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Necessary for Shiv Sena to stay with BJP, but...: Raut

Necessary for Shiv Sena to stay with BJP, but...: Raut

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Raut said his party only wants implementation of what was decided between the two allies before the October 21 assembly polls.

Shiv Sena attends NDA parliamentary meet

Shiv Sena attends NDA parliamentary meet

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The rift between the BJP and Shiv Sena built up at the time of the presidential election appeared to have been resolved.

SRK 'saddened' over Shiv Sena mess

SRK 'saddened' over Shiv Sena mess

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The actor recently tweeted about the controversy.

After Maha, Shiv Sena proposes anti-BJP front in Goa

After Maha, Shiv Sena proposes anti-BJP front in Goa

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

We want to make a non-BJP political front in this country, Raut said.

'Get out of here': Woman's outburst at Maha minister leaves BJP red-faced

'Get out of here': Woman's outburst at Maha minister leaves BJP red-faced

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

An irate woman confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan during a BJP demonstration in Mumbai, blaming him for the traffic chaos caused by the protest over the women's reservation bill. The incident, captured on video, has sparked criticism of the BJP's protest tactics.

Shiv Sena shocks ally BJP in Parliament

Shiv Sena shocks ally BJP in Parliament

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

The Bhartiya Janata Party was in for shock and embarrassment on Friday when MPs of National Democratic Alliance ally Shiv Sena brought placards in both the Houses of Parliament and raised slogans for dismissal of its government in Karnataka.

Burqa ban not demand of Shiv Sena or Uddhav: Raut

Burqa ban not demand of Shiv Sena or Uddhav: Raut

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Hundreds of Muslim women on Friday protested against the Sena mouthpiece.

Is this the Shiv Sena's last Lok Sabha election?

Is this the Shiv Sena's last Lok Sabha election?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Some Shiv Sena veterans say, "The Sena is eroding on its own, we don't have to quit this party. It breaks our heart to see the end, but it is inevitable." Neeta Kolhatkar on the crisis confronting the Shiv Sena.

'BJP mastermind behind Sunetra Pawar's appointment as DCM'

'BJP mastermind behind Sunetra Pawar's appointment as DCM'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Shiv Sena (UBT) has accused the BJP leadership of being the mastermind behind Sunetra Pawar's appointment as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, alleging that certain NCP leaders also desire to prevent the unification of the two NCP factions.

BJP, Shiv Sena make last-ditch effort to save alliance

BJP, Shiv Sena make last-ditch effort to save alliance

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena were on Sunday trying to make last ditch efforts to salvage their alliance in Maharashtra for the upcoming Assembly polls after the Uddhav Thackeray's final offer of giving 119 seats to the coalition partner was rejected.

ED issues fresh summons to Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut for July 27

ED issues fresh summons to Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut for July 27

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Shiv Sena member of Parliament Sanjay Raut skipped appearing before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai on Wednesday for questioning in a money-laundering case, citing his engagement with the ongoing Parliament session in Delhi, sources said.

Did Uddhav, Fadnavis hold 'secret midnight meeting'? CM reacts

Did Uddhav, Fadnavis hold 'secret midnight meeting'? CM reacts

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has denied reports of a secret meeting with Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, dismissing the claims as false news.

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs likely to be shifted to Goa ahead of floor test

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs likely to be shifted to Goa ahead of floor test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

A SpiceJet aircraft has been hired and the flight is expected to leave Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport for Goa's Dabolim airport at around 3 pm, sources privy to the development told PTI.

Rupali Chakankar Quits as Women's Commission Chief After 'Godman' Links Surface

Rupali Chakankar Quits as Women's Commission Chief After 'Godman' Links Surface

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Rupali Chakankar, chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, has resigned following criticism over her association with rape-accused 'godman' Ashok Kharat. The resignation comes after opposition parties highlighted Chakankar's links with Kharat, who is accused of sexual assault and fraud.

Our candidate for Andheri East bypoll under pressure from Shinde, says Shiv Sena

Our candidate for Andheri East bypoll under pressure from Shinde, says Shiv Sena

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction on Wednesday alleged that Rutuja Latke, its candidate for the November 3 byelection to Andheri East assembly seat in Mumbai, was being pressured by the Eknath Shinde camp to contest on their ticket.

Shiv Sena workers 'gherao' BCCI chief; talks with PCB rescheduled

Shiv Sena workers 'gherao' BCCI chief; talks with PCB rescheduled

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The much-anticipated talks between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Shashank Manohar and his Pakistan counterpart Shahryar Khan will not take place, on Monday, after Shiv Sena, a right-wing political party,

Shiv Sena wins Thane Lok Sabha bypoll

Shiv Sena wins Thane Lok Sabha bypoll

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Shiv Sena candidate Anand Paranjpe won the Thane Lok Sabha bypoll, defeating Nationalist Congress Party's Sanjeev Naik.

Lokpal will be 'new Gaddafi': Shiv Sena

Lokpal will be 'new Gaddafi': Shiv Sena

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

On the eve of introduction of a new Lokpal bill in Parliament, Shiv Sena on Wednesday appealed to political parties to stop a "new Gaddafi" from taking birth.

Shiv Sena's Vishwanath Mahadeshwar is new Mumbai Mayor

Shiv Sena's Vishwanath Mahadeshwar is new Mumbai Mayor

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Shiv Sena nominee Hemangi Worlikar romped home as the deputy Mayor of BMC.

Outrage as Labourer Arrested in Thane Rape Case; Political Parties Demand Worker Verification

Outrage as Labourer Arrested in Thane Rape Case; Political Parties Demand Worker Verification

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A labourer has been arrested in Thane for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl at a construction site, sparking outrage and demands for stricter verification of migrant workers.

BJP placates Shiv Sena, Geete to take charge of ministry

BJP placates Shiv Sena, Geete to take charge of ministry

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Differences between the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party over portfolio allocation blew over on Wednesday with Anant Geete deciding to take charge as heavy industries minister after party chief Uddhav Thackeray held "satisfactory" talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the matter.

BJP, alliance sweep Maha local body polls; money power, says Oppn

BJP, alliance sweep Maha local body polls; money power, says Oppn

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The opposition Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) conceded defeat in the elections to municipal councils and nagar panchayats, accusing the election commission of 'facilitating' the victory of the ruling Mahayuti alliance.

Fadnavis, Shinde visit RSS HQ; Ajit Pawar, NCP skip again

Fadnavis, Shinde visit RSS HQ; Ajit Pawar, NCP skip again

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, his deputy Eknath Shinde and other legislators of the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena visited the memorial of RSS founder K B Hedgewar in Nagpur. NCP legislators, including Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, skipped the visit.

'Devendra Fadnavis Is King of Kings'

'Devendra Fadnavis Is King of Kings'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'If the BJP had contested all 227 seats, I believe they would have managed to secure a majority on their own.'

Shiv Sena wants Sangma to 'listen to his conscience'

Shiv Sena wants Sangma to 'listen to his conscience'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Lauding A P J Abdul Kalam for withdrawing from the Presidential race, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday said it wanted the "conscience" of the other presidential hopeful, P A Sangma, to also awaken. "Kalam has pulled out after listening to his conscience. We thank his conscience for that. We hope that Purno Sangma's conscience too awakens. About those who are pretending to sleep, the less said the better," the editorial in party's mouthpiece Saamna said on Wednesday.

Thank you Maharashtra, says Modi after civic poll win

Thank you Maharashtra, says Modi after civic poll win

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for supporting the NDA's agenda in the recent municipal corporation elections, which saw the BJP-led alliance secure significant wins.

BJP blinks, Mumbai's new Mayor will be from Shiv Sena

BJP blinks, Mumbai's new Mayor will be from Shiv Sena

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

"The people of Mumbai voted overwhelmingly for the BJP as they believed in our agenda of transparency in the civic administration. Shiv Sena emerged as the single largest party while we were two seats behind them. We did not get the numbers to have a Mayor of our own," Fadnavis told media persons at his official bungalow in Mumbai.

Kunal Kamra, Sena-UBT leader to get privilege notices over Shinde remarks

Kunal Kamra, Sena-UBT leader to get privilege notices over Shinde remarks

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The privileges committee of the Maharashtra legislature will issue a show cause notice to stand-up comic Kunal Kamra for his remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare will also receive a notice.

Shiv Sena sulks over single berth in Cabinet

Shiv Sena sulks over single berth in Cabinet

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Shiv Sena, the oldest ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, is unhappy over being given only one ministerial berth and that too heavy industries portfolio in the Narendra Modi government and has complained to the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership.

Shiv Sena, BJP call truce, resume deadlocked seat-sharing talks

Shiv Sena, BJP call truce, resume deadlocked seat-sharing talks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Facing the media together for the first time in several days, senior Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Tuesday said the two parties were "firm" on continuing the alliance as they resumed the deadlocked seat-sharing talks for Maharashtra assembly polls.

Shiv Sena, BJP call truce, resume deadlocked seat-sharing talks

Shiv Sena, BJP call truce, resume deadlocked seat-sharing talks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Facing the media together for the first time in several days, senior Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Tuesday said the two parties were "firm" on continuing the alliance as they resumed the deadlocked seat-sharing talks for Maharashtra assembly polls.

Raj Thackeray denies talk of alliance with Uddhav Sena

Raj Thackeray denies talk of alliance with Uddhav Sena

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

MNS chief Raj Thackeray denies making remarks about a potential alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT), accusing the media of misquoting him. He clarifies his statements regarding a joint rally with Uddhav Thackeray.

BJP's message: Shiv Sena no longer holds the trump card

BJP's message: Shiv Sena no longer holds the trump card

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party prefers to simply overlook the Shiv Sena's swipe and this has sent the latter into a sulk.

Uddhav's big hint amid buzz of Sena UBT-MNS tie-up

Uddhav's big hint amid buzz of Sena UBT-MNS tie-up

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said whatever the people of Maharashtra wish will happen, comments coming amid intense speculation over possibility of an alliance between his party and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena led by his estranged cousin Raj.

Revealed: How BJP sealed the alliance deal with Shiv Sena

Revealed: How BJP sealed the alliance deal with Shiv Sena

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The Uddhav Thackeray-led party was told that the MNS and the NCP are not politically untouchables for the BJP

Shiv Sena moves SC against litigation

Shiv Sena moves SC against litigation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The party was fined Rs 20 lakh by the Bombay High Court on June 22 2005 on a Public Interest Litigation alleging that the city suffered a loss of Rs 50 lakhs due to the bandh.

Poor Marathas should get reservation: Shiv Sena

Poor Marathas should get reservation: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

The Shiv Sena on Friday came out in support of the demand that the Maratha community be included in the Other Backward Classes category. The Marathas are considered to be the 'ruling caste' of the state, yet a demand for inclusion in OBCs has been gaining strength of late.

Shiv Sena workers disrupt Pak band's press conference

Shiv Sena workers disrupt Pak band's press conference

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Shouting anti-Pakistan slogans, dozens of Shiv Sena activists on Tuesday disrupted the press conference of a Sufi music band from that country at the Mumbai Press Club, the police said.

Sena MLA slaps canteen staff over stale food, says no regret

Sena MLA slaps canteen staff over stale food, says no regret

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Ruling Shiv Sena's MLA Sanjay Gaikwad allegedly slapped an employee of a canteen at the MLA's hostel in Mumbai after complaining about being served stale food.