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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

‘Stop poaching’ create own party’, Raj Thackeray advises BJP

Given his affinity to the BJP off late, Raj Thackeray’s scathing attack on the state BJP unit was unexpected. Read more on The Hindu

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Maharashtra civic polls unlikely this year due to current political scenario, says Raj Thackeray

MNS chief Raj Thackeray doubts civic polls will be held this year due to political shifts in Maharashtra; plans to set up teams to study party's strength in 48 Lok Sabha seats.

The Hindu

Sharad Pawar-Ajit meet in Pune sparks unease among MVA allies

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT), which normally defers to Sharad Pawar, slammed him in its mouthpiece Saamana, remarking that repeated meetings with his nephew were “tarnishing Sharad Pawar’s image” and creating confusion in the minds of the electorate.

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Uddhav Thackeray denies rumours of patch-up with Raj Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on July 27 denied rumours of joining hands with his estranged cousin and founder-president of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Raj Thackeray.

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Second NCP team under Sharad Pawar will soon join the BJP, claims Raj Thackeray

Raj Thackeray claims NCP's "second team" will join BJP, MNS to go alone in elections. Thackeray believes the crisis in NCP is scripted and that both factions are in cahoots. He questions who the Opposition is in Maharashtra and hints at no alliance between MNS and BJP. Thackeray believes Sharad…

The Hindu

MNS cadre vandalise toll plaza in Nashik after Raj Thackeray’s son is stopped there

Activists of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena allegedly vandalised a toll plaza on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra’s Nashik district after Mr. Thackeray’s son, Amit Thackeray, was halted there for half an hour

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NCP split a reminder of succession battles in regional parties

The NCP split revives succession battles in the regional party. Get insights into the ongoing political shift exclusively on The Hindu.

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Raj Thackeray suspects Sharad Pawar’s hand in nephew Ajit’s defection

Remarking that it was Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar who first started the politics of party-splitting in the State, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday said that the current political scenario was “a gross insult to the voters of Maharashtra”.

The Hindu

‘Surveys show Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena poised to get more seats than BJP-Shinde group in BMC poll’: NCP leader

The NCP leader claimed that as the surveys pointed to more seats for Mr. Thackeray, the BJP’s top brass were straining every sinew to win the crucial poll.

The Hindu

Amid religious tension in Nashik, Raj Thackeray says locals should take a call

Following a complaint lodged by temple authorities, the police registered relevant Sections of the Indian Penal Code against four persons; the State government constituted a special investigation team to probe the matter.

The Hindu

MNS chief Raj Thackeray opposes refinery near protected UNESCO site

MUMBAI: MNS chief Raj Thackeray showed his resistance over the refinery project in Barsu, Ratnagiri district, after stating that it’s coming up close to a UNESCO protected site where no development project can come up.

The Times of India

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde visits Raj Thackeray at his Mumbai residence

MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to MNS president Raj Thackeray at the latter's residence in Mumbai.

The Times of India

After MNS chief raised issue about illegal dargah in Mumbai, his party workers raise issue of 'illegal' shrine in Kalyan

KALYAN: After Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray raised issues about 'illegal Dargah' inside seashore in Mumbai which was later razed by the BMC, the MNS leaders in Kalyan now have also raised the issue about an "illegal" shrine that has come up on a private land.

The Times of India

Work to secure power seat in civic polls: MNS chief Raj Thackeray

THANE: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray appealed to his activists to get into action mode and drive the party to victory in the forthcoming municipal elections in various cities across the state.

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Attack on MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande: Party releases CCTV footage showing 'attackers'

A day after the attack on Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Sandeep Deshpande by unidentified persons, the party on Saturday released a CCTV footage of the incident. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Maharashtra politics hots up over movies, remarks on Shivaji Maharaj

MUMBAI: The political temperature in Maharashtra has soared in the last fortnight over protests against movies on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and controversial remarks made on him by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi also faced a flak for "insulting" Shivaji Maharaj during a television…

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Entertainment: Bollywood Star Akshay Kumar To Make His Marathi Debut With 'Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat'

In the movie, Akshay will be playing the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. 'Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat' is produced by Vaseem Qureshi. Read on for details:

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BJP, MNS protest against PFI for allegedly raising pro-Pakistan slogans in Maharashtra

They demanded that sedition charges be lodged against them and the outfit be banned

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Raj Thackeray keeps everyone guessing on MNS-BJP alliance

When questioned about his bonhomie with BJP leaders, Mr. Thackeray explained that politics was different from personal relations.

The Hindu

On Vidarbha tour, Raj Thackeray hints at MNS ‘going solo’ for civic polls

He tells party workers to to start an intensive campaigning for the civic poll

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Ganesh Utsav: MNS chief Raj Thackeray visits Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

Amid the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray offered prayers at the iconic Ganesh Mandal of Mumbai, Lalbaugcha Raja. Read more on Dynamite News

The Hindu

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

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

The Times of India

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, other leaders welcome Lord Ganesh at their homes

MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday morning welcomed Lord Ganesh at 'Varsha', his official residence in south Mumbai.

The Hindu

Ahead of Maharashtra civic polls, Raj Thackeray tries to rebuild party fortunes

He began a registration drive for fresh recruits in Pune on Thursday and appealed to youth to join the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena

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

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