UDDHAV THACKERAY FACTION

Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar say there's no question of taking back rebels

When asked about the brand value of Ajit Pawar being dented after the latter won just one Lok Sabha seat, Sharad Pawar referred to the recent Organiser column where an RSS ideologue had slammed the BJP for joining hands with Ajit Pawar. Pawar said, "The article in the organizer reflected their (BJP) experience of (working with) Ajit Pawar."

Sena vs Sena: How BJP's 'Maha Shock' will affect Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray in Maharashtra?

In the recent Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena secured seven out of the 15 contested seats, including Thane, but lost two constituencies in Mumbai to its rival Shiv Sena (UBT). Notably, Shiv Sena directly contested with its rival in 13 seats, winning six of them. Looking forward, all eyes will be on the crucial assembly polls later this year.

No chance of Uddhav Thackeray going back to BJP-led NDA: Sharad Pawar NCP faction leader

The NCP (SP), the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress are constituents of the MVA, a state-level alliance, and they are also part of the INDIA bloc. "There is tremendous unrest among people about the state government," Patil said, hitting out at the Shiv Sena-led ruling coalition which also consists of the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP.

Mumbai cha raja kaun? Many reasons why 'Nakli Sena' won most seats in India's financial capital

The biggest electoral exercise in the country concluded with Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena shining in Maharashtra, winning 9 out of 21 contested Lok Sabha seats. The party faced a tough Sena vs Sena battle in Mumbai North West, losing by a slim margin of 48 votes.

Uddhav Thackeray, Congress blame ECI for 'slow voting'; BJP hits back

BJP, while admitting that voting was slow, slammed Thackeray for his charges. State electoral officer S Chockalingam in a statement said: "Due to overwhelming response in the morning hours, queues were seen at some polling booths. Special efforts...were taken to expedite the polling process..."

Voted for son Amol, disapproved of husband's decision to join Shinde camp: MP Gajanan Kirtikar's wife Meghana

Meghana, wife of Shiv Sena MP Gajanan Kirtikar, expressed disapproval of his decision to join Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's party, instead voting for their son Amol, a Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate in Mumbai North West. Gajanan sided with Shinde in the party split, while Amol remained loyal to Uddhav Thackeray. Meghana, Gajanan, and their daughter voted, with Meghana stating her support for Amol.

Third Eye: Sultanpur slip, proof is in the pudding and dropping a hint on UP CM

Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad praises Congress leader Sonia Gandhi at a public meeting for BJP candidate Maneka Gandhi. A BJP MLA corrects Nishad's political blunder instantly. BJP candidate Brijbhushan Sharan Singh hints at a possible change in leadership by addressing AK Sharma as 'chief minister of the state' during a public meeting for his son Karan Bhushan Singh.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Opposition leaders say 'Vote out NDA to save democracy'

"We are fighting to save the country's independence... Whenever there are elections, you keep raking up the issue of Hindus and Muslims. His (Prime Minister Narendra Modi's) stomach hurts that Muslims support Uddhav Thackery and INDIA bloc. Muslims are called infiltrators; sometimes they are described as having more children and allegations that properties are given to them," said UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Marathi vs. Gujarati row sparks controversy in Mumbai North East constituency ahead of elections

A job advertisement excluding Marathi candidates sparked a controversy, fueling a Marathi vs. Gujarati sentiment in Mumbai North East. BJP's Mihir Kotecha faces Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Sena's Sanjay Dina Patil, who switched from NCP. Despite BJP's past victories, there's nervousness due to the issue. Marathas form the largest group, followed by Muslims, Gujaratis, and North Indians. Allegations of discrimination and attempts at polarisation add tension. Local issues like the Kanjurmarg dumping ground also impact voter sentiment.

Devendra Fadnavis accepts Marathwada pinch; blames Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar for split in Shiv Sena and NCP

Talking of the Shiv Sena split, he said it happened as Uddhav was 'insecure' over Eknath Shinde. "To project Aaditya Thackeray, Shinde's wings were clipped. In the 2019 assembly polls, Shinde had provided the resources for the party and there was an impression that he would be made the chief minister.

Muslims shun apathy for Uddhav Sena

Uddhav Thackeray's inclusive politics garners Muslim support in Maharashtra. Muslims appreciate his stance on unity and inclusivity, leading to a shift in their perspective towards Shiv Sena under Thackeray's leadership.

Join Ajit & Shinde, not Congress: PM Modi to Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray

"Now I am telling you instead of dying by joining the Congress, come with your heads held high and join hands with Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde and all your dreams will be accomplished," Modi said.

Hatkanangale Lok Sabha constituency: A three-cornered fight where many factors play out

The fight is mainly among sitting MP Dhairyasheel Mane of the Shiv Sena, Satyajeet Patil-Sarudkar of the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction of the Sena and Raju Shetti of the Swabhimaan Shetkari Paksh. The other two, Dadasaheb Chavgonda Patil of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) and farmer leader Raghunathdada Patil, could play spoilsport for any of the three.

UBT faction issues ultimatum to Congress over Sangli Lok Sabha seat

“Congress is a big party, we believe that the Congress is to lead the country, we (UBT) don’t want to lead it. We want the Prime Minister of the country to be from the Congress party. For just one seat (Sangli) are you ready to lose the Prime Minister’s post, they (Congress) should think it over.”said UBT Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut.

Thackeray faction MLC Aamshya Padavi joins Shinde-led Shiv Sena

​​Padavi, who hails from Nandurbar, became an MLC in 2022. He had unsuccessfully contested assembly polls from Akkalkuwa against Congress' KC Padavi in 2014 and 2019.

Is Maha speaker's Sena ruling contrary to past verdict, asks SC

Appearing on behalf of the Thackeray faction, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi emphasised the distinction between legislative majority and organisational majority post defection. Singhvi argued that the apex court's May 20213 judgment had established that legislative majority post defection would not necessarily equate to the real majority.

Sena vs Sena: SC to hear on March 7 plea of Uddhav Thackeray faction against speaker's order

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will list on March 7 the plea of the Uddhav Thackeray faction challenging Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's order declaring the Shiv Sena bloc led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the "real political party" after the outfit's split in June 2022. The Thackeray faction's plea was to be listed for hearing on March 1 before a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.

Sena vs Sena: Will list plea of Thackeray faction against speaker's order, says SC

The Thackeray faction has alleged that Shinde "unconstitutionally usurped power" and is heading an "unconstitutional government" in Maharashtra. In his order passed on January 10, Speaker Narwekar had also rejected the Thackeray faction's plea to disqualify 16 MLAs of the ruling camp, including Shinde.

Will take battle to people: Uddhav Thackeray

The UBT faction held a 'mega conference' at Worli where it invited lawyers like Asim Sarode as well as Rohit Sharma to prove how the decision by Narwekar was "flawed". Both Sarode and Sharma claimed that Narwekar had gone beyond the mandate set by the Supreme Court. "The legislative party wing is a temporary measure; it is only for five years while the political party is constant but Narwekar has taken the legislative party majority as the criteria to rule in favour of the Shinde faction," said Sarode.

Uddhav Thackeray challenges CM Eknath Shinde, Speaker to public debate on which faction is real Shiv Sena

Narwekar on January 10 held in a long-awaited ruling that the Shinde faction was the real Sena while dismissing disqualification petitions filed by both Shinde and Thackeray camps against each other's MLAs following a split in the party in June 2022.

Uddhav faction moves Supreme Court against Speaker's order declaring Shinde group as real Shiv Sena

Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's ruling cemented Shinde's position as the chief minister, 18 months after he led a rebellion against Thackeray, and added to his political heft in the ruling coalition which also consists of the BJP and the NCP (Ajit Pawar group) ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in summer and state assembly elections due in the second half of 2024.

"Big shock to those who run political parties through dynasties": CM Shinde takes swipe at Uddhav, Congress after Sena verdict

In a blow to Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar declared Eknath Shinde's faction as the real Shiv Sena after the split in June 2022. The Speaker cited the 1999 constitution as valid, rejecting the 2018 leadership structure and stating that Uddhav Thackeray's removal of Eknath Shinde wasn't accepted under the party constitution. Shinde's faction, in celebration, hailed it as the "victory of truth and democracy." The split occurred when Shinde, along with 37 MLAs, joined the BJP, leading to the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray government.

Sena Vs Sena: Speaker rules Shinde-faction real Shiv Sena, dismisses all disqualification petitions