Maharashtra politics
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde Visit RSS Founder's Memorial While NCP's Ajit Pawar Stays Away
Dec 14, 2025 01:45 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visited the memorial of RSS founder KB Hedgewar in Nagpur, accompanied by BJP and Shiv Sena legislators. However, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and other NCP legislators, despite being part of the ruling Mahayuti coalition, were noticeably absent from the visit for the second consecutive year.
Maharashtra Deputy CM's Son Ordered to Pay Rs 21 Crore in Controversial Pune Land Deal
Dec 12, 2025 04:14 pm CST
Amadea Enterprises LLP, owned by Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, has been directed to pay Rs 21 crore in stamp duty with additional penalties for a controversial land deal in Pune's Mundhwa area. The company purchased a 40-acre plot valued at Rs 1,804 crore for just Rs 300 crore and initially paid only Rs 500 in stamp duty, raising allegations of preferential treatment.
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.
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.
Royal Enfield Motorcycle Bet Between BJP and NCP Supporters Adds Excitement to Maharashtra Local Elections
Dec 08, 2025 12:23 pm CST
Two friends in Solapur's Akluj town have placed a Royal Enfield motorcycle bet on competing candidates in Maharashtra's local body elections, with the supporter of the winning candidate to receive the prized bike. The friendly wager highlights political rivalries ahead of the December 21 results announcement, following the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's recent assembly election victory.
Maharashtra Opposition Boycotts Tea Party Over Leader of Opposition Appointment Dispute
Dec 07, 2025 10:30 pm CST
The Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition has boycotted the Maharashtra government's traditional tea party before the winter assembly session, protesting the failure to appoint Leaders of Opposition in both Houses. MVA leaders cite constitutional disrespect while the ruling BJP claims the opposition lacks required numbers. The upcoming session is expected to focus on agricultural distress, corruption allegations, and political disputes over constitutional positions.
NCP MP Supriya Sule Dances at Grandson of Sharad Pawar's Wedding Celebration in Mumbai
Dec 01, 2025 07:17 pm CST
Nationalist Congress Party MP Supriya Sule was seen enthusiastically dancing at her nephew Yugendra Pawar's wedding in Mumbai. The grandson of NCP chief Sharad Pawar married Tanishka Kulkarni at the Jio Centre, bringing together the entire Pawar family except for Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who was absent due to political commitments.
Growing Rift Between Shiv Sena and BJP: Eknath Shinde Calls for Adherence to Coalition Dharma
Dec 01, 2025 04:57 pm CST
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde sends a strong message to BJP amid growing tensions between alliance partners in Maharashtra. As local body elections approach, both parties experience increased friction with public statements, allegations of voter bribery, and notable absences from cabinet meetings. Shinde emphasizes the alliance is built on shared ideology, not power positions.