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Lok Sabha seat-sharing talks a cliffhanger after splits and realignments in Maharashtra

Mumbai political parties navigate complex seat-sharing dynamics ahead of Maharashtra elections, focusing on winnability and alliances.

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MVA says discussions complete on all 48 seats in Maharashtra

Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut clarifies MVA seat-sharing discussions, denies VBA demands for 27 Lok Sabha seats.

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MVA’s Lok Sabha seat-sharing: Prakash Ambedkar demands Jarange-Patil be allowed to contest from Jalna

Prakash Ambedkar struck a discordant note, demanding that Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil be allowed to contest from the Jalna Lok Sabha seat.

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MVA seat-sharing likely to be finalised by February 27

MVA finalizes seat-sharing for Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, with Sena (UBT) leader expecting 23 seats.

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Prakash Ambedkar urges Jarange-Patil to contest Lok Sabha to give weight to Maratha quota demands

Prakash Ambedkar exhorted Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to contest as an Independent from Jalna

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Maharashtra journalist booked over X post criticising Advani’s Bharat Ratna

The Pune police lodged an FIR today against journalist Nikhil Wagle over a “defamatory” social media post that criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP leader LK Advani over the latter being awarded the Bharat Ratna.

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Prakash Ambedkar joins MVA seat-sharing talks

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar joined the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

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MVA proposes Prakash Ambedkar’s induction; VBA chief disposes, says ‘more clarity’ needed from Congress

The VBA chief further said that the three major MVA constituents must decide on their seat-sharing formula.

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Morning Digest | Graziers confront Chinese soldiers in eastern Ladakh; Centre starts survey to assess women participation in workforce, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 31, 2024

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After months of dilly-dallying, Opposition MVA finally agrees to induct Prakash Ambedkar

Opposition MVA coalition in Maharashtra announces induction of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, despite complaints of disrespect from Prakash Ambedkar.

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Maharashtra journalist slams Prakash Ambedkar, his party warns ‘will be difficult to control anger’

After Maharashtra journalist Nikhil Wagle criticised the politics of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar, the VBA’s official Twitter handle said it would be “difficult to control the anger” of those who support the party unless the journalist proves his allegations against Ambedkar.

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Prakash Ambedkar says Patole has no decision-making authority on invitation to join MVA

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) extended an invitation to Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) to join the Opposition alliance in Maharashtra and discussion on seat-sharing.

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Marathas cannot share OBC quota pie: Prakash Ambedkar

Prakash Ambedkar explains why Marathas & OBCs must have separate quotas for progress in Maharashtra & why Mohan Bhagwat won't discuss Constitution.

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Seat sharing to be decided on elective merit, says Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole clarifies Uddhav Thackeray's stance on seat-sharing in MVA coalition for upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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Prakash Ambedkar hints at entry into Opposition alliance in Maharashtra

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar hints at imminent entry into MVA, but INDIA bloc doors remain shut.

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‘No confusion...,’ Supriya Sule on seat-sharing among INDIA bloc allies

NCP MP Supriya Sule clarifies no confusion on seat sharing in 2024 Lok Sabha elections; Shiv Sena (UBT) demands 23 seats.

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Ajit Pawar, Prakash Ambedkar pay tributes at Koregaon Bhima war memorial

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and other leaders on January 1, 2024 paid tributes at the ‘Jay Stambh’ (victory pillar) near Pune on the 206th anniversary of the Koregaon Bhima battle.

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Won’t take any step that hurts Samajwadi Party, says Pawar on Mayawati’s induction into INDIA bloc

Sharad Pawar, replying to a query on the induction of Mayawati’s BSP into the INDIA bloc, made it clear that Samajwadi Party was the alliance’s important ally in the Uttar Pradesh and that it would not take any decision that would hurt it.

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Uncertainty prevails over induction of Prakash Ambedkar’s VBA into INDIA bloc

Prakash Ambedkar again stated that while the VBA was trying to help the Congress fight the BJP, he was being rebuffed by both the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction.

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Prakash Ambedkar’s invite to Rahul Gandhi sparks talk of VBA joining INDIA

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) leader Prakash Ambedkar’s invite to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to attend the ‘Samvidhan Samman Mahasabha’ to be held in Mumbai on November 25 has sparked speculation of the VBA joining the Opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc.

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Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde announces retirement yet again, says daughter Praniti will contest 2024 Lok Sabha poll from Solapur

Veteran Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde, 82, has retired from electoral politics, proposing his daughter, MLA Praniti Shinde, to contest the 2024 Solapur Lok Sabha seat. He has held several portfolios in Maharashtra Cabinet & served as Governor of undivided Andhra Pradesh. He was thrice elected MP from Solapur, but lost…

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VBA only alternative to combat BJP, says Prakash Ambedkar

VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar posits party as vibrant Opposition to BJP, criticizes Congress and NCP for their alliance with Gautam Adani.

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‘Great spoiler of 2019 polls’, Prakash Ambedkar, rolls dice again

Prakash Ambedkar said he will pressure Uddhav Thackeray to choose between VBA and Congress-Sharad Pawar alliance. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction offered alliance to Ambedkar, but he said no to talks as long as Shinde is allied with BJP.

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VBA planning to contest all 48 LS seats in Maharashtra, says Prakash Ambedkar citing uncertainty over seat-sharing

‘Nothing is clear on MVA front. So we do not want to face a situation where an election announcement takes the VBA by surprise. Therefore, we have decided to prepare to fight all 48 Lok Sabha seats in the State,’ he said.

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Prakash Ambedkar hardens stance over alliance with Congress, gives seven-day ‘ultimatum’ to respond

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar has hardened his stance on allying with Congress and INDIA bloc for 2024 General Election, giving ultimatum of one week to respond to his alliance offer. If no response, VBA will contest all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra on its own.

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