Dry day in Mumbai today: Liquor shops closed due to Maharashtra Legislative Council polling; check details
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dry day in Mumbai today: Liquor shops closed due to Maharashtra Legislative Council polling; check details

Live Mint  

As voting commenced on Wednesday for the biennial elections to four seats of the Maharashtra legislative council in Mumbai, Konkan, and Nashik regions, these areas are observing a dry day. The Election Commission of India instructed the state excise department to enforce three dry days affecting Mumbai, Konkan, and Nashik divisions. Among the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi partners, the Shiv Sena is contesting the Mumbai Graduates, Mumbai Teachers, Nashik Teachers seats, while the Congress has fielded its candidate in the Konkan Graduates constituency. The Nationalist Congress Party headed by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has nominated Mahesh Bhavsar in the Nashik Teachers constituency and Shivajirao Nalawade in the Mumbai Teachers constituency.

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BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls
1 week ago

BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the State legislative council. The BJP on Sunday announced the names of Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, former mayor of Nagpur and a close aide of Mr. …

Shiv Sena (UBT) recommends Bhaskar Jadhav as Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) recommends Bhaskar Jadhav as Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has formally recommended party leader Bhaskar Jadhav for the position of Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly. The decision to nominate Mr. Jadhav was reached during a meeting of Shiv Sena MLAs held on February 28 at Mumbai’s Matoshree bungalow, chaired by Mr. Thackeray. In the letter, Mr. …

Will Sharad Pawar’s NCP contest municipal polls alone after Thackeray’s Sena? Party chief says ‘will decide by…’
2 months, 1 week ago

Will Sharad Pawar’s NCP contest municipal polls alone after Thackeray’s Sena? Party chief says ‘will decide by…’

Live Mint  

Amid questions over the future of the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra after drubbing th recently held Assembly elections, Sharad Pawar on Tuesday revealed that the decision about contesting municipal elections jointly or separately will be taken in the next few days. The remark came just days after Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party will …

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar hit back at Shiv Sena UBT Aaditya Thackeray's allegations questioning the legitimacy of Electronic Voting Machines, stating that the opposition should approach the Election Commission or the courts if they have concerns. This comes after Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that the party's winning MLAs will not take the …

Maharashtra: Sparks Fly In Mahayuti Over Leadership As CM Pick To Be Finalised Today — Updates
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Sparks Fly In Mahayuti Over Leadership As CM Pick To Be Finalised Today — Updates

ABP News  

Maharashtra Govt Formation: The Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, which secured a commanding victory in the recent assembly elections, is grappling with internal disagreements even as it inches towards government formation. The alliance, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, won 230 of the 288 assembly seats. Eknath Shinde Says Maharashtra CM Decision On Monday, Aaditya Thackeray …

Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics: Following its crushing defeat in the Maharashtra assembly elections, all is not well within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is under increasing pressure from his party leaders to part ways with the alliance and contest upcoming elections independently, particularly the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. However, Congress state president Nana Patole refrained from commenting …

Next Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Eknath Shinde Announces
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Next Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Eknath Shinde Announces

ABP News  

Amid speculations over the Chief Ministerial candidate from the newly elected Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, the state's caretaker CM and Shiv Sena chief Ekanth Shinde addressed a press conference in the Thane district where he announced that the next Maharashtra CM will be from the BJP. Attaining a massive victory the Mahayuti, which comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shinde's Shiv …

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Following his party’s rout in the Maharashtra assembly elections, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with his 20 newly elected MLAs on Monday, during which he made them sign affidavits of loyalty to the party. Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray with party leader Sanjay Raut during a press conference after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly …

Close contests in Maharashtra polls saw 58 candidates losing despite securing 1 lakh plus votes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Close contests in Maharashtra polls saw 58 candidates losing despite securing 1 lakh plus votes

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The fiercely-contested Maharashtra assembly elections where two coalitions and six major players vied for power saw 58 candidates losing despite securing more than one lakh votes, with the NCP bearing the brunt. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena accounted for seven of these candidates, while the BJP saw four of its nominees losing despite garnering over one lakh votes. Similarly, …

Maharashtra Election Results: Nilesh Rane Defeats 2-Time MLA Vaibhav Naik In Kudal Constituency With Over 8,000 Votes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election Results: Nilesh Rane Defeats 2-Time MLA Vaibhav Naik In Kudal Constituency With Over 8,000 Votes

ABP News  

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results: Two Sena leaders, Nilesh Rane and Vaibhav Naik, from different factions faced each other in the Kudal constituency in Maharashtra. Shiv Sena's Nilesh Rane defeated Naik, the incumbent MLA from Shiv Sena, with a margin of 8,176 votes. Rane, son of BJP leader and former Maharashtra chief minister Narayan Rane, has significant political leverage and holds …

Shiv Sena-UBT's Ajay Choudhari leads from Shivadi constituency show early trends
4 months ago

Shiv Sena-UBT's Ajay Choudhari leads from Shivadi constituency show early trends

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena-UBT's Ajay Choudhari is leading from the Shivadi constituency as per the official website of the Election Commission of India. Ajay Choudhari is known for putting the long-standing housing issue in his constituency among his key priorities Ajay Choudhari is a Shiv Sena MLA from the Shivadi constituency of Maharashtra and is seeking re-election from the same seat in …

Maharashtra Election Results: MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s son Amit defeated Shiv Sena-UBT candidate Mahesh Sawant in Mahim
4 months ago

Maharashtra Election Results: MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s son Amit defeated Shiv Sena-UBT candidate Mahesh Sawant in Mahim

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena candidate Amit Thackeray lost the Mahim constituency to Shiv Sena candidate Mahesh Sawant on Saturday. The MNS has fielded candidates from the Mahim seat in the past four elections — with party leader Nitin Sardesai previously clashing against Sena candidate Sada Sarvankar. The MNS held the seat from 2009 to 2014 after Sardesai defeated then Congress candidate …

MVA collects letters of support from over 160 candidates to form govt in Maharashtra
4 months ago

MVA collects letters of support from over 160 candidates to form govt in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra has collected letters of support from more than 160 of its candidates and some independents, pledging their backing for the alliance in forming a government in the state if voted to power. The letters of support collected from more than 160 candidates will be presented to the governor after declaration of results, …

Mumbai Election Results Winners Losers Complete List: Will Mahayuti dominate Mumbai or can MVA challenge its lead?
4 months ago

Mumbai Election Results Winners Losers Complete List: Will Mahayuti dominate Mumbai or can MVA challenge its lead?

Live Mint  

Mumbai Election results winners losers complete list: Mumbai and its suburban region, comprising 36 assembly seats, is witnessing a fierce electoral battle. Crucal batleground also inlcudes Worli wherein Shiv Sena will contest Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora. Mahayuti includes the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, while the MVA consists of Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP. In Mumbai, the Shiv Sena …

Maharashtra Results: Amit Shah congratulates Devendra Fadnavis, Shinde and Ajit Pawar on phone call
4 months ago

Maharashtra Results: Amit Shah congratulates Devendra Fadnavis, Shinde and Ajit Pawar on phone call

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly Election Results 2024: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis to congratulate them as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is on course to retain power in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar were leading in their …

Maharashtra Election Result 2024: Eknath Shinde, Aaditya Thackeray, Devendra Fadnavis, Nana Patole, Zeeshan Siddique, Ajit Pawar, Nawab Malik Kopri-Pachpakhadi, Baramati, Worli, Bandra East, Nagpur So
4 months ago

Maharashtra Election Result 2024: Eknath Shinde, Aaditya Thackeray, Devendra Fadnavis, Nana Patole, Zeeshan Siddique, Ajit Pawar, Nawab Malik Kopri-Pachpakhadi, Baramati, Worli, Bandra East, Nagpur So

ABP News  

Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha Election Results 2024 Live Updates: The Mahayuti alliance, led by the ruling BJP, and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi engaged in a high-stakes contest during Maharashtra's single-phase assembly elections on Wednesday, November 20. Seven High-Profile Contestants And Constituencies 1 Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena Kopri-Pachpakhadi 2 Aaditya Thackeray Shiv Sena Worli 3 Nana Patole Congress Sakoli 4 Devendra …

Uddhav Sena, Congress to Keep All MLAs at Mumbai Hotels After Results
4 months ago

Uddhav Sena, Congress to Keep All MLAs at Mumbai Hotels After Results

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena and Congress of the MVA have initiated measures to keep their flock together after the Maharashtra Assembly election results. Shiv Sena chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that the MVA is going to win 160 seats easily and will form the next government on November 26. The MVA top leaders including Sharad Pawar-led NCP’s Maharashtra chief Jayant Patil, …

Maharashtra election highlights: ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi forming next govt,’ says Balasaheb Thorat
4 months ago

Maharashtra election highlights: ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi forming next govt,’ says Balasaheb Thorat

Hindustan Times  

L: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde with his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar | R: Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. The ruling Mahayuti alliance of chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party and the Nationalist Congress Party is tied in a contest with the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, comprising the Congress and the breakaway faction of the Sena …

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: ‘Democracy can wait, but waist cannot,’ Billionaire slams elites who may not vote
4 months ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: ‘Democracy can wait, but waist cannot,’ Billionaire slams elites who may not vote

Live Mint  

A Mumbai billionaire has criticised the city's elites, accusing them of being reluctant to step out and vote as Maharashtra goes to the polls today. Voting for the single-phase Maharashtra Assembly elections began at 7 am on Wednesday and will conclude at 6 pm, with polling taking place across 288 assembly constituencies. After all, democracy can wait, but the waist …

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: Key leaders vie for 288 assembly seats
4 months ago

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: Key leaders vie for 288 assembly seats

Firstpost  

This is the first assembly poll in the state after split in Shiv Sena and NCP. Here is a look at some key leaders in the fray on 288 assembly seats in the state Maharashtra polls are seeing a tight battle between the ruling Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi alliances with several constituencies throwing up interesting contests. Eknath Shinde Maharashtra …

Maharashtra polls: Uddhav or Shinde, whose Sena will Thane choose?
4 months ago

Maharashtra polls: Uddhav or Shinde, whose Sena will Thane choose?

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In 1967, a fledgling Shiv Sena began to capture the imagination of the people by championing the cause of the Marathi manoos. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Thane, which borders Mumbai, was then largely a city of middle-class Maharashtrians and working-class people, mostly employed in factories in the Thane-Belapur belt. Of the four assembly …

From Baramati to Nagpur and Thane, key fights to watch on Maharashtra polling day
4 months ago

From Baramati to Nagpur and Thane, key fights to watch on Maharashtra polling day

The Hindu  

Maharashtra’s political landscape altered dramatically after the splits in two major regional parties — the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party — creating new equations, ideological leanings, and alliances. In the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Thane’s Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat will see Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, seeking a fourth term, clash with the rival Shiv Sena ‘s candidate Kedar Dighe, who is …

Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: Stakes high for regional heavyweights as state votes
4 months ago

Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: Stakes high for regional heavyweights as state votes

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/7 Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: Stakes high for regional heavyweights as state votes Image Source : PTI 2/7 Maharashtra heads to the polls on Wednesday, with the political futures of prominent leaders like Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar, Eknath Shinde, and Uddhav Thackeray hanging in the balance. Image Source : PTI 3/7 The election for the 288-member …

Maharashtra elections: How to find your nearest polling booth
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4 months ago

Maharashtra elections: How to find your nearest polling booth

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra and Jharkhand are set to cast their votes for the state assembly elections on Wednesday, November 20. The counting of votes for both Maharashtra and Jharkhand will take place on November 23. The Mahayuti alliance, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party is one key contender. Meanwhile, Jharkhand has already voted …

Maharashtra elections: What’s open, what’s closed tomorrow as state heads to polls?
4 months ago

Maharashtra elections: What’s open, what’s closed tomorrow as state heads to polls?

Firstpost  

Maharashtra is gearing up for a highly anticipated election on Wednesday, as all 288 Assembly seats are up for grabs. PTI Maharashtra is gearing up for a highly anticipated election on Wednesday, November 20, as voters head to the polls to decide the fate of all 288 Assembly seats. Banks: Non-operational As per the Reserve Bank of India’s list of …

Maharashtra Election 2024: High-octane campaign wraps up; 97 million voters to choose between Mahayuti and MVA
4 months ago

Maharashtra Election 2024: High-octane campaign wraps up; 97 million voters to choose between Mahayuti and MVA

Live Mint  

The high-ocatane election campaign for the Maharashtra assembly polls ended on Monday. The election campaign saw prominent leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and many Union ministers crisscrossing the state to garner votes. The Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and the Nationalist …

Sena vs Sena: Can Nilesh Rane be able to defeat Vaibhav Naik in high-stake Kudal election battle?
4 months ago

Sena vs Sena: Can Nilesh Rane be able to defeat Vaibhav Naik in high-stake Kudal election battle?

India TV News  

Kudal Assembly Election 2024: The Kudal Assembly constituency is shaping up to be a high-stakes battle between two Sena leaders, namely, incumbent MLA Vaibhav Naik, representing Shiv Sena, and Nilesh Rane, who is contesting as the candidate of Shiv Sena. Key candidates The election fight has gained new momentum as Nilesh Rane, son of BJP MP Narayan Rane, representing the …

Mahim Assembly election: Can MNS' debutant Amit Raj Thackeray take over UBT's Mahesh Baliram Sawant?
4 months ago

Mahim Assembly election: Can MNS' debutant Amit Raj Thackeray take over UBT's Mahesh Baliram Sawant?

India TV News  

Mahim Assembly Election 2024: The Mahim Assembly constituency is one of the 288 constituencies in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Key candidates The key candidates for the Mahim seat are Amit Raj Thackeray of MNS, UBT-SHS's Mahesh Baliram Sawant and Shiv Sena's Sada Sarvankar. In the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly Elections, Shiv Sena candidate Sada Sarvankar won the Mahim seat. In the …

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: 4,136 Candidates In Fray, Over 2,000 Independents Contesting
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: 4,136 Candidates In Fray, Over 2,000 Independents Contesting

ABP News  

Mumbai, Nov 14 : A total of 4,136 candidates are in the fray for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections, a rise of 27.7 per cent over the number five years ago. Of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded 149 candidates, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has fielded 81 candidates, and deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led …

The Apaksha factor that could tilt the Maharashtra election results
4 months, 1 week ago

The Apaksha factor that could tilt the Maharashtra election results

New Indian Express  

Are Apaksha candidates – rebel independents – a curse or boon? There are over 7000 candidates fighting the elections and the presence of independents in such large numbers has turned many bipolar contests into triangular fights and in some places even multipolar ones. Shirish Chaudhari, who is close to deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, is contesting as an independent against …

A freebie race in Maharashtra election as Mahayuti and MVA rival for power
4 months, 1 week ago

A freebie race in Maharashtra election as Mahayuti and MVA rival for power

Firstpost  

A high-stakes battle of freebies has begun, with the BJP and Congress-led alliances vying to win over crucial voting blocs, particularly women, farmers and youth. Among the six main parties in the race, four — Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, Nationalist Congress Party, and Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar — claim to be the original factions. Freebies and …

Maharashtra Polls: 29 Out Of 288 Assembly Seats To Witness Friendly Face-offs Among MVA, Mahayuti Allies
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4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Polls: 29 Out Of 288 Assembly Seats To Witness Friendly Face-offs Among MVA, Mahayuti Allies

ABP News  

The November 20 Maharashtra election will witness friendly contests among the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi allies in 29 out of 288 assembly seats. The ruling Mahayuti's partners BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress, will contest alongside each other in six seats — Mankhurd Shivajinagar, Ashti, Sindhkhed Raja, Katol, Morshi, Dindori, Shrirampur and Purandar. The Samajwadi …

Maharashtra polls: Friendly face-offs between allies in 29 out of 288 assembly seats
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra polls: Friendly face-offs between allies in 29 out of 288 assembly seats

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The November 20 Maharashtra election will witness friendly contests among the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi allies in 29 out of 288 assembly seats. The ruling Mahayuti's partners BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress, will contest alongside each other in six seats Mankhurd Shivajinagar, Ashti, Sindhkhed Raja, Katol, Morshi, Dindori, Shrirampur and Purandar. The Samajwadi …

Maharashtra polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) struggles to get a handle on Sambhaji Nagar
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) struggles to get a handle on Sambhaji Nagar

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar: Citizens of Aurangabad had pledged their allegiance to Shiv Sena two decades after it was founded by Bal Thackeray in 1966. Two events have led to this situation – the split in the party two years ago, and Sena ’s recent embarrassment when one it its official candidates from Aurangabad Central, Kishanchand Tanwani, quit the party. …

Maharashtra polls: In a complex fight for Mahim, UBT candidates pins hopes on old ties
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: In a complex fight for Mahim, UBT candidates pins hopes on old ties

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The fight for Mahim has drawn eyeballs towards the constituency with the impending face-off between debutant MNS candidate Amit Thackeray and Shiv Sena’s Sada Sarvankar, and third contestant Shiv Sena ’s Mahesh Sawant. Sawant, 52, is keeping his nose to the grind with the belief that he enjoys “unwavering support from the party’s leader and people as he speaks …

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Congress suspends all rebel candidates for 6 years, says no friendly fights in MVA
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Congress suspends all rebel candidates for 6 years, says no friendly fights in MVA

The Hindu  

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday said all the party rebels contesting against the official candidates of the Maha Vikas Aghadi have been suspended for six years. Maharashtra ‘Poll Arena’ | Coverage of The Hindu’s election conclave Addressing a press conference, Mr. Chennithala said the district units have been asked to prepare a list of rebels still in the fray …

Shiv Sena Expels Five Members for Anti-Party Activities in Maharashtra
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena Expels Five Members for Anti-Party Activities in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra's Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has expelled five party office bearers for engaging in anti-party activities. The expelled individuals, including Rupesh Mhatre, Vishwas Nandekar, Prasad Thackeray, Chandrakant Ghugul, and Sanjay Awari, were all from Yavatmal district. Their expulsion comes as the MVA alliance attempts to present a united front against the ruling coalition of BJP, Shiv Sena led by …

Maharashtra Election: 420 candidates vie for 36 Mumbai seats on November 20
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election: 420 candidates vie for 36 Mumbai seats on November 20

Live Mint  

As many as 4,140 candidates are in the fray for 288 Maharashtra assembly seats voting on November 20. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led faction of Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led faction of Nationalist Congress Party are part of Maharashtra's ruling NDA bloc led by the BJP in Maharashtra. The alliance is contesting against the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi grouping comprising the …

Five Years of Turbulence: A Glimpse into Maharashtra Assembly's Turbulent Journey
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Five Years of Turbulence: A Glimpse into Maharashtra Assembly's Turbulent Journey

Live Mint  

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is set to hold a single-phase election on November 20 to elect new chief minister. The outgoing assembly faced political turmoil with three different chief ministers in the past five years. The current assembly is considered bipolar between the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The BJP is currently in alliance with NCP …

Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

ABP News  

Maharashtra's political landscape is uncertain ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections. Several leaders from Congress and NCP have switched parties overnight, while parties are providing tickets to disgruntled leaders of other outfits. The Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising Congress, Shiv Sena-UBT, and NCP-SP, is contesting against the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. Some candidates have been …

Shiv Sena Showdown: Who is the Real Political Master?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena Showdown: Who is the Real Political Master?

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: The upcoming elections are the first assembly polls after Shinde split the party two and a half years ago. The two Senas, led by Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde, are vying for the legacy of the party, founded in Mumbai almost 60 years ago. The final verdict will be handed down by the people's court on November …

Mahayuti and NCP Clash Over Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Seat
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mahayuti and NCP Clash Over Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Seat

Hindustan Times  

The Mahayuti alliance is locked in a fierce battle for the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar assembly seat. The BJP has named Shiv Sena's Suresh Krishna Patil (Bullet Patil) as its official candidate, while the NCP has nominated Nawab Malik. The seat has been a source of tension, as the Muslim vote is a key factor in the constituency. The competition is …

NCP Announces Five More Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

NCP Announces Five More Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Hindu  

Maharashtra's NCP (SP) has fielded five more candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, bringing its total to 87. The party replaced sitting MLA Anil Deshmukh with his son Salil from the Katol Assembly constituency in Nagpur district, and also fielded Abhijit Patil from the Madha assembly constituency and Anil Sawant from the Pandharpur segment, both in Solapur district.

Shiv Sena Fields Shaina NC, BJP Mumbai Candidate List Rumbles Feathers in Party
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena Fields Shaina NC, BJP Mumbai Candidate List Rumbles Feathers in Party

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena both announced their third list of candidates on Monday evening. While the BJP has 25 candidates on its list, the Sena has 15, two of which have been given to their allies. The BJP's Shaina NC (Yogen Shah) and the Sena's Shaina NC have been given tickets from the …

Triangular Battle for Mahim Assembly Election: MNS's Thackeray Faces Tough Contest
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Triangular Battle for Mahim Assembly Election: MNS's Thackeray Faces Tough Contest

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Assembly elections in Mahim are shaping up to be a triangular contest, with the MNS's Amit Thackeray facing a formidable challenge from Shiv Sena's Sada Sarvankar and the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Mahesh Sawant. The constituency holds a significant amount of Maratha votes, making it a key battleground in the upcoming elections.

Shaina NC to Contest on Shiv Sena Ticket in Maharashtra Assembly Election
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shaina NC to Contest on Shiv Sena Ticket in Maharashtra Assembly Election

ABP News  

The Shiv Sena has released its third list of 15 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections on Monday. Among the notable names is BJP leader Shaina NC, who is set to contest on a Shiv Sena ticket from the Mumbadevi Assembly constituency. The party has also nominated several other candidates, including Milind Deora, Rajendra Vithal Raut, and Sanjay Nirupam.

Eknath Shinde's Nomination: A Fiery Showdown Between Vikas and Vinash
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde's Nomination: A Fiery Showdown Between Vikas and Vinash

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde filed his nomination for the upcoming assembly elections from Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency in Thane. He will face Shiv Sena (UBT) nominee Kedar Dighe, the nephew of Anand Dighe, from his home turf. The rally commenced from Dutt Mandir at Modella Check Naka, passing through the main streets of Thane. It took approximately two hours to reach …

NCP Announces Nine More Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Polls
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

NCP Announces Nine More Candidates for Maharashtra Assembly Polls

The Hindu  

The National Congress Party (Congress) has released its third list of nine candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections scheduled in November. The list includes a mix of experienced and new faces, including young candidates such as Gyayak Patni and Siddhi Kadam. The Congress party has also announced the name of Fahad Ahmed from the Samajwadi party as their candidate …

Congress Announces 39 Candidates in Mumbai, Including 5 for the City
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Congress Announces 39 Candidates in Mumbai, Including 5 for the City

Hindustan Times  

The Congress party has released two separate lists of 23 and 16 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra. The party has nominated former state unit chief Manikrao Thakre from Digras, Asif Zakaria from Vandre (Bandra) west and Sachin Sawant from Andheri west. It renominated two sitting MLAs Kailash Gorantyal from Jalna and Moham Hambarde from Nanded South but …

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