MNS to go solo in Maharashtra polls, contest 200+ seats, says Raj Thackeray
Gave unconditional support to Modi for LS polls but never said anything about Vidhan Sabha, says Thackeray. Opinion is divided on how this will affect prospects of rival Shiv Senas. Key Points
ThePrintWill Raj Thackeray join Shiv Sena to tilt Marathi manoos vote in Maharashtra?
Sources told India Today TV that the meeting between Raj Thackeray and the BJP leadership could open up multiple possibilities. Among them is Raj Thackeray merging his party with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and fighting the election on the traditional 'bow and arrow' symbol. Key Points
India Today'Stealing a Thackeray': Uddhav on estranged cousin Raj's possible BJP tie-up
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray accused the ruling BJP of trying to "steal a Thackeray" to win elections in Maharashtra. He also said that he was not bothered about if the BJP took away his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray. Key Points
India TodayBJP's friend in 2014, foe in 2019, potential ally in 2024 — the many flip flops of Raj Thackeray
Over the last few years, Thackeray and his MNS have swung from campaigning for the BJP to stridently opposing it. This time, it seems to want the BJP in its corner. Key Points
ThePrintIs Raj Thackeray-led MNS joining NDA? Devendra Fadnavis responds
Last month, three MNS leaders had met Fadnavis at his residence for discussions on a possible electoral alliance. They had also met CM Eknath Shinde. | Latest News India Key Points
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Shiv Sena (UBT) moves SC objecting meeting between CM Eknath Shinde, Speaker Rahul Narwekar
Narwekar met Shinde at Varsha, the chief minister’s official residence, on Sunday. The two also met in October last year. Key Points
ThePrintIn Dussehra knockout, Shinde’s ‘betrayal’ dig and Uddhav’s payback warning
Uddhav Thackeray took a dig at Eknath Shinde for attempting to "steal" the Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, Eknath Shinde slammed Uddhav Thackeray for forming alliance with Congress and the Samajwadi Party. Key Points
India Today'If Karnataka was 40%, Maharashtra government 100% corrupt': Aaditya Thackeray
Maharashtra MLA Aaditya Thackeray said the state currently has one Chief Minister and two “half” Deputy Chief Ministers and accused them of rampant corruption. "If Karnataka was 40 per cent sarkar, in Maharashtra it is 100 per cent sarkar," he alleged. Key Points
India TodayAaditya Thackeray slams Shinde government over foreign tours on taxpayers' money; BJP hits back
Addressing a press conference, Thackeray, while slamming the Shinde government over foreign tours, wanted to know why industries minister Uday Samant was going to Davos four months ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) there. He said Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council Neelam Gorhe led a 50-member delegation on a study tour abroad. Key Points
Economic TimesI got offer to join BJP: MNS chief Raj Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray has received an offer to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) but is yet to decide on it. Raj Thackeray did not disclose when the offer was made or who made it, but he said he has not taken any decision as the Shiv Sena faction and the Nationalist Congress Party group, which are part of the government, need clarity on their position. Key Points
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These are the only 3 strong parties in NDA: Uddhav Thackeray's swipe
Taking an aim at a recent meeting of the BJP-led NDA, Uddhav Thackeray claimed when elections approach, for the BJP, its government is the NDA government. After the polls are over, it becomes the Modi government, he added. Key Points
India TodayUddhav Sena attacks Fadnavis as Thackeray faces heat over 'taint' jibe
The Shiv Sena (UBT) in its mouthpiece Saamana blamed Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for creating "bitterness" in state politics. The attack comes after Fadnavis hit back at Uddhav Thackeray for his "taint" jibe. Key Points
India TodayED raids an attempt to malign image, says Thackeray faction
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the houses of two aides of Aaditya Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), following a march protesting alleged scams in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The ED claimed the searches were part of a probe into irregularities in the BMC awarding a contract to Lifeline Hospital Management Services for two Covid-19 centres. The Sena (UBT) called it a BJP conspiracy to malign the Thackeray family ahead of civic elections. Party workers gathered outside the building and raised slogans against the government. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesShiv Sena Foundation Day: Wars of Words and Hindutva Standoff between Shinde and Thackeray
The warring factions of Shiv Sena engaged in a verbal duel during the party’s 57th Foundation Day celebrations on June 19 with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde saying his rebellion “ensured the party’s survival” and former CM Uddhav Thackeray labelling Mr. Shinde’s supporters as “looters”. Key Points
The Hindu'Manipur in grip of violence, PM should to take steps to restore peace, but…' Uddhav Thackeray slams PM Modi's US visit
Uddhav Thackeray has criticised PM Modi over his upcoming US visit, questioning why he was travelling abroad when Manipur is hit by violence. Manipur has been hit by ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities for over a month. Key Points
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Uddhav targets PM over scheduled U.S. trip and lashes out at him for failing to defuse Manipur tensions
Mr. Thackeray further warned the BJP that they could never come to power. Key Points
The HinduHurt, shock and emotion over logic dictated Uddhav’s resignation
Only 5 people knew of this decision: his wife Rashmi, his sons Aaditya and Tejas and Sena leaders Subhash Desai and Anil Parab who later informed others in the party. That day, Uddhav Thackeray held his last Cabinet meeting where he thanked his colleagues. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesVictory for Democracy : Devendra Fadnavis hails SC's judgment over Shiv Sena-centric crisis in Maharashtr
Devendra Fadnavis expressed his satisfaction over the decision and said, This is a victory for democracy and the democratic process. We are satisfied with the verdict given by the Supreme Court. I express my complete satisfaction over the Supreme Court's decision. Those who were speculating that this government will collapse today have been silenced (by the verdict), PTI quoted him as saying Key Points
Economic TimesUddhav Thackeray cannot be restored as Maha CM as he resigned before floor test: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it cannot interfere with the formation of the Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra as former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray resigned from the post without facing a floor test. The SC held that the governor erred in relying on the resolution of the faction of MLAs of Shiv Sena to conclude that Thackeray had lost majority. Key Points
Economic TimesTake refinery to Gujarat, bring good projects from neighbouring state to Maha: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said the proposed oil refinery in Barsu in coastal Ratnagiri district should be moved to Gujarat and good investment projects from the neighbouring state be brought to Maharashtra. Interacting with villagers at Barsu, Thackeray dared the government to face the protesters and support the project, even as BJP leaders took out a rally in the area backing it. Key Points
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What Uddhav Thackeray said on Sharad Pawar's resignation, Bajrang Dal row and PM Modi
Former Maharashtra CM Udhhav Thackeray said that the resignation of Sharad Pawar won't dent the MVA. He also said he was not opposed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but was against dictatorship. Key Points
India TodayEknath Shinde joined BJP to avoid jail: Aaditya Thackeray
“Eknath Shinde cried in front of us, saying let me join the BJP or else I will be put behind bars. This is not my age not to go to jail,” Aaditya Thackeray claimed. Key Points
India TodayWe don't burn people over what they eat: Aaditya Thackeray slams BJP, says party inciting riots in Maharashtra
Addressing a group of students at Gitam University in Hyderabad, Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday alleged the BJP was inciting violence in Maharashtra. Further, Aaditya Thackeray said Hindutva is clearly defined for him and that his party does not burn people over what they eat. Key Points
India TodayUddhav Thackeray camp of Shiv Sena moves SC against EC decision allocating name, symbol to Shinde faction
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud asked senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, appearing for the Thackeray camp, to mention his case after listing it like the others Key Points
The HinduRaj Thackeray: Can 'marathi manus' add fire power to BJP alliance?
Raj Thackeray's Mahrashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) could join Mahayuti. On Tuesday, Raj Thackeray met Union home minister Amit Shah in the national capital in the presence of BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde. A meeting at this time is likely to be about a poll pact. Key Points
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'Endangering lives' — Mumbai Police FIR against Aaditya Thackeray, others for ‘inaugurating’ bridge
Former Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar, MLCs Sachin Ahir and Sunil Shinde and 20 others also booked. FIR registered on complaint by BMC official. Key Points
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