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How Shiv Sainiks see Eknath Sinde’s elevation as chief minister

In the morning on June 30, as the monsoon rains pounded Mumbai, journalists and TV vans swarmed outside Sagar Bungalow, the home of BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis in Malabar Hills. They were anticipating the arrival of Eknath Shinde, the rebel leader who split Shiv Sena and pulled down Uddhav Thackeray’s…

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Embattled MVA fields Sena’s Rajan Salvi as its Speaker candidate

The BJP has fielded first-time MLA Rahul Narvekar as its candidate

The Hindu

Making Shinde Maharashtra CM is BJP’s ploy to wrest Mumbai from Sena: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena has ruled the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for over two decades

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BJP wants to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra, alleges Sanjay Raut

BJP wants to destroy the strength of the Shiv Sena in Mumbai by giving the post of Chief Minister to Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde, said Raut. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP should have shown ‘big heart’ by honouring rotational CM pact, Saamna editorial taunts Fadnavis

“With the motive of creating political instability in Maharashtra, a drama was played out, but it is still unclear how many more episodes are yet to unfold,” the Saamna editorial said

The Hindu

Maharashtra political crisis | Embattled MVA fields Sena’s Rajan Salvi as its Speaker candidate

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The Hindu

Shinde Govt a 'two-wheeler', says NCP, asks Sena rebels to apologise to Thackeray

State NCP spokesman Mahesh Tapase said the Uddhav Thackeray-led party is the "real Shiv Sena"

The Hindu

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Uddhav Thackeray sacks Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde as Shiv Sena leader

In a letter to Eknath Shinde, who was sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister a day earlier, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray accused him of "indulging in anti-party activities"

The Hindu

Eknath Shinde sacked from post of ‘Sena leader’

MUMBAI: Less than a fortnight after he led a revolt against the Shiv Sena leadership, Uddhav Thackeray on Friday sacked Eknath Shinde, now chief minister, from the post of Shiv Sena leader. Thackeray’s decision is being seen as the first disciplinary action against rebel Shiv Sena legislators led by Shinde.…

The Times of India

Taming the tiger: On change of guard in Maharashtra

BJP deflected attention from the defection by allowing Shinde retain Sena identity

The Hindu

Supreme Court to hear plea of Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu on July 11

He had sought suspension of Shinde, 15 rebel MLAs against whom disqualification pleas are pending

The Hindu

Fadnavis missing at BJP's celebration of return to power in Maharashtra

Deputy CM to miss party’s national executive meeting in Hyderabad

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray questions rationale for BJP’s alliance with Shiv Sena faction

‘Why didn’t BJP accept a similar proposal in 2019?’

The Hindu

Shiv Sena is where Thackerays are, asserts Sanjay Raut

‘A group split from the Sena has formed the government with the BJP,’ says the Rajya Sabha MP

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First time a govt fell due to Hindutva: Madhya Pradesh minister Narottam Mishra on Maharashtra political crisis

BHOPAL: The Sena rebels have been “saffronised”, Madhya Pradesh home minister Narottam Mishra remarked on Thursday even as MP agriculture minister Kamal Patel tweeted that the Uddhav Thackeray government fell because it “insulted women power”, alleging that Kangana Ranaut was “targeted” by the erstwhile Shiv Sena government.

The Times of India

Devendra Fadnavis didn't seem happy accepting Dy CM's post but followed orders: Sharad Pawar

PUNE: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday claimed that BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis did not appear to be happy while accepting the deputy chief minister's post in Eknath Shinde's government.

The Hindu

Fadnavis’ ‘masterstroke’ of nominating Eknath as CM takes wind out of Uddhav camp’s sails

Decision to make Shinde the CM boosts credibility of rebellion over ‘Hindutva’ while deflecting criticism that BJP actively toppled the MVA govt

The Times of India

Maharashtra politics: Devendra Fadnavis looked clearly unhappy, claims Sharad Pawar

PUNE: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday said dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde’s appointment as the Maharashtra CM did not mean the end of the road for the Sena.

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The Hindu

Shiv Sainiks’ hearts still beat for their wagh

39 Shiv Sena MLAs breaking ranks over Uddhav Thackeray’s alleged failure to pursue the outfit’s core Hindutva ideology has sparked a groundswell of support for the beleaguered party chief. However, it remains to be seen if the Thackerays can channel the popular sentiment to revive the party’s flagging fortunes

The Times of India

Maharashtra twist: Why BJP said no to CM and Devendra Fadnavis yes to deputy CM

MUMBAI: A triumphant Eknath Shinde arrived for the swearing-in ceremony with his infant grandson in his arms and took oath after invoking Sena founder Bal Thackeray and his mentor Anand Dighe. By contrast, Devendra Fadnavis looked visibly uncomfortable.

The Hindu

Letters to the Editor — July 1, 2022

The end of chapter one

The Times of India

As Maharashtra goes Bihar way, how BJP looks to change power equations in both states

NEW DELHI: As Maharashtra got a new chief minister on Thursday evening with Eknath Shinde, the leader of the rebel faction of the Shiv Sena, taking oath of office, it became the second state after Bihar where the BJP does not have its CM despite the party having more MLAs…

The Hindu

Eknath Shinde is Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis his deputy

The vote of confidence of the new government will be held on July 2

Dynamite News

DN Exclusive: BJP's big bet by nominating Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister; boon or bane for Shiv Sena

Has BJP played a big game by offering CM post to Eknath Shinde? Is it BJP's strategy or was it a precondition of Shinde for the CM chair? An exclusive analysis by Manoj Tibrewal Akash, Editor-in-Chief of Dynamite News

The Hindu

Dissident Shiv Sena MLAs will regret their association with the BJP: Sanjay Raut

The Uddhav-led faction of the Sena will play the role of a ‘constructive opposition’ in Maharashtra, the MP said

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