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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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'Operation Tiger is complete,' says Shinde as 6 Uddhav MPs join his Sena; calls them Dhurandhar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared 'Operation Tiger' complete as six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha members officially joined the ruling Shiv Sena. This move formalizes another split in Uddhav Thackeray's faction. Shinde hailed the defectors as 'stalwarts' and stated the Shiv Sena is now the second-largest party…

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Sena (UBT) crisis: Operation successful, says Fadnavis; I never leave operations incomplete, asserts Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared "Operation Tiger" successful, indicating defections from the Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde-led faction. Deputy CM Shinde affirmed his commitment to completing operations. Fadnavis emphasized Shinde's leadership as carrying forward Balasaheb Thackeray's true ideology, urging Uddhav Thackeray to introspect. He also clarified adjustments…

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"4-year-old organisation's birthday celebrated like it's 60-year-old": Sanjay Raut's "test tube baby" jibe at Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

"I wanted to send some DNA samples to biology professors for study. I mean, the group that was formed four years ago. The one you are referring to is Amit Shah's 'test-tube baby.' So, how can you give a 60-year certificate to a four-year-old 'test-tube baby'?" Raut said in Marathi…

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"Unbreakable bond": Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena posts Balasaheb Thackeray's photograph on 60th foundation day

Shiv Sena marked its 60th foundation day with a symbolic photograph of Bal Thackeray and Eknath Shinde. This event highlights the ongoing political rivalry between the two Shiv Sena factions. Speculation is rife about UBT Sena MPs potentially joining Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's group. The Election Commission had previously recognized…

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'Sanjay Raut's language leading to destruction of Shiv Sena (UBT)': Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav criticizes Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's language. He states this language is causing the party's destruction. The Union Minister also commented on the upcoming Shiv Sena Foundation Day. He mentioned that true followers of Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology will attend. Reports suggest some Shiv Sena (UBT)…

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Mahayuti will win all 17 MLC seats; no differences among allies: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest all 17 legislative council seats. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde confirmed no disagreements on seat sharing. The alliance aims to win all seats. Shinde also voiced support for a Uniform Civil Code, aligning with the state government's agenda. Discussions on Maratha reservation are ongoing.

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Politics of ‘Marathi asmita’ skips half of Maharashtra

Over the past few months, Maharashtra has seen a renewed wave of Marathi identity politics – or asmita, as it’s known. It began when the Devendra Fadnavis-led government issued a government resolution (GR) making Hindi a compulsory third language in schools. Following backlash, the government quietly revised the order, saying…

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PM, Union Home Minister pay homage to Balasaheb Thackeray

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth anniversary. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Ladki Bahin success, OBC consolidation’: Shinde camp settles Sena vs Sena debate

Winning at least 54 of the 81 seats it contested in Maharashtra, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena seems to have settled the long-standing debate around who carries the legacy of the undivided Sena.

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‘Balasaheb in his blood’: In Worli, does Milind Deora stand a chance against Aaditya Thackeray?

In Mumbai’s vibrant Worli Koliwada, three septuagenarian women sit in the shadow of colourful buildings, watching children play in a makeshift playground nearby. It’s a daily routine – they sit for hours every evening, chatting about things of great and small significance.

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Kopri seat: Uddhav Thackeray pics Anand Dighe's nephew against Eknath Shinde

Uddhav Thackeray has made the Kopri seat contest exciting by choosing Kedar Dighe, Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe's nephew, who is also the mentor of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Eknath Shinde: A figurehead or Maharashtra’s new powerhouse?

Two years ago, when the Shiv Sena fractured into two factions and Eknath Shinde aligned with the BJP, backed by 40 MLAs, many political observers viewed it as the conch-call heralding the end of his political career. The sentiment was that Shinde, as Maharashtra chief minister, would be a pawn…

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Previous Congress regimes wanted to allot 15% of Union budget for minorities, claims PM Modi

PM Modi accuses Congress of wanting religious-based budget allocation, vows to protect reservation rights, criticizes opposition alliance.

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Sena vs Sena: Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena in Mumbai and Thane?

On the evening of May 8, Mumbai’s blue skies were painted tangerine as crowds waved orange flags in the neighbourhood of Irla. Hundreds walked along, flags held aloft, following a truck bearing a photo of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

The Hindu

Amit Shah accuses Rahul Gandhi of driving Pakistan’s agenda in India

Lok Sabha election: Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses Rahul Gandhi of furthering Pakistan's agenda, criticizes Uddhav Thackeray for alliance with Congress and NCP.

The Hindu

Sanjay Raut dismisses Modi’s ‘mellow’ remarks on Uddhav Thackeray, says PM afraid of losing election

Sanjay Raut called the PM “a liar” while stating that Mr. Modi would never have thought of splitting the Shiv Sena had he any real affection for Mr. Thackeray.

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Eknath Shinde interview | ‘Our candidates are very good, and we have good coordination among allies’

In an interview to The Hindu, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde speaks on his government, the National Democratic Alliance, and poll prospects

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Vote for BJP is a vote in favour of patriots, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes NDIA bloc and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) as “anti-nationals”, urging votes for BJP to support patriots and development.

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Vote for BJP to support patriots, establish ‘Ram Rajya’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah campaigns for BJP in Amravati, urging votes for patriots and slamming anti-nationals and Congress.

The Hindu

Won’t remove ‘Hindu’, ‘Jai Bhavani’ from party’s election song, says Uddhav after EC issues notice

EC issued a notice to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) for using ”Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji“ and “Hindu ha tujha dharma” words

The Hindu

Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray spar over grooming Aaditya as Maharashtra’s next CM

Maharashtra CM post: Uddhav Thackeray claims Devendra Fadnavis promised to groom Aaditya Thackeray as Maharashtra's next CM, sparking political controversy.

The Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) questions preference for Kripashankar Singh over BJP stalwart Nitin Gadkari in BJP’s first list

Uddhav Thackeray, without directly naming the BJP or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remarked, “The politics of dismantling opposition parties will not endure... ‘jumla’ should be renamed as ‘guarantee’.”

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena writes to ECI, objects to BJP’s free pilgrimage promise

Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr. Thackeray said that during the Karnataka Assembly election held in May this year, PM Modi had similarly sought votes along religious lines, asking people to chant ‘Victory to Bajrang Bali’ before casting their votes.

The Hindu

Ruling ‘Mahayuti’ parties reign supreme in Maharashtra gram panchayat election

The ruling tripartite ‘Mahayuti’ parties bested the Opposition three-party Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the Maharashtra gram panchayat (GP) polls, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday stating that the results were clear proof of the faith displayed by the State’s electorate in the ruling government.

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