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Was there when MVA conspired to arrest Fadnavis: Shinde

Was there when MVA conspired to arrest Fadnavis: Shinde

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Shinde made the sensational claim while speaking to reporters on the eve of the Maharashtra Assembly's Budget session.

Team Shinde wins Maha speaker election, floor test on Monday

Team Shinde wins Maha speaker election, floor test on Monday

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Narvekar, who polled 164 votes, defeated Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena candidate Rajan Salvi who got 107 votes.

Don't listen to Fadnavis: Jarange's advice to Shinde

Don't listen to Fadnavis: Jarange's advice to Shinde

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Jarange had also claimed that a poisoning attempt was made against him through saline, though he did not elaborate on it.

No talks on ministerial berths with BJP so far: Shinde

No talks on ministerial berths with BJP so far: Shinde

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Clearing the air around the distribution of portfolio with the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that there has been no discussion with the latter, however, adding that the talks will happen soon.

Uddhav vs Shinde: How the crisis unfolded

Uddhav vs Shinde: How the crisis unfolded

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The timeline of the Shiv Sena-centric political crisis in Maharashtra.

NCP's 'bowing before Gujarat' swipe at Shinde over bullet train

NCP's 'bowing before Gujarat' swipe at Shinde over bullet train

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The estimated cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is Rs 1,10,000 crore, of which Rs 88,000 crore are being funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Sena may not get home portfolio, Fadnavis flies to Delhi

Sena may not get home portfolio, Fadnavis flies to Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place by December 14, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said on Wednesday.

Take early decision: Shinde camp to Maha Speaker

Take early decision: Shinde camp to Maha Speaker

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The Shiv Sena split into the Uddhav Thackeray and Shinde factions last year, after which the former filed petitions with the Speaker seeking disqualification of several MLAs belonging to the chief minister's camp.

Shinde dares Sena to name rebels in touch with them

Shinde dares Sena to name rebels in touch with them

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said he will soon return to Mumbai, and rubbished Shiv Sena's claim that as many as 20 MLAs of his group are in touch with the Uddhav Thackeray-led party.

Day before disqualification verdict, Fadnavis says...

Day before disqualification verdict, Fadnavis says...

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Thackeray said since the SC directed Narwekar in May last year to take a decision on the pleas seeking disqualification of rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, the speaker has met the chief minister twice.

Maharashtra Oppn boycotts govt tea party over LoP appointment row

Maharashtra Oppn boycotts govt tea party over LoP appointment row

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

The Opposition in Maharashtra boycotted the government's customary tea party on the eve of the Winter session, citing its failure to appoint leaders of the opposition (LoPs) in both houses of the state legislature.

Shiv Sena elects Shinde as party chief at maiden national executive meet

Shiv Sena elects Shinde as party chief at maiden national executive meet

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

State industries minister Uday Samant and party leader Ramdas Kadam gave information about the resolutions passed in the meeting.

No issues with Raj Thackeray if he stays away from...: Uddhav Sena

No issues with Raj Thackeray if he stays away from...: Uddhav Sena

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

An editorial in the Sena-UBT mouthpiece Saamana also claimed the possibility of rapprochement between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray has rattled "Maharashtra baiters".

Shiv Sena ad claims Shinde preferred as Maha CM over Fadnavis

Shiv Sena ad claims Shinde preferred as Maha CM over Fadnavis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The advertisement carries Sena's bow-and-arrow symbol and images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Shinde. It has no image or photo of Shiv Sena founder late Balasaheb Thackeray, a noticeable departure going by its earlier publicity materials.

Aaditya Thackeray's close aide joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Aaditya Thackeray's close aide joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Interestingly, Kanal's crossover to Sena came on a day Aaditya Thackeray led a morcha against alleged scams and corruption in the Mumbai civic body.

Dom's Take: Waah Mere Sher Shinde, Waah!

Dom's Take: Waah Mere Sher Shinde, Waah!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Maharashtra's riveting political drama when ambitious Eknath Shinde dethroned the late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray's son and political heir last night.

Ajit Pawar's entry into Maha govt poses no threat to me: CM Shinde

Ajit Pawar's entry into Maha govt poses no threat to me: CM Shinde

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Dismissing speculation that he was about to be replaced as chief minister, Shinde said these were baseless rumours which cause him no "tension", and the "higher ups" will take appropriate decision.

Why Mo-Sha Want To Placate Ajit-Shinde

Why Mo-Sha Want To Placate Ajit-Shinde

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The coming weeks are sure to have a lot of drama unfolding in Maharashtra, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

We welcome who...: Aaditya reacts on Uddhav-Raj reunion

We welcome who...: Aaditya reacts on Uddhav-Raj reunion

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said his party responded to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's call for rapprochement and that seniors from that party should step up to take it forward. Thackeray said his party welcomes whoever is opposed to the anti-Maharashtra BJP. The statement follows speculation about a possible reconciliation between cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, who had a bitter parting of ways nearly two decades ago.

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Several opposition parties on Saturday slammed the BJP-led central government, calling it the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match an insult to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Denied cabinet berth, Shiv Sena MLA quits party posts

Denied cabinet berth, Shiv Sena MLA quits party posts

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar has resigned from all party posts after expressing disappointment at not being included in the Maharashtra cabinet. Bhondekar, who was the Shiv Sena's deputy leader and co-ordinator for eastern Vidarbha districts, claimed his party head and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had promised him a cabinet berth. He said he intended to secure a cabinet post to become the guardian minister of Bhandara district, but he will now serve as an ordinary party worker.

CM Shinde makes mic booboo on Maratha quota presser

CM Shinde makes mic booboo on Maratha quota presser

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The video, shot before the commencement of a press conference after an all-party meeting on Monday on the demand for reservation to Maratha community, shows Shinde asking the other two leaders, "We just need to speak and leave, right?" While Ajit Pawar promptly replies, "Yes, right," Fadnavis is seen whispering in Shinde's ear and pointing out that the microphone is on. Pawar is also seen indicating the same.

Calling a 'gaddar' a 'gaddar': Uddhav on Kunal Kamra row

Calling a 'gaddar' a 'gaddar': Uddhav on Kunal Kamra row

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

"Kamra merely expressed his views. He stated the facts and voiced the public opinion," Thackeray told reporters at Vidhan Bhavan in south Mumbai.

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Meanwhile, a structural engineer named in the case registered in connection with the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue claimed that he was not the structural consultant for the project.

Raut alleges 'threat' from Maha CM's son; cheap stunt, says Shinde group MLA

Raut alleges 'threat' from Maha CM's son; cheap stunt, says Shinde group MLA

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Raut made the allegations in a letter to the Mumbai police commissioner, copies of which were also sent to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the home portfolio, and the police of Thane city.

Am an uncompromising nationalist, says V-P elect Radhakrishnan

Am an uncompromising nationalist, says V-P elect Radhakrishnan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan reflects on his tenure as he prepares to move to Delhi as the next Vice President of India, calling it the happiest period in his public life.

1 more Sena MLA joins rebels, Shinde claims support of 55

1 more Sena MLA joins rebels, Shinde claims support of 55

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

A video of MLA Dilip Lande entering the luxury hotel in Guwahati, where the party rebels have been camping for the past few days, was shared by Shinde's office in Mumbai on Friday.

Uddhav, Raj unite for MNS Deepotsav, fuelling alliance buzz

Uddhav, Raj unite for MNS Deepotsav, fuelling alliance buzz

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, along with their families, reunited at a Diwali event in Mumbai, fueling speculation about a potential political alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS ahead of local body polls.

Amid 'unrest' over NCP entry, Fadnavis, Shinde hold late-night meet

Amid 'unrest' over NCP entry, Fadnavis, Shinde hold late-night meet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The meeting came days after Shinde denied that his Shiv Sena MLAs were uncomfortable with the inclusion of Ajit Pawar and 8 NCP leaders.

Decided to join Shinde govt because...: Ajit Pawar

Decided to join Shinde govt because...: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, who took oath as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, on Sunday said his party decided to become part of the Eknath Shinde government for the development of the country, and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

7 Cong MLAs crossvote in Maha as Team Shinde sails through

7 Cong MLAs crossvote in Maha as Team Shinde sails through

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The Congress, which has 37 MLAs, had fixed a quota of 30 first preference votes for its candidate Satav, and seven remaining votes were to go to its ally Sena (UBT)'s nominee Narvekar, party sources said. Eventually, Satav got 25 and Narvekar 22 first preference votes, which meant at least seven Congress MLAs cross-voted.

Next Laadki Baahin Payout Will Come In...

Next Laadki Baahin Payout Will Come In...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

It is not clear how much money the government will transfer into the bank accounts of women in Maharashtra.

Mahayuti allies to pick Maharashtra CM after polls: Amit Shah

Mahayuti allies to pick Maharashtra CM after polls: Amit Shah

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra will retain power with full majority and a decision on who will be the chief minister will be taken by the alliance partners after the state polls.

Maha governor allows Shinde govt to withdraw MVA's 12 nominees to council

Maha governor allows Shinde govt to withdraw MVA's 12 nominees to council

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The governor's move comes following Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's letter to the governor seeking the withdrawal of MLCs.

Maha to give corporate makeover to drab govt resolutions

Maha to give corporate makeover to drab govt resolutions

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

According to senior officials, several rounds of meetings were held on administrative reforms, and redesigning government resolutions (GRs) is part of this modernisation exercise.

'Will bury Cong dogs': Shinde's MLA courts another row

'Will bury Cong dogs': Shinde's MLA courts another row

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad's announcement of a 'reward' for anyone chopping off Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's tongue had set off a huge political row.

Govinda returns to politics after 14 yrs, joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Govinda returns to politics after 14 yrs, joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Bollywood actor and former Congress Lok Sabha MP Govinda on Thursday joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai.

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Crores of rupees have been spent on paper but nothing has actually happened on the ground.'

26L ineligible beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin scheme in Maha: Minister

26L ineligible beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin scheme in Maha: Minister

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The data of ineligible beneficiaries has been submitted to district authorities for physical verification, and appropriate action will be initiated on completion of the scrutiny, the Women and Child Development Minister said.

Staunch loyalists ditch Sharad Pawar to join Shinde govt

Staunch loyalists ditch Sharad Pawar to join Shinde govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Ajit Pawar was earlier sworn in as deputy chief minister in the Eknath Shinde government, while eight others, including Walse Patil and Bhujbal, were made ministers, the developments coming after a vertical split in the NCP.