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Rahul Gandhi faces flak from ally and rivals over remarks on Savarkar

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi stoked a controversy yet again by alleging that freedom fighter VD Savarkar helped the Britishers and remained loyal to them. Not just the BJP but Congress’s ally Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) slammed the opposition leader.

The Times of India

I don't approve of Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Savarkar: Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI: Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, who heads a faction of the Shiv Sena, on Thursday said his party has immense respect for V D Savarkar and he does not approve of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the freedom fighter.

The Times of India

Bombay HC gives ED time to amend appeal against 'uncalled for' PMLA court observations

MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Friday fixed for hearing on November 25 an appeal filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for cancellation of bail granted by a special PMLA court to Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut.

The Times of India

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Counting For Bypolls 2022 Underway; BJP Leads In 3 Seats, TRS In Munugode

The counting for bypolls in seven constituencies that were held on November 3 is underway. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court To Hear On 29 November Pleas Related To Maharashtra Politics

A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Justice DY Chadrachud posted for hearing the batch of pleas filed by Uddhav Thackeray-led and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde faction to November end. Read on fore details:

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Maharashtra gives Y+ cover to all 41 MLAs, 10 MPs from Shinde camp

MUMBAI: The home department, headed by deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, has provided special Y+ security to all 41 MLAs and 10 Lok Sabha MPs of CM Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena. Friday’s move comes at a time when it has scaled down or withdrawn the cover of MVA politicians, with the…

The Times of India

Downpour of announcements, drought in implementation: Uddhav Thackeray slams Maharashtra govt

AURANGABAD: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday demanded the Maharashtra government declare "wet drought" in the state and provide Rs 50,000 per hectare as compensation to farmers affected by rains without waiting for the loss assessment reports.

The Times of India

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Sharad Pawar says he will participate in Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra

BARAMATI: NCP president Sharad Pawar on Sunday said he will participate in the Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra when it enters Maharashtra as an attempt is being made through it to bring harmony in society.

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Sharad Pawar says he will participate in Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra

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Andheri assembly bypoll: Will Muslim voters support Uddhav Thackeray-led faction's candidate?

MUMBAI: One of the interesting aspects of the upcoming Andheri (East) Assembly bypoll will be whether the votes of Congress get transferred to Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction's candidate supported by Congress and NCP and if Muslim voters support the saffron party, according to political observers. Though the byelection is…

The Times of India

Sena vs Sena in Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde group targets Uddhav Thackeray faction for banking on legacy, sympathy

THANE: Ahead of the Andheri assembly seat bypolls in Maharashtra, the Eknath Shinde faction — of the Shiv Sena — has accused the Uddhav Thackeray-led group of relying on legacy and sympathy votes instead of talking about developmental works.

The Times of India

Fadnavis denies Maharashtra Government had any role in the delay in accepting Rutuja Latke’s resignation

Shiv Sena’s Uddhav Thackeray camp had alleged that the State government had pressured the BMC chief to not accept the resignation of Ms. Latke, their candidate for an upcoming by-election

The Hindu

Shiv Sena ‘fake affidavits’ case: Mumbai Police begin probe

Shinde camp has alleged that Uddhav camp had submitted phoney affidavits before Election Commission to prove its strength

The Hindu

From bow and arrow to torch: Will a new symbol impact Uddhav Thackeray’s chances in Andheri bypoll?

After the Shiv Sena was formed in 1966, it took 23 years for the party to be allotted its now iconic bow and arrow symbol. Now, 33 years later, that symbol is lost to the party, its use barred until the two rival factions of the party sort themselves out.

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We are inheritors of Bal Thackeray’s ideals: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Both Uddhav and Shinde camps say they are happy with the new party names

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray's candidate to file nomination for Andheri East bye-election on October 14

The winning party will have a psychological boost ahead of the BMC election

The Hindu

Election Commission allots ‘two swords, shield’ symbol to Shinde faction of Shiv Sena

Uddhav Thackeray-led faction was given the ‘mashaal’ (‘flaming torch’) symbol on October 10 by the EC

The Hindu

EC allots new names for Uddhav Thackeray, Shinde factions; rejects alternative party symbols proposed by Shinde camp

Uddhav’s faction to be known as ‘Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)‘; Shinde faction to be called ‘Balasaheb’s Shiv Sena’

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Uddhav Thackeray moves Delhi HC against EC order freezing Shiv Sena name, poll symbol

The petition has challenged ECI's October 8 order, contending it was passed in complete violation of principles of natural justice and without granting any hearing to the parties

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena gives three choices for poll symbol — trident, rising sun or burning torch

ECI’s freezing of Shiv Sena symbol ‘an injustice,’ says Uddhav; dares Shinde camp not to use his father’s name

The Hindu

EC freezing of Shiv Sena’s symbol will not weaken Uddhav faction or MVA alliance, says Sharad Pawar

The Election Commission barred the Shiv Sena factions led by former CM Uddhav Thackeray and current Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde from using the party name and its election symbol

The Hindu

Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray factions of Shiv Sena prepared to fight byeelection with new symbols, names

The poll panel’s decision was not a surprise, say loyalists; both camps line up their pick for party symbols

The Hindu

Election Commission freezes Shiv Sena symbol, name

Both the Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray factions cannot use the name or symbol for the ongoing bypoll

The Hindu

Morning Digest | India objects to U.S. envoy’s PoK visit; EC seeks Uddhav’s response on Shiv Sena symbol dispute, and more

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