BJP trying to ‘erase Shivaji’ through its pursuit of Aurangzeb: Shiv Sena (UBT)
6 days, 4 hours ago

BJP trying to ‘erase Shivaji’ through its pursuit of Aurangzeb: Shiv Sena (UBT)

The Hindu  

The politically charged controversy surrounding Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave continues in Maharashtra, with Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi ally Shiv Sena attacking the BJP for giving more importance to Aurangzeb than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The is conspiring to finish Aurangzeb along with his grave so that the heroes who fought him will also vanish along with him, a distortion of history.” “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s edict said that if you find a copy of the Quran, return it with honour. Edit slams Fadnavis The Shiv Sena, through the editorial, took a stand against Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s statement that the Nagpur communal clash was “pre-planned” and the government’s hands were tied over the removal of Aurangzeb’s grave as it is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. Mr. Modi was Chhatrapati Shivaji in his previous birth.’ BJP has given birth to a new Shivaji and plans to destroy the original Shivaji Maharaj,” said the editorial.

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Mumbai: Amid growing demand to demolish Aurangzeb's tomb, opposition Shiv Sena on Wednesday attacked the BJP, claiming that the ruling party considers the Mughal emperor more important than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It also said the Centre should remove the protected monument tag of Aurangzeb's tomb, located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, to prevent riots and cool down the heads of fanatics in …

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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The Hindu  

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ABP News  

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The Hindu  

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BJP May Be Maligning Nehru's Legacy, But Vajpayee Was The Second Nehru: Sanjay Raut
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ABP News  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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News 18  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Sanjay Raut BJP Faces Tough Election Amid PM Modi Leadership Draws Parallels with Russia China Arvind Kejriwal Arrested
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ABP News  

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Comparing PM Modi to Aurangzeb, insult to nation, Eknath Shinde warns of ‘befitting reply’ in Lok Sabha polls
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Live Mint  

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Amid resentment over seat sharing within Mahayuti, Shiv Sena (Shinde) camp leader urges Modi, Shah to put Maharashtra BJP in line
1 year ago

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday invoked king Vali from epic Ramayana to launch a veiled attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde whom he accused of stealing the party founded by his father late Bal Thackeray, and also took on his former ally Bharatiya Janata Party, saying "Lord Ram is not the property of a single party". "We …

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

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News 18  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has appointed Sameer Bhujbal, nephew of Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal, as the new chief of the Mumbai unit of his faction of the party. While the fight over the “real NCP” – the one belonging to NCP supremo Sharad Pawar or Ajit Pawar – is pending in court, Ajit Pawar has made …

Anita Katyal | BJP eyes amity with Pawars... AAP still keeping an open mind?
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Deccan Chronicle  

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Only Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya now left to be inducted into BJP: Shiv Sena (UBT)
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Only Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya now left to be inducted into BJP: Shiv Sena (UBT)

The Hindu  

Days after Nationalist Congress party leader Ajit Pawar joined the Maharashtra government, the Shiv Sena on July 5 claimed that only alleged economic offenders Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya were left to be inducted into the BJP. Maharashtra NCP crisis | Post-Ajit Pawar’s rebellion, president Sharad Pawar stages massive show of strength in Satara On Sunday, Ajit Pawar …

Ajit Pawar will soon replace Eknath Shinde: Sanjay Raut
1 year, 8 months ago

Ajit Pawar will soon replace Eknath Shinde: Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut reiterated his assertion on Monday that rebel Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, who took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Sunday, would soon replace Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Mr. Raut said that the 16 MLAs, who had split from the Shiv Sena a year ago, would face “disqualification”. However, several BJP …

Devendra Fadnavis says, 'No Muslim in India descendant of Aurangzeb'
1 year, 9 months ago

Devendra Fadnavis says, 'No Muslim in India descendant of Aurangzeb'

India TV News  

Devendra Fadnavis says, 'No Muslim in India descendant of Aurangzeb' Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that no Muslim in India is a descendant of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and added that they respect only Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Devendra Fadnavis on Muslims in India: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said that a nationalist Muslim in …

Maharashtra: Rift Between Shiv Sena And BJP? CM's Son Shrikant Shinde Offers To Resign
1 year, 9 months ago

Maharashtra: Rift Between Shiv Sena And BJP? CM's Son Shrikant Shinde Offers To Resign

ABP News  

New Delhi: A rift between Shiv Sena and BJP alliance in Maharashtra is likely to have evolved as Sena MP and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant Shinde on Friday slammed the BJP leaders in Kalyan-Dombivli unit for engaging in "selfish politics" and offered to resign from his post. The development comes a day after the local BJP leaders …

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