CM Eknath Shinde narrates the pain of 2.5 years with MVA, says 'Shiv Sainiks could not speak about Hindutva, Veer Savarkar'
2 years, 5 months ago

CM Eknath Shinde narrates the pain of 2.5 years with MVA, says 'Shiv Sainiks could not speak about Hindutva, Veer Savarkar'

Op India  

Comfortably winning the crucial confidence vote in the Maharashtra State Assembly yesterday, CM Eknath Shinde slammed the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena for disrespecting the policies of Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray in the last 2.5 years. He said that Shiv Sainiks could not raise voice for Hindutva and could not even speak about Veer Savarkar as Shiv Sena was in alliance with the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party. CM @mieknathshinde told the Assembly that during MaVa govt whenever Congress used to insult Veer Savarkar, Sena members were asked not to raise issue in the Assembly Shame on @officeofut pic.twitter.com/oboMtlBuiE — iMac_too July 4, 2022 Taking a jibe at the NCP and Congress leaders, Shinde also added that Shiv Sainiks were also forced to keep quiet and were barred from taking action against those who had connections with Dawood. He said that in 2019, BJP had agreed to elect the state Dy CM from Shiv Sena but the party led by Uddhav Thackeray wanted the CM’s chair.

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‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership
3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Soon after Eknath Shinde said that he has left the decision about Chief Minister's post upto Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule heaped praise on the Shiv Sena chief. On Wednesday, breaking his silence amid ongoing speculations over who will become the next CM, Shinde said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well …

Shiv Sena leader pushes for Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister, cites Bihar's example
4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena leader pushes for Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister, cites Bihar's example

India Today  

Shiv Sena spokesperson Naresh Mhaske on Monday cited the Bihar model to assert that Eknath Shinde should continue as the chief minister of Maharashtra, where the ruling Mahayuti has scored a landslide victory in the assembly polls. However, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar batted for Devendra Fadnavis for the CM's post, saying the deputy chief minister is the most capable candidate …

Shiv Sena worker arrested for attacking colleague with iron rod
3 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena worker arrested for attacking colleague with iron rod

Hindustan Times  

The Raigad police on Wednesday evening registered an FIR after a video of a man assaulting another man with a heavy iron rod went viral. Shiv Sena worker arrested for attacking colleague with iron rod The video garnered over 83,000 views by the evening and created a political stir after it was posted on X by the Shiv Sena, claiming …

Shiv Sena, NCP Reject Return Of Leaders Who Deserted Parties; Says 'No Question Of Taking Back Rebels'
6 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena, NCP Reject Return Of Leaders Who Deserted Parties; Says 'No Question Of Taking Back Rebels'

ABP News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and NCP supremo Sharad Pawar outlined on Saturday that they have no intention of re-accepting leaders who left their parties. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes the Shiv Sena, the NCP, and the Congress, performed impressively in the state's Lok Sabha elections, sparking speculation that some leaders from the rival factions want to return. …

Shiv Sena leader vows to challenge Sharad Pawar's supremacy in Baramati
9 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena leader vows to challenge Sharad Pawar's supremacy in Baramati

India Today  

With the Lok Sabha elections inching closer, the focus on Maharashtra's Baramati, the home turf of Nationalist Congress Party founder Sharad Pawar, which is represented by his daughter and incumbent MP Supriya Sule, renewed on Monday after Shiv Sena leader Vijay Shivtare announced his candidacy from the seat. This came as suspense remains over the seat-sharing pact in the ruling …

Shiv Sena Verdict Sanjay Raut Speaker Rahul Narwekar Lawyer Of Dishonest Faction
11 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena Verdict Sanjay Raut Speaker Rahul Narwekar Lawyer Of Dishonest Faction

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut lambasted Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Thursday after the Speaker ruled that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led faction of the party is the "real Shiv Sena". But our Assembly Speaker, who is now a BJP leader, previously served in the Shiv Sena, Congress, and many other parties, chose to be a lawyer of the 'dishonest …

Narvekar Dismisses all Disqualification Petitions Against Shiv Sena MLAs
11 months, 1 week ago

Narvekar Dismisses all Disqualification Petitions Against Shiv Sena MLAs

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday dismissed all disqualification petitions filed against Shiv Sena MLAs and three independent MLAs. He also held that the Eknath Shinde faction was the real Shiv Sena when the rival factions emerged in the party on June 21, 2022 and Shinde was the “validly” appointed leader of the party. Reacting to the Speaker’s …

Maharashtra: BJP trying to weaken Mumbai, only Shiv Sena can stop them, says Uddhav Thackeray
1 year, 1 month ago

Maharashtra: BJP trying to weaken Mumbai, only Shiv Sena can stop them, says Uddhav Thackeray

India TV News  

Uddhav Thackeray attacks BJP: Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray today said the BJP was trying to weaken the importance of Mumbai and all businesses and industries are being shifted to Gujarat. Addressing a conclave of veteran Shiv Sainiks, Thackeray said only Shiv Sena can stop the Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra. "I see an opportunity in the crisis," he said …

Maha speaker issues notices to 40 Shiv Sena MLAs, Uddhav says ’will seek justice
1 year, 5 months ago

Maha speaker issues notices to 40 Shiv Sena MLAs, Uddhav says ’will seek justice

Live Mint  

Maharashtra's partisan politics landscape is plagued with rebels, party splits and sudden change of governance. Within a span of one year two major parties Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra saw the party get split into two, owing to disagreement with leadership. While the Pawar versus Pawar battle has caught attention of the masses, an older split in …

'Eknath Shinde To Stay As Maharashtra CM': Sena Says No Displeasure On Ajit Pawar's Arrival
1 year, 5 months ago

'Eknath Shinde To Stay As Maharashtra CM': Sena Says No Displeasure On Ajit Pawar's Arrival

ABP News  

Amid reports of discomfort among Shiv Sena MLAs after NCP's Ajit Pawar joined the Maharashtra government, the party on Wednesday dismissed reports that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde would resign soon. Maharashtra Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said there was no displeasure among MLAs regarding Pawar becoming the deputy CM. READ | Rebel NCP Camp Names Ajit Pawar As …

Ajit Pawar will soon replace Eknath Shinde: Sanjay Raut
1 year, 5 months ago

Ajit Pawar will soon replace Eknath Shinde: Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut reiterated his assertion on Monday that rebel Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, who took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Sunday, would soon replace Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Mr. Raut said that the 16 MLAs, who had split from the Shiv Sena a year ago, would face “disqualification”. However, several BJP …

Crisis in the Shiv Sena: What does it hold for Maharashtra politics?
1 year, 6 months ago

Crisis in the Shiv Sena: What does it hold for Maharashtra politics?

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 15, 2023 11:00 IST - 10 MINS READ At its core, the Shiv Sena, founded by Balasaheb Thackeray on June 19, 1966, was a regional and sectarian party championing Marathi pride. Shinde faction’s claims To avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law, Shinde claimed before the Election Commission that his was the real Shiv Sena. In February 2023, …

Unease in MVA after Pawar’s remarks on unity for LS polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Unease in MVA after Pawar’s remarks on unity for LS polls

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Even as they are preparing for a show of strength of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi in the city on May 1, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar’s remarks expressing uncertainty over the three coalition parties contesting 2024 Lok Sabha elections together has led to unease in the alliance. Mumbai, India - Dec. 12, 2019: NCP Chief Sharad Pawar meets …

‘Even Pakistan can say who Shiv Sena belongs to, but EC can’t’
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Even Pakistan can say who Shiv Sena belongs to, but EC can’t’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said seeing the support he is getting from people, even Pakistan will tell whom the real Shiv Sena belongs to, but the Election Commission cannot do so as it is “suffering from cataract”. Thackeray also said that his party and supporters would ensure that “traitors” would be politically finished, a reference to …

Shinde-led Shiv Sena removes Sanjay Raut as parliamentary party leader
1 year, 9 months ago

Shinde-led Shiv Sena removes Sanjay Raut as parliamentary party leader

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena led by chief minister Eknath Shinde has removed Sanjay Raut as the leader of its parliamentary party and appointed Mumbai North West MP Gajanan Kirtikar in his place. Sanjay Raut, Gajanan Kirtikar and Ramdas kadam at Matoshree for meeting with uddhav thackery decide on Support to Govt on Wednesday evening in Mumbai. HT Photo by Satish Bate …

Sena vs Sena LIVE: Thane Cops Meet Raut Over 'Contract Killing' Plot Claim; SC to Hear Uddhav's Plea Shortly
1 year, 10 months ago

Sena vs Sena LIVE: Thane Cops Meet Raut Over 'Contract Killing' Plot Claim; SC to Hear Uddhav's Plea Shortly

News 18  

The Supreme Court seems to be the last hope of team Uddhav Thackeray which has not only lost the Shiv Sena’s name and ‘bow and arrow’ symbol but also the party’s Parliamentary office. The top court will today hear the petition filed by former Maharashtra CM Thackeray challenging the decision of the Election Commission of India to recognise the Eknath …

'You want my father's face, but not his son's': Uddhav Thackeray latest attack on Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena
1 year, 10 months ago

'You want my father's face, but not his son's': Uddhav Thackeray latest attack on Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

India TV News  

Shiv Sena row: Amid a series of dramatic events, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray alerted all political parties to remain cautious in the wake of the Election Commission's decision of recognising the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the real Shiv Sena. His critical remarks came nearly two days after the Election Commission recognised the Shinde-led faction …

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 …

Prakash Ambedkar or Sharad Pawar? Why Uddhav Thackeray may be faced with a hard choice
1 year, 10 months ago

Prakash Ambedkar or Sharad Pawar? Why Uddhav Thackeray may be faced with a hard choice

India Today  

It was meant to be a rainbow coalition, an experiment at binding diverse social forces to take on the ruling BJP-Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena combine in Maharashtra. But the alliance between the Shiv Sena and Prakash Ambedkar, grandson of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and president of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, and the VBA’s gradual inclusion into the Opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi have …

Sharad Pawar, others in NCP had warned Uddhav about Shiv Sena rebellion: Ajit Pawar
1 year, 10 months ago

Sharad Pawar, others in NCP had warned Uddhav about Shiv Sena rebellion: Ajit Pawar

India Today  

Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar and some others in the party had forewarned then-Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray about a possible rebellion in his outfit Shiv Sena, but the latter was confident his MLAs will not take any extreme step, said senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Friday. A section of MLAs of the undivided Shiv Sena, led by …

Sanjay Raut talks tough, says can't compromise on ideological issues like Savarkar and Hindutva
2 years, 1 month ago

Sanjay Raut talks tough, says can't compromise on ideological issues like Savarkar and Hindutva

India TV News  

Sanjay Raut on Savarkar: Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena can not compromise on key ideological issues like respect for V D Savarkar and Hindutva even as it is a part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Last week, the Shiv Sena was on the defensive after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's critical comments on …

Sena's Sanjay Raut Hints at Cracks in MVA After Rahul's Savarkar Remarks; Cong Asserts It Won't Affect Alliance
2 years, 1 month ago

Sena's Sanjay Raut Hints at Cracks in MVA After Rahul's Savarkar Remarks; Cong Asserts It Won't Affect Alliance

News 18  

Shiv Sena’s partnership with Congress in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra, could be in danger as Rahul Gandhi’s remarks against freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar have been drawing ire from all political parties in the state. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday condenmed the Congress leader’s remarks, saying he had no reason to comment on Savarkar, and …

Shiv Sena Crisis News LIVE Updates: In SC, Shinde Camp Snubs 'Man Who Can't Find 20 MLAs' Support; Legal Battle Likely to go to Larger Bench
2 years, 5 months ago

Shiv Sena Crisis News LIVE Updates: In SC, Shinde Camp Snubs 'Man Who Can't Find 20 MLAs' Support; Legal Battle Likely to go to Larger Bench

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard the pleas relating to the rebellion in Shiv Sena and said that some matters in the Uddhav-Shinde legal battle, if necessary, may go to a larger bench. Latest Updates in Sena Vs Sena Crisis: -Eknath Shinde Vs Uddhav Thackeray: All That Happened in Supreme Court Today The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard pleas relating …

Shiv Sena leader’s remarks about Uddhav Thackeray-Eknath Shinde ‘meeting’ spark furore
2 years, 5 months ago

Shiv Sena leader’s remarks about Uddhav Thackeray-Eknath Shinde ‘meeting’ spark furore

The Hindu  

The twists and turns in the Shiv Sena saga since Eknath Shinde’s intra-party rebellion continued unabated after a tweet by Sena leader and Marathi actor Deepali Sayed suggesting parleys between Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and Mr. Shinde, the new Maharashtra Chief Minister, sparked a furore in the State’s political circles on Sunday. In her tweet, Ms. Sayed said: “Feeling better …

Despite betrayal by those whom Shiv Sena trusted, grassroot Shiv Sainiks still with party: Aaditya Thackeray
2 years, 5 months ago

Despite betrayal by those whom Shiv Sena trusted, grassroot Shiv Sainiks still with party: Aaditya Thackeray

The Hindu  

Former Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday claimed the grassroot Shiv Sena workers were firmly with the organisation, despite "betrayal" by those whom the party trusted. Speaking in Mumbai's northern suburb Dahisar as part of his 'Nishtha Yatra', Aaditya Thackeray said those who wanted to leave the Sena have gone, but the grassroot Shiv Sainiks continue to support the party, …

Shiv Sena MLA wept publicly for Uddhav Thackeray. Today, he voted for new govt in floor test
2 years, 5 months ago

Shiv Sena MLA wept publicly for Uddhav Thackeray. Today, he voted for new govt in floor test

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena legislator Santosh Bangar on Monday voted in favour of the new Maharashtra government – led by CM Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis – as it sailed through a trust vote, receiving 164 votes in its favour with only 99 against it in the 288-member state legislative assembly. While the Sena's Shinde faction has significantly more number …

Eknath Shinde breaks down in Maharashtra Assembly recalling tragic death of his 2 children | Watch
2 years, 5 months ago

Eknath Shinde breaks down in Maharashtra Assembly recalling tragic death of his 2 children | Watch

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde broke down during his first speech as CM after smooth floor test He choked up while remembering the tragic death of his two children in a boating accident He said he had been "suppressed" for a long time and spoke about how he almost became CM earlier Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde broke down during …

Maharashtra: Shakhas divided over rebellion, voice support for both camps
2 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra: Shakhas divided over rebellion, voice support for both camps

Hindustan Times  

Newly appointed chief minister Eknath Shinde and 38 rebel legislators have caused a vertical split in the Shiv Sena, but the 56-year-old party comprises other components that lend it its strong organisational and grassroots networks. ‘Focus is to work harder for upcoming civic polls’ Parel shakha, which started off as a makeshift tent in 1966, is one of the oldest …

'Would Have Been No MVA If...': Shown the Door, Uddhav Reminds of Amit Shah's 2019 Promise
2 years, 5 months ago

'Would Have Been No MVA If...': Shown the Door, Uddhav Reminds of Amit Shah's 2019 Promise

News 18  

In his first interaction since he was ousted from power by “his own”, Uddhav Thackeray trained his guns on old ally and current bête noire BJP, harking back to how the situation would have been different if Home Minister Amit Shah had kept his 2019 “promise”. A day after rebel Sena leader Eknath Shinde took over as chief minister in …

Uddhav loses, Shinde rises, Fadnavis gains: Shiv Sena 'remote control' changes hands
2 years, 5 months ago

Uddhav loses, Shinde rises, Fadnavis gains: Shiv Sena 'remote control' changes hands

India Today  

It's a day of reckoning for first-time former Chief Minister Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, as he calls himself. Today is all about the tragic fallen hero, Uddhav and the widely held belief among analysts that Eknath Shinde will most likely be a puppet chief minister. THE REMOTE CONTROL The reference to 'remote control' is central to the founder of Shiv Sena, …

Dissident Shiv Sena MLAs will regret their association with the BJP: Sanjay Raut
2 years, 5 months ago

Dissident Shiv Sena MLAs will regret their association with the BJP: Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday stressed that the party would play the role of a ‘constructive Opposition’ to the new government while warning that the dissident Sena MLAs would regret their rebellion. But efforts were on to bring down the government from day one and we were aware of this…the way they brought different kinds of pressure to …

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 …

The Shiv Sena at the political crossroads
2 years, 5 months ago

The Shiv Sena at the political crossroads

The Hindu  

Rebellions are not new to the Shiv Sena. Style of leadership The first complaint of rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde’s camp is the inaccessibility of Uddhav Thackeray as the Maharashtra Chief Minister. In terms of ideology In the aftermath of the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Mr. Thackeray probably realised the emergence of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister as …

Sanjay Raut out to finish off Shiv Sena on orders of NCP chief, say rebel MLAs
2 years, 5 months ago

Sanjay Raut out to finish off Shiv Sena on orders of NCP chief, say rebel MLAs

The Hindu  

Denying that they had staged a “rebellion”, the Shiv Sena MLAs led by Minister Eknath Shinde, who are currently camping in Assam, on Monday launched a blistering attack on Sena MP Sanjay Raut, accusing him of finishing off the party allegedly on the orders of Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar. But if you distance the Shiv Sena from ‘Hindutva’, …

Maharashtra Political Crisis: Eknath Shinde Camp Takes Battle to Supreme Court; Files Plea Against Shiv Sena’s Disqualification Notices
2 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra Political Crisis: Eknath Shinde Camp Takes Battle to Supreme Court; Files Plea Against Shiv Sena’s Disqualification Notices

News 18  

The Shiv Sena on Sunday said the ongoing crisis in Maharashtra was not political but legal. Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on late Saturday evening said Shiv Sena workers should understand that he was fighting to save the party from the clutches of the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Shinde’s appeal came after Sena workers loyal to party president and Maharashtra …

Eknath Shinde moves Supreme Court; Uddhav Thackeray camp says Shiv Sena rebels will be disqualified
2 years, 5 months ago

Eknath Shinde moves Supreme Court; Uddhav Thackeray camp says Shiv Sena rebels will be disqualified

The Hindu  

The political turmoil in Maharashtra intensified on Sunday, with rebel Shiv Sena MLA and Minister Eknath Shinde moving the Supreme Court against the disqualification notice issued by the Deputy Speaker to him and 15 other legislators. ‘Situation is akin to Nazi Germany’ Mr. Aaditya warned that all the rebel MLAs would be disqualified, and added that he “will not rest …

Maharashtra crisis: Sanjay Raut's cryptic jibe at rebel MLAs, says 'how long they will hide in Guwahati...'
2 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra crisis: Sanjay Raut's cryptic jibe at rebel MLAs, says 'how long they will hide in Guwahati...'

India TV News  

Highlights Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday took a potshot on Eknath Shinde-led faction of rebel MLAs Raut asked how long they'll hide in Guwahati in BJP-ruled Assam finally they've to return to Mumbai The political turbulence in Maharashtra was triggered by the faction war in Shiv Sena Maharashtra political crisis news updates : Amid twists and turns in …

Shiv Sena crisis highlights the urban-rural divide
2 years, 5 months ago

Shiv Sena crisis highlights the urban-rural divide

Hindustan Times  

A key indication to understanding the sudden and largescale rebellion in Shiv Sena’s ranks lies in seeing which constituencies the rebels represent. Of the 38 Shiv Sena legislators in Eknath Shinde’s camp, as many as 23 MLAs come from rural and semi-urban regions of Maharashtra. While we could understand the focus on Mumbai, we were expecting some thrust on rural …

16 Shiv Sena rebels asked to reply to notice by June 27
2 years, 5 months ago

16 Shiv Sena rebels asked to reply to notice by June 27

The Hindu  

The national executive meeting of the Shiv Sena on Saturday passed six resolutions giving absolute right to Maharashtra Chief Minister and party president Uddhav Thackeray to take action against the rebels to bring the revolt within the party under control. The national executive barred any individual or group from using the name of the party’s founder, the late Bal Thackeray, …

16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs served disqualification notice, must reply by Monday
2 years, 5 months ago

16 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs served disqualification notice, must reply by Monday

Hindustan Times  

Sixteen Shiv Sena MLAs who have allied with rebel leader Eknath Shinde - in his bid to force the party to sever ties with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, and re-align with the BJP - were served a disqualification notice Saturday by the deputy speaker of the Maharashtra assembly. Eknath Shinde with other rebel Shiv Sena MLAs at …

Can the Real Shiv Sena Please Stand Up? How EC May Decide Eknath-Uddhav Tussle
2 years, 5 months ago

Can the Real Shiv Sena Please Stand Up? How EC May Decide Eknath-Uddhav Tussle

The Quint  

The Maharashtra political crisis triggered by Eknath Shinde's rebellion in the Shiv Sena has now moved to the next phase, with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray seeking the disqualification of several rebel MLAs. Shinde, formerly the head of the Shiv Sena's legislature party, has been removed from his post, but he argues that his faction is the true Shiv Sena, upholding …

Maharashtra political crisis: Want to save Shiv Sena from MVA's ‘dragon’, tweets Eknath Shinde
2 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis: Want to save Shiv Sena from MVA's ‘dragon’, tweets Eknath Shinde

Hindustan Times  

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde with other MLAs during a meeting, in Guwahati on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Maharashtra political crisis LIVE updates: Taking dissident Shiv Sena MLAs head on, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has accused them of betrayal and challenged them to try and wean away common party workers. This as Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil on …

Pawar meets Uddhav to salvage MVA govt
2 years, 5 months ago

Pawar meets Uddhav to salvage MVA govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: As the strength of Shiv Sena rebel leader Eknath Shinde’s group continued to swell, it reportedly stood at 38 at latest count, NCP chief Sharad Pawar – who had earlier maintained that the rebellion was Uddhav Thackeray-led party’s internal matter –entered the scene to prevent the fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. The meeting will be held in …

Maharashtra political crisis updates: Ready to quit Shiv Sena at this moment, CM Thackeray tells rebels
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis updates: Ready to quit Shiv Sena at this moment, CM Thackeray tells rebels

Live Mint  

Rebel leader Eknath Shinde appears to be tightening his grip on Shiv Sena with the number of MLAs in his team rising to 38. Rebel MLAs want to break the party: CM Thackeray Thackeray on Friday said rebel Shiv Sena MLAs who are camping in Guwahati want to "break the party". A letter in this regard was sent to the …

Maharashtra crisis: 37 MLAs declare Eknath Shinde as leader in signed letter
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra crisis: 37 MLAs declare Eknath Shinde as leader in signed letter

Live Mint  

The 37 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs camping in Guwahati on Thursday collectively sent a letter to Maharashtra Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, stating that Eknath Shinde will remain their group leader. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday wrote to the Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly regarding the reaffirmation of his appointment as the leader of the Shiv Sena …

Maha crisis: Sharad Pawar steps in as Sena crisis threatens to topple MVA govt
2 years, 6 months ago

Maha crisis: Sharad Pawar steps in as Sena crisis threatens to topple MVA govt

Hindustan Times  

As it became clear on Thursday that rebel leader Eknath Shinde had mustered the required numbers needed to split the Shiv Sena, and that the days of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government may be numbered, the coalition’s architect, battle-scarred Sharad Pawar, stepped in to make his moves. It was followed by a conversation between Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray over phone, …

Maharashtra Political Crisis Updates: Sena Demands Assembly Dy Speaker to Cancel Membership of 12 Rebel MLAs, Including Shinde
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra Political Crisis Updates: Sena Demands Assembly Dy Speaker to Cancel Membership of 12 Rebel MLAs, Including Shinde

News 18  

Maharashtra Political Crisis Updates: A day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray vacated his official residence ‘Varsha’ and moved into his family home ‘Matoshree’ amid dramatic scenes, Shiv Sena lashed out at rebel MLAs in its editorial ‘Saamna’. Meanwhile, rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde remained defiant and insisted the party should walk out of “unnatural” ruling alliance MVA and …

Maharashtra Political Crisis: NCP Extends Support To CM Uddhav, Congress Says 'Can Back MVA From Outside'
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra Political Crisis: NCP Extends Support To CM Uddhav, Congress Says 'Can Back MVA From Outside'

ABP News  

Amid the wide specualtions of collapse of Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, two of the alliance parters Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party have extended their support to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena stating that the incumbent state government will complete its five-year term. When asked about Sanjay Raut's statement of Shiv Sena mulling to exit MVA, Ajit …

Open to considering pulling out of MVA if rebels want so: Raut
2 years, 6 months ago

Open to considering pulling out of MVA if rebels want so: Raut

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said they are open to considering pulling out of Maharashtra’s ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition as part of attempts to bring back rebel lawmakers to the party fold while asking them to return within 24 hours. “If the rebel MLAs want Shiv Sena to pull out, then they must make an official representation …

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