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…
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Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) On the historic occasion of Shiv Sena’s 60th foundation day, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena has been rocked by a massive crisis. A day after six Lok Sabha MPs triggered a second major split in the party within four years, moving to align themselves with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction, the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP and chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut on Friday launched a scathing attack on the dissident lawmakers, claiming that a la…
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) The political landscape of Maharashtra has been upended once again by a meticulously planned, highly confidential defection codenamed “Operation Tiger”. Orchestrated by Maharashtra’s political strategists, the operation successfully split the Shiv Sena-UBT Parliamentary wing, leaving Uddhav Thackeray with just three loyal Lok Sabha MPs out of nine.Despite a strict party whip issued to attend a crucial Parliamentary Party meeting on Thursday in Delhi, six MPs revolted, skip…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The BJP on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the opposition INDIA bloc of repeatedly targeting the Prime Minister because it has failed to challenge him electorally.BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari took to X to condemn Raut’s comments, saying the opposition’s criticism of the Prime Minister amounted to disrespecting the mandate of millions of Indians.”Rahul…
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday dismissed speculation over a possible merger of opposition parties with the Congress, saying any such move would ultimately benefit the BJP.Addressing a press conference to mark 12 years of the PM Modi government, Fadnavis delivered a scathing critique of the opposition, mocking their leadership and declaring that any such consolidation would ultimately benefit the BJP.Fadnavis stated, “Regarding the merger talks, al…
Jaipur, June 12 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has endorsed Shiv Sena(UBT) leader Sanjay Raut’s suggestion that regional parties, which originated from Congress, should reunite with the party and collectively rally behind Rahul Gandhi’s leadership. Speaking on the need for greater opposition unity, Gehlot said the current political moment demands a united fight to protect democracy.”There is substance in what Sanjay Raut has said. The time has come to fight to save democracy…
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Significant political developments unfolded across Maharashtra on the final day for the withdrawal of nominations on Thursday for the 17 seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) from the Local Authorities’ constituencies. While the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) attempted to field strong challenges against the ruling Mahayuti alliance, several MVA candidates withdrew their nominations, citing a lack of favourable numbers and alleged non-cooperation from alli…
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday levelled serious allegations of horse-trading, claiming that a massive Rs 150 crore deal took place to force Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidates to withdraw their nominations for the Legislative Council elections slated for June 18. The allegations came on the final day for withdrawal of nominations, a day marked by dramatic developments and setbacks for the MVA in Sambhajinagar. After the deadline expired, Raut made a sensational c…
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 4 (IANS) The brutal rape-and-murder of a four-year-old girl in Narsapur, Pune, has fuelled a massive political row in Maharashtra. Opposition parties have launched a scathing attack on the State Home Department led by Devendra Fadnavis, citing police negligence and a total breakdown of law and order. They have demanded an enquiry into the horrific incident by a Special Investigation Team (SIT).Maharashtra Congress Legislature Party leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, raised serious questions r…