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Sena minister claims 14 (UBT) MLAs set to join Shinde; Uday Samant denies 'operation tiger'

Shiv Sena minister Gulabrao Patil's claim of 'Operation Tiger 3.0' and 14 UBT MLAs joining Eknath Shinde's faction has been met with contradiction from another minister, Uday Samant. While Samant acknowledged interest from MVA MLAs, he specifically mentioned Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar, who vehemently denied the suggestion. Samant defended potential…

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Sharad Pawar rules out split in NCP (SP) amid speculation of MPs contact with rival camp

Sharad Pawar expressed confidence in his party's unity, stating none of his MPs will defect, unlike Shiv Sena (UBT) where six MPs joined Eknath Shinde's faction. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders met the Lok Sabha Speaker, urging him to hear them before acting on any party splits. Shinde welcomed the MPs,…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Two Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today, seeking the disqualification of six party lawmakers who recently joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction. This move follows a significant split within Uddhav Thackeray's party. The meeting aims to address the defection under the Anti-Defection Law,…

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'Operation Tiger is complete,' says Shinde as 6 Uddhav MPs join his Sena; calls them Dhurandhar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared 'Operation Tiger' complete as six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha members officially joined the ruling Shiv Sena. This move formalizes another split in Uddhav Thackeray's faction. Shinde hailed the defectors as 'stalwarts' and stated the Shiv Sena is now the second-largest party…

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Operation Tiger turns real: Two Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs confirm switch to Shinde-led Shiv Sena

Two Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, have defected to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, citing a lack of development funds and Uddhav Thackeray's absence during local polls. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis declared 'Operation Tiger' successful, while Shinde vowed to complete his missions. Thackeray,…

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Sena (UBT) crisis: Operation successful, says Fadnavis; I never leave operations incomplete, asserts Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared "Operation Tiger" successful, indicating defections from the Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde-led faction. Deputy CM Shinde affirmed his commitment to completing operations. Fadnavis emphasized Shinde's leadership as carrying forward Balasaheb Thackeray's true ideology, urging Uddhav Thackeray to introspect. He also clarified adjustments…

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Osmanabad MP Nimbalkar crosses over to Shinde-led Shiv Sena in another UBT setback

Another blow hits Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena as Osmanabad MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar switches allegiance to Eknath Shinde's faction. This move follows Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar's recent defection, signaling a growing trend of UBT MPs joining the ruling camp. Concerns over constituency development and internal party tensions are cited…

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Uddhav camp MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar confirms crossover to ruling Sena: 'Fund crunch for constituency, caustic remarks'

Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar has officially joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, citing a lack of development funds and the inability to get party workers' tasks done as primary reasons. Ashtikar stated that remarks made against him and other MPs after June 18 prompted the decision,…

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Some dissident MPs scared of public anger, in touch with Sena (UBT): Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claims dissident MPs are in touch due to fear of public backlash, with talks ongoing with at least two. He criticizes Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Shiv Sena factions, asserting Uddhav Thackeray leads the true party. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan taunts…

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"4-year-old organisation's birthday celebrated like it's 60-year-old": Sanjay Raut's "test tube baby" jibe at Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

"I wanted to send some DNA samples to biology professors for study. I mean, the group that was formed four years ago. The one you are referring to is Amit Shah's 'test-tube baby.' So, how can you give a 60-year certificate to a four-year-old 'test-tube baby'?" Raut said in Marathi…

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'Ready to quit as chief if no faith in me': Uddhav Thackeray rejects Congress merger claims

Amidst a fresh rebellion, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray emotionally offered to step down if workers lost faith in his leadership. He defended his connection to the party base by highlighting electoral wins and accused the BJP of attempting to dismantle Shiv Sena. Thackeray also apologized to voters for…

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Shiv Sena turns 60: Uddhav faction faces existential crisis, Shinde group battles for relevance

Mumbai's Shiv Sena marks 60 years with its factions facing significant challenges. Uddhav Thackeray's group confronts an existential crisis, while Eknath Shinde's faction battles for relevance against a dominant BJP. The party's historical alliance with BJP fractured, leading to the current division.

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'This party will slowly die': Shiv Sena's Sanjay Nirupam claims UBT faction will be finished by 2029

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam predicts the Shiv Sena UBT will cease to exist by 2029. He claims leaders and workers are losing faith in Uddhav Thackeray's leadership. Speculation is rife about several MPs potentially joining the Eknath Shinde faction. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut dismisses these reports…

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TMC ruckus: Dy CM Shinde says 'minor bickerings' happen, issues will be resolved

In a recent statement, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of Maharashtra acknowledged the skirmishes between Shiv Sena and BJP members within the Thane Municipal Corporation. He emphasized that such minor disputes are part of political dynamics but reassured the public that they will be resolved amicably. The dialogue involved concerns…

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Paranjpe was inducted in Shiv Sena to stop him from joining MVA; NCP was kept in loop: Uday Samant

Former NCP leader Anand Paranjpe has joined the Shiv Sena. Maharashtra minister Uday Samant revealed the move was to keep Paranjpe from joining opposition parties. The NCP, led by Sunetra Pawar, was informed about the induction. This was done to prevent any misunderstandings within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Paranjpe previously…

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Politics of ‘Marathi asmita’ skips half of Maharashtra

Over the past few months, Maharashtra has seen a renewed wave of Marathi identity politics – or asmita, as it’s known. It began when the Devendra Fadnavis-led government issued a government resolution (GR) making Hindi a compulsory third language in schools. Following backlash, the government quietly revised the order, saying…

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Splits, single-party dominance: The unusual trajectory of Maharashtra politics

In the lead-up to the Maharashtra polls, observers were cautious in their predictions. The battle between two major alliances, each with three main members, would be too close to call, they said.

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Progressive legacy vs communal tension: Why Kolhapur is at a crossroads

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‘Balasaheb in his blood’: In Worli, does Milind Deora stand a chance against Aaditya Thackeray?

In Mumbai’s vibrant Worli Koliwada, three septuagenarian women sit in the shadow of colourful buildings, watching children play in a makeshift playground nearby. It’s a daily routine – they sit for hours every evening, chatting about things of great and small significance.

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‘A boon for common people’: What’s fuelling support for Eknath Shinde?

In the first Maharashtra assembly election after the Shiv Sena split and the swearing-in of Eknath Shinde as the Chief Minister, it’s a battle of survival for the rebel leader.

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Maharashtra Poll: Worli seat political equation…Milind Deora or Aditya Thackeray…?

The Worli assembly constituency in Mumbai is set to witness one of the most fascinating electoral battles. The Shiv Sena has fielded Rajya Sabha member Milind Deora against sitting Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray for this high-profile seat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Eknath Shinde: A figurehead or Maharashtra’s new powerhouse?

Two years ago, when the Shiv Sena fractured into two factions and Eknath Shinde aligned with the BJP, backed by 40 MLAs, many political observers viewed it as the conch-call heralding the end of his political career. The sentiment was that Shinde, as Maharashtra chief minister, would be a pawn…

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Maharashtra: Seat-sharing talks in Maha Vikas Aghadi underway, Congress likely to field candidates on maximum seats

As the Maharashtra assembly elections are slated to be held later this year, discussions on seat-sharing in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance consisting of the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-SP, and the Shiv Sena (UBT) among others are underway. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘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…

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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.

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