'State law and order has collapsed': Nagpur clash sparks Opposition outrage
4 days, 4 hours ago

'State law and order has collapsed': Nagpur clash sparks Opposition outrage

India Today  

Opposition parties have strongly criticised the BJP-led Maharashtra government following violent clashes in Nagpur on Monday. Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray called this incident the collapse of state machinery in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's hometown. Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi of the Shiv Sena remarked, "The Maharashtra state government is ruining the state for their political opportunism and leading it towards a violent implosion. Congress leader Pawan Khera also weighed in, saying, "Riot broke out in the Mahal area of Nagpur, the hometown of Maharashtra Chief Minister.

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​Past as a prelude: on the Nagpur riots and Aurangzeb
2 days, 10 hours ago

​Past as a prelude: on the Nagpur riots and Aurangzeb

The Hindu  

There is ample empirical evidence that riots in India are often orchestrated by vested interests and are not spontaneous eruptions of social tensions. For days since the Budget session began on March 3 in Maharashtra, the ruling right-wing parties have persistently invoked the legacy of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as a political talking point. Yet, instead of addressing these urgent concerns, …

Nagpur violence updates: 51 booked, curfew continues as Aurangzeb tomb dispute rages
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2 days, 20 hours ago

Nagpur violence updates: 51 booked, curfew continues as Aurangzeb tomb dispute rages

Hindustan Times  

Curfew remains enforced for the second consecutive day on Wednesday across 10 police station limits in Maharashtra's Nagpur following the violent clashes that erupted on March 17. Heavy police bandobast in the Chitnis Park area where tension prevailed following VHP-Bajrang Dal protests over removal of Aurangzeb's tomb from the state of Maharashtra, in Nagpur, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. According to …

Oppn slams Fadnavis, calls riots an intelligence failure
3 days, 4 hours ago

Oppn slams Fadnavis, calls riots an intelligence failure

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A day after communal riots tore through central Nagpur, fanning the controversy over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Opposition parties in Maharashtra zeroed in on chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Oppn slams Fadnavis, calls riots an intelligence failure Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said the violence reflected the failure of the state home department, headed by Fadnavis. If Fadnavis …

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis
3 days, 9 hours ago

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A day after communal riots tore through central Nagpur, fanning the controversy over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Opposition parties in Maharashtra zeroed in on chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. If Fadnavis and BJP leaders want to destroy proof of the brave history of the Marathas, he should go to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and get the centre’s permission …

‘Remove Aurangzeb’s Grave, But Call Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar Too’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Dig At BJP
3 days, 15 hours ago

‘Remove Aurangzeb’s Grave, But Call Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar Too’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Dig At BJP

ABP News  

Amid arson and vandalism in Maharashtra’s Nagpur over demands to raze Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave, former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday questioned the need for such a confrontation, highlighting that the controversial ruler had died over 300 years ago. The issue is over.” VIDEO | On Nagpur violence, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray says, "The BJP is shameless about …

Nagpur violence: 50 held, 33 cops injured as curfew continues after clashes
3 days, 17 hours ago

Nagpur violence: 50 held, 33 cops injured as curfew continues after clashes

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur remains tense with a curfew imposed after protests against Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb triggered violence in the Maharashtra city. Nagpur: Police personnel near charred remains of a vehicle, a day after violence broke out following an agitation by a right-wing group demanding removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, in Nagpur. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has claimed that the violence was premeditated, …

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence
3 days, 18 hours ago

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government on Tuesday over the Nagpur violence and claimed that the BJP was trying to push Maharashtra into a situation similar to Manipur. Aaditya Thackeray raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government's handling of recent violence in Nagpur The Shiv Sena leader raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government's handling …

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray attacks state govt over Nagpur violence
3 days, 19 hours ago

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray attacks state govt over Nagpur violence

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government on Tuesday over the Nagpur violence and claimed that the BJP was trying to push Maharashtra into a situation similar to Manipur. The Shiv Sena UBT leader raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government’s handling of recent violence in Nagpur, highlighting the Chief Minister’s Office ‘s lack …

Nagpur Riots Part Of A Conspiracy: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
3 days, 22 hours ago

Nagpur Riots Part Of A Conspiracy: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said that there was a conspiracy behind the Nagpur violence. VIDEO | On Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Such kind of a brutal incident was never witnessed before. Those who support Aurangzeb should read history and… pic.twitter.com/CizmWttiJi — Press Trust of India March 18, 2025 "The Nagpur incident was unfortunate. #WATCH | …

Cong slams BJP over Nagpur violence, calls it an ideological expose
4 days, 3 hours ago

Cong slams BJP over Nagpur violence, calls it an ideological expose

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress on Monday described reports of clashes in Maharashtra's Nagpur as "deeply disturbing" and said it exposes the real face of the ideology of the ruling regime -- both at the Centre and in the state.Violence gripped areas in central Nagpur in the evening amid rumours that the holy book of the Muslim community was burnt during an agitation …

Nagpur violence updates: Sec 144, curfew imposed as Aurangzeb row stirs clashes; cops say situation stable
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4 days, 4 hours ago

Nagpur violence updates: Sec 144, curfew imposed as Aurangzeb row stirs clashes; cops say situation stable

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur violence updates: Police disperse an agitating crowd as communal tension prevailed Chitnis park area following the VHP-Bajrang Dal protest, in Nagpur, Monday, March 17, 2025. Nagpur violence updates: Violence broke out in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Monday night following rumours that a holy book was burned during a protest by a right-wing group demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. Nagpur …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
4 days, 4 hours ago

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted over the Nagpur clashes that left over 30 people injured as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the violence was planned, and the Opposition alleged failure on the government's part. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the violence was a "planned conspiracy". VIDEO | On Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Such …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
4 days, 4 hours ago

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted over the Nagpur clashes that left over 30 people injured as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the violence was planned, and the Opposition alleged failure on the government's part. Former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the double-engine government in Maharashtra failed and they should resign. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the …

BJP wants to make Maharashtra the next Manipur: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur riots
4 days, 4 hours ago

BJP wants to make Maharashtra the next Manipur: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur riots

India Today  

Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray lashed out at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for failing to control the violence in his "home city" Nagpur and emphasised that the BJP wanted to make Maharashtra the next Manipur. Thackeray said the Prime Minister could have easily demolished Aurangzeb's tomb, believed to have ignited the violence, by simply dialling the ASI, but the BJP …

Violence erupts in Nagpur as Bajrang Dal, VHP protest for removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb
4 days, 10 hours ago

Violence erupts in Nagpur as Bajrang Dal, VHP protest for removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb

The Hindu  

The protests over demands to demolish Aurangzeb’s tomb turned violent as tension triggered in Nagpur’s Ganeshpeth, Mahal, and Gandhibagh areas on Monday afternoon, with stone-pelting and arson reported. Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad demonstrated in various districts across the State, including Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, Malegaon, Nagpur, and Ahilyanagar, demanding removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad, Chattrapati Sambhajinagar. Union Minister …

Nagpur violence planned: BJP after 30 injured in clashes amid Aurangzeb row
5 days, 4 hours ago

Nagpur violence planned: BJP after 30 injured in clashes amid Aurangzeb row

India Today  

Nagpur witnessed violent clashes on Friday evening leaving more than 30 people injured hours after Hindu outfits held a protest demanding removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Sambhaji Nagar. Top Points The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office said the police are managing the situation following stone-throwing incidents and rising tensions in Nagpur's Mahal area. Maharashtra Minister and State BJP …

Nagpur violence over Aurangzeb tomb protest: Several injured, over 60 arrested, CM Fadnavis urges calm
5 days, 4 hours ago

Nagpur violence over Aurangzeb tomb protest: Several injured, over 60 arrested, CM Fadnavis urges calm

India TV News  

Nagpur violence over Aurangzeb tomb protest: Several injured, over 60 arrested, CM Fadnavis urges calm Amid the opposition attacking the state government over the 'breakdown of law and order' in Nagpur, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari appealed to the public to maintain peace. Tension gripped central Nagpur on Monday after a demonstration demanding the removal …

Uddhav meets CM Fadnavis, sparks speculation about ‘new beginning’
3 months ago

Uddhav meets CM Fadnavis, sparks speculation about ‘new beginning’

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: In a significant political development, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray met Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur on Tuesday, marking their first encounter since the Shiv Sena split two and a half years ago. Nagpur, Dec 17 : Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in Nagpur on Tuesday. “There is a rich tradition …

Uddhav Thackeray meets CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur; Aaditya says ‘this is a step forward’
3 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray meets CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur; Aaditya says ‘this is a step forward’

Live Mint  

In a surprising turn of events, just two days after the expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur. Aaditya, son of Uddhav Thackeray and party MLA from Worli, termed the Thackeray-Fadnavis meeting a ‘step forward’. “Today our Party Chief Uddhav Thackeray met CM Devendra Fadnavis and Assembly Speaker …

Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur | WATCH
3 months 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 …

Nagpur welcomes CM Fadnavis, who could be ‘BJP’s face in 2029 LS poll’
3 months ago

Nagpur welcomes CM Fadnavis, who could be ‘BJP’s face in 2029 LS poll’

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: Maharashtra’s new chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday received a grand and unprecedented welcome during his first visit to his home turf, Nagpur, after assuming office, signalling his emergence as the undisputed leader of the BJP in the state and beyond. A senior RSS activist, who refused to identify himself, expressed satisfaction with his “mature” politics and strong rapport …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Aaditya Thackeray's 'pure anarchy' jibe at Mahayuti over Maharashtra deadlock
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaditya Thackeray's 'pure anarchy' jibe at Mahayuti over Maharashtra deadlock

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday claimed the Mahayuti's inability to decide on a Chief Minister and form government more than a week after the announcement of Assembly poll results was an "insult" to Maharashtra. Targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is the largest constituent of the Mahayuti, Thackeray claimed that to declare the swearing-in date unilaterally without even …

Uddhav lashes out at Amit Shah in Nagpur
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Uddhav lashes out at Amit Shah in Nagpur

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday upped the ante against BJP leader and union home minister Amit Shah, daring him to act on his threats, step into the arena and finish off the party. Addressing a gathering at Kalmeshwar near Nagpur, Thackeray also lashed out at the BJP, saying its leaders had been directed in a closed-door meeting …

Bihar: INDIA bloc to hold state-wide protests on July 20 over deteriorating law and order situation in state
8 months ago

Bihar: INDIA bloc to hold state-wide protests on July 20 over deteriorating law and order situation in state

India TV News  

The opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc in Bihar on Wednesday said that it will organise a state-wide agitation over the alleged deterioration in the law and order situation. Why is Chief Minister Nitish Kumar maintaining a silence on the current situation?”, RJD’s state party chief Jagadanand Singh said. Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar govt in Bihar Leader of Opposition in the assembly …

'Nothing works in front of people’s power': Maharashtra CM Shinde dismisses Uddhav's threat
1 year, 4 months ago

'Nothing works in front of people’s power': Maharashtra CM Shinde dismisses Uddhav's threat

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde dismissed Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray’s outburst over the demolition of his party’s ‘shakha’ in the Thane district and said that 'nothing works in front of people’s power.' "Thackeray had to turn back when he attempted to visit the spot of the ‘shakha’ in Mumbra on Saturday," Shinde said speaking to reporters after attending a …

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

Fadnavis and Thackeray exchange pleasantries at assembly complex
1 year, 11 months ago

Fadnavis and Thackeray exchange pleasantries at assembly complex

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday chatted briefly and walked together after entering the state assembly complex. The two have been at loggerheads since Thackeray parted ways with the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019 and formed the government with the help of the Nationalist Congress Party and Congress. The tensions between the …

Sena vs Sena: SC Reserves Order on Reviewing 2016 Nabam Rebia Verdict by Larger Bench; Team Shinde Objects
2 years, 1 month ago

Sena vs Sena: SC Reserves Order on Reviewing 2016 Nabam Rebia Verdict by Larger Bench; Team Shinde Objects

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on the aspect of whether or not to refer the 2016 Nabam Rebia case ruling, which restricted the power of the Speaker to examine a disqualification plea if a resolution is pending for his removal. A constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, reserved its order on the plea …

Uddhav Thackeray dares BJP to hold mid-term polls in Maharashtra, accuses it of plotting to finish Shiv Sena
2 years, 8 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray dares BJP to hold mid-term polls in Maharashtra, accuses it of plotting to finish Shiv Sena

India TV News  

Highlights Eknath Shinde-led govt won the trust vote in the Maharashtra Assembly today Uddhav Thackeray alleged it was the BJP's ploy to finish his party This is BJP's ploy to end the Shiv Sena, I dare them to hold mid-term polls in state, said Uddhav Maharashtra Floor Test: Against the backdrop of the Eknath Shinde-led government winning the trust vote …

Here is why BJP's move in Maharashtra is actually a masterstroke
2 years, 8 months ago

Here is why BJP's move in Maharashtra is actually a masterstroke

Op India  

Maharashtra, in the past two weeks, has seen a lot of political twists and turns. On 22nd June, when Eknath Shinde along with 30+ MLAs rebelled against the MVA government, Shiv Sena leadership did not made any serious effort to reconcile with them. In days to come, the MLAs withdrew their support from MVA and asked Shiv Sena leadership to …

Maharashtra Political Crisis Updates: Eknath Shinde Takes Oath as CM, Devendra Fadnavis as His Deputy; New Govt Holds First Cabinet Meeting
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra Political Crisis Updates: Eknath Shinde Takes Oath as CM, Devendra Fadnavis as His Deputy; New Govt Holds First Cabinet Meeting

News 18  

Maharashtra Political Crisis Updates:Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Thursday took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut had said that Maharashtra has lost a sensible and cultured chief minister in Uddhav Thackeray who has stepped down gracefully. …

Political scenario in Maharashtra paints very disturbing picture, says Governor, calls for floor test on Thursday
2 years, 8 months ago

Political scenario in Maharashtra paints very disturbing picture, says Governor, calls for floor test on Thursday

Firstpost  

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray will have to prove majority on the floor of the House on 30 June to retain power in the state amid the ongoing political crisis Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Wednesday wrote a letter to the state Legislative Assembly Secretary Rajendra Bhagat to convene a Special Session of the Assembly on 30 June at …

Maharashtra crisis: SC's relief to rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, BJP preps for floor test | 10 points
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra crisis: SC's relief to rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, BJP preps for floor test | 10 points

India TV News  

Highlights The faction - currently in a Guwahati hotel - erupted into joy and celebrations after SC ruling Shinde claimed support of 39 Sena MLAs, 11 independents or other parties, totalling to 48 Sources said BJP is preparing for the floor test, however, it won't ask for it Maharashtra Political Crisis: The Supreme Court on Monday granted relief to rebel …

Maharashtra Political Crisis: Here’s what we know so far
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra Political Crisis: Here’s what we know so far

Live Mint  

Amid the intensifying political crisis in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on 22 June asserted that Uddhav Thackeray will continue to be the chief minister of the state. The Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government is battling a survival crisis following the rebellion of senior Sena minister Eknath Shinde and a sizable number of MLAs belonging to the Uddhav …

Maharashtra crisis: Attend meeting or face action, Sena tells rebel MLAs
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra crisis: Attend meeting or face action, Sena tells rebel MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Amidst the ongoing political crisis in the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, the party on Wednesday gave an ultimatum to its MLAs asking them to attend an urgent meeting convened by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray at his residence, Varsha, at 5pm today, saying that whoever remains absent at the meeting will be considered to have decided to quit the party voluntarily …

Maharashtra political crisis deepens, Sena's Raut hints at assembly dissolution
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis deepens, Sena's Raut hints at assembly dissolution

Hindustan Times  

As Maharashtra political crisis deepens, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has hinted at the dissolution of the state assembly in a tweet. The comment comes hours after rebel Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde reached Assam after camping in a five-star hotel in Gujarat's Surat. Shinde, who was said to be a top lieutenant of chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, has rebelled against …

Maharashtra political crisis updates: Uddhav Thackeray moves out of official residence
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis updates: Uddhav Thackeray moves out of official residence

Live Mint  

Amid the intensifying political crisis in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday asserted that Uddhav Thackeray will continue to be the chief minister of the state. Shiv Sena's rebel MLAs led by rebel minister Eknath Shinde held a meeting in the hotel in Guwahati where they are staying after shifting from Surat. This comes after suspected cross-voting in …

Maharashtra political crisis: Essential to get out of MVA, Eknath Shinde after Uddhav's emotional appeal
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis: Essential to get out of MVA, Eknath Shinde after Uddhav's emotional appeal

India TV News  

Highlights Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde has asked Uddhav to leave MVA alliance In last two and a half years, MVA govt benefited only the alliance partners, Shinde tweeted Decisions need to be taken now in the interest of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde wrote on Twitter Maharashtra Political Crisis: Rebel Eknath Shinde, hours after Uddhav Thackeray's emotional appeal in a …

Maharashtra political crisis: Eknath Shinde writes to Governor, submits signature of 34 MLAs
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis: Eknath Shinde writes to Governor, submits signature of 34 MLAs

India TV News  

Highlights MVA govt is battling survival crisis following rebellion of Shinde Group of rebel Maharashtra MLAs, led by Shinde, were flown to Guwahati today morning Resolution said “there is enormous discontent amongst the cadre of the party" Maharashtra political crisis: Shiv Sena Legislature Party resolution carrying signatures of 34 rebel MLAs stating that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde remains as …

Maharashtra political turmoil live | Spotlight on Fadnavis as Maharashtra government battles crisis
2 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra political turmoil live | Spotlight on Fadnavis as Maharashtra government battles crisis

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra council polls for 10 seats resulted in a nail-biting finish with Bharatiya Janata Party yet again trumping over tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi - after the Rajya Sabha polls - by winning five out of ten seats. Spotlight on Fadnavis as Maharashtra government battles crisis Two successive defeats of the ruling MVA candidates in Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council …

Attempts made to topple Maharashtra govt, no unrest among allies, says CM Uddhav Thackeray
2 years, 11 months ago

Attempts made to topple Maharashtra govt, no unrest among allies, says CM Uddhav Thackeray

India Today  

On the day of the Marathi new year, Gudi Padwa, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said the talks about differences among the alliance partners of the state government were just rumours and that the alliance was standing firm, adding that attempts were being made to topple the government. Read: Fed a snake for 25 years, now it's hissing at us: …

BJP Remained Busy Trying to Topple Maharashtra Govt, Failed to Notice Welfare Measures: CM
4 years, 3 months ago

BJP Remained Busy Trying to Topple Maharashtra Govt, Failed to Notice Welfare Measures: CM

News 18  

On the eve of the winter session of Maharashtra legislature, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday attacked the BJP for accusing his government of "non- performance", saying the Opposition party was "so busy" trying to "topple" his government that it failed to notice various welfare measures being undertaken. Addressing a press conference, Thackeray hit out at Leader of Opposition in …

Sanjay Raut calls Maharashtra govt 'strong', dismisses speculation about its stability as Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar meet
4 years, 9 months ago

Sanjay Raut calls Maharashtra govt 'strong', dismisses speculation about its stability as Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar meet

Firstpost  

The two leaders met for about one-and-a-half hours late Monday evening, Raut said while dismissing speculations about the Thackeray-led government’s stability. Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with NCP president Sharad Pawar, senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on Tuesday while asserting that the state government is “strong”. The meeting between Thackeray and Pawar took place after …

BJP Launches Attack On Thackeray Govt Over Corona
4 years, 9 months ago

BJP Launches Attack On Thackeray Govt Over Corona

ABP News  

Mumbai: The BJP in Maharashtra has shed its reluctance to target the state government led by Uddhav Thackeray. Devendra Fadnavis along with several party workers held placards against the Thackeray government and organized a silent protest outside the BJP’s state office in Nariman Point, Mumbai. Apart from `Maharashtra Bachao Campaign’, senior BJP leader & former MP Kirit Somaiyya has been …

Maharashtra political crisis: So much for BJP's 'masterstroke'; party may have overplayed its hand in trusting NCP rebel Ajit Pawar
5 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis: So much for BJP's 'masterstroke'; party may have overplayed its hand in trusting NCP rebel Ajit Pawar

Firstpost  

Not until the news conference held by Sharad Pawar, the NCP chief, that we got an inkling of the family rift that may have presented the BJP an opportunity to exploit. Last 24 hours since Devendra Fadnavis was sworn-in as the chief minister for the second time with NCP leader Ajit Pawar as his deputy, the chain of events is …

Upset that Uddhav Thackeray is not the CM, Shiv Sena worker attempts suicide
5 years, 3 months ago

Upset that Uddhav Thackeray is not the CM, Shiv Sena worker attempts suicide

Op India  

A Shiv Sena supporter has allegedly attempted to end his life in Maharashtra’s Washim district after he was upset over party chief Uddhav Thackeray missing out on becoming the chief minister. As Jadhav got the news that Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the chief minister, an upset Jadhav inflicted several cuts on his hands with …

Maharashtra political drama recap in 7 points
5 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra political drama recap in 7 points

India TV News  

Maharashtra political drama recap in 7 points In the extraordinary political drama unfolding in Maharashtra since dawn on Saturday, it remains unclear precisely how many Nationalist Congress Party lawmakers are with Ajit Pawar in his decision to join hands with the BJP. Maharashtra political drama recap in 7 points The BJP-Shiv Sena won the Assembly elections in an alliance in …

Maharashtra: Prof Zaheer Syed ‘went into a shock and fell sick’ after BJP forms government in state with Ajit Pawar’s support
5 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra: Prof Zaheer Syed ‘went into a shock and fell sick’ after BJP forms government in state with Ajit Pawar’s support

Op India  

It is not only the politicians who went into a tizzy after BJP sprung a surprise and formed a government early morning on Saturday, hours after Shiv Sena had announced Uddhav Thackeray will be the chief minister of Maharashtra. One professor Zaheer Syed, who teaches English at a college in Gadchandur, some 43 kms away from Chandrapur in Maharashtra, ‘fell …

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