DC Edit | Gandhi or Savarkar? Choose, Sena
2 years, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Gandhi or Savarkar? Choose, Sena

Deccan Chronicle  

The beleaguered, out-of-power, Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena, which ran a state government with the Congress and the NCP, are now pushed to walk on a tightrope over the irreconcilable binary of the values of Mahatma Gandhi and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. While politics is and, even should be, the art of the possible; where pragmatic calls overpower ideologies, there still exist contradictions which cannot be wished away; and the idea of India as espoused, envisioned and lived for by Mahatma Gandhi and that of Veer Savarkar are too divergent, too diametrically opposite for anyone, party or leader, to try to reconcile and fuse. The Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena must choose either the Gandhian values, or Savarkar’s worldview and definition of India and Indianness; and their course of action after making such a choice clear would be equally different; but trying to continue to be an ally of the Congress Party, whose leader Rahul Gandhi is in no mood to compromise with the RSS and BJP ideology, is not kosher or acceptable. The Shiv Sena must either stand by Savarkar and break free of any political understanding with Rahul Gandhi’s party, or shun Savarkar; oblivious to political or electoral damage.

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Uddhav demands’Bharat Ratna’ for Savarkar
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Uddhav demands’Bharat Ratna’ for Savarkar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In yet another attempt to revive its Hindutva ideology, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday reiterated his demand of Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, for Hindutva ideologue V.D. When asked about Congress’ criticism of the Hindutva icon, Thackeray said, “I want to tell both Congress and BJP that Congress should stop targeting Savarkar and BJP should stop …

Why SP leader's discordant note on Uddhav Sena is fresh sign of fissures in MVA
4 weeks, 2 days ago

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 …

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat
1 month ago

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat

India Today  

Almost two weeks into the Mahayuti in Maharashtra securing a landslide election victory, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister. Any political setback to Shinde would mean the BJP’s ‘Project Shiv Sena’, wherein it is seeking to politically decimate the rival Shiv Sena, may take a backseat. The Shiv Sena may gain a section of the Marathi vote, which has …

How MVA lost the plot in the Maharashtra assembly polls
1 month, 1 week ago

How MVA lost the plot in the Maharashtra assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Though the Maharashtra elections were widely expected to be closely contested, they turned out to be far from that. A significant blow to the MVA has been its diminished grip on Maharashtra’s political economy over the last five years, mainly caused by the defection of Shinde and Ajit Pawar, who were instrumental in managing extensive patronage networks and resource allocation …

Uddhav Sena leader blames Congress's 'overconfidence' for Maharashtra rout
1 month, 1 week ago

Uddhav Sena leader blames Congress's 'overconfidence' for Maharashtra rout

India Today  

Fissures emerged in the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi following its rout in the Maharashtra Assembly polls with Shiv Sena leader Ambadas Danve blaming the Congress for being "overconfident" after the Lok Sabha polls. The MVA mustered only 46 of 288 seats in Maharashtra with the Shiv Sena getting 20, Congress 16 and Sharad Pawar's NCP 10 in the November 20 …

Cracks in Maha Vikas Aghadi after humiliating defeat in assembly polls? SS (UBT) pressures Uddhav Thackeray to go solo in upcoming polls, Raut says no rift in MVA
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cracks in Maha Vikas Aghadi after humiliating defeat in assembly polls? SS (UBT) pressures Uddhav Thackeray to go solo in upcoming polls, Raut says no rift in MVA

Op India  

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in the state of Maharashtra seems discontented following its disastrous defeat in the recently held state assembly elections. After the humiliating defeat of the alliance, Shiv Sena chairman Uddhav Thackeray is under pressure from its party leaders to exit the coalition to contest alone in upcoming elections, particularly the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. The …

Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone
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1 month, 2 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 …

Maharashtra polls: MVA stunned as trends defy expectations, give Mahayuti clear edge
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: MVA stunned as trends defy expectations, give Mahayuti clear edge

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Despite their recent triumph in the Lok Sabha elections, the opposition-led Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi faces a shocking setback, leading in only 51 of 288 seats according to the Election Commission of India website. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, NCP chief Sharad Pawar and state Congress president Nana Patole of the MVA. The trends show Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena leading …

Uddhav siding with those who insulted Balasaheb, Savarkar: Amit Shah
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2 months ago

Uddhav siding with those who insulted Balasaheb, Savarkar: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray was siding with the Congress, whose leaders have insulted Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray and Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar.After releasing the BJP's manifesto for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls, Shah also said his party will not allow religion-based reservation in the country.The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, …

Why the stakes are high for Uddhav's Shiv Sena in Shivdi assembly seat
2 months ago

Why the stakes are high for Uddhav's Shiv Sena in Shivdi assembly seat

India Today  

Ironic as it may sound, a constituency that gave the undivided Shiv Sena its first political opening in the Maharashtra assembly polls will see the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the party face the electoral test without its traditional bow and arrow symbol, its identity for almost 35 years. In June 2022, Eknath Shinde split the Shiv Sena and toppled the …

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Maharashtra Assembly Election: Amit Shah criticises Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dynastic ambitions
2 months ago

Maharashtra Assembly Election: Amit Shah criticises Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dynastic ambitions

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi of “appeasement politics” as he took part in four election rallies in Maharashtra on Friday. Mr. Shah said, “The MVA and Uddhav Thackeray keep opposing the move of renaming Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar. In Karad South, Sangli and Ichalkaranji Assembly constituencies, the Home Minister took a swipe at Shiv Sena chief …

PM dares MVA alliance to get Congress to praise 'Maharashtra's pride' Savarkar
2 months ago

PM dares MVA alliance to get Congress to praise 'Maharashtra's pride' Savarkar

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and challenged the Maha Vikas Aghadi, Maharashtra's Opposition, to get Congress leaders to praise the nationalist leader. Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi also alleged that the Maharashtra opposition alliance sat with the 'Yuvraj' of Congress and told him to stop abusing Veer Savarkar. "Congress people abuse Veer …

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

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut Hints at Uddhav Thackeray's Return as Maharashtra Chief Minister
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut Hints at Uddhav Thackeray's Return as Maharashtra Chief Minister

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expresses his support for Uddhav Thackeray to become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra again. He suggests that Congress should present a strong candidate if they have one, with Nana Patole being his preferred choice. Raut's comments indicate a potential shift in political dynamics within the state, with the focus shifting towards consolidating support within the …

Protect Maharashtra Dharma, Uddhav Thackeray tells civil society
3 months 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, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face
4 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Tensions persist within MVA over chief ministerial candidate
4 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Uddhav meets Rahul in Delhi to firm up seat deal for Maharashtra polls
5 months ago

Uddhav meets Rahul in Delhi to firm up seat deal for Maharashtra polls

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray hinted on Wednesday at his readiness to be considered as the chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, expected in October. Thackeray made these comments following a meeting with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal and other INDIA bloc leaders in Delhi. …

How Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena got a fresh boost in run-up to Maharashtra assembly polls
6 months, 1 week ago

How Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena got a fresh boost in run-up to Maharashtra assembly polls

India Today  

The Shiv Sena has scored a major morale-booster in the run-up to the Maharashtra assembly elections by winning two legislative council seats in Mumbai. The Mumbai Graduates constituency has been a Shiv Sena stronghold for almost four decades, and represented in the upper house of the legislature by party veteran and former minister Pramod Navalkar for three terms and former …

No chance of Uddhav going back to BJP-led NDA: Sharad Pawar NCP faction leader
7 months ago

No chance of Uddhav going back to BJP-led NDA: Sharad Pawar NCP faction leader

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will not switch to the ruling BJP-led NDA, Maharashtra NCP president Jayant Patil asserted on June 6, seeking to scotch speculation about a possible crossover by his key ally. The Shiv Sena won nine Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra in the just concluded elections, the same as the BJP, while its rival faction led by …

Shiv Sena's 'liberal' turn under Uddhav Thackeray yields good results for MVA in Maharashtra
7 months ago

Shiv Sena's 'liberal' turn under Uddhav Thackeray yields good results for MVA in Maharashtra

Firstpost  

Till five years ago, Uddhav Thackeray appeared to be a reluctant and diffident politician carrying the burden of his father Bal Thackeray’s legacy, but he reinvented himself and his party after severing ties with old ally BJP and throwing his lot with the Congress and NCP. The Shiv Sena head soon emerged as the face of the opposition’s Maha Vikas …

Pawar, Uddhav emerge as biggest winners in Maharashtra
7 months ago

Pawar, Uddhav emerge as biggest winners in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: While the Congress has emerged as the most successful party among the Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents, it is the NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena head Uddhav Thackeray, who have proved to be real heroes for the opposition alliance’s impressive show in Maharashtra. With their stellar performance, Sharad Pawar and Thackeray have also proved that they enjoy more …

Lok Sabha Election is a Litmus Test for Uddhav's Experiments With His Shiv Sena
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Election is a Litmus Test for Uddhav's Experiments With His Shiv Sena

The Quint  

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” The old adage perfectly sums up the current state of political affairs in the state of Maharashtra. While everything seems to be in a constant state of flux in the Western state, one thing that has remained constant is the age-old principle of Berjeche Rajkaran that has defined the politics …

Not so simple: Splits in Maharashtra's political parties leave voters confused over new symbols, old loyalties
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Not so simple: Splits in Maharashtra's political parties leave voters confused over new symbols, old loyalties

Hindustan Times  

Laxmibai, 81, a resident of Hatkanangale in western Maharashtra is a loyal Shiv Sena supporter. On the one hand, there is the Mahayuti comprising the BJP-Shinde-led Shiv Sena-Ajit Pawar-led NCP and on the other, the Maha Vikas Aghadi with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena along with Sharad Pawar-led NCP and the Congress party. For instance, in Baramati, a traditional NCP bastion …

Shah refers to Uddhav as duplicate Shiv Sena chief, INDIA bloc as Aurangzeb fan club
8 months, 1 week ago

Shah refers to Uddhav as duplicate Shiv Sena chief, INDIA bloc as Aurangzeb fan club

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday targeted Uddhav Thackeray saying that he is Balasaheb’s son, but he does not have his father’s legacy. Addressing election rallies for Narayan Rane in Ratnagiri and Sanjaykaka Patil in Sangli, the BJP leader called INDIA bloc “Aurangzeb fan club” and urged people to reelect Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister for the …

Buldhana: Maratha farmer leader, VBA could disrupt Sena vs Sena fight
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Buldhana: Maratha farmer leader, VBA could disrupt Sena vs Sena fight

Hindustan Times  

On paper, it’s looking like a fight between the two Shiv Sena factions, but the division of votes could be the decisive factor when the Buldhana constituency in Maharashtra goes to vote on April 26 in phase 2 of the 2024 general elections. Buldhana: Maratha farmer leader, VBA could disrupt Sena vs Sena fight With the Maratha caste dominating the …

MVA undecided over support to Shetti in Hatkanangle
9 months, 2 weeks ago

MVA undecided over support to Shetti in Hatkanangle

Hindustan Times  

Raju Shetti, the president of the Swabhimani Paksha will contest the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha constituency with or without the support of the Maha Vikas Aghadi. However, after meeting Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, the former MP Shetti said he hopes to get MVA’s support against Shiv Sena’s candidate and sitting MP Dhairyasheel Mane. All three MVA parties have a good …

Ajit’s secularism, Uddhav’s Hindutva
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ajit’s secularism, Uddhav’s Hindutva

Hindustan Times  

As anticipated, former Congress leader Baba Siddique joined Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party on Saturday. It is now coming in handy for the ruling alliance as minority legislators from Congress who can’t join BJP due to political compulsion or otherwise, can be accommodated in Ajit’s NCP. A new low With intense political battle in the state following split in Shiv …

Uddhav Thackeray approaches Supreme Court over Maharashtra Speaker's 'real Shiv Sena' determination
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray approaches Supreme Court over Maharashtra Speaker's 'real Shiv Sena' determination

India TV News  

In a significant legal move, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the Maharashtra Speaker's decision regarding the recognition of the "real Shiv Sena." Despite Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar's recent ruling in favour of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction in the Sena vs Sena conflict, the internal strife within Shiv Sena shows no signs of …

Aspirations of Marathi manoos still with Uddhav while Shinde makes off with party flag
1 year ago

Aspirations of Marathi manoos still with Uddhav while Shinde makes off with party flag

Hindustan Times  

Though it will be challenged in court, Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s verdict on Wednesday ruling that the Shinde faction is the real Shiv Sena marks the end of the Bal Keshav Thackeray era in Maharashtra politics. Second, the Mumbaikar Marathi manoos may, for sheer survival, rally behind Uddhav Thackeray in a last-ditch attempt to keep the fractured Sena going, and also …

My detractors see me in their dreams, know people of Maharashtra are with me: Uddhav
1 year ago

My detractors see me in their dreams, know people of Maharashtra are with me: Uddhav

Hindustan Times  

The former chief minister was addressing supporters at his residence 'Matoshree' in Bandra in the western part of the metropolis. They know Uddhav Thackeray is not alone, all of Maharashtra is with him," the Shiv Sena chief said. Referring to some political workers rejoining Shiv Sena in Ulhasnagar, part of Thane district, which is a stronghold of Chief Minister Eknath …

Opposition in Maha divided over LS seat-sharing
1 year ago

Opposition in Maha divided over LS seat-sharing

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: While the state’s opposition parties have decided to contest the election as an alliance in Maharashtra, at the preliminary stage there appears to be no consensus on how the seats should be shared, with different parties expressing different expectations. In a meeting held between leaders of the Shiv Sena and NCP on Friday evening, it was decided that the …

Marathi-North Indian bond is like milk and sugar, says Uddhav
1 year ago

Marathi-North Indian bond is like milk and sugar, says Uddhav

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: While speaking at a function organised by North Indians at Bhayandar, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray declared that the Marathi manoos and North Indians had mixed with each other like milk and sugar in Maharashtra, and both needed to be wary of the people who wanted to put salt into their relationship. Thane, India - July, 29, 2023: ShivSena …

Maharashtra: BJP trying to weaken Mumbai, only Shiv Sena can stop them, says Uddhav Thackeray
1 year, 2 months ago

Maharashtra: BJP trying to weaken Mumbai, only Shiv Sena can stop them, says Uddhav Thackeray

India TV News  

Uddhav Thackeray attacks BJP: Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray today said the BJP was trying to weaken the importance of Mumbai and all businesses and industries are being shifted to Gujarat. Addressing a conclave of veteran Shiv Sainiks, Thackeray said only Shiv Sena can stop the Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra. "I see an opportunity in the crisis," he said …

The power of non-political players on state leaders
1 year, 3 months ago

The power of non-political players on state leaders

Hindustan Times  

A couple of months ago, Manohar alias Sambhaji Bhide, a radical Hindutva leader from Sangli generated controversy when he made derogatory remarks about Mahatma Gandhi’s parents. Dr Jayant Balaji Athavale Place of origin: Raigad district Outfit: Sanatan Sanstha Area of influence: Around 17 states, prominently Maharashtra Political/ ideological affiliation: No direct affiliation but Athavale promotes Hindutva Prominent politicians seen with …

Shiv Sena MP Recites Hanuman Chalisa in Lok Sabha, Slams Uddhav Sena Over Alliance With Cong - News18
1 year, 5 months ago

Shiv Sena MP Recites Hanuman Chalisa in Lok Sabha, Slams Uddhav Sena Over Alliance With Cong - News18

News 18  

Lashing out at Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Tuesday recited “Hanuman Chalisa” in Lok Sabha alleging that it was not allowed in Maharashtra during the Maha Vikas Aghadi regime. Without naming Uddhav Thackeray, he said they cheated the voters of Maharashtra and moved away from the ideology of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. VIDEO | Shiv Sena …

Political chaos in Maharashtra part of BJP strategy ahead of 2024 elections
1 year, 5 months ago

Political chaos in Maharashtra part of BJP strategy ahead of 2024 elections

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 26, 2023 14:23 IST - 11 MINS READ It was clear even on June 30, 2022, when the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government was falling, that its Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar would, sooner rather than later, move to the BJP. “If the BRS, which has created a buzz in political cricles, bags even 2-4 per cent of …

Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena UBT Chief 2 Day Tour Vidarbha Region Nagpur Boost Morale Party Workers After NCP Ajit Pawar Split
1 year, 6 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena UBT Chief 2 Day Tour Vidarbha Region Nagpur Boost Morale Party Workers After NCP Ajit Pawar Split

ABP News  

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections and Maharashtra Assembly polls next year, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray began a two-day tour of the state's Vidarbha region on Sunday. The leader’s meetings are focused on sensitising them and “boosting their morale” against the recent split in the party, which “weakened” it in the state Legislative Assembly, a Shiv Sena leader told …

Maharashtra political crisis | Those who betrayed my ideology have no right to use my photo: Sharad Pawar
1 year, 6 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis | Those who betrayed my ideology have no right to use my photo: Sharad Pawar

The Hindu  

Sharpening his attack on his nephew Ajit Pawar and his rebel faction of the Nationalist Congress Party, NCP president Sharad Pawar on July 4 said that those who had “betrayed” his ideology had no right to use his photograph. Not only was Mr. Sharad Pawar’s photo prominently displayed on the flex boards but a framed picture was kept in the …

Sharad Pawar’s life updates
1 year, 8 months ago

Sharad Pawar’s life updates

Hindustan Times  

On May 2, the crowd gathered at the YB Chavan Centre Auditorium in south Mumbai was expecting to return home with a copy of Sharad Pawar’s updated Marathi autobiography, Lok Maze Sangati. Uddhav Thackeray lacked political acumen Pawar has written how Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray was chosen to be the chief minister in the MVA coalition to ensure the stability …

The fight over Savarkar’s legacy
1 year, 9 months ago

The fight over Savarkar’s legacy

The Hindu  

The controversy surrounding the legacy of Hindutva demagogue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, one of the most divisive figures in Indian politics, has reignited a heated debate in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also questioned Uddhav Thackeray’s stance on the Savarkar issue and his party’s commitment to the Hindutva, daring him to walk out of the MVA. Pawar to the rescue …

Parliament: Neither Modi Nor Irani Should Become 'Thekedar' of OBCs, Says Cong's Adhir as BJP Protests; Prep for More Attack, Modi Tells MPs
1 year, 9 months ago

Parliament: Neither Modi Nor Irani Should Become 'Thekedar' of OBCs, Says Cong's Adhir as BJP Protests; Prep for More Attack, Modi Tells MPs

News 18  

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have been adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition’s sloganeering over Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification and Adani row. Hindu ideologue Vinayak “Veer” Savarkar’s grandson on Wednesday said that it is really sad to see how Savarkar’s name is being defamed by Rahul Gandhi for politics. Spoiler from Shiv Sena Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said they …

Sharad Pawar tells Rahul Gandhi Savarkar was not RSS; real fight with Modi, BJP
1 year, 9 months ago

Sharad Pawar tells Rahul Gandhi Savarkar was not RSS; real fight with Modi, BJP

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar is believed to have had a word with Rahul Gandhi on Monday in the meeting of the opposition leaders convened by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in which Pawar apparently told Rahul Gandhi that the real fight is with the BJP and Narendra Modi -- while his Savarkar comment is deflecting from the main issue …

Sharad Pawar brokers peace between Congress, Uddhav Thackeray faction
1 year, 9 months ago

Sharad Pawar brokers peace between Congress, Uddhav Thackeray faction

The Hindu  

Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar has intervened to rescue the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remark on V.D. Sources said Mr. Pawar, while attending Mr. Kharge’s dinner for Opposition leaders on Monday evening, made it clear that the repeated attacks on Savarkar creates unease among the MVA allies as he is a revered …

'Targeting Savarkar won't...': Sharad Pawar's advice for Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 9 months ago

'Targeting Savarkar won't...': Sharad Pawar's advice for Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Amid Rahul Gandhi's continuous attacks on Veer Savarkar, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has conveyed it to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that targeting Savarkar, a revered figure in Maharashtra, would not help MVA. According to reports, Sharad Pawar told Rahul Gandhi that Savarkar was never a member of the RSS and underscored that the real fight of the opposition …

Attacks on Savarkar will reduce people’s sympathy over Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification: Shiv Sena (UBT)
1 year, 9 months ago

Attacks on Savarkar will reduce people’s sympathy over Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification: Shiv Sena (UBT)

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena on March 27 said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's attack on freedom fighter V.D. An editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana' said the truth, which Mr. Gandhi is fighting for today, will not win by making defamatory statements against Savarkar. At a rally on Sunday, Uddhav Thackeray said he considers Savarkar his "idol", and asked Rahul Gandhi to refrain …

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