Maharashtra: BJP blames Sharad Pawar for activist Jarange's 'trying to kill' allegations against Fadnavis
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: BJP blames Sharad Pawar for activist Jarange's 'trying to kill' allegations against Fadnavis

India TV News  

The BJP on Tuesday blamed Sharad Pawar and his party for Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's aggressive comments against Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and claimed that the leaders of his party held a meeting with Jarange and ensured he creates unrest in the state. BJP leader Praveen Darekar made the remarks in the Maharashtra legislative council, after which the Opposition members objected to this, leading to din in the House and its adjournment for five minutes. BJP raises the matter in the House BJP leader Darekar raised the issue in the Upper House of the state legislature on Tuesday and claimed that NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar leaders, including Sharad Pawar, Jalna MLA Rajesh Tope and Rohit Pawar, had held a meeting with Jarange and ensured the activist creates unrest in the state. Speaker directs for SIT probe into conspiracy to create unrest in Maharashtra Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar on Tuesday directed the government to set up an SIT and conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the controversial remarks of Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange against Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil booked for remarks against Minister Dhananjay Munde
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Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil booked for remarks against Minister Dhananjay Munde

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Police have registered a case against Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil in Latur district for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde and his community during a public rally. The complaint, filed by Kishor Munde, a supporter of the Minister, alleged that Mr. Jarange-Patil made objectionable comments targeting Mr. Munde and the Vanjari community …

OBC activist criticises Jarange Patil, BJP MLA Dhas over Beed sarpanch murder case
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OBC activist criticises Jarange Patil, BJP MLA Dhas over Beed sarpanch murder case

The Hindu  

OBC activist Laxman Hake on Wednesday lambasted Maratha quota campaigner Manoj Jarange-Patil and BJP MLA Suresh Dhas for allegedly downplaying the seriousness of the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district of Maharashtra. The case has intensified political tensions with leaders from both ruling and Opposition parties, including Mr. Dhas, calling for the resignation of Nationalist …

Beed murder and Maratha mobilisation
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Beed murder and Maratha mobilisation

Hindustan Times  

The last 10 days saw three major rallies demanding justice for Santosh Deshmukh, a sarpanch in Beed district who was brutally murdered for resisting an extortion bid. Massive all-party march in Parbhani over Beed sarpanch’s murder In 2016, a rape and murder case in Kopardi, Ahmednagar had led to Maratha mobilisation with silent marches later taking on the form of …

Sharad Pawar calls Devendra Fadnavis to discuss Parbhani violence, Beed sarpanch's murder
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Sharad Pawar calls Devendra Fadnavis to discuss Parbhani violence, Beed sarpanch's murder

The Hindu  

A day after visiting the families of the sarpanch who was murdered in Beed and the Dalit law student who died in police custody in Parbhani, Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Sunday dialled Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to convey the ground situation in both the regions. I have asked the CM to take note of the issue …

Pratap Chandra Sarangi: Agitator to victim & a brush with Gandhi
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Pratap Chandra Sarangi: Agitator to victim & a brush with Gandhi

New Indian Express  

A mid the melee and uproar at Makar Dwar of Parliament, the image of Pratap Chandra Sarangi, frail and bloodied, with a handkerchief pressed against his forehead, evoked a strange sense of irony. As part of the VHP, Bajrang Dal, and Durga Vahini agitation, Sarangi was among the 62 arrested after a mob stormed the Odisha Assembly, vandalising property, attacking …

Rahul Gandhi after Pratap Sarangi's allegations: 'BJP MPs pushed, threatened me'
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Rahul Gandhi after Pratap Sarangi's allegations: 'BJP MPs pushed, threatened me'

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday reacted to the BJP's allegation that he pushed and injured an MP outside the Parliament, claiming the ruling party's MPs stopped him from entering the house. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi visits BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi who got injured after clashes between India Bloc and …

Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP who fell on me, alleges BJP's Pratap Sarangi on his head injury | VIDEO
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Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP who fell on me, alleges BJP's Pratap Sarangi on his head injury | VIDEO

India TV News  

Amid ongoing protests from both Treasury and Opposition benches, a new controversy unfolded in Parliament on Thursday. BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi alleged he suffered a head injury after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi pushed another MP, causing the latter to fall on him. BJP MP alleges injury due to Rahul Gandhi’s actions Speaking to reporters, Sarangi claimed the incident …

Maharashtra | Dalit Custodial Death Sparks Protests and Caste Tensions in Parbhani
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Maharashtra | Dalit Custodial Death Sparks Protests and Caste Tensions in Parbhani

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 18, 2024 16:15 IST - 5 MINS READ The Constitution’s replica displayed in a glass box outside Parbhani railway station was damaged on December 10. The protest is being used to muzzle the Dalit voice of Parbhani.” Death in police custody Although the police denied these charges, Suryavanshi’s mother Vijaya Suryavanshi made a shocking claim. Jitendra Awhad, …

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

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday sought action against Home Minister Amit Shah for his statement on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the former Maharashtra chief minister said Shah would not have dared to make remarks about Ambedkar without BJP and RSS backing. " Shah should apologise: Rahul Meanwhile, Leader …

‘They don’t trust…': Fadnavis accuses opposition of not believing in Constitution
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‘They don’t trust…': Fadnavis accuses opposition of not believing in Constitution

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday slammed the opposition parties, accusing them of not believing in the Constitution. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis Fadnavis landed in Nagpur to a grand welcome from party workers and people. Talking to reporters at Nagpur airport, Fadnavis said, "It is a joyous moment that after becoming the chief minister, I have come to …

Watch | Political career of Devendra Fadnavis
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Watch | Political career of Devendra Fadnavis

The Hindu  

Watch: Political career of Devendra Fadnavis BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took the oath to become the new chief minister of Maharashtra for the third time on December 5th at a grand ceremony in Mumbai. Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde also took oath as his deputy chief ministers. Fadnavis, who represents Nagpur South West …

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded
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Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded

Live Mint  

Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies. The senior BJP leader later revealed that he had garnered good wishes from all quarters — including political rivals Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Most prominent opposition leaders were conspicuous by their absence at the glittering event and Fadnavis …

Maharashtra CM News: Fadnavis stakes claim to form new govt ahead of oath-taking tomorrow; Shinde, Pawar accompany him
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Maharashtra CM News: Fadnavis stakes claim to form new govt ahead of oath-taking tomorrow; Shinde, Pawar accompany him

Live Mint  

Maharashtra CM News: Mahayuti leaders – Shiv Sena chief and caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP chief A,jit Pawar – have staked claim to form the Maharashtra government. Party's Central Observers – Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani – were also present at the Raj Bhavan. “Eknath Shinde, …

Devendra Fadnavis: Five times when Maharashtra's new 'Chanakya' outsmarted his political rivals
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Devendra Fadnavis: Five times when Maharashtra's new 'Chanakya' outsmarted his political rivals

India TV News  

At the moment, the phrase 'rise like a phoenix from the ashes' suits most to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis. Since Fadnavis took centre-stage in the Maharashtra BJP, he checkmated friend-turned-foe Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, Maharashtra stalwart Sharad Pawar's National Congress Party, and Congress. Before the Fadnavis era, the BJP was considered the younger brother of Shiv Sena, but …

Devendra Fadnavis to replace Eknath Shinde as next Maharashtra CM, claims senior BJP leader
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Devendra Fadnavis to replace Eknath Shinde as next Maharashtra CM, claims senior BJP leader

India TV News  

Ahead of a key legislature party meeting, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said that the name of party leader Devendra Fadnavis has been finalised as the new chief minister of Maharashtra. Amid speculation that his son Shrikant Shinde might get the deputy CM's post and Shiv Sena is keen on the Home portfolio, Shinde said the Mahayuti allies- BJP, …

Devendra Fadnavis: The Hindu profiles on BJP leader
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Devendra Fadnavis: The Hindu profiles on BJP leader

The Hindu  

‘Mera paani utarta dekh, mere kinare par ghar mat basaa lena. In 2022, after a split in the Shiv Sena under the leadership of Eknath Shinde, which Uddhav blamed on Mr. Fadnavis, the BJP returned to power in Maharashtra. The opposition factions of both parties blamed Mr. Fadnavis and the central leadership of the BJP for their “divisive politics” and …

Mahayuti Meet Delayed; Shinde Visits Village, Govt Formation Stalls
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Mahayuti Meet Delayed; Shinde Visits Village, Govt Formation Stalls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: A key Mahayuti meeting scheduled on Friday was put off and likely to take place on Sunday now as outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde headed to his native village, delaying government formation a week after poll results.The ruling alliance's meeting was expected to be convened in Mumbai on Sunday, said sources in the Shiv Sena, which is headed …

Maharashtra CM suspense grows, Eknath Shinde delays Mahayuti meeting, heads to native village
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Maharashtra CM suspense grows, Eknath Shinde delays Mahayuti meeting, heads to native village

Live Mint  

Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who attended a key meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah late on Thursday, is now travelling to his native village, Dare, in the Satara district in western Maharashtra. His deputies in the outgoing state cabinet — Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar — also met the …

Maharashtra CM: What could tilt Mahayuti scales in favour of Fadnavis
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Maharashtra CM: What could tilt Mahayuti scales in favour of Fadnavis

India Today  

In the decade of the 1990s, a political legatee of a veteran leader from Maharashtra had taken a short-lived plunge into national politics. The Mahayuti’s landslide victory has led to a fresh round of jockeying among its three major constituents—the BJP, chief minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party. Shiv Sena leaders also …

Shiv Sena MP calls for Bihar pattern in Maharashtra, pushing Eknath Shinde for CM amid support for Devendra Fadnavis
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Shiv Sena MP calls for Bihar pattern in Maharashtra, pushing Eknath Shinde for CM amid support for Devendra Fadnavis

The Hindu  

Bihar pattern should be implemented in Maharashtra whereby the Chief Minister’s position should be given to a smaller regional party though the BJP has the largest seat share, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said in Mumbai on Monday. On a day when a delegation of Sena leaders paid a courtesy visit to BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, pressure mounted on the …

Ajit Pawar's power play, backs Devendra Fadnavis for Chief Minister: Sources
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Ajit Pawar's power play, backs Devendra Fadnavis for Chief Minister: Sources

India Today  

Ajit Pawar is rooting for fellow Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis to be the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, sources told India Today. So, what explains Ajit Pawar's decision to back Devendra Fadnavis as the next Chief Minister? Ever since the Shiv Sena, joined the NCP and Congress's Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance and formed a government in …

Devendra Fadnavis: The Architect Of BJP’s Historic Hat-Trick Victory In Maharashtra
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Devendra Fadnavis: The Architect Of BJP’s Historic Hat-Trick Victory In Maharashtra

ABP News  

Maharashtra has witnessed a historic political chapter with Devendra Fadnavis leading the BJP to a third consecutive majority, marking an unprecedented milestone in the state’s politics. After serving as Chief Minister in 2014, Fadnavis faced a setback in 2019 when Uddhav Thackeray, through what he termed a "betrayal", took the Chief Minister’s position. In the aftermath of a significant setback …

Devendra Fadnavis who led from the front, is favourite for the chief minister’s post
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Devendra Fadnavis who led from the front, is favourite for the chief minister’s post

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: From the morning of that hurried, furtive and eventually ill-fated swearing-in with Ajit Pawar in November 2019, Devendra Fadnavis has been the target of a zillion memes. Union minister Nitin Gadkari congratulates Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis as Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra polls, at Gadkari's residence in Nagpur on Saturday But so much of politics is a waiting game, …

What Maharashtra and Jharkhand verdicts mean for India’s top political leaders
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Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra has reversed the political optics after the Lok Sabha election outcome and dispelled any doubts about who remains the most dominant figure in Indian politics. The Lok Sabha results then bolstered those who believed that Shinde had made a mistake; that he was a fleeting political phenomenon at best; and that Sena’s workers would never leave the Thackerays. And …

Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar to address media at 3pm
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Maharashtra Election Results 2024: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar to address media at 3pm

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election Result 2024: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs – Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar — will address the media on Saturday after trends showed Mahayuti winning the assembly election with a thumping majority. Meanwhile, in his first reaction, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hailed the results and said that poll trends were in favour of the Mahayuti …

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’
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Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’

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 …

Maharashtra polls: Will Marathwada spoil Mahayuti’s game again?
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Maharashtra polls: Will Marathwada spoil Mahayuti’s game again?

Hindustan Times  

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar/Beed: Marathwada, comprising eight districts in central Maharashtra, played a significant part in skewing the numbers against the ruling Mahayuti in the Lok Sabha elections six months ago. Marathwada, which has 46 assembly seats, has seen many stalwart leaders such as Raosaheb Danve, Pankaja Munde and Pratap Chikhalikar, backed by former chief minister Ashok Chavan, lose their seats …

BJP MLA faces backlash over remark against Marathas at rally in Jalna
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BJP MLA faces backlash over remark against Marathas at rally in Jalna

The Hindu  

BJP MLA and former Maharashtra minister Babanrao Lonikar is under fire from the Marathas over his alleged remark during an election rally that the community's strength can be "counted on fingers". Mr. Lonikar's remark at a rally in the Partur assembly constituency in Jalna on November 12 has invited the ire of quota activist Manoj Jarange, who criticised him for …

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

Patole's dog remark on BJP sparks political row
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Patole's dog remark on BJP sparks political row

Deccan Chronicle  

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Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde angrily confronts Congress workers after being called 'traitor' | VIDEO
1 month, 4 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 Election 2024: BJP Dusts Off Its 1980s OBC Formula As Maratha Reservation Rocks Assembly Plans
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra Election 2024: BJP Dusts Off Its 1980s OBC Formula As Maratha Reservation Rocks Assembly Plans

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 11, 2024 16:25 IST - 9 MINS READ Before the formation of the BJP in 1980, the Congress dominated Maharashtra’s politics with the formidable support of Marathas, Dalits, Kunbis, tribal people, and Muslims. Bhagwat understood the crux of the politics of the time: the Marathas, the State’s ruling caste, which accounted for 32 per cent of the …

Sharad Pawar behind caste politics in Maharashtra: Raj Thackeray
2 months ago

Sharad Pawar behind caste politics in Maharashtra: Raj Thackeray

The Hindu  

MNS chief Raj Thackeray accused on Saturday NCP president Sharad Pawar of promoting caste politics in Maharashtra for political gains since 1999. Addressing a rally for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections in Pune, Thackeray said Marathas are now pitted against OBCs in the latest edition of casteist politics. "Sharad Pawar introduced caste politics in Maharashtra. Sharad Pawar is behind …

Raj Thackeray accuses Sharad Pawar of promoting caste politics in Maharashtra
2 months ago

Raj Thackeray accuses Sharad Pawar of promoting caste politics in Maharashtra

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on November 9 accused NCP president Sharad Pawar of promoting caste politics in Maharashtra for political gains since 1999. "Sharad Pawar introduced caste politics in Maharashtra. Sharad Pawar is behind the caste politics in Maharashtra. Thackeray further said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj established swarajya by taking various castes along but …

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 Fadnavis BJP CM Face For Mahayuti Amit Shah Says Video
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2 months ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 Fadnavis BJP CM Face For Mahayuti Amit Shah Says Video

ABP News  

The Maharashtra Assembly elections are just 11 days away and with the BJP's big guns — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah — conducting back-to-back public meetings, the political heat in the state is now increasing. While the Mahayuti has constantly maintained that the Mahayuti has no Chief Ministerial candidate, Amit Shah dropped a hint on …

Modi-Shah inciting Maharashtra on caste and religion for political gains: Nana Patole
2 months ago

Modi-Shah inciting Maharashtra on caste and religion for political gains: Nana Patole

The Hindu  

Caste-based hierarchy is ingrained in BJP’s ideology, Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole said on Friday. Mr. Patole’s statement is a response to the remarks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Maha Vikas Aghadi on the first day of campaigning for the State Assembly election. In the sacred land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the people …

‘I don’t want to lose trust of my people’: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on withdrawal from poll fray
2 months ago

‘I don’t want to lose trust of my people’: Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on withdrawal from poll fray

The Hindu  

It is up to the people whether to support or ensure the defeat of candidates who do not believe in Maratha reservation, Maratha Quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil said. Over a year, Manoj Jarange Patil’s agitation in a poll arena has been tagged as “Jarange Factor”, which has been proved as a kingmaker in Jalna, Hingoli, Nanded, Beed, other Lok …

Maharashtra Assembly Election: Amit Shah criticises Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dynastic ambitions
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Maharashtra Assembly Election: Amit Shah criticises Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dynastic ambitions

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi of “appeasement politics” as he took part in four election rallies in Maharashtra on Friday. Mr. Shah said, “The MVA and Uddhav Thackeray keep opposing the move of renaming Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar. In Karad South, Sangli and Ichalkaranji Assembly constituencies, the Home Minister took a swipe at Shiv Sena chief …

Fight for driver's seat in MVA 'gaadi': PM's dig over chief minister candidate
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Fight for driver's seat in MVA 'gaadi': PM's dig over chief minister candidate

India Today  

With less than a month left for the Maharashtra elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday tore into the Opposition over who will be the Chief Ministerial face of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, saying that there is infighting as to "who will sit on the driver's seat." Highlighting the five years of political upheaval which witnessed several governments and alliances …

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

Shinde Targets Mahavikas Aghadi, Promises Public Welfare in Mumbai Rally
2 months ago

Shinde Targets Mahavikas Aghadi, Promises Public Welfare in Mumbai Rally

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has targeted the opposition alliance Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA), claiming that the government is committed to public welfare. He highlighted the initiatives of the ruling Mahayuti government, including the 'Ladki Bahini Yojana' and the prompt distribution of November and December funds to beneficiaries' accounts. Shinde also addressed the opposition's claims of extortion by former CM Uddhav …

Maratha Quota Activist Withdraws Candidates, Focuses on 2024 Assembly Elections
2 months ago

Maratha Quota Activist Withdraws Candidates, Focuses on 2024 Assembly Elections

India TV News  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has taken a U-turn on fielding candidates in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. He has announced that he will withdraw his candidates from the November 20 elections, citing the need to continue the fight for Maratha reservation. Jarange's decision comes after a meeting between Maratha leaders that lasted until 3.30 am last night. He will …

Ajit Pawar Visits 29 Villages in Baramati, Addressing Voters and Issues
2 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar Visits 29 Villages in Baramati, Addressing Voters and Issues

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited 29 villages in Baramati on Friday to address rallies and meet voters ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. He spent around 15 minutes in each village, visiting various locations and addressing the people's concerns and issues. The deputy chief minister is focusing on campaigning in small villages and meeting with voters to assure …

Sharad Pawar Fielded Maratha Candidate in Beed Amid Community Tension
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharad Pawar Fielded Maratha Candidate in Beed Amid Community Tension

Hindustan Times  

Sharad Pawar has fielded Sandeep Kshirsagar, an OBC leader whose house was torched during the Maratha protests last year, as his Maratha candidate for the Beed assembly seat. Pawar has also fielded Manikrao Shinde, a Maratha, opposite NCP minister Bhujbal in Yeola. The NCP (SP) has also put up Omi Kalani, son of former controversial Ulhasnagar MLA Pappu Kalani, opposite …

Maratha Quota Activist Plans to Seek Support from Other Communities in Assembly Elections
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Maratha Quota Activist Plans to Seek Support from Other Communities in Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has announced his intention to seek support from other communities such as the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Muslims, and Dalits for the upcoming assembly elections. Jarange-Patil, a prominent Maratha politician, stated that it would be impossible to win the elections in the name of just one caste and that he would engage in dialogues with …

BJP leader Pankaja Munde's close aide joins Opposition NCP (SP)
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP leader Pankaja Munde's close aide joins Opposition NCP (SP)

The Hindu  

BJP leader Pankaja Munde's long-time confidant, Rajabhau Phad, joined the Nationalist Congress Party in the presence of its party leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday, months ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls. Inducting him into the party fold, Mr. Pawar launched a veiled attack on the NCP leaders, who broke away to join hands with the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena. …

Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis is ‘Maratha hater’, alleges Jarange-Patil
4 months ago

Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis is ‘Maratha hater’, alleges Jarange-Patil

The Hindu  

Pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Tuesday labelled Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis a “Maratha hater”, claiming that nothing in the State government happens without the latter’s approval, and he acts according to his own will. He accused Mr. Fadnavis of bringing schemes like Anandacha Shidha with substandard materials just before Diwali, stating that people have seen the nature …

Shivaji Statue Case: MVA's Major Protest Against Shinde Government in Mumbai Today | Sindhudurg
4 months, 1 week ago

Shivaji Statue Case: MVA's Major Protest Against Shinde Government in Mumbai Today | Sindhudurg

ABP News  

Political tensions in Maharashtra have surged after the toppling of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sindhudurg. In response to this incident, the Maha Vikas Aghadi has organized a major protest march against the Shinde government, which is set to take place today in Mumbai. Participants will proceed through Balasaheb Thackeray Chowk, a landmark named after the influential Shiv …

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray Hits CM Eknath Shinde’s Photo With Slipper During 'Jode Maro Andolan' — WATCH
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray Hits CM Eknath Shinde’s Photo With Slipper During 'Jode Maro Andolan' — WATCH

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The Maha Vikas Aghadi took to the streets in Mumbai on Sunday against Maharashtra's Mahayuti government over the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue. The opposition alliance held the 'jode maro andolan' protest march from Hutatma Chowk to Gateway of India, which was joined by NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole and …

Ajit Pawar Expresses Regret Over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Incident, Pledges Action Against Culprits
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Ajit Pawar Expresses Regret Over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Incident, Pledges Action Against Culprits

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In a significant development that has shaken Maharashtra’s political landscape, a statue of the revered Maratha leader, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, recently toppled over, sparking widespread outrage. As the political drama unfolded on the ground, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar addressed the incident during a public rally in Latur. “I promise to take strict action against the culprits,” Pawar said, …

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