Oppn slams Fadnavis, calls riots an intelligence failure
2 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 and BJP leaders want to destroy proof of the brave history of the Marathas, he should go to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and get the centre’s permission to destroy the tomb of Aurangzeb,” Thackeray said. In the legislative council, opposition leader Ambadas Danve of the Shiv Sena pinned the Nagpur violence on the state government, asking why the police had no inkling of plans to create trouble in the chief minister’s hometown.

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Nagpur violence: Eknath Shinde's ‘Osama bin Laden’ reference as he speaks on Aurangzeb tomb row
1 day, 20 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Eknath Shinde's ‘Osama bin Laden’ reference as he speaks on Aurangzeb tomb row

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing controversy over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday drew a comparison to how the United States handled Osama bin Laden’s burial. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde Eknath Shinde’s remarks came during a heated legislative council debate after he swiped at Shiv Sena MLC Anil Parab. They disposed him of into …

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis
2 days, 5 hours ago

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis

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. If Fadnavis and BJP leaders want to destroy proof of the brave history of the Marathas, he should go to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and get the centre’s permission …

‘Remove Aurangzeb’s Grave, But Call Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar Too’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Dig At BJP
2 days, 11 hours ago

‘Remove Aurangzeb’s Grave, But Call Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar Too’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Dig At BJP

ABP News  

Amid arson and vandalism in Maharashtra’s Nagpur over demands to raze Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave, former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday questioned the need for such a confrontation, highlighting that the controversial ruler had died over 300 years ago. The issue is over.” VIDEO | On Nagpur violence, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray says, "The BJP is shameless about …

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence
2 days, 14 hours ago

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government on Tuesday over the Nagpur violence and claimed that the BJP was trying to push Maharashtra into a situation similar to Manipur. Aaditya Thackeray raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government's handling of recent violence in Nagpur The Shiv Sena leader raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government's handling …

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray attacks state govt over Nagpur violence
2 days, 15 hours ago

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray attacks state govt over Nagpur violence

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government on Tuesday over the Nagpur violence and claimed that the BJP was trying to push Maharashtra into a situation similar to Manipur. The Shiv Sena UBT leader raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government’s handling of recent violence in Nagpur, highlighting the Chief Minister’s Office ‘s lack …

Devendra Fadnavis on Nagpur violence: ‘Those who attacked police personnel will not be spared’
3 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis on Nagpur violence: ‘Those who attacked police personnel will not be spared’

India TV News  

Devendra Fadnavis on Nagpur violence: ‘Those who attacked police personnel will not be spared’ Devendra Fadnavis on Nagpur violence said that Chhava movie has ignited people’s anger against Aurangzeb still, everyone must keep Maharashtra peaceful. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis addressed the state Assembly on Nagpur violence and said that the violent incidents and riots seem to be pre-planned. In such …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
3 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 …

BJP wants to make Maharashtra the next Manipur: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur riots
3 days ago

BJP wants to make Maharashtra the next Manipur: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur riots

India Today  

Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray lashed out at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for failing to control the violence in his "home city" Nagpur and emphasised that the BJP wanted to make Maharashtra the next Manipur. Thackeray said the Prime Minister could have easily demolished Aurangzeb's tomb, believed to have ignited the violence, by simply dialling the ASI, but the BJP …

'State law and order has collapsed': Nagpur clash sparks Opposition outrage
3 days ago

'State law and order has collapsed': Nagpur clash sparks Opposition outrage

India Today  

Opposition parties have strongly criticised the BJP-led Maharashtra government following violent clashes in Nagpur on Monday. Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray called this incident the collapse of state machinery in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's hometown. Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi of the Shiv Sena remarked, "The Maharashtra state government is ruining the state for their political opportunism and leading it …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
3 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. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the violence was a "planned conspiracy". VIDEO | On Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Such …

Nagpur violence over Aurangzeb tomb protest: Several injured, over 60 arrested, CM Fadnavis urges calm
4 days ago

Nagpur violence over Aurangzeb tomb protest: Several injured, over 60 arrested, CM Fadnavis urges calm

India TV News  

Nagpur violence over Aurangzeb tomb protest: Several injured, over 60 arrested, CM Fadnavis urges calm Amid the opposition attacking the state government over the 'breakdown of law and order' in Nagpur, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari appealed to the public to maintain peace. Tension gripped central Nagpur on Monday after a demonstration demanding the removal …

Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA plotted to frame Devendra Fadnavis? Probe on
1 month, 2 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 …

Conspiracy to frame CM Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde during Uddhav Thackeray govt? SIT formed to investigate
1 month, 3 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 …

Sena (UBT) targets Fadnavis over encounter of Badlapur sexual assault accused
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sena (UBT) targets Fadnavis over encounter of Badlapur sexual assault accused

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, The Shiv Sena on Wednesday claimed that the magisterial indictment of five cops in the custodial killing of the Badlapur sexual assault case exposes the “falsehood” of Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the police department. Sena targets Fadnavis over encounter of Badlapur sexual assault accused In an editorial in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, the party said that the “encounter” …

Fadnavis again assures fair probe in Beed sarpanch murder case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fadnavis again assures fair probe in Beed sarpanch murder case

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday yet again assured that the State Government was probing the Beed sarpanch murder case with full determination and that not a single person would be spared, no matter who they were or what power or position they held. Speaking to journalists in Nagpur, Mr. Fadnavis urged political leaders not to politicise the murder …

Chaos erupts in Maharashtra council over Shinde's political jibes
3 months 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 …

‘They don’t trust…': Fadnavis accuses opposition of not believing in Constitution
3 months ago

‘They don’t trust…': Fadnavis accuses opposition of not believing in Constitution

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday slammed the opposition parties, accusing them of not believing in the Constitution. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis Fadnavis landed in Nagpur to a grand welcome from party workers and people. Talking to reporters at Nagpur airport, Fadnavis said, "It is a joyous moment that after becoming the chief minister, I have come to …

The dispute has taken a political hue, with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray urging the state govern
3 months, 1 week ago

The dispute has taken a political hue, with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray urging the state govern

Hindustan Times  

The new Mahayuti government has vowed to deliver greater transparency, improved e-governance, and better coordination with the central government for funding, especially for its welfare schemes, all part of an ambitious ‘100-day transformation programme’ for the state. **EDS: IMAGE VIA @Dev_Fadnavis** Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chairs a review meeting with all Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries and …

MVA ‘boycotts’ Fadnavis' swearing-in, Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde
3 months, 2 weeks ago

MVA ‘boycotts’ Fadnavis' swearing-in, Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Behind the glitter of the swearing-in ceremony of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his two deputies on Thursday, bitterness simmered in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition. Prominent opposition leaders stayed away from the grand event, including former chief ministers such as NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. Mumbai, Dec 05 …

What’s happening in Maharashtra? Shinde rushes to hospital as Fadnavis sends envoy after video call failed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What’s happening in Maharashtra? Shinde rushes to hospital as Fadnavis sends envoy after video call failed

Firstpost  

Last week, Shinde visited his hometown in Satara where he fell ill and was suffering from a fever, cold, and throat infection, according to his family doctor RM Patre The stalemate in Maharashtra politics continues ahead of the oath-taking ceremony slated for December 5. Mahayuti has gone back and forth between BJP’s pick Devendra Fadnavis and Sena’s pick Shinde as …

Devendra Fadnavis: The Architect Of BJP’s Historic Hat-Trick Victory In Maharashtra
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis: The Architect Of BJP’s Historic Hat-Trick Victory In Maharashtra

ABP News  

Maharashtra has witnessed a historic political chapter with Devendra Fadnavis leading the BJP to a third consecutive majority, marking an unprecedented milestone in the state’s politics. After serving as Chief Minister in 2014, Fadnavis faced a setback in 2019 when Uddhav Thackeray, through what he termed a "betrayal", took the Chief Minister’s position. In the aftermath of a significant setback …

Uddhav Thackeray targets Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde over farmer woes
1 year 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 …

Day after Borivali ‘live’ shocker, a cremation and a delayed burial as Oppn. guns for Fadnavis
1 year, 1 month ago

Day after Borivali ‘live’ shocker, a cremation and a delayed burial as Oppn. guns for Fadnavis

The Hindu  

A day after the shocking murder of Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar during a ‘Facebook Live’ by a local ‘social activist’ Mauris Noronha, who also ended his own life, Mumbai Crime Branch officers on Friday arrested the assailant’s bodyguard, Amarendra Mishra, whose gun was allegedly used in the incident. Shiv Sena and Congress leaders demanded the resignation of Deputy Chief …

'Nothing works in front of people’s power': Maharashtra CM Shinde dismisses Uddhav's threat
1 year, 4 months ago

'Nothing works in front of people’s power': Maharashtra CM Shinde dismisses Uddhav's threat

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde dismissed Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray’s outburst over the demolition of his party’s ‘shakha’ in the Thane district and said that 'nothing works in front of people’s power.' "Thackeray had to turn back when he attempted to visit the spot of the ‘shakha’ in Mumbra on Saturday," Shinde said speaking to reporters after attending a …

Haryana government lacked intent to stop violence, says Mayawati
1 year, 7 months ago

Haryana government lacked intent to stop violence, says Mayawati

The Hindu  

The Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on August 2 reacted sharply over the riots at Nuh and Gurugram, in Haryana describing it as the collapse of law and order in the State and comparing the situations in Haryana with Manipur, adding both the State governments failed to save lives and properties of citizens apart from stopping the violence. The loss …

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 …

Maha: 'Violence happening in name of Aurangzeb even after 400 yrs', Raut reacts to recent clash
1 year, 9 months ago

Maha: 'Violence happening in name of Aurangzeb even after 400 yrs', Raut reacts to recent clash

India TV News  

Maha: 'Violence happening in name of Aurangzeb even after 400 yrs', Raut reacts to recent clash Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut while reacting to the recent clash in Maharashtra's Kolhapur blamed the state government for being responsible for the violence. Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday blamed Eknath Shinde-led government in Maharashtra for being responsible for the …

After street clash in Thane, verbal sparring between two Senas heats up
1 year, 11 months ago

After street clash in Thane, verbal sparring between two Senas heats up

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The slugfest between the BJP-Shiv Sena government and the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi, which escalated on Wednesday after a woman worker from the Sena was allegedly attacked by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s party workers, shows no signs of abating. Thane, India - April 05, 2023: Aaditya Thackeray during the Janprakshobh Morcha, a protest rally by MVA activists from Shivsena, NCP …

Quota to power balance: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde faces tall tasks
2 years, 8 months ago

Quota to power balance: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde faces tall tasks

Hindustan Times  

From restoring reservations for Maratha and Other Backward Classes communities to handling the financial situation of the government, there is no dearth of challenges awaiting newly sworn-in Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde. Shinde, who became the chief minister following his rebellion against the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government last month, will also have to find a way to restore …

Political scenario in Maharashtra paints very disturbing picture, says Governor, calls for floor test on Thursday
2 years, 8 months ago

Political scenario in Maharashtra paints very disturbing picture, says Governor, calls for floor test on Thursday

Firstpost  

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray will have to prove majority on the floor of the House on 30 June to retain power in the state amid the ongoing political crisis Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Wednesday wrote a letter to the state Legislative Assembly Secretary Rajendra Bhagat to convene a Special Session of the Assembly on 30 June at …

BJP urges Maha Governor to order floor test; Uddhav asks rebel MLAs to return
2 years, 8 months ago

BJP urges Maha Governor to order floor test; Uddhav asks rebel MLAs to return

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Political developments in Maharashtra gathered momentum late on Tuesday night as senior BJP leader and former CM Devendra Fadnavis met governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, and is learnt to have sought a special session of the state Assembly to prove the majority of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. We have requested the governor to ask the chief minister to prove …

Uddhav has lost majority, conduct immediate floor test, Fadnavis tells Maharashtra Governor | 10 Points
2 years, 8 months ago

Uddhav has lost majority, conduct immediate floor test, Fadnavis tells Maharashtra Governor | 10 Points

India TV News  

Highlights Devendra Fadnavis met Maharashtra Governor and demanded that Uddhav Thackeray must prove majority Fadnavis was accompanied by other BJP MLAs to Raj Bhavan Eknath Shinde and rebel Sena MLAs may return to Mumbai on Thursday Maharashtra Crisis: BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday night met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, and requested him to ask the Uddhav Thackeray government …

As Shinde Upsets MVA Applecart, 'Confident' Uddhav Has a Message for Allies — Take Care of Your MLAs
2 years, 8 months ago

As Shinde Upsets MVA Applecart, 'Confident' Uddhav Has a Message for Allies — Take Care of Your MLAs

News 18  

As veteran leader Eknath Shinde’s rebellion puts the MVA government on shaky ground, top sources within the Maharashtra government indicate that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is confident of being able to contain the storm in his party. Revealing the details of the meeting among top MVA leaders at Varsha, the sources told CNN-News18 that Thackeray is sure of the number …

Maharashtra political turmoil live | Spotlight on Fadnavis as Maharashtra government battles crisis
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra political turmoil live | Spotlight on Fadnavis as Maharashtra government battles crisis

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra council polls for 10 seats resulted in a nail-biting finish with Bharatiya Janata Party yet again trumping over tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi - after the Rajya Sabha polls - by winning five out of ten seats. Spotlight on Fadnavis as Maharashtra government battles crisis Two successive defeats of the ruling MVA candidates in Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council …

Attempts made to topple Maharashtra govt, no unrest among allies, says CM Uddhav Thackeray
2 years, 11 months ago

Attempts made to topple Maharashtra govt, no unrest among allies, says CM Uddhav Thackeray

India Today  

On the day of the Marathi new year, Gudi Padwa, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said the talks about differences among the alliance partners of the state government were just rumours and that the alliance was standing firm, adding that attempts were being made to topple the government. Read: Fed a snake for 25 years, now it's hissing at us: …

Violence and rioting a ploy to destabilise Maharashtra government, says Sanjay Raut
3 years, 4 months ago

Violence and rioting a ploy to destabilise Maharashtra government, says Sanjay Raut

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena on Sunday said that the violence and rioting in a few cities of Maharashtra is a ploy to destabilise the state government. Sena leader Sanjay Raut’s statement came after incidents of stone-pelting were reported from Nanded, Malegaon and Amravati, in the backdrop of protests staged against the violence that took place in Panisagar in Tripura, on October 27. …

Fadnavis blames Maharashtra government's 'ego', calls HC order on Kanjurmarg metro car shed an embarrassment
4 years, 3 months ago

Fadnavis blames Maharashtra government's 'ego', calls HC order on Kanjurmarg metro car shed an embarrassment

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday temporarily paused the construction of a metro car shed project at Kanjurmarg area of Mumbai. Commenting on the latest order, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took a dig at the Maharashtra government saying that the court order was like a "big embarrassment" for the state government. Fadnavis furthermore added that the state government knew that …

BJP Remained Busy Trying to Topple Maharashtra Govt, Failed to Notice Welfare Measures: CM
4 years, 3 months ago

BJP Remained Busy Trying to Topple Maharashtra Govt, Failed to Notice Welfare Measures: CM

News 18  

On the eve of the winter session of Maharashtra legislature, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday attacked the BJP for accusing his government of "non- performance", saying the Opposition party was "so busy" trying to "topple" his government that it failed to notice various welfare measures being undertaken. Addressing a press conference, Thackeray hit out at Leader of Opposition in …

BJP Launches Attack On Thackeray Govt Over Corona
4 years, 9 months ago

BJP Launches Attack On Thackeray Govt Over Corona

ABP News  

Mumbai: The BJP in Maharashtra has shed its reluctance to target the state government led by Uddhav Thackeray. Devendra Fadnavis along with several party workers held placards against the Thackeray government and organized a silent protest outside the BJP’s state office in Nariman Point, Mumbai. Apart from `Maharashtra Bachao Campaign’, senior BJP leader & former MP Kirit Somaiyya has been …

Hope Fadnavis won't repeat mistakes he made as CM: Shiv Sena
5 years, 3 months ago

Hope Fadnavis won't repeat mistakes he made as CM: Shiv Sena

India TV News  

The Shiv Sena on Monday expressed hope that Devendra Fadnavis, as leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly, would not repeat the mistakes which he committed while being the state's chief minister. "Fadnavis should maintain the dignity of the leader of opposition's post and not repeat the mistakes which he made earlier as chief minister of Maharashtra," it opined. …

Maharashtra govt formation: Devendra Fadnavis suffers significant damage to career as BJP loses moral ground in lunge for power
5 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra govt formation: Devendra Fadnavis suffers significant damage to career as BJP loses moral ground in lunge for power

Firstpost  

The Saturday morning misadventure ensured that BJP has not only put paid to all those possibilities, it may have also fatally damaged the career of one of its most promising politicians whom many thought was earmarked for bigger achievements. Had BJP’s audacious political manoeuvring been successful, even then Fadnavis and the party’s reputation would have been irrevocably damaged for tying …

From 'WTFadnavis to We the idiots', how national newspapers highlighted latest plot twist in Maharashtra political tale
5 years, 3 months ago

From 'WTFadnavis to We the idiots', how national newspapers highlighted latest plot twist in Maharashtra political tale

Firstpost  

On Sunday, newspapers carried headlines commenting on the stunning developments in Maharashtra on Saturday. The Asian Age headline seemingly captured what went through the minds of many readers: The Telegraph, commenting on the ‘coup’ pulled off by the BJP, pulled no punches: The Indian Express seemingly repurposed its headline from a 90s Sandra Bullock rom-com The Sunday Times pulled out …

Maharashtra political crisis: So much for BJP's 'masterstroke'; party may have overplayed its hand in trusting NCP rebel Ajit Pawar
5 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis: So much for BJP's 'masterstroke'; party may have overplayed its hand in trusting NCP rebel Ajit Pawar

Firstpost  

Not until the news conference held by Sharad Pawar, the NCP chief, that we got an inkling of the family rift that may have presented the BJP an opportunity to exploit. Last 24 hours since Devendra Fadnavis was sworn-in as the chief minister for the second time with NCP leader Ajit Pawar as his deputy, the chain of events is …

Ex-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan: BJP knows that it will not be able to form government
5 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan: BJP knows that it will not be able to form government

India TV News  

Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party knows that they will not be able to form a government in the state. During his media interaction, Chavan lashed out at Devendra Fadnavis-led state government and said that Shiv Sena-BJP government does not have its priorities right. "The government spent crores of rupees on things like …

Pune’s Bhima Koregaon riots caused due to intelligence failure, says Ambedkar
6 years, 4 months ago

Pune’s Bhima Koregaon riots caused due to intelligence failure, says Ambedkar

Hindustan Times  

Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh president Prakash Ambedkar on Tuesday urged the judicial commission probing into the Bhima Koregaon riots to summon chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and the heads of Maharashtra intelligence, state minister for home Deepak Kesarkar and state minister home Ranjit Patil for cross examination. Earlier,Chief minister Fadnavis had himself said that the Bhima Koregaon riots had not erupted over …

Mumbai mayhem:Raj Thackeray accuses govt of vote bank politics
12 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai mayhem:Raj Thackeray accuses govt of vote bank politics

Firstpost  

MNS chief Raj Thackeray today alleged that the state government was “backing” the rioters who went on a rampage in South Mumbai after the rally organised by Raza Academy at Azad Maidan there on Saturday turned violent. Nashik: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray today alleged that the state government was “backing” the rioters who went on a rampage in …

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