Amid Kamra row, Eknath Shinde says he has followed Balasaheb’s principle of ‘80% social work, 20% politics’ in career
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Amid Kamra row, Eknath Shinde says he has followed Balasaheb’s principle of ‘80% social work, 20% politics’ in career

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said he has followed Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray’s principle of “80 percent social work and 20 percent politics” and will continue working for the common man. The resolution was passed amid a controversy over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra’s alleged remarks against Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde. “In my 40-year-long career, I have followed Balasaheb Thackeray's principle of 80 percent social work and 20 percent politics and pledged to continue working for the common man,” the deputy chief minister said. On Monday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis demanded an apology from Kamra for “insulting” Shinde, while police arrested 12 workers of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena for allegedly ransacking the venue where Kamra made the ‘traitor’ remark.

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Kunal Kamra Controversy: Maharashtra council admits breach of privilege notice against comedian
20 hours, 39 minutes ago

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Maharashtra council admits breach of privilege notice against comedian

Live Mint  

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Maharashtra Legislative Council has admitted a breach of privilege notice against comedian Kunal Kamra him for allegedly insulting deputy chief minister Elnath Shinde, who heads a Shiv Sena faction. State tourism minister and Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai, while talking to reporters, demanded Kamra’s immediate arrest, warning that the patience of party workers should not be tested. …

Shinde Calls Kunal Kamra’s Jibe Supari, Warns of Reactions
3 days, 18 hours ago

Shinde Calls Kunal Kamra’s Jibe Supari, Warns of Reactions

Deccan Chronicle  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has likened comedian Kunal Kamra's jibe at him to taking "supari" to speak against someone, and said a decorum should be maintained while taking jibes, otherwise the action causes a reaction. Kamra had performed a parody of a popular Hindi song from the film "Dil Toh Pagal Hai," apparently referring to Shinde as a …

Action causes reaction: Eknath Shinde on Sena's rampage over Kunal Kamra joke
3 days, 23 hours ago

Action causes reaction: Eknath Shinde on Sena's rampage over Kunal Kamra joke

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Tuesday broke his silence on the political firestorm over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's 'gaddar' joke, asserting that "we understand satire, but there should be a limit". The Deputy Chief Minister also appeared to justify the vandalism of the Mumbai studio by Shiv Sena workers, saying, "action causes reaction". Eknath …

Kunal Kamra seeks week's time to appear before police in Eknath Shinde joke row
3 days, 23 hours ago

Kunal Kamra seeks week's time to appear before police in Eknath Shinde joke row

India Today  

Comedian Kunal Kamra has sought a week's time to appear before police after he was issued a summons on Tuesday over his controversial comments about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kamra, who referred to Shinde as a "traitor" in a Bollywood parody song at an event, has been asked to appear before the investigating officer at 11 am. Kamra, …

Kunal Kamra controversy: 5 Indian comedians who have landed in trouble for their remarks
4 days, 12 hours ago

Kunal Kamra controversy: 5 Indian comedians who have landed in trouble for their remarks

Hindustan Times  

Comedian Kunal Kamra has triggered a controversy with his 'traitor' jibe at Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, who is also the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra. Kunal Kamra and Samay Raina had both performed their controversial acts at the Habitat Comedy club in Mumbai, Upset by Kamra's remark on the veteran leader, Shiv Sena workers resorted to vandalism at the …

'Apologise for low-level comedy': CM Fadnavis, dy Ajit Pawar slam Kunal Kamra for remarks on Eknath Shinde
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4 days, 17 hours ago

'Apologise for low-level comedy': CM Fadnavis, dy Ajit Pawar slam Kunal Kamra for remarks on Eknath Shinde

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday reacted to the row sparked by comedian Kunal Kamra's alleged remarks on his deputy Eknath Shinde, saying that satire can be used, but not insult anyone. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis condemned the remarks made against Eknath Shinde by comedian Kunal Kamra. During his recent show at the Habitat comedy club in Mumbai's Khar, …

Hotel vandalised, police complaint filed: Why Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is fuming at comedian Kunal Kamra
4 days, 19 hours ago

Hotel vandalised, police complaint filed: Why Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is fuming at comedian Kunal Kamra

Firstpost  

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra once again finds himself in the middle of a controversy. File image/Kunal Kamra/Instagram A joke has turned out to be no laughing matter as Shiv Sena ransacked a hotel in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, where stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra shot his show in which he mocked Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. How Eknath Shinde’s followers …

Amid comedian Kunal Kamra’s jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, did Shiv Sena workers vandalize his venue?
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4 days, 20 hours ago

Amid comedian Kunal Kamra’s jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, did Shiv Sena workers vandalize his venue?

Firstpost  

Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel said he would show “Kamra his level” and asked him to apologise Shiv Sena leaders on Sunday took umbrage at stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra targeting their party head and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena workers vandalised Hotel Unicontinental in Mumbai’s Khar area where Kamra’s show with ‘gaddar’ jibe at Deputy CM Eknath …

Sena worker's 'only trailer' warning to Kunal Kamra after vandalism in joke row
4 days, 23 hours ago

Sena worker's 'only trailer' warning to Kunal Kamra after vandalism in joke row

India Today  

Shiv Sena worker Rahool Kanal has openly threatened stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra after his party workers vandalised a Mumbai studio and a hotel amid a controversy over the latter's joke on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In extension to his threat to Kamra, the Shiv Sena worker said the comedian would be taught a "good lesson" in "Shiv Sena …

Shiv Sena workers vandalise Mumbai hotel after Kamra’s jibe at Shinde
5 days, 4 hours ago

Shiv Sena workers vandalise Mumbai hotel after Kamra’s jibe at Shinde

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena on Sunday demanded the arrest of stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra over his stand-up in which he has allegedly referred to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a ‘Gaddar’. Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde said that the comedian will receive ‘Shiv Sena treatment’, as none of the ‘Shiv Sainiks’ had liked his statements. Mr. Hegde further said, “Kunal Kamra’s …

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde, says 'keep aside ED, CBI and fight with us'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Chaos erupts in Maharashtra council over Shinde's political jibes
3 months, 1 week ago

Chaos erupts in Maharashtra council over Shinde's political jibes

Hindustan Times  

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

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’

Live Mint  

aDays after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena on Friday expressed its will to take the the crucial home portfolio in the state government. Shiv Sena leader Bharat Gogawale told PTI that when Fadnavis was deputy CM he held the home department. We hope the talks on portfolios will be over in the next …

Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday took oath as Deputy Chief Minister in the BJP-led Mahayuti government and invoked late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Shinde started his oath by bowing to Balasaheb Thackeray, remembering mentor late Anand Dighe and taking blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and 13 crore people of Maharshtra. Shinde …

Worked As Common Man, Set Example Of Following 'Alliance Dharma': Eknath Shinde's Son Heaps Praise On Him
4 months ago

Worked As Common Man, Set Example Of Following 'Alliance Dharma': Eknath Shinde's Son Heaps Praise On Him

ABP News  

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde has said he is proud of his father Eknath Shinde, who is currently Maharashtra's caretaker chief minister, for setting an example of following the "alliance dharma" while setting aside personal ambition. His statement came after Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced the Shiv Sena would support the decisions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home …

Want to convert common man into superman, says Eknath Shinde as Mahayuti set to form govt in Maharashtra
4 months ago

Want to convert common man into superman, says Eknath Shinde as Mahayuti set to form govt in Maharashtra

India TV News  

As the Mahayuti is all set to form the government after merging victorious in the Maharashtra assembly elections, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar and leaders of the alliance on Saturday addressed a press conference and exchanged sweets. During the press conference, CM Eknath Shinde said, "Our government was the common man's government. Earlier in …

Eknath Shinde's Popularity in Maharashtra: A Turning Point for the BJP?
5 months, 1 week ago

Eknath Shinde's Popularity in Maharashtra: A Turning Point for the BJP?

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is considering handing the Maharashtra chief minister (CM) Eknath Shinde a fresh term in the upcoming state assembly elections. The decision is reportedly based on Shinde's recent electoral success and the alliance's poor showing in the Lok Sabha polls. The BJP may also be concerned about the opposition's reluctance to criticize Shinde, who has managed …

Maharashtra CM Shinde: I rebelled because Bal Thackeray’s ideology was being compromised
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra CM Shinde: I rebelled because Bal Thackeray’s ideology was being compromised

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on April 7 said he rebelled because Uddhav Thackeray abandoned the ideology of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. Addressing a meeting of his party workers in Ramtek in Nagpur, Mr. Shinde said he did not want to become Chief Minister but had to rebel after seeing Bal Thackeray's ideology being compromised. Asking people to vote …

Devendra Fadnavis says Uddhav Thackeray doesn’t understand politics
1 year, 8 months ago

Devendra Fadnavis says Uddhav Thackeray doesn’t understand politics

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis subtly criticised Uddhav Thackeray, suggesting that the former CM lacked understanding of politics and budgetary matters. Fadnavis praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, highlighting the government's welfare schemes and efforts to eradicate poverty. Fadnavis invoked Lord Ram while speaking about the government programme as Nashik houses the famous temple of the deity. Notably, Deputy Chief …

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde meets Sena lawmakers, says all is well within govt
1 year, 8 months ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde meets Sena lawmakers, says all is well within govt

Firstpost  

Many Sena lawmakers reportedly pointed out that founder Balasaheb Thackeray would have never joined hands with the Nationalist Congress Party A day after the politics of Maharashtra made new twists and turns leading the Eknath Shinde camp to worry about its future in the government, the chief minister met Sena lawmakers to assuage their concerns. The entry of Ajit Pawar …

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, 8 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, 8 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 …

Back to the street is only way ahead for Sena
2 years, 8 months ago

Back to the street is only way ahead for Sena

Hindustan Times  

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

Maharashtra political crisis: Want to save Shiv Sena from MVA's ‘dragon’, tweets Eknath Shinde
2 years, 9 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 …

Maharashtra crisis: 37 MLAs declare Eknath Shinde as leader in signed letter
2 years, 9 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 …

Eknath Shinde: A grassroot Sena worker who rebelled
2 years, 9 months ago

Eknath Shinde: A grassroot Sena worker who rebelled

The Hindu  

A grassroots Shiv Sena worker who rose to become one of the most powerful leaders in the party, Eknath Shinde is known for his raw style of functioning which avoids publicity. Mr. Shinde has been the party’s face in politically vital Thane and Palghar districts – bordering Mumbai – where he is responsible for Sena’s impressive performance in Lok Sabha, …

‘We’re Balasaheb's staunch Shiv Sainiks': Eknath Shinde breaks silence
2 years, 9 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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