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Devendra Fadnavis is villain of Maharashtra's politics: Sanjay Raut

Launching a scathing attack on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut labelled Fadnavis' urge to relieve him from ministerial duties as a 'gimmick' and blamed him for BJP's abysmal performance in Maharashtra. Read the full report of Dynamite News

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15 of 25 in UP, 14 of 19 in Telangana: States with highest turncoats in fray see most of them lose

The states which fielded the highest number of turncoats have seen most of them trail behind – 14 of 19 in Telangana, 15 of 25 in Uttar Pradesh, and 10 of 19 in Maharashtra.

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INDIA bloc leaders arrive in New Delhi to meet today to discuss post poll strategy

The meeting will take place at the official residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Accounting firm controlled by Exclusive Brethren church to close after extraordinary ATO raid

It is not known if decision to shutter division of secretive sect’s umbrella company has any link to raid reportedly conducted ‘without prior notice’

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Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) polling booth agent found dead inside toilet in Worli

A 62-year-old polling booth agent of Shiv Sena (UBT) was found dead inside the toilet of a polling booth in Mumbai's Worli area on May 20, said police on Tuesday. Read further on dynamite News:

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 16: Bengal’s party hopper, 2 in Shinde camp, Bihar hot seat

Of the 15 turncoats contesting in phase five of the Lok Sabha polls, eight are in the BJP-led NDA and six in the INDIA bloc.

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 15: NDA has 53% defectors in phase 5; 2 in Shinde camp after ED whip

A total of 15 turncoats populate the fifth phase Lok Sabha candidates list – eight in the BJP-led NDA, six in the INDIA bloc, including one in the Trinamool Congress. The Biju Janata Dal has also fielded one defector.

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Modi eager to reclaim PM post instead of paving way for next generation: Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief criticizes PM Modi, vows to reclaim PM post, calls election a clash between loyalty and betrayal.

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.

The Hindu

Nobody more Mumbaikar than me, am not an outsider: Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal defends Mumbai roots against opposition claims of being an outsider, calling arguments "ridiculous" and "facile."

The Hindu

Raj Thackeray’s MNS could be both a boon and bane for the BJP

MNS leader Raj Thackeray's alliance with BJP in Maharashtra elections faces scrutiny amid shifting political dynamics.

The Hindu

‘Credit for split’ in Shiv Sena and NCP should be given to Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, says Fadnavis

Mr. Fadnavis discusses split in Shiv Sena, NCP and PM Modi's claims about Adani, Ambani funding Congress.

The Hindu

Know Your Turncoats, Part 13: In Maharashtra’s 7, Ajit loyalist who joined Pawar Sr, MP with Rs 105 cr

Of the 50 turncoats in phase four of the Lok Sabha polls, a total of seven are contesting in Maharashtra – a state that’s been a citadel of defectors with splits in prominent regional parties NCP and the Shiv Sena.

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Priyanka Chaturvedi’s Deewar dialogue ignites political row

Priyanka Chaturvedi’s comment has sparked a political row between both the Shiv Senas.

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Sharad Pawar’s ‘regional parties merge with Congress’ remark meets with approval from Maharashtra Congress

Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) faction may merge with Congress, sparking speculation of regional parties aligning with Congress.

The Hindu

Maharashtra Assembly elections, not Lok Sabha polls, will settle political scores

The horizon being gazed at by political parties in Maharashtra is the more local war for the State, which began after the last Assembly polls in 2019, when the then-united Shiv Sena walked out of the Mahayuthi or NDA in the State and formed the Maha Vikas Aghadi government

The Hindu

BJP writes to ECI seeking action against Congress leader Wadettiwar for 'defaming' Ujjwal Nikam

BJP seeks action against Congress leader for defaming Ujjwal Nikam, alleging false statements on Hemant Karkare's death.

The Hindu

Sanjay Raut dismisses Modi’s ‘mellow’ remarks on Uddhav Thackeray, says PM afraid of losing election

Sanjay Raut called the PM “a liar” while stating that Mr. Modi would never have thought of splitting the Shiv Sena had he any real affection for Mr. Thackeray.

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Amit Shah targets Uddhav’s ‘fake Sena’ during Konkan rally

Amit Shah dared the ex-Chief Minister to take V.D. Sarvarkar’s name in his speeches while remarking that the real Shiv Sena belonged to Eknath Shinde.

The Hindu

Eknath Shinde interview | ‘Our candidates are very good, and we have good coordination among allies’

In an interview to The Hindu, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde speaks on his government, the National Democratic Alliance, and poll prospects

The Hindu

‘Why no minority candidates?’ | Muhammed Arif ‘Naseem’ Khan decides not to campaign for Congress over absence of Muslim candidates in Maharashtra

Senior Congress leader resigns from campaign committee over lack of minority representation in Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

Polling begins in Maharashtra’s eight Lok Sabha constituencies

MumbaiElectorates in Maharashtra cast votes in eight Lok Sabha constituencies, shaping the future of 204 candidates.

The Hindu

Vishal Patil rebels against Congress after Sena (UBT) poaches Sangli

Vishal Patil rebels against Congress, contests Sangli Lok Sabha seat independently to preserve party's existence in region.

The Hindu

Former PMs worked to make new India, the incumbent one only criticises others: Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar criticizes PM Modi, praises Nehru's contributions, warns against autocracy, and apologizes for past election mistake in Amravati

The Hindu

Won’t remove ‘Hindu’, ‘Jai Bhavani’ from party’s election song, says Uddhav after EC issues notice

EC issued a notice to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) for using ”Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji“ and “Hindu ha tujha dharma” words

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