Bal Thackeray Birth Anniversary: Maharashtra Cabinet approves Rs 100 crore for memorial dedicated to Shiv Sena founder
5 years, 11 months ago

Bal Thackeray Birth Anniversary: Maharashtra Cabinet approves Rs 100 crore for memorial dedicated to Shiv Sena founder

India TV News  

Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a grant of Rs 1 crore for the construction of a memorial dedicated to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. The ground-breaking ceremony for the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial will be performed today on his 93rd birth anniversary, near Shivaji Park in Mumbai's Dadar. The Sena expressed happiness over it, but maintained that the government's decision had got nothing to do with alliance prospects between the two parties for the upcoming polls. After the cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said relations between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena "were and will remain sweet".

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First phase of Bal Thackeray National Memorial completed
4 days, 15 hours ago

First phase of Bal Thackeray National Memorial completed

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday, reviewed work for the Bal Thackeray National Memorial, located at the Mumbai Mayor’s official residence in Dadar. So far, the first phase of work has been over, the second will begin soon and tender for the same will be floated.” Speaking to media after the review, Mr. Thackeray said, “Anyone who believes in …

Thackeray memorial ready, likely to be dedicated on his birth anniversary
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Thackeray memorial ready, likely to be dedicated on his birth anniversary

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Construction for the first phase of the Bal Thackeray Memorial was completed on Tuesday, and is expected to be dedicated next month. A source from MMRDA told HT that the dedication ceremony was likely to take place on January 23, the late Shiv Sena patriarch’s birth anniversary. Thackeray memorial ready, likely to be dedicated on his birth anniversary The …

Uddhav, Cousin Raj Thackeray 'Reunite' At Nephew's Wedding In Mumbai — Video
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Uddhav, Cousin Raj Thackeray 'Reunite' At Nephew's Wedding In Mumbai — Video

ABP News  

Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray came together at the wedding of the latter's nephew in Mumbai. The bête noire met during the wedding of Yash Deshpande, who is the son of Raj Thackeray's elder sister Jaywanti Deshpande. VIDEO | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray met during wedding of Yash Deshpande, the …

Dimming of the Thackeray son
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Dimming of the Thackeray son

Times of India  

Can UBT-Sena’s dismal performance in the recently concluded assembly elections be attributed to its abandoning of authentic Hindutva? UBT-Sena seems to have produced a faux Bahujanist ‘Hindutva’ that is anti-Brahmin and even garners Muslim votes. Maharashtra is the only state in India where a regional/Marathi Hindutva grew and spread rapidly through Bal Thackeray’s Shiv Sena. Shiv Sena moved from mobilising …

Phase 1 of Bal Thackeray Memorial likely to be ready in January 2025
1 month ago

Phase 1 of Bal Thackeray Memorial likely to be ready in January 2025

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The first phase of the Bal Thackeray Memorial at Veer Savarkar Marg is nearing completion and is likely to be inaugurated by the end of January 2025. Phase 1 of Bal Thackeray Memorial likely to be ready in January 2025 The inaugural event of the memorial could see deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray sharing the same …

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Will Sena, NCP rivals unite? Uddhav & Pawar still in play
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Will Sena, NCP rivals unite? Uddhav & Pawar still in play

Deccan Chronicle  

Understandably, most analysts, including this writer, scrutinise the electoral performance of winner, seats won, vote share -- also in comparison with losers, factors that led to victory, the reasons for the “inversion” of the verdict, and how the campaign was conducted. It doesn’t need much effort to list three “pairs”, officially named by the Election Commission as Shiv Sena-Shiv Sena …

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Following his party’s rout in the Maharashtra assembly elections, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with his 20 newly elected MLAs on Monday, during which he made them sign affidavits of loyalty to the party. Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray with party leader Sanjay Raut during a press conference after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly …

How Thackeray Family’s ‘Gen-Next’ Fared: Aaditya & Cousin Varun Set For Victory, Raj’s Son Trails 3rd
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Thackeray Family’s ‘Gen-Next’ Fared: Aaditya & Cousin Varun Set For Victory, Raj’s Son Trails 3rd

ABP News  

There were three members of the extended Thackeray family in the fray in the Maharashtra Election 2024, but not all tasted success. While Aaditya Thackeray and his maternal cousin Varun Sardesai — contesting on Shiv Sena tickets — won from Worli and Vandre East, respectively, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena founder Raj Thackeray’s son Amit Thackeray lost from Mahim. Aaditya is the …

Mandate shows who is taking Bal Thackeray's ideals forward: Shrikant Shinde
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mandate shows who is taking Bal Thackeray's ideals forward: Shrikant Shinde

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The mandate of the people of Maharashtra has shown who is carrying forward the ideals of late Bal Thackeray, said Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MP and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant Shinde as early trends of the assembly polls showed the Mahayuti winning emphatically. The Bal Thackeray-founded Shiv Sena split in June 2022 after Eknath Shinde rebelled against …

Maharashtra polls:Mahayuti, MVA make contingency plan ahead of results day, book hotels, choppers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls:Mahayuti, MVA make contingency plan ahead of results day, book hotels, choppers

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: With the clock winding down towards the Maharashtra assembly election results, both the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are making bold moves, preparing to form the government in the event of a tight race. Independents are always happy to support the government for the development of their constituencies.” On the other hand, the MVA — …

Days after PM’s remark at Mumbai rally, Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Bal Thackeray
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Days after PM’s remark at Mumbai rally, Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Bal Thackeray

The Hindu  

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged the Shiv Sena to get its ally Congress to praise Bal Thackeray, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remembered the Shiv Sena founder on his 12th death anniversary on Sunday. I challenge them to get Congress to praise Balasaheb Thackeray,” Mr. Modi had said, referring to Mr. Gandhi as a “shehzada”. Responding to Mr. Gandhi’s …

After PM Modi’s challenge, Rahul Gandhi remembers Balasaheb Thackeray on death anniversary
1 month, 4 weeks ago

After PM Modi’s challenge, Rahul Gandhi remembers Balasaheb Thackeray on death anniversary

Op India  

Three days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged the Shiv Sena to get Congress to praise Balasaheb Thackeray, Rahul Gandhi on Sunday posted a tweet remembering the Shiv Sena founder on his death anniversary. Rahul Gandhi tweeted, “Remembering Balasaheb Thackeray ji on his 12th death anniversary. My thoughts are with Uddhav Thackeray ji, Aditya and the entire Shiv Sena family.” …

Maharashtra Polls: Priyanka Gandhi Invokes Bal Thackeray After Modi-Shah Challenged Rahul — WATCH
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra Polls: Priyanka Gandhi Invokes Bal Thackeray After Modi-Shah Challenged Rahul — WATCH

ABP News  

Maharashtra Election 2024: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra invoked the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray during her campaign for the Maharashtra assembly elections on Saturday, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of contradicting his own remarks. Priyanka’s comments came in the wake of Modi’s challenge to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, asking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to speak in praise …

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Legacy battles add intriguing twist to the tale of two Senas
2 months ago

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Legacy battles add intriguing twist to the tale of two Senas

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Assembly election of 2024 is not just an electoral reckoning but one that will authenticate, through electoral victory and defeat, which party is to be considered the real Shiv Sena — the Sena led by former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, or the one led by the incumbent, Eknath Shinde. Within this larger narrative of “Sena vs Sena” is …

BJP not in touch with Uddhav Thackeray, strongly with Shinde Sena: Piyush Goyal
2 months ago

BJP not in touch with Uddhav Thackeray, strongly with Shinde Sena: Piyush Goyal

India Today  

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday dismissed rumours that the BJP has been in contact with Uddhav Thackeray’s faction of Shiv Sena behind closed doors. He emphasised that the BJP remains aligned with the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde, whose election symbol is the bow and arrow, reflecting the principles of Bal Thackeray. "I can …

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. …

Our Hindutva is not in contrast with Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar ideology: Eknath Shinde
2 months, 1 week ago

Our Hindutva is not in contrast with Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar ideology: Eknath Shinde

The Hindu  

Accusing the Congress of copying its flagship popular scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ while announcing the five guarantees in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, “The Congress is copying us because they are scared of us. Mr. Shinde also slammed Shiv Sena UBT president Uddhav Thackeray’s manifesto launched on Thursday in Mumbai. The Shiv Sena UBT manifesto promises …

Decoding Raj Thackeray enigma in 5 points ahead of Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Triangular Showdown in Mahim: Shiv Sena, UBT, and MNS Battle for Assembly Seat
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2 months, 3 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
Trending News
2 months, 3 weeks 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.

Triangular Contest in Mahim: Amit Thackeray Faces Tough Battle from Shiv Sena and Eknath Shinde
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Triangular Contest in Mahim: Amit Thackeray Faces Tough Battle from Shiv Sena and Eknath Shinde

India Today  

Raj Thackeray's son Amit faces a triangular contest in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls from the Mahim constituency. He will be contesting against Shiv Sena's Sada Sarvankar and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). Despite the competition, Amit Thackeray appears confident and believes he can secure victory.

Another Thackeray likely to enter election fray
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Another Thackeray likely to enter election fray

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Another Thackeray is expected to throw his hat in the ring in the upcoming assembly elections. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray’s son, Amit, reportedly expressed his willingness to contest the polls from Mumbai at a meeting of officer-bearers at the party headquarters on Monday. **EDS: IMAGE VIA @mnsadhikrut** New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Maharashtra Navnirman …

Bureaucrat, who quit service, will contest polls on Sena (UBT) ticket
4 months, 1 week ago

Bureaucrat, who quit service, will contest polls on Sena (UBT) ticket

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Siddharth Kharat, who recently took voluntary retirement from service while posted as joint secretary in Mantralaya, on Tuesday joined Shiv Sena. He is likely to be the party’s candidate from Mehkar constituency in Buldhana district, a traditional Shiv Sena seat. Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray welcomed Kharat to the party at his residence, Matoshree. Sainath Tare, Kalyan district chief of …

Uddhav Thackeray urges Ganesh mandals to maintain dignity amid political overtures
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray urges Ganesh mandals to maintain dignity amid political overtures

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray reached out to office-bearers and activists of Ganesh mandals in Mumbai on Thursday, urging them to maintain their dignity while accepting assistance from ruling party leaders. In a scathing critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Thackeray accused the party of divisive tactics, contrasting their approach with that of Lokmanya Tilak, who he said "united …

‘Balasaheb never wanted Raj Thackeray to…’: Eknath Shinde's big claim on Shiv Sena founder
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Balasaheb never wanted Raj Thackeray to…’: Eknath Shinde's big claim on Shiv Sena founder

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday claimed that Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray never wanted his nephew Raj Thackeray to leave the party. Lekin jb Raj Thackeray ko responsibility daine ki baari aai toh Uddhav ji ki mansha jagrukt hogai," he added. In 2006, Raj Thackeray left the undivided Shiv Sena following differences with Uddhav Thackeray, the son of …

Tensions persist within MVA over chief ministerial candidate
5 months 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 Thackeray To Meet Rahul, Sonia During 3-Day Visit To Delhi From Tomorrow, Check Full Schedule
5 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray To Meet Rahul, Sonia During 3-Day Visit To Delhi From Tomorrow, Check Full Schedule

ABP News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will be on a three-day visit to Delhi from Tuesday where he is scheduled to hold a series of meetings with top leaders of the INDIA bloc. Speaking about Thackeray's schedule, party leader Sanjay Raut said that Aaditya Thackeray and Rashmi Thackeray will also accompany the former Maharashtra Chief Minister on his visit to New …

‘Where has your Hindutva gone?’: Eknath Shinde jabs Uddhav Thackeray on Shiv Sena foundation day
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

BJP leader's advice to Uddhav Thackeray after Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Lok Sabha election performance
7 months ago

BJP leader's advice to Uddhav Thackeray after Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Lok Sabha election performance

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil on Tuesday took a jibe at Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying that the latter's allies Congress and Nationalist Congress Party benefitted more. The Shiv Sena contested 21 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra in an alliance with Congress and NCP, winning nine seats. Continuing his jibe at the Shiv Sena chief, Patil said,"Thackeray also earned …

Thackeray-Shinde face-off in 6 seats in test of strength for both Senas
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Thackeray-Shinde face-off in 6 seats in test of strength for both Senas

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The fifth and last phase of the state’s polling on Monday will be a crucial one for both Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and chief minister Eknath Shinde, as the two rival Sena factions are set to clash in six of the 13 seats, mostly in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, both of which were considered a stronghold …

‘BJP is anti-Maharashtra, exploits religious divide when it fears defeat’: Shive Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘BJP is anti-Maharashtra, exploits religious divide when it fears defeat’: Shive Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray

The Hindu  

The BJP lacks another prominent face to replace Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whereas the INDIA bloc have multiple leaders who can take up the role of the PM, Aaditya Thackeray claims a strong undercurrent favouring the Opposition alliance across the country. What makes you to believe that the BJP harbours animosity towards Maharashtra, a State that sends 48 MPs to …

Modi calls Uddhav 'fake Shiv Sena' in Kolhapur poll rally; claims INDIA bloc wants 'One year, One PM'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi calls Uddhav 'fake Shiv Sena' in Kolhapur poll rally; claims INDIA bloc wants 'One year, One PM'

New Indian Express  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a swipe at former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, labelling his party as "fake" Shiv Sena and claiming that his father Bal Thackeray would be disheartend for aligning with INDIA bloc members Congress and the DMK. Addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Kohlapur, Modi said that "fake" Shiv Sena was walking "shoulder to …

What does Raj Thackeray bring to the table for BJP in Maharashtra?
9 months ago

What does Raj Thackeray bring to the table for BJP in Maharashtra?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: With doubts over the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s ability to draw a sizeable share of Marathi votes, the BJP has added the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena to its growing friends’ list. It now hopes that Raj Thackeray — among the biggest crowd pullers in state politics — will help the ruling Mahayuti alliance attract Marathi voters in Mumbai …

New ‘Thackeray Raj’ in Mahayuti? Answer Likely in MNS Chief’s Shivaji Park Rally in Mumbai Today
9 months ago

New ‘Thackeray Raj’ in Mahayuti? Answer Likely in MNS Chief’s Shivaji Park Rally in Mumbai Today

News 18  

As Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief and state’s firebrand leader Raj Thackeray addresses the Gudi Padwa rally from Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Tuesday, he is expected to clarify his stand on whether he will join the Mahayuti – an alliance of Bharatiya Janata Party, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party faction. While media reports suggested that Thackeray, …

BJP trying to 'steal' a Thackeray: Uddhav after MNS chief meets Amit Shah
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Lok Sabha elections: Uddhav Thackeray accuses BJP of ‘trying to steal another Thackeray’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections: Uddhav Thackeray accuses BJP of ‘trying to steal another Thackeray’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday reacted to his cousin and MNS chief Raj Thackeray's meeting with home minister Amit Shah, saying the BJP is trying to steal "a Thackeray" to ensure its victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray addresses a public meeting ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, at Vasmat …

Raj Thackeray Meets Amit Shah Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls Amid Speculation Of An Alliance, Sharad Pawar Says, 'Not Surprising'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Raj Thackeray Meets Amit Shah Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls Amid Speculation Of An Alliance, Sharad Pawar Says, 'Not Surprising'

ABP News  

New Delhi: After the meeting of Raj Thackeray's meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday said it was not astonishing as there were indications of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief's closeness to the BJP. According to PTI, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena under Raj Thackeray has faced declining fortunes and his meeting with Amit Shah …

Lok Sabha: Raj Thackeray reaches Delhi as mills buzz again of a MNS-BJP alliance
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha: Raj Thackeray reaches Delhi as mills buzz again of a MNS-BJP alliance

The Hindu  

With speculation rife of his party forging a pre-poll alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray late Monday reached Delhi, where he is expected to meet with the BJP top brass, said sources. The MNS’ potential alliance with the BJP has long been on the cards despite Raj Thackeray remaining noncommittal over the issue in …

Thackeray, wife visit shakhas in south Mumbai to connect with workers, voters
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Thackeray, wife visit shakhas in south Mumbai to connect with workers, voters

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday visited the party’s shakhas in Cuffe Parade and Girgaon with his wife Rashmi Thackeray in a bid to connect with party workers and voters. Mar 15,2024 : Party President of ShivSena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackertay and Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray Visited Shiv Sena Shkahas at Cuffe Parade area in South Mumbai …

Uddhav Thackeray's close aide MLA Ravindra Waikar joins Shinde-led Shiv Sena ahead of Lok Sabha elections
10 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray's close aide MLA Ravindra Waikar joins Shinde-led Shiv Sena ahead of Lok Sabha elections

India TV News  

Shiv Sena MLA Ravindra Waikar on Sunday joined the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Waikar, an MLA from Mumbai's Jogeshwari area, is a close aide of Uddhav Thackeray. He switched to Shinde's Sena in the presence of Mahrashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at 'Varsha', the official residence of the CM …

Uddhav Thackeray targets Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde over farmer woes
10 months, 3 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 …

Thackeray eyes more than 20 LS seats as MVA yet to finalise allocations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Thackeray eyes more than 20 LS seats as MVA yet to finalise allocations

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday appointed coordinators for 18 of the 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra, though the four partners in the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi are yet to hammer out a seat-sharing formula. In Mumbai, the party is going to fight for four seats - Mumbai North West, Mumbai North East, Mumbai South Central, and South Mumbai. …

Thackeray invites President Murmu for Nashik temple pooja, taunts BJP over Ayodhya
1 year ago

Thackeray invites President Murmu for Nashik temple pooja, taunts BJP over Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has extended an invitation to President Droupadi Murmu to attend a pooja of Lord Ram at the Kalaram temple in Nashik on January 22. “The current President of India, Droupadi Murmu, should also be invited for the ceremony at Ayodhya,” he said, adding that the BJP may or may not have invited her, but …

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 …

Thackeray memorial further delayed by trust demanding new contractor
1 year ago

Thackeray memorial further delayed by trust demanding new contractor

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: After three extensions to the completion deadline of May 2022, the first phase of the Bal Thackeray memorial at Shivaji Park is 91 percent done and is expected to be completed by mid-March 2024. However, as the Thackeray Smarak Trust has expressed reservations on the Phase 2 plan and demanded the appointment of another contractor, work has not yet …

Thackeray courts north Indians, Jains in bid to counter BJP
1 year ago

Thackeray courts north Indians, Jains in bid to counter BJP

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: With an eye on denting the Bhartiya Janata Party’s traditional support base, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has reached out to both north Indians and Jains over the past two days, seeking their support in protecting freedom and democracy in the country. Thane, India - July, 29, 2023: ShivSena party chief Uddhav Thackeray addressed the audience at the Hindi-bhashik …

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 …

CM, Uddhav pick different locations to pay respects to Shiv Sena founder
1 year, 1 month ago

CM, Uddhav pick different locations to pay respects to Shiv Sena founder

Hindustan Times  

A day after workers from two factions clashed near the Balasaheb Thackeray memorial at Shivaji Park, chief minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray decided to observe the party founder’s 11th death anniversary at different locations, thus avoiding any untoward incident. CM, Uddhav pick different locations to pay respects to Shiv Sena founder “To prevent a conflict, I …

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 …

Sena vs Sena Dussehra showdown averted as Shinde camp withdraws application
1 year, 3 months ago

Sena vs Sena Dussehra showdown averted as Shinde camp withdraws application

The Hindu  

A potential showdown between the two rival Shiv Sena factions over the venue for the upcoming October 24 Dussehra rally was averted after CM Eknath Shinde’s ruling Sena faction backed down from staking claim to hold the rally at Mumbai’s iconic Shivaji Park. Mr. Shinde’s faction on Tuesday withdrew its application submitted to the Mumbai civic body – the Brihanmumbai …

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