Maharashtra politics

Will Eknath Shinde’s Fight for Influential Deptt in Portfolio Work With BJP?

08 Dec 2024

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, now serving as Deputy Chief Minister, is maneuvering to secure influential portfolios following his political downgrade. Representing the new Shiv Sena, Shinde is eyeing key departments like irrigation, public works (PWD), and revenue—despite the BJP's dominant position with 132 assembly seats. BJP Turns Down...

Maharashtra cabinet portfolio allocation to be decided this week ; Sources

06 Dec 2024

The suspense over who will be the next CM of Maharashtra finally came to an end yesterday evening when Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister for the third time. The grand event took place yesterday at Mumbai's historic Azad maidan in the evening at 05:30 pm where...

Eknath Shinde Discharged After Routine Check-Up; BJP Leaders Convene in Mumbai| Video

03 Dec 2024

Caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, was discharged from Jupiter Hospital in Thane today after undergoing a "routine check-up" earlier this morning. The hospital visit was part of standard medical procedures, and Shinde has since resumed his duties. Watch VIDEO | Caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde (@mieknathshinde)...

VIDEO| Baba Siddique Laid to Rest With Full State Honours

13 Oct 2024

The last rites of former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique were performed with full state honours at Bada Qabrastan in Mumbai on Sunday. Siddique was murdered on Saturday in Mumbai. Watch: #WATCH | Mumbai: State honour accorded to Baba Siddique at Bada Qabrastan. He was murdered yesterday. pic.twitter.com/fFUJTQ81uc—...

Shinde Camp Hit: Key Leader Joins Uddhav’s Sena

06 Oct 2024

In a significant political development, Dipesh Mhatre, an influential leader from Dombivli, has left Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s camp to join Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT). This marks the first major defection from Shinde’s faction, and it could have substantial ramifications for the upcoming assembly elections. Mhatre, who was...

Uddhav Thackeray Accuses BJP Of “Power Jihad,” Counters Amit Shah’s “Aurangzeb Fan Club” Remarks

03 Aug 2024

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of engaging in "power jihad" by allegedly breaking political parties to remain in government. Thackeray's remarks came during an address to party workers in Pune on Saturday, as reported by PTI. Thackeray also criticized Union Home Minister...

Sharad Pawar Calls For Urgent Dialogue To Resolve Maratha-OBC Quota Rift

28 Jul 2024

Mumbai: Concerned about the growing rift between Maratha and OBC communities over reservation issues, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar called for urgent dialogue to pacify the situation. He suggested that the Eknath Shinde government hold talks with Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil and OBC leaders to resolve the issue. “It is disturbing...

Decision By CM Shinde Opposed By Ajit Pawar’s MLAs

27 Jul 2024

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has decided to establish Onion Mahabanks in the state, with locations planned for Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Solapur in Maharashtra. However, this decision has been opposed by MLAs from Ajit Pawar’s faction. These MLAs have demanded a reduction in the 40 per cent export duty imposed...

Rahul Gandhi Invokes Shahu Maharaj, Ambedkar In Push For Caste Census And Reservation Justice

26 Jul 2024

Amidst the various caste-related struggles going on in Maharashtra, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has taken a bold stance on Shahu Maharaj’s historic gazette by reiterating Congress’s demand for caste census, lifting the 50 per cent cap on reservation, and ‘nyay’ for marginalised sections. By invoking both...

The Baramati Battleground: A Gripping Tale of Power, Legacy, and Familial Rifts

14 May 2024

In the heart of Maharashtra's Pune district, an intense political saga is unfolding, drawing the attention of the entire nation. Baramati, a constituency long dominated by the influential Pawar family, is witnessing a remarkable clash - a family feud between the dynasty's giants, Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar....

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