We broke a tough Dahi Handi in June, says Maharashtra CM Shinde “We had to put up 50 strong layers but we succeeded.” The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022
Sanjay Raut pleads ‘not guilty’ in defamation case by Kirit Somaiya’s wife Shiv Sena MP pleads not guilty The Hindu · Aug 18, 2022
Patra Chawl case: ED conducts search operations at multiple locations in Mumbai Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut was arrested on August 1 by the agency in connection with the case The Hindu · Aug 18, 2022
Maharashtra Opposition raises slogans against Shinde government before start of monsoon session The monsoon session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly began at 11 a.m. on August 17, and will conclude on August 25 The Hindu · Aug 17, 2022
To salvage Shiv Sena after Eknath Shinde's rebellion, Aaditya Thackeray steps out of Mumbai MUMBAI: Once criticised for favouring the company of Bollywood stars and celebrities instead of Shiv Sena leaders, Aaditya Thackeray has hit the road to connect with the party's base since the fall of the Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra. The Times of India · Aug 13, 2022
No Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde pics: Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale says it's mischief by civic chief MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale on Friday demanded action against municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal for not including the photographs of CM Eknath Shinde and Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis in the Har Ghar Tiranga banners put up by the BMC. The Times of India · Aug 13, 2022
Maharashtra: Don't fall for bait, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray tells former corporators MUMBAI: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday held a meeting of former Shiv Sena corporators and warned them not to fall prey to temptation and assurances but instead hit the ground running in their respective wards. Uddhav told the former corporators that since the BMC's ward boundaries have been… The Times of India · Aug 13, 2022
New Shiv Sena Bhavan for Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde camp MUMBAI: Chief minister Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena will soon open its central office in Dadar, which is being pitched as a replica of the Shiv Sena Bhavan. The new office is being constructed by rebel Sena MLA from Mahim constituency Sada Sarvankar, who said that the Shinde… The Times of India · Aug 12, 2022
Opposition leaders call Nitish Kumar’s switch a ‘timely effort’ to forge unity among secular forces The Shiv Sena said that Nitish Kumar has created storm which can challenge BJP in 2024 The Hindu · Aug 11, 2022
Maharashtra: Uddhav Thackeray team not called for pre-monsoon session meet MUMBAI: In a fresh setback for the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, the state legislature secretariat has not invited it for Thursday's meeting of the business advisory committee to draft the schedule of the monsoon session of the state legislature that begins on August 17. The Times of India · Aug 11, 2022
‘BJP always finishes off regional allies,’ says Sharad Pawar; NCP chief lauds Nitish’s foresight in severing ties with saffron party Mr. Pawar was widely considered as the architect of the erstwhile ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi’ coalition. The Hindu · Aug 10, 2022
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. The Hindu · Aug 10, 2022
Mumbai: Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale seeks biggest tricolor at Shivaji Park MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale, who was appointed group leader of the rebel CM Eknath Shinde camp on Tuesday wrote to him demanding that the country's largest national flag must be installed at Shivaji Park. The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022
Bail order for Thane Shiv Sena head Kedar Dighe says he’s not the rape accused MUMBAI: In a detailed order granting anticipatory bail to Shiv Sena’s Thane district unit head Kedar Dighe in a rape and criminal intimidation case, a special court said that the only allegation made against him is that he threatened to kill the victim, while the main allegations of rape are… The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022
The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022 BMC elections at hand, but only 1 Mumbai minister finds place in cabinet expansion MUMBAI: There is only one minister in the cabinet from Mumbai-BJP MLA and developer Mangal Prabhat Lodha. None from Shinde's group from the city were included. This, despite the BMC elections being scheduled soon. In the previous MVA government, there were seven ministers from the city, including then CM Uddhav…
The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022 Maharashtra: Shiv Sena minister earlier forced to quit by BJP, 2 other 'tainted' MLAs get in MUMBAI: The inclusion of three politicians embroiled in controversies-Shiv Sena's Sanjay Rathod and Abdul Sattar and BJP's Vijaykumar Gavit -in the cabinet sparked a row, with not only Congress but BJP functionaries also protesting the induction of Rathod in particular. Rathod, MLA from Digras in Yavatmal who had served as…
The Times of India · Aug 9, 2022 Maharashtra cabinet: BJP backs old guard, CM Eknath Shinde picks former ministers MUMBAI: Forty days after the Shinde-Fadnavis government was formed in Maharashtra, it finally expanded its cabinet by inducting 18 ministers: nine each from the BJP and the Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena. Cabinet portfolios are yet to be announced.
The Hindu · Aug 9, 2022 Women will get appropriate representation in Maharashtra Cabinet: Devendra Fadnavis "The objection that there is no woman Minister in the newly formed Cabinet will be addressed soon. Women will get appropriate representation in our Cabinet," Devendra Fadnavis said.
The Hindu · Aug 9, 2022 18 Ministers take oath in Maharashtra Maharashtra Cabinet expansion takes place 40 days after Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis formed government
Dynamite News · Aug 9, 2022 Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: 18 MLAs take oath as ministers The much-awaited expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet took place on Tuesday with a total of 18 MLAs -9 each from BJP and from the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction sworn in as ministers in a grand ceremony in Mumbai's Raj Bhavan. Read more on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Aug 9, 2022 Uddhav Thackeray nominates Ambadas Danve for post of LoP in Maharashtra Legislative Council Last month, a delegation of Shiv Sena MLCs Manisha Kayande, Sachin Ahir, Ambadas Danve, Vilas Potnis and Sunil Shinde met Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe and submitted a letter regarding the LoP and chief whip.
The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022 Don't know who is real CM in Maharashtra, says Aaditya Thackeray; reiterates Shinde government will fall soon Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray also said the State had a "temporary" Chief Minister as the Shinde government was bound to fall soon.
Dynamite News · Aug 8, 2022 Maharashtra cabinet expansion likely to take place tomorrow Maharashtra cabinet expansion is likely to take place at 11 am on Tuesday at Maharashtra Raj Bhavan, sources said on Monday. Read more on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Aug 8, 2022 Patra Chawl Case: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut sent to judicial custody till 22 August Earlier on 1 August, Raut was sent to Enforcement Directorate's custody till 4 August in the same case which was further extended till 8 August. Read more on Dynamite News:
The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022 Thane: Kedar Dighe gets pre-arrest bail MUMBAI: The sessions court on Saturday granted anticipatory bail to Shiv Sena's Thane district unit head Kedar Dighe in a rape and criminal intimidation case.