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Amid 'Operation Tiger' buzz, Uddhav holds meeting of party's LS MPs; all 9 lawmakers mark presence

Uddhav Thackeray, head of the Shiv Sena (UBT), took proactive steps to address loyalty concerns by meeting with all nine of his Lok Sabha MPs. This gathering was essential in dispelling rumors of potential switches to the ruling Shiv Sena, with Sanjay Raut openly affirming allegiance among the legislators.

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'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…

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Return to Uddhav Thackeray's Sena if you regret your mistake: Sanjay Raut to Shinde faction leaders

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has extended an invitation to leaders who joined Eknath Shinde's faction in 2022. He urged them to return to Uddhav Thackeray's party if they regret their decision, citing alleged insults from the BJP. Raut stated that the BJP was never the senior partner in…

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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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TMC ruckus: Dy CM Shinde says 'minor bickerings' happen, issues will be resolved

In a recent statement, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of Maharashtra acknowledged the skirmishes between Shiv Sena and BJP members within the Thane Municipal Corporation. He emphasized that such minor disputes are part of political dynamics but reassured the public that they will be resolved amicably. The dialogue involved concerns…

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'Where is Modi?': Sanjay Raut questions PM's foreign tour

Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) has strongly criticized the BJP. He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits while the country faces crises. Raut also alleged that national institutions, including NEET, are under BJP's complete control. He highlighted issues with state leaders' convoys and defended the legacy of Maharashtra's…

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Paranjpe was inducted in Shiv Sena to stop him from joining MVA; NCP was kept in loop: Uday Samant

Former NCP leader Anand Paranjpe has joined the Shiv Sena. Maharashtra minister Uday Samant revealed the move was to keep Paranjpe from joining opposition parties. The NCP, led by Sunetra Pawar, was informed about the induction. This was done to prevent any misunderstandings within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Paranjpe previously…

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Who is Dr Anand Nadkarni? Famous Maharashtra psychiatrist who died at 67

Dr Anand Nadkarni: Renowned psychiatrist, author and social activist Dr Anand Nadkarni died at 67 after a prolonged illness on Friday. Best known for founding the Institute for Psychological Health (IPH) in Thane and co-founding Muktangan de-addiction centre, Nadkarni spent decades making mental health conversations accessible beyond hospitals and clinics.

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Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare and 22 NCP MLAs will contest elections on BJP tickets, claims Rohit Pawar

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar alleged Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare, and 22 NCP MLAs will contest elections on BJP tickets. He also raised concerns about drug sales and extortion in Baramati. An NCP spokesperson denied these claims, stating the party is united under Sunetra Pawar's leadership.

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Ajit Pawar Biography: A Life of Leadership, Struggle & Service

Ajit Pawar was the politician who served in the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the longest time. Serving in the position for six terms non-consecutively, he was working under multiple governments including the cabinets of Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Prithviraj Chavan and Uddhav Thackeray. In fact, he…

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Accused in Gauri Lankesh murder case wins municipal election in Maharashtra

Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the 2017 murder of journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh, has won a seat in the Jalna Municipal Corporation election in Maharashtra as an independent candidate.

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BJP with Congress, NCP factions against their allies: Welcome to Pune’s political freak show

There is an old political cliché about there being no permanent friends or enemies in politics, only permanent interests. In Pune right now, that line sounds less like wisdom and more like warning.

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Rekha Gupta, Eknath Shinde lead b’day ad blitz for Modi; ToI, HT skip demonetisation in PM’s legacy feature

All and sundry came out to wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday on Wednesday.

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The Thackerays are back on stage. But will the script sell in 2025 Mumbai?

From branding South Indians as “yandu gundu” in the 70s to targeting North Indians as “bhaiyas”, regional identity has long been the Thackeray brand’s go-to political weapon – first with Bal Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, then with Raj Thackeray’s breakaway Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. Decades later, with both Uddhav and Raj politically…

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Bombay HC grants Kunal Kamra interim protection from arrest

The Bombay High court on Wednesday granted interim protection from arrest to stand-up comic Kunal Kamra in the case linked to his remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, LiveLaw reported.

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Bombay HC asks Maharashtra to respond to Kamra’s plea to quash FIR

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked the Maharashtra government to respond to stand-up comic Kunal Kamra’s plea seeking the quashing of the FIR against him for his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Bar and Bench reported.

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Kunal Kamra moves HC for quashing FIR, hearing on Apr 8

The matter was mentioned on Monday before Justice Sarang Kotwal’s bench which agreed to give an urgent hearing, while saying that if he wants relief from arrest, he will have to approach the appropriate bench. Read further on Dynamite News:

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From Kunal Kamra to Mohanlal to a long-dead emperor, India is the Republic of Intolerance

Between Aurangzeb and Kunal Kamra, we are now fully qualified to call ourselves “The Republic of Intolerance”.

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Hafta 530: Kunal Kamra controversy, Justice Yashwant Varma cash case, Delhi budget

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam and Anand Vardhan are joined by comedian and screenwriter Anuvab Pal. The panel first discusses the Kunal Kamra controversy. Jayashree lays down the timeline of incidents and Abhinandan highlights the Supreme Court’s comments on free speech in the Imran…

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'Traitor Remark': Kunal Kamra gets interim anticipatory bail from Madras HC

Justice Sunder Mohan issued the order after noting that the comedian was unable to approach courts in Maharashtra as he was receiving the deaths threats by political party workers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Traitor Remark': Kunal Kamra moves Madras High Court seeking pre-arrest bail

Kamra submitted he hails from Tamil Nadu's Vullupuram district and feared arrest by Mumbai Police. Read further on dynamite News:

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How did we become the world’s largest open-air zoo of offended people?

There’s a comedy venue in Mumbai called The Habitat. But its true identity lies in its logo – an unnaturally tall and innocent-looking H. This H has the kind of polarised energy usually reserved for other combinations of letters, such as an R and an S and then another S.

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‘The joke is on us’: Editorials slam ‘clear misuse of laws’ in Kunal Kamra case

While the Mumbai Police have reportedly issued summons to Kunal Kamra over a defamation case linked to his video on YouTube, the stand-up comedian has so far refused to apologise for his remarks. Kamra has also released a new clip to take a dig at Shiv Sainiks who vandalised The…

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Kunal Kamra row: Comedian claims he received 500 calls and death threats over Eknath Shinde joke

Comedian Kunal Kamra has shared an update on the ongoing controversy, surrounding his remarks aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The comedian has alleged that since his number was shared online, he has received over 500 calls, including some death threats.

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Kunal Kamra controversy: Hansal Mehta DEFENDS comedian amidst political controversy; recalls time 'they vandalised office, physically assaulted me, blackened my face'

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has spoken out in support of comedian Kunal Kamra, who is facing backlash following his remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

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