Raut blames former CJI Chandrachud for MVA’s defeat in Maharashtra polls
4 months ago

Raut blames former CJI Chandrachud for MVA’s defeat in Maharashtra polls

The Hindu  

A day after the landslide victory of the Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra election, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut blamed former Chief Justice of India D.Y. ALSO FOLLOW: Maharashtra Government formation LIVE updates: Mahayuti alliance to form government on November 25, CM face to be decided collectively Mr. Raut was referring to disqualification pleas against the MLAs who sided with Eknath Shinde in 2022 after the split in undivided Shiv Sena. He also questioned Chief Minister Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s victory and asked, “What great did they do to get people’s verdict?” On the Chief Minister’s post, Mr. Raut said, that the “Gujarat lobby” will decide. NCP leader Sanjay Shirsat suggested that Mr. Raut use his energy for the Shiv Sena and sarcastically thanked him for contributing to Mahayuti’s victory through his unnecessary chatter.

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Uddhav never phoned Rane for Aaditya, says Raut
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5 days, 2 hours ago

Uddhav never phoned Rane for Aaditya, says Raut

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that his party chief Uddhav Thackeray had never called up senior BJP leader Narayan Rane for keeping his son Aaditya Thackeray’s name out of the Disha Salian’s controversial death case. **EDS: TV GRAB** New Delhi: Shiv Sena member Sanjay Raut speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, …

Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slams BJP’s ‘divide and rule’ policy, warns of India becoming a ‘Hindu Pakistan’
1 week, 5 days ago

Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slams BJP’s ‘divide and rule’ policy, warns of India becoming a ‘Hindu Pakistan’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, accusing it of spreading communal hatred and pushing India towards becoming a ‘Hindu Pakistan’. The term ‘Hindu Pakistan’, when used in reference to India, expresses the concern that the country may transform into a Hindu counterpart of Pakistan and its secular fabric will be dismantled, minorities …

Raut says BJP rule worse than Aurangzeb’s
2 weeks ago

Raut says BJP rule worse than Aurangzeb’s

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai:Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday made a stinging attack on the BJP saying the saffron party’s rule in Maharashtra is worse than that of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. The Shiv Sena leader was responding to a question on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ remarks that “everyone” feels Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar should be removed, but it must be done …

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Uddhav Thackeray challenges Devendra Fadnavis to carry out sop promises, slams RSS
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Uddhav Thackeray challenges Devendra Fadnavis to carry out sop promises, slams RSS

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday declared that the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi alliance lost in the assembly polls as it was “careless”. The Sena chief challenged CM Devendra Fadnavis to announce a waiver for farmers and increase the monetary assistance to underprivileged women under the Ladki Bahin scheme from ₹1,500 to ₹2,100 per month. Party MP and Shinde’s son …

Amit Shah asked Shinde to merge his Shiv Sena with the BJP, claims Raut
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Amit Shah asked Shinde to merge his Shiv Sena with the BJP, claims Raut

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah allegedly asked Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde to merge his Shiv Sena with the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut claimed on Sunday. He also said that Mr. Shah had declined Mr. Shinde’s demand of considering him for the Chief Minister’s position. In his column ‘Rokhthok’ in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana, Mr. …

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday slammed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde over his criticism of Uddhav Thackeray for not attending the Maha Kumbh. Raut turned the tables on Shinde by asking why he did not question RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Raut asked Shinde why he did not question RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's absence from the Maha Kumbh, …

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 …

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 …

Udhav Sena left red faced after alliance partner Sharad Pawar feliticitates Eknath Shinde, asks 'how can he honour a betrayer'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Udhav Sena left red faced after alliance partner Sharad Pawar feliticitates Eknath Shinde, asks 'how can he honour a betrayer'

Op India  

The Shiv Sena strongly criticised its ally, NCP leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday for felicitating Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, highlighting rifts within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut stated that honouring someone who played a key role in splitting the Shiv Sena and “weakening Maharashtra” was a serious insult to the sentiments of the Marathi …

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rift in MVA? Sharad Pawar praises Eknath Shinde; Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena frowns, NCP-SP says ‘no need for politics in …’

Live Mint  

Sharad Pawar felicitated Eknath Shinde during an event in Delhi on on Tuesday — drawing sharp criticism from the allied Shiv Sena. The Uddhav Thackeray led faction claimed that the move had hurt the “sentiments of Marathi people” and deemed the Deputy Chief Minister an “enemy of Maharashtra”. The Shiv Sena leader however contended that Pawar should not have attended …

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, …

Shinde still in shock at losing CM post, says Saamna column
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shinde still in shock at losing CM post, says Saamna column

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A day after Shiv Sena leader and state minister Sanjay Shirsat said that the two Shiv Senas could reunite, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut remarked in the Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamna’ that the relationship between CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde was strained, and this could be seen on a daily basis. Shinde still in shock at losing …

Shiv Sena mouthpiece claims tension between Fadnavis and Shinde
1 month, 3 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 …

SIT to probe alleged conspiracy to frame Fadnavis, Shinde during MVA rule
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SIT to probe alleged conspiracy to frame Fadnavis, Shinde during MVA rule

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In a major development, the BJP-led Mahayuti government will set up a Special Investigation Team to investigate an alleged conspiracy to frame chief minister and then opposition leader Devendra Fadnavis, and deputy chief minister and then urban development minister Eknath Shinde, during the tenure of the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra. MVA filed false cases against Fadnavis and …

Sanjay Raut claims 'some in BJP' want alliance with Uddhav Sena, Fadnavis retorts
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut claims 'some in BJP' want alliance with Uddhav Sena, Fadnavis retorts

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has claimed that some leaders from the ruling BJP wished for an alliance with the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, an assertion rejected by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. You split our party and gave what we were rightfully demanding to Eknath Shinde," Raut said on Thursday when asked if leaders in the Sena wanted an alliance …

Sanjay Raut blames BJP for Kumbh Mela chaos, calls for army's involvement
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut blames BJP for Kumbh Mela chaos, calls for army's involvement

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday, launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the Uttar Pradesh government over Prayagraj's Kumbh Mela management, alleging severe lapses that led to casualties on Thursday. Sanjay Raut, the head of the Shiv Sena, attacked the Uttar Pradesh government and the BJP harshly on Thursday for allegedly causing serious mistakes that resulted in …

Na ghar ka na ghat ka: Shiv Sena MP says Sanjay Raut threw Uddhav Thackeray in a ‘deep hole’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Na ghar ka na ghat ka: Shiv Sena MP says Sanjay Raut threw Uddhav Thackeray in a ‘deep hole’

Live Mint  

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Tueesday launched a blistering attack on Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. Mhaske also added, "Sanjay Raut threw Uddhav Thackeray into a deep hole". On Tuesday, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole said his party does not feel the need to reply to Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's statements as "Raut is not an …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena makes big announcement, to contest Mumbai, Thane and Nagpur municipal polls alone
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena makes big announcement, to contest Mumbai, Thane and Nagpur municipal polls alone

Live Mint  

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena made a surprising announcement on Saturday, January 10, regarding local body elections, sparking concerns over the opposition INDIA bloc's unity, PTI reported. Shiv Sena declared it would contest the local body polls independently amid a blame game following the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s defeat in the state assembly elections. Besides, Sanjay Raut suggested that the INDIA …

Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest local elections independently, breaking from MVA
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest local elections independently, breaking from MVA

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Sanjay Raut, leader of Shiv Sena, announced on Saturday that his party would contest all local body elections independently, stepping away from its alliance with the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi coalition. He confirmed that Shiv Sena would contest civic polls independently in Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and Nagpur, emphasising the need to provide opportunities to party workers and expand their base. …

Shiv Sena(UBT) to go solo in upcoming municipal elections, says Sanjay Raut
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena(UBT) to go solo in upcoming municipal elections, says Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

Amid the brewing tensions in the Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance bloc, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has faced another setback, with Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday announcing that the party intends to run solo for the upcoming municipal corporation in Mumbai and Nagpur. Mr. Raut’s statement has come after the blame game began in the MVA over …

Shiv Sena (UBT) to go solo in Mumbai, Nagpur municipal elections, announces Sanjay Raut
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) to go solo in Mumbai, Nagpur municipal elections, announces Sanjay Raut

India TV News  

Shiv Sena to go solo in Mumbai, Nagpur municipal elections, announces Sanjay Raut The senior Shiv Sena leader said that the decision comes with the view of strengthening the party at the local level. Amid the increasing tensions in the INDIA bloc, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday announced that his party will go solo in the upcoming municipal …

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar to voters in Baramati: 'You have voted for me, does not mean you have become my master'

India TV News  

Ajit Pawar controversial statement: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his temper during an event on Sunday, addressing the people of his constituency, Baramati. In the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party alliance, known as 'Mahayuti', secured a resounding victory, winning 230 out of 288 seats. Shinde's faction of Shiv Sena claimed …

Was Sanjay Raut assaulted by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers at Matoshree? Watch viral video
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Was Sanjay Raut assaulted by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers at Matoshree? Watch viral video

Op India  

On 1st January, it was reported that Sanjay Raut was attacked by members of Shiv Sena at Matoshree, the residence of Uddhav Thackeray in Bandra, Mumbai. The event transpired during a recent meeting organised by the Shiv Sena chief to evaluate his party’s standing in Mumbai, where municipal elections are anticipated in the coming months. The meeting was also convened …

Sanjay Raut Claims Indian Economy Deteriorated in Modi Regime
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sanjay Raut Claims Indian Economy Deteriorated in Modi Regime

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the country’s progress has declined under Modi’s regime. Modi had spoken about making India the world’s third largest economy of five trillion, but the World Bank proved Mr Modi a liar,” the Rajya Sabha MP said. Claiming that scams and frauds have increased in the …

Sanjay Raut hints at Uddhav Sena's solo fight in Mumbai civic polls
3 months, 1 week ago

Sanjay Raut hints at Uddhav Sena's solo fight in Mumbai civic polls

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday hinted that his party, led by Uddhav Thackeray, may contest the upcoming Mumbai local body polls alone, without an alliance with Congress and Sharad Pawar’s NCP. Raut said that party workers are demanding to contest the Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls alone and mentioned that the party chief will take a decision after consulting …

Bombay High Court Upholds Election Of Shiv Sena Shinde Faction's Ravindra Waikar To Lok Sabha From Mumbai
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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

Bombay HC dismisses Sena (UBT) leader Kirtikar’s petition against Ravindra Waikar’s Lok Sabha poll victory
3 months, 1 week ago

Bombay HC dismisses Sena (UBT) leader Kirtikar’s petition against Ravindra Waikar’s Lok Sabha poll victory

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Shiv Sena leader Amol Kirtikar challenging the victory of Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Waikar in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The election petition filed by Mr. Kirtikar has raised questions on the vote-counting process during the Lok Sabha election. He demanded the High Court to invalidate Mr. Waikar’s election …

Chaos erupts in Maharashtra council over Shinde's political jibes
3 months, 1 week ago

Chaos erupts in Maharashtra council over Shinde's political jibes

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Legislative Council descended into disorder on Thursday when senior Shiv Sena member Anil Parab challenged Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for derailing a discussion on the Governor's speech into political point-scoring. Shinde's speech, peppered with sarcastic remarks aimed at absent Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, drew sharp protests from Opposition members. When opposition members suggested the Chief …

Bombay High Court dismisses plea against Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Waikar's victory in Lok Sabha elections
3 months, 1 week ago

Bombay High Court dismisses plea against Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Waikar's victory in Lok Sabha elections

India TV News  

The Bombay High Court today dismissed a petition filed by Shiv Sena candidate Amol Kirtikar challenging the win of rival Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Waikar in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Kirtikar, belonging to the Shiv Sena headed by Uddhav Thackeray, in his plea, claimed that on the counting da,y he filed an application seeking a recount of the votes …

Court dismisses Uddhav Sena leader's plea against Mahayuti MP's Lok Sabha win
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3 months, 1 week ago

Court dismisses Uddhav Sena leader's plea against Mahayuti MP's Lok Sabha win

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Shiv Sena leader Amol Kirtikar challenging the victory of rival Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar in the Lok Sabha elections. Kirtikar had lost to Waikar of Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena in the Mumbai North-West constituency by a narrow margin of 48 votes in the parliamentary elections held earlier this …

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

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

India Today  

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

Sanjay Raut moves court in defamation complaint against him, Minister's reply sought
3 months, 1 week ago

Sanjay Raut moves court in defamation complaint against him, Minister's reply sought

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Monday issued a notice to Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Dada Bhuse in response to a plea filed by Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in connection with a defamation case filed against him by Bhuse. The article was based on Raut’s own complaint to the ED, which, in turn, referenced a 2018 complaint filed …

BJP's Narayan Rane seeks dismissal of Uddhav Sena MP's plea over Lok Sabha win
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Narayan Rane seeks dismissal of Uddhav Sena MP's plea over Lok Sabha win

India Today  

BJP leader and former Union minister Narayan Rane has filed an intervention application opposing the election petition filed by Shiv Sena MP Vinayak Raut, who challenged Rane's election from the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency in Maharashtra. The IA, filed through advocate Satish Maneshinde, seeks "summary dismissal" of Raut's plea as there is absence of material facts and particulars. Raut’s plea, filed through …

After Maharashtra poll debacle, Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut calls for Syria-like coup in India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

After Maharashtra poll debacle, Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut calls for Syria-like coup in India

Op India  

Weeks after the Maharashtra assembly elections that resulted in a resounding victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, Shiv Sena UBT leader is still in denial about the poll outcome and insinuated that a Syria-like coup can happen in India to force a regime change and “safeguard democracy.” “How can you blame the opposition when the democracy is being killed? It …

MVA ‘boycotts’ Fadnavis' swearing-in, Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde
3 months, 3 weeks ago

MVA ‘boycotts’ Fadnavis' swearing-in, Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Behind the glitter of the swearing-in ceremony of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his two deputies on Thursday, bitterness simmered in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition. Prominent opposition leaders stayed away from the grand event, including former chief ministers such as NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. Mumbai, Dec 05 …

BJP used, tossed Shinde, will never become CM again: Sanjay Raut
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP used, tossed Shinde, will never become CM again: Sanjay Raut

The Hindu  

With the BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis being sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister once again, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday declared that the “Shinde era is over” as the BJP has “tossed him aside”, in a jibe against the outgoing CM and his one-time party colleague. “The fact is that Eknath Shinde’s two years of Chief Ministerial era is …

UBT Sena to Protest Against Fadnavis’s Swearing in
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UBT Sena to Protest Against Fadnavis’s Swearing in

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena will hold demonstrations on Thursday to protest the swearing in ceremony of the new Mahayuti government headed by Devendra Fadnavis. The new Mahayuti government has won with the help of EVMs manipulation and not by people’s mandate, the Shiv Sena alleged. Hence, a sit-in agitation and protests will be held on behalf of all …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

Uddhav Sena leader blames Congress's 'overconfidence' for Maharashtra rout
4 months ago

Uddhav Sena leader blames Congress's 'overconfidence' for Maharashtra rout

India Today  

Fissures emerged in the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi following its rout in the Maharashtra Assembly polls with Shiv Sena leader Ambadas Danve blaming the Congress for being "overconfident" after the Lok Sabha polls. The MVA mustered only 46 of 288 seats in Maharashtra with the Shiv Sena getting 20, Congress 16 and Sharad Pawar's NCP 10 in the November 20 …

Cracks in Maha Vikas Aghadi after humiliating defeat in assembly polls? SS (UBT) pressures Uddhav Thackeray to go solo in upcoming polls, Raut says no rift in MVA
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4 months ago

Cracks in Maha Vikas Aghadi after humiliating defeat in assembly polls? SS (UBT) pressures Uddhav Thackeray to go solo in upcoming polls, Raut says no rift in MVA

Op India  

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in the state of Maharashtra seems discontented following its disastrous defeat in the recently held state assembly elections. After the humiliating defeat of the alliance, Shiv Sena chairman Uddhav Thackeray is under pressure from its party leaders to exit the coalition to contest alone in upcoming elections, particularly the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. The …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Shiv Sena to back BJP’s decision on Maharashtra CM post, Patole accuses party of 'pressuring Shinde'
4 months ago

Shiv Sena to back BJP’s decision on Maharashtra CM post, Patole accuses party of 'pressuring Shinde'

New Indian Express  

When asked if he was dismayed about not receiving a second term as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde dismissed the notion, stating, "There is no such thing. Shinde added that a meeting in Delhi with Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday would finalise the modalities for forming the next government, including decisions on deputy chief ministers. Referring to his role, …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Shiv Sena MP calls for Bihar pattern in Maharashtra, pushing Eknath Shinde for CM amid support for Devendra Fadnavis
4 months ago

Shiv Sena MP calls for Bihar pattern in Maharashtra, pushing Eknath Shinde for CM amid support for Devendra Fadnavis

The Hindu  

Bihar pattern should be implemented in Maharashtra whereby the Chief Minister’s position should be given to a smaller regional party though the BJP has the largest seat share, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said in Mumbai on Monday. On a day when a delegation of Sena leaders paid a courtesy visit to BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, pressure mounted on the …

Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls
4 months ago

Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers, claiming there were irregularities with the electronic voting machines. The BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly elections, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi managed 46 seats, with Shiv Sena winning just 20 out of 95 seats it contested. Hence, …

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