Actor Govinda joins Shinde Sena, may contest from Mumbai North-West
Actor Govinda met Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and later joined his Shiv Sena in the presence of senior party leaders at the Balasaheb Bhavan. The actor is likely to contest from Mumbai North-West seat. Key Points
India TodayLok Sabha elections: BJP discusses seat sharing pact for Maharashtra with Sena, NCP
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held discussions for seat sharing in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with coalition partners Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, NCP president Ajit Pawar, and senior BJP leader and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The BJP-led alliance will contest the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha polls: Eknath Shinde camp fears BJP eyeing its seats
Shiv Sena leaders are concerned about the BJP's attempts to contest more than 25 Lok Sabha seats, including the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg seat. Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam argues that the BJP would not contest the polls from Raigad, as the seat belongs to the Shiv Sena. Key Points
Economic Times'Gujarat lobby's injustice to Marathi manoos': Team Uddhav taps core voter after losing 'real Sena' feud
Marathi voters were always Shiv Sena's key electorate, helping it win successive civic polls. But in last 2 decades, many staked claim to this voter base, including MNS & BJP. Key Points
ThePrintBig shock to those who run political parties through dynasties : CM Shinde takes swipe at Uddhav, Congres
In a blow to Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar declared Eknath Shinde's faction as the real Shiv Sena after the split in June 2022. The Speaker cited the 1999 constitution as valid, rejecting the 2018 leadership structure and stating that Uddhav Thackeray's removal of Eknath Shinde wasn't accepted under the party constitution. Shinde's faction, in celebration, hailed it as the victory of truth and democracy. The split occurred when Shinde, along with 37 MLAs, joined the BJP, leading to the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray government. Key Points
Economic Times
Sena vs Sena: CM Eknath Shinde-led faction is real Shiv Sena, says Maha Speaker; Thackeray faction to chal
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar has rejected the Uddhav Thackeray faction's 2018 amendment to the Shiv Sena constitution. The Supreme Court allowed the Speaker until January 10 to pronounce the decision on disqualification petitions against MLAs, including Shinde. Key Points
Economic TimesSetback after setback, but how Uddhav Thackeray still has bargaining power
More than a year after the Shiv Sena split in 2022, the Uddhav Thackeray section still derives its powers from the grassroots, through its shakhas and the organisational outreach it gives. The other faction, led by Eknath Shinde is devoid of such an advantage and is hopeful of putting up a similar network. Key Points
India TodaySena vs Sena Live: Verdict on MLAs' disqualification pleas today, Speaker says 'will be justice for all'
The crucial verdict on the cross-petitions by Shiv Sena factions seeking disqualification of each other's MLAs is set to be announced at 4 pm today. The verdict will be pronounced by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar. The outcome will decide the way forward for the Eknath Shinde government and also the regional outfit's rival groups. Narwekar's much-awaited verdict on the disqualification pleas comes more than 18 months after the Shiv Sena suffered a vertical split, which resulted in a change of guard in the state. Key Points
India TodayUnlike opposition, Maharashtra BJP & allies argue over seats behind closed doors
The BJP wants to contest in more than what it contested in 2019 (25). It is eyeing some seats of its allies, especially that of the Shiv Sena (Shinde). While the Shiv Sena (Shinde) has claimed that the three parties will contest in those seats that they contested in 2019, the BJP and NCP leaders claim that the seat-sharing formula has not been decided. The BJP is looking to contest in at least six seats that were held by the Shiv Sena, one of them being the Mumbai south constituency. There are several seats which all the three parties are interested in. Key Points
Economic TimesSanjay Raut hints at tough seat-sharing stance, asks Cong to ‘start from zero’
Shiv Sena had contested the 2019 elections in alliance with the BJP and won 18 seats. They, however, split months later. | Latest News India Key Points
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'Your leaders have left': Congress rejects Uddhav Sena's demand for 23 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra
In 2019, the undivided Shiv Sena and BJP contested together and swept the state by bagging 41 of 48 seats. The BJP contested 25 seats and won 23, while Shiv Sena fielded its candidate on 23 seats and won 18. Key Points
Business TodayAs Thackerays come full circle with socialist 'friends', a look at political compulsions then & now
Ahead of 2024, Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena joins hands with 21 socialist parties. This comes over half a century after undivided Sena teamed up with Praja Socialist Party for 1968 BMC polls. Key Points
ThePrintWith hearing of Maharashtra MLAs’ disqualification pleas today, a look at Sena vs Sena saga so far
Disqualification petitions are pending against 34 MLAs — 20 from CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv & all 14 from Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). Any delay in proceedings will benefit Shinde. Key Points
ThePrint'Sena proposed Shinde for chief minister's post in 2019, but BJP…': Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut told India Today that Eknath Shinde’s name was proposed for the chief ministerial post in 2019 after the Sena-BJP alliance secured a majority in the Maharashtra Assembly polls. He said the BJP, however, refused power sharing. Key Points
India TodayMaharashtra speaker issues notices to 40 Shiv Sena MLAs including CM Shinde, Uddhav says 'we will seek justice'
Notice seeking replies on disqualification has been issued to 40 MLAs of Shiv Sena Eknath Shinde faction by Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker. This comes after a split in Shiv Sena and the recent joining of NCP MLAs to the Maharashtra government. Key Points
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MLAs from Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena set to defect? Induction of Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra govt sparks buzz
Ajit Pawar's inclusion in the Maharashtra government has sparked concerns among Shiv Sena MLAs. Party lawmakers have allegedly expressed willingness to seek forgiveness from Uddhav Thackeray. Key Points
mintCrucial legal pointers for Pawar vs Pawar from Sena vs Sena
NCP chief Sharad Pawar has chosen not to pursue a legal battle after several MLAs defected to the BJP-Sena government in Maharashtra. Instead, he plans to rebuild his party from scratch and go directly to the people. This decision comes after a look at the legal battles faced by the Shiv Sena last year, which did not end favorably. The rebellion led by Ajit Pawar mirrors a similar rebellion by Eknath Shinde last year, and the legal outcomes of that case may provide some hints on the future of the NCP. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAre you going to Uddhav's protest or Shinde's? Rival Senas, BJP to hit streets over BMC issues
Both protests scheduled for Saturday evening. Both sides plan to target each other for alleged corruption in the functioning of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Key Points
ThePrint'We'll go to jail': Team Uddhav justifies party workers’ assault on official
Nearly 25 workers of the Shiv Sena (UBT), including Anil Parab, were booked after they thrashed a BMC official over the demolition of an illegal structure in Bandra East last week. Four others were arrested in the case. Key Points
India TodayBack from Goregaon event, office-bearer of Shinde camp dies of heart attack
“Shiv Sena is a family and every member is important to us. Dhiraj’s sudden death is a shock to all of us. He was doing a great job , following every order given by the party but unfortunately time attacked him,” Shinde said. Key Points
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'Design came from Delhi,' Opposition taunts as new Sena-BJP ad emerges in Maharashtra amid row
Full-page advertisements in some leading Marathi dailies featuring PM Modi, Eknath Shinde, Bal Thackeray, Devendra Fadnavis and others have deepened Opposition's doubts about the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra. Opposition leaders also speculate that an "invisible hand from Delhi" behind shaping the advertisements. Key Points
India Today‘Surveys show Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena poised to get more seats than BJP-Shinde group in BMC poll’: NCP leader
The NCP leader claimed that as the surveys pointed to more seats for Mr. Thackeray, the BJP’s top brass were straining every sinew to win the crucial poll. Key Points
The HinduFormer BMC corporator from UBT Sena joins Shinde camp
More is the first corporator to join the Shinde-led Sena after the Supreme Court verdict on the disqualification of 16 MLAs paved way for the survival of Sena-BJP government in the state. So far, around half a dozen of Shiv Sena UBT corporators have joined Shinde-led Sena. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAhead of Sena vs Sena verdict, Sanjay Raut casts aspersions on ‘closed door meeting’ between Maharashtra Speaker Narvekar and Kiren Rijiju
Mr. Raut alluded to the recent ‘closed-door meeting’ Mr. Narvekar had with Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on May 2. Key Points
The Hindu'Elections at any time…': Uddhav Thackeray as Sanjay Raut predicts collapse of Maha govt in 15-20 days
Last year Shinde and 39 MLAs had rebelled against the Sena leadership resulting in the party's split and collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government (which also comprises the NCP and Congress) led by Thackeray. Shinde later tied-up with the BJP to form government in Maharashtra. Key Points
mint"I'm with you" : Eknath Shinde after Uddhav camp leader joins Shiv Sena
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 21 (ANI): After expelled Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Balasaheb Chandore formally joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the latter on Friday welcomed him saying that the party will support you. “I welcome Balasaheb Chandore to Shiv Sena. I’m with you and this Balasaheb Thackeray’s Shiv Sena is with you. […] Key Points
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