Shiv Sena
Maharashtra Drug Bust: Shiv Sena Leader Under Investigation After MD Drug Factory Discovered in Satara
Dec 14, 2025 12:20 pm CST
Mumbai crime branch busted an MD drug manufacturing unit in Maharashtra's Satara, seizing over 10kg of drugs and arresting three individuals. Investigations revealed potential connections to a Shiv Sena leader from Eknath Shinde's faction, as food for workers was allegedly supplied from a hotel owned by the leader. State Congress President has demanded answers regarding possible political connections to the illegal operation.
Mumbai Mayor Race: Shinde's Mahayuti Stance Reveals BJP-Sena Power Dynamics in Maharashtra Politics
Dec 11, 2025 02:40 am CST
Eknath Shinde carefully navigates Mumbai's mayoral election politics, stating only that "the mayor will be from Mahayuti" as tensions between his Sena faction and BJP grow. With the Thackeray cousins' reunion energizing the Brihanmumbai Corporation polls, the battle lines are drawn between BJP's Hindutva platform and the Thackerays' "Marathi first" narrative while alliance partnerships remain delicately balanced.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Confirms Mahayuti Alliance Will Contest 2029 Elections Together Despite Tensions
Dec 10, 2025 10:54 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has affirmed the Mahayuti alliance's commitment to contesting the 2029 Maharashtra Assembly elections together, addressing rumors of rifts with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Despite reports of tensions and leadership poaching between BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Fadnavis emphasized their good working relationship while acknowledging efforts to strengthen their individual party bases.
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.
Power Struggle Intensifies: Shinde Allies Claim He Will Return as Maharashtra Chief Minister
Nov 28, 2025 01:05 am CST
The political tensions between Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and BJP in Maharashtra are escalating as Education Minister Dada Bhuse publicly declares Shinde will lead the state again, despite losing the Chief Minister position to Devendra Fadnavis after the 2024 elections. Meanwhile, corruption allegations between the parties further complicate Maharashtra's political landscape.
Comedian Kunal Kamra Faces Potential Police Action Over T-Shirt Mocking RSS
Nov 26, 2025 01:25 am CST
Comedian Kunal Kamra has sparked controversy by sharing a photo wearing a T-shirt allegedly mocking the RSS, drawing threats of police action from BJP leaders. Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule warned of consequences for "objectionable" content, while Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat called for strong response to Kamra's provocative post that follows his previous criticisms of Prime Minister Modi and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
CCTV Captures Suspected Deliberate Hit-and-Run Attack on Former Shiv Sena MLA Nirmala Gavit
Nov 25, 2025 11:27 pm CST
Former Shiv Sena MLA Nirmala Gavit was critically injured in what appears to be a deliberate hit-and-run incident in Maharashtra's Nashik, as captured on CCTV. The footage shows a car deliberately targeting Gavit while she was walking with her grandchild, who narrowly escaped harm. Police have launched an investigation into the apparent targeted attack on the two-term legislator who recently joined the Eknath Shinde faction.
Maharashtra's Mahayuti Alliance Faces Internal Tensions as Sena Ministers Skip Cabinet Meeting
Nov 18, 2025 09:45 pm CST
The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra faced visible discord when several Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) ministers skipped a cabinet meeting, revealing underlying tensions despite public statements claiming unity. The conflict centered around party recruitment practices, culminating in an agreement that neither BJP nor Shiv Sena would poach each other's members going forward. This incident highlights the delicate balance within Maharashtra's governing coalition as they navigate local political rivalries while maintaining their partnership.
Supreme Court Schedules Hearing on Shiv Sena Symbol Dispute for January 21
Nov 12, 2025 10:50 pm CST
The Supreme Court has set January 21 as the date to hear petitions from the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of Shiv Sena challenging the Election Commission's allocation of the 'bow and arrow' symbol to Eknath Shinde's faction. This long-pending dispute follows political realignment in Maharashtra, where Shinde's group secured seven Lok Sabha seats in 2024 and now serves in the state government alongside BJP and Ajit Pawar's NCP faction.
Communal Politics Intensifies as Maharashtra Civic Polls Approach: BJP vs Thackeray Brothers
Nov 11, 2025 03:06 am CST
As Maharashtra prepares for civic polls, political tensions rise with BJP adopting a strong Hindutva stance while the reunited Thackeray brothers emphasize "Marathi first" policies. Minister Lodha's controversial communal remarks during a hospital inspection highlight the sharpening political divide in Mumbai's governance battle.