News for 'Navnirman Sena'

Farewell, Ramesh Deo

Farewell, Ramesh Deo

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Bollywood veteran Ramesh Deo passed into the ages following a heart attack on Wednesday, February 2.

Sena says bond with BJP strong, undeterred by Raj's support for Modi

Sena says bond with BJP strong, undeterred by Raj's support for Modi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Seeking to downplay speculation that it was reviewing its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday said the bond between the two parties was "strong" and there was need for worry.

Raj shares Bal Thackeray's video amid loudspeaker row

Raj shares Bal Thackeray's video amid loudspeaker row

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Loudspeakers will be removed from masjids, Bal Thackeray said in the old clip.

Two Shiv Sena MLAs suspended for anti-toll protest

Two Shiv Sena MLAs suspended for anti-toll protest

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The ongoing agitation in Kolhapur against levy of toll found its echo in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday with two Shiv Sena members of legislative assembly from the area being suspended and physically evicted for disrupting the proceedings.

Loudspeaker issue over, now talk about inflation: Raut to BJP

Loudspeaker issue over, now talk about inflation: Raut to BJP

Rediff.com7 May 2022

It is the Hindu community that has faced the biggest setback as far as the issue of loudspeakers is concerned, the Sena MP added.

Now, Shiv Sena backs Kejriwal over AAP vs LG tussle

Now, Shiv Sena backs Kejriwal over AAP vs LG tussle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Kejriwal called Thackeray on Sunday to apprised him about the situation in the national capital.

Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra closed for 5 days amid row

Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra closed for 5 days amid row

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A MNS leader had in a tweet said the tomb should be destroyed.

'Fadnavis Responsible For BJP Downfall'

'Fadnavis Responsible For BJP Downfall'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'If the Maha Vikas Aghadi thinks that they have won 30 (Lok Sabha) seats and that would translate to winning 180 assembly seats they would be living in a fool's paradise.'

Maha polls: Parties need to justify picking tainted nominees, says CEC

Maha polls: Parties need to justify picking tainted nominees, says CEC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Besides disclosing in their affidavits, candidates have to prominently declare criminal cases they are facing, if any, thrice in newspapers in print as well on television, he said, adding that political parties too have to publish within three days of nomination why a candidate with criminal background was selected. "You (political parties) have to tell the public whether you did not get any (other) candidate and why was it necessary to select them (those with criminal background)," he said.

Raj Thackeray leads MNS rally against 'infiltrators' in Mumbai

Raj Thackeray leads MNS rally against 'infiltrators' in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Praising the Centre for CAA, he said: "I do not understand why Muslims are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act. CAA is not for the Muslims who were born here."

After anti-halal drive, right-wing groups target mosque loudspeakers

After anti-halal drive, right-wing groups target mosque loudspeakers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

After the anti-halal meat drive, right-wing outfits led by Bajrang Dal and Sriram Sena have now called for a ban on loudspeakers in mosques.

Remove loudspeakers from mosques before May 3: Raj Thackeray

Remove loudspeakers from mosques before May 3: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Modi should implement the Uniform Civil Code in this country, Thackeray said.

Ratan Tata meets Raj Thackeray

Ratan Tata meets Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Tata Group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata on Friday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at his residence in Mumbai.

'Zakir Naik said same thing': Raj Thackeray backs Nupur over Prophet remark

'Zakir Naik said same thing': Raj Thackeray backs Nupur over Prophet remark

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Thackeray also slammed the "Owaisi brothers" (AIMIM leaders) for allegedly ridiculing the names of Hindu gods.

Now Sena calls for driving out 'Muslim infiltrators'

Now Sena calls for driving out 'Muslim infiltrators'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Two days after MNS chief Raj Thackeray declared his support to the Modi government over eviction of Bangladeshi and Pakistani infiltrators, the Shiv Sena said in its mouthpiece that Muslim infiltrators from these countries should be thrown out. It also took a dig at Raj over his ideological shift towards Hindutva.

Sena extends support to farmers' march against BJP government

Sena extends support to farmers' march against BJP government

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The march, which commenced from Nashik on March 6, will culminate in Mumbai on Monday and protestors plan to gherao the Vidhan Bhavan where the Budget session of the state legislature is underway, said organisers.

Poll Schemes Threaten Maharashtra's Finances

Poll Schemes Threaten Maharashtra's Finances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Schemes like the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana strain fiscal resources amid rising unemployment and prices of food items.

Will Modi do a Trump on Pakistani artistes, asks Sena

Will Modi do a Trump on Pakistani artistes, asks Sena

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

US President-elect Trump had recently said that he would not allow Americans to be replaced by foreign workers, in an apparent reference to cases like that of Disney World and other American companies wherein people hired on H-1B visas, including Indians, displaced US workers.

IMAGES: When Raj Thackeray got fingerprinted

IMAGES: When Raj Thackeray got fingerprinted

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray takes an Iris scan at the Aadhaar number/UID (Unique Identification Number) card enrollment centre.

Lataji's brother: 'Don't want memorial at Shivaji Park'

Lataji's brother: 'Don't want memorial at Shivaji Park'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'We, the Mangeshkar family, don't wish to be drawn into this controversy and this controversy should end and politics on Didi's name must be stopped.'

Raj Thackeray visits Lalbaugcha Raja

Raj Thackeray visits Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray visited the famous Lalbaugcha Raja, in its diamond jubilee year.

Raj Thackeray booked for May 1 speech hrs after DGP promised action

Raj Thackeray booked for May 1 speech hrs after DGP promised action

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Maharashtra Director General of Police Rajnish Seth said Aurangabad police commissioner will take appropriate legal action against Thackeray over his speech against loudspeakers on mosques.

VHP won't join Raj Thackeray's Hanuman Chalisa event

VHP won't join Raj Thackeray's Hanuman Chalisa event

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The VHP on Sunday dismissed as 'fake and baseless' the reports that its activists and those of the Bajrang Dal will participate in an event to be organised by the MNS to play 'Hanuman Chalisa' on loudspeakers outside the mosques in Maharashtra on May 3.

BJP's Rudy to meet Uddhav to soothe frayed nerves in Sena

BJP's Rudy to meet Uddhav to soothe frayed nerves in Sena

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Seeking to placate the Shiv Sena which is miffed over the recent thaw between Bharatiya Janata Party and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, party's Maharashtra in-charge Rajiv Pratap Rudy will on Tuesday meet Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai to reassure its ally and fine-tune the tie-up in the state.

Raj Thackeray undergoes hip replacement surgery, recovery in 2-3 months

Raj Thackeray undergoes hip replacement surgery, recovery in 2-3 months

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray underwent hip replacement surgery at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Monday, the doctors treating him said.

Raj meets ailing uncle Bal Thackeray

Raj meets ailing uncle Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Monday met uncle and Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray at the latter's residence Matoshree in suburban Bandra, Mumbai.

Are Uddhav-Raj Planning To Reunite?

Are Uddhav-Raj Planning To Reunite?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

According to insiders, "talks are on" between the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena at "an exploratory level".

A SPLASH of colour for Hazare, Thackeray, Manmohan

A SPLASH of colour for Hazare, Thackeray, Manmohan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

A Diwali rangoli exhibition by Samata Nagar, Ghatkopar, in suburban Mumbai, showcased some brilliant rangolis.

MNS hints at Sharad Pawar's role in opposition to Raj Thackeray's Ayodhya visit

MNS hints at Sharad Pawar's role in opposition to Raj Thackeray's Ayodhya visit

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Thackeray on Sunday said he had deferred his visit to Ayodhya in UP as there was ploy to "trap" his party workers into legal issues.

'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'If someone fiddles us on our religion then we will pay back five times more to that person. We have proved that time and again.'

Uddhav Thackeray discharged from hospital

Uddhav Thackeray discharged from hospital

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, who underwent a successful angioplasty at Lilavati hospital in Mumbai on Friday, was discharged on Monday.

MNS posters to drive out Bangladeshis put up in Raigad

MNS posters to drive out Bangladeshis put up in Raigad

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

The posters also feature MNS chief Raj Thackeray and his son Amit Thackeray, who was recently inducted into the party.

KDMC: Sena to hold Mayor's post for 4 years, BJP for 1 year

KDMC: Sena to hold Mayor's post for 4 years, BJP for 1 year

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Ending weeks of acrimonious spats and mudslinging, the BJP and its ruling ally Shiv Sena have finally worked out the modalities for running the KDMC.

Is Maharashtra A Lost Cause For Modi?

Is Maharashtra A Lost Cause For Modi?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'There are legions of unemployed degree holders across rural and semi-urban belts in Maharashtra. Now, they aren't finding brides.' 'This issue has now snowballed into a social crisis. In 2014 and 2019, they had voted for the BJP.'

Don't want tasteless khichdi: Uddhav on BJP-MNS alliance

Don't want tasteless khichdi: Uddhav on BJP-MNS alliance

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Ridiculing the 'overtures' by Bharatiya Janata Party and Republican Party of India leaders to bring Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray into the Sena-BJP-RPI alliance, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that is not what the people of Maharashtra want.

Special session of Maha assembly begins today with Speaker's election

Special session of Maha assembly begins today with Speaker's election

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The four-day old Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party government will face the floor test on July 4 during the special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly beginning on Mumbai Sunday.

Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Polls: Prestige Battle Between Shiv Sena, BJP

Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Polls: Prestige Battle Between Shiv Sena, BJP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Even though MLAs are required to show their ballot to respective party whips before casting their vote, all parties have ensured their MLAs are housed in five star hotels closer to the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha where voting will take place on June 10.

RJD MPs resign to protest attacks on North Indians

RJD MPs resign to protest attacks on North Indians

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Several Rashtriya Janata Dal Members of Parliament, Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council submitted their resignations to party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday to protest the campaign against north Indians initiated by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and the Shiv Sena in Mumbai.

Use of loudspeakers at religious sites only after permission: Maharashtra

Use of loudspeakers at religious sites only after permission: Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

A day after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray reiterated his warning to take down loudspeakers from mosques by May 3, the state home department on Monday stated that the use of loudspeakers at religious sites will only be allowed with due permission.

'Raj Thackeray is facing wrath of his karma'

'Raj Thackeray is facing wrath of his karma'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'BJP is cutting him down to size as he is trying to emerge a Hindutva national hero.'