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Raj Thackeray Warns "Last Crucial Election" for Marathi People in Mumbai Civic Polls
Nov 26, 2025 02:18 am CST
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has issued a stark warning about the upcoming Mumbai civic body elections, calling it the "last crucial election" for Marathi people. Amid growing tensions, Thackeray raised concerns about voter list irregularities while the BJP counters with a Hindu-first narrative. Political realignments are emerging as Raj and Uddhav Thackeray show increasing proximity, creating new dynamics in Maharashtra's political landscape.
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.
Congress Rejects Alliance with MNS in Maharashtra Despite Local Leaders' Push for United Opposition
Nov 10, 2025 09:25 pm CST
Congress leadership firmly denies any alliance with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena despite Nashik opposition leaders suggesting local-level cooperation. This contradiction exposes internal divisions within Congress as district representatives seek tactical alliances against the ruling Mahayuti coalition while senior party officials maintain distance from MNS's controversial stance on regional identity politics.
Maharashtra Opposition Leaders Unite in "March for Truth" Against Alleged Voter Fraud
Nov 02, 2025 02:39 am CST
Opposition parties in Maharashtra, including MVA and MNS, joined forces in a rare display of unity during the "March for Truth" rally in Mumbai. Led by Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, and Sharad Pawar, the leaders protested alleged voter list manipulation, promising legal action and urging citizens to verify their registration status ahead of upcoming elections.
The 2008 Mumbai Bus Hostage Crisis: How Rahul Raj's Attack Preceded 26/11 Terror Attacks
Oct 31, 2025 12:06 pm CST
In October 2008, just one month before the devastating 26/11 attacks, Mumbai experienced a tense hostage situation when Rahul Raj from Bihar hijacked BEST bus number 332 in Kurla. Motivated by anti-North Indian sentiments propagated by Raj Thackeray's MNS party, the 25-year-old gunman held 12 passengers hostage before being killed in a controversial police encounter led by ACP Mohammed Javed. The incident sparked political tensions between Bihar and Maharashtra while foreshadowing the greater tragedy to come.
Maharashtra Opposition Parties Unite for 'Virat Morcha' Protest Against Election Commission Over Voter List Irregularities
Oct 19, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Maharashtra's opposition parties are organizing a massive protest called 'Virat Morcha' on November 1 against the Election Commission, alleging significant irregularities in voter lists. Leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP, Congress, and MNS have united in this effort, claiming approximately 96 lakh fake voters exist in the state's electoral rolls, threatening democratic processes and transparency.
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).
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.