Maharashtra political row: Thackeray can't be restored as CM, says SC
1 year, 7 months ago

Maharashtra political row: Thackeray can't be restored as CM, says SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday held the Maharashtra governor was not justified in calling upon then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority in the Assembly on June 30 last year but refused to order status quo ante, saying he did not face the floor test and resigned. In a unanimous verdict on a batch of pleas related to the political crisis that led to the fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by Thackeray following a revolt by the Eknath Shinde faction, a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud held that House speaker's decision to appoint Bharat Gogawale of the Shinde faction as the whip of Shiv Sena was "illegal". * July 11, 2022: SC asks newly elected Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar not to proceed with the plea seeking disqualification of Shiv Sena MLAs of the Uddhav Thackeray faction which was sought by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde camp on the ground of defying party whip during the election of the speaker. * August 3, 2022: Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena tells SC that party MLAs loyal to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde can save themselves from disqualification under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution only by merging with another political party. * August 23, 2022: SC refers to a five-judge bench the petitions filed by the Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde raising several constitutional questions related to defection, merger and disqualification.

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Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'
5 days, 19 hours ago

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday sought action against Home Minister Amit Shah for his statement on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the former Maharashtra chief minister said Shah would not have dared to make remarks about Ambedkar without BJP and RSS backing. " Shah should apologise: Rahul Meanwhile, Leader …

Why SP leader's discordant note on Uddhav Sena is fresh sign of fissures in MVA
1 week, 4 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 …

Raj Thackeray In Mahayuti Government? CM Fadnavis Says 'Views Match'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

ABP News  

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

What next for Uddhav Thackeray after Maharashtra setback?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

What next for Uddhav Thackeray after Maharashtra setback?

Firstpost  

Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena suffered a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, winning just 20 of 94 contested seats compared to Eknath Shinde’s faction, which secured 57 of 85. The results have raised questions about Thackeray’s ability to retain his party’s cadre and his claim to Bal Thackeray’s legacy The Shiv Sena factor contested from 94 seats, two of …

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: From 13 To 1 To Nil — Raj Thackeray's MNS Draws A Blank
1 month ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: From 13 To 1 To Nil — Raj Thackeray's MNS Draws A Blank

ABP News  

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's political trajectory is continuing its downhill trajectory in the 2024 Maharashtra elections. The 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election has proved to be an all-time low outing for Raj Thackeray's MNS. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena In 2024 In the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections, Raj Thackeray focused on the seats in Mumbai, contesting 25 out …

Once synonymous to Maharashtra politics, Aaditya’s Worli win does little for Thackeray’s fading legacy
1 month ago

Once synonymous to Maharashtra politics, Aaditya’s Worli win does little for Thackeray’s fading legacy

Firstpost  

Factionalism has splintered the Shiv Sena, with Uddhav Thackeray struggling to keep the party united against the rising influence of Eknath Shinde and the BJP Assembly Elections 2024 Result Once the symbol of Maharashtra’s political might, the Thackeray family now finds itself overshadowed by the BJP and deserted by loyalists of Balasaheb Thackeray, alienated by his descendant’s arrogance. Shiv Sena, …

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’
1 month ago

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election: As trends showed the BJP-led Mahayuti leading with over 200 seats in Maharashtra assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Saturday refused to accept the result and alleged a conspiracy. Stating that 'kuch toh gadbad hai', Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut questioned on what basis Eknath Shinde was getting 56 seats while Ajit Pawar's camp was getting over …

Maharashtra polls: The BJP wants to rule Mumbai from Delhi, says Uddhav Thackeray
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: The BJP wants to rule Mumbai from Delhi, says Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: “The Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 are a fight between the looters of Maharashtra and the protectors of Maharashtra,” said Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. “If the Mahayuti wins, crackers will be burst in Gujarat.” Thackeray was speaking at the MMRDA ground in Bandra East on Sunday evening in what was supposed to be the last meeting of the Maharashtra …

Uddhav Expels Subhash Wankhede from Party Just Before Maharashtra Elections
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Expels Subhash Wankhede from Party Just Before Maharashtra Elections

ABP News  

In a significant move ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena has expelled former MP Subhash Wankhede from the party due to his involvement in anti-party activities. Wankhede’s expulsion follows the earlier removal of five other leaders, including former Bhivandi MLA Rupesh Mhatre and several district-level party leaders, for similar offenses. Uddhav Thackeray had issued a stern …

Aaditya Thackeray bats for Uddhav Thackeray as the next CM of Maharashtra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aaditya Thackeray bats for Uddhav Thackeray as the next CM of Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray is the one person whom Maharashtra trusts today for the Chief Minister’s post, Aaditya Thackeray said on Wednesday at The Hindu Poll Arena, as he made a pitch for his father to be the CM face of the Maha Vikas Aghadi. “Every tracker and survey shows that the one person whom Maharashtra trusts today is …

Shiv Sena Expels Five Members for Anti-Party Activities in Maharashtra
1 month, 2 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 …

Decoding Raj Thackeray enigma in 5 points ahead of Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Decoding Raj Thackeray enigma in 5 points ahead of Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024

Live Mint  

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena led by Raj Thackeray has fielded candidates on 137 seats across Maharashtra, including 25 in Mumbai. The Curious Fight for Mahim Come November 20 polls, the BJP is openly supporting Raj's son from Mahim seat even if that means annoying the Shiv Sena camp in Mahayuti alliance. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led faction of Shiv Sena and …

Maharashtra Election: The Fate of a State hangs in the Balance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election: The Fate of a State hangs in the Balance

Times of India  

The upcoming Maharashtra assembly election will be a watershed moment in the state's history. The election will decide the fate of Maharashtra, a state known for its economic development and socio-religious harmony. The Maha Vikas Aghadi's administration, led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, has faced criticism for its lack of vision and mismanagement. The election will also be influenced by …

BJP's Dilemma: Supporting Raj Thackeray's Son in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP's Dilemma: Supporting Raj Thackeray's Son in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party's support for Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections is a double-edged sword for the Mahayuti. The Mahayuti has been plagued by a horde of rebelling senior leaders, but now it is facing friction with one of its oldest allies — the Shiv Sena. The Shiv Sena's decision to support Amit Thackeray …

Triangular Showdown in Mahim: Shiv Sena, UBT, and MNS Battle for Assembly Seat
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1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Thackeray Family Set for Tough Fight in Mahim As Sena Factions Announce Candidates
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2 months ago

Thackeray Family Set for Tough Fight in Mahim As Sena Factions Announce Candidates

News 18  

Amit Thackeray is set to face a tough fight in the Mahim assembly seat. He will be the third person from the extended Thackeray family to contest an election. His father and MNS chief Raj Thackeray has never contested any poll. Amit's second cousin Aaditya Thackeray will also be fielded by the Shiv Sena.

No Maharashtra Bandh On August 24 After Bombay High Court's Order; Uddhav Opts For Silent Protest
4 months ago

No Maharashtra Bandh On August 24 After Bombay High Court's Order; Uddhav Opts For Silent Protest

News 18  

In view of the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s call for Maharashtra bandh on Saturday, the Bombay High Court on Friday restrained all political parties and individuals from calling for a strike in the state to protest against the tragic incident of sexual assault of two kindergarten girls in Thane’s Badlapur. The High Court’s response came after Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray …

Sanjay Raut’s Big Message To Congress, NCP-SP As He Backs Uddhav Thackeray To Be MVA’s CM Face — WATCH
4 months ago

Sanjay Raut’s Big Message To Congress, NCP-SP As He Backs Uddhav Thackeray To Be MVA’s CM Face — WATCH

ABP News  

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray has shown big-heartedness by offering to support any leader from the Congress or NCP for the position of chief minister, according to party MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday. Raut denied the allegation of political pressure behind Thackeray’s call for the Maha Vikas Aghadi allies to announce their chief ministerial candidate ahead of the Maharashtra assembly …

Who is the real Shiv Sena?: SC to consider Uddhav Thackeray group's plea against Eknath Shinde, MLAs on August 7
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is the real Shiv Sena?: SC to consider Uddhav Thackeray group's plea against Eknath Shinde, MLAs on August 7

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 30 said it will hear on August 7 a plea of Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena faction challenging Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s order declaring the Shiv Sena bloc led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the “real political party” after its split in June 2022. The bench, on July 29, had said it would hear …

Uddhav Thackeray leading 'Aurangzeb fan club' in Maharashtra: Amit Shah
5 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray leading 'Aurangzeb fan club' in Maharashtra: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday mounted a scathing attack on Opposition coalition Maha Vikas Aghadi and termed it the 'Aurangzeb fan club'. Speaking at the BJP's state convention event in Pune, Amit Shah came down heavily on the former Maharashtra Chief Minister for forging an alliance with those who served 'biryani' to 26/11 terror attack convict Ajmal Kasab. …

Sena Vs Sena: Supreme Court to consider listing of Uddhav Thackeray group's plea against Maharashtra CM Shinde, MLAs
5 months, 1 week ago

Sena Vs Sena: Supreme Court to consider listing of Uddhav Thackeray group's plea against Maharashtra CM Shinde, MLAs

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 10 agreed to consider listing of a plea of the Uddhav Thackeray faction challenging Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's order declaring the Shiv Sena bloc led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the "real political party" after its split in June 2022. On January 22, the top court had issued notices to the Chief …

‘Where has your Hindutva gone?’: Eknath Shinde jabs Uddhav Thackeray on Shiv Sena foundation day
6 months ago

‘Where has your Hindutva gone?’: Eknath Shinde jabs Uddhav Thackeray on Shiv Sena foundation day

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday lashed out Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying the former chief minister has no right to seek votes in the name of Bal Thackeray. “Where has your Hindutva gone, you have no right to seek votes in Balasaheb Thackeray’s name,” Shinde said at a rally to mark the foundation day of the undivided …

Uddhav Thackeray, Sanjay Raut file criminal revision plea against defamation case
6 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray, Sanjay Raut file criminal revision plea against defamation case

India Today  

Shiv Sena leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut have approached the Mumbai Sessions court challenging the rejection of their discharge plea by a magistrate court in the city in a defamation case filed by former colleague and rival Shiv Sena leader Rahul Shewale. Former Member of Parliament Shewale, who is with the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction, had filed a …

Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post
7 months ago

Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post

The Hindu  

As Lok Sabha polling in Maharashtra draws to a close, a series of “disclosures” are being made by opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders like Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on the Chief Minister’s post in the recent political past. Mr. Raut claimed that when the undivided Shiv Sena, headed by Uddhav Thackeray, decided …

Uddhav Thackeray says 'Won’t return to BJP even if it opens door, brought down MVA govt through treachery'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray says 'Won’t return to BJP even if it opens door, brought down MVA govt through treachery'

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that he would not return to the BJP even if his former ally opens the door for him, and accused the saffron party of resorting to “treachery” to topple his government in 2022 when Eknath Shinde led a massive rebellion within the then undivided Shiv Sena. Thackeray slammed …

Sanjay Raut dismisses Modi’s ‘mellow’ remarks on Uddhav Thackeray, says PM afraid of losing election
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut dismisses Modi’s ‘mellow’ remarks on Uddhav Thackeray, says PM afraid of losing election

The Hindu  

Pune A day after PM Narendra Modi in an interview said he would be the first to help Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray if the latter was in trouble, Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut called the PM “a liar” while stating that Mr. Modi would never have thought of splitting the Shiv Sena had he any real affection for Mr. Thackeray. …

Shinde Trying to Poach Uddhav’s Secretary, Field Him in Lok Sabha Polls
8 months ago

Shinde Trying to Poach Uddhav’s Secretary, Field Him in Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra politics is abuzz with the reports of chief minister Eknath Shinde contemplating to field Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray’s secretary and close aide Milind Narvekar as a ruling Mahayuti alliance candidate in Mumbai. For South Mumbai seat, the Mahayuti is considering the names of BJP’s Rahul Narwekar, who is the Vidhan Sabha speaker, and state minister Mangal Prabhat …

BJP trying to 'steal' a Thackeray: Uddhav after MNS chief meets Amit Shah
9 months ago

BJP trying to 'steal' a Thackeray: Uddhav after MNS chief meets Amit Shah

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Shiv Sena chief and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray accused the BJP of "stealing a Thackeray" to win elections. Uddhav Thackeray's jibe at the BJP comes after MNS chief Raj Thackeray met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi amidst speculation that the BJP is seeking an alliance with him to strengthen its coalition …

Shiv Sena row | Supreme Court asks whether Maharashtra Speaker contradicted verdict
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena row | Supreme Court asks whether Maharashtra Speaker contradicted verdict

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on March 7 asked whether Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar “contradicted” a Constitution Bench judgment to bank on ‘legislative majority’ as a criterion to declare Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction as the “real” Shiv Sena. “The Speaker says the ‘real’ political party is discernible from which faction held the legislative majority at the time of the emergence of …

Sena Vs Sena: SC to hear Uddhav faction plea challenging Maharashtra Speaker's decision in April
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sena Vs Sena: SC to hear Uddhav faction plea challenging Maharashtra Speaker's decision in April

India TV News  

The Supreme Court to hear a petition by the Shiv Sena-Uddhav faction challenging the Maharashtra Speaker's refusal to disqualify MLAs of the Eknath Shinde group in the second week of April. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra sent for the original documents after the Shinde faction alleged forgery in the records …

Sena vs Sena: SC to hear Uddhav Thackeray’s plea against Maharashtra Speaker’s decision on March 7
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sena vs Sena: SC to hear Uddhav Thackeray’s plea against Maharashtra Speaker’s decision on March 7

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court will hear an appeal filed by the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray party challenging the decision of the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker to dismiss disqualification petitions against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s camp, while declaring them the “real” Shiv Sena. Legislative majority The Maharashtra Speaker’s decision came on January 10, nearly two years after Mr. Thackeray’s camp moved disqualification …

Supreme Court To Hear Shiv Sena UBT Petition Against Maharashtra Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Shinde Group On March 7
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court To Hear Shiv Sena UBT Petition Against Maharashtra Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Shinde Group On March 7

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today agreed to post on March 7, 2024, the petition filed by a member of Shiv Sena challenging the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's refusal to disqualify the MLAs belonging to Eknath Shinde group.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, for the petitioner, mentioned the matter before Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for an urgent hearing. The Supreme Court today agreed …

Uddhav Thackeray targets Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde over farmer woes
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray targets Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde over farmer woes

The Hindu  

Launching a broadside against the ruling Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government, former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday, while claiming that the Maharashtra government had failed its farmers, exhorting them to display the same determination akin to the farmers currently protesting in north India. Alleging that the Shinde government’s was completely apathetic towards the plight of Maharashtra’s …

Setback for Uddhav after ex-Minister Babanrao Gholap quits
10 months, 1 week ago

Setback for Uddhav after ex-Minister Babanrao Gholap quits

The Hindu  

The depleted ranks of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena saw further attrition on Thursday after former Maharashtra Minister and ex-MLA Babanrao Gholap resigned from the primary membership of Mr. Thackeray’s faction. As per sources, both he and his son Yogesh Gholap, along with other local leaders, are expected to join Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s ruling Shiv Sena faction. Mr. Gholap’s …

Uddhav Thackeray decries deteriorating law and order in Maharashtra
10 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray decries deteriorating law and order in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

In the wake of the murder of Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar in Mumbai, Sena chief and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday demanded the imposition of President’s Rule in the State, and the dismissal of the ruling Eknath Shinde-led ‘Mahayuti’ government. Speaking on the murder Mr. Ghosalkar, who was shot dead during a ‘Facebook Live’ session by …

Supreme Court Agrees To List Uddhav Sena's Petition Against Maharashtra Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Shinde Group Members
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Agrees To List Uddhav Sena's Petition Against Maharashtra Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Shinde Group Members

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list the petition filed by a member of Shiv Sena, challenging the refusal of the Maharashtra Speaker to disqualify the MLAs of Shiv Sena under the tenth schedule of the Constitution.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the petitioner Sunil Prabhu, mentioned the matter before Chief Justice. The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to …

Sena vs Sena: SC weighs senior advocate Kapil Sibal's plea, considers listing Thackeray faction's appeal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sena vs Sena: SC weighs senior advocate Kapil Sibal's plea, considers listing Thackeray faction's appeal

India TV News  

Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list a petition by Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena challenging the order of Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar on the dismissal of disqualification pleas against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faction MLAs. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal appearing for the Thackeray group mentions the matter for early listing of the case saying it can be listed …

SC to take up Uddhav Thackeray camp’s plea against Speaker’s decision
11 months ago

SC to take up Uddhav Thackeray camp’s plea against Speaker’s decision

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on January 22 agreed to examine a petition filed by Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Sunil Prabhu against the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s decision to dismiss disqualification petitions against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and supporting MLAs, while holding the Shinde faction the “real” Shiv Sena. The Speaker discerned that the Mr. Shinde faction was the “real political …

HC issues notices to Thackeray faction MLAs, Speaker over non-disqualification
11 months ago

HC issues notices to Thackeray faction MLAs, Speaker over non-disqualification

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notices to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and 14 legislators from the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena. The notices were issued after Bharat Gogwale, who was appointed as the Shiv Sena whip by the Eknath Shinde faction after the vertical split in the party, filed an appeal against the Speaker’s decision …

Bombay High Court issues notice to Maharashtra Speaker, Uddhav Sena MLAs on Shinde faction pleas
11 months ago

Bombay High Court issues notice to Maharashtra Speaker, Uddhav Sena MLAs on Shinde faction pleas

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notices to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and the 14 MLAs aligned with Uddhav Thackeray, responding to petitions filed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The chief whip of Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Bharat Gogavale, has filed petitions challenging Mr. Narwekar’s January 10 order dismissing disqualification petitions against 14 MLAs from the Thackeray …

Supreme Court to hear Uddhav camp’s plea against Maharashtra Speaker’s order on January 22
11 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Uddhav camp’s plea against Maharashtra Speaker’s order on January 22

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday listed for January 22 hearing of an appeal filed by the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction against the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s decision to dismiss disqualification petitions against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the MLAs supporting him, holding them as the “real” Shiv Sena. “‘Shinde faction’ was the ‘real Shiv Sena political party’ when the …

Uddhav Thackeray challenges CM Shinde and Speaker for public debate over real Shiv Sena status
11 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray challenges CM Shinde and Speaker for public debate over real Shiv Sena status

India TV News  

Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena faction affected by the disqualification ruling recognising Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led party as the genuine Shiv Sena, has announced his intent to challenge the decision in what he terms the "people's court." Addressing the people's court Speaking at a "people's court" gathering in Worli, the constituency of his son Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray …

Uddhav Thackeray group moves Supreme Court against speaker’s ‘real Shiv Sena’ order
11 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray group moves Supreme Court against speaker’s ‘real Shiv Sena’ order

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra speaker Rahul Narwekar’s decision to dismiss the disqualification petitions against chief minister Eknath Shinde and 38 “rebel” Shiv Sena legislators was a “colourable” exercise of power based on “extraneous and irrelevant” considerations, the Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray in a petition filed in the Supreme Court on Monday. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has approached …

Uddhav Sena Moves Supreme Court Challenging Maharashtra Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Eknath Shinde Group
11 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Sena Moves Supreme Court Challenging Maharashtra Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Eknath Shinde Group

Live Law  

Shiv Sena has approached the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Maharashtra Speaker to recognize Eknath Shinde group as the real Shiv Sena and refusing to disqualify the members of Shinde faction for defection as per the tenth schedule of the Constitution.It was on January 10 that Speaker Rahul Narwekar pronounced the verdict rejecting the petitions. Shiv Sena has …

Breaking | Shinde Faction Approaches Bombay High Court Challenging Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Uddhav Thackeray Faction MLAs
11 months, 1 week ago

Breaking | Shinde Faction Approaches Bombay High Court Challenging Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Uddhav Thackeray Faction MLAs

Live Law  

The faction of Shiv Sena led by CM Eknath Shinde has approached the Bombay High Court challenging Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's refusal to disqualify 14 MLAs of the Uddhav Thackeray faction. Significantly, the faction led by Uddhav Thackeray has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Speaker's decision insofar as it recognized Eknath Shinde group as the real Shiv …

Shinde camp moves Bombay HC over Maharashtra Speaker’s verdict: Here’s why
11 months, 1 week ago

Shinde camp moves Bombay HC over Maharashtra Speaker’s verdict: Here’s why

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction moved the Bombay High Court against the Maharashtra Speaker's decision to not disqualify members of Uddhav Thackeray's faction of the Shiv Sena, Bar and Bench reported on Monday. Petitions filed on January 12 by Bharat Gogavale, the chief whip of the ruling Shiv Sena, said they were challenging the "legality, propriety and correctness" of …

Uddhav Thackeray approaches Supreme Court over Maharashtra Speaker's 'real Shiv Sena' determination
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Sena vs Sena verdict puts to rest all doubts about stability of Maharashtra govt., says Devendra Fadnavis
11 months, 1 week ago

Sena vs Sena verdict puts to rest all doubts about stability of Maharashtra govt., says Devendra Fadnavis

The Hindu  

A day after Speaker Rahul Narwekar declared the ruling Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the ‘real’ one, Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the Speaker’s verdict left no doubt that Maharashtra would continue to have a stable government that would complete its full term. There should now …

Shinde faction teases Thackeray with victory banners after speaker’s verdict
11 months, 1 week ago

Shinde faction teases Thackeray with victory banners after speaker’s verdict

Hindustan Times  

The Eknath Shinde faction took to the streets on Thursday with banners hailing the assembly speaker’s verdict declaring Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde as the true successor of the Shiv Sena. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde during a public rally after the Speaker’s verdict The Shinde faction workers put up banners outside the Matoshree, the official residence of Uddhav Thackeray. …

Maha Speaker explains why he didn’t disqualify Thackeray faction MLAs
11 months, 1 week ago

Maha Speaker explains why he didn’t disqualify Thackeray faction MLAs

Live Mint  

In a big political win for Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar held that the Shiv Sena faction led by him was the "real political party." The Speaker also did not disqualify any MLA from the two camps, a verdict that adds another chapter in the Sena legacy war. After the verdict, Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray …

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