Nashik, Jan 9 (IANS) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray, on Friday, delivered a scathing critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of using “money and muscle power” to influence the democratic process. At a joint rally with his cousin and Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray made an explosive claim regarding candidates’ horse-trading, alleging that in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation elections a staggering offer of Rs 15 crore was m…
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Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS)Ahead of the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Monday released its list of 40 star campaigners. The list features prominent party faces, including party chief Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, and senior leaders such as Sanjay Raut and Sushma Andhare.Voting for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra is scheduled for January 15, with the results to be declared on January 16.The Thackeray factio…
BMC polls: Shiv Sena UBT faces Shinde faction on 69 seats, BJP on 97Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) The high-voltage battle for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which has drawn attention not only from Maharashtra but across the country, has now taken a clear shape with direct contests emerging among major political formations.A straight fight between Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will take place on 69 seats. At the same time, the BJP and the Thacker…
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday reiterated that the Mayor of Mumbai will be from the MahaYuti alliance and will be “both Hindu and Marathi.” While directly challenging the Uddhav-Raj Thackeray “brotherhood” alliance, Fadnavis, by promising a Marathi-Hindu Mayor, attempted to neutralise the emotional appeal of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS while keeping the BJP’s core Hindutva voters aligned. He dismissed the idea of the “Thackeray brand,” stating that …
Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray on Monday formally kickstarted the party’s campaign for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections by announcing its first candidate.Senior MNS leader and party spokesperson Yashwant Killedar has been handed the ‘AB form’ to contest from the Dadar (Shivaji Park) area, considered one of the party’s key strongholds. The AB form certifies a candidate as the authorised nominee of a political par…
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) The Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray, on Sunday, alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on a mission to “finish off” his party and “devour” Mumbai. He described the upcoming elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as a battle for the soul of the state capital, asserting in a veiled reference to the Central BJP leadership are attempting to swallow the state.Addressing party workers and office-bearers, Uddhav Thackeray justified his recent alli…
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) As the Thackeray brothers – Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray formally joined hands for contesting the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, their alliance has invited a swipe from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). BJP called the alliance a desperate attempt by the Thackeray cousins to retain power in the BMC civic polls slated next month, the richest municipal corporation in the country.BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha, react…
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday claimed that the alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections will not be the beginning of a historical era but will be the beginning of a historical defeat for them.The BJP said that Raj Thackeray should not forget that the history of both parties was divided when Uddhav Thackeray chode to side with Congress and Sharad Pawar. By going with Uddhav Thackeray…
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) founder Raj Thackeray will hold a joint press conference on Wednesday at noon to formally announce their alliance for the upcoming elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and several other civic bodies. Polling for 29 municipal corporations is scheduled for January 15, with counting to take place on January 16.Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut, in a post on …
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the alliance between the two Thackeray cousins — Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT) and Raj Thackeray (MNS) –is now official. Party MP Sanjay Raut confirmed the “Manomilan” (Union of Hearts), saying that the workers of both parties have wholeheartedly accepted the tie-up and are already working together on the ground. “The ‘Manomilan’ (union of hearts) happened the moment the two brothers came together against…