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  Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session moves to Nagpur, preparations underway for December 8–14

  Maharashtra | December 04, 2025 16:06 IST

  Maharashtra Assembly Winter Session: With the announcement of the session dates, preparations for the winter session quickly ramped up. Security measures for the Maharashtra Legislature are being managed by personnel dispatched from Mumbai.

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  Raj Thackeray visits ailing Sanjay Raut at his Mumbai residence, inquires about health

  Maharashtra | December 03, 2025 16:40 IST

  Raj Thackeray's visit to Sanjay Raut transcends their political rivalries, revealing intricate alliances and tensions shaping Maharashtra's regional landscape. The gesture signals personal goodwill and potential reconciliation efforts amid shared concerns for Marathi identity.​

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  Video: MNS workers assault Hindi-speaking man for alleged misconduct with Marathi woman in Mumbai

  Maharashtra | November 16, 2025 14:41 IST

  Maharashtra: As per reports, Balasaheb Shinde, a local leader of the MNS Sahkar Sena, called Ramesh Shukla to the party office, where the alleged assault took place. MNS workers accused Shukla of using abusive language and misbehaving with a female colleague during a dispute related to money.

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  MNS leader tracks down non-Marathi woman, slaps, makes her apologise over tiff with husband | VIDEO

  Maharashtra | October 11, 2025 8:52 IST

  Maharashtra: An MNS leader has posted a shocking video on Facebook showing a woman getting slapped by another woman party leader while she is apologising to her in front of her family, all the while several men have surrounded them.

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  Raj Thackeray visits 'Matoshree' after 6.5 years to wish Uddhav Thackeray on his birthday | Video

  Maharashtra | July 27, 2025 14:08 IST

  Maharashtra: Raj Thackeray returned to Matoshree after a gap of six and a half years, with his previous visit dating back to January 5, 2019, when he had gone there to personally invite Uddhav Thackeray to his son Amit Thackeray’s wedding.

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  MNS puts up posters in Navi Mumbai warning non-Marathis: 'Learn Marathi or face consequences'

  Maharashtra | July 20, 2025 13:59 IST

  The Hindi-Marathi language debate flared up in Maharashtra, particularly across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, after opposition parties like Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena criticised the government over two government resolutions.

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  Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slaps canteen staffer over stale food, faces backlash | Watch video

  Maharashtra | July 09, 2025 12:27 IST

  Maharashtra: Sanjay Gaikwad defended himself after a viral video captured him slapping a canteen staffer at Mumbai's Akashvani MLA hostel. The incident triggered widespread criticism, with opposition leaders denouncing his actions and calling out the ruling alliance for its silence.

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  Marathi language row: MNS workers held over vandalism at Entrepreneur Sushil Kedia's office

  Maharashtra | July 05, 2025 18:48 IST

  Marathi language row: Kedia, striking a conciliatory note, acknowledged Raj Thackeray's consistent advocacy of Hindutva and nationalism. Emphasising the need for a constructive approach, he said citizens would be more inclined to embrace the Marathi language if motivated through encouragement.

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  Uddhav Thackeray alleges BJP attempting to block 'Marathi unity' ahead of civic polls in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | June 19, 2025 23:53 IST

  Uddhav Thackeray alluded to behind-the-scenes political manoeuvring by the BJP, hinting at secret meetings- including a reported one between Raj Thackeray and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at a five-star hotel- aimed at derailing a potential alliance of Marathi-centric parties.

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  Amit Thackeray on possible Raj-Uddhav alliance: 'Only direct dialogue between brothers can pave way'

  Maharashtra | June 05, 2025 15:59 IST

  Maharashtra politics: Amit Thackeray, MNS leader, reiterated that both Raj and Uddhav Thackeray have each other’s phone numbers and that any future alliance must be rooted in personal dialogue, not public posturing.

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  Raj Thackeray urges Maharashtra government to implement two-language policy in primary education

  Maharashtra | June 04, 2025 17:38 IST

  Maharashtra: In his letter, Thackeray has called on the Education Department to issue a clear and official written order stating that only Marathi and English will be taught from Grade 1 onwards.

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  Devendra Fadnavis calls Raj Thackeray ‘open university’, says 'MNS chief has his own statute'

  Maharashtra | May 15, 2025 4:52 IST

  Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant on May 12 met Raj Thackeray days after there was talk of a possible rapprochement between the MNS chief and his estranged cousin Uddhav Thackeray. The meeting also came ahead of pending civic elections in Mumbai.

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  Raj Thackeray-led MNS demands formation of separate censor board for Marathi films

  Maharashtra | March 26, 2025 14:02 IST

  Mumbai: MNS leaders will soon meet with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to submit a memorandum and expect the state government to take this demand seriously and also address it immediately.

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  'Will unite Uddhav, Raj Thackeray if get a chance': MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar

  Maharashtra | October 26, 2024 18:24 IST

  Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: In 2009 Bala Nandgaonkar won as an MNS candidate from Shivadi, however, he lost in 2014 to Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Ajay Choudhari.

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  Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: MNS releases third list of 13 candidates | FULL LIST

  Maharashtra | October 23, 2024 21:12 IST

  Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Earlier, Raj Thackeray-led MNS on October 21 announced the candidature of Avinash Jadhav and Raju Patil from Thane and Kalyan Rural constituencies, respectively, for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections.

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  Maharashtra Assembly polls: MNS likely to field Raj Thackeray's son from Mahim, Bhandup West seats

  Maharashtra | October 19, 2024 9:14 IST

  Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: As per reports, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) can decide about the candidature of Amit Thackeray soon.

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  New Thackeray in politics? Raj Thackeray's son Amit likely to contest Maharashtra polls

  Maharashtra | September 16, 2024 18:21 IST

  Amit Thackeray, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, has expressed his desire to contest the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections.

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  Maharashtra elections: MNS likely to contest Worli seat against Shiv Sena-UBT MLA Aaditya Thackeray

  Maharashtra | August 04, 2024 16:21 IST

  Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sunil Shinde acknowledged the unexpected drop in the lead of his party candidate during the Lok Sabha polls, attributing it to overconfidence but expressed confidence of Aaditya Thackeray's return to the fray in the upcoming assembly elections.

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  Maharashtra: MNS eyes Worli seat, likely to field Sandeep Deshpande against Aaditya Thackeray

  Maharashtra | August 04, 2024 11:47 IST

  MNS chief Raj Thackeray plans to contest the Worli Assembly seat, potentially fielding Sandeep Deshpande against sitting MLA Aaditya Thackeray. Raj Thackeray recently met CM Eknath Shinde to address Worli's redevelopment issues.

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  Raj Thackeray, MNS chief, announces to go solo in Maharashtra Assembly elections

  Maharashtra | July 25, 2024 16:59 IST

  Raj Thackeray-led MNS had supported the ruling alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP, in the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The decision to go solo in the state election is a surprise call as Raj Thackeray has been soft against ruling Mahayuti for the last couple of months.