Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) In a sharp escalation of the political war of words in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday has thrown a direct challenge to Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray, asking him to recite or at least read two pages of the ‘Ram Raksha Stotra’ (a sacred hymn dedicated to Lord Ram). The remarks come after Thackeray announced a ‘Ram Raksha’ agitation in Nagpur on July 18 to keep the alleged irregularities in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir construction in the limelight,…
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Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) In a scathing attack, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Tuesday took a sharp dig at the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction for announcing its support to Sonam Wangchuk’s protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, accusing them of trying to orchestrate instability across the country. Shinde, during the press conference, touched upon a wide array of topics, including Hindutva, the Ram Temple, Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s lea…
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has extended her support to activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk amid his ongoing hunger strike. Sharing a heartfelt note on social media, the actress urged the government to initiate dialogue, emphasizing the importance of addressing concerns through peaceful conversations. The ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ actress also praised Wangchuk’s contributions to education, environmental conservation, and community development.Zeenat posted an image …
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) The Shiv Sena(UBT) on Tuesday launched an attack on the Central government over the alleged multi-crore donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, pointing out the silence of top leadership and labelling the recent expression of regret by the Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman, Nripendra Mishra, as a mere “farce”.In a scathing editorial published in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, the party highlighted recent remarks by Nripendra Mishra, who termed the donation embezzleme…
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) In a major political escalation over the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) controversy, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday announced his party’s full support for the ongoing student protests led by activist Sonam Wangchuk and youth activist Abhijeet Dipke. Speaking at a press conference from his residence, Matoshree, Thackeray urged political parties nationwide to transcend partisan lines, while explicitly calling on the Leader of the Opposition (…
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) The declaration by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader, Eknath Shinde, that “picture abhi baki hai (the movie is not over)” regarding Operation Tiger, signals a deeper, aggressive phase in the war for the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray.By warning that the operation has not concluded and “more breaking news” was on the horizon, Dy CM Shinde is sending a clear psychological and tactical message to the remaining elements of the Opposition.Shinde’s ch…
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 11 (IANS) The opposition leaders, particularly Shiv Sena-UBT, lashed out at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday, calling him a “traitor” and “fugitive”.The reactions came a day after Shinde accused Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray of remaining silent on alleged embezzlement of donations made at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple, while coming in defence of the Uttar Pradesh government’s handling of the Ram Temple “theft” controversy.Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena…
Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) Amid a series of earthquakes in the Marathwada region, Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Maharashtra government, accusing it of prioritising publicity exercises in Mumbai while ignoring growing seismic concerns in parts of the state.The criticism came through an editorial in the party mouthpiece Saamana, which alleged administrative apathy towards repeated tremors reported in Hingoli, Parbhani and Nanded districts.The Thackeray camp contrasted the …
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) In a fiery, multi-pronged address in the Legislative Council on Friday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde fiercely defended the ruling alliance, tearing into the opposition’s “media trials” while laying out a comprehensive roadmap of the government’s public welfare and infrastructure achievements. Responding to last week’s opposition-moved resolution, Shinde dismissed rumours of alliance rifts, mocked the Thackeray faction’s sudden spiritual shift, …