Much has been made in recent years of dynasty politics, but in Maharashtra, political dynasties are increasing and thriving. Source of strength: Resourceful politician, solid grip over politics of Thane district, loyalty of his MLAs and blessings of Delhi Do say: Anand Dighe Don't say: Uddhav Thackeray Gaikwads Who: Eknath Gaikwad shot into limelight when he defeated Manohar Joshi in …
Mumbai: Former deputy chief minister Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil and his family’s decision to rejoin the Nationalist Congress Party has created trouble for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Solapur, which has two Lok Sabha constituencies. With powerful leaders from the district siding with Sharad Pawar-led NCP, the BJP and the ruling alliance are now busy wooing other influential leaders from Solapur to …
Former Maharashtra cabinet minister and Member of Legislative Assembly Hasan Mushrif has been granted interim relief by the Bombay High Court. The bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Sharmila Deshmukh directed the Enforcement Directorate to not take any coercive action against Mushrif for two weeks. READ | NCP leader Hasan Mushrif's sons claim conspiracy, seek cover against ED action …
