Shiv Sena leader’s remarks about Uddhav Thackeray-Eknath Shinde ‘meeting’ spark furore Sena MP Sanjay Raut dismisses actor and Sena leader Deepali Sayed’s tweet as ‘irresponsible’ The Hindu · Jul 17, 2022
Tussle of the Senas: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray sacks and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde reinstates MUMBAI: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday sacked former minister of state Vijay Shivtare from the party and scrapped his primary membership citing anti-party activities. While Uddhav is continuing with his spate of sackings, CM Eknath Shinde has been reappointing sacked MLAs and leaders back to the same posts.… The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022
Maharashtra: Renaming of Aurangabad gets fresh nod MUMBAI: In a battle of political oneupmanship, the two-member cabinet of the Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis government on Saturday re-approved the renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad districts. It also gave a fresh nod for the naming of the Navi Mumbai international airport. The proposals were first approved by the… The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022
Mumbai: MMRDA to take Rs 60,000 crore loan for infrastructure projects MUMBAI: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has been allowed by the new state cabinet to raise Rs 60,000 crore in loans. In Phase I, the authority will borrow Rs 12,000 crore, for which the Shiv Sena-BJP government has decided to stand guarantor to fund various infrastructure projects in… The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022
Maharashtra govt gives Rs 15 crore to rebel Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar's mill MUMBAI: High-profile Shiv Sena rebel Abdul Sattar is the first MLA beneficiary of the new government led by Eknath Shinde. As per an order uploaded on state government's website, the state on July 13 has sanctioned Rs 15.17 crore for Sillod-based National Cooperative Spinning Mill promoted by Sattar and led… The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022
Eknath Shinde government re-approves renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad MUMBAI: In a battle of political oneupmanship, the two-member cabinet of the Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis government on Saturday re-approved the renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad districts. It also gave a fresh nod for the naming of the Navi Mumbai international airport. The proposals were first approved by the… The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022
‘Ek duje ke liye’ govt in Maharashtra, will end like film: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday hit out at CM Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis over the delay in cabinet expansion, saying there was a new film ‘Ek duje ke liye’ being played out in Maharashtra. CM Shinde said cabinet expansion would take place soon and… The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022
Renaming of Aurangabad | Eknath Shinde goverment wants to prolong process, says Shiv Sena MLC Ambadas Danve While the Maha Vikas Aghadi government under Uddhav Thackeray had decided to rename the city as Sambhajinagar, the new dispensation passed a fresh proposal that will see the city being called 'Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar'. The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022
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 The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022
Shiv Sena sacks ex-minister Shivtare for 'anti-party' activities In a press conference, Shivtare said the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is the "real" Shiv Sena. The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022
Presidential polls | Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha cancels Mumbai visit after Shiv Sena backs Droupadi Murmu The visit has been cancelled because Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray has announced his party's support to Ms. Murmu, an NCP leader said The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray, triggers speculation Visit purely ‘a courtesy call,’ says Mr. Fadnavis; Raj Thackeray had praised the BJP leader after regime change in Maharashtra The Hindu · Jul 15, 2022
Droupadi Murmu will get record number of votes: Eknath Shinde Presidential nominee meets BJP, Sena members in Mumbai The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022
Maharashtra government slashes VAT on petrol, diesel Puts Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project on fast track The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022
The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022 No government exists in Maharashtra, where is Governor when rains are wreaking havoc in State: Sanjay Raut Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said cholera has broken out in many parts of the State that has resulted in deaths.
The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022 Mumbai civic poll: As cloud hangs over future of MVA, Pawar urges partymen to begin civic poll preparations without expectation of alliances Another schism between the three partners recently emerged after Mr. Thackeray announced support for the BJP-led NDA candidate Draupadi Murmu in the July 18 Presidential election
The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022 Indian Presidential election 2022 | Shiv Sena seemingly supported Droupadi Murmu as she is tribal, not as NDA nominee, says NCP Maharashtra NCP president Jayant Patil told reporters on July 13 that the Sena had not discussed with the NCP before announcing its support to Droupadi Murmu.
The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022 Shiv Sena stakes claim for Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Council A delegation of Shiv Sena MLCs met Counil Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe and submitted a letter staking claim for the post of the Leader of Opposition and chief whip.
The Times of India · Jul 13, 2022 Mumbai: FIR against woman for extorting Shiv Sena MP MUMBAI: An FIR has been filed against a 33-year-old woman from New Delhi for allegedly blackmailing and extorting Rs56 lakh from a Shiv Sena MP. Saki Naka police registered the FIR on the orders of Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate Court order on Tuesday, DCP (Zone X) Maheshwar Reddy said.
The Times of India · Jul 13, 2022 Don't 'reward' rebels with berths, posts: Shiv Sena to Maharashtra governor BS Koshyari MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena has urged governor B S Koshyari not to "reward" MLAs against whom disqualification proceedings are pending with ministerial berths or remunerative posts as it "would be totally destructive of the Constitutional scheme".
The Times of India · Jul 12, 2022 Maharashtra: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray cites earlier support to Pratibha Patil and Pranab Mukherjee to back ‘right person’ MUMBAI: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday cited the party’s support to Pratibha Patil and Pranab Mukherjee to back the presidential nominee of a different political formation. “When Pratibha Patil’s name came up, Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray had backed her, going beyond party politics.
The Times of India · Jul 12, 2022 Amid murmurs of further split in Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray backs Droupadi Murmu MUMBAI: A day after 12 out of Shiv Sena’s 19 Lok Sabha MPs demanded the party support Droupadi Murmu for the presidential poll, Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray announced his support for the BJP-led NDA nominee. He claimed there was “no truth” to reports about pressure from his MPs and said…
The Hindu · Jul 12, 2022 Shiv Sena wants Shinde government to halt Cabinet expansion Letter to Governor reminds him of the pending disqualification case against rebel MLAs
The Hindu · Jul 12, 2022 Uddhav Thackeray faction backs Droupadi Murmu; support dwindling for Yashwant Sinha Mr. Thackeray said Shiv Sena was announcing support to Droupadi Murmu without any pressure
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