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Sena minister claims 14 (UBT) MLAs set to join Shinde; Uday Samant denies 'operation tiger'

Shiv Sena minister Gulabrao Patil's claim of 'Operation Tiger 3.0' and 14 UBT MLAs joining Eknath Shinde's faction has been met with contradiction from another minister, Uday Samant. While Samant acknowledged interest from MVA MLAs, he specifically mentioned Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar, who vehemently denied the suggestion. Samant defended potential…

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Aaditya Thackeray labels rebel UBT Sena MPs as "for sale", accuses them of prioritising "greed" over ideology

Aaditya Thackeray has strongly criticised rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, accusing them of prioritising personal greed over their commitments and abandoning the ideologies they were elected on. He claims these lawmakers, backed by the MVA and INDIA bloc, have shamelessly sold their loyalty. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued show-cause…

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Opposition leaders demand Rs 3,000/quintal price for onions, demonstrate on highway in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal stated the Maha Vikas Aghadi will continue its agitation. Farmers are demanding a guaranteed price of Rs 25-30 per kg for their onion produce. The MVA organized a road blockade on the Pune-Nashik highway. They seek compensation for farmers and procurement of onion stock. Opposition…

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Paranjpe was inducted in Shiv Sena to stop him from joining MVA; NCP was kept in loop: Uday Samant

Former NCP leader Anand Paranjpe has joined the Shiv Sena. Maharashtra minister Uday Samant revealed the move was to keep Paranjpe from joining opposition parties. The NCP, led by Sunetra Pawar, was informed about the induction. This was done to prevent any misunderstandings within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Paranjpe previously…

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SP quits MVA following Uddhav’s close aide remark on Babri demolition

"Samajwadi Party can never remain with communal ideology, hence we separate ourselves from Maha Vikas Aghadi," Maharashtra SP chief Abu Asim Azmi said in a statement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Sobering reminder’ for Opposition: Editorials on poll results

Suspense continues in Maharashtra over who will be the chief minister’s face while the Hemant Soren-led government is set to take oath this week in Jharkhand.

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From Mahayuti’s big comeback to JMM’s powerplay: What the election mandate means

The election cycle of 2024 – from the Lok Sabha polls to a slew of assembly polls – has been relentless, with one poll after the other. So has been the drill of extracting takeaways from each of these polls, despite their fleeting relevance.

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MVA to keep all its newly-elected MLAs at one place: Sanjay Raut

On the question of CM face, he asserted that no formula has been made yet for the selection of the CM face and added that everyone will sit together and choose the leader of the government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Most exit polls predict Mahayuti win ‘with a pinch of salt’, tight race in Jharkhand

Soon after voting concluded for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls, the predictions were out, some with caution after the Haryana and Lok Sabha debacles.

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‘Forced by legal cases, complaints to side with Shinde in 2022’: Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Dipesh Mhatre

Shiv Sena leader Dipesh Mhatre switched from Eknath Shinde’s faction to Uddhav Thackeray's faction last month. Now, he is the MVA’s candidate for the Dombivali seat.

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‘Give with one hand, take with other’: In Mumbai slums, price rise vs Ladki Bahin appeal

In the narrow lanes of Mumbai’s Govandi Shivaji Nagar slum, the smell of soap mingles with the humid afternoon air as women go about their daily routines of washing and cleaning. Among them is Savitra, perched on the steps outside her house, scrubbing utensil after utensil. But there’s caution not…

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Maharashtra Polls: Ruling Mahayuti & Opposition MVA Grapple with infighting

MVA has to placate its rebel leaders to prevent them from contesting as independents, while Mahayuti is struggling with its internal infighting. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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No CM face, alliance turmoil: It’s a tightrope for both BJP and Congress in Maharashtra

Weeks after the Haryana poll results, the assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand provide yet another provincial setting for a face-off between the two principal national alliances. But pre-poll alliances are grappling with pressures and pulls of seat negotiations.

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Maharashtra: No friendly fights in MVA, says Chennithala

Notable, many rebels from Opposition alliance MVA and ruling alliance Mahayuti have filled their nominations for the November 20 elections as Independents. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Elections: Maharashtra SP chief seeks 5 seats, issues ultimatum to MVA

Abu Azmi has also issued an ultimatum stating that if the party's demands are not met by Saturday afternoon, the party would field its candidates on 25 seats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MVA finalises seat-sharing deal, SS (UBT) issues first list of 65 candidates

Shiv Sena (UBT) also issued its first list of 65 candidates for the state polls. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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MVA sealed seat-sharing deal: Sources, see Cong, SS and NCP seats

Out of Maharashtra's 288 assembly seats, Congress may secure the highest number. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra: Balasaheb Thorat meets Sharad Pawar over seat-sharing talks

Talking to reporters after meeting Sharad Pawar, Thorat said there was no dispute in the MVA and that discussions were underway for the remaining seats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Court Upholds Ban on Knowing Falsehoods About Voting Mechanics and Voter Eligibility Aimed at Preventing Voting

Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Ellison, decided yesterday by Judge Nancy Brasel (D. Minn.), upheld this new Minnesota statute: (a) No person may, within 60 days of an election, cause information to be transmitted by any means that the person: intends to impede or prevent another person from exercising the right…

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MVA leaders with Sharad Pawar protest in Pune on Badlapur incident

"Incidents of atrocities against women are increasing in the state...There is no fear of the police among people," said Supriya Sule. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Maharashtra Bandh update: MVA cancels today’s bandh but will hold peaceful protest; transport services won’t be affected

In a recent update, the Maharashtra Bandh scheduled for 24th August has been called off by Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) following a Bombay High Court ruling. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray confirmed the news and said that they are calling off the bandh but will protest with black bands.…

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‘Disproportionate representation’: Ahead of Maharashtra polls, signs of Muslim anger against MVA

Mujahid Khan may be a backroom man in Maharashtra’s high-stakes political battle. But his role in rallying the Muslim vote behind the Maha Vikas Aghadi in certain areas – as a 52-year-old secretary of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee – was recognised during the Lok Sabha poll campaign.

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‘Decentralisation’, consolidation, ‘caretakers’: How Congress emerged as MVA dark horse in Maharashtra

When the Congress teamed up with the undivided NCP and Shiv Sena in 2019, it was seen as the weakest link in the Maha Vikas Aghadi – even alliance leaders took occasional jibes. But it has now emerged as the dark horse, increasing its tally from one to 13, scoring…

The Hindu

Sanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar make new claims on history of wrangling over Maharashtra CM’s post

Opposition leaders in Maharashtra reveal past struggles for Chief Minister post, highlighting political power dynamics and alliances.

The Hindu

Sena vs Sena to play out again in Maharashtra as Phase 5 sees contest moving to ‘Maximum City’ Mumbai

Shiv Sena split leads to intense Lok Sabha battles in Maharashtra, determining leadership and faction control.

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