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No ground blocked for Dasara rally: Devendra Fadnavis

‘Shivtirth’ still up for grabs as Uddhav and Shinde factions attempt to assert their right to the annual tradition

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

NCP backs Uddhav over staging annual Dasara rally

Only Thackerays have the right to hold the rally at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, says NCP State President Jayant Patil

The Hindu

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Maharashtra CM should avoid confrontation, says Sharad Pawar on tussle over Dussehra rally venue

MUMBAI: Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday advised Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde to avoid a face-off over the annual Dussehra rally of the Shiv Sena.

The Times of India

Now, CM Eknath Shinde visits Raj Thackeray ahead of BMC poll

CM downplays meeting, says he visited Thackeray’s residence for Ganpati darshan

The Hindu

Have taken a contract to ensure Maharashtra’s development and take Bal Thackeray ideals forward, says Eknath Shinde as he hits out at Uddhav’s ‘contractor CM’ jibe

Shinde faction Sena MLAs step up attack on Aaditya Thackeray on last day of Assembly session

The Hindu

Analysis | Ahead of critical Mumbai civic body poll, BJP plays ‘Marathi card’ to Uddhav Thackeray’s embattled Sena faction

The Uddhav Thackeray camp has been severely weakened with the defection of 40 MLAs and 12 MPs who have joined Chief Minister Shinde

The Hindu

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Down but not out

Eknath Shinde faces stiff challenge in the form of Aaditya Thackeray’s outreach rallies

The Hindu

To salvage Shiv Sena after Eknath Shinde's rebellion, Aaditya Thackeray steps out of Mumbai

MUMBAI: Once criticised for favouring the company of Bollywood stars and celebrities instead of Shiv Sena leaders, Aaditya Thackeray has hit the road to connect with the party's base since the fall of the Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra.

The Times of India

Uddhav Thackeray was ready to ally with BJP, claims Eknath Shinde camp spokesperson

Deepak Kesarkar says Mr. Thackeray was planning to resign as CM in 2021.

The Hindu

Month after revolt, Eknath Shinde greets Uddhav on his birthday; refers to him as ‘ex-CM’ and not ‘Shiv Sena chief’

In Saamana interview, Uddhav lashes out at betrayal by Shinde camp, accuses BJP-led Centre of trying to divide Shiv Sena

The Hindu

Stop rousing Shiv Sena cadre against Shinde, rebel camp warns Uddhav faction

Says such actions would lead to a law and order situation in the State

The Hindu

Amid crisis in Shiv Sena, Aaditya hits the streets to reconnect with cadre

While the Thackeray junior slams ‘illicit’ Shinde-Fadnavis govt., rebel leaders say their fight is based on Bal Thackeray’s ideals, not crass political gain

The Hindu

Shinde appoints new Sena national executive

Speculation rife about 12 Sena LS MPs deserting Uddhav camp

The Hindu

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Uddhav camp spars with Shinde-Fadnavis government over renaming of Aurangabad, Osmanabad

While the BJP faction alleged that the MVA government had taken the decision to rename the cities in an illegal Cabinet meeting that was called after it had lost majority in the Assembly, the Uddhav faction alleged that the new government was just trying to delay the renaming decision of…

The Hindu

Decoding the rebellion in the Shiv Sena

Material factors may have played a key role, but the fact is that the Thackerays do face a challenge in reviving the party

The Hindu

Eknath Shinde takes charge as Maharashtra CM at Mantralaya

Bal Thackeray, Anand Dighe’s photos in rebel Shiv Sena leader’s office

The Hindu

The reluctant Sainik: The rise and fall of Uddhav Thackeray

The detractors of the former Maharashtra chief minister say he followed ‘aristocratic’ politics and was out of touch with the grassroots

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Shiv Sena | The Maratha tiger in its labyrinth

With a revolt toppling his government, Uddhav Thackeray faces a legitimacy crisis as he struggles to retain his hold over the party rank and file

Newslaundry

How Shiv Sainiks see Eknath Sinde’s elevation as chief minister

In the morning on June 30, as the monsoon rains pounded Mumbai, journalists and TV vans swarmed outside Sagar Bungalow, the home of BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis in Malabar Hills. They were anticipating the arrival of Eknath Shinde, the rebel leader who split Shiv Sena and pulled down Uddhav Thackeray’s…

The Hindu

Making Shinde Maharashtra CM is BJP’s ploy to wrest Mumbai from Sena: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena has ruled the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for over two decades

The Hindu

Taming the tiger: On change of guard in Maharashtra

BJP deflected attention from the defection by allowing Shinde retain Sena identity

Al Jazeera

How BJP wrested back control of India’s richest state Maharashtra

After days of political drama experts say was orchestrated by BJP, a coalition gov’t falls and a new leader is sworn in.

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray questions rationale for BJP’s alliance with Shiv Sena faction

‘Why didn’t BJP accept a similar proposal in 2019?’

The Hindu

Fadnavis’ ‘masterstroke’ of nominating Eknath as CM takes wind out of Uddhav camp’s sails

Decision to make Shinde the CM boosts credibility of rebellion over ‘Hindutva’ while deflecting criticism that BJP actively toppled the MVA govt

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