Maharashtra politics
Maharashtra CM Orders Investigation into Rs 1,804 Crore Land Deal Involving Deputy CM's Son
Nov 06, 2025 04:56 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has launched an investigation into allegations of a major land scam in Pune involving Parth Pawar, son of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The controversy surrounds a Rs 300 crore land deal for property valued at Rs 1,804 crore, with accusations of improper stamp duty waivers and illegal acquisition of protected Mahar community land. Opposition parties have demanded strict action as political tensions rise in Maharashtra.
NCP Establishes "No BJP" Alliance Strategy for Maharashtra Civic Elections
Nov 06, 2025 12:36 am CST
Ahead of Maharashtra's civic polls on December 2, Sharad Pawar's NCP has instructed district units to form local alliances with anyone except BJP. While maintaining preference for the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, the party allows local leaders flexibility regarding alliances with Shinde's Shiv Sena or Ajit Pawar's NCP, creating a strategic approach to the upcoming municipal elections.
Maharashtra Political Showdown: Shinde and Thackeray Exchange Venomous 'Anaconda' Accusations Before Mumbai Civic Polls
Oct 28, 2025 08:36 pm CST
Ahead of Mumbai civic elections, Maharashtra politics has descended into reptilian rhetoric as Deputy CM Eknath Shinde labels Uddhav Thackeray the "real anaconda who swallowed Mumbai's treasury" in response to Thackeray's similar jab at Home Minister Amit Shah. This escalating war of words between Shiv Sena factions highlights the intensifying political rivalry in Maharashtra.
Ashok Gehlot Warns Nitish Kumar: BJP May Repeat 'Shinde Betrayal' in Bihar Elections
Oct 24, 2025 06:23 pm CST
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has issued a stark warning to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, suggesting the BJP might betray him after elections just as they did with Maharashtra's Eknath Shinde. Gehlot questioned why the BJP hasn't officially named Kumar as their CM candidate despite claiming to contest under his leadership, while the opposition INDIA bloc has unanimously selected Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
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.
Escalating Tensions in Maharashtra's Mahayuti Alliance Over OBC Reservation Issue
Oct 18, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Growing divisions within Maharashtra's Mahayuti coalition have surfaced as NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal publicly criticizes the BJP over OBC reservation policies. The dispute centers around a controversial government resolution related to Maratha quotas, with both sides claiming to protect community interests while maintaining that Maharashtra's social fabric remains intact despite political differences.
Maharashtra BJP MLA Advises Hindu Girls to Avoid Gyms Amid Alleged "Conspiracy" Claims
Oct 17, 2025 07:11 pm CST
BJP Maharashtra MLA Gopichand Padalkar has sparked controversy by advising Hindu girls to practice yoga at home instead of attending gyms, claiming a "huge conspiracy" exists. Speaking at a public meeting in Beed, he suggested young women are vulnerable to deception at gyms and called for increased vigilance. This follows previous controversial statements by the legislator that have drawn significant political backlash.
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.
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.