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‘Balasaheb in his blood’: In Worli, does Milind Deora stand a chance against Aaditya Thackeray?

In Mumbai’s vibrant Worli Koliwada, three septuagenarian women sit in the shadow of colourful buildings, watching children play in a makeshift playground nearby. It’s a daily routine – they sit for hours every evening, chatting about things of great and small significance.

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Kopri seat: Uddhav Thackeray pics Anand Dighe's nephew against Eknath Shinde

Uddhav Thackeray has made the Kopri seat contest exciting by choosing Kedar Dighe, Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe's nephew, who is also the mentor of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Eknath Shinde: A figurehead or Maharashtra’s new powerhouse?

Two years ago, when the Shiv Sena fractured into two factions and Eknath Shinde aligned with the BJP, backed by 40 MLAs, many political observers viewed it as the conch-call heralding the end of his political career. The sentiment was that Shinde, as Maharashtra chief minister, would be a pawn…

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Previous Congress regimes wanted to allot 15% of Union budget for minorities, claims PM Modi

PM Modi accuses Congress of wanting religious-based budget allocation, vows to protect reservation rights, criticizes opposition alliance.

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Sena vs Sena: Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena in Mumbai and Thane?

On the evening of May 8, Mumbai’s blue skies were painted tangerine as crowds waved orange flags in the neighbourhood of Irla. Hundreds walked along, flags held aloft, following a truck bearing a photo of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

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Amit Shah accuses Rahul Gandhi of driving Pakistan’s agenda in India

Lok Sabha election: Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses Rahul Gandhi of furthering Pakistan's agenda, criticizes Uddhav Thackeray for alliance with Congress and NCP.

The Hindu

Sanjay Raut dismisses Modi’s ‘mellow’ remarks on Uddhav Thackeray, says PM afraid of losing election

Sanjay Raut called the PM “a liar” while stating that Mr. Modi would never have thought of splitting the Shiv Sena had he any real affection for Mr. Thackeray.

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Eknath Shinde interview | ‘Our candidates are very good, and we have good coordination among allies’

In an interview to The Hindu, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde speaks on his government, the National Democratic Alliance, and poll prospects

The Hindu

Vote for BJP is a vote in favour of patriots, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes NDIA bloc and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) as “anti-nationals”, urging votes for BJP to support patriots and development.

The Hindu

Vote for BJP to support patriots, establish ‘Ram Rajya’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah campaigns for BJP in Amravati, urging votes for patriots and slamming anti-nationals and Congress.

The Hindu

Won’t remove ‘Hindu’, ‘Jai Bhavani’ from party’s election song, says Uddhav after EC issues notice

EC issued a notice to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) for using ”Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji“ and “Hindu ha tujha dharma” words

The Hindu

Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray spar over grooming Aaditya as Maharashtra’s next CM

Maharashtra CM post: Uddhav Thackeray claims Devendra Fadnavis promised to groom Aaditya Thackeray as Maharashtra's next CM, sparking political controversy.

The Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) questions preference for Kripashankar Singh over BJP stalwart Nitin Gadkari in BJP’s first list

Uddhav Thackeray, without directly naming the BJP or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remarked, “The politics of dismantling opposition parties will not endure... ‘jumla’ should be renamed as ‘guarantee’.”

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena writes to ECI, objects to BJP’s free pilgrimage promise

Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr. Thackeray said that during the Karnataka Assembly election held in May this year, PM Modi had similarly sought votes along religious lines, asking people to chant ‘Victory to Bajrang Bali’ before casting their votes.

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Ruling ‘Mahayuti’ parties reign supreme in Maharashtra gram panchayat election

The ruling tripartite ‘Mahayuti’ parties bested the Opposition three-party Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the Maharashtra gram panchayat (GP) polls, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday stating that the results were clear proof of the faith displayed by the State’s electorate in the ruling government.

The Hindu

Sena vs Sena Dussehra rally: Thackeray corners Shinde over Maratha reservation

Rival Dussehra rallies of CM Eknath Shinde and former CM Uddhav Thackeray saw Shinde accusing Thackeray of forsaking Hindutva and prostrating himself before Congress. Thackeray cornered Shinde over Maratha reservation issue, likening police lathi-charge to Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

The Hindu

Maharashtra Speaker clubs Shiv Sena disqualification petitions; next hearing on October 26

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker consolidates cross-petitions filed by rival Shiv Sena factions seeking disqualification of each other's MLAs. SC granted Speaker final opportunity to provide realistic timeframe for deciding petitions. 40 MLAs of Shinde-led Sena & 14 of Thackeray faction issued notices. SC ruled Shinde to remain CM & EC allotted…

The Hindu

Sena vs Sena Dussehra showdown averted as Shinde camp withdraws application

However, CM Shinde’s faction backed down from staking claim to the venue, paving the way for Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena to hold the Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park. Shinde's faction withdrew their application to BMC, allowing Uddhav Thackeray's Sena to hold the Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park. Shinde's move was a…

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Sena Split | Cross-examination set for November 23, Sena (UBT) criticises delay

Maha Assembly Speaker announces cross-examination of disqualification petitions filed by Shiv Sena MLAs to start Nov 23. SC directed Speaker to spell out timeline for adjudication of petitions. Shiv Sena (UBT) criticises move, says hearings can be completed in a month.

The Hindu

Sanatana Dharma targeted for votes: BJP

BJP leaders Nadda and Prasad allege INDIA bloc parties target "Sanatan Dharma" for vote-bank politics. Prasad terms Uddhav Thackeray's apprehension of "Godhra-like incident" during Ram temple inauguration "shameful". Nadda demands Congress and INDIA Alliance explain why "hate against Sanatan Dharma is being sold". Prasad urges alliance to disassociate from DMK's…

The Hindu

Uddhav accuses BJP of 'splitting' other parties as it wasn't confident of winning polls on its own

Uddhav Thackeray, who was on a tour of Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, also accused the BJP-led Centre of raising issues like the Uniform Civil Code ahead of polls just to divert the attention of people for electoral gains.

The Hindu

NCP split a reminder of succession battles in regional parties

The NCP split revives succession battles in the regional party. Get insights into the ongoing political shift exclusively on The Hindu.

The Hindu

India supplied 160 countries with anti-COVID vaccines, medicines: Anurag Thakur

Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur yesterday said owing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives, India supplied anti-COVID vaccines and essential medicines to 160 countries

The Hindu

Exodus continues from Uddhav camp; MLC and spokesperson Manisha Kayande joins Shinde’s Sena faction

MLC Manisha Kayande joined CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, becoming the second MLC to defect to the ruling camp

The Hindu

Only ambition is a united Opposition: Sharad Pawar

NCP leader Sharad Pawar calls out the BJP for damaging secularism and centralisation of power and is confident that there is a desire among all opposition to parties to come together and take on the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

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