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CJP announces Parliament march on July 20; asks students, parents to join in

The Cockroach Janta Party will march peacefully to Parliament on July 20. This protest at Jantar Mantar continues for the twentieth day amid heavy rain. Educator Sonam Wangchuk is also joining the Parliament march after his hunger strike. The party demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities.…

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Sharad Pawar rules out split in NCP (SP) amid speculation of MPs contact with rival camp

Sharad Pawar expressed confidence in his party's unity, stating none of his MPs will defect, unlike Shiv Sena (UBT) where six MPs joined Eknath Shinde's faction. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders met the Lok Sabha Speaker, urging him to hear them before acting on any party splits. Shinde welcomed the MPs,…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Two Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today, seeking the disqualification of six party lawmakers who recently joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction. This move follows a significant split within Uddhav Thackeray's party. The meeting aims to address the defection under the Anti-Defection Law,…

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Aaditya Thackeray labels rebel UBT Sena MPs as "for sale", accuses them of prioritising "greed" over ideology

Aaditya Thackeray has strongly criticised rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, accusing them of prioritising personal greed over their commitments and abandoning the ideologies they were elected on. He claims these lawmakers, backed by the MVA and INDIA bloc, have shamelessly sold their loyalty. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued show-cause…

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Nimbalkar to decide political stand after consulting voters; Sena (UBT) still hopes he stays

Shiv Sena (UBT) remains hopeful that Osmanabad MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar will not defect, despite him deferring a decision on his political future. Six party MPs skipped a crucial meeting, fueling defection rumors. While the party has issued show-cause notices, no replies have been received. Aaditya Thackeray extended an olive…

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Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs skip party meet, signalling switchover to Shinde camp

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs missed a crucial party meeting. This move suggests a formal shift to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena is imminent. The absent MPs have reportedly signed a letter seeking a merger. Verification of signatures is underway. This development follows a whip issued by Shiv Sena…

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Action will be taken against Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs who violate whip, says Arvind Sawant

Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued a whip to its MPs ahead of a crucial meeting in New Delhi. Party leaders have stated that action will be taken against those who defy the whip. Rebel MPs have reportedly met with the Lok Sabha Speaker, claiming support from six out of nine…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Sanjay Raut, Anil Desai & Arvind Sawant meet Om Birla amid defection buzz, submit letter

Amid fears of a fresh split, three Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs met the Speaker, submitting a letter to preempt any claims by rebel MPs. This move follows allegations by Sanjay Raut that MPs are being lured with substantial sums to switch parties, fueling speculation about a potential breakaway…

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'Reason why MPs don't want to be with them': Maharashtra Minister Shirsat slams Sanjay Raut's abusive remarks

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over his recent use of abusive language toward party MPs suspected of switching sides, calling the conduct "insulting" and "not right."

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Shiv Sena (UBT) issues whip to MPs amid split speculation

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders are projecting party unity amidst intense speculation about MPs potentially breaking away. Party officials state no MP has officially communicated plans to quit. A whip has been issued for all MPs to attend a parliamentary meeting. Leaders emphasize the party functions on a collective framework.

The Economic Times

'All 9 MPs united, no issue': Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders dismiss reports on 'Op Tiger' after Thackeray meeting

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders have refuted rumors of internal rifts. They state all nine party Members of Parliament are united. A recent meeting with party chief Uddhav Thackeray saw both in-person and virtual attendance. Leaders clarified these are routine interactions, not necessitated by any crisis. Speculation about potential defections is…

The Economic Times

MPs demand scrutiny over EVMs, push for ballot paper elections

As the opposition moves to supreme court to EVM issue, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant and Independent MP Pappu Yadav have voiced serious allegations about the technology's impact on electoral transparency and democracy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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FIR filled against Arvind Sawant over remark on Shaina NC

A case has been registered against Sawant following a complaint lodged by Shaina NC, who is a candidate in the Mumbadevi Assembly seat. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Sena vs Sena to play out again in Maharashtra as Phase 5 sees contest moving to ‘Maximum City’ Mumbai

Shiv Sena split leads to intense Lok Sabha battles in Maharashtra, determining leadership and faction control.

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Milind Deora quits Congress | There will be no compromise on South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut asserts that there will be no compromise on South Mumbai Lok Sabha seat even as Milind Deora resigned from Congress.

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Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena (UBT) upset over Pawar sharing dais with PM Modi

Remarking that people were “uneasy in their minds” about Mr. Pawar’s decision, Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut said: “While we cannot advise Sharad Pawar, people are uneasy with his decision.

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"Peace needs to be restored in Manipur:" Opposition delegation ahead of visit to state

Members of the opposition’s Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance or I.N.D.I.A on Saturday said during their visit to Manipur, they will try to meet members of both the communities hit by violence that had broken out nearly three months ago in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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We are inheritors of Bal Thackeray’s ideals: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Both Uddhav and Shinde camps say they are happy with the new party names

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Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena gives three choices for poll symbol — trident, rising sun or burning torch

ECI’s freezing of Shiv Sena symbol ‘an injustice,’ says Uddhav; dares Shinde camp not to use his father’s name

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A day after Dasara rallies, allies of the Shinde and Uddhav camps spew vitriol

BJP says numbers at rally prove the ‘real’ Shiv Sena is with Eknath Shinde; Uddhav camp and its allies claim Shinde read the BJP’s ‘script’, venue was filled with paid supporters

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Why Mumbai’s Shivaji Park matters for Shiv Sena

This is where Shiv Sena Chief Balasaheb Thackeray spelled out the party's agenda, like the issue of Marathi manoos, Hindutva, and the party's position on various issues, says veteran Sena leader Gajanan Kirtikar

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Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad try to find common ground for Congress, other parties

Cannot envisage an Opposition front without the Congress, says the Bihar CM

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Rival Shiv Sena factions clash on streets of Mumbai

5 members of Uddhav camp arrested, released on bail; FIR against Shinde faction MLA for reportedly firing in air

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Amit Shah asks party cadre to teach a lesson to Uddhav faction in BMC election

Mr. Shah reiterated that there was no closed-door promise of equally sharing the CM’s post between the two estranged saffron allies.

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Sanjay Raut's absence a void for Shiv Sena; South Mumbai MP Arvind Sawant, Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi to step in

MUMBAI: Many in the Shiv Sena circles called him the lone crusader who could hold a press conference daily the whole year round and travel to multiple cities to network across the political spectrum on the same day. With Shiv Sena MP and Saamna executive editor Sanjay Raut arrested by…

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