Maharashtra elections
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 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.
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.
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.