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Raj Thackeray meets Amit Shah as BJP courted MNS Chief for LS match against estranged cousin Uddhav.
If the alliance is sealed, the MNS may be given one seat to contest from Mumbai, the Maharashtra capital where his cousin Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction enjoys strong influence.
Congress won’t compromise to Shiv Sena (UBT) and vice versa on Sangli seat claims
The Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) have both staked claim over the prestigious Sangli Lok Sabha constituency, a former stronghold of the Congress, which the BJP wrested in 2014 and retained in 2019.
BJP eyes Raj Thackeray to check Uddhav for ‘Marathi manoos’
“I was called, so I came to Delhi,” Raj told reporters in Delhi. He along with his son Amit Thackeray flew to Delhi on Monday night.
Pune ISIS terror module case: NIA attaches four immovable properties linked to 11 accused
The case relates to an ISIS conspiracy to spread terror by carrying out attacks at various places in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and other parts of India.
Rahul ends yatra in Mumbai, says EVMs win polls for BJP
The mega rally was attended by most INDIA bloc allies. However, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav did not attend. The Left parties also skipped the rally.
Rahul Gandhi holds ‘Nyay Sankalp Padyatra’ in Mumbai
Members of some of the opposition INDIA bloc constituents joined Rahul Gandhi in the padyatra.
Maha dilemma: MVA, MahaYuti scramble to clinch seat deal
An NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader said no one wants to contest against the party as an independent due to the large voter size.
Agreement on 9 seats eludes, MVA struggles to iron out differences
On the other hand, the seat-sharing arrangement within the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has been settled.
Rahul Gandhi promises farm loan waiver
Hectic parleys, manoeuvring, switching sides, promises galore as parties ready for announcement of poll schedule
After seat deal, Ajit faction loses MLA to uncle
Ajit Pawar highlighted the procedural necessity for Lanke to resign as an MLA before joining another party, to avoid disqualification for anti-party activities.
BJP seeks to rope in MNS in Maha seat-sharing deal
In preparation for the elections, the BJP has announced an initial list of 20 candidates for Maharashtra, indicating a flexible strategy that may see last-minute adjustments based on the opposition’s moves.
Maratha quota: Shinde committee gets extension till April 30
The committee will require two more months as it has to visit Hyderabad to obtain Nizam-era records and also check the archaeological records in Maharashtra.
All govt documents must mention mother’s name first: Maha Cabinet
Notably, the mother’s name will no longer be mentioned separately.
Shinde, Ajit tread tightrope walk amid BJP’s hard bargain
The deadlock over Lok Sabha seat sharing persists between the BJP and the Shiv Sena (Shinde).
Maharashtra: BJP, Shinde spar continues
CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar flew to Delhi to discuss seat sharing with top leadership of BJP.
Ajit Pawar’s allies eye BJP alliance
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, leading the Shiv Sena ministers in Mahayuti, faces trouble from within their own party MLAs who regularly threaten them.
MVA allies in huddle to seal Maharashtra deal
Prakash Ambedkar refused to comment over seat sharing and told reporters to judge the outcome of the meeting on the basis of his smiling face.
On Maharashtra turf, Amit Shah hits out at ‘dynastic politics’ of Oppn
Union Home Minister addressed a rally in Akola and participated in a local programme in Sambhaji Nagar.
Maha dilemma for ruling coalition as Shinde, BJP fail to strike seat-share deal
Devendra Fadnavis announced that the process of finalsing seat sharing in the state is expected to conclude within the next eight to ten days.
Shinde MLAs come to blows in Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha over project approvals
Shiv Sena minister Dada Bhuse and another Sena MLA Mahendra Thorwe, engaged in a verbal altercation, which turned into a physical brawl.
