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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenary, praising his intellect, oratory and cultural passion. Modi said Thackeray profoundly shaped Maharashtra’s politics and inspired ongoing efforts toward the state’s progress and unity
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Trends from 210 Mumbai municipal corporation wards show BJP-Shiv Sena alliance leading, poised to cross majority in BMC. Congress retained Latur, while NCP lagged in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Voter turnout was 52.94%, lower than 2017 elections
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As counting began for Maharashtra’s 29 municipal corporations, Shiv Sena leaders expressed confidence in a strong Mahayuti performance, citing consistent electoral outcomes and development work, even as controversies emerged over voting ink and phased counting delays
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Clashes erupted between supporters of Shiv Sena nominee Meenakshi Shinde and rebel candidate Bhushan Bhoir during civic polls in Thane’s Manpada area. Police intervened after ballot box vandalism attempts; the situation is now under control
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The BJP’s unexpected alliances with Congress in Ambernath and AIMIM in Akot have triggered political turmoil in Maharashtra. Congress suspended 12 councillors for joining hands with the BJP without approval, while Shiv Sena accused the saffron party of betraying coalition principles.
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A Shiv Sena delegation met with the Election Commission of India, urging the linkage of Aadhaar with voter rolls and removal of illegal voters. It also extended support for One Nation, One Election and denied links to the party symbol case
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The police have also filed a case against approximately 40 Shiv Sena workers for allegedly vandalizing the Habitat Studio in Mumbai's Khar area, where Kamra's show featuring the "gaddar" (traitor) remark aimed at Shinde was recorded. The case also includes damages to a hotel within whose premises the studio is located, officials said.
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The violence erupted in Maharashtra's Nagpur city on March 17, after rumours spread that a ‘chadar' with religious inscriptions had been burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
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The Shiv Sena legislators' protest took place minutes after the opposition's protest demanding the removal of BJP minister for fisheries and ports Nitesh Rane for allegedly spreading hatred in the state.
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Continuing the practice that was followed in united AP and under BRS rule in Telangana, the Congress government issued an order allowing Muslim employees to leave the offices early during the fasting month of Ramzan, beginning in early March.
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Pritish Nandy also served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, representing Maharashtra. He was elected as part of the then-united Shiv Sena.
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We have held discussions, and the discussions will continue. You will get to know when we take a final decision, says outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
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The stunning comeback of BJP demonstrates its dominance of Maharashtra’s political landscape
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His statement came at a time when many leaders in the MahaYuti opposed Naik's nomination and refused to campaign for him. However, Naik, who also faces opponents from within the BJP, took aggressive postures today declaring that he is quite capable of weathering this situation.
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Asks district returning offices to appoint special squads in addition to existing squads to curb flow of cash and gold during ongoing election process
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Congress Rajya Sabha MP asserted that if there is any lapse in the security of LoP Rahul Gandhi then the Indian government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah would be responsible for it.
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One-line notice by party secretary says Rajesh Shah is relieved from the post, but continues to be member of Shiv Sena
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Mihir, whose father is a leader of the ruling Shiv Sena, had fled after the fatal crash. Mihir was arrested near Mumbai, a police official said.
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Mihir Shah, who was allegedly drunk, is on the run after mowing down a woman with his luxury car in Worli
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YSR Congress Party president mentioned that almost every developed country is using ballot papers