Aspirations of Marathi manoos still with Uddhav while Shinde makes off with party flag
11 months, 1 week 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 to revive Balasaheb’s legacy. A few may do so in the run up to the Mumbai civic elections however, some Shinde loyalists too may make a beeline to Thackeray’s Sena to seek party nomination. Describing Thackeray’s decision to team up with the Congress-NCP as a “politically correct move”, Asbe said, “Uddhav Thackeray began his stride on national centre stage, sharing limelight with the likes of Nitish Kumar, Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal.” The point on which the Shiv Sainks speak in one voice is Matoshree’s failure to pre-empt the Eknath Shinde- By the time Thackeray realised the magnitude of the crisis, Shinde, a school drop-out and a man of native wisdom, had, in one fell swoop, appropriated the party’s flag, nomenclature, the poll symbol--and a large chunk of party legislators.

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Elections over, rivalry gone?

Hindustan Times  

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Sanjay Raut hints at Uddhav Sena's solo fight in Mumbai civic polls
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India Today  

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Times of India  

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India Today  

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

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India Today  

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Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur | WATCH
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Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur | WATCH

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Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term
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Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena led by deputy CM Eknath Shinde will soon take affidavits from its newly sworn-in ministers that they are willing to quit after two and a half years to make room for other contenders. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, Shinde declared that his party had adopted a ‘perform or perish’ …

Shiv Sena MLAs scramble for berths ahead of Maharashtra cabinet expansion today | What we know so far
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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar was on Monday elected unopposed as the speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly. During his tenure as Maharashtra assembly speaker, Narwekar had ruled that the party led by Eknath Shinde was the legitimate and 'real Shiv Sena' after a split in the Bal Thackeray-founded party. In the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections, the Mahayuti …

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India TV News  

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ABP News  

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Maharashtra: Opposition Aghadi MLAs Take Oath A Day After Boycotting Ceremony Over EVM 'Misuse'
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ABP News  

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi MLAs took oath in the Maharashtra Assembly on Sunday, a day after boycotting the ceremony alleging misuse of EVMs in the recently-held state elections. Congress's Nana Patole, Vijay Wadettiwar and Amit Deshmukh, NCP leader Jitendra Awhad, Shiv Sena 's Aaditya Thackeray and Rohit Pawar were some of the prominent opposition MLAs who took …

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Deccan Chronicle  

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ABP News  

Shiv Sena on Saturday announced it was boycotting the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected MLAs during the special session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. The Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena boycotted the ceremony over allegations of malfunctioning of the EVM used to poll votes in the recently concluded Maharashtra elections. "Today we have decided that our winning …

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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The Quint  

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Live Mint  

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Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact
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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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‘Dada ko anubhav hai’: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar banter sparks laughter

Hindustan Times  

A lighthearted exchange between Maharashtra's caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde and National Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar led to laughter among party leaders on Wednesday. When a media person asked Shinde if he and Pawar would be sworn in as deputy chief ministers at Azad Maidan, Shinde replied, “Let’s wait till evening. Both Shinde and the NCP chief were referring …

How MVA lost the plot in the Maharashtra assembly polls
3 weeks ago

How MVA lost the plot in the Maharashtra assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

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Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates
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Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates

ABP News  

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Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MLA says party ‘could have won 90-100 seats if…’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena MLA says party ‘could have won 90-100 seats if…’

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil said that the party could have secured 90-100 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections if Ajit Pawar's NCP had not joined the Mahayuti alliance. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP are a part of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra. Patil, who retained his Jalgaon Rural seat said that the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv …

‘Insult to Maharashtra’: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on delay in government formation
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Insult to Maharashtra’: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on delay in government formation

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday slammed the BJP-led NDA, saying it is disrespectful to both Maharashtra and the Election Commission that they have delayed forming a government after the election results. “To not be able to decide on a chief minister, and form government, for more than a week after result day, is not just an insult to …

Uddhav Sena leader blames Congress's 'overconfidence' for Maharashtra rout
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

India Today  

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

How Eknath Shinde’s star rose in Maharashtra politics
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How Eknath Shinde’s star rose in Maharashtra politics

Live Mint  

The template for political immunity from prosecution was set a year earlier, in June 2022, when the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government in Maharashtra was toppled after a dramatic coup staged by Eknath Shinde, a close aide of the Shiv Sena chieftain. An energetic political go-getter, seen sporting a flaming red tilak on his forehead and a well-trimmed beard, the short-statured …

Cracks in Maha Vikas Aghadi after humiliating defeat in assembly polls? SS (UBT) pressures Uddhav Thackeray to go solo in upcoming polls, Raut says no rift in MVA
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Op India  

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

Will Uddhav Thackeray leave MVA after Maharashtra assembly election defeat?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Will Uddhav Thackeray leave MVA after Maharashtra assembly election defeat?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After suffering a decisive defeat in the assembly elections, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is facing mounting pressure from within to break away from the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi opposition coalition for upcoming local body elections. Shiv Sena chief and former chief minister Uddhav Thackery The matter came to the fore during Tuesday's meeting of defeated party candidates. Ambadas Danve, …

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle

Live Mint  

Cracks have started appearing in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi of Maharashtra days after its humiliating defeat at the hands of Mahayuti in the Assembly elections. Former Chief Minster Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is reportedly facing a pressure from its leaders to quit the alliance, if at all it wants to secure a safe political future. The MVA, comprising the …

Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

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

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics: Following its crushing defeat in the Maharashtra assembly elections, all is not well within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is under increasing pressure from his party leaders to part ways with the alliance and contest upcoming elections independently, particularly the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. However, Congress state president Nana Patole refrained from commenting …

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership
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‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Soon after Eknath Shinde said that he has left the decision about Chief Minister's post upto Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule heaped praise on the Shiv Sena chief. On Wednesday, breaking his silence amid ongoing speculations over who will become the next CM, Shinde said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well …

Next Maharashtra CM From BJP As Shiv Sena Extends White Flag — Top Points From Eknath Shinde Presser
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Next Maharashtra CM From BJP As Shiv Sena Extends White Flag — Top Points From Eknath Shinde Presser

ABP News  

Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that the Shiv Sena would support the BJP’s choice for the Chief Minister's post. Speaking at a press conference in Thane, Shinde sought to dispel rumours of discord within the Mahayuti alliance Reading the indications, it became clear that the next chief minister will be from BJP's side but whether that name is Devendra Fadnavis …

Not upset, we don't cry: Eknath Shinde while making big remark on Maharashtra CM
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Not upset, we don't cry: Eknath Shinde while making big remark on Maharashtra CM

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has made it clear that he isn't upset if he doesn't return to the top post. Radhakrishnan being greeted by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde as BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar look on, in Mumbai, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Shinde on Tuesday submitted his resignation as Maharashtra chief minister to the governor, …

Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...
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Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...

Live Mint  

Amid mounting speculation over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said on Wednesday that the next chief minister should be from the Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said that there is no confusion on the CM and the decision would take some time. Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister …

Shiv Sena to back BJP’s decision on Maharashtra CM post, Patole accuses party of 'pressuring Shinde'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Shiv Sena to back BJP’s decision on Maharashtra CM post, Patole accuses party of 'pressuring Shinde'

New Indian Express  

When asked if he was dismayed about not receiving a second term as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde dismissed the notion, stating, "There is no such thing. Shinde added that a meeting in Delhi with Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday would finalise the modalities for forming the next government, including decisions on deputy chief ministers. Referring to his role, …

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

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM
4 weeks ago

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM

Hindustan Times  

Amid suspense over the new Maharashtra chief minister pick, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday hit out at BJP's Mahayuti partners Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, calling their parties 'sub-companies of the Bharatiya Janata Party.' Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut argued that this Mahayuti alliance had restricted Shiv Sena and NCP's ability to make decisions. Sanjay Raut on who …

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs
4 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 …

Shiv Sena (UBT) elect Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader after the massive loss in assembly elections
4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) elect Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader after the massive loss in assembly elections

Op India  

Shiv Sena elected two-time Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader on Monday. Meanwhile, after getting elected Shiv Sena leader in the legislative assembly, Bhaskar Jadhav said he wanted Aaditya Thackeray to take the post, but Uddhav wanted him to take this position. Party spokesperson Anand Dubey showed confidence in the leadership of Aaditya Thackeray and said, “I am …

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’

Hindustan Times  

The Shiv Sena on Monday reminded Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde of his “promise to leave politics” if any of the rebel MLAs who sided with him during the split of the undivided Shiv Sena in 2022, lost the assembly elections in the state. The party's salvo comes as calls grew from Shinde's Sena for Eknath Shidne to continue as …

Close contests in Maharashtra polls saw 58 candidates losing despite securing 1 lakh plus votes
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Close contests in Maharashtra polls saw 58 candidates losing despite securing 1 lakh plus votes

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The fiercely-contested Maharashtra assembly elections where two coalitions and six major players vied for power saw 58 candidates losing despite securing more than one lakh votes, with the NCP bearing the brunt. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena accounted for seven of these candidates, while the BJP saw four of its nominees losing despite garnering over one lakh votes. Similarly, …

Maharashtra election: Seven reasons for Mahayuti’s unprecedented victory
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra election: Seven reasons for Mahayuti’s unprecedented victory

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 25, 2024 15:39 IST - 13 MINS READ The BJP’s slogan Ab ki baar char so paar during the general election backfired like a boomerang. In the 2019 Assembly election, the BJP won 105, Shiv Sena, 56, and NCP, 54—combined, they won a total of 215 seats. If many found this result perplexing, it is because everyone …

Sanjay Raut blames ex-Chief Justice Chandrachud for Maharashtra poll drubbing
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Sanjay Raut blames ex-Chief Justice Chandrachud for Maharashtra poll drubbing

India Today  

In the wake of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has made explosive claims, blaming former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for the Maha Vikas Aghadi's defeat. Raut's explosive remark comes after his earlier statement wherein he accused the Mahayuti alliance of "stealing" seats. The Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray managed just 20 seats, …

Raj Thackeray's MNS may lose party symbol, status after election rout in Maharashtra: Sources
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Raj Thackeray's MNS may lose party symbol, status after election rout in Maharashtra: Sources

India TV News  

Following the results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, The Election Commission is likely to revoke the recognition of Raj Thackeray's party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, sources said. Experts indicate that the party risks losing its status if it fails to secure at least one Assembly seat or 8 per cent of the vote share in elections, they added. None of the …

Aditya Thackeray elected Shiv Sena (UBT)'s legislative party leader
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Aditya Thackeray elected Shiv Sena (UBT)'s legislative party leader

India TV News  

Days ahead of the commencement of the next session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Monday elected its Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray as its legislature party leader. According to the information released, party leaders unanimously supported the election of Aaditya Thackeray, who retained his Worli seat in the recently concluded Assembly Elections against Shiv Sena's …

Maha victory: On the Mahayuti and the Maharashtra election result
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Maha victory: On the Mahayuti and the Maharashtra election result

The Hindu  

The alliance of the BJP, the NCP Ajit Pawar faction and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction — the Mahayuti — has scored a comprehensive victory in the Maharashtra Assembly election. While the Mahayuti increased its vote share across all regions, the Maha Vikas Aghadi — an alliance of the Congress, the Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray faction and Sharad …

Pawar accepts defeat, refuses to blame EVMs without proof
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Pawar accepts defeat, refuses to blame EVMs without proof

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Breaking his silence a day after the Maharashtra Assembly election results, NCP founder Sharad Pawar on Sunday indicated that he would not retire from active politics. He said it was possible that the “Batenge toh Karenge” slogan of UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath polarised the voters and participation of women voters helped the ruling parties. Mr. Pawar noted that …

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