Yavatmal (Maharashtra), June 27 (IANS) Breaking his silence on the intense political speculation gripping Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday dropped a major hint regarding his unexpected, high-profile co-passenger on a recent commercial flight.On Friday, Thackeray, along with senior party leaders including Aaditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and Anil Desai, travelled from Mumbai to Nagpur on the same commercial plane as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.The mi…
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Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The launch of “Operation Tiger” marks one of the most consequential shifts in Maharashtra’s political landscape since the 2022 rebellion led by Eknath Shinde that split the Shiv Sena.By orchestrating the defection of six of the nine Lok Sabha MPs from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) camp, Shinde claimed to have scored a political “sixer”, significantly strengthening his position within the state’s power structure.However, the defection of six MPs has dealt a sig…
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) In a major political upheaval in Maharashtra, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Monday executed “Operation Tiger,” engineering a split within Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT). Six Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) from the UBT faction have formally joined the Shinde camp. The six rebel MPs include Omprakash Bhupalsinh alias Omraje Nimbalkar (Dharashiv/Osmanabad), Nagesh Bapurao Patil Ashtikar (Hingoli), Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav (Parbhani), Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmu…
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Highlighting the high-stakes political drama gripping Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) during his party’s 60th Foundation Day rally. Amid intense speculation surrounding “Operation Tiger” , a rumoured defection where six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha Members of Parliament are poised to cross over to Shinde’s faction, Shinde dropped heavy hints o…
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Friday, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary, said that over the last six decades, multiple attempts have been made to tear apart and fracture the Shiv Sena, driven purely by the constant fear the party instils in its opponents. Many rival ‘Senas’ emerged and dissolved during this period, but the foundation and pinnacle built by Balasaheb Thackeray remained unshaken, it said.The Thackeray camp, in an editorial in the party’s m…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given India a new identity on the global stage over the last twelve years, driving the country toward becoming an economic superpower. He added that under PM Modi’s leadership, Maharashtra’s development has gained unprecedented momentum. Shinde expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak on the resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the Opposition’s INDIA alliance, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Monday questioned both its leadership and unity.“The Opposition’s morale has been completely crushed, and the INDIA alliance has reached a state of sheer exhaustion,” Shinde alleged, taking indirect swipes at Rahul Gandhi, Uddhav Thackeray and the Congress party.Claiming that the Opposition lacks a development agenda and relies sol…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday expressed confidence that Maharashtra is driving holistic progress through heavy industries, modern infrastructure, rapid connectivity, skill development, housing and eco-friendly projects, and said this comprehensive development blueprint would propel the state’s economy towards the $1 trillion milestone.Moving rapidly towards the vision of a “Viksit Bharat 2047”, Maharashtra is set to construct a new development expressw…
Pune, May 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, launched a direct offensive against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Friday, claiming they had “missed the link” to Maharashtra’s progress. He asserted that the current Mahayuti government has not only restored that link but has provided a high-speed corridor for the state’s future.He was speaking at the inauguration of the Mumbai-Pune Missing Link Project on expressway. The project is set to eliminate chronic traffic congestio…
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik responded on Friday regarding the Shiv Sena’s ‘Operation Tiger.’ He stated that their ‘Operation Tiger’ remains active 365 days a year. If any individual subscribes to the ideology of the late Balasaheb Thackeray or Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and wishes to join their ranks, they will not be turned away; however, everything will be conducted openly and transparently.Speaking to reporters, Sarnaik said …