BJP urges Election Commission to take similar approach against poll code violations everywhere
1 year ago

BJP urges Election Commission to take similar approach against poll code violations everywhere

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 The BJP on Tuesday raised the issue of differing approaches of poll officials in different states to similar infractions by politicians and urged the Election Commission to take stringent measures at the right time. A BJP delegation, including Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and its general secretary Vinod Tawde, met the poll watchdog to highlight this "discrepancy". Tawde later told reporters that while action was recommended against Union minister Shobha Karandlaje, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Karnataka, for her controversial comments against Tamils, objectionable remarks of a Tamil Nadu minister have not drawn any censure. In this context, Tawde also highlighted Shiva Sena leader Sanjay Raut's comparison of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Mughal king Aurangzeb, considered by many a religious zealot.

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BJP trying to ‘erase Shivaji’ through its pursuit of Aurangzeb: Shiv Sena (UBT)
1 week, 3 days ago

BJP trying to ‘erase Shivaji’ through its pursuit of Aurangzeb: Shiv Sena (UBT)

The Hindu  

The politically charged controversy surrounding Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave continues in Maharashtra, with Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi ally Shiv Sena attacking the BJP for giving more importance to Aurangzeb than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The is conspiring to finish Aurangzeb along with his grave so that the heroes who fought him will also vanish along with him, a distortion of history.” …

Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slams BJP’s ‘divide and rule’ policy, warns of India becoming a ‘Hindu Pakistan’
1 week, 6 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 …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

Sanjay Raut's 'Mohan Bhagwat' retort to Eknath Shinde's Maha Kumbh criticism for Uddhav Thackeray
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3 weeks, 6 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, …

Suvendu Adhikari complains to poll body against Mamata Banerjee: Crossed all limits
1 month ago

Suvendu Adhikari complains to poll body against Mamata Banerjee: Crossed all limits

India Today  

West Bengal BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India on Friday against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of attempting to tarnish the poll body’s image. “Today, I have written a letter to the Hon'ble Chief Election Commissioner of India regarding Mamata Banerjee's blatant attempt to tarnish the image of …

BJP refutes Mamata’s allegations of voters’ list discrepancies
1 month ago

BJP refutes Mamata’s allegations of voters’ list discrepancies

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal have refuted allegations of discrepancies in voters’ lists made by the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. “In every ward and every booth, and places where the State’s ruling party has included 50 to 100 fake names, the BJP is leaving no stone unturned at the organisational level to monitor and flag discrepancies …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Aaditya Thackeray Meets Rahul Amid Uddhav Sena Anger Over Pawar-Shinde Bonhomie
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aaditya Thackeray Meets Rahul Amid Uddhav Sena Anger Over Pawar-Shinde Bonhomie

ABP News  

Shiv Sena-UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray and former Maharashtra minister met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Wednesday night. VIDEO | Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde received the Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav Award from NCP president Sharad Pawar at New Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi earlier today. #WATCH | Delhi | On Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde receiving the Mahadji Shinde Rashtra Gaurav …

‘Had Congress, AAP been together’: INDIA bloc leaders on Delhi election results
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Had Congress, AAP been together’: INDIA bloc leaders on Delhi election results

The Hindu  

With the Aam Aadmi Party poised to lose the Delhi Assembly elections after winning there thrice consecutively, and the BJP set to comfortably win, some INDIA bloc leaders lamented that the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party should have fought the polls together against the BJP. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday weighed in on the Delhi Election trends, …

Rahul Gandhi to EC: Why were 39 lakh voters added in Maharashtra after Lok Sabha polls?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to EC: Why were 39 lakh voters added in Maharashtra after Lok Sabha polls?

India TV News  

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, along with Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut and NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, on Friday alleged large-scale discrepancies in Maharashtra’s voter list ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Rahul Gandhi raises questions on sudden increase in voters Rahul Gandhi highlighted that while 32 lakh voters were added in Maharashtra over …

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
2 months 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 …

Telangana CM Revath Reddy says PM Modi's agenda to alter Constitution will be defeated
2 months ago

Telangana CM Revath Reddy says PM Modi's agenda to alter Constitution will be defeated

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to alter the Constitution from day one of assuming office, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that “Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan Rally” is not an election rally but a battle between the Gandhi family, which wants to protect the Constitution, and Godse family that wants to change it. The chief …

Saif Ali Khan Attack: If there are Bangladeshis in Mumbai, who is responsible? Asks Sanjay Raut
2 months, 1 week ago

Saif Ali Khan Attack: If there are Bangladeshis in Mumbai, who is responsible? Asks Sanjay Raut

ABP News  

In the backdrop of attack on actor Saif Ali Khan and ahead of Mumbai Municipal Elections, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has accused Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government for neglecting the issue of Bangladeshis earlier, and now worring about it during the time of elections, as quoted by news agency ANI. Questioning the Union Home Minister and Defence Minister …

Delhi Assembly polls: BJP alleges irregularities in electoral roll
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly polls: BJP alleges irregularities in electoral roll

The Hindu  

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva raised concerns on Tuesday over alleged irregularities in the voter list, ahead of the February 5 Assembly polls in the National Capital. Accompanied by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj and senior party leader Om Pathak, Mr. Sachdeva met Election Commission officials to highlight their grievances. He also alleged that Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind …

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

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

India Today  

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

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

DC Edit | Sena blow to Cong, INDIA bloc

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Uddhav 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 …

Maharashtra: Rift Widens In INDIA Bloc? Shiv Sena (UBT) Announces Decision To Go Solo In Local Body Polls
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Rift Widens In INDIA Bloc? Shiv Sena (UBT) Announces Decision To Go Solo In Local Body Polls

ABP News  

In a massive setback for the INDIA Bloc in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday announced that the Uddhav sena will contest the upcoming municipal corporation elections in Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur, and various local bodies alone. He also said that the INDIA bloc and MVA alliances were for the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, news agency PTI reported. …

Sanjay Raut blames Congress as crack widens in INDIA bloc ahead of Delhi Assembly Election
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Elections over, rivalry gone?
3 months, 1 week ago

Elections over, rivalry gone?

Hindustan Times  

With Mahayuti returning to power with a thumping majority by winning 235 out of 288 seats and reducing opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi to just 50 seats, it looked like the coming five years would see a clear dominance of the ruling parties. Nagpur, Dec 15 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a press conference ahead of the swearing-in ceremony …

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 …

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 …

‘If you don’t know how to fight polls…': BJP to Rahul Gandhi after Omar Abdullah's jibe at INDIA ally Cong
3 months, 1 week ago

‘If you don’t know how to fight polls…': BJP to Rahul Gandhi after Omar Abdullah's jibe at INDIA ally Cong

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi should stop blaming electronic voting machines if the Congress cannot figure out its election strategy. The BJP leader alleged that the opposition INDIA bloc was a “scam” as the alliance partners fight polls “separately” and try to project different leaders as the face of the alliance. Patra's …

Thackeray slams Modi over attacks on Hindus in B’desh
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thackeray slams Modi over attacks on Hindus in B’desh

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday attacked prime minister Narendra Modi over alleged atrocities on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, saying a prime minister who was said to have stopped the war between Russia and Ukraine for some time should use his powers to stop attacks on Hindus in the neighbouring country. Thackeray slams Modi over attacks …

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 …

How MVA lost the plot in the Maharashtra assembly polls
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How MVA lost the plot in the Maharashtra assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Though the Maharashtra elections were widely expected to be closely contested, they turned out to be far from that. A significant blow to the MVA has been its diminished grip on Maharashtra’s political economy over the last five years, mainly caused by the defection of Shinde and Ajit Pawar, who were instrumental in managing extensive patronage networks and resource allocation …

Election Commission agrees to review Congress concerns on Maharashtra polls
4 months ago

Election Commission agrees to review Congress concerns on Maharashtra polls

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India on Saturday asserted that a transparent process had been followed as far as Maharashtra Assembly polls were concerned even as it assured the Congress of a review of all their legitimate concerns and invited the party for a meeting on December 3. The Congress’ chief allegations pertained to “Arbitrary deletion of voters and subsequent addition …

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 …

Next Maharashtra CM From BJP As Shiv Sena Extends White Flag — Top Points From Eknath Shinde Presser
4 months ago

Next Maharashtra CM From BJP As Shiv Sena Extends White Flag — Top Points From Eknath Shinde Presser

ABP News  

Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that the Shiv Sena would support the BJP’s choice for the Chief Minister's post. Speaking at a press conference in Thane, Shinde sought to dispel rumours of discord within the Mahayuti alliance Reading the indications, it became clear that the next chief minister will be from BJP's side but whether that name is Devendra Fadnavis …

‘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 …

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs
4 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray takes loyalty affidavits from Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Following his party’s rout in the Maharashtra assembly elections, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting with his 20 newly elected MLAs on Monday, during which he made them sign affidavits of loyalty to the party. Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray with party leader Sanjay Raut during a press conference after the results of the Maharashtra Assembly …

Sanjay Raut blames ex-Chief Justice Chandrachud for Maharashtra poll drubbing
4 months ago

Sanjay Raut blames ex-Chief Justice Chandrachud for Maharashtra poll drubbing

India Today  

In the wake of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has made explosive claims, blaming former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for the Maha Vikas Aghadi's defeat. Raut's explosive remark comes after his earlier statement wherein he accused the Mahayuti alliance of "stealing" seats. The Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray managed just 20 seats, …

Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024: Mixed results for turncoats
4 months ago

Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024: Mixed results for turncoats

The Hindu  

As results trickle in for the election to the 288-seat Maharashtra Assembly, the Mahayuti alliance is positioned for a clean sweep across Maharashtra. Dinesh Pardeshi, another BJP to Shiv Sena turncoat, is trailing behind Shiv Sena’s Ramesh Nanasaheb Bornare in Vaijpur, by a margin of more than 41,000 votes. Former Maharashtra Minister Harshvardhan Patil, who jumped ship from BJP to …

Maharashtra election results: MVA leaders question EVMs as Mahayuti takes massive lead
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra election results: MVA leaders question EVMs as Mahayuti takes massive lead

Hindustan Times  

As result trends show the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance to be on its way to a massive victory in Maharashtra, the opposition group Maha Vikas Aghadi is sparking a row over the electronic voting machine. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi termed the results trend as a "surprise", asking how such a difference occurred in the numbers. TRACK …

'Fishy': Sanjay Raut's 'conspiracy' reaction to Mahayuti's strong performance in Maharashtra
4 months, 1 week ago

'Fishy': Sanjay Raut's 'conspiracy' reaction to Mahayuti's strong performance in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra election result: As the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance consolidated its lead amid counting for the Maharashtra assembly election, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on Saturday that early elections point to a conspiracy. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut addressing media outside Saamana office, in Mumbai "I see a big conspiracy in this," he told reporters as early trends showed that …

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election: As trends showed the BJP-led Mahayuti leading with over 200 seats in Maharashtra assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Saturday refused to accept the result and alleged a conspiracy. Stating that 'kuch toh gadbad hai', Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut questioned on what basis Eknath Shinde was getting 56 seats while Ajit Pawar's camp was getting over …

Mahayuti appears set to sweep Maharashtra polls, JMM-led bloc ahead in Jharkhand
4 months, 1 week ago

Mahayuti appears set to sweep Maharashtra polls, JMM-led bloc ahead in Jharkhand

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party -led ruling Mahayuti appeared set to sweep the Maharashtra polls and retain power as was leading on 205 out of 288 seats while the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led grouping was ahead in Jharkhand, according to the Election Commission of India website. The BJP was leading on 115 seats in Maharashtra while allies Shiv Sena on 56, …

Election results: Politicians react as Mahayuti wins big in Maharashtra, JMM in Jharkhand
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4 months, 1 week ago

Election results: Politicians react as Mahayuti wins big in Maharashtra, JMM in Jharkhand

Live Mint  

The counting of votes for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections took place on Saturday — with the Mahayuti alliance and the JMM winning the polls. Here's what political parties say about the crucial elections On Maharashtra elections, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on Friday, "The results will be out tomorrow. Exuding confidence, Jharkhand BJP leader Babulal Marandi said, …

Maha Vikas Aghadi crumbles, blames EVMs, delays and 'Ladla Bhai' Adani
4 months, 1 week ago

Maha Vikas Aghadi crumbles, blames EVMs, delays and 'Ladla Bhai' Adani

India Today  

After besting the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance suffered a devastating defeat in the state assembly polls. The ruling Mahayuti coalition swept the elections, securing a commanding lead in over 200 of the 288 seats up for grabs, while the MVA — comprising Congress, Shiv Sena, and Sharad Pawar’s …

Aaditya Thackeray wins Worli, asks if people voted or EVMs after NDA stunner
4 months, 1 week ago

Aaditya Thackeray wins Worli, asks if people voted or EVMs after NDA stunner

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray won the Worli Assembly constituency in Mumbai by a slight margin, defeating Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora. Aaditya Thackeray defeated Milind Deora by a margin of 8,801 votes, but expressed shock over the Maha Vikas Aghadi's performance in the state despite the Opposition punching way above its weight in the Lok Sabha polls in the …

BJP faces setback ahead of poll verdict as its Mumbai secretary joins Uddhav Sena
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP faces setback ahead of poll verdict as its Mumbai secretary joins Uddhav Sena

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In a dramatic political turn ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election results, the BJP suffered a major setback as Sachin Shinde, its Mumbai secretary and a prominent Mahim leader, defected to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena on Friday. BJP faces setback ahead of poll verdict as its Mumbai secretary joins Uddhav Sena Shinde, accompanied by his loyal supporters, was welcomed …

Case against Sena (UBT)’s Kedar Dighe for ‘influencing voters’
4 months, 1 week ago

Case against Sena (UBT)’s Kedar Dighe for ‘influencing voters’

Hindustan Times  

THANE: Thane witnessed a high-voltage drama early on Wednesday as a complaint was registered against Kedar Dighe, the Shiv Sena candidate contesting the assembly election against chief minister Eknath Shinde from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency. Case against Sena ’s Kedar Dighe for ‘influencing voters’ According to the First Information Report, Dighe and his supporters were allegedly distributing liquor and cash to …

Mumbai voting highlights: Kareena Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor, Bollywood votes like never before
4 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai voting highlights: Kareena Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor, Bollywood votes like never before

Hindustan Times  

Ranbir Kapoor shows his inked finger after voting at the Maharashtra Assembly Elections. Election officials had been working around the clock to finalise preparations, while security arrangements have been tightened across polling booths to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting experience for all citizens. Key leaders in the fray include Chief Minister Eknath Shinde from Kopri- Pachpakhadi, where he faces …

Where do Mahayuti, Maha Vikas Aghadi stand as Maharashtra votes today
4 months, 1 week ago

Where do Mahayuti, Maha Vikas Aghadi stand as Maharashtra votes today

India Today  

Maharashtra heads to the polls today in a crucial assembly election across 288 constituencies, with the ruling Mahayuti coalition--comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction--facing off against the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes Congress, Shiv Sena, and Sharad Pawar-led NCP. Key issues for voters range from unemployment and inflation to agricultural distress and demands for caste-based …

Maharashtra polls: Uddhav or Shinde, whose Sena will Thane choose?
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra polls: Uddhav or Shinde, whose Sena will Thane choose?

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In 1967, a fledgling Shiv Sena began to capture the imagination of the people by championing the cause of the Marathi manoos. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Thane, which borders Mumbai, was then largely a city of middle-class Maharashtrians and working-class people, mostly employed in factories in the Thane-Belapur belt. Of the four assembly …

Rahul Gandhi takes ’tempo’ jibe at PM Modi over cash-for-votes row in poll-bound Maharashtra – ’from whose SAFE did…’
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4 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi takes ’tempo’ jibe at PM Modi over cash-for-votes row in poll-bound Maharashtra – ’from whose SAFE did…’

Live Mint  

Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi took a ‘tempo’ jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday after Vinod Tawde, Bhartiya Janata Party general secretary, was caught in a political row over allegedly distributing money for votes in poll-bound Maharashtra. Who looted the public's money and sent you in the tempo,” Gandhi, the leader of oppostion in Lok Sabha wrote in Hindi …

Uddhav Thackeray has Congress's votebank, Sena voters with us: Eknath Shinde
4 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav Thackeray has Congress's votebank, Sena voters with us: Eknath Shinde

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, accusing him of relying on Congress's vote bank for the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking to India Today TV, Shinde said that Shiv Sena 's marginal success in the recent Lok Sabha elections was due to Congress's support rather than its own strength. Similar …

PM Modi, Shah spreading anti-reservation lie against Rahul Gandhi: Priyanka
4 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi, Shah spreading anti-reservation lie against Rahul Gandhi: Priyanka

Deccan Chronicle  

Shirdi/Kolhapur: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of spreading lies that Rahul Gandhi is against reservations. Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi because he wants a caste census to be conducted, she alleged while canvassing for MVA for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections. Maharashtra …

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