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The taxman cometh for India’s weakened opposition as Modi eyes election victory

The arrest of top Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal on corruption charges weeks before the general elections helped galvanise an opposition alliance against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party. But as the investigations and graft allegations against opposition politicians mount, defections to the ruling party are also on the rise as…

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My party is not like your degree: Uddhav Thackeray hits back at PM Modi over ‘fake’ Shiv Sena remark

Palghar Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray criticizes PM Modi, vows to scrap Vadhavan port project, and opposes BJP corruption.

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Modi making slaves out of 140 crore Indians, says Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray lashed out at Mr. Shah, questioning how many “real” BJP leaders remained in the ruling party today.

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Lok Sabha polls | MVA a directionless autorickshaw, says Amit Shah at Nanded rally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Maha Vikas Aghadi as a directionless autorickshaw, comprised of fake Shiv Sena, NCP factions.

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Crowded field: On Maharashtra politics

In Maharashtra, the Lok Sabha elections will be the first test of the popularity of various leaders and formations that have dramatically metamorphosed beyond recognition in recent years

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Lok Sabha polls | Maharashtra Congress demands MVA to reconsider candidature of Sangli seat

Congress cadre in Pune expresses resentment over MVA coalition's decision to cede Sangli and Mumbai South-Central seats to Shiv Sena.

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Lok Sabha Polls: MVA seat-sharing in Maha sealed; Sena (UBT) gets 21, Cong 17, NCP (SP) 10

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Tuesday announced its seat-sharing formula for the Lok Sabha polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Vikas Aghadi seals poll pact in Maharashtra; Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest 21 seats

Mumbai's Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi announces seat-sharing deal for Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra.

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Sanjay Raut is kingpin of ‘khichdi’ scam in Maharashtra, alleges Sanjay Nirupam

Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam alleged that Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut is the ‘kingpin’ of the ‘khichdi scam’ in Maharashtra.

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Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate for Lok Sabha polls to appear before ED today over 'Khichdi' scam

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Mumbai North West Lok Sabha candidate Amol Kirtikar has been summoned on Monday by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in connection with the money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in distribution of khichdi during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls | A look at Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi’s seat share split and internal feuds

Maharashtra gears up for intense Lok Sabha elections with Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi coalitions in close contest. However, internal feuds are complicating seat-sharing for both coalitions

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I rebelled because Bal Thackeray's ideology was being compromised: Maharashtra CM Shinde

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde rebels against Uddhav Thackeray, citing abandonment of Bal Thackeray's ideology.

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Tensions run high between MVA allies over Sangli Lok Sabha seat

Tensions ran high between the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi’s constituents Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress on Sunday as both parties continued to stake claim over which candidate would contest the Sangli Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming election.

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Lok Sabha: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faces problems in candidate selection

The ruling Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction is facing trouble over its candidate selection.

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Sanjay Nirupam resigns from Congress a day after being expelled

Former Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam resigns from party after controversy over statements against leadership, expelled for 'indiscipline'.

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab’s ‘close aide’ demolishes ‘illegal’ construction in Maharashtra

Sai Resort, Dapoli, Ratnagiri | Sadanand Kadam, a close aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab, has begun the demolition of the alleged unauthorised portion of a resort.

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Sena (UBT) releases list of 4 more candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra

The Sena (UBT) leader indicated that if Maha Vika Aghadi (MVA) ally Congress decides against contesting from the Mumbai North constituency, his party will field a candidate there. This move comes in response to the BJP nominating Union Minister Piyush Goyal for the same constituency.

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Congress expels Sanjay Nirupam for ‘indiscipline’, making statements against party

The action was initiated against the 59-year-old former MP for his remarks against the leadership of the grand old party amid seat-sharing talks with ally Shiv Sena (UBT)

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Lok Sabha: Prakash Ambedkar’s VBA announces support for Supriya Sule in Baramati

Baramati Lok Sabha seat: VBA's Prakash Ambedkar supports NCP's Supriya Sule in Baramati, complicating MVA's Lok Sabha election strategy in Pune.

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Lok Sabha elections | BJP in a spot in north Maharashtra as disgruntled Jalgaon MP likely to defect to Thackeray’s Sena

BJP’s sitting MP from Jalgaon, Unmesh Patil, reached Mumbai on April 2 where he conferred with Mr. Thackeray and Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut. He is expected to join the Sena (UBT) on April 3 and could be declared as the party’s candidate for the Jalgaon seat, said sources.

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Maha Vikas Aaghadi keen on seat-sharing talks with VBA: Sanjay Raut

Mr. Raut reiterated his call for the elimination of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in favour of conducting elections via ballot papers. He asserted that if polling is not conducted using EVMs, the BJP would face defeat.

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Katchatheevu agreement did not ‘cede’ territory, Opposition hits back citing 2015 MEA response

Katchatheevu island row: Hitting back at the Centre over the Katchatheevu island issue, opposition leaders cited a 2015 RTI reply, which stated that the agreements in 1974 and 1976 did not involve either acquiring or ceding of territory belonging to India

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Uddhav Thackeray lambasts BJP, alleges party of corruption in electoral bonds issue

Uddhav Thackeray labels BJP as 'Bhrasht Janata Party' amid corruption allegations, sparking political feud in Maharashtra.

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It’s Pawar vs Pawar in Baramati: Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra fielded against Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule

The Nationalist Congress Party officially announced the name of Mr. Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, as the Mahayuti’s candidate for the high-stakes Baramati Lok Sabha seat in Pune district.

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Lok Sabha 2024 | Congress shouldn't allow itself to be arm-twisted by Sena (UBT), says Sanjay Nirupam

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam criticizes Shiv Sena's seat-grabbing tactics in Mumbai, urging his party to stand firm.

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