Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Following their alliance for the BMC elections earlier this month, the Thackeray cousins, including Shiv Sena-UBT president Uddhav Thackeray and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, will share a public platform once again on January 23, the birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.This year is particularly significant as it marks the beginning of Bal Thackeray’s birth centenary year (100th year).This event is their first major joint appearance sin…
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Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that while the BJP may have won more seats, “its victory is tainted by the misuse of power, whereas his party’s defeat has grace”. Thackeray, in his maiden press conference following the BMC results in which Shiv Sena (UBT) bagged 65 seats, launched a sharp attack on the BJP, saying that while it may have attempted to dismantle his party through official channels, it has failed to erase its presence among the people….
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) A day after the party’s rout in the elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and other 28 civic bodies, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday declared that the fight will continue for the ‘Marathi Manoos’, for the Marathi language, for Marathi identity, and for a prosperous Maharashtra. He also asked the party’s elected members to stand firmly with the Marathi Manoos despite attempts by the ruling alliance to “harass” them.In his post on X, R…
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) In the high-stakes battle for the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the BJP, in alliance with the Shiv Sena, achieved its Mission Mumbai. The BJP emerged as the single-largest party by winning 88 seats. While it holds a significant lead over its rivals, the numbers suggest that no single party has crossed the magic halfway mark on its own (114 out of 227 seats), pointing towards the necessity of alliances to control the civic body.However, the B…
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, has faced a severe electoral setback in the municipal corporation elections. Despite a high-profile “Thackeray Reunion” campaign and a strategic alliance with the Shiv Sena (UBT), the party has failed to make a significant impact across the state.According to the latest results and trends, the MNS has struggled to retain its influence in urban pockets that were once considered its strongholds. The party has suf…
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) As the BJP-led Mahayuti has taken a lead in a majority of the 29 municipal corporations and the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has crossed the halfway mark in the BMC in early leads, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, through video calls, congratulated state unit chief Ravindra Chavan and Mumbai unit chief Ameet Satam over the party’s stellar performance.CM Fadnavis praised Chavan’s leadership, stating: “Honourable Ravindra Chavan, many congratulations to you. Under your leade…
Bengaluru, Jan 16 (IANS) After the resounding victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the local body elections in Maharashtra, celebrations were held on Friday near the Karnataka BJP office in Bengaluru, with firecrackers burst and sweets distributed. BJP Central Parliamentary Board member and former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis following the massive lead secured by the …
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) As Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray raised objections over the functioning of the State Election Commission, particularly regarding the use of removable ink, the Shiv Sena on Friday refuted the allegations, stating that there was no issue with the ink. The party said that a similar fake narrative was created during the Lok Sabha elections as well. Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande said, “Th…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The BJP-led alliance has taken an early lead in the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, according to initial trends, as counting of votes began on Friday for civic body polls across Maharashtra. The results are being closely watched, with elections held for 29 municipal bodies after a long gap of nearly nine years.Early leads indicate that the BJP alliance is ahead in 34 wards in Mumbai’s BMC. Of these, the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading …
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) As the counting of votes for the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra began on Friday, the Shiv Sena expressed confidence in a strong performance, and said that the outcome of elections has remained consistent, whether it is the Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha or municipal corporation polls. Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said the public has shown strong support for the Mahayuti alliance.“Whether it is the Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha or municipal corporation electio…