Supreme Court Judgment Maharashtra Crisis Will Decide Whether Democracy Exists In Country Uddhav Thackeray MVA
1 year, 7 months ago

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

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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 whether there is democracy in the country, legislatures are functioning as per the Constitution, judiciary is functioning independently. READ | Shiv Sena-BJP Can Prove Majority In Assembly If Needed: Maha BJP Chief Ahead Of SC Verdict Aaditya Thackeray said the party had full faith in the judiciary. Last year, Shinde and 39 MLAs rebelled against the undivided Sena party leadership, which eventually resulted in the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government and the party's split.

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Elections over, rivalry gone?
2 days, 13 hours ago

Elections over, rivalry gone?

Hindustan Times  

With Mahayuti returning to power with a thumping majority by winning 235 out of 288 seats and reducing opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi to just 50 seats, it looked like the coming five years would see a clear dominance of the ruling parties. Nagpur, Dec 15 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a press conference ahead of the swearing-in ceremony …

Bombay High Court Upholds Election Of Shiv Sena Shinde Faction's Ravindra Waikar To Lok Sabha From Mumbai
4 days, 22 hours ago

Bombay High Court Upholds Election Of Shiv Sena Shinde Faction's Ravindra Waikar To Lok Sabha From Mumbai

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed the election petition filed by Amol Kirtikar, a candidate from Uddhav Thackeray faction, who had challenged the election of Ravindra Waikar, a leader from Eknath Shinde faction, to the 18th Lok Sabha from Mumbai North-West constituency.Single-judge Justice Sandeep Marne held that Kirtikar failed to establish how the alleged acts on part of the. …

Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur | WATCH
1 week, 1 day ago

Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur | WATCH

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the latter's chamber in the Vidhan Bhavan office in Nagpur today. "Today our Party Chief Uddhav Thackeray met CM Devendra Fadnavis and Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar. It is pertinent to mention that after the 2019 Maharashtra assembly polls, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena snapped ties with …

Uddhav Sena leader challenges nominations of 7 legislators in Bombay High Court
1 week, 1 day ago

Uddhav Sena leader challenges nominations of 7 legislators in Bombay High Court

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed a petitioner challenging the nomination of seven politicians to the Maharashtra Legislative Council to add those who are appointed as party to the petition. Shiv Sena leader Sunil Modi filed a plea challenging the nomination of seven MLCs - three from BJP and two each from Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party. The …

Why SP leader's discordant note on Uddhav Sena is fresh sign of fissures in MVA
1 week, 6 days 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 …

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar
2 weeks, 3 days ago

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar hit back at Shiv Sena UBT Aaditya Thackeray's allegations questioning the legitimacy of Electronic Voting Machines, stating that the opposition should approach the Election Commission or the courts if they have concerns. This comes after Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that the party's winning MLAs will not take the …

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions

The Quint  

After many days of uncertainty Maharashtra's outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde finally took oath as deputy chief minister on 5 December, along with CM Devendra Fadnavis and the second deputy CM, Ajit Pawar. Due to Shinde's indecision on taking up the deputy CM's post, Ajit Pawar even took a dig at him during the alliance's joint press conference on 4 …

Devendra Fadnavis dials Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra CM: How they responded
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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 Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the selection of the Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party leader. The BJP Parliamentary Board made the announcement in a press statement, stating, "The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Shri Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab …

‘Insult to Maharashtra’: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on delay in government formation
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Maharashtra without CM for eight days because poll verdict against wishes of people: Sanjay Raut
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra without CM for eight days because poll verdict against wishes of people: Sanjay Raut

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday alleged that the "unnatural" verdict in Maharashtra, which saw Mahayuti winning big in assembly polls, has delayed the selection of chief minister for the last eight days. Raut indicated that differences in Mahayuti forced caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde to go to his village in Satara district amidst the government formation efforts. …

Decision on next Maharashtra CM in 'a day or two', says Shinde after Mahayuti-Amit Shah meet
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Decision on next Maharashtra CM in 'a day or two', says Shinde after Mahayuti-Amit Shah meet

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said he had "good and positive" discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda on the issue of government formation in the state. Speaking to reporters here before leaving for Mumbai, Shinde said the decision on the next chief minister of Maharashtra will be taken "in a …

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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3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Will Uddhav Thackeray leave MVA after Maharashtra assembly election defeat?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Will Uddhav Thackeray leave MVA after Maharashtra assembly election defeat?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: After suffering a decisive defeat in the assembly elections, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is facing mounting pressure from within to break away from the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi opposition coalition for upcoming local body elections. Shiv Sena chief and former chief minister Uddhav Thackery The matter came to the fore during Tuesday's meeting of defeated party candidates. Ambadas Danve, …

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle

Live Mint  

Cracks have started appearing in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi of Maharashtra days after its humiliating defeat at the hands of Mahayuti in the Assembly elections. Former Chief Minster Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is reportedly facing a pressure from its leaders to quit the alliance, if at all it wants to secure a safe political future. The MVA, comprising the …

Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Uddhav Thackeray likely to leave MVA after defeat in Maharashtra polls, may contest local polls alone

India TV News  

Maharashtra politics: Following its crushing defeat in the Maharashtra assembly elections, all is not well within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is under increasing pressure from his party leaders to part ways with the alliance and contest upcoming elections independently, particularly the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. However, Congress state president Nana Patole refrained from commenting …

Next Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Eknath Shinde Announces
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Next Maharashtra CM To Be From BJP, Eknath Shinde Announces

ABP News  

Amid speculations over the Chief Ministerial candidate from the newly elected Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, the state's caretaker CM and Shiv Sena chief Ekanth Shinde addressed a press conference in the Thane district where he announced that the next Maharashtra CM will be from the BJP. Attaining a massive victory the Mahayuti, which comprises the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shinde's Shiv …

Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

Live Mint  

Amid mounting speculation over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said on Wednesday that the next chief minister should be from the Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said that there is no confusion on the CM and the decision would take some time. Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Maharashtra government formation highlights: BJP leadership and two Deputy CM likely to be in State, say sources
4 weeks ago

Maharashtra government formation highlights: BJP leadership and two Deputy CM likely to be in State, say sources

The Hindu  

Maharashtra ‘caretaker’ Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced the Shiv Sena would support the decisions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to name the next Maharashtra CM, paving the way for the BJP to head the new government. With Mr. Shinde declaring the Shiv Sena would not be a “hurdle” in the formation of …

Eknath Shinde withdraws from Maharashtra CM's race, clears way for BJP's Devendra Fadnavis
4 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde withdraws from Maharashtra CM's race, clears way for BJP's Devendra Fadnavis

India TV News  

Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader and acting Maharashtra Chief Minister, on Wednesday withdrew from the Maharashtra CM's race after four days of suspense. Shinde said that he will agree to whatever Prime Minister Narendra Modi will decide for him and announced Shiv Sena's full support for any BJP candidate for the Chief Minister's position. After leading the BJP-led coalition to …

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM
4 weeks ago

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM

Hindustan Times  

Amid suspense over the new Maharashtra chief minister pick, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday hit out at BJP's Mahayuti partners Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, calling their parties 'sub-companies of the Bharatiya Janata Party.' Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut argued that this Mahayuti alliance had restricted Shiv Sena and NCP's ability to make decisions. Sanjay Raut on who …

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Following his party’s rout in the Maharashtra assembly elections, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with his 20 newly elected MLAs on Monday, during which he made them sign affidavits of loyalty to the party. Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray with party leader Sanjay Raut during a press conference after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly …

Shiv Sena (UBT) elect Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader after the massive loss in assembly elections
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) elect Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader after the massive loss in assembly elections

Op India  

Shiv Sena elected two-time Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader on Monday. Meanwhile, after getting elected Shiv Sena leader in the legislative assembly, Bhaskar Jadhav said he wanted Aaditya Thackeray to take the post, but Uddhav wanted him to take this position. Party spokesperson Anand Dubey showed confidence in the leadership of Aaditya Thackeray and said, “I am …

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’

Hindustan Times  

The Shiv Sena on Monday reminded Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde of his “promise to leave politics” if any of the rebel MLAs who sided with him during the split of the undivided Shiv Sena in 2022, lost the assembly elections in the state. The party's salvo comes as calls grew from Shinde's Sena for Eknath Shidne to continue as …

Sanjay Raut blames ex-Chief Justice Chandrachud for Maharashtra poll drubbing
1 month ago

Sanjay Raut blames ex-Chief Justice Chandrachud for Maharashtra poll drubbing

India Today  

In the wake of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has made explosive claims, blaming former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for the Maha Vikas Aghadi's defeat. Raut's explosive remark comes after his earlier statement wherein he accused the Mahayuti alliance of "stealing" seats. The Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray managed just 20 seats, …

What next for Uddhav Thackeray after Maharashtra setback?
1 month ago

What next for Uddhav Thackeray after Maharashtra setback?

Firstpost  

Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena suffered a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, winning just 20 of 94 contested seats compared to Eknath Shinde’s faction, which secured 57 of 85. The results have raised questions about Thackeray’s ability to retain his party’s cadre and his claim to Bal Thackeray’s legacy The Shiv Sena factor contested from 94 seats, two of …

How Raj Thackeray's party helped Uddhav Sena retain Mumbai in Maharashtra
1 month ago

How Raj Thackeray's party helped Uddhav Sena retain Mumbai in Maharashtra

India Today  

In spite of putting a dismal show in Maharashtra's assembly elections, Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena played a key role in shaping the outcome of the polls, paving the way for Shiv Sena to take control of Mumbai. Among the 20 seats won by the Uddhav Sena, 10 were decided by margins smaller than the votes secured by MNS candidates. …

Eknath Shinde camp settles Sena versus Sena debate
1 month ago

Eknath Shinde camp settles Sena versus Sena debate

Hindustan Times  

In a decisive verdict after the bitter split in the Shiv Sena in June 2022, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena can finally claim the title of the “real” Sena — the party won 57 of the 81 seats it contested in the Maharashtra assembly elections, battering the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, which managed just 20 of the 95 it contested. …

Shinde The True Sena Heir? What Maharashtra Elections Mean For 2 Shiv Sena Factions
1 month ago

Shinde The True Sena Heir? What Maharashtra Elections Mean For 2 Shiv Sena Factions

ABP News  

Maharashtra Elections 2024: The Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 marked the first state polls since the Shiv Sena split in 2022. As he declared after the results on Saturday, “This is the victory of the ideology of Hindu Hridaysamrat Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray and Dharmaveer Anand Dighesaheb…” Shinde & Shiv Sena Split on the possibility of Shinde returning as CM …

Maharashtra Election Results: After winning, CM Shinde's statement creates a stir in NDA
1 month ago

Maharashtra Election Results: After winning, CM Shinde's statement creates a stir in NDA

ABP News  

'We are showing you the pictures of the Chief Minister. Let us tell you that Eknath Shinde will now reach here with a big information on his voice and you can see his body language here because it is a very big success if he votes for Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena and the people of the country are listening to …

‘Can’t run govt from home': Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray
1 month ago

‘Can’t run govt from home': Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday hit out at Uddhav Thackeray, after the Mahayuti alliance looked set to sweep the Maharashtra assembly elections. Maharashtra Assembly Election Results LIVE Updates Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray “We will carry on the ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray and form this government. Shinde's 2022 rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray In …

Maharashtra election results: Why Sanjay Raut says ‘something’s fishy’ as MVA suffers big defeat
1 month ago

Maharashtra election results: Why Sanjay Raut says ‘something’s fishy’ as MVA suffers big defeat

Firstpost  

The ruling Mahayuti is set for a landslide victory in Maharashtra elections routing the Maha Vikas Aghadi. As the trends show the BJP-led alliance breaching the majority mark by a mammoth margin, Shiva Sena leader Sanjay Raut refused to accept the election results and alleged a ‘big conspiracy’ at play As the MVA, consisting of Congress, the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, …

Once synonymous to Maharashtra politics, Aaditya’s Worli win does little for Thackeray’s fading legacy
1 month ago

Once synonymous to Maharashtra politics, Aaditya’s Worli win does little for Thackeray’s fading legacy

Firstpost  

Factionalism has splintered the Shiv Sena, with Uddhav Thackeray struggling to keep the party united against the rising influence of Eknath Shinde and the BJP Assembly Elections 2024 Result Once the symbol of Maharashtra’s political might, the Thackeray family now finds itself overshadowed by the BJP and deserted by loyalists of Balasaheb Thackeray, alienated by his descendant’s arrogance. Shiv Sena, …

‘…pay attention to EVMs’: Priyanka Chaturvedi says Maharashtra election result raises question if it was free and fair
1 month ago

‘…pay attention to EVMs’: Priyanka Chaturvedi says Maharashtra election result raises question if it was free and fair

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election Result 2024: Hours after Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut alleged conspiracy behind Maharashtra assembly election results, party MP Priyanka Chaturvedi too refused to accept the verdict. Election Results 2024 Live Updates Her remark came after counting trends showed Mahayuti, which comprises the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, leading in 200 seats. “I went to so many places …

Maharashtra polls: MVA stunned as trends defy expectations, give Mahayuti clear edge
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: MVA stunned as trends defy expectations, give Mahayuti clear edge

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Despite their recent triumph in the Lok Sabha elections, the opposition-led Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi faces a shocking setback, leading in only 51 of 288 seats according to the Election Commission of India website. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, NCP chief Sharad Pawar and state Congress president Nana Patole of the MVA. The trends show Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena leading …

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

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 …

Eknath Shinde election results 2024 Highlights: Maharashtra CM wins by 1,20,717 votes in Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat
1 month ago

Eknath Shinde election results 2024 Highlights: Maharashtra CM wins by 1,20,717 votes in Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat

Live Mint  

Eknath Shinde election results 2024 Highlights: Incumbent Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on 23 November won the Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly seat in Maharashtra by defeating Kedar Prakash Dighe from Shiv Sena by over 1,20,717 votes, as per ECI at 4.30 pm. In the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, Eknath Shinde got 1,59,060 votes against Kedar Prakash Dighe who got 38,343 votes. 2019 …

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Eknath Shinde fights for his stronghold Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency
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1 month ago

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Eknath Shinde fights for his stronghold Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra assembly election 2024 has been pivotal for Eknath Shinde, particularly in his bastion, the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat in Thane. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the assembly elections in Thane. Eknath Shinde, the incumbent MLA, was up against Kedar Dighe, nephew of his late mentor Anand Dighe, and Independent Manoj Shinde, …

Aaditya Thackeray wins Worli, asks if people voted or EVMs after NDA stunner
1 month ago

Aaditya Thackeray wins Worli, asks if people voted or EVMs after NDA stunner

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray won the Worli Assembly constituency in Mumbai by a slight margin, defeating Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora. Aaditya Thackeray defeated Milind Deora by a margin of 8,801 votes, but expressed shock over the Maha Vikas Aghadi's performance in the state despite the Opposition punching way above its weight in the Lok Sabha polls in the …

Can't believe Maharashtra would do this to me: Uddhav Thackeray on NDA 'tsunami'
1 month ago

Can't believe Maharashtra would do this to me: Uddhav Thackeray on NDA 'tsunami'

India Today  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked what the Mahayuti alliance had done to deserve a "tsunami" of votes, as the NDA will retain control of Maharashtra after managing a thunderous win in the assembly elections. Uddhav Thackeray spoke about the opposition's performance in the Lok Sabha polls, wherein the Maha Vikas Aghadi punched way above its weight, delivering a massive …

Maharashtra polls: What went wrong for the MVA?
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: What went wrong for the MVA?

New Indian Express  

After winning 31 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra in the recent Lok Sabha elections, the opposition alliance, the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi, grew overconfident that the Maharashtra electorate would support them in the state assembly polls as well. As a result, Sharad Pawar, who has the base and capacity to contest 60 to 65 seats with strong footing—as he …

BJP faces setback ahead of poll verdict as its Mumbai secretary joins Uddhav Sena
1 month ago

BJP faces setback ahead of poll verdict as its Mumbai secretary joins Uddhav Sena

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In a dramatic political turn ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election results, the BJP suffered a major setback as Sachin Shinde, its Mumbai secretary and a prominent Mahim leader, defected to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena on Friday. BJP faces setback ahead of poll verdict as its Mumbai secretary joins Uddhav Sena Shinde, accompanied by his loyal supporters, was welcomed …

Uddhav Sena, Congress to Keep All MLAs at Mumbai Hotels After Results
1 month ago

Uddhav Sena, Congress to Keep All MLAs at Mumbai Hotels After Results

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena and Congress of the MVA have initiated measures to keep their flock together after the Maharashtra Assembly election results. Shiv Sena chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that the MVA is going to win 160 seats easily and will form the next government on November 26. The MVA top leaders including Sharad Pawar-led NCP’s Maharashtra chief Jayant Patil, …

Maharashtra, Jharkhand election results: NDA seeks dominance, INDIA bloc eyes comeback
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1 month ago

Maharashtra, Jharkhand election results: NDA seeks dominance, INDIA bloc eyes comeback

Hindustan Times  

The counting of votes for Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections will take place on Saturday, determining the outcome of the gruelling poll battle this month. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis of BJP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Maharashtra On November 20, Maharashtra witnessed a 66.05 per cent turnout, up against 61 per …

Maharashtra election highlights: ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi forming next govt,’ says Balasaheb Thorat
1 month 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 polls:Mahayuti, MVA make contingency plan ahead of results day, book hotels, choppers
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls:Mahayuti, MVA make contingency plan ahead of results day, book hotels, choppers

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: With the clock winding down towards the Maharashtra assembly election results, both the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are making bold moves, preparing to form the government in the event of a tight race. Independents are always happy to support the government for the development of their constituencies.” On the other hand, the MVA — …

Ahead of Maharashtra election results, a SWOT analysis of key players
1 month ago

Ahead of Maharashtra election results, a SWOT analysis of key players

India Today  

With two days left for the counting of votes in the high-octane Maharashtra Assembly polls, both the ruling Mahayuti and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi are claiming to have a strong hold over the people. While some exit polls predicted a clear majority for the Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the NCP faction headed …

Maharashtra polls: Uddhav or Shinde, whose Sena will Thane choose?
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: Uddhav or Shinde, whose Sena will Thane choose?

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In 1967, a fledgling Shiv Sena began to capture the imagination of the people by championing the cause of the Marathi manoos. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Thane, which borders Mumbai, was then largely a city of middle-class Maharashtrians and working-class people, mostly employed in factories in the Thane-Belapur belt. Of the four assembly …

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

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