Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has accused the Maharashtra government of planning fraudulent voting in the upcoming assembly polls. He urged party workers to remain vigilant and verify electoral rolls. Thackeray also criticized Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, accusing him of bowing to Delhi and using the ‘Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana’ to bribe voters.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has assured action against the guilty in a hit-and-run case in Mumbai involving the son of a Shiv Sena leader. A 45-year-old woman died after being hit by a BMW car allegedly driven by the son of the leader from Palghar district.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a new pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens of all religions, aiming to help them fulfill their religious aspirations. He also vowed to make Maharashtra drug-free, emphasizing a crackdown on drug suppliers and businesses.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has rejected the possibility of taking back members who left the party and joined the Eknath Shinde camp. Thackeray made the comments during a press conference with Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance partners when asked about the possibility of accepting back those who left during the MVA alliance. Meanwhile, Thackeray expressed confidence in the MVA’s victory in the upcoming assembly elections in the state and thanked PM Modi for creating a favorable political atmosphere for the alliance.
In the midst of ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders have made revelations regarding the earlier political landscape, particularly concerning the appointment of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in 2019. Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut has alleged that senior leaders from both the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had expressed reservations about Shinde’s potential as Chief Minister at the time. Raut claimed that when the undivided Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, entered an alliance with the Congress and the NCP, several prominent leaders from both parties opposed Shinde’s appointment as CM, with some reportedly stating their unwillingness to work under his leadership due to his perceived inexperience. Raut also asserted that even within the BJP, senior leaders such as Devendra Fadnavis, Girish Mahajan, and Sudhir Mungantiwar had conveyed their reluctance to see Shinde as Chief Minister. Meanwhile, in a separate interview, NCP chief Sharad Pawar has stated that his party would have faced a split in 2004 had Chhagan Bhujbal been chosen as Chief Minister over him. These revelations have added a layer of intrigue to the ongoing electoral campaign, with both the MVA and the ruling Mahayuti coalition seeking to sway voters ahead of the crucial final phase of the Lok Sabha polls on May 20th.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has strongly criticized opposition leaders for making statements that he claims support Pakistan. Shinde has called for such individuals to be charged with treason and imprisoned, expressing frustration over their lack of tolerance for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rise to power and the growing wave of patriotism under his leadership. The Chief Minister has also highlighted the significant contributions made by the current government to the state, particularly in the agricultural sector, while criticizing the lack of progress under previous administrations.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has once again targeted former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of abandoning his father’s Hindutva ideals. Addressing a rally in Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg, Shah dared Thackeray to take Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar’s name in his speeches, asserting that the real Shiv Sena belonged to Eknath Shinde. Shah also criticized Thackeray for allying with the Congress and NCP, questioning his support for Muslim Personal Law and Article 370. The BJP is looking to wrest the Konkan region, which has a significant number of Thackeray supporters, in the upcoming elections.
Former Environment Minister of Maharashtra, Aaditya Thackeray, has condemned the state government led by Eknath Shinde for chopping down a 300-year-old Baobab tree in Santacruz West, alleging it was done in the name of development. Thackeray criticized the ruling party for prioritizing infrastructure over preserving the city’s natural heritage.
Actor and host Maniesh Paul’s podcast show featured Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who discussed the state of Mumbai’s roads. CM Shinde revealed that Rs 3500 crores had been spent on road repairs in the past 10-15 years, which raised concerns among listeners about the effectiveness of these investments. The CM acknowledged the problems and promised a pothole-free Mumbai within the next 2-2.5 years. He also addressed the inconvenience caused by infrastructure upgrades, stating that citizens would eventually benefit from new projects.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced the construction of a Maharashtra Bhavan in Jammu and Kashmir. The project received the support of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, ensuring that no opposition will be tolerated. The Maharashtra government has acquired land in Kashmir for the construction, which will provide accommodations and facilities for tourists and officials visiting the Valley. The project, approved by the Maharashtra cabinet, will be the first state-run guest house in the Valley since the abrogation of Article 370.
