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We are also ready to contest solo or with Congress: NCP SCP's Prashant Jagtap on upcoming BMC polls
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Pune city president stated their readiness to contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently if their alliance partner, Shiv Sena (UBT), chooses to do so. While the NCP prefers an alliance, their main objective is to prevent the BJP's growing influence.
Devendra Fadnavis speaks lie: Sanjay Raut rejects 'urban Naxals in Congress', 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' allegations
Sanjay Raut accused Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis of lying about the Bharat Jodo Yatra's link to urban Naxals. Violence erupted in Parbhani and Beed. Nana Patole defended the Yatra and demanded a list of the accused organizations. He highlighted the Congress party's national service and commitment to the Constitution. Patole sought transparency from Fadnavis.
Shiv Sena (UBT) might go solo for BMC polls, says Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut indicated a potential solo run for his party in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. While clarifying that this wouldn't necessitate leaving the Maha Vikas Aghadi, Raut emphasized the strong demand from party workers to contest independently, citing a surplus of aspirants.
Sanjay Raut residence recce: Four staffers of telecom services firm interrogated, released after verification
Four men were questioned by Mumbai police near Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's residence on suspicion of conducting reconnaissance. Investigation revealed they were telecom company employees testing the network. The incident occurred Saturday morning when two men on a motorcycle were observed outside Raut's bungalow, prompting concern and a police response.
Allocation of portfolios expected on Saturday, says Maharashtra Minister Gogawale
Maharashtra's Mahayuti government is expected to announce portfolio allocations on Saturday, concluding the state assembly's Winter Session. Leaders of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP met to finalize the distribution, following the swearing-in of ministers earlier this month. Shiv Sena leader Bharat Gogawale expressed confidence in securing the guardian minister post for his home district, Raigad.
Despite having majority why so much delay: Sanjay Raut questions Mahayuti govt on portfolio allocation
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut expressed concern over the delay in Maharashtra Cabinet's portfolio allocation despite the Mahayuti government's majority. He questioned the accountability for law and order issues. Raut also criticized the central government for transferring cases involving Rahul Gandhi, following a scuffle between NDA and INDIA bloc MPs in Parliament.
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Attacks on 'Marathi manoos' on rise after BJP's win in Maharashtra polls: Raut
Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut alleges increased attacks on Marathi speakers after the BJP's election win in Maharashtra. He claims a conspiracy to displace them from Mumbai and surrounding areas, citing an incident in Kalyan. Raut criticizes the government's handling of recent tragedies and accuses the BJP of weakening the Shiv Sena to marginalize the Marathi community.
Third Eye: Point of order man in the house, cabinet meet before Parl session ends, and ditching the coat
Bharat Gogawale became a Maharashtra minister. He wore a Nehru jacket for the ceremony. Gogawale had waited 2.5 years for the ministerial role. He had previously tried to become a minister under Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. A cabinet meeting is scheduled before the Parliament session ends.
Aaditya Thackeray slams Karnataka Cong MLA for demand to make Mumbai a Union Territory; says 'won't tolerate'
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray condemned a Karnataka Congress MLA's demand for Mumbai's Union Territory status. Thackeray asserted Mumbai's integral place within Maharashtra, emphasizing its historical significance to the Marathi community and urging Congress leadership to address the MLA's remarks. He vowed to oppose any attempts to separate Mumbai, regardless of the political party involved.
No problem if Ajit Pawar visits Hedgewar's memorial: BJP leader Chitra Wagh
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's potential visit to the RSS founder's memorial sparked discussion among BJP leaders. Following the Mahayuti's landslide election victory, BJP MLC Chitra Wagh emphasized the RSS's significant contribution to the win, suggesting that NCP leaders, including Pawar, should visit the memorial. While Pawar skipped the visit, some NCP legislators did attend.
Shiv Sena and RSS bound by common thread of Hindutva but different ideologically: Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut highlighted ideological differences between the RSS and the undivided Shiv Sena, despite their shared Hindutva connection. Raut's statement followed Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's assertion of identical ideologies during his visit to the RSS founder's memorial.
Efforts on pacify leaders upset over exclusion from Maharashtra cabinet, says Minister Samant
Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant acknowledges some Shiv Sena leaders are upset after being excluded from the recent cabinet expansion. Efforts are underway to address their concerns, with Deputy CM Shinde taking the lead. Limited cabinet positions prevented accommodating everyone, and portfolio allocations are expected soon. Some excluded MLAs have expressed strong disappointment.
Maharashtra: Chhagan Bhujbal, many MLAs weigh options after ministry denial
Chhagan Bhujbal has taken aim at party leader Ajit Pawar saying that he was upset with how he was treated and has said, "Yes, I am upset. I have been a minister for several years. So, being a minister or not doesn't matter anymore. What matters is respect ....Why to stay in a place where you have no respect." Bhujbal, an OBC leader, leads an organisation Samata Parishad. The NCP leader has now called a meeting of his followers to decide his next course of action.
Parbhani violence accused's death: Sanjay Raut targets Fadnavis for 'failure' of system
Parbhani witnessed violence after vandalism of a Constitution replica. Police arrested over 50 individuals. One accused, Somnath Suryawanshi, died in custody. Sanjay Raut blamed CM Fadnavis. A magisterial inquiry is underway. Parbhani observed a bandh. BJP MLA Meghana Bordikar called the death unfortunate but defended police actions.
Upset about exclusion from new Mahayuti cabinet; will decide future course: NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal
Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal expressed disappointment at not being included in the new Mahayuti government following its cabinet expansion, which saw 39 legislators sworn in on Sunday. Bhujbal, along with former ministers Dilip Walse Patil (NCP), Mungantiwar, and Vijaykumar Gavit (BJP), were excluded from the cabinet.
Overlooked for cabinet berth, Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar quits party posts
Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar resigned from party posts after being excluded from the Maharashtra cabinet expansion. Bhondekar claimed Shinde had promised him a ministerial role. He sought the position to become Bhandara district's guardian minister, a role consistently held by outsiders. Disappointed, Bhondekar will now serve as an ordinary party worker.
Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Mahayuti allies to do 'performance audit' of ministers
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a performance audit for newly inducted ministers. The cabinet expansion saw 39 Mahayuti legislators sworn in, with portfolios to be allocated soon. The BJP secured 19 berths, Shiv Sena 11, and NCP 9. Fadnavis also announced an SIT probe into a sarpanch's murder and addressed recent violence in Parbhani.
Maha cabinet expanded: BJP gets 19 berths, 11 to Shiv Sena and 9 to NCP
In Mumbai, 39 ministers joined Devendra Fadnavis's Maharashtra government, including 19 from BJP, 11 from Shiv Sena, and 9 from NCP. The cabinet includes 33 ministers, with 20 new faces across the three parties. Portfolio allocation is expected within a few days. Some parties suggest a 2.5-year rotation for ministers to give others a chance.
Those left out in Cabinet expansion to also get chance later: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar announced a rotational system for ministerial positions, with some ministers serving for two and a half years. This aims to address the aspirations of numerous hopefuls, given the limited ministerial berths. The recent cabinet expansion saw 39 ministers sworn in, bringing the total to 42, with representation from BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP.
Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Key leaders sworn in, Devendra Fadnavis leads roadshow
Maharashtra's 10-day-old ministry expanded with BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Chandrakant Patil, and NCP's Hasan Mushrif sworn in as ministers. CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with his wife and Bawankule, held a roadshow in Nagpur after BJP's election victory. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar also arrived for the cabinet meeting and expansion.
'Public has shown they are standing with those who work': Eknath Shinde takes a jibe at MVA, brings up EVM row
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde criticized the Opposition MVA for boycotting the swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet ministers. Shinde pointed out the MVA's lack of a Leader of the Opposition and their inconsistent stance on EVMs, questioning their complaints only when they lose elections.
After Maharashtra poll drubbing, Uddhav's Sena (UBT) drops 'return to Hindutva' hints
Following significant losses in the Maharashtra assembly polls, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) is reverting to its Hindutva agenda. This shift includes defending a Hanuman temple facing demolition and criticizing the central government's response to alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh.
"Never does what he says...": Sanjay Raut on PM Modi's zero tolerance towards corruption
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticized PM Modi's speech on zero tolerance for corruption, questioning his sincerity given the alleged corruption of BJP leaders like Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde. Raut also highlighted PM Modi's relationship with Gautam Adani, implying it contradicts his anti-corruption stance.
Maharashtra cabinet expansion likely today
The Maharashtra cabinet is expected to expand on Sunday evening in Nagpur with the induction of new ministers. Leaders of the ruling alliance will meet to finalize portfolio distribution. Around 30-32 ministers are anticipated to be sworn in before the commencement of the winter session of the state legislature on December 16.
Shiv Sena may get housing ministry in Maharashtra cabinet expansion
In a likely Maharashtra cabinet expansion, the BJP is expected to give the housing ministry to the Shiv Sena while retaining the home ministry. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP are expected to keep their previous portfolios, with Shiv Sena receiving one additional ministry.
Uddhav Thackeray returns to old self after NCP-Congress experiment
Following a significant electoral setback, Uddhav Thackeray's party, previously aligned with Congress and NCP, appears to be returning to its Hindutva roots. Thackeray protested the planned demolition of a temple within Dadar railway station, a move seen as an attempt to recapture the Marathi-Hindu vote bank now largely supporting the rival Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
Aaditya Thackeray performs 'maha-aarti' at Dadar Hanuman temple
Amidst a demolition row, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray performed 'maha-aarti' at the Hanuman temple outside Dadar station. The railways issued a notice, claiming the temple was an unauthorized structure. BJP's Mangal Prabhat Lodha claimed the demolition was halted after speaking with the Railway Minister. Thackeray demanded complete withdrawal of the notice, accusing BJP of using Hindutva for votes.
PM Modi can defeat Bangladesh in '48 hours': Shiv Sena MLA Nilesh Rane
Shiv Sena MLA Nilesh Rane claimed India would protect Hindus facing attacks in Bangladesh. He asserted that Prime Minister Modi could defeat Bangladesh in 48 hours. Rane's remarks came during a rally protesting atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, the Sakal Hindu Samaj organized events and marches in Maharashtra to highlight the issue and demand government action.
Shiv Sena (UBT) to go solo in BMC polls, not with Congress
Shiv Sena (UBT) will contest the BMC elections solo. The party believes its alliance with Congress did not work in the previous assembly elections. Sena (UBT) aims to maximise its presence in all BMC seats. The party views the BMC as its traditional stronghold. This decision may strain the MVA alliance. The BMC elections are expected by February or March.
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