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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.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Emphasizes NCP's Commitment to Development and Responsible Leadership
Nov 12, 2025 12:15 pm CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar highlights the NCP's continued electoral success due to their focus on development and welfare policies. During a party event in Mumbai, Pawar welcomed former BJP MLA Bhimrao Dhonde to the NCP while stressing accountability within the party and discussing healthcare improvements and agricultural modernization initiatives across Maharashtra.
Ajit Pawar's Son Must Pay Rs 42 Crore to Cancel Controversial Pune Land Deal
Nov 09, 2025 11:32 am CST
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son Parth faces Rs 42 crore payment requirement to cancel a controversial Pune land deal. Officials clarified that double stamp duty must be paid to finalize the cancellation of the Rs 300 crore transaction involving government land. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured legal procedures are being followed while Sharad Pawar supported a thorough investigation into his grandnephew's business dealings.
Sharad Pawar Calls for Transparent Investigation into Grandnephew's Rs 1,800 Crore Pune Land Deal Controversy
Nov 08, 2025 08:14 pm CST
NCP chief Sharad Pawar has broken his silence on the controversial land deal involving his grandnephew Parth Pawar, calling for a complete and transparent investigation. The controversy centers around allegations that Amadea Enterprises LLP, where Parth is a partner, purchased government land in Pune worth Rs 1,800 crore for only Rs 300 crore, with questions arising about the legality of the transaction and a suspicious stamp duty waiver. Despite two cases being filed, Parth Pawar has not been named in either, fueling opposition criticism in Maharashtra's already complex political landscape.
BJP Leaders Criticize Ajit Pawar's Response to Son's Controversial Land Deal in Maharashtra
Nov 08, 2025 05:41 pm CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar faces criticism from BJP allies over his response to allegations involving his son Parth in a controversial Rs 1,800 crore land deal in Pune. While Ajit denies involvement, BJP MP Narayan Rane remarked "children should be obedient" and minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil suggested Pawar's delayed response exacerbated the situation, highlighting tensions within the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
Maharashtra Doctor Suicide Case: Opposition Demands SIT Led by Retired Judge Amid Growing Protests
Nov 04, 2025 01:43 am CST
The suicide of a female doctor in Maharashtra's Satara has sparked widespread protests demanding justice. Opposition parties and medical associations are calling for a Special Investigation Team headed by a retired High Court judge to investigate allegations of sexual assault by a police officer and harassment by others mentioned in her suicide note. Resident doctors have begun boycotting services while political tensions escalate as the opposition accuses the government of interference in the case.
Mumbai Police Files Case After NCP MLA Demonstrates Fake Aadhaar Creation Using Trump's Identity
Oct 30, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Mumbai authorities have registered an FIR against unidentified individuals after NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demonstrated how fake Aadhaar cards—including one using US President Donald Trump's name—could be created and used to register fraudulent voters. The case highlights allegations of widespread electoral malpractices in Maharashtra, with claims of bogus voter registrations and identity manipulation occurring between the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and upcoming assembly polls.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Commits to State Role Until 2029, Rules Out National Politics
Oct 22, 2025 11:11 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has firmly stated he will continue in his current position until 2029, dismissing speculation about national political ambitions. Speaking at a Diwali media interaction, he confirmed the stability of the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP ruling coalition, addressed opposition criticisms regarding electoral rolls, and discussed potential alliances for upcoming local body elections while maintaining cordial relations with political rivals despite past tensions.
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.