Fears of cross-voting as Mahayuti-versus-MVA contest likely for 11 MLC seats
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Fears of cross-voting as Mahayuti-versus-MVA contest likely for 11 MLC seats

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Two years after a legislative council election led to an upheaval in Maharashtra politics, with the fall of the then Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government and a split in the Shiv Sena, another election for 11 seats to the upper house of the state legislature has sparked off speculations and apprehension of cross-voting months before the assembly elections in the state. Since both sides do not have adequate votes to get their candidates elected, there are apprehensions of horse-trading to woo small parties and independents as well as cross-voting by MLAs of major parties—something similar to the 2022 council elections when 11 candidates were in the fray for 10 seats, and the BJP scored over the then ruling MVA due to cross-voting by some of the latter’s MLAs. “Uddhav Thackeray is upset with the PWP’s Jayant Patil, as he believes that their ally did not support his candidate Anant Geete and tacitly joined hands with NCP candidate Sunil Tatkare,” said a Sena leader. With the help of the Congress and Shankarrao Gadakh, an independent, we can win the seat.” The Shiv Sena has a strength of 15 MLAs while the Congress’ strength has reduced from 45 to 37 after two of its MLAs resigned to join other parties, Sunil Kedar was suspended, four were elected as MPs and P N Patil, the party’s Kolhapur MLA, died a few months ago. The Congress has 37 MLAs, Shiv Sena 38, NCP 40, Shiv Sena 15, NCP 12, Bahujan Vikas Aghadi three, SP, AIMIM and Prahar Janshakti Paksha two each, and the Swabhimani Paksha, MNS, PWP, RSP, CPI-M, Krantikari Shetkari Paksha and Jan Surajya Shakti one each.

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MVA leaders meet Governor; complain about ‘bias’ of Assembly speaker, council chairman
1 week, 3 days ago

MVA leaders meet Governor; complain about ‘bias’ of Assembly speaker, council chairman

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Opposition’s Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra on Thursday met Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan here and submitted a memorandum accusing the presiding officers of both houses of the State legislature of “bias”. Chairman of the legislative council Ram Shinde and assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar were not conducting proceedings as per the rules, alleged the memorandum signed by …

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed
1 week, 5 days ago

Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Five nominees of the ruling Mahayuti alliance are expected to be elected unopposed to the legislative council as no opposition party has fielded candidates for any of the seats. Council polls: 5 Mahayuti candidates set to be elected unopposed The five seats fell vacant after members from the ruling alliance – three from the BJP and one each from …

Shiv Sena, NCP Field Candidates For Maharashtra Council Bypoll, No Oppn Candidate In Fray
1 week, 6 days ago

Shiv Sena, NCP Field Candidates For Maharashtra Council Bypoll, No Oppn Candidate In Fray

ABP News  

Mumbai, Mar 17 The Shiv Sena and the NCP, partners in the ruling Mahayuti alliance, on Monday announced one candidate each for the March 27 bypolls to five seats in the Maharashtra legislative council. The Shiv Sena has nominated Chandrakant Raghuvanshi, a prominent party worker from Nandurbar district, while the NCP has fielded Sanjay Khodke, whose wife won the 2024 …

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each
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1 week, 6 days ago

BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; Sena, NCP to field 1 each

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated three members for the legislative council by-election slated on March 27. It allies in the ruling Mahayuti coalition, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena, are expected to field one candidate each by Monday, the last day for filing nominations for five legislative council seats. BJP nominates 3 leaders for council by-polls; …

BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls
2 weeks ago

BJP declares three candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the State legislative council. The BJP on Sunday announced the names of Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, former mayor of Nagpur and a close aide of Mr. …

BJP Announces 3 Candidates For Maharashtra Legislative Council By-Elections
2 weeks ago

BJP Announces 3 Candidates For Maharashtra Legislative Council By-Elections

ABP News  

Mumbai, Mar 16 The BJP on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the state legislative council. The BJP on Sunday announced the names of Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, former mayor of Nagpur and a close aide of …

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena

The Hindu  

In a big jolt to the Congress party in Maharashtra, former Pune legislator Ravindra Dhangekar on Monday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Eknath Shinde. Mr. Dhangekar also contested the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly poll from Kasba seat, but was defeated by BJP's Hemant Rasne. Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Dhangekar said he would meet Deputy Chief Minister Eknath …

Mumbai Diary | Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) to swap key posts
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mumbai Diary | Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) to swap key posts

New Indian Express  

The Congress party and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena have decided to exchange key posts to strengthen their respective parties. The Shiv Sena, which has 20 MLAs—the highest number among opposition parties in the state assembly—has written to the state assembly speaker recommending MLA Bhaskar Jadhav as their candidate for the Leader of Opposition position. Tensions rise among Mahayuti leaders …

Shiv Sena (UBT) recommends Bhaskar Jadhav as Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) recommends Bhaskar Jadhav as Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has formally recommended party leader Bhaskar Jadhav for the position of Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly. The decision to nominate Mr. Jadhav was reached during a meeting of Shiv Sena MLAs held on February 28 at Mumbai’s Matoshree bungalow, chaired by Mr. Thackeray. In the letter, Mr. …

Talks continue as MVA unable to decide on Leader of Opposition
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Talks continue as MVA unable to decide on Leader of Opposition

The Hindu  

In spite of media statements over the past three days regarding staking claim to the Leader of Opposition post in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the Shiv Sena has not yet sent out an official letter for the same. On the first day of the Budget session of Maharashtra Assembly on Monday, after two rounds of talks among the Maha Vikas …

Shiv Sena (UBT) to Stake Claim on LoP Post in Maharashtra Assembly
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) to Stake Claim on LoP Post in Maharashtra Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena has decided to stake claim on the post of the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative assembly during the budget session, which starts on Monday, even though the party does not have minimum required numbers. However, the Shiv Sena has argued that there is no rule which says that the House can function without LoP …

Shiv Sena (UBT) stakes claim to LoP post ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Budget session
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) stakes claim to LoP post ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Budget session

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena staked claim to the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly on Saturday, ahead of the State Budget set to begin on Monday. In the past decade, other parties that had less than 10% of the seat share in the Assembly have been given the LoP position, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, expressing his …

Court summons Uddhav Sena's Mahim MLA over plea challenging his election victory
1 month ago

Court summons Uddhav Sena's Mahim MLA over plea challenging his election victory

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has issued summons to Shiv Sena MLA Mahesh Sawant on an election petition filed by Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Sadanand Sarvankar, questioning the former's Assembly election win from the Mahim constituency. Sarvankar's plea argues that this non-disclosure is sufficient grounds for Sawant’s disqualification and the nullification of the 2024 Mahim Assembly election results. Maharashtra Navnirman …

People have chosen real Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah
1 month, 1 week ago

People have chosen real Shiv Sena, NCP: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

The people of Maharashtra have given a clear verdict on which is the genuine Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party by ensuring a massive victory for the Mahayuti in the recently held assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Saturday. Speaking at an event where the first instalment was transferred to 10 lakh beneficiaries, Shah criticized Gandhi …

Sharad Pawar says he managed the lone vote that brought down the Vajpayee government in 1999
1 month, 1 week ago

Sharad Pawar says he managed the lone vote that brought down the Vajpayee government in 1999

The Hindu  

Referring to the no-confidence motion brought against the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, NCP SP president Sharad Pawar has said that he had managed that one vote in favour of the Opposition, which had brought down the Vajpayee government at that time. At that time, the responsibility of the Leader of the Opposition was with me,” Mr. Pawar …

How an award for Eknath Shinde drove wedge in MVA
1 month, 1 week ago

How an award for Eknath Shinde drove wedge in MVA

India Today  

Raising questions over the longevity of the Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena has come out strongly against the Nationalist Congress Party felicitating deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. It was our sentiment that Sharad Pawar should not have gone for his programme,” said Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena ’s Rajya Sabha MP and spokesperson. Pawar’s grand-nephew and NCP MLA …

Rajan Salvi Switches From Uddhav Camp To Shinde Group As MVA Walks On Thin Ice
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajan Salvi Switches From Uddhav Camp To Shinde Group As MVA Walks On Thin Ice

ABP News  

The difficulties for the MVA in Maharashtra are not taking any break, from Sharad Pawar meeting Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to senior leaders leaving the party. A Strategic Move Under ‘Operation Tiger’ According to sources within the Shiv Sena, Salvi’s switch was part of 'Operation Tiger'—an effort by the Shinde camp to lure more leaders from the Uddhav Thackeray faction. …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Aaditya Thackeray's 'traitor' jab at Eknath Shinde after Sharad Pawar's praise
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aaditya Thackeray's 'traitor' jab at Eknath Shinde after Sharad Pawar's praise

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying that the party would never honour someone who breaks a party or a family. We will never honour a person responsible for such wrongdoings," Aaditya Thackeray said when asked about his stance on Sharad Pawar felicitating Eknath Shinde. Thackeray’s remarks came …

In Setback To Uddhav's Sena, Former MLA Rajan Salvi Resigns From Party, Likely To Switch To Shinde Camp
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In Setback To Uddhav's Sena, Former MLA Rajan Salvi Resigns From Party, Likely To Switch To Shinde Camp

ABP News  

Shiv Sena 's leader and former MLA Rajan Salvi, who represented the Rajapur Assembly constituency for three terms resigned from the party on Wednesday. Salvi faced a tough challenge in the recently held assembly elections, ultimately losing to Shiv Sena candidate Kiran Samant, the brother of Industries Minister Uday Samant. His political struggles deepened after the 2022 Shiv Sena split, …

AAP-Congress fight helped BJP in Delhi polls: Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP-Congress fight helped BJP in Delhi polls: Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress, both INDIA bloc members, fighting each other contributed to the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in the Delhi assembly polls, the Shiv Sena claimed on Monday. An editorial in the Sena mouthpiece Saamana also raised questions over the need for opposition alliances if their constituents continue to fight against each other instead of the …

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

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

India Today  

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

‘Mard Ki Aulad Hai Toh...’: Uddhav’s Dare To Eknath Shinde, BJP; Backs Rahul Gandhi’s Maha Poll Claims
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Mard Ki Aulad Hai Toh...’: Uddhav’s Dare To Eknath Shinde, BJP; Backs Rahul Gandhi’s Maha Poll Claims

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Friday launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Bharatiya Janata Party over reports of his party members joining the rival Shiv Sena faction. Mumbai: Uddhav Thackeray Reacts to Reports of Shiv Sena MPs Leaving, saying "Today, news is circulating that 6-7 Shiv Sena MPs are planning to leave. …

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Uday Samant on Friday claimed that several leaders from the Opposition Shiv Sena are in contact with the Shiv Sena faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and will join the party in phases. Mr. Shinde’s faction was later recognised as the official Shiv Sena and retained the party’s bow-and-arrow symbol, while Mr. Thackeray’s faction adopted …

Is 'Operation Tiger' Tearing Into Uddhav's Shiv Sena? 6 MPs Leaning Towards Eknath Shinde After Poll Debacle
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is 'Operation Tiger' Tearing Into Uddhav's Shiv Sena? 6 MPs Leaning Towards Eknath Shinde After Poll Debacle

ABP News  

After facing a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray is likely to face another massive setback as six Shiv Sena MPs are anticipated to shift to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, sources told ABP News. Through 'Operation Tiger', six out of the nine MPs from the Thackeray faction may join the Shinde camp in the upcoming days. …

'Kejriwal Will Take Oath As Delhi CM': Uddhav Sena Picks AAP Over Congress As Favourites In Poll Race
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Kejriwal Will Take Oath As Delhi CM': Uddhav Sena Picks AAP Over Congress As Favourites In Poll Race

ABP News  

Delhi Election Results: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, which was split for choice in the battle of allies in Delhi, has finally picked a side. Picking a side in the Delhi polls could only widen the already fragile INDIA bloc, which, some of the leaders of the 'united' Opposition platform said, ended right after the Lok Sabha elections last year. Dismissing …

Smaller parties aim to disrupt AAP, BJP, Congress in Delhi polls, build own voter base
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Smaller parties aim to disrupt AAP, BJP, Congress in Delhi polls, build own voter base

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As Delhi heads to the polls on February 5, smaller political outfits are positioning themselves to disrupt the electoral calculations of the three major contenders—AAP, BJP, and Congress. Parties like the Bahujan Samaj Party and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen are fielding candidates across multiple constituencies, aiming to carve out their own voter base. AIMIM’s Delhi president, Shoaib Jamai …

Shiv Sena mouthpiece claims tension between Fadnavis and Shinde
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena mouthpiece claims tension between Fadnavis and Shinde

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana, in its weekly column, published on Sunday, claimed that the relationship between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has fissured, and that, as a result, development work in the State is on stasis. Written by Sena MP Sanjay Raut, the article alleges that the relationship between the CM and Deputy …

Shiv Sena (UBT) Not to Support AAP or Congress in Delhi Polls
2 months ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) Not to Support AAP or Congress in Delhi Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Describing both AAP and Congress as its ‘friends,’ Shiv Sena has decided to maintain a neutral stance in the Delhi Assembly Elections scheduled for February 5. From the INDIA bloc, the Samajwadi Party and Trinamool Congress have lent their support to the AAP in the Delhi polls. While the Shinde Sena has thrown its backing behind the BJP in …

Shiv Sena (UBT) modifies stand on contesting local body elections, will go solo in Mumbai
2 months ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) modifies stand on contesting local body elections, will go solo in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena announced on Monday a shift in its approach to contesting local body elections. At a public rally in Mumbai on Thursday, followed by a meeting with the party's district chiefs at Shiv Sena Bhavan, Uddhav Thackeray signalled a more flexible strategy. "The party has good strength in Mumbai, and all local leaders insist that we should contest …

Pappu Yadav takes ‘Bade miyan-chote miya’ jibe at BJP, AAP
2 months ago

Pappu Yadav takes ‘Bade miyan-chote miya’ jibe at BJP, AAP

Hindustan Times  

Independent MP and Congress supporter Pappu Yadav took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of the Delhi Assembly Polls and said that he has seen Prime Minister Narendra Modi lying, but Kejriwal has even surpassed him. Ahead of the Delhi Assembly Polls, independent MP and Congress supporter Pappu Yadav made fun of the …

Eknath Shinde urges party workers to prepare for municipal elections: ‘Must achieve landslide victory'
2 months ago

Eknath Shinde urges party workers to prepare for municipal elections: ‘Must achieve landslide victory'

India TV News  

Mumbai: As the local body and municipal elections are fast approaching, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde called upon party workers 'Shiv Sainiks' to work towards achieving a landslide victory in the upcoming local self-government elections and emphasised the importance of securing a win from the municipal corporation to the gram sabha level. On the 99th …

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon
2 months ago

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant on Thursday claimed that three MPs and five MLAs from the Uddhav Thackeray faction will soon join the Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena group. “Three MPs and five MLAs of Shiv Sena have met deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and will soon join Shiv Sena. Four MLAs, three MPs and numerous district heads will soon …

'Wounded Tiger' Vs 'Inheritor': Uddhav, Shinde Hold Parallel Rallies To Mark Balasaheb's Birth Anniversary
2 months ago

'Wounded Tiger' Vs 'Inheritor': Uddhav, Shinde Hold Parallel Rallies To Mark Balasaheb's Birth Anniversary

ABP News  

The rival Shiv Sena camps in Maharashtra held parallel public rallies in Mumbai on the 99th birth anniversary of party founder Bal Thackeray. While Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray used the event to launch an attack on the 'traitors', rival camp leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the people have given their verdict on which is …

Uddhav: Will decide on going solo in local bodies polls at right time and show what wounded tiger can do
2 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav: Will decide on going solo in local bodies polls at right time and show what wounded tiger can do

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday hinted that his party may contest the upcoming local bodies elections in the state on its own, stating that his cadres were keen on it and that he would decide on it at the appropriate time. Addressing party workers on the 99th birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, the former chief …

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant claims several MPs, MLAs of Shiv Sena-UBT, Congress to join Shinde camp
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2 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant claims several MPs, MLAs of Shiv Sena-UBT, Congress to join Shinde camp

India TV News  

After the failure of the Mahavikas Aghadi in the assembly elections, there is a possibility of a breakup in the MVA camp. Meanwhile, according to Shiv Sena Shinde group leader and Industries Minister Uday Samant there is talk in political circles that the Congress and Shiv Sena Thackeray group will suffer a setback. “4 MLAs, 3 MPs and 5 Congress …

Shiv Sena backs BJP for Delhi Assembly polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena backs BJP for Delhi Assembly polls

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Tuesday announced its support for the BJP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly election, further strengthening their long-standing alliance. Shiv Sena’s Delhi State chief, Sandeep Chaudhary, handed over a letter of support to BJP Delhi State president Virendra Sachdeva, confirming their partnership. I have directed the Shiv Sena Delhi …

Will Sharad Pawar’s NCP contest municipal polls alone after Thackeray’s Sena? Party chief says ‘will decide by…’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Sharad Pawar’s NCP contest municipal polls alone after Thackeray’s Sena? Party chief says ‘will decide by…’

Live Mint  

Amid questions over the future of the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra after drubbing th recently held Assembly elections, Sharad Pawar on Tuesday revealed that the decision about contesting municipal elections jointly or separately will be taken in the next few days. The remark came just days after Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that his party will …

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

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

India Today  

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

DC Edit | Sena blow to Cong, INDIA bloc
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Sena blow to Cong, INDIA bloc

Deccan Chronicle  

The decision of the Shiv Sena to go it alone in the municipal elections in Maharashtra reflects another major schism in the Maha Vikas Aghadi and the INDIA bloc at the national level. It was not for the best of political reasons that the Shiv Sena, which has its roots in the hardline Hindutva and Maratha pride politics, joined hands …

Sanjay Raut defends Shiv Sena (UBT)’s decision to go solo for local polls: ‘Congress leaders should have the habit…’
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut defends Shiv Sena (UBT)’s decision to go solo for local polls: ‘Congress leaders should have the habit…’

Live Mint  

A day after Shiv Sena decided to contest solo in the Maharashtra local body polls, the party's Rajya Sabha parliamentarian Sanjay Raut said on Sunday that he had never called for a dissolution of the opposition INDIA bloc or the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra, reported Hindustan Times. INDIA bloc and MVA alliances: The INDIA bloc and MVA alliances …

Uddhav's strength has diminished, says Rane on Sena (UBT) announcing to go solo in local body polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav's strength has diminished, says Rane on Sena (UBT) announcing to go solo in local body polls

The Hindu  

BJP MP Narayan Rane on Sunday slammed Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray over the party's announcement about contesting the local bodies elections solo, alleging that the latter's strength had diminished. The Shiv Sena on Saturday announced to contest local bodies polls solo, raising a question mark over the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi's unity. The announcement of the Shiv Sena to …

Maha Vikas Aghadi remains united; equations of local body elections are different: Ambadas Danve
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Maha Vikas Aghadi remains united; equations of local body elections are different: Ambadas Danve

The Hindu  

With the Shiv Sena announcing that it would go alone in the upcoming local body elections, party leader Ambadas Danve on Sunday said the Maha Vikas Aghadi is united but the equations of local body elections are different. Maha Vikas Aghadi should have had a CM face during campaign, now we will decide after polls: Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena leader …

'Never wanted INDIA bloc to dissolve': Sena UBT after deciding to go solo for local polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Never wanted INDIA bloc to dissolve': Sena UBT after deciding to go solo for local polls

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said on Sunday that he had never called for a dissolution of the opposition INDIA bloc or the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in the state. Decision of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena comes as a latest irritant in the Congress-led INDIA bloc after alliance partners decided to back Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party against the grand …

MVA is united, decision on local body elections made to strengthen party’s grass roots presence: Sanjay Raut
2 months, 2 weeks ago

MVA is united, decision on local body elections made to strengthen party’s grass roots presence: Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

The Shiv Sena has announced its decision to contest the upcoming local body elections independently, prompting discussions about the cohesion of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi and Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut underlined on Sunday that while the MVA was established for the Maharashtra Assembly election and the INDIA bloc for the Lok Sabha polls, …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Uddhav strikes a blow to MVA, goes solo in local polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav strikes a blow to MVA, goes solo in local polls

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena has confirmed what it had only hinted at so far, that the party will contest local body elections alone. Uddhav strikes a blow to MVA, goes solo in local polls The Sena ’s decision has put a question mark on the future of the MVA although its alliance partners, the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, played …

Uddhav's Sena to solo for Maha corp polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav's Sena to solo for Maha corp polls

Deccan Chronicle  

The relations among the MVA partners were strained after the Lok Sabha election due to a number of reasons, including Congress and NCP’s refusal to declare Uddhav Thackeray as the chief ministerial candidate before the Assembly elections. After the MVA’s crushing defeat in the Assembly polls, the tensions in the alliance escalated with all parties blaming each other for the …

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