Page 24 - Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav slams BJP over vendetta politics, says he is proud of Sanjay Raut

Slamming the BJP over the arrest of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, party chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said he is proud of him as he did not succumb to any pressure. Talking to reporters here, Thackeray termed Raut, arrested by the ED in a money laundering cases, as a hardcore Shiv Sainik of Sena founder late Bal Thackeray. I am proud of Sanjay Raut. What crime has he committed? He is a journalist, a Shiv Sainik, is fearless and speaks what he does not approve of, Thackeray said. The former Maharashtra chief minister targeted BJP for what he called vendetta politics.

Uddhav Thackeray meets Sena MP Sanjay Raut's family following ED arrest

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday met with family members of party leader Sanjay Raut, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, in suburban Mumbai

ED may arrest Raut, a conspiracy to finish party: Uddhav to Sena workers

'ED guests are at Sanjay Raut's house. He may get arrested. What conspiracy is this? Shiv Sena gives strength to Hindus and Marathi people and hence there is a conspiracy to finish the party,' he said

'A minority tyranny within the House', Shinde opposes Uddhav faction in SC

On the aspect of actions of the Governor, Maharashtra Chief Minister's plea said Article 164 of the Constitution gives sole discretionary powers to the Governor to appoint the CM

There will be earthquake if I start speaking: CM Shinde warns Uddhav

In a veiled warning to Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said there will be an "earthquake" if he started speaking

Uddhav slams governor over Mumbai remarks, accuses him of dividing Hindus

Thackeray also accused the governor of "dividing Hindus living peacefully" in Mumbai and Thane

Shinde govt completes a month in office, no sign of cabinet expansion yet

Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, which came to power after high political drama, is completing one month in office but there is still no clarity on when the cabinet expansion will take place

SC ruling on Sena split will decide future of democracy in country: Uddhav

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said the Supreme Court's ruling on the petitions filed by his and Eknath Shinde's factions will determine democracy's future in India. Thackeray was speaking to Sena workers at his residence 'Matoshree' here after inducting environmental activist Sushma Andhare and Prashant Surve in the party. Surve is the former husband of rebel Sena MP Bhawana Gawli. "Shiv Sena is fighting a legal and constitutional battle. The Supreme Court's verdict will decide not only the party's future but also the future of democracy in the country," Thackeray said. Shiv Sena's Hindutva agenda was "nationalist," he said. "There are ups and downs in politics. I am glad that people of different ideologies are getting attached to Shiv Sena. The need of the hour is to protect the Constitution," the former Maharashtra chief minister added. Hitting out at the rebel MLAs and MPs who support chief minister Shinde, Thackeray said the Sena helped "ordinary people ..

Uddhav faction moves SC against Birla's decision on Sena leader, chief whip

The Uddhav group terms the action of the speaker as illegal and arbitrary alleging that the Shiv Sena leader and its chief whip in the Lok Sabha were removed unilaterally.

Maha CM greets Uddhav on his birthday; avoids reference as Sena president

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday greeted his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray on the latter's 62nd birthday. The CM in his message refrained from referring to Thackeray as the Shiv Sena president. Last month, Shinde had along with 39 other Shiv Sena MLAs and 10 independents revolted against the party leadership, leading to the collapse of the Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government. On Wednesday, Shinde tweeted: "Greetings to former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on his birthday. I pray for his healthy and long life." Recently, 12 out of the 19 Shiv Sena Lok Sabha members also extended support to the Shinde camp. Shinde recently formed a national executive of his faction, claiming it to be the real Shiv Sena. The Thackeray-led Sena and the Shinde group are locked in a legal battle over pleas seeking disqualification of 16 rebel legislators and also over claim for the party's symbol with the Election Commission of India.

CM Shinde greets Thackeray on his b'day; avoids reference as Sena president

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday greeted his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray on the latter's 62nd birthday

Maha: Uddhav likens Sena rebels to 'rotten leaves', demands fresh elections

In his first interview with Sena's mouthpiece 'Saamana' after stepping down as the chief minister last month, Thackeray said it was a mistake that he trusted some of the party leaders too much.

Shiv Sena poll symbol row: SC hearing on Monday on Thackeray faction's plea

SC agreed to hear on August 1 a fresh plea by the Shiv Sena's Thackeray faction against EC's proceedings on a petition by the Maharashtra CM Shinde-led group for recognition as the real Shiv Sena.

Let polls decide who people support: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray compared rebel party leaders to "rotten leaves" of a tree and said let there be elections to make it clear whether people support him on the rebel faction

Uddhav camp moves SC seeking stay on ECI proceedings on Shinde camp's plea

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena camp has moved the Supreme Court seeking stay of ECI proceedings on Eknath Shinde-camp's plea for recognition as 'real' Shiv Sena

Revolt aimed at finishing Sena: Thackeray calls it battle of money, loyalty

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has said unlike previous rebellions in the party, the revolt this time was aimed at "finishing off" the Sena

Sena rules 11 crore hearts in Maharashtra, seeking proof is shocking: Raut

Raut's remarks came after the Commission asked rival factions of Sena, led by Thackeray and Shinde, to submit documents in support of their claim on election symbol of the party which split recently

Eknath Shinde had adequate security during MVA regime: Dilip Walse-Patil

"When he received a threat letter, adequate security was provided to Shinde," the former home minister added.

EC takes note of fight over Shiv Sena symbol, seeks submissions by Aug 8

The Election Commission has asked the rival factions of the Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde, to submit documents by August 8 in support of their claims on the election symbol

Shiv Sena workers from Uddhav Thackeray-led faction attacked in Kalyan

A worker of the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena was attacked by unidentified persons at Kalyan in Thane district on Wednesday morning, said police