Seat-Sharing Talks Underway, Uddhav Thackeray Jumps the Gun to Announce Pick for Lok Sabha Polls, Congress Sees Red
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Seat-Sharing Talks Underway, Uddhav Thackeray Jumps the Gun to Announce Pick for Lok Sabha Polls, Congress Sees Red

News 18  

Uddhav Thackeray’s announcement of Amol Kirtikar’s candidature from Mumbai North West constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls has once again exposed the chinks in the MVA armour, with Congress seething over the move. The Maha Vikas Aghadi is still holding meetings to decide the final seat-sharing formula for the Lok Sabha elections but Thackeray’s declaration has upset former Mumbai Congress chief and former Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam. A month ago, Aaditya Thackeray, at one of his rallies in Mumbai’s Girgaon area, announced the candidature of Arvind Sawant from the Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency. Until and unless a final decision is taken, a party does not have a right to announce the name of the candidate from the disputed seat… I request Shiv Sena to take back the announcement they made.” Nirupam also questioned Thackeray’s choice of Amol who is facing an ACB inquiry in the ‘Khichadi’ scam during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Will Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar come together? It’s a matter of who blinks first
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Will Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar come together? It’s a matter of who blinks first

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Asha Kaki, the mother of Ajit Pawar, prayed before Lord Vitthal in Pandharpur this week, expressing her hope for the Pawar family to reconcile after months of political discord. Speaking to Hindustan Times by phone, Yugendra Pawar said, “When the two sides split, Sharad Pawar did not go anywhere, but the other side moved away. If both sides have …

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

Why SP leader's discordant note on Uddhav Sena is fresh sign of fissures in MVA
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Why SP leader's discordant note on Uddhav Sena is fresh sign of fissures in MVA

India Today  

The Samajwadi Party has struck a discordant note over what seems to be the impending return of the Shiv Sena to hardline Hindutva, indicating fissures in the Maha Vikas Aghadi after its washout in the Maharashtra assembly election. On December 6, Milind Narvekar, the Shiv Sena MLC and personal assistant of party president Uddhav Thackeray, posted on X a remark …

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker
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1 month ago

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar was on Monday elected unopposed as the speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and 'real Shiv Sena' after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. In the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti …

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

Raj Thackeray In Mahayuti Government? CM Fadnavis Says 'Views Match'
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Raj Thackeray In Mahayuti Government? CM Fadnavis Says 'Views Match'

ABP News  

In a twist to the Maharashtra government formation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that he wanted to include MNS chief Raj Thackeray in his government. Fadnavis, during a TV interview, said that candidates from Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena got a good number of votes in the assembly elections, despite fighting against the Bharatiya Janata Party. Maharashtra CM Devendra …

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded
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Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded

Live Mint  

Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies. The senior BJP leader later revealed that he had garnered good wishes from all quarters — including political rivals Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Most prominent opposition leaders were conspicuous by their absence at the glittering event and Fadnavis …

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates
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Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the selection of the Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party leader. The BJP Parliamentary Board made the announcement in a press statement, stating, "The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Shri Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab …

Nitin Gadkari moved to seat 4 from 58 in Parliament, Priyanka Gandhi in 4th row
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Nitin Gadkari moved to seat 4 from 58 in Parliament, Priyanka Gandhi in 4th row

India Today  

Seating arrangements for the 18th Lok Sabha have been finalised with Prime Minister Narendra Modi retaining his prime seat and newly-inducted Wayanad MP and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi getting a spot in the fourth row, a list accessed by India Today TV revealed. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, initially assigned to seat number 58 in the earlier circular, has now been …

Team Thackeray blames Congress' 'attitude' for MVA's Maharashtra poll drubbing
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Team Thackeray blames Congress' 'attitude' for MVA's Maharashtra poll drubbing

Hindustan Times  

A senior Shiv Sena leader criticised Congress, party's alliance partner in Maharashtra, for its "overconfidence" and "attitude" during seat-sharing talks, which, he said, negatively impacted the prospects of the Maha Vikas Aghadi bloc in the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections. Ambadas Danve, Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackery The BJP-led Mahayuti …

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle
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Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle

Live Mint  

Cracks have started appearing in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi of Maharashtra days after its humiliating defeat at the hands of Mahayuti in the Assembly elections. Former Chief Minster Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is reportedly facing a pressure from its leaders to quit the alliance, if at all it wants to secure a safe political future. The MVA, comprising the …

Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Will Sena, NCP rivals unite? Uddhav & Pawar still in play
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Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Will Sena, NCP rivals unite? Uddhav & Pawar still in play

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Shiv Sena (UBT) elect Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader after the massive loss in assembly elections
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Shiv Sena (UBT) elect Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader after the massive loss in assembly elections

Op India  

Shiv Sena elected two-time Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader on Monday. Meanwhile, after getting elected Shiv Sena leader in the legislative assembly, Bhaskar Jadhav said he wanted Aaditya Thackeray to take the post, but Uddhav wanted him to take this position. Party spokesperson Anand Dubey showed confidence in the leadership of Aaditya Thackeray and said, “I am …

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’
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Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’

Hindustan Times  

The Shiv Sena on Monday reminded Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde of his “promise to leave politics” if any of the rebel MLAs who sided with him during the split of the undivided Shiv Sena in 2022, lost the assembly elections in the state. The party's salvo comes as calls grew from Shinde's Sena for Eknath Shidne to continue as …

'Had I Campaigned, You Would Have...': Ajit Pawar Takes Jibe At Nephew Rohit Pawar — WATCH
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'Had I Campaigned, You Would Have...': Ajit Pawar Takes Jibe At Nephew Rohit Pawar — WATCH

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar took a jibe at nephew NCP leader Rohit Pawar on Monday saying that it would have been difficult for his nephew to retain the constituency if he had campaigned from there. Rohit touched Ajit Pawar's feet, and Ajit jokingly said, "If I had held my rally, you would have lost" pic.twitter.com/G5naHxKgsu — IANS November …

After a setback in Maharashtra during Lok Sabha elections, BJP-led Mahayuti alliance rebounds in style
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After a setback in Maharashtra during Lok Sabha elections, BJP-led Mahayuti alliance rebounds in style

Op India  

The National Democratic Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, has performed extraordinarily well in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The assembly elections victory marked a significant comeback for the BJP-led alliance and demonstrated that the BJP’s effective strategies can secure voters’ trust. The BJP secured 15 out of 36 seats there, while ally Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction secured six …

Maharashtra Government formation highlights: Mahayuti alliance to form government on November 25, CM face to be decided collectively
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Maharashtra Government formation highlights: Mahayuti alliance to form government on November 25, CM face to be decided collectively

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar said on Sunday they are expecting the swearing-in ceremony to happen on November 25. Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule said leaders of the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the BJP leadership will decide who will be the next Chief Minister of the state. Pune NCP president Deepak Mankar Sunday said that the party workers are in …

Prithviraj Chavan To Amit Thackeray: Major Upsets In Maharashtra Elections
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Prithviraj Chavan To Amit Thackeray: Major Upsets In Maharashtra Elections

ABP News  

The Maharashtra polls threw surprises that even the winning Mahayuti alliance did not expect but also delivered some major upsets. Former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, former cabinet minister Rajesh Tope, and Congress veteran Balasaheb Thorat were some of the bigwigs who had to wrest power after a long spell in power. Among debutant contestants, Raj Thackeray's son and MNS leader …

Future tense for Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray
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Future tense for Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: It seems that Sharad Pawar’s party, the NCP, faced significant challenges in the Assembly polls due to his failure to fulfill the promise of introducing fresh faces into the leadership and nurturing them, much like how Yashwantrao Chavan—Maharashtra’s first chief minister—mentored him. However, in his own constituency of Baramati—first represented by him and later by his nephew, Ajit Pawar, …

Mahim Assembly Election Result: Mahesh Sawant Bags 'Thackeray's Legacy' Seat Defeating MNS' Amit Thackeray
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Mahim Assembly Election Result: Mahesh Sawant Bags 'Thackeray's Legacy' Seat Defeating MNS' Amit Thackeray

ABP News  

Mahim Assembly Seat result: The Mahim Assembly constituency carries the 'Thackeray family' legacy, as such this has emerged as the most important seat for the Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena over the years. The original Shiv Sena now lies fractured into three constituents, the MNS, the Uddhav Thackeray, and the Eknath Shinde camp. Second, it was one of the …

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

Maharashtra election results 2024: BJP likely to hold legislative party meet on Nov 25
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Maharashtra election results 2024: BJP likely to hold legislative party meet on Nov 25

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to hold the Maharashtra Legislative Party meeting on November 25 and the oath-taking ceremony on November 26, ANI reported on Saturday citing sources. As per the initial results, the Mahayuti alliance is leading in 220 seats, with the Bharatiya Janata Party leading in 128 seats, driving the charge in Maharashtra. The Nationalist Congress Party, …

Mandate shows who is taking Bal Thackeray's ideals forward: Shrikant Shinde
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mandate shows who is taking Bal Thackeray's ideals forward: Shrikant Shinde

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The mandate of the people of Maharashtra has shown who is carrying forward the ideals of late Bal Thackeray, said Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MP and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant Shinde as early trends of the assembly polls showed the Mahayuti winning emphatically. The Bal Thackeray-founded Shiv Sena split in June 2022 after Eknath Shinde rebelled against …

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

Aditya Thackeray leading from Maharashtra's Worli seat as per early trends
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aditya Thackeray leading from Maharashtra's Worli seat as per early trends

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena 's key candidate Aditya Thackeray is leading from Maharashtra's Worli seat by 21725 votes as per ECI's official website. Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray poses with children in the Worli constituency In a showdown between Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena, Aditya Thackeray faced Milind Deora for the Worli assembly constituency in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections. Milind Deora …

Maharashtra Election Results: MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s son Amit defeated Shiv Sena-UBT candidate Mahesh Sawant in Mahim
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Worli election result: Aditya Thackeray leads against Milind Deora
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Worli election result: Aditya Thackeray leads against Milind Deora

Hindustan Times  

Aditya Thackeray, the son of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is leading in the Worli assembly constituency, early trends showed on Saturday morning. In the 2019 Maharashtra assembly election, Aditya Thackeray polled over 69 per cent votes, defeating NCP's Suresh Mane. His grandfather Bal Thackeray, his father Uddhav Thackeray and his uncle Raj Thackeray never contested an assembly election. Aditya …

Aaditya Thackeray vote counting: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader defeats Milind Deora in Worli
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aaditya Thackeray vote counting: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader defeats Milind Deora in Worli

Live Mint  

Worli, Maharashtra Election 2024: In a close battle in Worli, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray claimed victory for a second straight term in the constituency and defeated Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora by a margin of 8,801 votes. Together with its partners Shiv Sena and NCP, the ruling Mahayuti alliance could win 219 of the 288 seats in the state, …

Maharashtra election results: Amit Thackeray leads from Mahim constituency
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra election results: Amit Thackeray leads from Mahim constituency

Hindustan Times  

Amit Thackeray, the son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, is contesting the assembly elections from Mumbai's Mahim constituency. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray's son and MNS candidate Amit Thackeray. Unlike his cousin and Uddhav Thackeray's son Aditya Thackeray, Amit Thackeray has largely remained away from the limelight. In the 2019 assembly elections, Raj Thackeray did not field …

Mumbra-Kalwa Assembly Election Results 2024 Live: Sharad Pawar vs Ajit Pawar, whose NCP will clinch the seat?
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Mumbra-Kalwa Assembly Election Results 2024 Live: Sharad Pawar vs Ajit Pawar, whose NCP will clinch the seat?

India TV News  

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Wayanad election result live: Can Priyanka Gandhi secure Lok Sabha debut from Congress stronghold?
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Wayanad election result live: Can Priyanka Gandhi secure Lok Sabha debut from Congress stronghold?

Hindustan Times  

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

Eknath Shinde's rise, Sharad Pawar's decline: Anjana Om Kashyap's takeaways from Maharashtra polls
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Eknath Shinde's rise, Sharad Pawar's decline: Anjana Om Kashyap's takeaways from Maharashtra polls

India Today  

The Maharashtra Assembly elections concluded with the Mahayuti alliance achieving a historic victory. Here are the key takeaways from the 2024 Maharashtra polls: BJP'S HINDUTVA AND LEADERSHIP STRATEGY PAYS OFF The BJP's success reflects its ability to consolidate its Hindutva position under the leadership of Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis. With an impressive strike rate of 70 per cent, Shinde …

BJP sweeps UP bypolls, wins seven of nine seats; SP suffers setback in Dalit, Muslim-majority seats
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BJP sweeps UP bypolls, wins seven of nine seats; SP suffers setback in Dalit, Muslim-majority seats

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: After facing a humiliating defeat in recent Lok Sabha polls, the ruling BJP managed to salvage its pride by sweeping the bypoll to nine assembly constituencies winning seven of them on Saturday. While Moradabad’s Kundarki, the stronghold of senior SP leader late Shafiqur Rehman Barq, is a Muslim-dominated seat, Katehri in Ambedkar Nagar has a substantial chunk of Dalit …

Aaditya Thackeray wins Worli, asks if people voted or EVMs after NDA stunner
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

Maharashtra election highlights: ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi forming next govt,’ says Balasaheb Thorat
1 month, 2 weeks 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 election 2024: Five ‘maha’ battles among 288 seats to watch out for | Key constituencies and candidates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra election 2024: Five ‘maha’ battles among 288 seats to watch out for | Key constituencies and candidates

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra, the country's richest state, is gearing up for a political showdown on Wednesday, November 19, to elect a new 288-member House. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray The election campaign witnessed national leaders, inclduing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, travelling across the …

Maharashtra polls: Will Marathwada spoil Mahayuti’s game again?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: Will Marathwada spoil Mahayuti’s game again?

Hindustan Times  

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar/Beed: Marathwada, comprising eight districts in central Maharashtra, played a significant part in skewing the numbers against the ruling Mahayuti in the Lok Sabha elections six months ago. Marathwada, which has 46 assembly seats, has seen many stalwart leaders such as Raosaheb Danve, Pankaja Munde and Pratap Chikhalikar, backed by former chief minister Ashok Chavan, lose their seats …

Thackeray cousins’ poll campaigns move into high gear
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thackeray cousins’ poll campaigns move into high gear

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The election campaigns of the Thackeray cousins are moving into high gear as the state counts down to polling day on November 20. While Aaditya, son of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, is the sitting MLA from Worli, cousin Amit, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, is making his poll debut from Mahim. Thackeray cousins’ poll campaigns …

Ajit or Yugendra? Pawar games in Baramati could hinge on the Sharad factor
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ajit or Yugendra? Pawar games in Baramati could hinge on the Sharad factor

New Indian Express  

BARAMATI: Will the fate of the contest in the prized Baramati seat be decided by the word of an 84-year-old? "Though Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has done notable infrastructure and development work in Baramati, the real Daivat is the 84-year-old Sharad Pawar," says Amit Taware, a resident of Thopatewadi in the Baramati constituency. Ajit Pawar's tryst with Baramati …

Channapatna records 88.81% voter turnout
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Channapatna records 88.81% voter turnout

Hindustan Times  

Of the three assembly constituencies that went to bypolls on Wednesday, Channapatna recorded a major voter turnout with 88.81%, closely followed by Shiggaon at 80.48%, and Sandur with 76.24%, according to the provisional turnout data by the Election Commission of India till 10.30 pm. The by-elections were required after former representatives of these constituencies — E Tukaram of Congress, former …

As three assembly seats go to bypolls, Channapatna in focus
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

As three assembly seats go to bypolls, Channapatna in focus

Hindustan Times  

Voters in Karnataka will determine the fate of three key assembly seats on Wednesday, as Channapatna, Shiggaon, and Sandur constituencies prepare for bypolls. The by-elections in these constituencies were triggered after three seats, including Channapatna, were left open as JD leader HD Kumaraswamy, Shiggaon by ex-CM Basavaraj Bommai, and Sandur by Congress’s E Tukaram were appointed as Union ministers. The …

Ajit Pawar says Mahayuti wants to win 175 seats in Maharashtra Assembly
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar says Mahayuti wants to win 175 seats in Maharashtra Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that the ruling ‘Mahayuti’ alliance wants to win more than 175 seats in the upcoming assembly election in the state. Ajit had fielded his wife Sunentra against Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule from the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency. Claiming that he will win for the eighth time by the margin …

Will ensure victory, but won't 'beg' for support: Raj Thackeray on son Amit's election
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Will ensure victory, but won't 'beg' for support: Raj Thackeray on son Amit's election

India TV News  

In a rousing speech, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena National President Raj Thackeray reaffirmed his unwavering support for his son, Amit Thackeray, in his election campaign. Raj Thackeray reiterated his position even during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections by extending full support to the Shiv Sena. Raj Thackeray went on to add that, while he had no qualms in supporting Amit's candidature, …

Should Uddhav have been Chief Minister face of MVA? Aaditya Thackeray responds
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Should Uddhav have been Chief Minister face of MVA? Aaditya Thackeray responds

India Today  

With just days left for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray weighed in on a question gripping the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance's electoral strategy: Should Uddhav Thackeray have been projected as the Chief Ministerial face of the alliance? He emphasised that a clear and trusted leader can galvanise the people of Maharashtra and strengthen the alliance's appeal, …

Husband vs wife, uncle vs nephew: Families battle their own in Maharashtra
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Husband vs wife, uncle vs nephew: Families battle their own in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle  

Amid parties accusing rivals of promoting dynastic politics, the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls will see brothers, cousins and father-children in the fray, with members of the same family taking on each other in some seats.In one constituency, the battle is between husband and wife, while another seat has an uncle and nephew pitted against each other.In the high stakes …

Maharashtra elections see family rivalries play out: Husbands vs wives, uncles vs nephews
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra elections see family rivalries play out: Husbands vs wives, uncles vs nephews

Hindustan Times  

Amid parties accusing rivals of promoting dynastic politics, the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls will see brothers, cousins and father-children in the fray, with members of the same family taking on each other in some seats. In the Kannad constituency in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, independent candidate Harshwardhan Jadhav is pitted against his estranged wife and Shiv Sena candidate Sanjana Jadhav, the …

Dynastic politics in focus with kin of MPs in fray in Assam bypolls
2 months ago

Dynastic politics in focus with kin of MPs in fray in Assam bypolls

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The issue of 'dynastic politics' has taken the centre-stage in Assam by-elections with both the ruling alliance and the main opposition party fielding candidates from political families, and the parties engaging in a sparring match targeting each other over it. If it is Barpeta MP Phani Bhusan Choudhury's wife Diptimayee contesting as ruling alliance candidate on an Asom Gana …

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