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From Pawar to Shinde, Maratha-OBC quota row leaves parties in a bind ahead of Maharashtra polls

The Maratha demand to grant Kunbi certificates to all Marathas in order to grant them an OBC quota, and the OBC community’s opposition to these demands, have left Maharashtra’s political stalwarts in a bind ahead of the assembly polls.

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Blast kills 6 people: Director, Manager of Nagpur explosive manufacturing factory arrested

A day after a blast killed six workers at an explosive manufacturing unit in Dhamna, Nagpur, the director and manager of the factory have been arrested, city police said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP tally didn’t dip only due to minorities. But blaming them is both easy and strategic

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was the first. A “certain community”, he said, was responsible for the defeat of the BJP in three northeastern states: Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland. Sarma, it seemed, was referring to Christians.

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Devendra Fadnavis is villain of Maharashtra's politics: Sanjay Raut

Launching a scathing attack on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut labelled Fadnavis' urge to relieve him from ministerial duties as a 'gimmick' and blamed him for BJP's abysmal performance in Maharashtra. Read the full report of Dynamite News

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Four dead while 30 injured in Thane boiler explosion

Four people have lost their lives while more than 30 were injured after a boiler exploded at the plant of a chemical company in Maharashtra's Thane on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post

Opposition leaders in Maharashtra reveal past struggles for Chief Minister post, highlighting political power dynamics and alliances.

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Former journalist Ketan Tirodkar arrested for 'defamatory video' of Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai Crime Branch arrested former journalist Ketan Tirodkar in connection with the case involving a defamatory video about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Quota activist Jarange-Patil to resume quota stir from June 4

Activist warns of Maratha quota agitation restarting on June 4, demanding reservations in government jobs and education.

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Maratha community will teach Mahayuti govt a lesson: quota activist Manoj Jarange

Maratha community activist warns Maharashtra government over reservation denial, vows to teach a lesson in Lok Sabha elections

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BJP is confident about winning over 400 seats: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal campaigns for Lok Sabha election 2024, confident of BJP clean sweep in Maharashtra.

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Fadnavis accuses Wadettiwar of speaking language of Pakistan, questions Uddhav’s silence

Maharashtra Deputy CM accuses Congress leader of echoing Pakistan's rhetoric, questions Shiv Sena's silence, and BJP gains MP in Palghar.

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NDTV launches Marathi channel with focus on ‘ethos of New Maharashtra’

The Adani-owned NDTV Group launched its Marathi channel, NDTV Marathi, at an event attended by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis today. This comes after the channel’s foray into Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh with two local language channels.

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Announcing move to join BJP not premature: Eknath Khadse

Eknath Khadse's return to BJP after NCP stint, facing factional opposition, reflects on Maharashtra politics and personal journey.

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.

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Lok Sabha 2024 | BJP announces Konkan strongman Narayan Rane for the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg seat

BJP announces Narayan Rane as candidate for Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra, amid coalition tensions.

The Hindu

Cong. claim on ‘threat’ to democracy is false propaganda: Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis dismisses Congress' claims of BJP dismantling democracy, emphasizing democracy is in every Indian's DNA.

The Hindu

Mahayuti impasse over key Lok Sabha seats continues

Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar assures fast resolution

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Lok Sabha polls | MVA a directionless autorickshaw, says Amit Shah at Nanded rally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Maha Vikas Aghadi as a directionless autorickshaw, comprised of fake Shiv Sena, NCP factions.

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BJP leaders yet to confirm Khadse’s return, says Fadnavis

Eknath Khadse plans to return to BJP, but Devendra Fadnavis says party has not confirmed officially.

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Modi running a ‘dictatorship’ that jails dissenting voices: Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi's intolerance of dissent and centralization of power during Maharashtra election campaign.

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Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls | A look at Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi’s seat share split and internal feuds

Maharashtra gears up for intense Lok Sabha elections with Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi coalitions in close contest. However, internal feuds are complicating seat-sharing for both coalitions

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In India’s richest state, exam scams kill escape from farm crisis

Ganesh Kale took three dozen exams but was robbed of a fair shot because of corruption. So he tried to take his life.

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Will re-join BJP within next 15 days, says NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Eknath Khadse officially confirmed that he would be returning to the BJP within the next fortnight.

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Kerala has become hotbed of anti-national forces: Fadnavis

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis has said Kerala has become a “hotbed of anti-national forces”. The State government, he alleged, has been shielding such forces for the sake of preserving its vote bank.

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BJP wasn’t formed to make anyone PM or CM, hence never faced a split: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis praises BJP's unity and ideology, urges cadres to work for PM Modi's vision in Nagpur.

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