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

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’.”

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.

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.

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.

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…

MUMBAI: The BJP had nothing to do with the reception hosted for the Pakistani cricket players nor was the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) responsible for it, said the party's Mumbai unit president Ashish Shelar.

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…

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.

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…

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.