Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
Mysterious 'Marathi Manoos' Posters Emerge Across Mumbai as Crucial Civic Elections Approach
Dec 15, 2025 08:43 pm CST
As Maharashtra announces long-delayed municipal elections for January 15, cryptic posters appealing to Marathi identity have appeared throughout Mumbai. Though lacking party symbols, these messages are believed to originate from the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS parties. The elections will end a three-year period without an elected mayor, with political alliances forming on all sides ahead of this crucial civic contest.
Devendra Fadnavis Claims Credit for Historic Thackeray Cousins Reunion in Maharashtra Politics
Dec 10, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis humorously takes credit for reuniting estranged Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj after 20 years apart. Despite facilitating this significant political development, Fadnavis dismisses its electoral impact, calling it a "political compulsion" while claiming that only Eknath Shinde truly carries forward Balasaheb Thackeray's ideological legacy. The reunion aims to reclaim influence over Mumbai's wealthy Brihanmumbai Corporation ahead of civic polls.
Maharashtra Political Scandal: UBT Leader Exposes Alleged Cash Corruption in Shinde Faction
Dec 10, 2025 12:12 am CST
In a dramatic turn during Maharashtra's winter assembly session, UBT leader Ambadas Danve released a controversial video allegedly showing a Shinde-faction MLA involved in cash dealings. While the accused MLA denies allegations and claims AI manipulation, similar corruption accusations have now emerged against the Public Works Department, escalating political tensions in the state.
Fadnavis to Request PM Modi: Rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai Amid Identity Debate
Nov 26, 2025 10:26 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to formally request Prime Minister Modi to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, intensifying the Bombay versus Mumbai identity debate. This follows criticism from MNS chief Raj Thackeray against Union Minister Jitendra Singh's comments supporting the current name. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions about Mumbai's cultural identity and regional politics in Maharashtra.
Raj Thackeray Warns of Critical Moment for Marathi Identity in Upcoming BMC Elections
Nov 24, 2025 12:44 pm CST
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has issued a strong warning about the upcoming BMC polls, calling it the "last crucial election" for the Marathi community. As political tensions rise in Mumbai, the BJP counters with a Hindu-first narrative while Raj and Uddhav Thackeray show increasing political alignment. The contest highlights growing concerns over Marathi identity and representation in Mumbai's governance.
Shiv Sena-MNS Alliance Forms Despite Congress Hesitation in Maharashtra Opposition Politics
Nov 22, 2025 08:30 pm CST
Sanjay Raut declares Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance formation proceeding without Congress approval, as Maharashtra opposition parties reorganize ahead of BMC elections. NCP under Sharad Pawar signals support for the coalition while Congress maintains distance from MNS despite the Thackeray cousins' reunion.
Uddhav Thackeray Seeks Alliance with Raj Thackeray's MNS for BMC Elections Despite Congress Resistance
Nov 21, 2025 09:40 pm CST
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is working to build a comprehensive alliance for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, hoping to include both MVA partners and his cousin Raj Thackeray's MNS party. However, Congress has declared its intention to contest independently and opposes any coalition that includes MNS, creating a significant challenge for opposition unity in Maharashtra.
Historic Reunion: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray Families Unite at Diwali Deepotsav Event Signaling Political Alliance in Maharashtra
Oct 18, 2025 02:26 am CST
The previously estranged Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, demonstrated their reconciliation by appearing together with their families at the annual Deepotsav celebration in Mumbai's Shivaji Park. Their public reunion signals a potential political alliance ahead of crucial local body elections in Maharashtra, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape after years of rivalry between Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
Raj-Uddhav Thackeray Reconciliation: 5 Strategic Meetings Signal Potential Alliance Before Mumbai Civic Elections
Oct 13, 2025 01:51 am CST
The once-estranged cousins Raj Thackeray (MNS) and Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena-UBT) have met five times in three months, signaling a potential political alliance before Mumbai's civic elections. Their meetings, alternating between residences and public appearances, have sparked significant speculation about a strategic realignment in Maharashtra politics that could reshape electoral dynamics in Mumbai.