Sanjay Raut
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.
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.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray Form Alliance for Thane Civic Polls: Targeting 75+ Seats Against Shinde's Stronghold
Oct 19, 2025 12:54 am CST
Sanjay Raut has announced that Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will contest the Thane civic polls together, aiming to win over 75 of the 131 seats. This alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray comes after four months of growing proximity, challenging Eknath Shinde's traditional stronghold in Thane.
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.
Poll Body "Duty-Bound To Respond": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj On "Vote Chori" Claims
Sep 24, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is duty-bound to respond to allegations of "vote chori" (vote theft) made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.