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NCP (SP) not involved in any merger talks with Congress: Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule

Supriya Sule has dismissed speculation regarding a merger between her party and the Congress. She asserted that no merger proposals have been exchanged between the two political parties. The Nationalist Congress Party (SP) and Congress will continue working together as allies. Sule highlighted their cordial relations and regular coordination on…

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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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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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SP quits MVA following Uddhav’s close aide remark on Babri demolition

"Samajwadi Party can never remain with communal ideology, hence we separate ourselves from Maha Vikas Aghadi," Maharashtra SP chief Abu Asim Azmi said in a statement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Bitcoin bomb’: How legacy media played up Supriya Sule’s fake audio clips on election eve

On the eve of elections, you might expect news channels to focus on coverage that helps voters make an informed choice.

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‘Want to change Maharashtra’s political setting’: BJP state unit vice president Madhav Bhandari

Maharashtra’s political turmoil has intensified with cracks in the grand alliances of Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi and even infighting within the parties. The stakes are high, especially for the BJP, after underperformance in the Lok Sabha polls.

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Maharashtra Polls: 'No Mahayuti after November 23', asserts Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said that there will be no Mahayuti after Nov 23 and added that Maha Vikas Aghadi will form the government in Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra Bandh update: MVA cancels today’s bandh but will hold peaceful protest; transport services won’t be affected

In a recent update, the Maharashtra Bandh scheduled for 24th August has been called off by Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) following a Bombay High Court ruling. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray confirmed the news and said that they are calling off the bandh but will protest with black bands.…

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Maharashtra: Seat-sharing talks in Maha Vikas Aghadi underway, Congress likely to field candidates on maximum seats

As the Maharashtra assembly elections are slated to be held later this year, discussions on seat-sharing in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance consisting of the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-SP, and the Shiv Sena (UBT) among others are underway. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Devendra Fadnavis is villain of Maharashtra's politics: Sanjay Raut

Launching a scathing attack on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut labelled Fadnavis' urge to relieve him from ministerial duties as a 'gimmick' and blamed him for BJP's abysmal performance in Maharashtra. Read the full report of Dynamite News

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Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post

Opposition leaders in Maharashtra reveal past struggles for Chief Minister post, highlighting political power dynamics and alliances.

The Hindu

Grand rallies at Mumbai: What are Mahayuti and MVA supporters saying?

Mumbai saw its two biggest poll rallies of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections on Friday. In the final showdown ahead of polling on May 20, the Mahayuti camp held a rally at Dadar’s Shivaji Park, whereas, at the same time, the Maha Vikas Aghadi or the INDIA bloc’s public meeting…

Newslaundry

Maharashtra Assembly elections, not Lok Sabha polls, will settle political scores

The horizon being gazed at by political parties in Maharashtra is the more local war for the State, which began after the last Assembly polls in 2019, when the then-united Shiv Sena walked out of the Mahayuthi or NDA in the State and formed the Maha Vikas Aghadi government

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Rahul Gandhi to address Maha Vikas Aghadi candidates in Pune

The MVA rally will be held at SSPMS ground in the evening where top state leaders from three alliance partners will also be present. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Former PMs worked to make new India, the incumbent one only criticises others: Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi, praises Nehru's contributions, warns against autocracy, and apologizes for past election mistake in Amravati

The Hindu

Farmers’ distress, Ram Mandir, and caste dynamics take centre stage as Maharashtra braces for Phase 1 showdown

Nagpur, Maharashtra's key battleground, sees BJP-Congress clash over Ram Mandir, inflation, unemployment, and farmers' crisis in Lok Sabha polls.

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Manoj Jarange warns of hunger strike if quota demand not met before June 4

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil warned on Sunday that he would once again go on a hunger strike on June 4 if the Maratha reservation issue is not resolved by the state government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha Polls: MVA seat-sharing in Maha sealed; Sena (UBT) gets 21, Cong 17, NCP (SP) 10

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing formula for the Lok Sabha polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Vikas Aghadi seals poll pact in Maharashtra; Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest 21 seats

Mumbai's Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi announces seat-sharing deal for Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra.

The Hindu

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

MVA's seat-sharing formula will be finalised after March 17: Chennithala

MVA seat-sharing formula for Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra to be finalized after March 17, says Congress' Ramesh Chennithala.

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

Prakash Ambedkar joins MVA seat-sharing talks

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar joined the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

The Hindu

Shiv Sena split: ahead of verdict, Uddhav Thackeray moves SC against Speaker-CM Shinde meet

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on January 9 said his party had filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court objecting to a recent visit by Speaker Rahul Narwekar to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

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Sena vs Sena: Ahead of verdict, Thackeray chastises Speaker Narwekar’s private visit to CM Shinde

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s verdict on the disqualification proceedings against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Shiv Sena MLAs will determine whether democracy was alive or not in this country, said Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on January 9 while criticising Mr. Narwekar’s recent visit to Mr. Shinde.

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