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Shinde Faction Gets Shiv Sena Name, Symbol; Uddhav To Move Supreme Court

In a major setback to the Uddhav Thackery faction of Shiv Sena, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday allotted the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Balasaheb Thackeray Saved PM Modi When Atalji Spoke About 'Raj Dharma'...": Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his father and Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray saved him when the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee had asked him to follow "raj dharma". Read further on Dynamite News:

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We are inheritors of Bal Thackeray’s ideals: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Both Uddhav and Shinde camps say they are happy with the new party names

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Post-split, Andheri (East) Assembly bypoll a litmus test for Uddhav

Backing BJP, Shinde camp not to field candidate; Congress and NCP to support Sena (MVA) candidate

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Rane slams Uddhav, terms him an ‘accidental CM’

The Union Minister says Shiv Sena had reached its present heights because of leaders like Eknath Shinde and past workers like himself

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A day after Dasara rallies, allies of the Shinde and Uddhav camps spew vitriol

BJP says numbers at rally prove the ‘real’ Shiv Sena is with Eknath Shinde; Uddhav camp and its allies claim Shinde read the BJP’s ‘script’, venue was filled with paid supporters

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Mumbai Dasara rallies become a free for all, Shinde and Uddhav hurl barbs at each other

For the first time since 1966, Shiv Sena’s annual Dasara rally is split into two factions, both laying claim to Hindutva and Bal Thackeray’s legacy

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Why Mumbai’s Shivaji Park matters for Shiv Sena

This is where Shiv Sena Chief Balasaheb Thackeray spelled out the party's agenda, like the issue of Marathi manoos, Hindutva, and the party's position on various issues, says veteran Sena leader Gajanan Kirtikar

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NCP backs Uddhav over staging annual Dasara rally

Only Thackerays have the right to hold the rally at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, says NCP State President Jayant Patil

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Analysis | Ahead of critical Mumbai civic body poll, BJP plays ‘Marathi card’ to Uddhav Thackeray’s embattled Sena faction

The Uddhav Thackeray camp has been severely weakened with the defection of 40 MLAs and 12 MPs who have joined Chief Minister Shinde

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Uddhav Thackeray was ready to ally with BJP, claims Eknath Shinde camp spokesperson

Deepak Kesarkar says Mr. Thackeray was planning to resign as CM in 2021.

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'Maharashtra and Shiv Sena will continue to fight': Sanjay Raut denies having any role in Patra Chawl land scam

Right after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) team reached Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut's residence in Mumbai on Sunday morning in connection with a money laundering case, Raut lashed out at the Centre, saying that "Maharashtra and Shiv Sena will continue to fight" and denied having any role in the case.…

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There will be earthquake if I started speaking, says CM Shinde

Mr. Shinde said he rebelled as he wanted to "protect Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy."

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Shinde appoints new Sena national executive

Speculation rife about 12 Sena LS MPs deserting Uddhav camp

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Eknath Shinde cabinet approves renaming of Aurangabad, Osmanabad cities

The cabinet also approved the decision to name the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport after farmer leader D.B. Patil

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Party denied me CM post in 2019, Shinde says after winning trust vote

The new government won the trust vote with 164 MLAs voting in favour and 99 voting against it.

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Uddhav Thackeray camp tries to secure loyalty

Reports of affidavits surface

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How Shiv Sainiks see Eknath Sinde’s elevation as chief minister

In the morning on June 30, as the monsoon rains pounded Mumbai, journalists and TV vans swarmed outside Sagar Bungalow, the home of BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis in Malabar Hills. They were anticipating the arrival of Eknath Shinde, the rebel leader who split Shiv Sena and pulled down Uddhav Thackeray’s…

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Making me CM is masterstroke of Fadnavis: Eknath Shinde

Fadnavis has shown a big heart by offering me CM post, says Eknath Shinde

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Fadnavis’ ‘masterstroke’ of nominating Eknath as CM takes wind out of Uddhav camp’s sails

Decision to make Shinde the CM boosts credibility of rebellion over ‘Hindutva’ while deflecting criticism that BJP actively toppled the MVA govt

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BJP leadership makes Devendra Fadnavis accept ‘demotion’

Only on June 29 morning, he was told Eknath Shinde would be the CM, and he would have to make the announcement himself

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Maharashtra: BJP core committee meeting underway in Mumbai to discuss Maha govt formation

A meeting of the BJP core committee is underway at Sagar Bungalow, the residence of former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai to further deliberate on the strategy for the course of action following Uddhav Thackeray's resignation as the Chief Minister on Wednesday.

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Uddhav Thackeray resigns as Supreme Court refuses to stay floor test

Rebel MLAs leave Guwahati for Mumbai, via Goa

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Maha Turmoil: Rebel MLAs of Shinde camp to hold meet today, expected to take important decision

The rebel Shiv Sena MLAs of the Eknath Shinde camp, who are currently in Assam, will hold a meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the further plan of action, amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC gives Sena rebels time till July 12 to respond to disqualification notice for defection

Bench takes on record Maharashtra govt.’s assurance to protect lives, liberty and properties of the 39 MLAs

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