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Om Birla clears merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with Shinde-led Sena

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs. These parliamentarians now formally join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Lok Sabha. This development strengthens the Shinde faction's presence in the Lower House. It marks another setback for the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT).…

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Pawar's visit to Shinde's office 'coincidence,' don't read conspiracies in political meetings: Sule

Supriya Sule stated Sharad Pawar's meeting in Eknath Shinde's office was purely a coincidence. She urged against viewing political meetings with suspicion or as conspiracies. Pawar met his party MLAs after attending a committee meeting on border disputes. Shinde greeted Pawar with a bouquet, showing his large-heartedness. Sule clarified Raut's…

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Eknath Shinde seeking approval for 'stolen property': Sanjay Raut slams Dy CM's meeting with Amit Shah

Sanjay Raut attacked the Eknath Shinde government, calling its actions stolen property. He also criticized the BJP for demanding prayers while ignoring temple fund allegations. Raut dismissed reports of MVA rifts and potential defections as deliberate rumors. He defended Jayant Patil's meeting with the Chief Minister regarding a local issue.

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Merger row deepens as Uddhav Sena warns rebel MPs

Shiv Sena (UBT) formally warned its Lok Sabha members about claiming a merger. The party stated no merger was authorized with the Eknath Shinde faction. These MPs were elected on the Shiv Sena (UBT) symbol and mandate. Constitutional provisions do not permit legislators to independently effect a merger. The party…

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Pawar's meeting in Shinde's office sparks tension, war of words between allies Sena (UBT), NCP (SP)

Sharad Pawar's meeting in Eknath Shinde's office has caused a rift between opposition allies. Shiv Sena (UBT) expressed hurt and questioned the senior leader's credibility. NCP (SP) countered, accusing Shiv Sena (UBT) of double standards and weak alliance foundations. Pawar met his party MLAs in Shinde's office after attending a…

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NCP's Amol Mitkari objects to CM Fadnavis omitting Ajit Pawar's name in Missing Link credit

NCP MLC Amol Mitkari expressed dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He noted the omission of Ajit Pawar's contribution to the Missing Link project. Fadnavis had credited himself and Eknath Shinde for the infrastructure initiative. Mitkari requested the project be named after the late Ajit Pawar. This action would honor…

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Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary dispute: Govt will try for early hearing in Supreme Court, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra will appoint legal experts for the Karnataka border dispute hearing. The state government will ensure the case is heard in the Supreme Court soon. Efforts will be made to protect Marathi speakers' rights in border areas. Legal assistance and expenses will be provided for court cases in Karnataka. The…

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Let me play my innings first: Maharashtra council's new deputy chairman Sachin Ahir

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir, now Maharashtra legislative council's deputy chairman, downplayed speculation about his future political path, stating he needs to 'play the innings first.' His election as a ruling Mahayuti candidate surprised many, especially given his close ties to Aaditya Thackeray. Ahir, a former NCP minister and…

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Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir elected Maharashtra legislative council's deputy chairman as Mahayuti candidate

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir was elected unopposed as the deputy chairman of the Maharashtra legislative council, representing the ruling Mahayuti. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi initially fielded a candidate but withdrew it on appeal. Ahir's nomination as a Mahayuti candidate, a close aide of Aaditya Thackeray, marks a…

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Modi govt cabinet reshuffle buzz gains momentum; revamp likely before Parliament Monsoon session

Cabinet reshuffle: A reshuffle of the Modi government's Council of Ministers is expected soon, possibly before the Monsoon session of Parliament. The exercise is likely to coincide with the announcement of the BJP's new national team. Sources suggest that younger leaders may be given prominent roles, while some ministers could…

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Sena minister claims 14 (UBT) MLAs set to join Shinde; Uday Samant denies 'operation tiger'

Shiv Sena minister Gulabrao Patil's claim of 'Operation Tiger 3.0' and 14 UBT MLAs joining Eknath Shinde's faction has been met with contradiction from another minister, Uday Samant. While Samant acknowledged interest from MVA MLAs, he specifically mentioned Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar, who vehemently denied the suggestion. Samant defended potential…

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Shiv Sena strong despite split, Aaditya has capability to lead: Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut asserted the party's resilience despite recent defections, attributing the exodus to greed for power and money. He expressed confidence in Aaditya Thackeray's leadership potential, stating the younger generation must take command. Raut challenged the defecting MPs to face public scrutiny, claiming the party cadre…

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After Sena turncoat’s threat to journalists, Eknath Shinde seeks apology

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Dina Patil is facing criticism after he allegedly threatened TV journalists during a press interaction in Mumbai on Thursday. The episode has prompted Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to urge Patil to apologise, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warned that anyone making threats would face consequences.

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NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule alleges 'political manipulation' ahead of 2029 elections, raises concern on Operation Tiger

Nationalist Congress Party MP Supriya Sule expressed grave concerns, stating democracy is "on the verge of ending" as parties are being fractured ahead of the 2029 elections. She alleged political manipulation is breaking families apart for electoral gains and voiced skepticism about justice from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding…

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Sharad Pawar rules out split in NCP (SP) amid speculation of MPs contact with rival camp

Sharad Pawar expressed confidence in his party's unity, stating none of his MPs will defect, unlike Shiv Sena (UBT) where six MPs joined Eknath Shinde's faction. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders met the Lok Sabha Speaker, urging him to hear them before acting on any party splits. Shinde welcomed the MPs,…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Two Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today, seeking the disqualification of six party lawmakers who recently joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction. This move follows a significant split within Uddhav Thackeray's party. The meeting aims to address the defection under the Anti-Defection Law,…

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'Operation Tiger is complete,' says Shinde as 6 Uddhav MPs join his Sena; calls them Dhurandhar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared 'Operation Tiger' complete as six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha members officially joined the ruling Shiv Sena. This move formalizes another split in Uddhav Thackeray's faction. Shinde hailed the defectors as 'stalwarts' and stated the Shiv Sena is now the second-largest party…

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Sena vs Sena: Six rebel MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's faction join ruling Shiv Sena in Eknath Shinde's presence

Maharashtra's political landscape is in flux as six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs defected to the Eknath Shinde faction, intensifying uncertainty for Uddhav Thackeray. Amidst this, Thackeray convened a party meeting to strategize for upcoming political developments and legislative matters. Meanwhile, Aaditya Thackeray sharply criticized the BJP government's handling of national…

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People gravitating towards power, I merely followed trend: Rebel Sena (UBT) MP Rajenimbalkar

Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omprakash Rajenimbalkar defended his move to the ruling Shiv Sena, stating he's following people's inclination towards power. He claimed opposition lawmakers are denied development funds, hindering local poll victories. Rajenimbalkar emphasized that joining the ruling party will facilitate development projects and ensure government funds reach…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) expels rebel MP Nagesh Bapurao Patil Ashtikar’s son for anti party activities

Shiv Sena (UBT) has expelled Krishna Nagesh Patil, son of rebel MP Nagesh Bapurao Patil Ashtikar, for alleged anti-party activities. This follows Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik's claim that six UBT Sena MPs are set to join the Eknath Shinde-led faction, significantly boosting their parliamentary strength. The defecting MPs have reportedly…

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Aaditya Thackeray slams Sena (UBT) rebels, says they abandoned poll mandate for 'greed'

Aaditya Thackeray has strongly criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs who have switched allegiance, asserting that voters in their constituencies rejected the NDA and supported the INDIA bloc. He accused the defectors of abandoning the mandate due to "greed" and putting their loyalty "up for sale." This move, with six out…

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Maharashtra MLC polls: Rebel nominee defeats Sena in Nashik, BJP wins in Nanded, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Rebel BJP candidate Gokul Gite secured a surprise victory in the Nashik legislative council polls, defeating the ruling Shiv Sena nominee. BJP candidates also triumphed in Nanded, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Jalna, and Dharashiv-Latur-Beed constituencies. While six Mahayuti alliance candidates won unopposed, Gite's win in Nashik has raised questions, with Shiv Sena expressing…

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Aaditya Thackeray labels rebel UBT Sena MPs as "for sale", accuses them of prioritising "greed" over ideology

Aaditya Thackeray has strongly criticised rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, accusing them of prioritising personal greed over their commitments and abandoning the ideologies they were elected on. He claims these lawmakers, backed by the MVA and INDIA bloc, have shamelessly sold their loyalty. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued show-cause…

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Operation Tiger turns real: Two Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs confirm switch to Shinde-led Shiv Sena

Two Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, have defected to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, citing a lack of development funds and Uddhav Thackeray's absence during local polls. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis declared 'Operation Tiger' successful, while Shinde vowed to complete his missions. Thackeray,…

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Sena (UBT) crisis: Operation successful, says Fadnavis; I never leave operations incomplete, asserts Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared "Operation Tiger" successful, indicating defections from the Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde-led faction. Deputy CM Shinde affirmed his commitment to completing operations. Fadnavis emphasized Shinde's leadership as carrying forward Balasaheb Thackeray's true ideology, urging Uddhav Thackeray to introspect. He also clarified adjustments…

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