Maha Vikas Aghadi
Maharashtra Opposition Unites in Large-Scale Protest Against Voter List Irregularities in Mumbai
Nov 01, 2025 07:43 pm CST
The Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena organized a major protest march in Mumbai against alleged voter list irregularities that they claim benefit the ruling BJP. The 'Satyacha Morcha' (march for truth) saw participation from prominent opposition leaders including Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and Raj Thackeray, who demanded rectification of voter lists before local elections proceed.
Maharashtra Minister Clarifies Statement on Phone Surveillance, Explains BJP's Internal Communication System
Oct 25, 2025 12:56 pm CST
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule sparked controversy by claiming all phones were under surveillance, later clarifying that he was referring to BJP's internal WhatsApp monitoring system used for party communication. The statement came ahead of local elections, drawing criticism from opposition leaders while Bawankule defended it as a legitimate party coordination mechanism.
Maharashtra Opposition Parties Unite for 'Virat Morcha' Protest Against Election Commission Over Voter List Irregularities
Oct 19, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Maharashtra's opposition parties are organizing a massive protest called 'Virat Morcha' on November 1 against the Election Commission, alleging significant irregularities in voter lists. Leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP, Congress, and MNS have united in this effort, claiming approximately 96 lakh fake voters exist in the state's electoral rolls, threatening democratic processes and transparency.
Congress Clarifies Position on Potential MNS Inclusion in Maharashtra's MVA Coalition
Oct 15, 2025 01:29 am CST
Congress state president Harshwardhan Sapkal has clarified that no formal proposal exists for including Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition. Any decision regarding alliance expansion would require collective approval from all MVA constituents, as Congress remains cautious due to MNS's stance toward North Indian communities and recent shift toward Hindutva ideology.
Rohit Pawar Warns of BJP's 'Operation Lotus' Targeting Maharashtra Opposition Alliance
Oct 13, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Rohit Pawar of NCP-SP has warned that the BJP has launched a second phase of 'Operation Lotus' to poach opposition lawmakers from the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. The coalition, comprising Congress and factions of NCP and Shiv Sena led by Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray, faces challenges amid potential realignment with Raj Thackeray's MNS and allegations of systematic dismantling of state welfare schemes.
Maharashtra Politics: Raj Thackeray Joins All-Party Delegation to Meet Electoral Officer as Opposition Unity Shows Signs of Revival
Oct 12, 2025 12:19 am CST
In a significant political development in Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut has invited Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to join an all-party delegation meeting with the Chief Electoral Officer on October 14. The delegation includes Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and other opposition leaders, signaling a potential revival of opposition unity in Maharashtra. Raj Thackeray's inclusion is particularly noteworthy as it suggests evolving political alignments ahead of crucial local body elections.