Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Free education, scrapping Dharavi project among Uddhav Thackeray Sena’s poll promises
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Free education, scrapping Dharavi project among Uddhav Thackeray Sena’s poll promises

Live Mint  

With about a week remaining for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday unveiled the party's manifesto, ‘Vachan Nama,’ for the polls. In ‘Vachan Nama,’ the Shiv Sena faction has assured free education for male students, stabilising prices of essential items and scrapping the Dharavi redevelopment project. Thackery added that the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, which includes Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress, among others, will also release its manifesto ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, reported PTI. Under CM Eknath Shinde's governance in Maharashtra, female students receive free education at the state-run level, a move that has been seen as an effort to boost female literacy and empower women.

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Uddhav Thackeray challenges Devendra Fadnavis to carry out sop promises, slams RSS
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Uddhav Thackeray challenges Devendra Fadnavis to carry out sop promises, slams RSS

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday declared that the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi alliance lost in the assembly polls as it was “careless”. The Sena chief challenged CM Devendra Fadnavis to announce a waiver for farmers and increase the monetary assistance to underprivileged women under the Ladki Bahin scheme from ₹1,500 to ₹2,100 per month. Party MP and Shinde’s son …

Uddhav: Will decide on going solo in local bodies polls at right time and show what wounded tiger can do
2 months ago

Uddhav: Will decide on going solo in local bodies polls at right time and show what wounded tiger can do

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday hinted that his party may contest the upcoming local bodies elections in the state on its own, stating that his cadres were keen on it and that he would decide on it at the appropriate time. Addressing party workers on the 99th birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, the former chief …

Delhi Assembly Election 2025: BJP releases second manifesto; promises free education from KG to PG
2 months ago

Delhi Assembly Election 2025: BJP releases second manifesto; promises free education from KG to PG

The Hindu  

The BJP on Tuesday released the second part of its three-part Sankalp Patra for the Delhi Assembly election. The latest instalment promises free education for students in need from kindergarten to postgraduation in government institutions, and collaborative solutions for Delhi’s issues with the Centre and neighbouring States. Similar to the AAP’s Dr. Ambedkar Samman Scholarship, which promises scholarships for Dalit …

Delhi poll: In 2nd manifesto, BJP vows free education till PG, aid for competitive exams
2 months ago

Delhi poll: In 2nd manifesto, BJP vows free education till PG, aid for competitive exams

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday released its second manifesto for the upcoming Delhi election 2025 and promised to provide free education "from KG to PG" for needy students in government education institutes" of the city if voted to power. Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda Launching BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for Delhi assembly election, BJP MP …

Priyanka Kakkar accuses BJP of copying AAP's schemes in its Delhi poll manifesto
2 months, 1 week ago

Priyanka Kakkar accuses BJP of copying AAP's schemes in its Delhi poll manifesto

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Saturday took a swipe at the BJP's manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly election, saying that it copied the schemes of the AAP government. Bharatiya Janata Party's National President and Union Minister JP Nadda launched the party's Delhi Assembly election manifesto on Friday. Nadda further hit out at the ruling Aam …

Uddhav strikes a blow to MVA, goes solo in local polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav strikes a blow to MVA, goes solo in local polls

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena has confirmed what it had only hinted at so far, that the party will contest local body elections alone. Uddhav strikes a blow to MVA, goes solo in local polls The Sena ’s decision has put a question mark on the future of the MVA although its alliance partners, the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, played …

Uddhav's Sena to solo for Maha corp polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav's Sena to solo for Maha corp polls

Deccan Chronicle  

The relations among the MVA partners were strained after the Lok Sabha election due to a number of reasons, including Congress and NCP’s refusal to declare Uddhav Thackeray as the chief ministerial candidate before the Assembly elections. After the MVA’s crushing defeat in the Assembly polls, the tensions in the alliance escalated with all parties blaming each other for the …

Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena makes big announcement, to contest Mumbai, Thane and Nagpur municipal polls alone
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena makes big announcement, to contest Mumbai, Thane and Nagpur municipal polls alone

Live Mint  

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena made a surprising announcement on Saturday, January 10, regarding local body elections, sparking concerns over the opposition INDIA bloc's unity, PTI reported. Shiv Sena declared it would contest the local body polls independently amid a blame game following the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s defeat in the state assembly elections. Besides, Sanjay Raut suggested that the INDIA …

Uddhav Sena Boycotts MLA Swearing-In Over EVM Issue, MVA Leaders To Decide Next Strategy At 'Matoshree'
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Sena Boycotts MLA Swearing-In Over EVM Issue, MVA Leaders To Decide Next Strategy At 'Matoshree'

ABP News  

Shiv Sena on Saturday announced it was boycotting the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected MLAs during the special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. The Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena boycotted the ceremony over allegations of malfunctioning of the EVM used to poll votes in the recently concluded Maharashtra elections. "Today we have decided that our winning …

Uddhav Says BJP 'Unprepared' For Maharashtra Govt Formation: ‘No One Staked Claim, Yet No President’s Rule’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Uddhav Says BJP 'Unprepared' For Maharashtra Govt Formation: ‘No One Staked Claim, Yet No President’s Rule’

ABP News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra of delaying government formation, claiming the ruling parties were unprepared for their victory in the state polls. This time, no one has staked a claim to form the government, yet there is no President's rule," said Thackeray, a former Maharashtra Chief Minister. Uddhav Thackeray Alleges Discrepancies, …

Team Thackeray blames Congress' 'attitude' for MVA's Maharashtra poll drubbing
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Will Uddhav Thackeray leave MVA after Maharashtra assembly election defeat?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Uddhav Thackeray leave MVA after Maharashtra assembly election defeat?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After suffering a decisive defeat in the assembly elections, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is facing mounting pressure from within to break away from the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi opposition coalition for upcoming local body elections. Shiv Sena chief and former chief minister Uddhav Thackery The matter came to the fore during Tuesday's meeting of defeated party candidates. Ambadas Danve, …

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

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

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 polls:Mahayuti, MVA make contingency plan ahead of results day, book hotels, choppers
4 months ago

Maharashtra polls:Mahayuti, MVA make contingency plan ahead of results day, book hotels, choppers

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: With the clock winding down towards the Maharashtra assembly election results, both the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are making bold moves, preparing to form the government in the event of a tight race. Independents are always happy to support the government for the development of their constituencies.” On the other hand, the MVA — …

No freebies, sops in MNS manifesto
4 months, 1 week ago

No freebies, sops in MNS manifesto

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Friday released its manifesto for the upcoming assembly polls, steering clear of promising any sops and freebies, which abound the manifestos of parties in both the ruling Mahayuti and opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi alliances. Manifesto of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena was released at MIG Club, Bandra in the presence of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj …

Uttam Kumar Promises to Fast-Track Lendi Project If MVA Wins Polls
4 months, 1 week ago

Uttam Kumar Promises to Fast-Track Lendi Project If MVA Wins Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, who is AICC senior observer for Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, announced that the long-pending Lendi inter-state irrigation project between the two states would be expedited after the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance returned to power. Addressing a campaign rally in Mukhed Assembly constituency on Friday, Uttam Kumar Reddy stressed the MVA coalition’s commitment to welfare-driven governance. …

Should Uddhav have been Chief Minister face of MVA? Aaditya Thackeray responds
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4 months, 2 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, …

Maharashtra polls: Amit Shah releases BJP manifesto, flings charges at opposition
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: Amit Shah releases BJP manifesto, flings charges at opposition

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday released the BJP election manifesto, which promises farm loan waivers, an increase in the Ladki Bahin amount to ₹2,100 from the present ₹1,500 per month, a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 to 10 lakh youths and an ‘Akshay Anna Yojana’ to provide nine free ration items to low-income groups. Union home minister Amit …

MVA promises reservations for LGBTQIA+ community in govt jobs in Maharashtra manifesto
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MVA promises reservations for LGBTQIA+ community in govt jobs in Maharashtra manifesto

Op India  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday released the joined manifesto for Maha Vikas Aghadi for the Maharashtra assembly elections. The MVA, if it comes to power, will form an advisory committee under the Law Commission to address the specific needs of the LGBTQIA+ community and take steps to amend and reform relevant laws. It further talks about establishing dedicated health …

MVA manifesto promises caste census, ₹3000 for women in Maharashtra, says Congress leader Kharge
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MVA manifesto promises caste census, ₹3000 for women in Maharashtra, says Congress leader Kharge

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday released the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s manifesto titled ‘Maharashtranama‘, which offers five guarantees based on the five pillars of progress of Maharashtra — farming and rural development, industry and employment, urban development, environment, and public welfare. For women voters, the MVA manifesto promises the framing of a ‘Nirbhaya Maharashtra’ policy and enforcement of the Shakti …

Farming, industry, employment among 5 key points on Congress manifesto for Maharashtra Assembly Elections
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Farming, industry, employment among 5 key points on Congress manifesto for Maharashtra Assembly Elections

Live Mint  

With the Maharashtra Assembly Elections drawing near, Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge released Maha Vikas Aghadi 's manifesto on Sunday. ".We have five pillars for the progress and development of Maharashtra based on farming and rural development, Industry and employment, Urban development, environment, and public welfare…" news wire ANI quoted Kharge as saying. Manifesto: Key promises The alliance's election manifesto …

Maharashtra polls: MVA promises caste census, free cervical cancer vaccine for minor girls
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: MVA promises caste census, free cervical cancer vaccine for minor girls

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The opposition MVA on Sunday released its manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls, promising free cervical cancer vaccines for girls aged 9 to 16 and and two optional leave days for women employees during menstruation. The manifesto, titled 'Maharashtranama', also assured a caste-based census, establishment of a separate department for the empowerment of self-help groups, formation of a dedicated …

Uddhav mocks PM Modi, Amit Shah for taking Bal Thackeray's name for votes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav mocks PM Modi, Amit Shah for taking Bal Thackeray's name for votes

India Today  

With less than a month left for Maharashtra assembly elections, Shiv Sena leaders intensified their critique of the BJP, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over their campaign in the state. “Today, wherever you go in Maharashtra, almost all the political parties have a photo of Balasaheb Thackeray on their posters,” he said, adding, “There …

Speed-breaker politics: Milind Deora on Uddhav Sena's plan to scrap Adani project
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Speed-breaker politics: Milind Deora on Uddhav Sena's plan to scrap Adani project

India Today  

A day after Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray vowed to scrap Adani's Dharavi slum redevelopment project, Shinde Sena leader Milind Deora said that the move driven by "personal ego must be rejected." Reacting to India Today's report, Deora called it a "speed breaker politics," and said, "Disdain for those leading Maharashtra and India shouldn’t come at the expense of housing …

Maharashtra Polls: Uddhav Thackeray Releases Sena (UBT) Manifesto; Promises Free Education, Scrap Dharavi Project
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Polls: Uddhav Thackeray Releases Sena (UBT) Manifesto; Promises Free Education, Scrap Dharavi Project

ABP News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray launched his party's manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls on Thursday. In the manifesto, he promised the scrapping of the controversial Dharavi redevelopment project, expanding free education for male students, and regulating essential prices. According to a report by news agency PTI, Thackeray highlighted that while many promises align with the opposition alliance Maha Vikas …

Shiv Sena (UBT)’s manifesto promises to scrap reservation cap, Adani’s Dharavi project
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena (UBT)’s manifesto promises to scrap reservation cap, Adani’s Dharavi project

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena has promised to scrap the existing 50% limit on reservations and stop the project to redevelop the slum neighbourhood of Dharavi in Mumbai, which is being carried out by the Adani Group. Once we come to power, we will build an International Finance Centre at Dharavi to generate employment opportunity,” Mr. Thackeray said, during the release of …

BJP Targets MVA Over Maharashtra Polls Manifesto, 'Big Promises, Grand Intentions. But...'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Targets MVA Over Maharashtra Polls Manifesto, 'Big Promises, Grand Intentions. But...'

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has said the manifesto of the Maha Vikas Aghadi assures a lot of things but none of the promises would be fulfilled. Taking a dig at the manifesto released in Maharashtra, former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that they have been making all these announcements before as well but now the public has understood everything, …

Maharashtra Election 2024: Uddhav’s Sena (UBT) promises to scrap Dharavi project and offer free education
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election 2024: Uddhav’s Sena (UBT) promises to scrap Dharavi project and offer free education

The Hindu  

Shivsena Chief Uddhav Thackeray unveiled his party's manifesto for the Maharashtra Assembly polls on Thursday, assuring free education for male students, stabilising prices of essential items and scrapping the Dharavi redevelopment project. Mr. Thackeray said most of the poll promises are part of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi's overall assurances, but there are some points that need special attention. “The …

Vachan Nama: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena releases manifesto for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vachan Nama: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena releases manifesto for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray today unveiled his party's manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls, assuring free education for male students, stabilising prices of essential items and scrapping of the Dharavi redevelopment project. Thackeray said most of the poll promises are part of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi's overall assurances, but there are some points which need …

Maharashtra polls: Thackeray promises international finance centre for Dharavi in manifesto
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: Thackeray promises international finance centre for Dharavi in manifesto

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray unveiled his party's election manifesto on Thursday, promising to establish a new International Finance Centre in Dharavi to boost youth employment. So to generate employment opportunity once we come to power, we will build an International Finance Centre at Dharavi," Thackeray said. The manifesto promises to revoke the government order on cluster development in …

Free education, No to Dharavi project: Uddhav's Sena (UBT) releases manifesto
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Free education, No to Dharavi project: Uddhav's Sena (UBT) releases manifesto

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday unveiled his party's manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls, assuring free education for male students, stabilising prices of essential items and scrapping of the Dharavi redevelopment project. Thackeray said most of the poll promises are part of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi's overall assurances, but there are some points which need special attention. …

Uddhav Sena releases poll manifesto, vows to scrap Adani's Dharavi project
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Sena releases poll manifesto, vows to scrap Adani's Dharavi project

India Today  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday vowed to scrap the Dharavi redevelopment project, which had been given to the Adani group. The MVA, which comprises the Shiv Sena, Congress and Sharad Pawar's NCP, will also launch its manifesto for the November 20 state assembly polls, Thackeray said. Thackeray also touched upon the Maharashtra government's flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana, but …

Shiv Sena Expels Five Members for Anti-Party Activities in Maharashtra
4 months, 3 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 …

Thackeray Promises Free Education and Women Empowerment in Kolhapur Campaign
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thackeray Promises Free Education and Women Empowerment in Kolhapur Campaign

New Indian Express  

Shiv Sena (UBT) president and former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has pledged to provide free education for both boys and girls in Kolhapur. He also vowed to ensure women's safety and empowerment by recruiting a large number of girls into the state police force and appointing women police officers as in-charges of police stations. Thackeray also promised to prioritize Marathi …

Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray's Second List of Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024
5 months ago

Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray's Second List of Candidates in Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024

ABP News  

The second list of candidates for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 has been released, with 15 names. Among them, former Mayor of Mumbai Shraddha Jadhav will contest the Wadala Assembly constituency against eight-time MLA Kalidas Kolambkar of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Another fight to watch out for is the Kalyan East assembly seat contest, where former Deputy Mayor at Ulhasnagar …

Triangular Showdown in Mahim: Shiv Sena, UBT, and MNS Battle for Assembly Seat
Top News
5 months ago

Triangular Showdown in Mahim: Shiv Sena, UBT, and MNS Battle for Assembly Seat

The Hindu  

A high-stakes triangular contest is brewing in Mumbai's Mahim Assembly seat, with the Shiv Sena, the Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) vying for control of the seat. The seat has witnessed the birth of the undivided Shiv Sena and then the MNS, with the latter emerging in 2006 when Mr. Raj Thackeray charted his own …

Protect Maharashtra Dharma, Uddhav Thackeray tells civil society
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Protect Maharashtra Dharma, Uddhav Thackeray tells civil society

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Addressing a gathering of social activists and members of civil society at the ‘Vajra Nirdhar Parishad’ on Tuesday, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray urged them to support the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi in the forthcoming assembly elections to protect “Maharashtra Dharma”. Mumbai, India – Oct 08, 2024: Shivsena chief Uddhav Thackeray is addressing the meeting at Shivaji Mandir Hall, Dadar …

Uddhav Thackeray’s Statement on CM Role, 'I’m Not Dreaming of Becoming Chief Minister'
6 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray’s Statement on CM Role, 'I’m Not Dreaming of Becoming Chief Minister'

ABP News  

Political activity is intensifying in Maharashtra ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. In response, Uddhav Thackeray has clarified his stance on the Chief Minister position. Speaking at a conference in Kopargaon, Ahmednagar on Sunday, September 15, former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray stated, "I am not dreaming of becoming Chief Minister; I never have and I do …

‘No need’ for MVA to have CM face in poll-bound Maharashtra, says Sharad Pawar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘No need’ for MVA to have CM face in poll-bound Maharashtra, says Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Sharad Pawar on Wednesday virtually ruled out that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi will have a declared candidate for the chief minister's post in poll-bound Maharashtra, saying that there was ‘no need’ for it to contest the upcoming assembly election with a CM face. The MVA is made up of Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena and Congress. The Congress …

Uddhav Thackeray urges Ganesh mandals to maintain dignity amid political overtures
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray urges Ganesh mandals to maintain dignity amid political overtures

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray reached out to office-bearers and activists of Ganesh mandals in Mumbai on Thursday, urging them to maintain their dignity while accepting assistance from ruling party leaders. In a scathing critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Thackeray accused the party of divisive tactics, contrasting their approach with that of Lokmanya Tilak, who he said "united …

Pawar Rules Out Projecting CM Candidate for Maharashtra Election
7 months ago

Pawar Rules Out Projecting CM Candidate for Maharashtra Election

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray is unlikely to get a commitment from his alliance partners regarding the chief minister’s post before the Maharashtra Assembly election. Mr. Pawar on Friday said that nobody from his party is interested in the Maharashtra chief minister’s post and his priority remains the change of government in the state. When asked about the differences between his alliance …

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face
7 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face

ABP News  

Congress is all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20 in Mumbai. On the day, the Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar will be sharing the stage with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the alliance will likely sound the poll bugle on the day. Besides …

Maharashtra: Uddhav Backs Congress, NCP (SP) CM Choice for MVA
7 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Uddhav Backs Congress, NCP (SP) CM Choice for MVA

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai : Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Friday announced that he would support any candidate nominated by the Congress and NCP as the Chief Ministerial candidate of the Maha Vikas Aghadi ahead of the Assembly polls in the state. The meeting was also attended by NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, party working president Supriya Sule, Congress’ state president Nana Patole, …

Maharashtra News: Uddhav Thackeray's Major Statement on CM Candidate | ABP News
7 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra News: Uddhav Thackeray's Major Statement on CM Candidate | ABP News

ABP News  

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 announcement, former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray made a significant statement during an MVA meeting. Thackeray addressed questions about who would be the Chief Ministerial candidate, stating that both Sharad Pawar and Prithviraj Chavan could be supported by him, regardless of who is chosen. Thackeray expressed his dissatisfaction with past alliances with the BJP, …

Maharashtra assembly polls will be a fight to protect self-respect of state: Uddhav Thackeray at MVA meeting
7 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra assembly polls will be a fight to protect self-respect of state: Uddhav Thackeray at MVA meeting

India TV News  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday at the MVA meeting said that the Maharashtra assembly elections will be a fight to protect self-respect of the state. Uddhav Thackeray also said, "Let's decide the CM face of Maha Vikas Aghadi, I will support it. Uddhav accuses Eknath Shinde of bowing before Delhi Last week, Uddhav Thackeray accused Maharashtra Chief …

Tensions persist within MVA over chief ministerial candidate
7 months, 1 week ago

Tensions persist within MVA over chief ministerial candidate

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The public display of differences between Shiv Sena and Congress over projecting a chief ministerial candidate continues, despite Congress and NCP favouring contesting the assembly election without putting forward a specific face for the role. Over the past two months, the Thackeray camp has repeatedly pushed its demand to declare Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as the Maharashtra Vikas …

Maharashtra polls: MVA's seat-sharing talks have started, says Congress leader
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: MVA's seat-sharing talks have started, says Congress leader

Hindustan Times  

The three chief constituents of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance have started preliminary seat-sharing talks for the Maharashtra assembly polls, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said on Saturday. AICC General Secretary in charge of Maharashtra Ramesh Chennithala with Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole during party workers meeting, in Mumbai, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. The Congress, Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress …

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