2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses Uddhav Thackeray's Plea Against ECI's Freezing Order On Shiv Sena Party Symbol

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea moved by Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray against Election Commission of India 's decision to freeze Shiv Sena's 'bow and arrow' party symbol.The ECI on October 8 directed both Thackeray and Eknath Shinde's faction to not use the name "Shiv Sena" or symbol "bow and arrow" till their rival claims for the official. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea moved by Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray against Election Commission of India 's decision to freeze Shiv Sena's 'bow and arrow' party symbol. The ECI on October 8 directed both Thackeray and Eknath Shinde's faction to not use the name "Shiv Sena" or symbol "bow and arrow" till their rival claims for the official recognition is finally decided. The court dismissed the plea after hearing detailed submissions by Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal and Devdatt Kamat, who appeared for Thackeray, and Senior Advocates Rajiv Nayar and Neeraj Kishan Kaul for Eknath Shinde.

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why SP leader's discordant note on Uddhav Sena is fresh sign of fissures in MVA

India Today

The Samajwadi Party has struck a discordant note over what seems to be the impending return of the Shiv Sena to hardline Hindutva, indicating fissures in the Maha Vikas Aghadi after its washout in the Maharashtra assembly election. On December 6, Milind Narvekar, the Shiv Sena MLC and personal assistant of party president Uddhav Thackeray, posted on X a remark …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times

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

4 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray has Congress's votebank, Sena voters with us: Eknath Shinde

India Today

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, accusing him of relying on Congress's vote bank for the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking to India Today TV, Shinde said that Shiv Sena 's marginal success in the recent Lok Sabha elections was due to Congress's support rather than its own strength. Similar …

4 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray hits out at ex CJI for Delay in Sena MLA case verdict

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: In a scathing attack,Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray has criticised former Chief Justice of India U.U. Addressing a gathering of Shiv Sena supporters in Mumbai, Thackeray said, "The issue of our party's MLAs and the unconstitutional defection by Eknath Shinde and his supporters should have been resolved long ago. The case in question pertains to a group of Shiv …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray fumes over ECI checking his bags in Wani

Op India

On Monday, 11th November, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray slammed the Election Commission officials for checking his bags at the Wani helipad in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district. I’ll later expose you then.” VIDEO | Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's bags were checked by election officials after he arrived in Yavatmal via helicopter earlier today. Mumbai, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray irked with ECI over bag checking in Yavatmal

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday publicly expressed his anger after his bags were checked by Election Commission of India officials when his helicopter landed in Wani in Yavatmal district. Mumbai, Nov 07 : Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray releases the party manifesto during a press conference, at his residence 'Matoshree', in Mumbai on Thursday. “I want to …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav mocks PM Modi, Amit Shah for taking Bal Thackeray's name for votes

India Today

With less than a month left for Maharashtra assembly elections, Shiv Sena leaders intensified their critique of the BJP, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over their campaign in the state. “Today, wherever you go in Maharashtra, almost all the political parties have a photo of Balasaheb Thackeray on their posters,” he said, adding, “There …

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Who is the real Shiv Sena?: SC to consider Uddhav Thackeray group's plea against Eknath Shinde, MLAs on August 7

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on July 30 said it will hear on August 7 a plea of Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena faction challenging Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s order declaring the Shiv Sena bloc led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the “real political party” after its split in June 2022. The bench, on July 29, had said it would hear …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sena Vs Sena: Supreme Court to consider listing of Uddhav Thackeray group's plea against Maharashtra CM Shinde, MLAs

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on July 10 agreed to consider listing of a plea of the Uddhav Thackeray faction challenging Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's order declaring the Shiv Sena bloc led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the "real political party" after its split in June 2022. On January 22, the top court had issued notices to the Chief …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP's Hindutva is ‘gaumutradhari’: Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying the party's Hindutva is ‘gaumutradhari’, while his party's Hindutva is “reformist”. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray Thackeray's comment comes shortly after union home minister Amit Shah attacked the Shiv Sena over its Hindutva ideology. Even though the BJP got a higher number of seats, since …

1 year ago

BJP trying to 'steal' a Thackeray: Uddhav after MNS chief meets Amit Shah

India TV News

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Shiv Sena chief and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray accused the BJP of "stealing a Thackeray" to win elections. Uddhav Thackeray's jibe at the BJP comes after MNS chief Raj Thackeray met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi amidst speculation that the BJP is seeking an alliance with him to strengthen its coalition …

1 year ago

Lok Sabha elections: Uddhav Thackeray accuses BJP of ‘trying to steal another Thackeray’

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday reacted to his cousin and MNS chief Raj Thackeray's meeting with home minister Amit Shah, saying the BJP is trying to steal "a Thackeray" to ensure its victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray addresses a public meeting ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, at Vasmat …

1 year ago

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam mocks Uddhav Thackeray after Uddhav declares candidate for a Mumbai Lok Sabha seat

Op India

On Saturday, Uddhav Thackeray announced Amol Kirtikar as the Shiv Sena UBT‘s nominee for the Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha constituency, despite ongoing discussions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi regarding seat allocations. The Congress party leader Sanjay Nirupam took to social media platform X to mock Uddhav Thackeray over this. Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam has expressed interest in contesting for the …

1 year ago

Sena Vs Sena: SC to hear Uddhav faction plea challenging Maharashtra Speaker's decision in April

India TV News

The Supreme Court to hear a petition by the Shiv Sena-Uddhav faction challenging the Maharashtra Speaker's refusal to disqualify MLAs of the Eknath Shinde group in the second week of April. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra sent for the original documents after the Shinde faction alleged forgery in the records …

1 year ago

Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP, says politics of dismantling opposition parties won't endure

India TV News

Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP, says politics of dismantling opposition parties won't endure Uddhav Thackeray, without directly naming the BJP or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said, "The politics of dismantling opposition parties will not endure. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party, stating that its policy of undermining other political parties is not sustainable. Thackeray also …

1 year ago

Sena vs Sena: SC to hear Uddhav Thackeray’s plea against Maharashtra Speaker’s decision on March 7

The Hindu

The Supreme Court will hear an appeal filed by the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray party challenging the decision of the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker to dismiss disqualification petitions against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s camp, while declaring them the “real” Shiv Sena. Legislative majority The Maharashtra Speaker’s decision came on January 10, nearly two years after Mr. Thackeray’s camp moved disqualification …

1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Agrees To List Uddhav Sena's Petition Against Maharashtra Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Shinde Group Members

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list the petition filed by a member of Shiv Sena, challenging the refusal of the Maharashtra Speaker to disqualify the MLAs of Shiv Sena under the tenth schedule of the Constitution.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the petitioner Sunil Prabhu, mentioned the matter before Chief Justice. The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to …

1 year, 1 month ago

Sena vs Sena: SC weighs senior advocate Kapil Sibal's plea, considers listing Thackeray faction's appeal

India TV News

Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list a petition by Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena challenging the order of Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar on the dismissal of disqualification pleas against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faction MLAs. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal appearing for the Thackeray group mentions the matter for early listing of the case saying it can be listed …

1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court issues notice on Uddhav Thackeray faction's plea against Speaker's decision

India TV News

Supreme Court issues notice on Uddhav Thackeray faction's plea against Speaker's decision The petition submitted by Uddhav Thackeray's faction questions the validity and fairness of the Speaker's decision recognising Eknath Shinde's group as the legitimate Shiv Sena. The Supreme Court has issued notices to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other MLAs following a plea by the Uddhav Thackeray faction challenging …

1 year, 2 months ago

Bombay High Court issues notice to Maharashtra Speaker, Uddhav Sena MLAs on Shinde faction pleas

The Hindu

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notices to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and the 14 MLAs aligned with Uddhav Thackeray, responding to petitions filed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The chief whip of Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Bharat Gogavale, has filed petitions challenging Mr. Narwekar’s January 10 order dismissing disqualification petitions against 14 MLAs from the Thackeray …

1 year, 2 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray challenges CM Shinde and Speaker for public debate over real Shiv Sena status

India TV News

Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena faction affected by the disqualification ruling recognising Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led party as the genuine Shiv Sena, has announced his intent to challenge the decision in what he terms the "people's court." Addressing the people's court Speaking at a "people's court" gathering in Worli, the constituency of his son Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray …

1 year, 2 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray group moves Supreme Court against speaker’s ‘real Shiv Sena’ order

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra speaker Rahul Narwekar’s decision to dismiss the disqualification petitions against chief minister Eknath Shinde and 38 “rebel” Shiv Sena legislators was a “colourable” exercise of power based on “extraneous and irrelevant” considerations, the Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray in a petition filed in the Supreme Court on Monday. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has approached …

1 year, 2 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray approaches Supreme Court over Maharashtra Speaker's 'real Shiv Sena' determination

India TV News

In a significant legal move, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the Maharashtra Speaker's decision regarding the recognition of the "real Shiv Sena." Despite Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar's recent ruling in favour of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction in the Sena vs Sena conflict, the internal strife within Shiv Sena shows no signs of …

1 year, 2 months ago

‘The ECI record does not bear out the claim that Uddhav Thackeray was chief of the party’

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: A day after he gave his verdict in the Sena vs Sena battle and recognised the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the real Shiv Sena, Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar spoke on a host of issues in an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times. The perception is that the SC order stated that the appointment of Eknath Shinde and Bharat Gogawale …

1 year, 2 months ago

OPINION | WAIT FOR THE FINAL VERDICT FROM PEOPLE OF MAHARASHTRA

India TV News

The Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s ruling in the Shiv Sena MLAs’ disqualification case was more or less anticipated. The Speaker did not disqualify any MLA from both factions of Shiv Sena, but he held that the faction of Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was “the real Shiv Sena”. Reacting to the verdict, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said, …

1 year, 2 months ago

Sena Vs Sena: Speaker tells Thackeray’s faction moving SC does not mean...

Live Mint

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar said on Wednesday, ".just because you approach the court does not mean that the order passed by the Speaker is overturned." And, the Uddhav Thackeray faction's "baseless allegations do not substantiate that," the Maharashtra Speaker said late Wednesday. After the Maharashtra Speaker announced its decision in favour of the Shinde faction Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray's faction …

1 year, 2 months ago

'Jo manzoor-e-Narendra Modi...': Uddhav faction's jibe after Speaker's ‘real Sena’ verdict

Hindustan Times

Shiv Sena leaders have strongly reacted to the verdict ruled by Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar with Priyanaka Chaturvedi saying that she was not surprised by the ruling at all while Aaditya Thackeray said that the party will challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court. Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray Narwekar on Wednesday ruled on the cross-petitions by Shiv Sena …

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 …

1 year, 2 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray Files Fresh Affidavit In SC To Flag Maharashtra Speaker-Eknath Shinde Meeting

ABP News

Uddhav Thackrey on Monday filed a fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court flagging Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar's meeting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on January 7. Thackrey in his affidavit has objected to the meeting between Shinde and Maharashtra speaker just three days before deciding on the Shiv Sena MLA defections petitions. Shiv Sena's UBT faction has moved the …

1 year, 2 months ago

Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray Exchange Barbs Over Maharashtra's Development

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: The tug of war between Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray has continued with the Maharashtra chief minister dubbing the Shiv Sena chief as ‘anti-development.’ The former CM has hit back saying that detractors see him even in their dreams. However, Thackeray hit back saying his detractors see him in their dreams despite stealing the party’s name and symbol. Thackeray …

1 year, 2 months ago

My detractors see me in their dreams, know people of Maharashtra are with me: Uddhav

Hindustan Times

The former chief minister was addressing supporters at his residence 'Matoshree' in Bandra in the western part of the metropolis. They know Uddhav Thackeray is not alone, all of Maharashtra is with him," the Shiv Sena chief said. Referring to some political workers rejoining Shiv Sena in Ulhasnagar, part of Thane district, which is a stronghold of Chief Minister Eknath …

1 year, 5 months ago

'Justice Hurried Is...': Maharashtra Speaker After SC Rap Over Delay In Decision On MLAs' Disqualification

ABP News

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Friday expressed his stance on the disqualification pleas against certain Shiv Sena MLAs, stating, "Just like justice delayed is justice denied, justice hurried is justice buried." After the Shiv Sena split into the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions last year, the Thackeray-led group petitioned the Speaker to have several MLAs affiliated with the …

1 year, 5 months ago

Don’t want to delay hearing in Sena case: Maharashtra Speaker

The Hindu

The next hearing by Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on the disqualification petitions filed against each other by two rival factions of the Shiv Sena will be held on Thursday instead of Friday. The Shiv Sena founded by the late Bal Thackeray split in June last year following a rebellion by senior leader Eknath Shinde, who went on to …

1 year, 8 months ago

SC to hear Uddhav’s plea to quash ECI order giving Shiv Sena name, symbol to Maharashtra CM Shinde led faction on July 31

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on July 10 agreed to hear on July 31 a petition filed by Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray challenging an Election Commission of India order allotting the party name ‘Shiv Sena’ and symbol ‘bow and arrow’ to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shinde camp ‘purchased’ Shiv Sena name and symbol for ₹2,000 crore, …

1 year, 8 months ago

Shiv Sena Rift : Supreme Court To Hear Uddhav's Plea Against ECI Order Recognising Shinde Faction On July 31

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list on July 31, 2023, plea filed by Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray challenging an Election Commission of India order which recognized the Eknath Shinde faction as the official Shiv Sena. The ECI had on February 17, 2023 recognised Eknath Shinde group as official "Shiv Sena", allowing them to use the official "Bow …

1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Uddhav Thackeray's plea against ECI order on Shiv Sena name, symbol on July 31

India TV News

Amid recent development in Maharashtra politics, the Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list on July 31, a plea filed by Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray challenging an Election Commission on India order allotting the party name and symbol to the faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. For the upcoming bye-elections in Maharashtra Assembly, the Uddhav Thackeray faction was …

1 year, 8 months ago

Crucial legal pointers for Pawar vs Pawar from Sena vs Sena

Hindustan Times

Even as 37 of his 53 MLAs ostensibly defected and joined hands with the BJP-Sena government in Maharashtra, NCP chief Sharad Pawar was quick to say on Sunday evening that he would not be pursuing a legal battle, choosing instead to go to the people directly. The senior Pawar’s indisposition might have factored in the rulings by the Supreme Court …

1 year, 10 months ago

Test Of Legislative Majority Futile To Decide Who Is 'Real' Shiv Sena; ECI's Recognition Will Apply Prospectively : Supreme Court

Live Law

A remark made by the Supreme Court in the Shiv Sena case might have an impact on the decision of the Election Commission of India to recognize the Eknath Shinde-led group as the "real" Shiv Sena.The judgment authored by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud made an interesting observation in paragraph 150 that the test of. The judgment authored by …

1 year, 10 months ago

'We will again go to court if...': warns Uddhav Thackeray on Maharashtra political discourse

India TV News

A day after the Supreme Court verdict on Maharashtra political crisis, Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said he will approach the 'people's court' to remove the present Eknath Shinde government from power. The Supreme Court had on Friday ruled that the decision of the Speaker to appoint Bharat Gogawale of the Shinde faction in June as the whip of the Shiv …

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 …

1 year, 10 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray First Reaction On Maharashtra Shiv Sena Supreme Court Verdict Eknath Shinde Devendra Fadnavis

ABP News

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis should resign as CM and deputy CM if they have any ethics after the Supreme Court verdict on the 2022 Maharashtra political crisis. However, the top court said the Governor "erred in relying on the resolution of a faction of MLAs of Shiv Sena to conclude that …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court says can't restore MVA govt since Uddhav Thackeray resigned voluntarily

Op India

On Thursday, the Supreme Court of India held that it cannot order the restoration of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra as former CM Uddhav Thackeray had resigned without facing a floor test. The constitution bench delivered verdicts on a number of petitions, including one filed by Shiv Sena UBT head Uddhav Thackeray to disqualify 16 MLAs from the …

1 year, 10 months ago

Maharashtra Shiv Sena VS Sena Supreme Court Verdict Top Quotes Uddhav Thackeray Eknath Shinde

ABP News

The Eknath Shinde-led coalition government will stay in Maharashtra as the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Uddhav Thackeray could not be restored as Chief Minister as he resigned before the floor test. A five-judge bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices MR Shah, Krishna Murari, Hima Kohli and P S Narasimha refused to decide on the …

1 year, 10 months ago

Maharashtra political row: Thackeray can't be restored as CM, says SC

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday held the Maharashtra governor was not justified in calling upon then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority in the Assembly on June 30 last year but refused to order status quo ante, saying he did not face the floor test and resigned. In a unanimous verdict on a batch of pleas related to …

1 year, 10 months ago

Uddhav Vs Shinde: Supreme Court Verdict On Maharashtra Political Row Today

ABP News

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on Thursday on a batch of petitions related to the 2022 Maharashtra political crisis that saw Eknath Shinde taking over as Chief Minister from Uddhav Thackeray following a split in the Shiv Sena. READ | 'SC Judgment Will Decide Whether Democracy Exists In Country': Uddhav Camp On Maharashtra Crisis …

1 year, 10 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde: SC to deliver judgement today. 10 points

Live Mint

The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is likely to deliver the judgement on the Maharashtra political crisis today i.e. 10 points you need to know: Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday said the current state government has the majority no matter what decision comes out, in comments coming ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict expected soon on a …

1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Judgment Maharashtra Crisis Will Decide Whether Democracy Exists In Country Uddhav Thackeray MVA

ABP News

With the Supreme Court set to deliver its verdict on Thursday on the Maharashtra political crisis, which led to the fall of the Uddhav Thackeray-led government, the MVA said the judgment would determine if democracy "exists" in the country and judiciary "functions" independently. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, "The Supreme Court judgment will decide …

1 year, 11 months ago

‘Even Pakistan can say who Shiv Sena belongs to, but EC can’t’

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said seeing the support he is getting from people, even Pakistan will tell whom the real Shiv Sena belongs to, but the Election Commission cannot do so as it is “suffering from cataract”. Thackeray also said that his party and supporters would ensure that “traitors” would be politically finished, a reference to …

1 year, 11 months ago

Common For Politicians To Comment On Each Other, Public Figures Can’t Be Thin-Skinned: Aaditya Thackeray On Defamation Case By Shinde Faction Leader

Live Law

Opposing a defamation case filed by Eknath Shinde-faction leader Rahul Shewale, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday told the Delhi High Court that it is a regular practice for politicians to comment on each other’s conduct in political discourse and that public figures cannot be allowed to be thin-skinned “as it would entirely stifle all criticism of them.”Thackeray said …

1 year, 11 months ago

Sena vs Sena | Aaditya Thackeray claims Eknath Shinde ‘cried’ before Uddhav prior to revolt, said current CM feared arrest if he didn’t join BJP

The Hindu

In the latest bout of sabre-rattling between the rival Shiv Sena camps, Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray claimed that current CM Eknath Shinde had allegedly “cried” before his father – former CM Uddhav Thackeray - at their residence before Mr. Shinde’s revolt last year, and that Mr. Shinde had alleged pressure by the Bharatiya Janata Party to join them or face …

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Delhi HC refuses to stay criminal proceedings against activist Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay criminal proceedings in the 2019 Jamia violence case in which a trial court has ordered framing of charges against activist Sharjeel Imam. Justice Sanjeev Narula also issued notice and sought response of Delhi Police on Mr. Imam’s plea challenging the trial court’s March 7 order to frame charges against him in …

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Uddhav Thackeray accuses BJP of abandoning Hindutva for electoral gains

The Hindu

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the ‘Sougat-e-Modi’ programme on Thursday. The BJP should now officially announce that it has abandoned Hindutva,” Mr. Thackeray said at a press conference in Mumbai. He said that the saffron party should remove the green colour from its flag, and also asked …

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Maharashtra govt summons Kamra for insulting `traitor', remains silent on Solapurkar: Uddhav

The Hindu

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said the Maharashtra government summoned comedian Kunal Kamra for insulting a “traitor”, but took no action against actor Rahul Solapurkar over his ‘insult’ of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. "You summon Kunal Kamra twice for insulting a traitor, but do not summon Rahul Solapurkar even once," Mr. Thackeray said. Mr. Kamra, whose parody song targeting …

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Maharashtra ruling parties demand Aaditya Thackeray’s resignation

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: The Disha Salian case once again rocked the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Wednesday even as the government assured that new allegations made by Disha’s father will be thoroughly investigated. BJP legislator Ram Kadam demanded that Sushant Singh Rajput case should also be reinvestigated in the light of the allegations made by Satish Salian, who has submitted a 75-page complaint …

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