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The Thackerays are back on stage. But will the script sell in 2025 Mumbai?

From branding South Indians as “yandu gundu” in the 70s to targeting North Indians as “bhaiyas”, regional identity has long been the Thackeray brand’s go-to political weapon – first with Bal Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, then with Raj Thackeray’s breakaway Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. Decades later, with both Uddhav and Raj politically…

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‘Filthy mentality’: Sena (UBT) leaders to seek action against YouTube channel, ‘ex-spokesperson’

Taking strong objection to remarks about her on a YouTube channel, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said that she will file a police complaint and a defamation case.

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Sanjay Raut: 'We will go solo in Mumbai, Nagpur municipal polls'

Amid the increasing tensions in the INDIA bloc, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday announced that his party will go solo in the upcoming municipal corporation in Mumbai and Nagpur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Congratulations, Deva bhau’: Editorial in Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece praises Devendra Fadnavis

Less than a month after publishing an editorial that mocked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana had a new editorial that praised him.

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"...if Union Govt will survive after 2026 or not," doubts UBT MP Sanjay Raut

Addressing a press conference, UBT MP Raut further stated that Maharashtra will also be affected if his doubts turn into reality. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hafta letters: Shehla Rashid interview, geopolitics, Hafta guests, standup comedy

NiranjanFirst-time writer sick of the tirade against Anand, just voicing some support (not that Judge Saab needs it). Modi and government bashing is easy and we have Abhi to do it in very colourful words. I don’t expect Anand to participate in it. Rather than pass black and white judgements…

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‘Ladki Bahin success, OBC consolidation’: Shinde camp settles Sena vs Sena debate

Winning at least 54 of the 81 seats it contested in Maharashtra, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena seems to have settled the long-standing debate around who carries the legacy of the undivided Sena.

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Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Here is key contestants

Out of the 288 seats, 234 are under general category, 29 are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and 25 are for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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Progressive legacy vs communal tension: Why Kolhapur is at a crossroads

“What happens in Kolhapur follows in the rest of Maharashtra.”

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‘Balasaheb in his blood’: In Worli, does Milind Deora stand a chance against Aaditya Thackeray?

In Mumbai’s vibrant Worli Koliwada, three septuagenarian women sit in the shadow of colourful buildings, watching children play in a makeshift playground nearby. It’s a daily routine – they sit for hours every evening, chatting about things of great and small significance.

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Maharashtra Polls: 'No Mahayuti after November 23', asserts Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said that there will be no Mahayuti after Nov 23 and added that Maha Vikas Aghadi will form the government in Maharashtra. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Same promise for 25 years’: Locals as Adani’s Dharavi plan turns MVA’s rallying cry

The proposed Adani redevelopment project in Dharavi has become a contentious issue in Maharashtra’s high-decibel poll campaign. Amid the opposition’s allegations of the Adani Group being given preferential treatment under the NDA government, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has promised to scrap the Dharavi project and this is gradually…

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Sanjay Raut: Fair election in Maha not possible under DGP Rashmi Shukla

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said that the Maharashtra Assembly election cannot be conducted fairly under Rashmi Shukla as DGP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra Poll: Worli seat political equation…Milind Deora or Aditya Thackeray…?

The Worli assembly constituency in Mumbai is set to witness one of the most fascinating electoral battles. The Shiv Sena has fielded Rajya Sabha member Milind Deora against sitting Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray for this high-profile seat. 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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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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Eknath Shinde: A figurehead or Maharashtra’s new powerhouse?

Two years ago, when the Shiv Sena fractured into two factions and Eknath Shinde aligned with the BJP, backed by 40 MLAs, many political observers viewed it as the conch-call heralding the end of his political career. The sentiment was that Shinde, as Maharashtra chief minister, would be a pawn…

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Sanjay Raut gets big relief after jail sentence in defamation case

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut was sentenced to 15 days in jail by a Mumbai court in a defamation case. But soon after got a big relief. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut sent to jail in defamation case

The court has sentenced Raut to 15 days simple imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 25,000, which will be recovered from Raut as compensation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Where is cctv footage of Badlapur incident?', asks Shiv Sena (UBT)

The alleged sexual assault case has sparked outrage across the State with multiple protests demonstrating outrage over the incident were held across the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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Sanjay Raut slams Centre: Polls for J&K, Haryana; Why not Maha, J'khand as well

"On one hand, they talk about one nation, one election, on the other, they cannot conduct elections in 4 states simultaneously": Sanjay Raut. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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Maharashtra: Seat-sharing talks in Maha Vikas Aghadi underway, Congress likely to field candidates on maximum seats

As the Maharashtra assembly elections are slated to be held later this year, discussions on seat-sharing in the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance consisting of the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-SP, and the Shiv Sena (UBT) among others are underway. Read further on Dynamite News:

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