Shiv Sena pays left-handed compliment to Fadnavis
2 years, 2 months ago

Shiv Sena pays left-handed compliment to Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In a left-handed compliment to deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Shiv Sena has agreed with his view that the politics in Maharashtra was getting bitter and vengeful and that a détente was needed. However, the Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana has charged that the politics practised by the Bharatiya Janata Party had given a vengeful edge to the state’s otherwise convivial political eco-system. If leaders like Fadnavis rue this, then they must work to convert this venom into nectar,” said an editorial in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana on Friday. Shiv Sena insiders note that the split in the party induced by Eknath Shinde and his men and Shinde becoming the chief minister after edging out Fadnavis, who has been relegated to being his deputy, may have led to Thackeray and Fadnavis finding common cause in eventually undercutting Shinde.

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Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur
1 month ago

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur

ABP News  

The expansion of Maharashtra's Maha Yuti government under Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected soon, with the division of portfolios among the alliance's three major parties also likely to be finalized. According to sources, the Shiv Sena, led by former Chief Minister and current Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, may be allotted the Housing Ministry. New faces might be …

Why the stakes are high for Uddhav's Shiv Sena in Shivdi assembly seat
2 months ago

Why the stakes are high for Uddhav's Shiv Sena in Shivdi assembly seat

India Today  

Ironic as it may sound, a constituency that gave the undivided Shiv Sena its first political opening in the Maharashtra assembly polls will see the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the party face the electoral test without its traditional bow and arrow symbol, its identity for almost 35 years. In June 2022, Eknath Shinde split the Shiv Sena and toppled the …

For MVA, discussion on Maharashtra CM only after assembly polls
5 months, 1 week ago

For MVA, discussion on Maharashtra CM only after assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

The opposition coalition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi has decided to keep the contentious issue of chief ministership off the table for now. Shiv Sena even publicly said that Uddhav Thackeray should be declared the chief ministerial candidate. Shiv Sena publicly said that Uddhav Thackeray should be declared the chief ministerial candidate. A party leader said the top brass is not sure …

Not so simple: Splits in Maharashtra's political parties leave voters confused over new symbols, old loyalties
8 months ago

Not so simple: Splits in Maharashtra's political parties leave voters confused over new symbols, old loyalties

Hindustan Times  

Laxmibai, 81, a resident of Hatkanangale in western Maharashtra is a loyal Shiv Sena supporter. On the one hand, there is the Mahayuti comprising the BJP-Shinde-led Shiv Sena-Ajit Pawar-led NCP and on the other, the Maha Vikas Aghadi with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena along with Sharad Pawar-led NCP and the Congress party. For instance, in Baramati, a traditional NCP bastion …

Won’t remove ‘Hindu’, ‘Jai Bhavani’ from party’s election song, says Uddhav after EC issues notice
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Won’t remove ‘Hindu’, ‘Jai Bhavani’ from party’s election song, says Uddhav after EC issues notice

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India issued a notice to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena for using ”Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji“ and “Hindu ha tujha dharma” words in its campaign song for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, citing its religious connotations with a Hindu goddess. However, Mr. Thackeray responded defiantly, stating, “We will not remove these words under any circumstance.” He asked …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Opposition criticises Maharashtra Speaker’s verdict, BJP congratulates Shinde
1 year ago

Opposition criticises Maharashtra Speaker’s verdict, BJP congratulates Shinde

The Hindu  

As Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar delivered a crucial verdict on January 10 on the cross-petitions filed by the rival Shiv Sena factions seeking disqualification of each other’s MLAs, swift reactions ensued from leaders of various political parties. Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar said the verdict favouring Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Sena faction was “not surprising” but urged the …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Maharashtra: BJP trying to weaken Mumbai, only Shiv Sena can stop them, says Uddhav Thackeray
1 year, 2 months ago

Maharashtra: BJP trying to weaken Mumbai, only Shiv Sena can stop them, says Uddhav Thackeray

India TV News  

Uddhav Thackeray attacks BJP: Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray today said the BJP was trying to weaken the importance of Mumbai and all businesses and industries are being shifted to Gujarat. Addressing a conclave of veteran Shiv Sainiks, Thackeray said only Shiv Sena can stop the Bharatiya Janata Party in Maharashtra. "I see an opportunity in the crisis," he said …

Crisis in the Shiv Sena: What does it hold for Maharashtra politics?
1 year, 7 months ago

Crisis in the Shiv Sena: What does it hold for Maharashtra politics?

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 15, 2023 11:00 IST - 10 MINS READ At its core, the Shiv Sena, founded by Balasaheb Thackeray on June 19, 1966, was a regional and sectarian party championing Marathi pride. Shinde faction’s claims To avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law, Shinde claimed before the Election Commission that his was the real Shiv Sena. In February 2023, …

Maharashtra: Rift Between Shiv Sena And BJP? CM's Son Shrikant Shinde Offers To Resign
1 year, 7 months ago

Maharashtra: Rift Between Shiv Sena And BJP? CM's Son Shrikant Shinde Offers To Resign

ABP News  

New Delhi: A rift between Shiv Sena and BJP alliance in Maharashtra is likely to have evolved as Sena MP and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant Shinde on Friday slammed the BJP leaders in Kalyan-Dombivli unit for engaging in "selfish politics" and offered to resign from his post. The development comes a day after the local BJP leaders …

Shiv Sena Updates: Uddhav Asks Shinde to Resign on Moral Grounds After SC Verdict; CM Says Truth Has Won
1 year, 8 months ago

Shiv Sena Updates: Uddhav Asks Shinde to Resign on Moral Grounds After SC Verdict; CM Says Truth Has Won

News 18  

In a big relief for Chief Minister Eknath Shinde the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with the formation of the Shiv Sena government with the support of BJP, as Uddhav Thackeray resigned without facing a floor test. The Maharashtra political crisis had led to the fall of the three-party MVA government led by Uddhav Thackeray following a revolt …

Shiv Sena row: Uddhav Thackeray calls Election Commission 'bogus', says Shinde faction 'creepers, thieves'
1 year, 10 months ago

Shiv Sena row: Uddhav Thackeray calls Election Commission 'bogus', says Shinde faction 'creepers, thieves'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena row: Amid rift over the Election Commission's decision over Shiv Sena, leader Uddhav Thackeray attacked the EC for declaring the party faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the "real" Shiv Sena and allotting it the 'bow and arrow' symbol. While addressing the gathering in Matoshree on the occasion of Marathi Day, Thackeray said he no …

’Maha CM’s son gave supari to kill me…’: Sanjay Raut adds new twist to Sena row
1 year, 10 months ago

’Maha CM’s son gave supari to kill me…’: Sanjay Raut adds new twist to Sena row

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has written to the police alleging a ‘threat to life’ from Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son. The development came days after the Election Commission assigned the Shiv Sena name and symbol to the Shinde faction. Earlier on Friday the poll panel had recognised the Eknath Shinde-faction as the real Shiv Sena and assigned it …

Eknath Shinde calls crucial meeting of Shiv Sena national executive
1 year, 10 months ago

Eknath Shinde calls crucial meeting of Shiv Sena national executive

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will on Tuesday hold the national executive meeting of the Shiv Sena, days after the Election Commission recognised his faction as the real Shiv Sena and ordered allocation of the 'bow and arrow' poll symbol to it. “This would be the first party-level meeting to be chaired by CM Shinde, after the Election Commission's …

₹2,000 crore deal to ’purchase’ Shiv Sena name and symbol: Sanjay Raut
1 year, 10 months ago

₹2,000 crore deal to ’purchase’ Shiv Sena name and symbol: Sanjay Raut

Live Mint  

Sanjay Raut, leader of Shiv Sena Sunday claimed a "deal of ₹2000 crore" has taken place so far to "purchase" the Shiv Sena party name and its 'bow and arrow' symbol. Sanjay Raut also told reporters that the way the Election Commission of India recognised the faction led by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde as the real Shiv Sena was …

Won\'t get involved in row over allocation of Shiv Sena name and symbol: Sharad Pawar
1 year, 10 months ago

Won\'t get involved in row over allocation of Shiv Sena name and symbol: Sharad Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune: Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said he has clarified his stand on the Election Commission's decision to recognise Eknath Shinde-led faction as the real 'Shiv Sena' and allocation of the 'bow and arrow' poll symbol to it, and will not get involved in the controversy over it. In its decision on Friday, the EC allowed the …

Priyanka Chaturvedi slams EC's Shiv Sena decision; Pawar recalls Indira Gandhi
1 year, 10 months ago

Priyanka Chaturvedi slams EC's Shiv Sena decision; Pawar recalls Indira Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Priyanka Chaturvedi, a Rajya Sabha MP of the Shiv Sena, on Friday slammed the election commission's decision to recognise Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde faction's as the real Shiv Sena and hoped that the Supreme Cout will “stand up for constitutional morality”. In a big blow to Uddhav Thackeray, the election commission allotted the name ‘Shiv Sena’ and its poll …

Is it the end of the ‘Idea of Shiv Sena’?
1 year, 10 months ago

Is it the end of the ‘Idea of Shiv Sena’?

Hindustan Times  

On Friday evening, in a western suburb of Mumbai, several women were gathered at a playground. The Election Commission’s decision of allotting the name and the symbol of Shiv Sena to Eknath Shinde’s faction and disassociating the idea of the Shiv Sena from the Thackeray family will have far reaching ramifications for what is left of the Uddhav-led party. The …

Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde: A timeline of battle for ‘real’ Shiv Sena
1 year, 10 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde: A timeline of battle for ‘real’ Shiv Sena

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India has finally put an end to the tussle over the ‘real’ Shiv Sena after ordering the erstwhile ‘bow and arrow’ symbol and the name ‘Shiv Sena’ for team Eknath Shinde. The rival camp of Uddhav Thackeray has been allotted the name - Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray - and the ‘flaming torch’ symbol. October 2022: …

Sena Vs Sena: Uddhav Camp Says EC Working As BJP Agent. Shinde Calls Verdict 'Victory Of Balasaheb's Ideology'
1 year, 10 months ago

Sena Vs Sena: Uddhav Camp Says EC Working As BJP Agent. Shinde Calls Verdict 'Victory Of Balasaheb's Ideology'

ABP News  

Shiv Sena Symbol Row: After Election Commission allocated the party name "Shiv Sena" and poll symbol "bow and arrow" to the Eknath Shinde faction, Uddhav Thackeray faction's spokesperson Anand Dubey condemned the decision and stated: "the order is what we had suspected," news agency ANI reported. When matter is sub-judice before SC & no final decision has been taken, this …

Election Commission Recognises Eknath Shinde Group As Official "Shiv Sena", Allows Them To Use "Bow & Arrow" Symbol
1 year, 10 months ago

Election Commission Recognises Eknath Shinde Group As Official "Shiv Sena", Allows Them To Use "Bow & Arrow" Symbol

Live Law  

The Election Commission of India has recognised Eknath Shinde group as official "Shiv Sena", and allowed them to use official "Bow & Arrow" symbol and "Shiv Sena" name.Uddhav Thackeray camp has been allowed to use the name Shiv Sena and the symbol of "flaming torch" for the upcoming bye-elections in Maharashtra assembly.The order has been passed unanimously by. The Election …

Eknath Shinde faction is now 'real' Shiv Sena; EC entitles 'bow and arrow' poll symbol
1 year, 10 months ago

Eknath Shinde faction is now 'real' Shiv Sena; EC entitles 'bow and arrow' poll symbol

India TV News  

In a blow to Uddhav Thackeray, Election Commission on Friday recognised Eknath Shinde's led-faction as the real Shiv Sena and ordered the allocation of the 'bow and arrow' poll symbol to it. Deputy CM of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis congratulated Shinde and said "I heartily congratulate Chief Minister Eknathrao Shinde, who is fighting for Hindutva and truth, following the thoughts of …

Uddhav faction takes jibe at PM Modi's 'short-term politics' remark; questions Shinde-Fadnavis-led govt
2 years, 1 month ago

Uddhav faction takes jibe at PM Modi's 'short-term politics' remark; questions Shinde-Fadnavis-led govt

India TV News  

The Shiv Sena on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on "short-term politics not helping the country" and questioned the manner in which the Bharatiya Janata Party formed a government with the faction led by Eknath Shinde in Maharashtra. He said the "country's development cannot take place through shortcut politics" and that "some political parties are trying to destroy …

Uddhav Faction Of Sena Writes To EC On New Party Symbol And Name, Alleges Bias
2 years, 3 months ago

Uddhav Faction Of Sena Writes To EC On New Party Symbol And Name, Alleges Bias

ABP News  

New Delhi: Days after the Election Commission of India allotted new party symbols and names to both the Shiv Sena factions led by Udhhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the Thackeray faction wrote a letter to the poll body on Thursday, raising objections to the recent decisions and accused the ECI of bias, news agency ANI reported. Alleging …

Sena vs Sena: Team Thackeray Writes to EC Alleging 'Bias' in Deciding Party Name, Symbol
2 years, 3 months ago

Sena vs Sena: Team Thackeray Writes to EC Alleging 'Bias' in Deciding Party Name, Symbol

News 18  

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction has reportedly written a 12-point letter to the Election Commission of India alleging that there was bias in favour of the rival camp led by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde in allotting party symbol and names. The Election Commission on Monday allotted ‘flaming torch’ election symbol to the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena, rejecting …

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena alleges 'serious apprehension of bias' in allotment of party names, symbols
2 years, 3 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena alleges 'serious apprehension of bias' in allotment of party names, symbols

India TV News  

Alleging serious apprehension of bias, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Thursday wrote to EC raising its objection against recent decisions of the poll body in the matter of allotment of interim election symbol and name to the party. Shiv Sena in its letter to ECI stated, "Several communications & actions of ECI have given rise to …

Shiv Sena and CPI come together for Andheri East by-election
2 years, 3 months ago

Shiv Sena and CPI come together for Andheri East by-election

Op India  

On 12th October 2022, the Communist Party of India and Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena joined hands together to contest the upcoming by-elections of the Andheri east assembly constituency. But in the upcoming by-elections of the Andheri east seat, the two parties have come together to fight the alliance of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Eknath Shinde faction of Shiv Sena. …

Uddhav says his party workers will teach detractors a lesson
2 years, 3 months ago

Uddhav says his party workers will teach detractors a lesson

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said the Election Commission's move to freeze the 'Shiv Sena' name and the 'bow and arrow' symbol has angered his party workers who will teach their detractors a lesson. In an order on the dispute in the Shiv Sena, the Election Commission allotted 'ShivSena - Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray' as the party …

We will take ’Mashaal’ to every home, says Aaditya Thackeray on new poll symbol
2 years, 3 months ago

We will take ’Mashaal’ to every home, says Aaditya Thackeray on new poll symbol

Live Mint  

Son of Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray, Former Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray has said that the name given to their group by the Election Commission for next month's bypoll election in the state has Balasaheb Thackeray in it and they will take the 'Mashaal' symbol given by the poll panel to every home. Uddhav Thackeray …

Aaditya mocks rebels for claiming Sena, says Shinde is illegal CM, dirty politics taking place| Exclusive
2 years, 3 months ago

Aaditya mocks rebels for claiming Sena, says Shinde is illegal CM, dirty politics taking place| Exclusive

India Today  

In an exclusive interview with India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai, Aaditya Thackeray called Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde an "illegal CM" and added that "dirty politics is taking place" in the state. Mocking their claim to the Shiv Sena symbol, he said the Shinde faction will claim the UN symbol as theirs next. Aaditya's comment came a day after the Uddhav …

Battle for the Sena: On EC freezing Shiv Sena’s name and symbol
2 years, 3 months ago

Battle for the Sena: On EC freezing Shiv Sena’s name and symbol

The Hindu  

In an interim order on Monday, the Election Commission of India has allotted ‘Balasahebanchi Shivsena’ as the party name for the Eknath Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena, also asking it to furnish a fresh list of three symbols by Tuesday. The ECI’s preceding decision to freeze the name and the symbol of the Shiv Sena has followed precedent — …

Maharashtra: Uddhav camp gets 'mashaal' as poll symbol, Eknath Shinde camp told to submit fresh options
2 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra: Uddhav camp gets 'mashaal' as poll symbol, Eknath Shinde camp told to submit fresh options

Op India  

As the battle between current Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s faction of Shiv Sena and former CM Uddhav Thackeray’s faction continues over the Shiv Sena symbol, Election Commission has given mashaal as the symbol to Uddhav Thackeray faction. In addition, Uddhav Thackeray’s party name will be Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray whereas Eknath Shinde faction will be called Balasahebchi Shiv Sena. …

Maharashtra’s 2 Shiv Senas get new names, Uddhav’s party symbol is flaming torch
2 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra’s 2 Shiv Senas get new names, Uddhav’s party symbol is flaming torch

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena will be called the ‘Shiv Sena ’ and the rival faction led by chief minister Eknath Shinde will be ‘Balasahebanchi Shivsena’ for the upcoming by-elections, the Election Commission said in separate orders on interim names of the two parties on Monday. The Shiv Sena faction led by former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray will be …

Eknath Shinde Faction To Meet Election Commission Today Over Shiv Sena Poll Symbol
2 years, 3 months ago

Eknath Shinde Faction To Meet Election Commission Today Over Shiv Sena Poll Symbol

ABP News  

Before the Maharashtra assembly byelection in Andheri East, the Eknath Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena is scheduled to meet with the Election Commission today to lay claim for the party's "bow and arrow" election emblem, news agency PTI reported. The Shiv Sena's Shinde faction is believed to be trying to prevent the Uddhav Thackeray faction from running Rutuja Latke, …

Uddhav Thackeray demands mid-term elections in Maharashtra
2 years, 6 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray demands mid-term elections in Maharashtra

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday demanded mid-term elections in Maharashtra, and also asserted that nobody can take away his party's 'bow and arrow' symbol even as the rebel Sena faction has staked a claim to it. Thackeray said the Supreme Court's verdict on the disqualification plea of 16 rebel MLAs, scheduled to be given on July 11, …

Here is why BJP's move in Maharashtra is actually a masterstroke
2 years, 6 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 …

Taming the tiger: The Hindu Editorial on change of guard in Maharashtra
2 years, 6 months ago

Taming the tiger: The Hindu Editorial on change of guard in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The formation of a new government in Maharashtra on Thursday, led by Eknath Shinde, followed a nail-biting and unique script. The Bharatiya Janata Party conceded the Chief Minister’s post to Mr. Shinde who led a revolt in the Shiv Sena to unseat Uddhav Thackeray. As it turned out, Mr. Thackeray, son of Sena founder Bal Thackeray, could not manage the …

Can the real Shiv Sena please stand up? Battle over Sena party symbol is on the cards
2 years, 6 months ago

Can the real Shiv Sena please stand up? Battle over Sena party symbol is on the cards

India Today  

The high-decibel political drama in Maharashtra is coming to an end, with Eknath Shinde taking oath as the new chief minister of the state on Thursday evening. ONE SYMBOL, ONE PARTY, TWO CLAIMANTS Both Eknath Shinde and former CM Uddhav Thackeray have called their respective factions the real Shiv Sena. The next round of fighting will be for the Shiv …

Back to the street is only way ahead for Sena
2 years, 6 months ago

Back to the street is only way ahead for Sena

Hindustan Times  

The scale and nature of the rebellion in the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s covert attempts to topple the government are a conscious attempt to weaken the identity of the Shiv Sena as a political force in Maharashtra. While the Uddhav-led Shiv Sena struggles to keep itself afloat, the idea of Bal Thackeray’s Sena, which was seen on …

‘Shiv Sena and Balasaheb cannot be separated’; party writes to EC
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Shiv Sena and Balasaheb cannot be separated’; party writes to EC

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The 2-hour-long national executive meeting of the Shiv Sena on Saturday drove home the Thackeray family’s resolve to stake their claim on the party. Therefore, nobody except the party can use Shiv Sena and Balasaheb Thackeray.” Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray steps out of Sena Bhavan after holding an emergency meeting with all Shiv Sena National Executives on Saturday. …

Fight over Sena control deepens crisis in Maharashtra
2 years, 6 months ago

Fight over Sena control deepens crisis in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

The national executive of the Shiv Sena on Saturday passed a resolution that no other political outfit can use its name or that of its founder, late Bal Thackeray, while a group of rebel legislators, led by dissident MLA Eknath Shinde, said it has named itself Shiv Sena. Moving the proposal over the party’s name, Sena parliamentarian Arvind Sawant said: …

Maharashtra Political Crisis Updates: Dy Speaker Likely to Send Notices to 16 Sena Rebels, Say Sources
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra Political Crisis Updates: Dy Speaker Likely to Send Notices to 16 Sena Rebels, Say Sources

News 18  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday expressed determination to fight the political crisis gripping his government and took rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, saying Shinde’s son is a Lok Sabha MP and should his son Aaditya Thackeray not also grow politically as both sides showed no signs of backing down to break the four-day-old impasse. The 37 rebel …

Maharashtra political crisis: What to expect today in the Uddhav Thackeray-Eknath Shinde war
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis: What to expect today in the Uddhav Thackeray-Eknath Shinde war

India Today  

Maharashtra’s political crisis is deepening by the hour with the Eknath Shinde camp swelling and Uddhav Thackeray floundering as his Shiv Sena MLAs desert him. The Shiv Sena approached Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Assembly Narhari Zirwal and demanded that the membership of the rebel MLAs who didn't attend the party meeting on Thursday evening be cancelled. Last night, the Uddhav …

Tiger by the tail: The Hindu Editorial on the rebellion in the Shiv Sena
2 years, 6 months ago

Tiger by the tail: The Hindu Editorial on the rebellion in the Shiv Sena

The Hindu  

With a majority of the party legislators joining a rebellion led by Eknath Shinde, the Shiv Sena appears to be slipping out of the control of its chief and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The Maha Vikas Aghadi, the ruling tripartite alliance of the Shiv Sena, Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, is unravelling, and it is unclear what will …

Maharashtra political crisis: Eknath Shinde writes to Governor, submits signature of 34 MLAs
2 years, 6 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 …

Aaditya Thackeray likens Hindutva to hammering and chiselling of murtis
2 years, 9 months ago

Aaditya Thackeray likens Hindutva to hammering and chiselling of murtis

Op India  

Aaditya Thackeray, Maharashtra cabinet minister of Tourism and Environment, on Friday, offered a preposterous analogy to explain why his party, Shiv Sena, has departed from the hardline Hindutva ideology championed by his grandfather and founder of the party Balasaheb Thackeray. On being asked if Shiv Sena needs to do hardline Hindutva politics that its ideological fountainhead Balasaheb Thackeray was known …

Maharashtra Governor should show 'positive' intent through actions: Sanjay Raut on Nomination of MLCs
3 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra Governor should show 'positive' intent through actions: Sanjay Raut on Nomination of MLCs

India TV News  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday claimed discussions were good between Maharashtra Governor B S Koshyari and a delegation led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray over the state cabinet's request for the approval of 12 names as MLCs, and Koshyari should show his "positive" intentions through his actions. Chief Minister Thackeray and senior ministers met Koshyari at the Raj …

Bihar Elections 2020: Bal Thackeray-Era Jinx, Sushant Singh Rajput Case Haunts Shiv Sena’s Campaign
4 years, 2 months ago

Bihar Elections 2020: Bal Thackeray-Era Jinx, Sushant Singh Rajput Case Haunts Shiv Sena’s Campaign

News 18  

A Shiv Sena leader who was in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992 when the Babri Masjid was razed by frenzied kar sevaks, once narrated an anecdote which revealed the talismanic appeal that the late Sena supremo Bal Thackeray had over the adherents of aggressive Hindutva. However, despite Bal Thackeray’s charisma and image as a hardline Hindutva mascot, especially during the …

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