For BJP, Aryan Khan Case Is a Lesson That Friends-Turned-Foes Are Dangerous
3 years, 4 months ago

For BJP, Aryan Khan Case Is a Lesson That Friends-Turned-Foes Are Dangerous

The Quint  

Two years ago, it would have been impossible to believe that the Bharatiya Janata Party would be down in the dumps in Maharashtra. The ragtag Maha Vikas Aghadi, an unlikely coalition of ideologically opposed parties, one of them the oldest ally of the BJP, was not expected to last beyond a few months. But now, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena are proving to the BJP the truth of the old European adage, that when a friend turns a foe, you have nowhere to go because he knows all your secrets and vulnerabilities. So, the BJP’s old tried-and-tested formula of throwing central agencies at political rivals and those they wish to cow down suddenly seems not to be working at all. The manner in which Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik seems to have gone for the jugular of the Narcotics Control Bureau chief, Sameer Wankhede, has a subtext – Sharad Pawar has made up his mind that there can be no friendship with the BJP after women in his family were raided by central agencies, and Malik, actually playing the role of a Home Minister, is tearing the reputation of the BJP to shreds by exposing the criminal nexuses of its leaders.

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INDIA bloc-ked? The Opposition front as a grand illusion
1 month, 1 week ago

INDIA bloc-ked? The Opposition front as a grand illusion

India Today  

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, or INDIA, once heralded as the grand anti-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition, now teeters at the edge of irrelevance. An encouraging piece of statistics for the Congress is the fact that 68 per cent of the OBC respondents recognise it as the true Opposition party, the highest among all caste groups, reflecting the impact of …

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Cracks in ruling Mahayuti alliance? Here is what Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said – ‘Our war against…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has rejected reports of cracks between the three parties in the ruling Mahayuti alliance. The latest flashpoint comes amid speculation of a tussle within the ruling Mahayuti alliance partners over various issues, especially between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Eknath Shinde’s DCM medical aid cell Shinde's move to set up …

EXPLAINED: What Shiv Sena (UBT)‘s Decision to Go Solo in BMC Election Means for MVA’s Future in Maharashtra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EXPLAINED: What Shiv Sena (UBT)‘s Decision to Go Solo in BMC Election Means for MVA’s Future in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 13, 2025 18:33 IST - 4 MINS READ After its massive loss in the Maharashtra Assembly election in November 2024, the State’s opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi is falling apart—just before elections to local bodies, where the Mumbai municipal battle is particularly crucial. The Shiv Sena’s unilateral decision to go solo came as a shock to its …

Aaditya Thackeray slams Sharad Pawar for honouring ‘anti-Maharashtra, anti-national' Eknath Shinde
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aaditya Thackeray slams Sharad Pawar for honouring ‘anti-Maharashtra, anti-national' Eknath Shinde

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray hit out at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, calling him “anti-Maharashtra” and saying those who betray the state are “anti-national". Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray His remarks came after NCP chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Shinde, triggering tensions within the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. The Maha Vikas Aghadi has been unsettled since Sharad Pawar conferred …

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today  

After using Eknath Shinde to split the Shiv Sena in June 2022, led by then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, is the BJP trying to use another Thackeray to now curtail Shinde’s influence? Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis meeting Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray at the latter’s residence in Dadar has intensified speculation about a possible tie-up between the two …

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’

Live Mint  

Sharad Pawar felicitated Eknath Shinde during an event in Delhi on on Tuesday — drawing sharp criticism from the allied Shiv Sena. The Uddhav Thackeray led faction claimed that the move had hurt the “sentiments of Marathi people” and deemed the Deputy Chief Minister an “enemy of Maharashtra”. The Shiv Sena leader however contended that Pawar should not have attended …

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray amid buzz of alliance for local body polls

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's Raj Thackeray amid buzz of a BJP-MNS alliance for the upcoming local corporation elections. The speculation of an alliance comes amid reports of internal conflicts within the state's ruling Mahayuti bloc. The meeting between Fadnavis and Thackeray at the latter's ‘Shivtirth’ residence in Dadar, Mumbai, is the first after …

Congress must clarify if alliance was only for polls: Shiv Sena (UBT)
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress must clarify if alliance was only for polls: Shiv Sena (UBT)

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena on Monday slammed Congress for its inactive approach towards the INDIA bloc and undermining regional parties. In an editorial published on Monday in Shiv Sena ‘s mouthpiece Saamana, the party raised concerns about the future of the INDIA bloc and said the Congress needed to decide whether to go solo or strengthen the alliance. The editorial also reflected …

Sanjay Raut meets Sharad Pawar after call for independent contest in local polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut meets Sharad Pawar after call for independent contest in local polls

India Today  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut met with Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar in Mumbai on Monday amid doubts over the opposition MVA coalition's future after the former announced going solo in the local body elections in Maharashtra. Talking to reporters after the meeting, Raut slammed Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah for his critical remarks on Pawar …

In Shirdi, Amit Shah slams Sharad Pawar for ‘politics of betrayal and treachery’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

In Shirdi, Amit Shah slams Sharad Pawar for ‘politics of betrayal and treachery’

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar, accusing him of perpetuating the “politics of betrayal and treachery” in Maharashtra since 1978. “The people of Maharashtra rejected Pawar’s and Uddhav Thackeray’s politics of betrayal and showed them their place in the 2024 elections,” Mr. Shah said. “Only BJP, under Prime …

BJP's Maharashtra win ended Sharad Pawar's betrayal politics: Amit Shah
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Maharashtra win ended Sharad Pawar's betrayal politics: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said veteran politician Sharad Pawar played politics of betrayal and treachery in Maharashtra from 1978, which was ended by BJP's massive victory in the assembly polls with its resolve to establish a stable government. Addressing a state BJP convention in Shirdi, Shah said the people of Maharashtra showed Pawar, who heads NCP, and …

BJP's Maharashtra win ended Sharad Pawar's betrayal politics: Amit Shah
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Maharashtra win ended Sharad Pawar's betrayal politics: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said veteran politician Sharad Pawar played politics of betrayal and treachery in Maharashtra from 1978, which was ended by BJP's massive victory in the assembly polls with its resolve to establish a stable government. Addressing a state BJP convention in Shirdi, Shah said the people of Maharashtra showed Pawar, who heads NCP, and …

Uddhav Sena to fight Mumbai civic polls alone as INDIA bloc rift widens
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Sena to fight Mumbai civic polls alone as INDIA bloc rift widens

India Today  

The Uddhav faction of Shiv Sena on Saturday announced that they will fight the municipal corporation elections in Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur and other municipal corporations, zilla parishads and panchayats alone, in a huge setback to the INDIA bloc in Maharashtra. Announcing the decision to go solo, Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut said, "In an alliance, workers of individual …

Sanjay Raut’s BIG remark on Congress: ’No communication, dialogue with INDIA bloc allies...’
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut’s BIG remark on Congress: ’No communication, dialogue with INDIA bloc allies...’

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Friday accepted that there no communication and dialogue among INDIA bloc, which has more than two dozen parties, and blamed Congress for not taking initiative to keep the opposition group intact. Raut said that it was Congress's responsibility to keep the INDIA bloc intact as it was the largest party …

Democracy sans opposition: Is Maharashtra already the BJP's 'shat pratishat' dream lab?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Democracy sans opposition: Is Maharashtra already the BJP's 'shat pratishat' dream lab?

New Indian Express  

The seemingly decisive turn Indian politics has taken since 2014 may have reached a major milestone in Maharashtra en route to the ultimate destination of a Hindu Rashtra characterised by an elected autocracy dominated by a single party. The apparent surrender by two of the three major Opposition parties in the state to the authority of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis …

INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side
3 months, 1 week ago

INDIA irked: Why Mamata Banerjee eyes Rahul Gandhi's job, with Sharad Pawar, Lalu Prasad Yadav on her side

India Today  

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, a coalition heralded as the most promising Opposition front to counter the BJP’s political dominance, is now riddled with fractures that seem to be growing deeper by the day. Rahul’s repeated attacks on Savarkar, a highly polarising figure, drew sharp criticism from the Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, and the Nationalist Congress Party, …

‘Maharashtra SP Acts Like BJP B-Team’: Aaditya Thackeray’s ‘Hindutva’ Response After Abu Azmi’s MVA Exit Call
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Maharashtra SP Acts Like BJP B-Team’: Aaditya Thackeray’s ‘Hindutva’ Response After Abu Azmi’s MVA Exit Call

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday called the Maharashtra unit of the Samajwadi Party "BJP's B-Team". #WATCH | Mumbai: On reports of SP quitting MVA in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray says, "I would not like to comment much on them. Mumbai: On Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray's remarks that the Samajwadi Party is the B team of …

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

How MVA lost the plot in the Maharashtra assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Though the Maharashtra elections were widely expected to be closely contested, they turned out to be far from that. A significant blow to the MVA has been its diminished grip on Maharashtra’s political economy over the last five years, mainly caused by the defection of Shinde and Ajit Pawar, who were instrumental in managing extensive patronage networks and resource allocation …

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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4 months 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 …

Maha victory: On the Mahayuti and the Maharashtra election result
4 months ago

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 …

Assembly Election Results: MVA's poor performance, Uddhav's party limited to 21 seats, Sharad's NCP on 10
4 months ago

Assembly Election Results: MVA's poor performance, Uddhav's party limited to 21 seats, Sharad's NCP on 10

ABP News  

'The BJP which used to move ahead in the role of younger brother with Balasaheb Thackeray in 1990, which formed the government in 1995 by playing the role of younger brother, always remained behind, that Bharatiya Janata Party has reached a place today, where 80% strike rate means a very large number of people have trusted this double engine government …

Mahayuti's mammoth win in Maharashtra: Rajdeep Sardesai's 10 big takeaways
4 months ago

Mahayuti's mammoth win in Maharashtra: Rajdeep Sardesai's 10 big takeaways

India Today  

The ruling Mahayuti alliance is poised for a landslide victory in Maharashtra, decisively routing the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Success of Ladki Bahin scheme: The Mahayuti's targeted initiative significantly enhanced its appeal, particularly among women voters. Hemant Soren’s leadership in Jharkhand: Soren consolidated his position as the state’s leading political figure, with tribal votes strongly backing the INDIA alliance. The Mahayuti …

Maharashtra election highlights: ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi forming next govt,’ says Balasaheb Thorat
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra election highlights: ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi forming next govt,’ says Balasaheb Thorat

Hindustan Times  

L: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde with his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar | R: Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. The ruling Mahayuti alliance of chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party and the Nationalist Congress Party is tied in a contest with the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, comprising the Congress and the breakaway faction of the Sena …

Maharashtra Assembly polls | From Aaditya Thackeray to Ajit Pawar, ten key political leaders in fray
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Assembly polls | From Aaditya Thackeray to Ajit Pawar, ten key political leaders in fray

The Hindu  

Mumbai, Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra – the three regions where the main battle between the six political parties, saw several high-stakes battles. Worli - Milind Deora Vs Aditya Thackeray A traditional Sena bastion falling under Mumbai South Lok Sabha seat, Worli saw a battle between Sena incumbent MLA Aaditya Thackeray and Congress-turned-Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora. After the BJP refused …

Where do Mahayuti, Maha Vikas Aghadi stand as Maharashtra votes today
4 months, 1 week ago

Where do Mahayuti, Maha Vikas Aghadi stand as Maharashtra votes today

India Today  

Maharashtra heads to the polls today in a crucial assembly election across 288 constituencies, with the ruling Mahayuti coalition--comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction--facing off against the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes Congress, Shiv Sena, and Sharad Pawar-led NCP. Key issues for voters range from unemployment and inflation to agricultural distress and demands for caste-based …

Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: Stakes high for regional heavyweights as state votes
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: Stakes high for regional heavyweights as state votes

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/7 Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: Stakes high for regional heavyweights as state votes Image Source : PTI 2/7 Maharashtra heads to the polls on Wednesday, with the political futures of prominent leaders like Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar, Eknath Shinde, and Uddhav Thackeray hanging in the balance. Image Source : PTI 3/7 The election for the 288-member …

BJP raking up vote jihad to give religious colour to polls: Sharad Pawar
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP raking up vote jihad to give religious colour to polls: Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Satara: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday accused Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his BJP colleagues of trying to give a religious colour to the upcoming assembly polls by raking up vote jihad. Asked about Fadnavis's appeal to voters, Pawar said it was the BJP leader who had brought up vote jihad, referring to minorities favouring the opposition …

PM Modi 'dividing' society, will have no association with BJP allies: Sharad Pawar
4 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi 'dividing' society, will have no association with BJP allies: Sharad Pawar

The Hindu  

Senior Opposition leader Sharad Pawar on Friday accused Narendra Modi of "dividing" the society as he slammed the Prime Minister's campaign speeches and asserted that popular "unrest" against the ruling alliance will help the Maha Vikas Aghadi return to power in Maharashtra. In an interview with PTI, Mr. Pawar, considered the architect of the Opposition MVA in Maharashtra, said the …

Ajit Pawar Exclusive Interview: Will Maharashtra's Deputy CM Secure Victory Once Again?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar Exclusive Interview: Will Maharashtra's Deputy CM Secure Victory Once Again?

ABP News  

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader, Ajit Pawar, spoke with ABP News, addressing several key issues. When questioned about his 2019 decision to join the BJP-led government as Deputy CM, he clarified that while several prominent figures like Sharad Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis attended the meetings, business tycoon Gautam Adani was not present, …

INTERVIEW | PM Modi 'dividing' society, will have no association with those allied with BJP: Sharad Pawar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

INTERVIEW | PM Modi 'dividing' society, will have no association with those allied with BJP: Sharad Pawar

New Indian Express  

Asked about Modi's extensive campaign in which he accused the opposition of dividing the society on caste lines and sought people's unity in favour of the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party alliance, Sharad Pawar hit back. The prime minister has accused the Congress-Shiv Sena -NCP alliance of seeking to divide society and pursuing appeasement politics, and has called for unity …

Hindu-Muslim unity essential for India, says SP leader at Mumbai rally
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hindu-Muslim unity essential for India, says SP leader at Mumbai rally

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In response to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's slogan "Batenge toh katenge", Samajwadi Party's Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey emphasised Hindu-Muslim unity during a rally in Mumbai's Saki Naka area on Tuesday. Speaking to a gathering in the demographically diverse neighbourhood, which has a significant Muslim and north Indian population, Pandey said, "Hindu-Muslim are two hands of …

Maharashtra polls: We forgave Bhujbal for ‘mistakes’ but he betrayed us, says Sharad Pawar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: We forgave Bhujbal for ‘mistakes’ but he betrayed us, says Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Yevla: Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday came down heavily on his former colleague and cabinet minister Chhagan Bhujbal for betraying his ideology and his party, while urging people to teach him a lesson in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Addressing thousands of people who had gathered for the NCP rally in support of its candidate, Manikrao Shinde, …

Patole's dog remark on BJP sparks political row
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Patole's dog remark on BJP sparks political row

Deccan Chronicle  

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole has stirred controversy by comparing the BJP to a dog, demanding that the party be "shown its place" for its alleged mistreatment of the OBC community. Speaking at a rally in Akola, Patole accused the BJP of disrespecting OBCs, particularly criticising former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, whom he claimed viewed himself as "God." Somaiya dismissed …

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde angrily confronts Congress workers after being called 'traitor' | VIDEO
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde angrily confronts Congress workers after being called 'traitor' | VIDEO

India TV News  

A tumultuous war of words exchanged between the ruling and opposition leaders has become a focal point of discussion among the political circles ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Amid this, a viral video of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde getting angry at Congress supporters who called him a traitor has gained widespread attention. According to the information released, the …

Maharashtra Congress chief compares BJP to 'dog': Time to show its place
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Congress chief compares BJP to 'dog': Time to show its place

India Today  

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole stoked a controversy by comparing the BJP to a dog and asserted that the party should be "shown its place" over its alleged mistreatment of the OBC community. Addressing a rally in Akola, Patole attacked the BJP for bringing down the Maha Vikas Aghadi government and singled out Devendra Fadnavis, saying that the former Chief …

Maharashtra Congress chief compares BJP to 'dog': Time to show its place
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Congress chief compares BJP to 'dog': Time to show its place

India Today  

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole stoked a controversy by comparing the BJP to a dog and asserted that the party should be "shown its place" over its alleged mistreatment of the OBC community. Addressing a rally in Akola, Patole attacked the BJP for bringing down the Maha Vikas Aghadi government and singled out Devendra Fadnavis, saying that the former Chief …

Watch: No ‘batoge to katoge’ in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: No ‘batoge to katoge’ in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar

The Hindu  

Fighting the toughest battle of his political career, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Ajit Pawar will field candidates on 56 of the 288 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly election. Pitted against his uncle and NCP president Sharad Pawar, whose party contests on 87 seats, the fight on the home turf of Baramati and in other constituencies …

Maharashtra Election 2024 could be a make-or-break moment for Mahayuti and MVA. Here’s why
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election 2024 could be a make-or-break moment for Mahayuti and MVA. Here’s why

Live Mint  

The upcoming Maharashtra Election 2024 is a direct contest between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the Opposition's Maha Aghadi Vikas. Here's how this Maharashtra election is a battle of survival for these two coalition parties: The ruling Mahayuti Lok Sabha debacle: The ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance witnessed a setback in the Lok Sabha Election 2024 at the hands of the …

BJP not in touch with Uddhav Thackeray, strongly with Shinde Sena: Piyush Goyal
4 months, 2 weeks 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: Ajit Pawar Campaigns For Nawab Malik Amid Opposition From BJP
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Polls: Ajit Pawar Campaigns For Nawab Malik Amid Opposition From BJP

ABP News  

Mumbai, Nov 7 : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who heads the ruling NCP, on Thursday campaigned for party candidate Nawab Malik, and held a roadshow in his support, ignoring ally BJP's stiff opposition to his candidature. Pawar also held a roadshow for Malik's daughter Sana, who is contesting her maiden assembly poll from Anushakti Nagar in the city. …

Shiv Sena Expels Five Members for Anti-Party Activities in Maharashtra
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena Expels Five Members for Anti-Party Activities in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra's Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has expelled five party office bearers for engaging in anti-party activities. The expelled individuals, including Rupesh Mhatre, Vishwas Nandekar, Prasad Thackeray, Chandrakant Ghugul, and Sanjay Awari, were all from Yavatmal district. Their expulsion comes as the MVA alliance attempts to present a united front against the ruling coalition of BJP, Shiv Sena led by …

Ajit Pawar Emerges as Key Player in Maharashtra Assembly Polls
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar Emerges as Key Player in Maharashtra Assembly Polls

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar is expected to emerge as a key player after the November 20 Assembly polls. Pawar will face a tough contest against the ruling Mahayuti coalition and Opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will emerge as a key player after the elections.

Ajit Pawar's Candidacy in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar Draws Controversy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar's Candidacy in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar Draws Controversy

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Ajit Pawar has stated that the picture of the upcoming assembly election in Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar will become clear on November 4. Pawar was responding to Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP)'s criticism over Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik's candidature. He also warned of legal action against those trying to link him with Dawood Ibrahim.

Five Years of Turbulence: A Glimpse into Maharashtra Assembly's Turbulent Journey
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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Five Years of Turbulence: A Glimpse into Maharashtra Assembly's Turbulent Journey

Live Mint  

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is set to hold a single-phase election on November 20 to elect new chief minister. The outgoing assembly faced political turmoil with three different chief ministers in the past five years. The current assembly is considered bipolar between the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The BJP is currently in alliance with NCP …

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: ‘Mahayuti is finished now,’ says Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: ‘Mahayuti is finished now,’ says Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala

Live Mint  

Congress in-charge for Maharashtra, Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday hit out at the Mahayuti alliance, claiming that unlike them, the Congress has given “equal treatment to all parties” in the Maha Vikas Aghadi ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections. The “tussle” refers to Bharatiya Janata Party opposing the nomination of Nawab Malik as Nationalist Congress Party candidate from Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. …

SP Chief Calls for Unity Against Mahayuti in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
5 months ago

SP Chief Calls for Unity Against Mahayuti in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

New Indian Express  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav called for unity against the Mahayuti alliance in the upcoming assembly elections. He criticized the BJP's negative politics and vowed to defeat the alliance's enemies. Yadav's party, the Samajwadi Party, won two seats in the last elections and is seeking a bigger share of the seat-sharing talks. His speech is seen as a challenge to …

Congress Denies Reports of Seat-Sharing Dispute in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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5 months ago

Congress Denies Reports of Seat-Sharing Dispute in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

The Hindu  

Congress leader Anil Deshmukh has denied reports of him being upset over the opposition's spreading of fake news about seat-sharing in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. He stated that Congress leaders met with various leaders of the NCP-SP and Shiv Sena and that they reached a consensus on seat allocation based on merit.

Pawar Scrutinizes Aspiring Candidates, Signals Tough Election Battles Ahead
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5 months ago

Pawar Scrutinizes Aspiring Candidates, Signals Tough Election Battles Ahead

New Indian Express  

The next generation of the Thackerays is stepping away from their families’ ‘remote control politics’ and is interested in roughing it out in the electoral field. The next Thackeray, Amit, becomes the second to enter the electoral arena, with some questioning Raj’s decision. Pawar Sr, the party’s patriarch, has personally screened over 1,600 applications of aspirants, ensuring a diverse and …

Maha Cracks In Mahayuti: Will 'Strategic Alliance' With NCP End Before Maharashtra Assembly Election?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Maha Cracks In Mahayuti: Will 'Strategic Alliance' With NCP End Before Maharashtra Assembly Election?

ABP News  

Maharashtra Election 2024: The rift in the 'Mahayuti', the ruling alliance in Maharashtra, is now out in the open. With the Ajit Pawar-led NCP protesting against the Eknath Shinde government, and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena issuing statements against NCP ministers, the "strategic alliance" seems to be nearing an end. At the ABP Ideas of India Summit held earlier this …

It is NCP vs NCP in Hadapsar
7 months ago

It is NCP vs NCP in Hadapsar

Hindustan Times  

Pune: The Hadapsar assembly constituency, which has elected candidates from different parties in the past, is currently represented by Nationalist Congress party and the contest here in upcoming assembly election is likely to see face-off between the two NCP factions, led by Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar. The Hadapsar contest in upcoming assembly election is likely to see …

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