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'This party will slowly die': Shiv Sena's Sanjay Nirupam claims UBT faction will be finished by 2029

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam predicts the Shiv Sena UBT will cease to exist by 2029. He claims leaders and workers are losing faith in Uddhav Thackeray's leadership. Speculation is rife about several MPs potentially joining the Eknath Shinde faction. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut dismisses these reports…

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"Operation Tiger in final stage": Shiv Sena's Krupal Tumane claims 7 UBT MPs to join Shinde faction before Monsoon Session

Seven Shiv Sena UBT MPs are reportedly close to joining the Eknath Shinde faction. Shiv Sena MLC Krupal Tumane stated that 'Operation Tiger' discussions are in the final stages. He indicated the move is expected before the monsoon session of Parliament. This development comes amid speculation about MPs switching sides.

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Shiv Sena not interested in breaking any party: Shaina NC amid "Operation Tiger" buzz

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC has dismissed 'Operation Tiger' speculations. She stated the party has no interest in breaking other political outfits. NC emphasized Eknath Shinde's grassroots connect and loyalty to common people. She instead termed the party's focus as 'Operation Progress'. This comes amid political discussions on shifting loyalties…

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Amid 'Operation Tiger' buzz, Uddhav holds meeting of party's LS MPs; all 9 lawmakers mark presence

Uddhav Thackeray, head of the Shiv Sena (UBT), took proactive steps to address loyalty concerns by meeting with all nine of his Lok Sabha MPs. This gathering was essential in dispelling rumors of potential switches to the ruling Shiv Sena, with Sanjay Raut openly affirming allegiance among the legislators.

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'All 9 MPs united, no issue': Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders dismiss reports on 'Op Tiger' after Thackeray meeting

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders have refuted rumors of internal rifts. They state all nine party Members of Parliament are united. A recent meeting with party chief Uddhav Thackeray saw both in-person and virtual attendance. Leaders clarified these are routine interactions, not necessitated by any crisis. Speculation about potential defections is…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut challenges PM Modi to hold press conference

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has challenged PM Narendra Modi to a press conference. Raut wants the Prime Minister to detail his 12 years in office. He stated that Modi cannot match the work done by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Raut also commented on the INDIA bloc's potential Prime…

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Congress cold, others in Opposition warm to CJP protest at Jantar Mantar

A protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar has exposed deep divisions within the Opposition. While parties like AAP, SP, TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Left supported the demonstration, the Congress remained sceptical. This split comes as the INDIA bloc prepares for a key meeting. The…

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Return to Uddhav Thackeray's Sena if you regret your mistake: Sanjay Raut to Shinde faction leaders

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has extended an invitation to leaders who joined Eknath Shinde's faction in 2022. He urged them to return to Uddhav Thackeray's party if they regret their decision, citing alleged insults from the BJP. Raut stated that the BJP was never the senior partner in…

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'Where is Modi?': Sanjay Raut questions PM's foreign tour

Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) has strongly criticized the BJP. He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits while the country faces crises. Raut also alleged that national institutions, including NEET, are under BJP's complete control. He highlighted issues with state leaders' convoys and defended the legacy of Maharashtra's…

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Maharashtra MLC’s attendance book reveals ex-CM Uddhav Thackeray attended 42 of 133 sittings

Uddhav Thackeray attended only 31.58 percent of legislative sittings as MLC. Other leaders like Bhavana Gawali and Ramraje Naik-Nimbalkar also missed sessions. In contrast, Amol Mitkari, Shashikant Shinde, and Rajesh Rathod recorded high attendance. Data covers legislative council proceedings over recent years.

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Ajit Pawar Biography: A Life of Leadership, Struggle & Service

Ajit Pawar was the politician who served in the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the longest time. Serving in the position for six terms non-consecutively, he was working under multiple governments including the cabinets of Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, Prithviraj Chavan and Uddhav Thackeray. In fact, he…

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The Indian state where people are being beaten up for speaking the wrong language

New rules for schools have ignited street protests and unrest, exposing a nationwide conflict over language and regional identity. Shahana Yasmin reports

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January show, March upload, Sunday night raid: Mumbai club’s fall after Kunal Kamra’s joke

Weeks after it made headlines for being the venue of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks, the Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai now stands shut following vandalism, two FIRs and a political controversy surrounding Kunal Kamra’s performance at the venue.

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Mumbai: Case on comedian Kunal for comments against Shinde; Buzz in political circles

On the other hand, the Uddhav faction was seen defending the comedian. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shiv Sena (UBT) decides to maintain neutral stance in Delhi Elections, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut asserted the AAP and the Congress are friends of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uddhav Thackeray sends 'chadar' to Ajmer Sharif dargah for 813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti

The Ajmer Sharif Dargah is a Sufi shrine of the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, located at Ajmer in Rajasthan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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Splits, single-party dominance: The unusual trajectory of Maharashtra politics

In the lead-up to the Maharashtra polls, observers were cautious in their predictions. The battle between two major alliances, each with three main members, would be too close to call, they said.

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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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Poll Results: NDA win in Maharashtra, INDIA retains Jharkhand

The ruling Mahayuti alliance won the Maharashtra assembly polls and is poised for a landslide mandate with JMM-led alliance slated to return to power in Jharkhand. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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‘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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Why EC not checking convoys of Mahayuti leaders: Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut also accused that money was being distributed in the election-bound Maharashtra by the top leaders of the Mahayuti alliance. Read Further 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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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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