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Congress slams Mahayuti, claims Maharashtra farmers are most neglected

In 2019, he claimed, then Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promised a Rs 20,000 to 25,000 crore package to build a water grid from Marathwada that would supply piped drinking water to ever

Congress slams Mahayuti, claims Maharashtra farmers are most neglected
Updated On : 03 Nov 2024 | 3:55 PM IST

Athawale dismisses rift in Mahayuti, backs Sena's Sarvankar for Mahim seat

"Amit Thackeray has not done any work in the constituency, and his only qualification is that he is Raj Thackeray's son. He has just entered politics and has a lot to do in the future," Athawale said

Athawale dismisses rift in Mahayuti, backs Sena's Sarvankar for Mahim seat
Updated On : 03 Nov 2024 | 3:28 PM IST

Fadnavis' security enhanced on intelligence inputs, says minister Mahajan

In view of upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls, the state police has buttressed the security cover of Fadnavis, who is also the Home Minister, with ex-Force One personnel as a precautionary measure

Fadnavis' security enhanced on intelligence inputs, says minister Mahajan
Updated On : 02 Nov 2024 | 6:40 PM IST

Police vehicles used to provide financial aid to ruling parties: Pawar

Former Union minister said he wanted to speak more on the issue publicly but is refraining

Police vehicles used to provide financial aid to ruling parties: Pawar
Updated On : 02 Nov 2024 | 2:42 PM IST

Maharashtra polls: Cong releases ad to target Mahayuti over farmers' issues

Congress's Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala released an advertisement titled Injustice to Farmers - Ata Chalnar Nahi

Maharashtra polls: Cong releases ad to target Mahayuti over farmers' issues
Updated On : 02 Nov 2024 | 2:06 PM IST

Uddhav's personal interest led to alliance with Congress, says CM Shinde

Shinde said that Uddhav formed an alliance with Congress against the will of Balasaheb Thackeray

Uddhav's personal interest led to alliance with Congress, says CM Shinde
Updated On : 02 Nov 2024 | 8:50 AM IST

Maharashtra polls: 50 rebels in fray; Mahayuti, MVA rush to contain fallout

Maharashtra Assembly polls: With 50 rebels running as Independents, both Mahayuti and MVA alliances face vote splits that can impact outcomes; leaders are in a last-minute push to mend internal rifts

Maharashtra polls: 50 rebels in fray; Mahayuti, MVA rush to contain fallout
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 4:02 PM IST

Maharashtra: Dy CM Fadnavis confident in uniting BJP rebels ahead elections

Earlier on Thursday, Mumbai BJP Chief Ashish Shelar said that the NCP Chief Ajit Pawar should not have given a ticket to Nawab Malik."Ajit Pawar should not have given him a ticket; many in Maharashtra

Maharashtra: Dy CM Fadnavis confident in uniting BJP rebels ahead elections
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 2:54 PM IST

Fair election in Maharashtra not possible under DGP Rashmi Shukla: Raut

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, requesting the removal of Rashmi Shukla

Fair election in Maharashtra not possible under DGP Rashmi Shukla: Raut
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 12:49 PM IST

BJP seeks Rahul's apology for remarks on reservation, Veer Savarkar

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to lead the opposition's election campaign in Maharashtra starting November 6

BJP seeks Rahul's apology for remarks on reservation, Veer Savarkar
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 8:54 AM IST

No one can take back welfare schemes: CM Shinde ahead of Maharashtra polls

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) are contesting the assembly polls under the banner of Mahayuti alliance

No one can take back welfare schemes: CM Shinde ahead of Maharashtra polls
Updated On : 31 Oct 2024 | 2:44 PM IST

Rahul's 'guarantee card' failed in Rajasthan; won't work in Maha: Fadnavis

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi would be releasing a 'guarantee card' containing the party's election promises, state Congress leaders have said

Rahul's 'guarantee card' failed in Rajasthan; won't work in Maha: Fadnavis
Updated On : 31 Oct 2024 | 2:37 PM IST

Sanjay Raut calls out Raj Thackeray's praise for PM Modi and HM Shah

Raut highlighted the stark contrast between Thackeray's past opposition to BJP leaders and his current alignment with them, raising questions about his motives as elections approach

Sanjay Raut calls out Raj Thackeray's praise for PM Modi and HM Shah
Updated On : 31 Oct 2024 | 12:48 PM IST

Maharashtra polls: MVA to launch campaign on Nov 6, says Sharad Pawar

Pawar said the campaign will be spearheaded by him and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra polls: MVA to launch campaign on Nov 6, says Sharad Pawar
Updated On : 31 Oct 2024 | 12:43 PM IST

Shiv Sena's 2022 split was endorsed by senior leadership of BJP: Chavan

In June 2022, a section of Shiv Sena MLAs rebelled against leadership of party president and then-CM Uddhav Thackeray, after split in Shiv Sena, Eknath Shinde leading rebellion, took over as CM

Shiv Sena's 2022 split was endorsed by senior leadership of BJP: Chavan
Updated On : 31 Oct 2024 | 8:16 AM IST

Ahead of Assembly polls, Maharashtra govt reshuffles 260 police officials

Sending out a stern message, the Election Commission last month sought an explanation from the Maharashtra chief secretary and the state's police chief for failing to fully implement its orders

Ahead of Assembly polls, Maharashtra govt reshuffles 260 police officials
Updated On : 30 Oct 2024 | 5:11 PM IST

Maharashtra elections: Will 150 rebels tilt the balance for MVA, Mahayuti?

Maharashtra polls: With 150 rebel candidates in the race, the MVA and Mahayuti alliances face a tough task managing dissent and preventing vote splits as the election withdrawal deadline nears

Maharashtra elections: Will 150 rebels tilt the balance for MVA, Mahayuti?
Updated On : 30 Oct 2024 | 4:15 PM IST

BJP not to campaign for ally NCP's Nawab Malik, backs daughter's bid

The NCP is contesting the November 20 assembly elections as part of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, which also has the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena as its constituent

BJP not to campaign for ally NCP's Nawab Malik, backs daughter's bid
Updated On : 30 Oct 2024 | 1:18 PM IST

Maharashtra polls: Mahayuti v MVA alliances' seat-sharing deal decoded

Mahayuti has three key parties: BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Maha Vikas Aghadi includes the Congress, Uddhav's Shiv Sena, and Sharad Pawar's NCP

Maharashtra polls: Mahayuti v MVA alliances' seat-sharing deal decoded
Updated On : 30 Oct 2024 | 10:59 AM IST

BJP to fight 148 seats, Cong 103 in Maha Assembly polls as nominations end

As many as 7,995 candidates have filed 10,905 nominations with the Election Commission (EC) for the November 20 polls, said a statement issued by the office of the state's Chief Electoral Officer

BJP to fight 148 seats, Cong 103 in Maha Assembly polls as nominations end
Updated On : 30 Oct 2024 | 9:18 AM IST