Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane on Wednesday publicly expressed his wish to see Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis take up a national leadership role in the future. Speaking in the presence of CM Fadnavis during a felicitation event organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kisan Morcha in Mumbai, Bharane hinted at broader horizons for the senior leader while emphasising the upcoming auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi.Addressing the gathering, the…
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Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) The Maharashtra Assembly witnessed fiery exchanges as Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a blistering attack on Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray. Deputy Chief Minister Shinde on Friday evening accused the Opposition leader of practicing selective Hindutva, questioning why Uddhav Thackeray remained silent over alleged donation irregularities at Mumbai’s iconic Siddhivinayak Temple during his tenure as the former Chief Minister.The political showdown erupted am…
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) In a major relief to the agrarian community, the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced to modify a crop loan waiver scheme aimed at pulling distressed farmers out of debt traps and keeping them away from private moneylenders. Brushing aside criticisms regarding the timing of the announcement, the Chief Minister emphasised that the decision was driven solely by farming distress and not by electoral gains, saying, “We could have waited until 2029 s…
New Delhi/Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Amid political buzz over the NCP (SP) aligning with the ruling alliance, especially after the meeting between BJP MP Vinod Tawde and NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday clarified that no new party will be joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) or the state’s Mahayuti alliance at present. He further said the government has no intention of breaking any party for expansion or the upcoming elections. He added that the curr…
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde on Tuesday took sharp jibe at his predecessor and political rival, Uddhav Thackeray, advising him to look inward rather than throwing brickbats at those exiting the Shiv Sena-UBT. Dismissing allegations of engineering splits within the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena faction, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde emphasised that leaders are joining him voluntarily due to his administration’s development-driven age…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling MahaYuti alliance, accusing Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of pushing Maharashtra back by 25 years and tarnishing the state’s reputation.The party further alleged that Shinde’s brand of “arrogant money politics” would ultimately prove detrimental to Fadnavis, claiming that a section within the BJP leadership in Delhi is openly encouraging Sh…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Following the latest round of Legislative Council election results, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as a dominant force in the upper house of the Maharashtra Legislature. Meanwhile, the Opposition is locked in an internal tussle over the post of Leader of the Opposition (LoP). In the currently active 73-member house, the BJP alone commands 35 seats, pushing it closer to an absolute majority on its own.The BJP has emerged as an undisputed powerhouse in Maharash…
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 boost, the ruling Mahayuti alliance has registered a resounding victory in the Maharashtra Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) elections, capturing 16 out of the 17 seats. However, the ruling combine’s flawless run was disrupted in Nashik, where a high-profile rebellion handed a sharp blow to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction.The biennial elections, which concluded with counting on Monday, saw the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) anchor the allian…
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surpassed the tenure milestone of former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, delivering highly successful leadership over the past twelve years. Interacting with the media, Shinde highlighted that under PM Modi’s stewardship, India has made giant strides across key sectors, including development, economy, national security, and public welfare.Desc…