Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday said the ongoing political developments mark 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, terming it a period in which “turncoats and betrayers” are being recast as “rebels” instead of strengthening democratic norms.In an editorial in its mouthpiece, Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction alleged that constitutional institutions, including the Speaker, the Election Commission, and even the judiciary, are being used to fac…
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Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday alleged that the recent fire tragedies in a Delhi hotel and a hospital in Bihar, which claimed several lives, have again exposed “entrenched administrative rot” in governance.In its raging fire, it said, the lives of ordinary citizens are being reduced to ashes like camphor.In the regime of those who boast that “Desh Badal Raha Hai” (The country is changing), nothing has truly changed, it said.The Thackeray camp, in the party mouthpiece Saamana…
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Thursday said the geopolitical landscape appeared increasingly challenging for India, and after incidents like the Pahalgam attack, the country has found itself isolated, lacking firm, unconditional backing from major global powers, reflecting a profound internal crisis regarding its current national and economic security.The Thackeray camp, in an editorial in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, argued that India’s position o…
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday said the hooch tragedy in Pune, which claimed 16 lives after consumption of spurious liquor, reflects a failure of the administrative and law enforcement system, alleging that it is a “product of a corrupt system”.In an editorial published in its mouthpiece, Saamana, the party said the tragedy cannot be treated as an accident, claiming that such illegal trade cannot operate without the collusion of the police and the State Excise Department.T…
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Wednesday accused the Maharashtra government of apathy towards the onion growers who are reeling under financial stress due to a sharp fall in prices.The party said that, regardless of the season, the onion growers in the state are perpetually left in tears. Sometimes, unseasonable rains and severe hailstorms snatch the harvest right out of their hands, and at other times, even when they manage a bumper harvest, the governme…
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) on Saturday criticised the Centre over the fuel price hike, alleging that the public has been pushed deeper into inflationary distress, according to an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana.”The ‘suppressed truth’ regarding the price hike of petrol and diesel has finally come out in the open as the prices have been hiked by Rs 3 per litre. This price rise took effect just two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP …
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Friday criticised the BJP-led government at the Centre for its handling of the current economic and fuel crisis while labelling the administration the “Gharkombda Bhushan” (Stay-at-Home) government.The Thackeray camp, in a scathing editorial in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, claimed that the self-serving policies have bankrupted state-run cooperative oil and gas giants like ONGC. While these essential companies struggle,…
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Thursday said the integrity of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has come under severe scrutiny once again as the Central government was forced to cancel the examination following widespread reports of a paper leak. The decision affects over 22 lakh students who must now endure the mental and financial strain of retaking the test.The Thackeray camp in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, claimed that “breakin…
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Shiv Sena MP, Sanjay Raut, on Friday took strong objection to US President Donald Trump’s move to congratulate Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on the West Bengal Assembly election results, saying that these are state-level elections — an internal matter of India’s federal democracy and any external endorsement appears premature and misplaced.He went on to urge President Trump for a more informed and balanced view, given his emphasis on democratic values.In his post on X…
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Thursday criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for proposing to deny parole to perpetrators of sexual exploitation as a way to deal with the rising number of cases. The Thackeray camp in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’ editorial, said the recent brutal assault and murder of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl in Nasarpur, Pune, has intensified the outcry over women’s safety. In response, CM Fadnavis stated he…