Eknath Shinde: The Auto Driver Who Punctured Uddhav's Three-Wheeler Govt to Become Maharashtra CM
2 years, 8 months ago

Eknath Shinde: The Auto Driver Who Punctured Uddhav's Three-Wheeler Govt to Become Maharashtra CM

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Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, the man who triggered Maharashtra’s biggest political earthquake is now the Chief Minister of the state. Having started his political career under the guidance of his mentor and legendary Shiv Sena strongman Dighe, Shinde was greatly influenced by Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray and participated in several agitations across the state. “It is quite interesting to note that a day after Uddhav Thackeray announced renaming Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar, Eknath ‘Sambhaji’ Shinde becomes the CM of Maharashtra. Formerly a minister in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government, Shinde is currently MLA from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly constituency in Thane district adjoining Mumbai. Seeing his dedication to the Shiv Sena and Balasaheb Thackeray, the party gave him his first political opportunity in 1997 by giving him a ticket to contest in the Thane Municipal Corporation.

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How Aurangzeb has been a controversial figure in India's political sphere
4 days, 18 hours ago

How Aurangzeb has been a controversial figure in India's political sphere

India Today  

Aurangzeb has been a deeply polarising figure in Maharashtra and controversies surrounding the Mughal ruler keep cropping up in the state's political discourse frequently. People gather near charred remains of two-wheelers at Hansapuri area CONTROVERSIES SURROUNDING AURANGZEB March 17, 2025: Nagpur witnessed violent clashes between two communities, leaving more than 30 people injured, hours after Hindu outfits held a protest …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
4 days, 18 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 …

Former Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar Joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena
1 week, 5 days ago

Former Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar Joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena

ABP News  

Former Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar on Monday swiched to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena along with his supporters in Pune. The development comes amid speculation in the past few months that Dhangekar, who won the Kasba assembly seat in Maharashtra's Pune district during a bypoll in 2023, might join the ruling Shiv Sena. The former Congress leader also contested the …

Ex-MLA Dhangekar to quit Congress; hints switch over to Shiv Sena
1 week, 5 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 …

Mumbai Diary | Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) to swap key posts
2 weeks, 3 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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2 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, …

Unclear who Eknath Shinde targeted with 'do not take me lightly' remark: Ajit Pawar
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Unclear who Eknath Shinde targeted with 'do not take me lightly' remark: Ajit Pawar

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said it was unclear who was the target of Eknath Shinde’s remark that he should not be taken lightly. “Recently, Shinde used a phrase, ‘don’t take me lightly.’ It is still not clear who was the target of those remarks,” Pawar said in Shinde’s presence at the Talkatora Stadium. “It is still …

How an award for Eknath Shinde drove wedge in MVA
1 month 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 …

Rajan Salvi Switches From Uddhav Camp To Shinde Group As MVA Walks On Thin Ice
1 month, 1 week ago

Rajan Salvi Switches From Uddhav Camp To Shinde Group As MVA Walks On Thin Ice

ABP News  

The difficulties for the MVA in Maharashtra are not taking any break, from Sharad Pawar meeting Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to senior leaders leaving the party. A Strategic Move Under ‘Operation Tiger’ According to sources within the Shiv Sena, Salvi’s switch was part of 'Operation Tiger'—an effort by the Shinde camp to lure more leaders from the Uddhav Thackeray faction. …

Aaditya Thackeray slams Sharad Pawar for honouring ‘anti-Maharashtra, anti-national' Eknath Shinde
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?
1 month, 1 week ago

Is BJP eyeing Raj Thackeray as ally to rein in Eknath Shinde?

India Today  

After using Eknath Shinde to split the Shiv Sena in June 2022, led by then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, is the BJP trying to use another Thackeray to now curtail Shinde’s influence? Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis meeting Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray at the latter’s residence in Dadar has intensified speculation about a possible tie-up between the two …

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde
1 month, 1 week ago

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde

The Hindu  

A political war of words emerged between Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc’s Maharashtra partners Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party, a day after senior leader Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Further, rubbing salt to the wound, Shiv Sena Shinde group leaders also travelled to Delhi to pay a courtesy visit to Sharad Pawar. Meanwhile, Sanjay …

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

Maharashtra: Rajan Salvi, prominent Shiv Sena face in Konkan region, likely to join Shinde camp
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Rajan Salvi, prominent Shiv Sena face in Konkan region, likely to join Shinde camp

India TV News  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde is set to give another blow to rival Shiv Sena in Uddhav Thackeray's stronghold - Konkan. Rajan Salvi, one of the prominent leaders of Shiv Sena in the Konkan region, is likely to join the Sena Shena, said the sources on Wednesday. Rift in Maha Vikas Aghadi widens In another …

Ajit Pawar holds key meet without Shinde Sena MLAs as Mahayuti rift widens
1 month, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar holds key meet without Shinde Sena MLAs as Mahayuti rift widens

India Today  

Amid reports of a widening conflict within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance, Nationalist Congress Party Ajit Pawar held a meeting of the District Planning and Development Committee of Raigad in the absence of lawmakers from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. In Raigad, Shinde Sena's Bharat Gogavale has staked his claim, while the NCP's Aditi Tatkare, who is also the state's incumbent …

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister says more Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders to join Shinde faction gradually

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Uday Samant on Friday claimed that several leaders from the Opposition Shiv Sena are in contact with the Shiv Sena faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and will join the party in phases. Mr. Shinde’s faction was later recognised as the official Shiv Sena and retained the party’s bow-and-arrow symbol, while Mr. Thackeray’s faction adopted …

Breaking News: Uddhav and Shinde Factions Engage in Fierce Battle for Shiv Sena's Legacy | ABP NEWS
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Breaking News: Uddhav and Shinde Factions Engage in Fierce Battle for Shiv Sena's Legacy | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

Maharashtra’s political landscape is currently witnessing a significant power struggle within the Shiv Sena party. After the 2022 rebellion led by Eknath Shinde, the Shiv Sena split into two factions: one led by Uddhav Thackeray and the other by Shinde, who is now the Chief Minister. He claims that Shinde’s group is using backdoor methods to convince members to defect, …

Operation Tiger in Maharashtra: 6 Shiv Sena UBT MPs may switch to Shinde camp, Raut refutes claims
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Operation Tiger in Maharashtra: 6 Shiv Sena UBT MPs may switch to Shinde camp, Raut refutes claims

India TV News  

After a dismal performance in the recent Assembly elections in Maharashtra, there is growing unrest within the Shiv Sena. Amid these developments, media reports suggest that six MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp are in touch with the Eknath Shinde camp of Shiv Sena and may soon switch sides. Moreover, Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde …

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde, says 'keep aside ED, CBI and fight with us'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray challenges Eknath Shinde, says 'keep aside ED, CBI and fight with us'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday openly challenged Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and said he should keep aside ED, CBI, Income Tax and Police, and come and fight with him. Eknath Shinde on 'Operation Tiger' Earlier today, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that multiple MLAs of Shiv Sena are in touch with him to join Shiv …

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

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

India TV News  

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

BJP to check Eknath Shinde on home turf of Thane
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP to check Eknath Shinde on home turf of Thane

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party, emboldened by its sweeping victory in the recent assembly elections, is determined to expand its dominance – even at the expense of its allies. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde Although Shinde is guardian minister of Thane, BJP minister Ganesh Naik, who is guardian minister of neighbouring Palghar district, will hold a …

Eknath Shinde urges party workers to prepare for municipal elections: ‘Must achieve landslide victory'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde urges party workers to prepare for municipal elections: ‘Must achieve landslide victory'

India TV News  

Mumbai: As the local body and municipal elections are fast approaching, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde called upon party workers 'Shiv Sainiks' to work towards achieving a landslide victory in the upcoming local self-government elections and emphasised the importance of securing a win from the municipal corporation to the gram sabha level. On the 99th …

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra minister claims 3 MPs, 5 MLAs from Uddhav camp to join Shinde soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant on Thursday claimed that three MPs and five MLAs from the Uddhav Thackeray faction will soon join the Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena group. “Three MPs and five MLAs of Shiv Sena have met deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and will soon join Shiv Sena. Four MLAs, three MPs and numerous district heads will soon …

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant claims several MPs, MLAs of Shiv Sena-UBT, Congress to join Shinde camp
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant claims several MPs, MLAs of Shiv Sena-UBT, Congress to join Shinde camp

India TV News  

After the failure of the Mahavikas Aghadi in the assembly elections, there is a possibility of a breakup in the MVA camp. Meanwhile, according to Shiv Sena Shinde group leader and Industries Minister Uday Samant there is talk in political circles that the Congress and Shiv Sena Thackeray group will suffer a setback. “4 MLAs, 3 MPs and 5 Congress …

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

BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims Congress’ Wadettiwar

The Hindu  

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

Maharashtra: Appointment Of Guardian Ministers For Nashik, Raigad Stayed As CM Fadnavis Intervenes
2 months ago

Maharashtra: Appointment Of Guardian Ministers For Nashik, Raigad Stayed As CM Fadnavis Intervenes

ABP News  

Cracks have started showing in the Mahayuti government, as a day after announcing district guardian ministers, it issued an order staying the appointments for Nashik and Raigad districts. The state government announced the appointment of guardian ministers for 36 districts on Saturday, with NCP's Aditi Tatkare getting Raigad and BJP leader Girish Mahajan given the responsibility of Nashik. The appointment …

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde Receives Death Threat On Social Media, Case Registered
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde Receives Death Threat On Social Media, Case Registered

ABP News  

A video threatening Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has gone viral on social media. Shiv Sena officials said that Hitesh Dhende, a person from Srinagar area, made a live video on Instagram and threatened to kill Eknath Shinde, in an abusive post. As per the information, angry Shiv Sena office-bearers gathered in large numbers outside Srinagar police station, after …

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, 2 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 …

'Gadchiroli's development good for Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut praises Devendra Fadnavis, CM responds
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Gadchiroli's development good for Maharashtra': Sanjay Raut praises Devendra Fadnavis, CM responds

India TV News  

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut is known for his sharp attacks on the ruling Shiv Sena-BJP alliance in Maharashtra. However, in a rare move, Sanjay Raut on Friday praised Devendra Fadnavis and said they praised Maharashtra Chief Minister in the Saamana editorial as the state government had done a "commendable job" by getting the Naxalites operating in Gadchiroli district to …

Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde is likely to meet PM Narendra Modi on December 26 and it is said to be a goodwill visit. Deputy CM Shinde to meet Modi with family Shinde’s son and Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde confirmed the meeting with PM. Shiv Sena UBT leader and spokesperson Sanjay Raut said, “Shinde may claim to be a chief …

Why BJP chose Ram Shinde as Maharashtra legislative council chairperson
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why BJP chose Ram Shinde as Maharashtra legislative council chairperson

India Today  

A descendant of the warrior-queen Ahilyadevi Holkar of Indore, a leader of the Other Backward Classes Dhangar community, and a loyalist of Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. This is what defines senior BJP leader Ram Shinde, the newly-elected chairperson of the state legislative council. In 1995, when the Shiv Sena-BJP came to power in Maharashtra, Anna Dange, a minister and …

After Portfolios Declared, Mahayuti Ministers Compete for District Guardian Ministership
3 months ago

After Portfolios Declared, Mahayuti Ministers Compete for District Guardian Ministership

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After the cabinet portfolio distributions, tug of war has begun among the Maharashtra ministers over the post of ‘guardian minister’ of the districts. Shiv Sena cabinet Bharat Gogawale has staked claim over Raigad district, while Sanjay Shirshat wants to become the guardian minister of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. NCP leader and Maharashtra agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate also said that the …

Maharashtra cabinet: Why Eknath Shinde’s role in Devendra Fadnavis’ govt is more powerful than you think
3 months ago

Maharashtra cabinet: Why Eknath Shinde’s role in Devendra Fadnavis’ govt is more powerful than you think

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Cabinet: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retained the Home ministry as portfolio allocations were announced on Saturday evening. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde got the Urban Development portfolio while another Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been allocated the Finance department. Lion's Share in Ministries Shinde clearly seems to have bargained hard with the BJP – the single largest …

Chaos erupts in Maharashtra council over Shinde's political jibes
3 months 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 …

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what
3 months ago

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what

India TV News  

The portfolio allocation in the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is likely to be finalised in the next 24 hours, said the sources. While the BJP secured 19 ministerial berths, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party got 11 and 9 berths, respectively. Shiv Sena may get THESE ministries Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena may …

Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term
3 months ago

Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena led by deputy CM Eknath Shinde will soon take affidavits from its newly sworn-in ministers that they are willing to quit after two and a half years to make room for other contenders. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, Shinde declared that his party had adopted a ‘perform or perish’ …

Sena ministers will get rotational terms: Shinde
3 months, 1 week ago

Sena ministers will get rotational terms: Shinde

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra’s ruling coalition expanded its cabinet on Sunday with 39 new ministers, but suspense continued over the all-important portfolio allocation with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis saying allocations will be made over the next two-to-three days, while his ally and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde announced 2-5-year term limits for ministers from his party. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis with deputy …

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur
3 months, 1 week 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 SP leader's discordant note on Uddhav Sena is fresh sign of fissures in MVA
3 months, 1 week ago

Why SP leader's discordant note on Uddhav Sena is fresh sign of fissures in MVA

India Today  

The Samajwadi Party has struck a discordant note over what seems to be the impending return of the Shiv Sena to hardline Hindutva, indicating fissures in the Maha Vikas Aghadi after its washout in the Maharashtra assembly election. On December 6, Milind Narvekar, the Shiv Sena MLC and personal assistant of party president Uddhav Thackeray, posted on X a remark …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Eknath Shinde wants home portfolio in Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra govt: Shiv Sena leader
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde wants home portfolio in Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra govt: Shiv Sena leader

Hindustan Times  

The Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, reiterated on Friday that its leader has demanded the crucial home portfolio from the BJP, adding that the three Mahayuti allies were holding talks regarding portfolio allocation. Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde takes oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, on Thursday, The Bharatiya …

Was Eknath Shinde upset? What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said about his two deputies
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Was Eknath Shinde upset? What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said about his two deputies

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said his deputy Eknath Shinde was not upset and rejected allegations that the government's formation was inordinately delayed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the newly sworn Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, left, and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, Thursday. On Friday, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said Eknath Shinde …

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat

India Today  

Almost two weeks into the Mahayuti in Maharashtra securing a landslide election victory, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister. Any political setback to Shinde would mean the BJP’s ‘Project Shiv Sena’, wherein it is seeking to politically decimate the rival Shiv Sena, may take a backseat. The Shiv Sena may gain a section of the Marathi vote, which has …

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions

The Quint  

After many days of uncertainty Maharashtra's outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde finally took oath as deputy chief minister on 5 December, along with CM Devendra Fadnavis and the second deputy CM, Ajit Pawar. Due to Shinde's indecision on taking up the deputy CM's post, Ajit Pawar even took a dig at him during the alliance's joint press conference on 4 …

Devendra Fadnavis Wins CM Race, But Tough Challenges Will Make Governance A Thorny Path
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Devendra Fadnavis Wins CM Race, But Tough Challenges Will Make Governance A Thorny Path

ABP News  

Devendra Fadnavis News: Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday, December 5, after a long wait of five years. Devendra Fadnavis, after his five-day stint as CM in November 2019, had said that he would return; and returned he has with unprecedented numbers in favour of the BJP. BMC Elections Wit Uddhav Thackeray biting …

BJP had planned to go ahead with government swearing-in without Shinde if he remained stubborn: Sanjay Raut
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP had planned to go ahead with government swearing-in without Shinde if he remained stubborn: Sanjay Raut

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed that Eknath Shinde had to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister because the BJP's top brass planned to go ahead with the new government's swearing-in if he continued being "stubborn". BJP had planned to go ahead with the swearing-in ceremony without Eknath Shinde. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in …

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

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

India Today  

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

MVA ‘boycotts’ Fadnavis' swearing-in, Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde
3 months, 2 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 …

Eknath Shinde sparks laughter with ‘dedicated common man’ remark, vows to support CM Fadnavis
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Eknath Shinde sparks laughter with ‘dedicated common man’ remark, vows to support CM Fadnavis

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday sparked laughter while addressing mediapersons as he called himself a ‘dedicated common man’ while referring to his Deputy Chief Minister post. Shinde, who served as Maharashtra's Chief Minister for two-and-half years, took oath as Deputy CM in the BJP-led Mahayuti government after Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the new chief minister in …

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