Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Rathod submits resignation as demand for his arrest in Pooja Chavan’s suicide case rises: Report
4 years, 1 month ago

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Rathod submits resignation as demand for his arrest in Pooja Chavan’s suicide case rises: Report

Op India  

The 22-year-old TikTok celebrity Pooja Chavan’s suicide case has created tremendous political pressure on the Shiv Sena government, especially after the name of one of its cabinet minister, Sanjay Rathod surfaced in connection with the case. While the Shiv Sena motormouth leader Sanjay Raut has chosen to remain tight-lipped on this recent development, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya took to Twitter to confirm the news of the Shiv Sena’s cabinet minister’s resignation. संजय राठोड चा राजीनामा पुरेसा नाही, त्यांची ताबडतोब अटक आणि जेल मधे रवानगी झाली पाहिजेत @BJP4Maharashtra @BJP4India pic.twitter.com/vkwv7nOgoX — Kirit Somaiya February 16, 2021 Earlier, we reported how after many audio clips allegedly linked to Pooja Chavan’s death, moreover, alluding to the involvement of the state minister, went viral on social media, many BJP leaders namely Devendra Fadnavis, Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil, Kirit Somaiya, demanded a detailed inquiry in the case. Hinting that the voice in the purported audio clip was that of the Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Rathod, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday, “The voice in the clip is very easily recognisable by all, and police should also reveal whose voice is there in that clip which is being hidden by the police,” said the BJP leader adding that his office received these 12 clips of conversation between two persons linked to the woman’s death, and he had forwarded them to the Director-General of Police. Moreover, some social media posts claimed that Pooja Chavan was in a relationship with the Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Rathod.

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Ajit Pawar meets NCP leaders after Munde's resignation, advises MLAs not to rely entirely on workers

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday slammed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde over his criticism of Uddhav Thackeray for not attending the Maha Kumbh. Raut turned the tables on Shinde by asking why he did not question RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Raut asked Shinde why he did not question RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's absence from the Maha Kumbh, …

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?
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Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?

India Today  

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Udhav Sena left red faced after alliance partner Sharad Pawar feliticitates Eknath Shinde, asks 'how can he honour a betrayer'
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Udhav Sena left red faced after alliance partner Sharad Pawar feliticitates Eknath Shinde, asks 'how can he honour a betrayer'

Op India  

The Shiv Sena strongly criticised its ally, NCP leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday for felicitating Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, highlighting rifts within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut stated that honouring someone who played a key role in splitting the Shiv Sena and “weakening Maharashtra” was a serious insult to the sentiments of the Marathi …

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday reprimanded his own party workers and leaders, urging them to behave responsibly in public life instead of offering garlands and religious idols as gestures of support. AJIT PAWAR TAKES CHARGE AMID CONTROVERSY Opposition parties and some leaders from the ruling alliance objected to Munde’s appointment as Beed’s guardian minister due to allegations …

Beed sarpanch murder case: Supriya Sule demands resignation of Minister Munde
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The Hindu  

Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde should step down on “moral grounds” over his alleged links to the Beed sarpanch murder case, Nationalist Congress Party working president Supriya Sule said on Wednesday. She criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government for its inaction, stating that despite 50 days passing since the brutal murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Mr. Munde remains in office …

Shiv Sena (UBT) demands Bharat Ratna for Bal Thackeray
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Shiv Sena (UBT) demands Bharat Ratna for Bal Thackeray

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena on Thursday demanded the Bharat Ratna for Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray. Speaking on the occasion of the late leader's 99th birth anniversary, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said the BJP-led government has in the last ten years conferred the country's highest civilian honour on some persons who did not deserve it. If you give Bharat …

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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’ …

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’
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Live Mint  

aDays after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena on Friday expressed its will to take the the crucial home portfolio in the state government. Shiv Sena leader Bharat Gogawale told PTI that when Fadnavis was deputy CM he held the home department. We hope the talks on portfolios will be over in the next …

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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 …

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  

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

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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 …

Eknath Shinde won’t accept Deputy CM post, says Shiv Sena as Mahayuti deliberates Maharashtra CM choice
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Eknath Shinde won’t accept Deputy CM post, says Shiv Sena as Mahayuti deliberates Maharashtra CM choice

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Maharashtra New CM: “Eknath Shinde will not accept the position of the Deputy Chief Minister,” Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said on Wednesday. Shiv Sena's Stand on Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat, speaking to India Today, stressed that Eknath Shinde "won't accept Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister's post." However, Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena, which bagged 57 …

Shiv Sena leader pushes for Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister, cites Bihar's example
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Shiv Sena leader pushes for Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister, cites Bihar's example

India Today  

Shiv Sena spokesperson Naresh Mhaske on Monday cited the Bihar model to assert that Eknath Shinde should continue as the chief minister of Maharashtra, where the ruling Mahayuti has scored a landslide victory in the assembly polls. However, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar batted for Devendra Fadnavis for the CM's post, saying the deputy chief minister is the most capable candidate …

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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 …

Shiv Sena (UBT) Faces Backlash Over Potential Kurla Candidate For Polls as Sambhaji Brigade Objects
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Shiv Sena (UBT) Faces Backlash Over Potential Kurla Candidate For Polls as Sambhaji Brigade Objects

News 18  

A controversy has erupted in Mumbai after the Sambhaji Brigade strongly opposed the Shiv Sena faction’s decision to consider former municipal councilor Pravina Morajkar as a potential candidate from the Kurla constituency. According to the Brigade, Morajkar, during her tenure as a municipal councilor, allegedly lodged false atrocity cases against more than 11 individuals from the Maratha community on various …

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

Ajit Pawar's NCP suffers blow in stronghold as four leaders quit party
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India Today  

In a setback to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, four leaders of the party's Pimpri-Chinchwad unit have resigned and are likely to join the Sharad Pawar faction soon. NCP's Pimpri-Chinchwad unit chief Ajit Gavahane, Pimpri-Chinchwad students' wing chief Yash Sane, and former corporators Rahul Bhosale and Pankaj Bhalekar have submitted their resignations to Ajit Pawar. There are also speculations that Maharashtra …

Shiv Sena expels deputy leader Rajesh Shah after son's arrest in BMW hit-and-run; CM Shinde vows strict action
8 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena expels deputy leader Rajesh Shah after son's arrest in BMW hit-and-run; CM Shinde vows strict action

New Indian Express  

In a significant development, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, on Wednesday has expelled its deputy leader, Rajesh Shah. A one-line notice by Shiv Sena secretary Sanjay More said Rajesh Shah has been relieved from the post of the party's deputy leader. Mihir Shah, the 24-year-old son of ruling Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, had been absconding since the …

Shinde Sena leader removed from party post days after son's hit-and-run
8 months, 1 week ago

Shinde Sena leader removed from party post days after son's hit-and-run

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on Wednesday removed Rajesh Shah as deputy leader amid controversy surrounding his son Mihir Shah's alleged involvement in a fatal hit-and-run case in Mumbai. A one-line notice by Shiv Sena secretary Sanjay More said Rajesh Shah was relieved from the post of deputy leader. The hit-and-run has sparked outrage, with Chief Minister Eknath …

‘Where has your Hindutva gone?’: Eknath Shinde jabs Uddhav Thackeray on Shiv Sena foundation day
9 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 …

Shiv Sena, NCP Reject Return Of Leaders Who Deserted Parties; Says 'No Question Of Taking Back Rebels'
9 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena, NCP Reject Return Of Leaders Who Deserted Parties; Says 'No Question Of Taking Back Rebels'

ABP News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and NCP supremo Sharad Pawar outlined on Saturday that they have no intention of re-accepting leaders who left their parties. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes the Shiv Sena, the NCP, and the Congress, performed impressively in the state's Lok Sabha elections, sparking speculation that some leaders from the rival factions want to return. …

Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Thane
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Thane

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam and some of his associates joined the Shiv Sena in Thane on Friday in the presence of chief minister Eknath Shinde. HT Image Nirupam had parted ways with the Congress after he did not get a ticket from the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency. Speaking at the Shiv Sena headquarters in Thane on …

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

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

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

The Hindu  

Amid smouldering resentment within the Mahayuti allies in Maharashtra over seat sharing, the sabre-rattling between the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party continued with senior Shinde camp leader Ramdas Kadam warning his bigger ally that it should not attempt to deceive them while exhorting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah to “pull up” Maharashtra …

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 …

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Devendra Fadnavis over murder of Sena (UBT) leader
1 year, 1 month ago

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Devendra Fadnavis over murder of Sena (UBT) leader

The Hindu  

The Nationalist Congress Party group under Sharad Pawar on February 9 demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the murder of Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar during a ‘Facebook Live’. He said, “Be it Nagpur where ‘goondas’ are having their say, Pune where the ‘koita gang’ is creating havoc every now and then, Ulhasnagar where an MLA …

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Fadnavis over murder of Sena leader
1 year, 1 month ago

NCP group under Sharad Pawar demands resignation of Fadnavis over murder of Sena leader

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The NCP group under Sharad Pawar on Friday demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the murder of Shiv Sena leader Abhishek Ghosalkar during a ‘Facebook Live'. “Be it Nagpur where ‘goondas' are having their say, Pune where the ‘koita gang' is creating havoc every now and then, Ulhasnagar where an MLA fearlessly uses a police …

Maharashtra Shiv Sena Crisis: Uddhav As 'Pramukh' Had No Power To Remove Eknath Shinde, Says Speaker
1 year, 2 months ago

Maharashtra Shiv Sena Crisis: Uddhav As 'Pramukh' Had No Power To Remove Eknath Shinde, Says Speaker

ABP News  

Shiv Sena crisis: Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar, while announcing his verdict on disqualification matters on Wednesday, said that the Shiv Sena's Constitution of 2018 can’t be taken into account and thus Shiv Sena 'pramukh' has no power to dismiss any leader. I hold that the constitution of the Shiv Sena party provided by ECI to the Speaker is the …

Sacked from Gehlot’s cabinet, Rajendra Gudha joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena
1 year, 6 months ago

Sacked from Gehlot’s cabinet, Rajendra Gudha joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

Live Mint  

Former Rajasthan minister and BSP-turned-Congress MLA Rajendra Singh Gudha joined Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Saturday, months after he was sacked by Rajasthan Chief minister Ashok Gehlot. Gudha joined Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde in Rajasthan's Jhujhunu. I welcome him to Shiv Sena family,” Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said. Gudha gave up …

Uddhav Thackeray meets Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
1 year, 8 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray meets Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

The Hindu  

On Wednesday, Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray met his former ally and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar at Vidhan Bhavan. This marked their first encounter since Mr. Pawar led a vertical split in the Nationalist Congress Party and joined hands with the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government to become the Deputy Chief Minister. It was also Mr. Thackeray’s first visit …

Uddhav Thackeray meets Ajit Pawar, day after rival alliance talks in Bengaluru
1 year, 8 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray meets Ajit Pawar, day after rival alliance talks in Bengaluru

Live Mint  

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray Wednesday met his former ally and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for the first time after the NCP leader joined the Eknath Shinde government. The meeting came after Thackeray, a member of the state legislative council, attended the house proceedings for a brief period and also a day after …

Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde May Resign, Claims Aaditya Thackeray Amid NCP Split
1 year, 8 months ago

Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde May Resign, Claims Aaditya Thackeray Amid NCP Split

ABP News  

Days after Ajit Pawar launched a 'revolution' in Maharashtra politics with eight other NCP MLAs, and amid speculation over a cabinet reshuffle, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray said on Friday that Eknath Shinde's chief ministerial job may be jeopardised, news agency ANI reported. #WATCH | Mumbai: "I have heard that CM has been asked to resign and there might be …

‘Maha CM has been asked to resign,’ says Aaditya Thackeray amid political crisis
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Maha CM has been asked to resign,’ says Aaditya Thackeray amid political crisis

Live Mint  

In the lead-up to the cabinet expansion in Maharashtra, Aaditya Thackeray, a member of the Uddhav Thackeray camp, has predicted significant changes within the government, starting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Thackeray stated that Shinde has been requested to resign, indicating the potential jeopardy to Shinde's position as Chief Minister following the inclusion of Ajit Pawar and eight other NCP …

Another jolt to Uddhav camp as veteran leader Neelam Gorhe joins ruling Eknath Shinde faction
1 year, 8 months ago

Another jolt to Uddhav camp as veteran leader Neelam Gorhe joins ruling Eknath Shinde faction

The Hindu  

In a major setback for the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, veteran Shiv Sena leader Neelam Gorhe, who is Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council, joined Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s rival Sena faction on Friday. Ms. Gorhe, who has been associated with the party for over 25 years, is the third Member of Legislative Council to quit the Thackeray camp and …

Maharashtra: Ashok Chavan Scotches Rumours Of Backing Govt, Sena Says 16-17 Congress MLAs To Quit Soon
1 year, 8 months ago

Maharashtra: Ashok Chavan Scotches Rumours Of Backing Govt, Sena Says 16-17 Congress MLAs To Quit Soon

ABP News  

New Delhi: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat claimed that like Nationalist Congress Party and Sena, the Congress in Maharashtra might also split. I had some pre-scheduled meetings so I have left for those meetings.” Shirsat's claims come amid reports of discomfort among the Shiv Sena MLAs after NCP's Ajit Pawar joined the Maharashtra government. "There was no displeasure among our …

'Eknath Shinde To Stay As Maharashtra CM': Sena Says No Displeasure On Ajit Pawar's Arrival
1 year, 8 months ago

'Eknath Shinde To Stay As Maharashtra CM': Sena Says No Displeasure On Ajit Pawar's Arrival

ABP News  

Amid reports of discomfort among Shiv Sena MLAs after NCP's Ajit Pawar joined the Maharashtra government, the party on Wednesday dismissed reports that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde would resign soon. Maharashtra Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said there was no displeasure among MLAs regarding Pawar becoming the deputy CM. READ | Rebel NCP Camp Names Ajit Pawar As …

No resentment among Shinde-camp Shiv Sena after Ajit Pawar's entry in Maharashtra govt
1 year, 8 months ago

No resentment among Shinde-camp Shiv Sena after Ajit Pawar's entry in Maharashtra govt

India TV News  

Maharashtra Politics: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in a meeting with party MLAs on Wednesday ordered to strengthen the organisation and directed them to work wtih NCP and BJP in the state. According to reports, there is no resentment among Shiv Sena MLAs after the inclusion of Ajit Pawar-led NCP in the Maharashtra government. Speaking about discussions held in the meeting, …

Raj Thackeray suspects Sharad Pawar’s hand in nephew Ajit’s defection
1 year, 8 months ago

Raj Thackeray suspects Sharad Pawar’s hand in nephew Ajit’s defection

The Hindu  

Remarking that it was Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar who first started the politics of party-splitting in the State, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday said that the current political scenario was “a gross insult to the voters of Maharashtra”. “In 1978, when Mr. Pawar staged his coup, Maharashtra had not witnessed anything like it before,” Mr. …

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 …

Aditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal explains why he left Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena
1 year, 8 months ago

Aditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal explains why he left Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena

Op India  

In a major blow to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena faction, Rahul Kanal, a prominent leader and close aide of Aditya Thackeray, has resigned from the party and joined the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Kanal, who was a key member of the core committee of Aditya Thackeray-led Yuva Sena, has now …

Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar takes oath as Deputy CM, 9 other NCP MLAs join Shinde govt
1 year, 8 months ago

Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar takes oath as Deputy CM, 9 other NCP MLAs join Shinde govt

India TV News  

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Ajit Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, joined the Shiv Sena camp on Sunday and was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. "Some MLAs accompanying NCP leader Ajit Pawar to Raj Bhawan were “upset” with Sharad Pawar’s “unilateral” decision to share stage and ally with Rahul Gandhi at …

Maharashtra: Uddhav faction MLC Manisha Kayande joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena
1 year, 9 months ago

Maharashtra: Uddhav faction MLC Manisha Kayande joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

India TV News  

In another jolt to Shiv Sena, Thackeray camp leader and MLC Manisha Kayande on Sunday joined the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Speaking at the function after joining Shiv Sena in neighbouring Thane, Kayande claimed she waited for a year to see if the Thackeray-led faction would introspect over why party workers were leaving Shiv Sena. …

Manisha Kayande joins Shiv Sena, 2nd leader from Uddhav camp to quit in 2 days
1 year, 9 months ago

Manisha Kayande joins Shiv Sena, 2nd leader from Uddhav camp to quit in 2 days

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena MLC Manisha Kayande became the second lawmaker to defect to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The Uddhav Thackeray-led faction removed her as a spokesperson earlier on Sunday for ‘anti-party’ activities. "Kayande is not being expelled from Shiv Sena. Kayande meanwhile claimed that she had waited for a year to see if the Thackeray-led faction would introspect over why …

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 …

Maha Crisis: 'Shinde will Not Resign Even in Dreams' Says Ajit Pawar; Uddhav Threatens to Move to Court Again
1 year, 10 months ago

Maha Crisis: 'Shinde will Not Resign Even in Dreams' Says Ajit Pawar; Uddhav Threatens to Move to Court Again

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NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Friday reacted to Uddhav Thackeray’s demand that Eknath Shinde resigns on moral grounds and said it was unnecessary. Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday demanded that Eknath Shinde should resign on the basis of morality after the Supreme Court refused to restore the status quo in Maharashtra. SEE: Shiv Sena Crisis : Shinde-Faction Hails SC Verdict; Thackeray …

Shiv Sena Updates: Uddhav Asks Shinde to Resign on Moral Grounds After SC Verdict; CM Says Truth Has Won
1 year, 10 months ago

Shiv Sena Updates: Uddhav Asks Shinde to Resign on Moral Grounds After SC Verdict; CM Says Truth Has Won

News 18  

In a big relief for Chief Minister Eknath Shinde the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with the formation of the Shiv Sena government with the support of BJP, as Uddhav Thackeray resigned without facing a floor test. The Maharashtra political crisis had led to the fall of the three-party MVA government led by Uddhav Thackeray following a revolt …

Shiv Sena Crisis : Shinde-Faction Hails SC Verdict; Thackeray Group Demands Resignation of Current Govt
1 year, 10 months ago

Shiv Sena Crisis : Shinde-Faction Hails SC Verdict; Thackeray Group Demands Resignation of Current Govt

News 18  

In a huge relief to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to restore the status quo in Maharashtra. While the Shinde-faction of Shiv Sena hailed the Supreme Court’s verdict, the Thackeray-led faction demanded the current government resign on moral grounds. Follow LIVE Shiv Sena leader Rahul Ramesh Shewale also hailed the Supreme …

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