of misusing his power while challenging him to contest any election against her. Ms. Rana and her husband, Ravi Rana, an independent legislator from Badnera, were arrested by …

‘Contest election against me’: Navneet Rana challenges Uddhav Thackeray
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Contest election against me’: Navneet Rana challenges Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Speaking to reporters after being discharged from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Sunday, independent MP Navneet Kaur Rana challenged Shiv Sena supremo and Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to contest an election against her. “I challenge Uddhav Thackeray ji to choose a constituency and get directly elected by people. I will work hard, and with honesty, and win the election, and …

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