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BJP-Shiv Sena yet to fulfil its poll promise of making Mumbai toll-free, says Raj Thackeray

He said that in the manifesto of the newly formed Shinde-Fadnavis government last year, one of the promises was to make Maharashtra toll-free.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

INDIA parties speak up for arrested AAP MP Sanjay Singh; Congress gives qualified support

INDIA parties express solidarity with AAP's Sanjay Singh, arrested by ED in money laundering probe. Congress miffed with AAP for arrest of Punjab MLA. DMK, RJD, JD(U), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) criticize Union govt. for "vindictive politics" & "assault on democracy". INDIA bloc links arrest to 2024 election & calls…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

President’s Rule in Maharashtra was imposed with Sharad Pawar’s consent: Fadnavis

Deputy CM Fadnavis claims President's Rule in Maharashtra was imposed with NCP President Pawar's consent. BJP and Shiv Sena won 105 and 56 seats respectively in 2019 polls, but failed to form govt due to power-sharing issues.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

BJP clamours for Ahmednagar to be renamed as ‘Ahilyanagar’

BJP legislator demands renaming of Ahmednagar to 'Ahilyanagar' after 18th century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. Warns of intensifying agitation if MVA govt does not take note. NCP organised grand event in Chaundi on Ahilyabai's birth anniversary.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Not interested in delay but won't hurry either: Maharashtra Speaker on disqualification pleas

Mumbai Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar says he won't delay or rush decision on disqualification pleas against Shiv Sena MLAs, to ensure justice.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

SC gives Maharashtra Speaker a week to open disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra Speaker to start disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs within a week; notes Speaker must show "deference & dignity" to SC's direction

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

Eknath Shinde seeks Central aid for ambitious water project in arid Marathwada

Maharashtra CM Shinde hopes for Central aid for Marathwada water-grid project. Announced ₹45,000 cr development package for region. Criticized Uddhav Thackeray for lack of political will to develop Marathwada. Shinde's govt renamed Aurangabad and Osmanabad. Claimed MVA would've regressed Maharashtra had it stayed in power.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Marathwada Liberation Day: Opposition cries foul, calls out expenditure by Shinde government

MVA parties call out Shinde government for lavish expenditure on special cabinet meet in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Sena (UBT) leaders question need for 5-star hotels, food arrangements. They demand to know what happened to ₹50,000 crore package for Marathwada announced by Fadnavis in 2016. Special cabinet meet planned to discuss issues…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Sena vs Sena: Speaker begins hearing on disqualification petitions of rival factions

Rahul Narwekar, Speaker of Pune's Maharashtra Assembly, began hearing 34 disqualification petitions filed by rival Shiv Sena factions led by CM Eknath Shinde and ex-CM Uddhav Thackeray.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Maratha quota impasse: Video puts Shinde government in spot, CM calls it ‘false propaganda’

The CM also took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), urging detractors not to heighten tensions among castes by giving traction to false videos circulating on social media.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023