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Uddhav 'expels' two Shiv Sena ex-ministers for anti-party activities

The move came amid intense speculation in Mumbai and New Delhi that a dozen Shiv Sena MPs are likely to join the group of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and could announce their decision soon.

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena slams Shinde-Fadnavis over cabinet expansion

Shiv Sena attacked the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis dispensation in Maharashtra saying it was taking arbitrary decisions despite being trapped in a "constitutional dilemma" without a cabinet

SC to hear on July 20 Thackeray camp's plea on disqualification proceedings

Supreme Court posted for hearing the petition filed by the Uddhav Thackeray-led camp challenging the initiation of disqualification proceedings against them by the Speaker on July 20

Shiv Sena to support opposition's vice-presidential candidate Margaret Alva

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said the party will support the opposition's Vice Presidential candidate Margaret Alva.He added that for the Presidential poll, Sena will lend support to Droupadi Murmu out of "sentiment" as Murmu is a tribal woman and Maharashtra is largely tribal.While talking to ANI, Raut said, "Droupadi Murmu is a woman.. belongs to tribal society..Maharashtra is largely tribal..Many of our MPs and MLAs are tribals..There is a sentiment with Murmu..Our party leaders also have sentiments about Droupadi Murmu, that's why President of Shiv Sena has spoken of supporting Murmu as a candidate, while Shiv Sena will support Margaret Alva as its Vice Presidential candidate."Earlier, soon after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Vice Presidential candidate, a meeting of Opposition parties was held to decide the opposition's candidate for Vice President.However, Trinamool Congress party supremo Mamata Banerjee and leaders

SC bench headed by CJI to hear on July 20 pleas of both factions of Sena

The Supreme Court on July 20 will hear pleas filed by both factions of the Shiv Sena pertaining to the Maharashtra political crisis.A bench of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli will hear pleas on Wednesday filed by Uddhav Thackeray-led camp and Eknath Shinde camp.Earlier, the top court had asked the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Rahul Narwekar not to take any action on the new disqualification notices issued against the members of Shiv Sena.It had asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Maharashtra Governor, to inform its direction to the newly-appointed Assembly Speaker.The order of the bench had come after senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Uddhav Thackeray camp, mentioned th matter for urgent listing of the pleas saying the matters were posted for July 11 but were not listed today."The disqualification plea is listed tomorrow before the Speaker. Let there be no disqualification untill the matter is ...

Maharashtra cabinet expansion likely after Presidential polls: Report

The Eknath Shinde-led government in Maharashtra is likely to expand its cabinet after the Presidential polls, voting for which is scheduled to be held on Monday, sources said. After his rebellion led to the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, Shinde on June 30 took oath as the chief minister with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis as his deputy. However, no date has been announced by the BJP or the Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction over the cabinet expansion. The monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly, scheduled to begin on July 18, was postponed as the state government comprises only two members as of now- the CM and the Deputy CM. "There is a possibility of distributing cabinet portfolios on July 20 or 21, followed by swearing-in and holding the monsoon session within the next 10 days. This would enable ministers to learn about their new ministries so that they can answer questions on the floor of the House," a senior BJP leader said on Sunday.

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs had spent tense moments in Guwahati: CM Shinde

Eknath Shinde said rebel Shiv Sena MLAs who had accompanied him to Guwahati had spent tense moments as and when they watched TV news showing various happenings following their rebellion

Uddhav led-Shiv Sena sacks Vijay Shivtare for anti-party activities

Talking to reporters in Pune after his expulsion, Shivtare said the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is the "real" Shiv Sena and he will follow Shinde.

Prez polls: Sinha cancels Mumbai visit after Shiv Sena backs Droupadi Murmu

The Opposition's candidate for the next week's Presidential election, Yashwant Sinha, has cancelled his visit to Mumbai scheduled in the wake of the Shiv Sena announcing support for Murmu

Fadnavis visits Raj Thackeray's residence, says meeting not political

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met MNS president Raj Thackeray on Friday. The meeting, which took place at Thackeray's residence in Dadar here, sparked off speculation, especially as it came ahead of civic elections in Mumbai and pending cabinet expansion of the Eknath Shinde-led government in the state. But Fadnavis maintained that it was only a "courtesy visit" for enquiring about Thackeray's health. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief underwent a hip replacement surgery in June. Speaking to reporters later, the BJP leader said there was no need to read much into the meeting. "In Maharashtra, we have a culture of following political etiquette. He was unwell and I paid him a visit. What is so political about it?" Fadnavis said. MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar said he and his party colleagues Nitin Sardesai and Sandeep Deshpande were present when the two leaders met, but later Fadnavis and Thackeray had a separate discussion for over an hour. Fadnavis a

Decision to rename Aurangabad in last cabinet meeting illegal: CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government's decision to rename Aurangabad city when it had been reduced to minority was illegal

Attacks on Shiv Sena workers won't be tolerated, says Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said attacks on party workers would not be tolerated. He was speaking after visiting the party's Byculla office and meeting Sena worker Baban Gaonkar who was attacked by unidentified persons on Thursday night. Byculla in South Mumbai is the Assembly constituency of Yamini Jadhav, one of the rebel Sena MLAs who has joined Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction. Shinde's rebellion last month, which toppled the Thackeray-led government, has split the party. "Attempts to play with the lives of Shiv Sena workers will not be tolerated. If police can not bring the culprits to book, Sena workers will do it. Police shouldn't get into politics," Thackeray further said.

Prez poll: Setback to Sinha as after Sena, JMM announces support for Murmu

Just 3 days ahead of the Presidential election, the joint opposition nominee for the top post, Yashwant Sinha, faced a major setback after JMM officially announced its support for Murmu

Sena didn't expect Murmu to visit Matoshree in return for support: Raut

The Shiv Sena which has declared support for the National Democratic Alliance's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu did not expect her to visit Uddhav Thackeray's residence 'Matoshree' here

Presidential poll: Thackeray-supporting Sena lawmakers skip Murmu meet

Shiv Sena MLAs and MPs loyal to former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray will not attend a meeting to be held in Mumbai on Thursday for the presidential poll campaign of NDA nominee Droupadi Murmu

Maha CM Shinde pays tribute to Sena founder Bal Thackeray on Guru Purnima

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday visited Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray's memorial in Mumbai and paid floral tributes to him on the occasion of 'Guru Purnima'. Talking to reporters here, Shinde said a common man like him could assume the top post in the state because of the blessings of Bal Thackeray. "My government is committed to all round development of the state," he said. The CM also said he was in touch in the administration and monitoring the situation arising due to heavy rains at various places in the state. He later proceeded to neighbouring Thane city to offer tributes to late Sena leader and his mentor Anand Dighe. Shinde and 39 other Shiv Sena MLAs revolted against the party leadership last month, leading to the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in the state. On June 30, Shinde was sworn in as the CM and BJP's Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the deputy chief minister. The Shinde-led Sena faction has claimed to be

Eknath Shinde pays tribute to Sena fonder Bal Thackeray on Guru Purnima

Talking to reporters here, Shinde said a common man like him could assume the top post in the state because of the blessings of Bal Thackeray

Shiv Sena stakes claim for LoP in Maharashtra Legislative Council

After being dislodged from power in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena has staked claim for the post of leader of opposition in the state Legislative Council

Presidential poll: Shiv Sena to support Murmu, says Uddhav Thackeray

Thackeray said the Sena is announcing support to Murmu without any pressure. Nobody pressured me in the meeting of Sena MPs, he added.

Supporting Droupadi Murmu does not mean supporting BJP: Sanjay Raut

He also highlighted that the party had goodwill toward the opposition's Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha