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‘Congratulations, Deva bhau’: Editorial in Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece praises Devendra Fadnavis

Less than a month after publishing an editorial that mocked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana had a new editorial that praised him.

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Sanjay Raut booked for sedition over objectionable article on PM Modi in 'Saamana'

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in big trouble as an FIR was filed against him on charges of sedition and other offences on Tuesday for allegedly writing an objectionable article on Prime Minister Modi in the party's publication, 'Saamana'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | UNGA votes overwhelmingly for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza; Lok Sabha clears Bills for women’s quota in J&K, Puducherry Assemblies, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 13, 2023

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Now, Sena (UBT)‘s Raut says change in Maharashtra CM’s post is certain

Sanjay Raut likened Ajit Pawar to a “carpenter bird” who will “make holes” in Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s chair, and claimed it is certain that (deputy CM and BJP leader) Devendra Fadnavis will give strength to the bird.

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Sharad Pawar-Ajit meet in Pune sparks unease among MVA allies

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena (UBT), which normally defers to Sharad Pawar, slammed him in its mouthpiece Saamana, remarking that repeated meetings with his nephew were “tarnishing Sharad Pawar’s image” and creating confusion in the minds of the electorate.

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No confusion within MVA, will ensure successful INDIA meeting in Mumbai: NCP president Sharad Pawar

NCP chief Pawar says MVA united, no confusion over his meeting with nephew Ajit. INDIA coalition meeting to be held in Mumbai on Aug 31-Sep 1. NCP has no association with BJP factions. Saamana expresses displeasure over Pawar-Ajit meetings.

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It was the BJP that broke alliance in 2014, says Shiv Sena (UBT)

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that it was the BJP that severed the long-standing alliance between the two parties in 2014

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Opposition parties have to show big heart in national interest: Sena (UBT) ahead of Patna meet

In an editorial in the party mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party said if all opposition leaders come together, then it will instil confidence among voters

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Uddhav camp claims Shinde faction MLAs, MPs disgruntled with BJP’s ‘step-motherly’ behaviour

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) claimed that 22 legislators and nine Lok Sabha MPs of the rival Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena were reportedly unhappy with the BJP

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A total of 22 MLAs, nine MPs from Shinde-led Shiv Sena feeling suffocated, could quit party: Sena (UBT)

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) on May 30 claimed that 22 MLAs and nine MPs from rival Shiv Sena were feeling suffocated due to “step-motherly treatment” by the BJP and could quit the group led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

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Sharad Pawar slams allies Sanjay Raut, Prithviraj Chavan for remarks against NCP

While maintaining there were no misunderstandings within the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday slammed his allies, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan for their comments against his party.

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Friction within MVA after Sena (UBT) ticks off Pawar for ‘failing’ to groom successor in NCP

Fresh schisms developed within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) troika after the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faction said its ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar had reportedly “failed to find a political legatee” to take the NCP forward.

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Attempt to topple AAP government shows how dangerous ‘Operation Lotus’ is for democracy: Shiv Sena

The editorial in the Sena mouthpiece Saamana said the BJP was worried about 2024 Lok Sabha elections and scared of rival leaders such as Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee and Nitish Kumar.

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Administering oath to rebel MLAs amounts to murder of democracy and Constitution, claims Shiv Sena

By finally taking the ministerial oath, the rebels have taken a dip in the Ganga river. But will they be able to “wash the sin of betrayal?" an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' asked.

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Month after revolt, Eknath Shinde greets Uddhav on his birthday; refers to him as ‘ex-CM’ and not ‘Shiv Sena chief’

In Saamana interview, Uddhav lashes out at betrayal by Shinde camp, accuses BJP-led Centre of trying to divide Shiv Sena

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Sanjay Raut slams Maharashtra Assembly, LS Speakers for recognising Shiv Sena rebel groups

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra collapsed last month after Sena MLA Eknath Shinde along with 39 other legislators revolted against the party leadership

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Someone from Shiv Sena pitted against it; not surprising to see BJP winning Assembly Speaker's poll: Saamana

In satirical comments, an editorial in the Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ also said with the new government in the State, the issue of nomination of 12 MLCs from the governor’s quota will be resolved soon

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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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Reporters Without Orders Ep 226: Maharashtra's political crisis

Host Ayush Tiwari is joined by Newslaundry’s Tanishka Sodhi and Prateek Goyal.

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ASI bars visit to Aurangzeb’s tomb in Aurangabad after MNS’ vandalism threats

Tomb shut for five days after MNS spokesperson Gajanan Kale called for its destruction

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Sena’s voter outreach drive seeks to reassert party’s ‘Hindutva’ credentials

Four-day campaign coincides with ED raids on party chief Uddhav Thackeray’s kin and other Sena leaders

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BJP’s win in four States due to split in Opposition votes: Shiv Sena

Contentious issues were given political colour by it ahead of polls, says Saamana editorial

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