Maharashtra overshadowed by politics as Shinde government completes year in office
1 year, 8 months ago

Maharashtra overshadowed by politics as Shinde government completes year in office

The Hindu  

Bitter non-stop wrangling with the Uddhav Thackeray-led outfit and intermittent exchanges between the ruling partners have stood out as the Shiv Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra, steered by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, completes a year in office on Friday. The Sena and Shiv Sena labelled each other “gaddar” after Shinde’s rebellion split their original party last year, while Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly asserted he had exacted “revenge” on Thackeray for his “betrayal”. In the Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency, local BJP leaders targeted the CM’s son and two-term MP Shrikant Shinde, bringing to the fore the simmering tension between the Shiv Sena and BJP. Later, BJP State president Chandrashekar Bawankule apparently said in a party meeting that they would contest in about 240 seats and the Shinde-led Shiv Sena would fight in 48 constituencies in the 2024 Assembly polls.

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'Maharashtra govt using Disha Salian, Sushant Singh Rajput case': NCP-SCP on claims of Aaditya's involvement
1 week, 1 day ago

'Maharashtra govt using Disha Salian, Sushant Singh Rajput case': NCP-SCP on claims of Aaditya's involvement

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party leader Rohit Pawar on Friday accused the BJP-led Maharashtra government of trying to use the names of Disha Salian and late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput for the upcoming Mumbai elections. The development comes after a recent political war of words between the Opposition and the Mahayuti alliance erupted after Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian asked for …

Oppn slams Fadnavis, calls riots an intelligence failure
1 week, 3 days ago

Oppn slams Fadnavis, calls riots an intelligence failure

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A day after communal riots tore through central Nagpur, fanning the controversy over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Opposition parties in Maharashtra zeroed in on chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Oppn slams Fadnavis, calls riots an intelligence failure Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said the violence reflected the failure of the state home department, headed by Fadnavis. If Fadnavis …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
1 week, 4 days ago

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted over the Nagpur clashes that left over 30 people injured as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the violence was planned, and the Opposition alleged failure on the government's part. Former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the double-engine government in Maharashtra failed and they should resign. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the …

Shinde tried to join Cong few years ago: Sanjay Raut
1 week, 6 days ago

Shinde tried to join Cong few years ago: Sanjay Raut

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday claimed that deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde had in the past tried to join the Congress when the party was in power at the Centre and in the state and even held talks with Congress leader, late Ahmed Patel, in this regard. **EDS: TV GRAB** New Delhi: Shiv Sena member Sanjay Raut …

Maharashtra politics heats up as CM Fadnavis removes Shinde's close aide from key position in MITRA
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra politics heats up as CM Fadnavis removes Shinde's close aide from key position in MITRA

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics heats up as CM Fadnavis removes Shinde's close aide from key position in MITRA Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has removed Eknath Shinde's close aide from the post of Vice President of the 'MITRA' amid the buzz of political tensions in the Mahayuti government. MITRA was established in 2022 by the then Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government In a …

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday slammed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde over his criticism of Uddhav Thackeray for not attending the Maha Kumbh. Raut turned the tables on Shinde by asking why he did not question RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Raut asked Shinde why he did not question RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's absence from the Maha Kumbh, …

Raut wants to compete with Salim-Javed: Fadnavis denies rift with Shinde
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Raut wants to compete with Salim-Javed: Fadnavis denies rift with Shinde

New Indian Express  

Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, said the budget session will be the first House proceedings of the new government after Mahayuti’s stunning victory in the state polls last year. Only Ajit Pawar’s chair is fixed,” said Shinde, who was the CM before the assembly elections with Fadnavis and Pawar as his deputies then. The CM and his deputies also …

'Devendra Fadnavis and I switched roles, Ajit dada's is fixed', Eknath Shinde jokes
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Devendra Fadnavis and I switched roles, Ajit dada's is fixed', Eknath Shinde jokes

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday took a playful jab at fellow deputy Ajit Pawar, saying his role stayed constant while he switched chairs with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. But yes, Ajit Dada's role is constant," Shinde said, as Fadnavis and Pawar, sitting next to him during a joint press conference, laughed. In December last year, after Mahayuti …

Chandrashekhar Bawankule denies rift between Fadnavis, Shinde
1 month ago

Chandrashekhar Bawankule denies rift between Fadnavis, Shinde

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday dismissed the reports of rift between chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Speculation has been rife since Mr. Shinde had to relinquish the chief minister’s post for Mr. Fadnavis after the ‘Mahayuti’ alliance’s landslide victory in the 2024 Assembly election. Maharashtra industries minister Uday Samant of Shiv Sena …

Sharad Pawar is our guide, leader: Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut
1 month, 1 week ago

Sharad Pawar is our guide, leader: Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

Days after lashing out at NCP chief Sharad Pawar for honouring Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday likened the veteran leader to Maratha general Mahadji Shinde, who had conquered Delhi in the 18th century. Sharing the stage with Mr. Pawar at a book release function, Rajya Sabha MP Raut showered praise on the …

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has rejected reports of cracks between the three parties in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. The latest flashpoint comes amid speculation of a tussle within the ruling Mahayuti alliance partners over various issues, especially between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Eknath Shinde’s DCM medical aid cell Shinde's move to set up …

Shinde, Fadnavis deny rift after Shiv Sena legislators’ security downgraded, removed
1 month, 1 week ago

Shinde, Fadnavis deny rift after Shiv Sena legislators’ security downgraded, removed

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra police has downgraded or withdrawn security given to several politicians, including 20 legislators belonging to Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Shinde supporters, including 11 Lok Sabha MPs and 44 MLAs, were given Y-security cover after the vertical split in Shiv Sena in June 2022. As per the reports, the security cover for all Shiv Sena MLAs and other leaders, …

Cracks in Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance? 5 possible triggers behind it
1 month, 1 week ago

Cracks in Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance? 5 possible triggers behind it

Hindustan Times  

Barely three months after the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance emerged victorious in the Maharashtra assembly elections, internal tussles within the team are seeming to appear. This comes amid speculations of a tussle within the ruling Mahayuti alliance partners, especially BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena head Eknath Shinde, who have switched roles after the 2024 state elections. Here are five possible …

Fadnavis Vs Shinde: Security Of 20 Shiv Sena MLAs In Maharashtra Downgraded To One Constable
1 month, 1 week ago

Fadnavis Vs Shinde: Security Of 20 Shiv Sena MLAs In Maharashtra Downgraded To One Constable

ABP News  

Maharashtra News: The apparent rift between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde seems to be growing by the day. In the latest tussle, Fadnavis on Monday, February 17, downgraded the security of 20 MLAs of the Eknath Shinde faction of Shiv Sena. Notably, the Home Department in the Maharashtra government is held by Chief Minister Devendra …

Security of 20 Shinde Sena MLAs slashed as Mahayuti tussle intensifies: Sources
1 month, 1 week ago

Security of 20 Shinde Sena MLAs slashed as Mahayuti tussle intensifies: Sources

India Today  

Amid speculation of a widening rift within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance, the Home Department under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has withdrawn the Y-security cover for as many as 20 MLAs of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, sources said. While the security cover for some MLAs from the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP has also been reduced, the number is …

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid turmoil in Maharashtra's opposition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid turmoil in Maharashtra's opposition

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in the opposition MVA after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. After NCP chairman Sharad Pawar congratulated Maharashtra Deputy chairman Minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amidst commotion in the opposition MVA. Maharashtra's opposition Maha Vikas …

Aaditya Thackeray slams Sharad Pawar for honouring ‘anti-Maharashtra, anti-national' Eknath Shinde
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aaditya Thackeray slams Sharad Pawar for honouring ‘anti-Maharashtra, anti-national' Eknath Shinde

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray hit out at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, calling him “anti-Maharashtra” and saying those who betray the state are “anti-national". Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray His remarks came after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Shinde, triggering tensions within the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. The Maha Vikas Aghadi has been unsettled since Sharad Pawar conferred …

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in MVA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aditya Thackeray meets Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in MVA

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in the Opposition MVA after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Maharashtra's Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has been in turmoil after Sharad Pawar conferred the Mahadji Shinde Rashtra Gaurav Puraskar on Eknath Shinde, who walked away with the majority of legislators of the …

Aaditya Thackeray Meets Rahul Amid Uddhav Sena Anger Over Pawar-Shinde Bonhomie
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aaditya Thackeray Meets Rahul Amid Uddhav Sena Anger Over Pawar-Shinde Bonhomie

ABP News  

Shiv Sena-UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray and former Maharashtra minister met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Wednesday night. VIDEO | Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde received the Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav Award from NCP president Sharad Pawar at New Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi earlier today. #WATCH | Delhi | On Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde receiving the Mahadji Shinde Rashtra Gaurav …

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?

India Today  

After using Eknath Shinde to split the Shiv Sena in June 2022, led by then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, is the BJP trying to use another Thackeray to now curtail Shinde’s influence? Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis meeting Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray at the latter’s residence in Dadar has intensified speculation about a possible tie-up between the two …

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde

The Hindu  

A political war of words emerged between Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc’s Maharashtra partners Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party, a day after senior leader Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Further, rubbing salt to the wound, Shiv Sena Shinde group leaders also travelled to Delhi to pay a courtesy visit to Sharad Pawar. Meanwhile, Sanjay …

Udhav Sena left red faced after alliance partner Sharad Pawar feliticitates Eknath Shinde, asks 'how can he honour a betrayer'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Udhav Sena left red faced after alliance partner Sharad Pawar feliticitates Eknath Shinde, asks 'how can he honour a betrayer'

Op India  

The Shiv Sena strongly criticised its ally, NCP leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday for felicitating Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, highlighting rifts within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut stated that honouring someone who played a key role in splitting the Shiv Sena and “weakening Maharashtra” was a serious insult to the sentiments of the Marathi …

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’

Live Mint  

Sharad Pawar felicitated Eknath Shinde during an event in Delhi on on Tuesday — drawing sharp criticism from the allied Shiv Sena. The Uddhav Thackeray led faction claimed that the move had hurt the “sentiments of Marathi people” and deemed the Deputy Chief Minister an “enemy of Maharashtra”. The Shiv Sena leader however contended that Pawar should not have attended …

Maharashtra: Rajan Salvi, prominent Shiv Sena face in Konkan region, likely to join Shinde camp
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Rajan Salvi, prominent Shiv Sena face in Konkan region, likely to join Shinde camp

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde is set to give another blow to rival Shiv Sena in Uddhav Thackeray's stronghold - Konkan. Rajan Salvi, one of the prominent leaders of Shiv Sena in the Konkan region, is likely to join the Sena Shena, said the sources on Wednesday. Rift in Maha Vikas Aghadi widens In another …

Mumbai Diary | Uneasy path for Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai Diary | Uneasy path for Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena?

New Indian Express  

Facial recognition system in Mantralaya Visiting Mantralaya has become a nightmare for visitors and journalists, as they now have to wait in long queues to get clearance from the facial recognition system installed at the entrance to enhance security. Despite possessing the state government-issued accreditation cards, the journalists have to navigate multiple security checkpoints to enter the state government administrative …

Fadnavis’ ‘friendly’ meet with Raj Thackeray sparks speculation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fadnavis’ ‘friendly’ meet with Raj Thackeray sparks speculation

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray at the latter’s residence in Mumbai’s Dadar on Monday. Last month, Mr.Thackeray had criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it of failing to act against leaders involved in a multi-crore scam and inducting them into the State Cabinet instead. The BJP, however, dismissed Mr. Thackeray’s allegations, stating …

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's Raj Thackeray amid buzz of a BJP-MNS alliance for the upcoming local corporation elections. The speculation of an alliance comes amid reports of internal conflicts within the state's ruling Mahayuti bloc. The meeting between Fadnavis and Thackeray at the latter's ‘Shivtirth’ residence in Dadar, Mumbai, is the first after …

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray, Uddhav camp leaders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray, Uddhav camp leaders

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and leaders from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Shiv Sena in two separate meetings on Monday. The first meeting took place at Raj Thackeray's residence, 'Shivtirth,' in Dadar, marking the first interaction between the two leaders since the assembly elections. Adding to the political chatter, UBT Sena leader Sanjay …

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Uday Samant on Friday claimed that several leaders from the Opposition Shiv Sena are in contact with the Shiv Sena faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and will join the party in phases. Mr. Shinde’s faction was later recognised as the official Shiv Sena and retained the party’s bow-and-arrow symbol, while Mr. Thackeray’s faction adopted …

Breaking News: Uddhav and Shinde Factions Engage in Fierce Battle for Shiv Sena's Legacy | ABP NEWS
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Breaking News: Uddhav and Shinde Factions Engage in Fierce Battle for Shiv Sena's Legacy | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

Maharashtra’s political landscape is currently witnessing a significant power struggle within the Shiv Sena party. After the 2022 rebellion led by Eknath Shinde, the Shiv Sena split into two factions: one led by Uddhav Thackeray and the other by Shinde, who is now the Chief Minister. He claims that Shinde’s group is using backdoor methods to convince members to defect, …

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 …

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra | Details
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra | Details

India TV News  

Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government came into power after much political upheaval around who will take up what office. The meeting saw the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and second Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, although from the Shinde Shiv Sena party's side Minister of State Yogesh Kadam and other ministers also attended the meeting. BJP has used Eknath Shinde: Sanjay …

Shiv Sena mouthpiece claims tension between Fadnavis and Shinde
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena mouthpiece claims tension between Fadnavis and Shinde

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana, in its weekly column, published on Sunday, claimed that the relationship between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has fissured, and that, as a result, development work in the State is on stasis. Written by Sena MP Sanjay Raut, the article alleges that the relationship between the CM and Deputy …

SIT to probe Thackeray government’s conspiracy to frame Fadnavis
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SIT to probe Thackeray government’s conspiracy to frame Fadnavis

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged conspiracy during the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi’s tenure to “file false cases” against Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde. The four-member SIT will also include Rajiv Jain, Deputy Inspector General of the State Reserve Police Force; Navnath Dhavle, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mumbai police, and Adikrao …

Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA plotted to frame Devendra Fadnavis? Probe on
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA plotted to frame Devendra Fadnavis? Probe on

Live Mint  

The Maharashtra government has established a Special Investigation Team to investigate an alleged conspiracy by the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi regime to file false criminal cases against prominent leaders Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde. This decision follows claims made by BJP's Pravin Darekar during the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislative Council in December 2024, where he alleged that there …

SIT to probe 'conspiracy' to frame Fadnavis, Shinde in false cases during MVA rule
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

SIT to probe 'conspiracy' to frame Fadnavis, Shinde in false cases during MVA rule

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Friday set up a Special Investigation Team to probe an alleged conspiracy of the earlier Maha Vikas Aghadi regime to register false criminal cases against Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde. The SIT will be headed by Satyanarayan Chaudhary, Joint Commissioner of Police, Mumbai Police, said a Government Resolution or order issued by the state Home …

Did MVA plan to frame Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde? Special team to probe
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Did MVA plan to frame Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde? Special team to probe

India Today  

The Mahayuti-led Maharashtra government on Friday constituted a Special Investigation Team to investigate an alleged conspiracy to frame Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde when Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi was in power in the state. According to the government Resolution issued by the Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Home Department, the SIT formed to probe the alleged plot by the MVA regime would …

Conspiracy to frame CM Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde during Uddhav Thackeray govt? SIT formed to investigate
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Conspiracy to frame CM Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde during Uddhav Thackeray govt? SIT formed to investigate

India TV News  

The Maharashtra government has constituted a special investigation team to probe an alleged conspiracy to frame CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, and other Mahayuti leaders during the tenure of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. The move came after a businessman, Sanjay Punamiya, claimed the media has aired sting operations in which a former police officer, during a telephonic …

BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims Congress’ Wadettiwar
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims Congress’ Wadettiwar

The Hindu  

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra continues to grapple with internal discontent as Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is reportedly upset and away in his hometown. Senior Congress leader and former Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday sparked speculation by suggesting that the BJP may no longer need Mr. Shinde, hinting at the possibility …

Maharashtra Guardian Ministers Announced: Fadnavis gets Gadchiroli, Ajit Pawar in charge of Pune
2 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Guardian Ministers Announced: Fadnavis gets Gadchiroli, Ajit Pawar in charge of Pune

Live Mint  

The much-awaited list of Guardian Ministers for various districts of Maharashtra was announced on Saturday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis getting the responsibility of Gadchiroli and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar to handle Pune and Beed. Another Deputy CM, Eknath Shinde, who is also the Shiv Sena chief, would be the Guardian Minister of his home district Thane, as well as …

Uddhav is not an enemy: Fadnavis
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav is not an enemy: Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: Ahead of the local self-government elections, including the crucial Mumbai municipal polls, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday made a significant statement, suggesting that political equations could change in the future. He noted that former chief minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is not an enemy, signalling a potential rapprochement between the BJP and Shiv Sena. During the …

Democracy sans opposition: Is Maharashtra already the BJP's 'shat pratishat' dream lab?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Democracy sans opposition: Is Maharashtra already the BJP's 'shat pratishat' dream lab?

New Indian Express  

The seemingly decisive turn Indian politics has taken since 2014 may have reached a major milestone in Maharashtra en route to the ultimate destination of a Hindu Rashtra characterised by an elected autocracy dominated by a single party. The apparent surrender by two of the three major Opposition parties in the state to the authority of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis …

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'

India TV News  

Ajit Pawar controversial statement: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his temper during an event on Sunday, addressing the people of his constituency, Baramati. In the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party alliance, known as 'Mahayuti', secured a resounding victory, winning 230 out of 288 seats. Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena claimed …

Sena (UBT) showers praise on Fadnavis over Gadchiroli, raises eyebrows
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sena (UBT) showers praise on Fadnavis over Gadchiroli, raises eyebrows

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has received a compliment from an unlikely quarter. In an editorial titled ‘Devabhau Abhinandan’ on Friday, the Sena mouthpiece, Saamana, said, “”If CM Devendra Fadnavis is working to change the identity of Gadchiroli district from a Naxal-affected district to a steel district, then one should welcome it. In the new year, CM Fadnavis has started …

Rare praise for Devendra Fadnavis: Uddhav Sena leader Sanjay Raut says ‘govt has done good job...’ – Here’s why
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rare praise for Devendra Fadnavis: Uddhav Sena leader Sanjay Raut says ‘govt has done good job...’ – Here’s why

Live Mint  

In a rare show of bonhomie, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday heaped praise on Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after 11 Naxalites surrendered before the police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli. “If it becomes the steel city of Maharashtra, nothing is better than that.” An editorial in Shiv Sena's Saamana said that the state government had done a "commendable job" …

'Gadchiroli's development good for Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut praises Devendra Fadnavis, CM responds
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Gadchiroli's development good for Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut praises Devendra Fadnavis, CM responds

India TV News  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut is known for his sharp attacks on the ruling Shiv Sena-BJP alliance in Maharashtra. However, in a rare move, Sanjay Raut on Friday praised Devendra Fadnavis and said they praised Maharashtra Chief Minister in the Saamana editorial as the state government had done a "commendable job" by getting the Naxalites operating in Gadchiroli district to …

Elections over, rivalry gone?
3 months ago

Elections over, rivalry gone?

Hindustan Times  

With Mahayuti returning to power with a thumping majority by winning 235 out of 288 seats and reducing opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi to just 50 seats, it looked like the coming five years would see a clear dominance of the ruling parties. Nagpur, Dec 15 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a press conference ahead of the swearing-in ceremony …

Maharashtra cabinet: Why Eknath Shinde’s role in Devendra Fadnavis’ govt is more powerful than you think
3 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra cabinet: Why Eknath Shinde’s role in Devendra Fadnavis’ govt is more powerful than you think

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Cabinet: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained the Home ministry as portfolio allocations were announced on Saturday evening. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde got the Urban Development portfolio while another Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been allocated the Finance department. Lion's Share in Ministries Shinde clearly seems to have bargained hard with the BJP – the single largest …

Maharashtra Portfolios Announced, Fadnavis Keeps Home, Ajit Pawar Finance, And Eknath Shinde Gets...
3 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Portfolios Announced, Fadnavis Keeps Home, Ajit Pawar Finance, And Eknath Shinde Gets...

ABP News  

The Maharashtra government on Saturday formally announced the allocation of portfolios among the ministers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, has been entrusted with key responsibilities. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been given charge of Urban Development, Housing, and Public Works. Maharashtra Portfolio Allocation | Pankaja Mude gets the charge of …

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 …

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