Uddhav Thackeray demands Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar, says 'Congress should stop chanting...'
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Uddhav Thackeray demands Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar, says 'Congress should stop chanting...'

India TV News  

Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray reiterated his demand for conferring the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, on Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar. "Regarding Veer Savarkar, I want to ask why he should not be given Bharat Ratna. Congress should stop chanting Veer Savarkar Targeting Congress, the former CM said, "I want to tell both Congress and BJP that Congress should stop targeting Savarkar, and BJP should stop targeting Nehru. Thackeray's demand for Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar has drawn mixed reactions from political allies and rivals.

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Uddhav demands’Bharat Ratna’ for Savarkar
6 days ago

Uddhav demands’Bharat Ratna’ for Savarkar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In yet another attempt to revive its Hindutva ideology, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday reiterated his demand of Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, for Hindutva ideologue V.D. When asked about Congress’ criticism of the Hindutva icon, Thackeray said, “I want to tell both Congress and BJP that Congress should stop targeting Savarkar and BJP should stop …

Raj Thackeray, Sanjay Raut demand ‘Bharat Ratna’ award for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray
10 months, 1 week ago

Raj Thackeray, Sanjay Raut demand ‘Bharat Ratna’ award for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Friday demanded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for his uncle and the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray passed away in 2012 In a post on X Raj Thackeray wrote, “Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and S Swaminathan, father of the Indian …

The fight over Savarkar’s legacy
1 year, 8 months ago

The fight over Savarkar’s legacy

The Hindu  

The controversy surrounding the legacy of Hindutva demagogue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, one of the most divisive figures in Indian politics, has reignited a heated debate in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also questioned Uddhav Thackeray’s stance on the Savarkar issue and his party’s commitment to the Hindutva, daring him to walk out of the MVA. Pawar to the rescue …

On Pawar's advice, Rahul Gandhi agrees not to rake up Savarkar: Sources
1 year, 8 months ago

On Pawar's advice, Rahul Gandhi agrees not to rake up Savarkar: Sources

India Today  

Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar stepped in as mediator after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remark on VD Savarkar sparked a rift in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra. Amid straining of ties with Uddhav Sena, Rahul Gandhi assured Sanjay Raut that he would avoid raking up references to Savarkar, sources said. The remark drew sharp reaction from the …

'Targeting Savarkar won't...': Sharad Pawar's advice for Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 8 months ago

'Targeting Savarkar won't...': Sharad Pawar's advice for Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Amid Rahul Gandhi's continuous attacks on Veer Savarkar, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has conveyed it to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that targeting Savarkar, a revered figure in Maharashtra, would not help MVA. According to reports, Sharad Pawar told Rahul Gandhi that Savarkar was never a member of the RSS and underscored that the real fight of the opposition …

Eknath Shinde-BJP condemn Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘double standards’ over Rahul Gandhi’s anti-Savarkar remark
1 year, 8 months ago

Eknath Shinde-BJP condemn Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘double standards’ over Rahul Gandhi’s anti-Savarkar remark

The Hindu  

After Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray criticised his ally, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remark against Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar, discordant notes were struck within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance even as Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday condemned Mr. Gandhi’s “repeated insults” against V.D. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Mr. Shinde said …

Uddhav Thackeray asks Rahul Gandhi to refrain from insulting Savarkar as their priority is to 'save democracy'
1 year, 8 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray asks Rahul Gandhi to refrain from insulting Savarkar as their priority is to 'save democracy'

Op India  

Uddhav Thackeray, the head of the Shiv Sena, pleaded with Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, asking him to not get ‘provoked’ and insult Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar as their first priority was to ‘save democracy’. Uddhav added that even if his party participated in the Congress leader’s “Bharat Jodo Yatra” in an effort to preserve democracy, Rahul should refrain from making …

\"Don't insult Savarkar\": Uddhav Thackeray warns Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 8 months ago

\"Don't insult Savarkar\": Uddhav Thackeray warns Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

Malegaon : Cautioning Congress leader Rahul Gandhi not to insult Vinayak Savarkar, Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday warned that demeaning Savarkar would create "cracks" in the opposition alliance. Rahul Gandhi is being provoked deliberately but if we waste time in this, democracy will cease to exist," Uddhav said while addressing a rally in Malegaon. Uddhav was referring to …

'Bharat Ratna for Vinayak Savarkar': How Eknath Shinde's pitch could open fault lines in MVA
1 year, 9 months ago

'Bharat Ratna for Vinayak Savarkar': How Eknath Shinde's pitch could open fault lines in MVA

India Today  

After the Election Commission ruled that the faction led by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde was the “official” Shiv Sena, the party’s national executive approved a resolution seeking that the Union government honour Hindutva icon Vinayak Damodar Savarkar with the Bharat Ratna. During the Maharashtra leg of his Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had attacked Savarkar for his …

Uddhav Thackeray differs with Rahul Gandhi, targets RSS, BJP
2 years, 1 month ago

Uddhav Thackeray differs with Rahul Gandhi, targets RSS, BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said that his party has “immense respect” for V.D. Thackeray's remark came a day after the BJP leader and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis raised a question on Aditya Thackeray's participation in Bharat Jodo yatra led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Hingoli district. Addressing a meeting of the Eknath Shinde faction …

Savarkar petition row | Uddhav Thackeray disagrees with Rahul Gandhi remarks, but questions BJP, RSS claims
2 years, 1 month ago

Savarkar petition row | Uddhav Thackeray disagrees with Rahul Gandhi remarks, but questions BJP, RSS claims

The Hindu  

November 17, 2022 04:32 pm | Updated 07:03 pm IST - Pune While stating that the Shiv Sena did not agree with Congressman Rahul Gandhi’s comments on Hindutva ideologue V. D. Savarkar, Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, remarking that its expressions of love and respect for Savarkar were “laughable” given that the BJP’s parent …

Rahul Gandhi stands firm on Savarkar remarks, Uddhav Thackeray differs
2 years, 1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi stands firm on Savarkar remarks, Uddhav Thackeray differs

India Today  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday continued his attack on VD Savarkar and dared the Maharashtra government to stop the party's Bharat Jodo Yatra days after his remarks sparked controversy. Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray, who heads a faction of the Shiv Sena, said his party has immense respect for VD Savarkar and he does not approve of Rahul Gandhi's remarks on …

Sanjay Raut demands Bharat Ratna for Balasaheb Thackeray, Savarkar
2 years, 1 month ago

Sanjay Raut demands Bharat Ratna for Balasaheb Thackeray, Savarkar

India Today  

On the occasion of Bal Thackeray’s death anniversary, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said that Balasaheb is the only ‘Hindu hriday samrat’ and sought Bharat Ratna for the party's founder. “If they really have respect for Hindutva, they should also announce the Bharat Ratna award to Balasaheb Thackeray along with Veer Savarkar. “In fact, Veer Savarkar and Balasaheb Thackeray’s stature …

Maharashtra will not tolerate Savarkar's insult: Eknath Shinde warns Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra will not tolerate Savarkar's insult: Eknath Shinde warns Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments on freedom fighter VD Savarkar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said the people of the state will not tolerate any insult directed at the Hindutva ideologue. “The people of the state will not tolerate insult of Savarkar under any circumstances,” Shinde warned at the symposium, organised on the eve of …

Sena responds to BJP criticisms, questions delay in awarding Bharat Ratna to Savarkar
4 years, 1 month ago

Sena responds to BJP criticisms, questions delay in awarding Bharat Ratna to Savarkar

The Hindu  

A day after the BJP slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for being silent on the Congress’s criticism of V D Savarkar, the Shiv Sena on Monday hit back and asked why the BJP has not yet given Bharat Ratna to the late Hindutva ideologue. Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Shiv Sena’s chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut reiterated that Bharat Ratna, …

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