Shiv Sena, NCP newly-elected MPs call on Prime Minister Modi in Delhi The new MPs wished the Prime Minister good luck and success for his future endeavours. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 1, 2024
Naidu, Nitish Are 'Dissatisfied Souls': Sanjay Raut after portfolio allocation in Modi 3.0 Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday claimed that BJP's allies Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu are "dissatisfied souls". Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 11, 2024
‘Decentralisation’, consolidation, ‘caretakers’: How Congress emerged as MVA dark horse in Maharashtra When the Congress teamed up with the undivided NCP and Shiv Sena in 2019, it was seen as the weakest link in the Maha Vikas Aghadi – even alliance leaders took occasional jibes. But it has now emerged as the dark horse, increasing its tally from one to 13, scoring… Newslaundry · Jun 6, 2024
Devendra Fadnavis is villain of Maharashtra's politics: Sanjay Raut Launching a scathing attack on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut labelled Fadnavis' urge to relieve him from ministerial duties as a 'gimmick' and blamed him for BJP's abysmal performance in Maharashtra. Read the full report of Dynamite News Dynamite News · Jun 6, 2024
Alliance troubles, Maratha factor: What made Maharashtra the BJP’s Achilles heel Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Maharashtra 18 times over the past two months to campaign for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, but the state turned out to be the Achilles' heel for his own party. Newslaundry · Jun 5, 2024
India election results: Which allies does Modi depend on now? Modi now relies on a series of parties that have flip-flopped between his alliance and the opposition over the years. Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2024
No clear winner in Sena vs Sena battle. Over to assembly polls now Dance, firecrackers, sloganeering, gulaal, and dime a dozen media interviews – Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai’s Dadar was a sight to behold today, even early in the afternoon, before leads were cemented. Newslaundry · Jun 4, 2024
Sharad Pawar’s 80% strike rate vs Ajit’s 25%: It’s clear who carries the NCP legacy In the last two decades, Sharad Pawar has predicted poll results only twice. Once in 2004, when he said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee wouldn’t become the prime minister again. And next this year, when he forecasted around 30 Lok Sabha seats for the Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra. Newslaundry · Jun 4, 2024
15 of 25 in UP, 14 of 19 in Telangana: States with highest turncoats in fray see most of them lose The states which fielded the highest number of turncoats have seen most of them trail behind – 14 of 19 in Telangana, 15 of 25 in Uttar Pradesh, and 10 of 19 in Maharashtra. Newslaundry · Jun 4, 2024
India election results: Big wins, losses and surprises A tight Varanasi race and BJP’s Maharashtra downfall – here’s how India’s 2024 Lok Sabha polls defied expectations. Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2024
INDIA bloc leaders arrive in New Delhi to meet today to discuss post poll strategy The meeting will take place at the official residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 1, 2024
Kejriwal, while hitting BJP, roars 'They think they can break Punjabis like Shiv Sena, NCP' Launching a scathing attack on Amit Shah over his remark that the Mann government will fall after June 4, Kejriwal said on Tuesday that the BJP thinks as they broke Shiv Sena, NCP, they can break Punjabis too but they will fail. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 28, 2024
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) polling booth agent found dead inside toilet in Worli A 62-year-old polling booth agent of Shiv Sena (UBT) was found dead inside the toilet of a polling booth in Mumbai's Worli area on May 20, said police on Tuesday. Read further on dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 21, 2024
Know Your Turncoats, Part 17: BJP MLA, ex-minister trying to ‘save Jharkhand’, an ‘outsider’ in UP From incumbent MLAs under a central agency’s lens to a Bengal party hopper and Bihar’s turncoats hot seat – of the 15 turncoats in phase five of the Lok Sabha polls, eight are in the NDA and six in the INDIA bloc. Newslaundry · May 21, 2024
The Hindu · May 20, 2024 Lok Sabha elections | Rahul, Smriti, Rajnath among key candidates voting in fifth phase today Polling for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections began on May 20 across a total of 49 seats, including in high-profile constituencies of Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.
The Hindu · May 19, 2024 Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post Opposition leaders in Maharashtra reveal past struggles for Chief Minister post, highlighting political power dynamics and alliances.
Newslaundry · May 19, 2024 Know Your Turncoats, Part 16: Bengal’s party hopper, 2 in Shinde camp, Bihar hot seat Of the 15 turncoats contesting in phase five of the Lok Sabha polls, eight are in the BJP-led NDA and six in the INDIA bloc.
Newslaundry · May 18, 2024 Grand rallies at Mumbai: What are Mahayuti and MVA supporters saying? Mumbai saw its two biggest poll rallies of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections on Friday. In the final showdown ahead of polling on May 20, the Mahayuti camp held a rally at Dadar’s Shivaji Park, whereas, at the same time, the Maha Vikas Aghadi or the INDIA bloc’s public meeting…
Newslaundry · May 18, 2024 Know Your Turncoats, Part 15: NDA has 53% defectors in phase 5; 2 in Shinde camp after ED whip A total of 15 turncoats populate the fifth phase Lok Sabha candidates list – eight in the BJP-led NDA, six in the INDIA bloc, including one in the Trinamool Congress. The Biju Janata Dal has also fielded one defector.
The Hindu · May 18, 2024 Morning Digest: PM Modi, INDIA bloc leaders trade barbs, cross swords in Mumbai; Manipur govt says it’s not biased against any community, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 18, 2024
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction Speculation swirls as NCP leader Ajit Pawar skips campaigning, fueling rumors of turmoil within the party.
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 PM Modi, INDIA bloc leaders trade barbs, cross swords in Mumbai Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Shiv Sena’s (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, engaged in a battleground showdown in Mumbai.
Newslaundry · May 17, 2024 What do Mumbai’s women want? Catch the conversations in local trains’ ladies compartment Be it the BJP, the Congress, or either of the Shiv Senas, all political parties have heavily focused on women this election season. But what lies beyond manifesto promises and speeches?
The Hindu · May 17, 2024 Modi eager to reclaim PM post instead of paving way for next generation: Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena chief criticizes PM Modi, vows to reclaim PM post, calls election a clash between loyalty and betrayal.
The Hindu · May 16, 2024 Sena vs Sena to play out again in Maharashtra as Phase 5 sees contest moving to ‘Maximum City’ Mumbai Shiv Sena split leads to intense Lok Sabha battles in Maharashtra, determining leadership and faction control.