In 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 TodayUddhav's taunt at Ajit Pawar: 'Waiting to see how BJP handles new riff-raffs'
Uddhav Thackeray again claimed Amit Shah in 2019 had promised him that BJP and Shiv Sena (united) would share CM post for 2.5 years each. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesHurt, 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 TimesWhat's the biggest mistake that will haunt Uddhav Thackeray: SC judgment makes it clear
This is one decision that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray must be cursing himself for. But no one knew in the summer of 2022 how the move would hurt Thackeray. On Thursday, the Supreme Court, while pronouncing its verdict on the Maharashtra political crisis, made it amply clear. How did it backfire and what does Uddhav himself have to say? Key Points
India TodayPatil meant to ask where was Uddhav when masjid was being razed: Shinde
Speaking to mediapersons, Shinde said Uddhav has no right to speak on the issue. "They have lost the right to speak about it. Where was Uddhav Thackeray when Babri Masjid was demolished?" he asked. Key Points
The Indian Express
Uddhav Thackeray's biggest mistake exposed in Supreme Court? Quitting before losing floor test
The Supreme Court was hearing petitions of the Uddhav Thackeray camp against the Maharashtra governor's order for a floor test and the subsequent toppling of his government. "How can we reinstate a government, which has itself admitted to have lost the majority," the court asked. Key Points
India TodayShiv Sena row: Uddhav Thackeray demands EC dissolution, says it ‘can’t dictate who will get what’
After EC recognises Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena as ‘real’ party, Uddhav Thackeray alleges it was a pre-planned conspiracy to snatch the Sena name and political symbol. ‘You cannot steal my Thackeray name,’ he hit out. Key Points
The Indian ExpressUddhav 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 TodayWhat 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 Today40 Shinde Sena MLAs, 14 from Uddhav camp get notices over disqualification pleas
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar issued notices to 54 MLAs -- 40 from the Eknath Shinde camp and 14 from the Uddhav Thackeray -- seeking their responses in the disqualification petitions against them. The MLAs have been given seven days to respond. Key Points
India Today"The way they keep targeting PM Modi, his popularity increases," Fadnavis attacks MVA
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24 (ANI): Hitting out at the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the way Prime Minister Narendra Modi was being targeted, his popularity was increasing. “Uddhav Thackeray keeps repeating the same thing. Issues related to development and farmers were absent in his speech. The […] Key Points
ThePrintSetback 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 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 HinduTop Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders meet for May 1 rally
Senior MVA leaders like Uddhav Thackeray, Ajit Pawar and other leaders are meeting today to fine-tune the joint rally of the MVA that would be held on May 1. While the MVA has been using the rallies to project a united front, things are not as rosy for the MVA as they seem. Key Points
Economic TimesSharad Pawar told Uddhav no NCP-BJP alliance even if some MLAs quit: Sanjay Raut
Raut said, "People in Maharashtra are fed up with the incumbent... Both Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray believe that those who will go with BJP will be committing political suicide." Key Points
The Indian Express
Uddhav Thackeray's close aide Ravindra Waikar joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Ravindra Waikar, a close aide of Uddhav Thackeray, has joined the Shiv Sena (shinde) in a move that could hurt the UBT faction. Waikar had business interests with the Thackeray family and was being probed by the Enforcement Directorate for constructing a hotel on a plot of land reserved by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for a garden. Key Points
Economic 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
ThePrintAmid protests, Uddhav Thackeray to visit Barsu village on Saturday
Union Minister Narayan Rane will also visit Barsu on Saturday. Leaders from the CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have been alleging that Uddhav wants to instigate the villagers who have been protesting against a proposed petrochemical refinery project. Key Points
The Indian Express‘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 Hindu'If BJP can shower flowers on Pak players': Uddhav on meeting socialist leaders
Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday met socialist party leaders to discuss a possible alliance. In his defence, he referred to Pakistani players showered with flowers. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times