Maharashtra Politics
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Maharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: NCP reunion likely on cards; BJP, Shiv Sena seal strategy
Maharashtra | Dec 23, 2025, 01:52 PM ISTMaharashtra Municipal Corporation polls: Pune has become central to these political developments, with both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party signalling their readiness to join hands for the civic elections.
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Convicted NCP minister Manikrao Kokate resigns from Maharashtra Cabinet, says Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra | Dec 18, 2025, 06:51 PM ISTAjit Pawar said he has forwarded Manikrao Kokate’s resignation to Maharashtra Chief Minister for due consideration and acceptance, in accordance with constitutional procedure.
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Maharashtra: BJP's googly triggers fresh discord within Shiv Sena UBT over Leader of Opposition pick
Maharashtra | Dec 09, 2025, 02:28 PM ISTThe BJP is reported to have offered the post of Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly to Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar and the same post in the Legislative Council to Anil Parab. This move is being viewed as an attempt to create divisions within the MVA.
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Fadnavis forms probe panel into Rs 4,500 cr Navi Mumbai land scam allegations against Shirsat
Maharashtra | Nov 28, 2025, 10:05 AM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a six-member committee, headed by the Konkan Divisional Commissioner, to investigate allegations against Minister Sanjay Shirsat.
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Video: Navneet Rana’s bold stand on 'religious pride' stirs political debate in Amravati
Maharashtra | Nov 27, 2025, 02:48 PM ISTDuring her speech in Amravati, Navneet Rana drew attention to the recent hoisting of the religious flag in Ayodhya by PM Modi. She criticised external entities like Pakistan for opposing this act, urging supporters to firmly uphold national pride and unity.
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Rebellion in Sharad Pawar's NCP? Ex-minister Salil Deshmukh quits party ahead of local body polls
Maharashtra | Nov 20, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTSalil cited health reasons for his decision, though few in political circles believe this. Reports indicate that a major dispute had broken out within the Deshmukh family over the distribution of election tickets.
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Maharashtra: Shiv Sena ministers skip cabinet meetings, Opposition claims tiff between BJP, Shinde
India | Nov 18, 2025, 04:49 PM ISTThe recent defections from the Shiv Sena to the BJP in Kalyan Dombivli appeared to be the immediate trigger, according to those familiar with the matter.
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Sharad Pawar calls for probe into Ajit Pawar's son Parth's Pune land deal
Maharashtra | Nov 08, 2025, 05:41 PM ISTThe case relates to the reported sale of 40 acres of government land in Pune’s Mundhwa area, valued at around Rs 1,800 crore. Opposition leaders claim that the land was acquired for about Rs 300 crore along with a stamp duty waiver by a firm linked to Parth, Sharad Pawar's grandnephew.
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Maharashtra: Indranil Naik appointed as Gondia’s new guardian minister, replacing Babasaheb Patil
Maharashtra | Oct 17, 2025, 05:24 PM ISTParty sources revealed that former guardian minister Babasaheb Patil stepped down citing an increased workload and mounting ministerial responsibilities. A senior NCP leader from the Ajit Pawar camp shared that Patil found it challenging to manage multiple portfolios simultaneously.
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Aap Ki Adalat: Fadnavis rules out any alliance with Uddhav, says 'present combination will continue'
India | Aug 02, 2025, 10:08 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis featured on the latest episode of popular show Aap Ki Adalat, hosted by India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma. Fadnavis was at his candid best, responding to questions from Maharashtra politics to his Mahayuti government.
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Fadnavis cracks whip on Shinde? Maharashtra CM restricts urban development ministry amid rift buzz
India | Jul 23, 2025, 04:07 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government has made it compulsory to obtain the chief minister's approval for all major schemes and projects under the urban development department.
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Secret meeting? CM Fadnavis, Aaditya Thackeray spend three hours at same Mumbai hotel | VIDEO
India | Jul 19, 2025, 11:38 PM ISTChie Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray were reportedly present at the same hotel in Mumbai, the Sofitel Hotel, for nearly three hours. Their presence at the venue at same time has triggered intense speculation about a possible shakeup in Maharashtra once again.
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Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat seen with bag of full of cash day after Income Tax notice
India | Jul 11, 2025, 05:12 PM ISTA video shared by Sanjay Raut showed Sanjay Shirsat sitting in a hotel room with a suitcase full of cash beside him.
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We have come together to stay together: Uddhav Thackeray on reunion with cousin Raj after 20 years
Maharashtra | Jul 05, 2025, 02:10 PM ISTUddhav took a strong stance against the central and state governments’ attempts to impose Hindi on Maharashtra, "We accept Hindustan, but we will not tolerate the forced imposition of Hindi," he said.
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'Balasaheb couldn't bring us together, but Fadnavis did': Raj Thackeray at reunion with Uddhav
India | Jul 05, 2025, 02:04 PM ISTAfter 20 years, cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray came together on the same stage in a show of unity to defend the Marathi language and oppose the Maharashtra government's now-withdrawn language policy.
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MVA falling apart? Congress eyes going solo in BMC polls amid Uddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance buzz
India | Jul 01, 2025, 02:58 PM ISTMaharashtra politics is heading for fresh turmoil within the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) as Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT) grows closer to Raj Thackeray’s MNS over their joint opposition to the state’s move to introduce Hindi as a third language in primary schools.
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Alliance on the table: MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT) begin talks ahead of BMC elections
Maharashtra | Jun 29, 2025, 02:22 PM ISTThree meetings have reportedly been held between Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Varun Sardesai and senior MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar.
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Ready to work with anyone, any party for the interest of Maharashtra: Aaditya Thackeray
Maharashtra | Jun 09, 2025, 09:22 AM ISTThe statement comes days after former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray addressing the speculations with his cousin Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) said, "What is in Maharashtra’s heart will happen."
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Thackeray family relatives initiate efforts to reconcile Raj and Uddhav in Maharashtra: Sources
Maharashtra | Jun 08, 2025, 03:56 PM ISTRaj Thackeray-Uddhav Thackeray possible reunion: As of now, there has been no direct communication between the two, nor has any formal proposal been exchanged.
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'Begani shaadi mein abdullah deewana': Fadnavis distances himself from potential Uddhav-Raj alliance
Maharashtra | Jun 07, 2025, 11:20 PM ISTUddhav-Raj Thackeray alliance: A possible alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, who leads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, has also sparked considerable political curiosity.