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Opposition criticises Mumbai university’s decision to stay its administrative body polls

The decision by the Mumbai University to stay its senate polls has drawn major criticism from the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Sharad Pawar–led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), who view the move as evidence of the Maharashtra government’s authoritarian approach and its reluctance to hold elections.

The Hindu

‘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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Sharad Pawar nixes speculation over being offered a post at the BJP-led Central government

Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that PM Modi had laid a condition before rebel NCP leader Ajit Pawar that he could be made CM of the State only if his uncle, Sharad Pawar, came over to the side of the NDA

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Congress, Uddhav-led Sena begin review of Maharashtra Lok Sabha seats, with uncertainty over Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole said that while the NCP chief’s meetings with Ajit Pawar were certainly a cause for concern for the future of the MVA alliance, a decision on it would only be taken by the party’s top brass.

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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.

The Hindu

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to take action against 5 MPs of Uddhav faction for violating whip during no-confidence motion against Modi govt.

Shiv Sena to take legal action against 5 UBT MPs for violating whip to vote against no-confidence motion. Notice to be issued on Aug 14; disqualification proceedings may be initiated. Shinde faction has 40 MLAs & 12 MPs, UBT has 5 MPs. SC ruling on Shinde's whip in June 2022…

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PM Modi shares dais and bonhomie with Sharad Pawar, accepts Lokmanya Tilak award

PM Modi accepted the 41st Lokmanya Tilak award in Pune, dedicating it to the 140 crore citizens of India. He praised Tilak for his institution-building, commitment to journalism and vision for the youth. Opposition leader Sharad Pawar shared the stage with him, but his ally Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT)…

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Will hear your plea for ‘Shiv Sena’ name and symbol after Constitution Bench deals with Article 370 abrogation case, Supreme Court tells Uddhav Thackeray

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray / UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray that his case against an Election Commission order allotting the party name ‘Shiv Sena’ and symbol, ‘the bow and arrow’, to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will come up only after a Constitution Bench…

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Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena (UBT) upset over Pawar sharing dais with PM Modi

Remarking that people were “uneasy in their minds” about Mr. Pawar’s decision, Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut said: “While we cannot advise Sharad Pawar, people are uneasy with his decision.

The Hindu

Like Dhritarashtra, the government is also blind: Uddhav Thackeray on Manipur

Talking about the disturbing video of the May 4 sexual violence incident in Manipur, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, taking aim at the BJP government said it is also “blind like King Dhritarashtra” of Hindu epic Mahabharata.

The Hindu

Smaller parties key to success of BJP’s ‘Mission 45’ in Maharashtra

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) might be in the driver’s seat in Maharashtra with the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction joining the ruling dispensation, but its ties with smaller parties will determine the success of ‘Mission 45’: the BJP’s aim of winning 45 out of the State’s 48…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Uddhav mocks BJP’s idea of NDA; says ruling alliance only comprises of ED, CBI and I-T

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the BJP and PM Modi, saying the ED, the CBI and the IT Dept. are the only 3 strong parties in the NDA. He believes that the 2024 election will be a turning point and BJP's desperation is evident.

The Hindu

Analysis | A tale of two coups — Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction seeks to avoid Sena vs Sena bitterness

Two consecutive ‘surprise’ calls by the rebel faction on Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar have stupefied political pundits.

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Eknath Shinde says he has support of 220 MLAs, says Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction’s inclusion necessary for ‘certain political equations’

Remarking that all speculation about the ruling Shiv Sena-BJP government collapsing had proved false, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday claimed his government had the support of 220 of the 288 legislators in the Maharashtra Assembly.

The Hindu

EC has no right to take Shiv Sena name from us: Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray reminded the BJP that it was the Shiv Sena who helped build their party on its shoulders when the latter “was nothing”. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu

Joined Ajit Pawar’s faction due to Sharad Pawar’s flip-flop, says Chhagan Bhujbal

Rebel NCP Minister Chhagan Bhujbal attributed Sharad Pawar’s frequent flip-flops in his political dealings as the reason for finally leaving the NCP patriarch’s side. Read more on The Hindu

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Harbhajan Singh slams overblown criticism of Rohit Sharma's captaincy

NEW DELHI: Spin great Harbhajan Singh believes that Rohit Sharma deserves unwavering support from the Indian cricket establishment, as some individuals have been excessively critical of his captaincy.

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Uddhav slams BJP for dishonouring pre-poll agreement on CM post

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on July 9 said had the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) honoured the “decision” taken before the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly election on sharing of the chief ministerial post, the BJP workers would not have been required to carry “carpets” of other parties now.

The Hindu

Had BJP respected pre-2019 polls decision, its workers wouldn't have required to carry 'carpets' of others: Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on July 9 said had the BJP respected the “decision” taken before the 2019 Maharashtra polls the BJP workers would not have required to carry “carpets” of other parties now

The Times of India

Congress single largest opposition party, to send LoP to Maharashtra assembly: Nana Patole

THANE: Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole, Friday clarified that the post of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly belonged to his party which now has the highest number of leaders among the coalition partners.

The Hindu

Another jolt to Uddhav camp as veteran leader Neelam Gorhe joins ruling Eknath Shinde faction

In a major setback for the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), veteran Shiv Sena leader Neelam Gorhe, who is Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council, joined Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s rival Sena faction on Friday.

The Hindu

Eknath Shinde refutes rumours of factional discontentment over alliance with rebel NCP legislators

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on July 6 said nobody in Shiv Sena is unhappy over NCP leader Ajit Pawar’s inclusion in the State ministry.

The Hindu

Only Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya now left to be inducted into BJP: Shiv Sena (UBT)

Days after Nationalist Congress party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar joined the Maharashtra government, the Shiv Sena (UBT) claimed that only alleged economic offenders Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya were left to be inducted into the BJP.

The Hindu

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”.

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