The Latest Breaking News from Eknath Shinde

Key Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Advay Hiray detained in Bhopal

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Advay Hiray detained in Bhopal for alleged fraud of ₹30cr from Nashik District Central Cooperative Bank. Rejected plea for bail by Bombay High Court. Formerly with BJP, Hiray joined UBT soon after Eknath Shinde's intra-party revolt.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

OBCs fully support Maratha reservation; some leaders playing spoilsport, claims Jarange Patil

Maratha activist warns govt. of no respite till quota is given by Dec 24; OBCs in rural hinterland back demand; Marathas have been deprived of quality education; Tensions between Marathas and OBCs have heightened; Jarange Patil's Statewide tour to start on Nov 15. Maratha activist warns govt. of no respite…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Maharashtra speaker Rahul Narwekar highlights role of majority in pending Shiv Sena MLAs' disqualification cases

MUMBAI: In a statement that once again created a flutter in political circles, State Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Sunday said that in a democracy majority matters and added that there was more time for "firecrackers" to burst.

The Times of India · Nov 12, 2023

Chhagan Bhujbal crosses swords with Jarange Patil over Maratha quota

OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal called on OBCs to spread "terror" to get things done, while Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil warned of "choking" lifelines of politicians if demands not met.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

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 · Nov 6, 2023

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde applauds Grand Alliance's victory in Gram Panchayat elections

MUMBAI: Reacting to the outcomes of the recent gram panchayat elections in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized the voters' rejection of those who had betrayed their trust, subtly referencing the Shiv Sena (UBT).

The Times of India · Nov 6, 2023

Congress leader Haji Babbu Khan quits party, citing 'side-lining' by party city president

MUMBAI: The recent resignation of former corporator from Dharavi and City Congress chairman (minority cell) Babbu Khan has rattled the Congress.

The Times of India · Nov 6, 2023

Maratha quota stir: Jarange Patil withdraws hunger strike, puts out fresh ultimatum

Manoj Jarange Patil agrees to withdraw hunger strike after State govt delegation persuades him. Gives Dec 24 deadline for blanket reservation for all Marathas in State. Warns of extreme steps if govt deceives them.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Maratha quota | Villagers in Maharashtra’s Dharashiv launch ‘jail bharo’ protest

The Maratha quoat agitation intensified after activist Manoj Jarange started an indefinite hunger strike to press the quota demand — for the second time since August — at his native village Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district on October 25.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Maratha reservation agitators blacken posters of Shinde, Fadnavis in Thane

Maratha reservation agitators blacken the posters of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minisiter Devendra Fadnavis in Bhiwandi, Thane.

Dynamite News · Nov 2, 2023