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Sanjay Raut is kingpin of ‘khichdi’ scam in Maharashtra, alleges Sanjay Nirupam

Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam alleged that Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut is the ‘kingpin’ of the ‘khichdi scam’ in Maharashtra.

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Tensions run high between MVA allies over Sangli Lok Sabha seat

Tensions ran high between the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi’s constituents Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress on Sunday as both parties continued to stake claim over which candidate would contest the Sangli Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming election.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faces problems in candidate selection

The ruling Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction is facing trouble over its candidate selection.

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Sanjay Nirupam | Return of the prodigal son?

Sanjay Nirupam's political journey from journalism to Shiv Sena and Congress, marked by alliances, rivalries, and controversies.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections | BJP in a spot in north Maharashtra as disgruntled Jalgaon MP likely to defect to Thackeray’s Sena

BJP’s sitting MP from Jalgaon, Unmesh Patil, reached Mumbai on April 2 where he conferred with Mr. Thackeray and Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. He is expected to join the Sena (UBT) on April 3 and could be declared as the party’s candidate for the Jalgaon seat, said sources.

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Maha Vikas Aaghadi keen on seat-sharing talks with VBA: Sanjay Raut

Mr. Raut reiterated his call for the elimination of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in favour of conducting elections via ballot papers. He asserted that if polling is not conducted using EVMs, the BJP would face defeat.

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Ambedkar points fingers at Sanjay Raut for breakdown in parleys between MVA and VBA for LS elections

VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar singled out Sanjay Raut, spokesperson of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, as being responsible for the breakdown in parleys between the MVA and the VBA

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ED summons Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha candidate Kirtikar in ‘khichdi scam’

ED issued fresh summons to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Amol G. Kirtikar to investigate his alleged involvement in the ‘khichdi scam’.

The Hindu

Sena (UBT) firm on contesting Sangli Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut reiterated his party’s determination to contest the Sangli Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra, stating the importance of not inadvertently aiding the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The Hindu

2024 Lok Sabha election | Prakash Ambedkar remains ambivalent over MVA tie-up; will clear stand on March 26

Prakash Ambedkar again claimed that the MVA parties were yet to resolve their seat-sharing problems and it was wrong to point fingers at the VBA for acting as a roadblock in seat-sharing discussions.

The Hindu

Offered four Lok Sabha seats to Ambedkar-led VBA; doors of MVA always open to party: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on March 16 said the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has given a proposal for four seats to Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi promises GST exemption, loan waiver for farmers; offer prayers at Trimbakeshwar

Rahul Gandhi promises farmers protection and support through INDIA alliance government, addressing issues like loan waivers and MSP.

The Hindu

Opposition parties target the government over Arun Goel’s resignation as Election Commissioner

Opposition questions Arun Goel's resignation from Election Commission, raising concerns over democracy and institutional independence in India.

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Lok Sabha Polls | Pawar, Thackeray attend MVA seat-sharing meeting; ready to announce formula

Maha Vikas Aghadi discusses seat sharing for Lok Sabha elections with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, aiming to avoid vote division.

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Lok Sabha polls | Prakash Ambedkar keeps MVA partners guessing on seat-sharing

Despite the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) expressing confidence in taking along the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi for the Lok Sabha election, Mr. Ambedkar continued to keep his alliance partners guessing while stating on Sunday that his party was “still in doubt” whether it was indeed a constituent of…

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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’.”

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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 seat-sharing for Lok Sabha almost finalised, says Sanjay Raut

MVA leaders, including Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut, announce almost complete seat-sharing discussions for upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra.

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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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Bharat Ratna being given for political benefits, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut alleged on Sunday that the Bharat Ratna awards announced by the Centre are being conferred for "political benefits" ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Day after Borivali ‘live’ shocker, a cremation and a delayed burial as Oppn. guns for Fadnavis

Shiv Sena leader's murder during Facebook Live leads to arrests, opposition demands resignation, police investigate motive.

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Two shootings on camera: Why the heat’s turned up for Shinde and Fadnavis

Over the last seven days, two instances of violence in Maharashtra have turned up the heat on Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis.

The Hindu

Sanjay Raut tweets picture of CM Eknath Shinde's son with man accused in murder case

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on February 5 posted on social media a photograph in which Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s son and MP Shrikant Shinde is seen being greeted by a man facing murder charges and currently out on bail.

The Hindu

Chhagan Bhujbal claims he resigned from Cabinet in November over Maratha quota issue

Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal claims resignation over Maratha quota issue, but Deputy CM denies acceptance.

The Hindu

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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