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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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Naidu, Nitish Are 'Dissatisfied Souls': Sanjay Raut after portfolio allocation in Modi 3.0

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday claimed that BJP's allies Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu are "dissatisfied souls". Read further on Dynamite News:

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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…

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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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