Eknath Shinde wanted to join Congress, says Sanjay Raut
6 days, 16 hours ago

Eknath Shinde wanted to join Congress, says Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had in the past wanted to join the Congress party. Without specifying the timeline, Mr. Raut at a press conference in Mumbai, claimed that Mr. Shinde had connected with Ahmed Patel, the late Congress leader and political secretary to former Congress president Sonia Gandhi. You can ask the senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan about it,” Mr. Raut said. If Mr. Raut had been aware that Mr. Shinde intended to join the Congress, why was Mr. Shinde made the Urban Development Minister in the then Uddhav Thackeray government, Mr. Mhaske asked. At a Holi celebration on Friday, former Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole caused a flutter with his offer to Deputy Chief Ministers Mr. Shinde and Ajit Pawar to join the Maha Vikas Aghadi, the Opposition alliance, promising rotational stints of the Chief Minister’s post, and adding, “Anything is possible in politics.” Mr. Raut said Mr. Patole’s statement had left him “speechless”.

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Shinde tried to join Cong few years ago: Sanjay Raut
6 days, 7 hours ago

Shinde tried to join Cong few years ago: Sanjay Raut

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday claimed that deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde had in the past tried to join the Congress when the party was in power at the Centre and in the state and even held talks with Congress leader, late Ahmed Patel, in this regard. **EDS: TV GRAB** New Delhi: Shiv Sena member Sanjay Raut …

Amit Shah asked Shinde to merge his party with BJP: Sanjay Raut
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Amit Shah asked Shinde to merge his party with BJP: Sanjay Raut

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut created a flutter in political circles on Sunday by claiming that Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde had met union home minister Amit Shah on Feb 22 in Pune at 4 am to complain against CM Devendra Fadnavis, and that Shah had asked Shinde to merge his party with the BJP to keep his claim …

There are ‘many Eknath Shindes’ in Congress, and DKS may be one of them, says Ashok
3 weeks, 1 day ago

There are ‘many Eknath Shindes’ in Congress, and DKS may be one of them, says Ashok

The Hindu  

Close on the heels of some Congress leaders reportedly expressing suspicion that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. While Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok remarked that Mr. Shivakumar may be one of the “Eknath Shindes” of Karnataka, BJP State president B.Y. These developments are a fallout of that.” When asked if Mr. Shivakumar would turn out to be …

Voting for Congress like voting for Pakistan, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Voting for Congress like voting for Pakistan, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay

India Today  

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay stirred controversy by likening Congress to Pakistan while campaigning in Karimnagar for the upcoming MLC elections in Telangana. “Bandi Sanjay’s divisive politics and his attempts to link every issue to religion are an insult to the wisdom of graduates,” wrote Congress MLC B Mahesh Goud on X. …

Chandrashekhar Bawankule denies rift between Fadnavis, Shinde
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Chandrashekhar Bawankule denies rift between Fadnavis, Shinde

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday dismissed the reports of rift between chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Speculation has been rife since Mr. Shinde had to relinquish the chief minister’s post for Mr. Fadnavis after the ‘Mahayuti’ alliance’s landslide victory in the 2024 Assembly election. Maharashtra industries minister Uday Samant of Shiv Sena …

Eknath Shinde again skips meeting called by Devendra Fadnavis, fuels rift talk
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde again skips meeting called by Devendra Fadnavis, fuels rift talk

India Today  

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has again skipped a meeting called by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis amid speculation that the Shiv Sena chief is still sulking on being denied the top post and a disagreement over the appointment of guardian ministers. However, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said Shinde did not attend the meeting as one of his family members …

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra | Details
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde gives Cabinet meetings a miss amid political upheavals in Maharashtra | Details

India TV News  

Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government came into power after much political upheaval around who will take up what office. The meeting saw the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and second Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, although from the Shinde Shiv Sena party's side Minister of State Yogesh Kadam and other ministers also attended the meeting. BJP has used Eknath Shinde: Sanjay …

BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims Congress’ Wadettiwar
2 months ago

BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims Congress’ Wadettiwar

The Hindu  

The Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra continues to grapple with internal discontent as Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is reportedly upset and away in his hometown. Senior Congress leader and former Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday sparked speculation by suggesting that the BJP may no longer need Mr. Shinde, hinting at the possibility …

Sanjay Raut blames Congress as crack widens in INDIA bloc ahead of Delhi Assembly Election
2 months, 1 week ago

Sanjay Raut blames Congress as crack widens in INDIA bloc ahead of Delhi Assembly Election

India TV News  

Sanjay Raut blames Congress as crack widens in INDIA bloc ahead of Delhi Assembly Election Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Friday blamed Congress for lack of coordination in the INDI alliance. As Aam Aadmi Party and Congress, members of the INDI bloc, are fighting neck-to-neck in the Delhi assembly elections 2025, the cracks in the alliance seems to be …

Fadnavis, Shinde Visit RSS HQ; Ajit Pawar Skips Again
3 months ago

Fadnavis, Shinde Visit RSS HQ; Ajit Pawar Skips Again

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: In an indication of the growing importance of the RSS in Maharashtra politics, almost all BJP and Shiv Sena legislators, including chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, on Thursday visited the Nagpur headquarters of the right wing organisation. Though deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar stayed away from the visit, two legislators of his party joined …

BJP’s Ram Shinde set to become legislative council chairperson
3 months ago

BJP’s Ram Shinde set to become legislative council chairperson

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: Bharatiya Janata Party member of the upper house, Ram Shinde, the consensus candidate for the post of the chairperson of the state legislative council, filed his nomination on Wednesday. BJP’s Ram Shinde set to become legislative council chairperson Shinde, 55, a Dhangar leader and a former Maharashtra minister, who unsuccessfully fought Assembly election from Karjat-Jamkhed against Rohit Pawar of …

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’

Live Mint  

aDays after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena on Friday expressed its will to take the the crucial home portfolio in the state government. Shiv Sena leader Bharat Gogawale told PTI that when Fadnavis was deputy CM he held the home department. We hope the talks on portfolios will be over in the next …

Was Eknath Shinde unwilling to give CM post to Devendra Fadnavis? Shiv Sena leader’s BIG reveal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Was Eknath Shinde unwilling to give CM post to Devendra Fadnavis? Shiv Sena leader’s BIG reveal

Live Mint  

Two days after Eknath Shinde took oath as deputy chief minister to Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant has dropped a big revelation that the former Maharashtra chief minister was reluctant to cede the top post to the Bharatiya Janata Party after the party's landslide in the Assembly elections. Uday Samant said Eknath Shinde was not happy with the …

Exclusive: Who persuaded Eknath Shinde? What Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Who persuaded Eknath Shinde? What Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Eknath Shinde agreed to be his deputy after he reached out to the Shiv Sena chief two days before the swearing-in ceremony. Fadnavis said Shinde had accepted in Mahayuti's first meeting after the election win that the Chief Minister would be from BJP. Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar were sworn in as deputy chief …

Shiv Sena leaders discuss Shinde's reluctance to join govt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena leaders discuss Shinde's reluctance to join govt

Deccan Chronicle  

However, Shiv Sena took a dig at the BJP saying it always backstabs its alliance partners and Mr. Shinde’s usefulness is over. Another Shiv Sena leader and former cabinet minister Deepak Kesarkar also confirmed that the MLAs from Shiv Sena requested Eknath Shinde to accept the post of deputy chief minister. “All the MLAs of Shiv Sena met Eknath Shinde …

Maharashtra politics: Why Eknath Shinde is bargaining hard with the BJP
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra politics: Why Eknath Shinde is bargaining hard with the BJP

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: He kept his allies, and the people of Maharashtra, guessing for more than a week, but Eknath Shinde will finally take oath as deputy to Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday. As the outgoing chief minister, Shinde believes the home portfolio – and only the home portfolio – would be adequate compensation for being denied the chief minister’s post in the …

Fadnavis invites Shinde to join cabinet after staking claim
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fadnavis invites Shinde to join cabinet after staking claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Fadnavis, who is set to take oath as the Chief Minister, emphasised the need for collaborative governance. The BJP, along with the Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, had earlier demonstrated its majority in the Assembly by securing the support of independent and smaller parties. Eknath Shinde, whose rebellion last year caused a split in the Shiv Sena and brought down the …

Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde meet in Mumbai amid Maharashtra CM suspense
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde meet in Mumbai amid Maharashtra CM suspense

Hindustan Times  

Amid suspense over who would become the next chief minister of Maharashtra, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met the caretaker CM, Eknath Shinde, in the latter's residence in Mumbai today. Fadnavis, the frontrunner for the coveted CM post, reached Eknath Shinde's official house to discuss the power-sharing formula, sources said. Since the BJP-led Mahayuti's stellar victory in the Maharashtra assembly election, …

Eknath Shinde accepts Maharashtra Deputy CM post, likely to get Urban Development Ministry: Sources
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde accepts Maharashtra Deputy CM post, likely to get Urban Development Ministry: Sources

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief and acting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has accepted the Maharashtra Deputy CM post and he is likely to get Urban Development Ministry, said the sources on Monday night. Fadnavis will be next Maharashtra CM: BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar Earlier in the day, BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar declared that Devendra Fadnavis will be the Maharashtra chief minister. Meanwhile, …

BJP says CM finalised; Eknath Shinde sees writing on wall, returns to Mumbai
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP says CM finalised; Eknath Shinde sees writing on wall, returns to Mumbai

India Today  

The formation of the new Maharashtra government remains in limbo as allies within the Mahayuti alliance are engaged in a power tussle in their quest for key portfolios. He was quoted as saying by news agency ANI that all the allies of the Mahayuti alliance, including the Shiv Sena, have a good understanding and the Chief Minister candidate would be …

Devendra Fadnavis to replace Eknath Shinde as next Maharashtra CM, claims senior BJP leader
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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, …

In the midst of Maharashtra government-formation talks, Shinde leaves for Satara
3 months, 3 weeks ago

In the midst of Maharashtra government-formation talks, Shinde leaves for Satara

Hindustan Times  

Saturday will mark a week since the Mahayuti won a resounding mandate in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, but despite the clear mandate, the big question about who will be chief minister remains unanswered. A senior member of the Shiv Sena told HT, “If Shinde, under whose leadership the Mahayuti won so handsomely, is not coming back as chief minister, …

After arriving from Delhi, Shinde heads to his native village; Mahayuti meet likely on Sun
3 months, 3 weeks ago

After arriving from Delhi, Shinde heads to his native village; Mahayuti meet likely on Sun

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who returned to Mumbai from New Delhi on Friday morning, is travelling to his native village in Satara district amid continuing suspense over his successor a week after the assembly poll results. Shinde had told reporters in New Delhi on late Thursday night that the next meeting of the Mahayuti alliance on government …

Maharashtra government formation highlights: Eknath Shinde was unwell when he met Amit Shah, says party chief Uday Samant
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra government formation highlights: Eknath Shinde was unwell when he met Amit Shah, says party chief Uday Samant

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant on Friday dismissed speculation that Mr. Shinde was upset and hence left for his native village in Satara district even as government formation has been delayed. “The Shiv Sena president was unwell when he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday night,” Mr. Samant told reporters. A key Mahayuti meeting scheduled on …

Maharashtra CM name announcement: Eknath Shinde meets Amit Shah, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar to join shortly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra CM name announcement: Eknath Shinde meets Amit Shah, Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar to join shortly

India TV News  

Maharashtra CM name announcement: Outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday night met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, ahead of a meeting of the Mahayuti coalition to discuss the power-sharing pact in the state. After reaching Delhi Shinde said he would not be an obstacle in the government formation in the state and abide by the decision taken by …

Who's eyeing what as Mahayuti government takes shape in Maharashtra
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Who's eyeing what as Mahayuti government takes shape in Maharashtra

India Today  

With consensus eluding over who will be the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, Mahayuti alliance partners are rooting for important portfolios in the new Cabinet ahead of a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah set to be held in Delhi later today. EKNATH SHINDE TO PUSH FOR KEY PORTFOLIOS Eknath Shinde, who resigned as the Chief Minister on Tuesday and …

Who's eyeing what as Mahayuti government takes shape in Maharashtra
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Who's eyeing what as Mahayuti government takes shape in Maharashtra

India Today  

With consensus eluding over who will be the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, Mahayuti alliance partners are rooting for important portfolios in the new Cabinet ahead of a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah set to be held in Delhi later today. EKNATH SHINDE TO PUSH FOR KEY PORTFOLIOS Eknath Shinde, who resigned as the Chief Minister on Tuesday and …

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Soon after Eknath Shinde said that he has left the decision about Chief Minister's post upto Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule heaped praise on the Shiv Sena chief. On Wednesday, breaking his silence amid ongoing speculations over who will become the next CM, Shinde said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well …

Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...
3 months, 3 weeks 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 Be Part Of Govt If Devendra Fadnavis Made Maharashtra CM Sources
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde Won't Be Part Of Govt If Devendra Fadnavis Made Maharashtra CM Sources

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde might not be part of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra if BJP's Devendra Fanavis is made the Chief Minister, sources told ABP News. Shinde resigned as Maharashtra chief minister on Tuesday as the outgoing assembly's term ended. The BJP alone secured 132 seats, making Fadnavis the favourite for the CM’s post, followed by Shinde's faction …

Eknath Shinde faction MPs meet Home Minister Amit Shah as Mahayuti set to decide next Maharashtra CM name
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde faction MPs meet Home Minister Amit Shah as Mahayuti set to decide next Maharashtra CM name

India TV News  

The Member of Parliament of Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament on Wednesday. Eknath Shinde supports BJP candidate for CM The meeting took place in parralel with Shinde's press conference regarding the name of next Maharashtra Chief Minsiter. Devendra Fadnavis set to becomes CM It is pertinent to mention that Fadnavis is almost certain …

Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde? Amid Maharashtra impasse, who has edge | 5 big points
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde? Amid Maharashtra impasse, who has edge | 5 big points

India Today  

Four days after Mahayuti's sweep in Maharashtra, the state remains caught in a guessing game. As Maharashtra's deadlock drags on over the choice of the next Chief Minister, here are five key points outlining what factors favor Eknath Shinde or Devendra Fadnavis, and what might tip the scales for either. NUMBERS STACK UP IN DEVENDRA FADNAVIS' FAVOUR The BJP's impressive …

Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar disparaged by Sanjay Raut, says alliance with BJP makes them ‘sub-companies of BJP’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar disparaged by Sanjay Raut, says alliance with BJP makes them ‘sub-companies of BJP’

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut criticised and mocked Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday, saying being in alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party, they cannot decide on the candidate for Maharashtra Chief Minister and have instead become “sub-companies of BJP.” “The CM will be decided by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi. …

Why NCP’s Ajit Pawar would prefer Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why NCP’s Ajit Pawar would prefer Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM

Firstpost  

Three days to the results, the Mahayuti is yet to declare its chief ministerial face for Maharashtra. While the BJP leaders are backing Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena is pushing for Eknath Shinde’s name. Here’s why Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde has resigned as Maharashtra chief minister, paving the way for the formation of the new Mahayuti government. While the BJP …

Former CM Sushilkumar Shinde backs independent candidate in Solapur South
4 months ago

Former CM Sushilkumar Shinde backs independent candidate in Solapur South

Hindustan Times  

In an unexpected move on Wednesday, Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushilkumar Shinde pledged support to Dharmaraj Kadadi, an independent candidate contesting the Solapur South assembly seat, minutes after voting commenced in the Maharashtra assembly poll. Praniti Shinde reinforced her father’s position, stating, “Solapur South is historically a Congress stronghold, having produced a Chief Minister from this seat. …

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde angrily confronts Congress workers after being called 'traitor' | VIDEO
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut Hints at Uddhav Thackeray's Return as Maharashtra Chief Minister
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut Hints at Uddhav Thackeray's Return as Maharashtra Chief Minister

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expresses his support for Uddhav Thackeray to become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra again. He suggests that Congress should present a strong candidate if they have one, with Nana Patole being his preferred choice. Raut's comments indicate a potential shift in political dynamics within the state, with the focus shifting towards consolidating support within the …

Congress Announces 39 Candidates in Mumbai, Including 5 for the City
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress Announces 39 Candidates in Mumbai, Including 5 for the City

Hindustan Times  

The Congress party has released two separate lists of 23 and 16 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra. The party has nominated former state unit chief Manikrao Thakre from Digras, Asif Zakaria from Vandre (Bandra) west and Sachin Sawant from Andheri west. It renominated two sitting MLAs Kailash Gorantyal from Jalna and Moham Hambarde from Nanded South but …

Is Zeeshan Siddique Planning to Follow in Dad’s Footsteps & Join NCP? ‘Support’ for Ajit Pawar’s Yatra Triggers Buzz
7 months ago

Is Zeeshan Siddique Planning to Follow in Dad’s Footsteps & Join NCP? ‘Support’ for Ajit Pawar’s Yatra Triggers Buzz

News 18  

Ajit Pawar’s ‘Jan Samman Yatra’ will reach Mumbai on Monday but all eyes are on the Bandra East constituency, where Congress MLA Zeeshan Siddique will welcome the NCP chief and other leaders. Zeeshan Siddique’s father, former minister Baba Siddique, had joined Ajit Pawar’s NCP a few months ago and the Congress MLA’s “support” has sparked speculations that Zeeshan will also …

'BJP, NCP leaders didn't want Eknath Shinde as CM in 2019', says Sanjay Raut
10 months ago

'BJP, NCP leaders didn't want Eknath Shinde as CM in 2019', says Sanjay Raut

India TV News  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut today claimed that NCP and BJP leaders, who are part of the present government in Maharashtra, did not want Eknath Shinde as the chief minister in 2019. Talking to reporters, Raut also claimed that NCP leaders like Ajit Pawar, Dilip Walse Patil and Sunil Tatkare had opposed Shinde's name for the CM's post saying they …

Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Thane
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Thane

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam and some of his associates joined the Shiv Sena in Thane on Friday in the presence of chief minister Eknath Shinde. HT Image Nirupam had parted ways with the Congress after he did not get a ticket from the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency. Speaking at the Shiv Sena headquarters in Thane on …

Shinde Trying to Poach Uddhav’s Secretary, Field Him in Lok Sabha Polls
11 months ago

Shinde Trying to Poach Uddhav’s Secretary, Field Him in Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra politics is abuzz with the reports of chief minister Eknath Shinde contemplating to field Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray’s secretary and close aide Milind Narvekar as a ruling Mahayuti alliance candidate in Mumbai. For South Mumbai seat, the Mahayuti is considering the names of BJP’s Rahul Narwekar, who is the Vidhan Sabha speaker, and state minister Mangal Prabhat …

Shiv Sena under CM Shinde plans election strategy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena under CM Shinde plans election strategy

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena led by CM Eknath Shinde, convened a meeting to assess readiness for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. HT Image The discussion regarding former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam’s potential joining of Shiv Sena was addressed, with plans for the programme to take place soon, according to Shirsat. During a media address, the Shiv Sena spokesperson mentioned plans …

Former MLA Mane joins Cong
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Former MLA Mane joins Cong

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Congress received a boost in Solapur on Sunday as former MLA and Shiv Sena leader Dilip Mane joined the party at its state headquarters in Mumbai. Former MLA Mane joins Cong The Congress has fielded former union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde’s daughter Praniti Shinde from Solapur for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, while the BJP has given a …

Seat talks spark unease in BJP-led Mahayuti bloc
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Seat talks spark unease in BJP-led Mahayuti bloc

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Fissures within Maharashtra’ ruling three-party alliance bubbled to the surface on Thursday as some dissidents filed nominations against official candidates and others fired salvos at coalition partners, prompting further delays in the announcement of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and compelling top leaders to intervene and calm the waters. Chief minister Eknath Shinde, along with his two …

Kamal Nath, his son Nakul and other Congress MLAs likely to join BJP tomorrow: Sources
1 year, 1 month ago

Kamal Nath, his son Nakul and other Congress MLAs likely to join BJP tomorrow: Sources

India TV News  

Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath and his MP son Nakul Nath are likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday, said the sources. The sources said the BJP may hold a big event in Kamal Nath's bastion Chhindwara to welcome the father-son duo and several Congress MLAs. Kamal Nath's reaction The buzz over Kamal …

2nd time in 5 years, Congress’ Sushilkumar Shinde claims he got BJP ‘offer’ to switch side
1 year, 2 months ago

2nd time in 5 years, Congress’ Sushilkumar Shinde claims he got BJP ‘offer’ to switch side

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde said he and his daughter Praniti got an offer to join the Bharatiya Janata Party not once but twice. Sushilkumar Shinde said that he is 83 now and has been a staunch Congress loyalist all his life, “so there’s no question of my daughter or me accepting any such offers”. Shinde said that he is …

BJP MP Claims Ashok Chavan Will Join Saffron Party
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP MP Claims Ashok Chavan Will Join Saffron Party

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Amidst the ongoing speculations about a group of Maharashtra Congress leaders joining the BJP, a saffron party leader has indicated that former chief minister Ashok Chavan could join his party soon. BJP’s MP from Nanded Prataprao Chikhlikar on Saturday claimed that party’s state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule had told party workers that few Congress leaders from the district will join …

Sanjay Raut invokes Uddhav Thackeray’s name for INDIA bloc’s PM candidate
1 year, 3 months ago

Sanjay Raut invokes Uddhav Thackeray’s name for INDIA bloc’s PM candidate

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday, December 6 invoked the name of Uddhav Thackeray for the INDIA alliance’s prime ministerial candidate for the 2024 general elections, saying that Thackeray is a “nationalist face”. Replying to a reporter’s query about the PM face for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Raut said: “There will be a discussion on this. A meeting …

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