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Nana Patole demands 'impeachment' of Maharashtra SEC over local body poll delays | Video
Maharashtra | Dec 03, 2025, 06:51 PM ISTThe dispute intensified when the Maharashtra State Election Commission postponed polls in 24 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, along with 154 wards, from December 2 to December 20, citing late court orders after the November 22 appeals deadline on disqualification and reservation issues.
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Maharashtra local body polls: Voting on 264 councils-panchayats today to see Mahayuti vs MVA clash
Maharashtra | Dec 02, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTMaharashtra's first phase of local body elections set to take place across 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, marking a crucial political test after the 2024 assembly polls. The process has seen delays in several bodies due to legal irregularities flagged by the SEC.
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Maharashtra local body polls: Eknath Shinde warns police, exposes Mahayuti tensions ahead of voting
Maharashtra | Nov 30, 2025, 11:57 AM ISTMaharashtra local body polls: Deputy CM Shinde highlighted his composed demeanour during fiery Phaltan rally, declaring, "People see me as calm and quiet, and that's true-until moment demands action, when I decisively set things right," invoking his 2022 rebellion that reshaped Maharashtra politics.
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Maharashtra local body polls: Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant urges Mahayuti unity in Kalyan-Dombivli
Maharashtra | Nov 26, 2025, 12:47 PM ISTShrikant Shinde admitted that the Shiv Sena and the BJP are locked in 'friendly fights' in several municipal council contests, but appealed to cadres on both sides to exercise restraint and refrain from personal attacks on their alliance partners.
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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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Eknath Shinde dismisses claims of rift in Mahayuti, calls meeting with Amit Shah a 'courtesy visit'
Maharashtra | Nov 19, 2025, 10:59 PM ISTShinde on Wednesday skipped an event hosted by Devendra Fadnavis, even though he had been invited. The programme, which focused on the newly implemented criminal laws, was held at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan and attended by Fadnavis as well as his deputy, Ajit Pawar.
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Mahayuti tussle escalates, Eknath Shinde keeps distance from CM Fadnavis; summoned by BJP leadership
Maharashtra | Nov 19, 2025, 05:16 PM ISTOn Wednesday, Shinde did not attend an event hosted by Fadnavis. The programme on the subject of the new criminal laws was organised at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan and Shinde had been invited.
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Shiv Sena-UBT warns Congress against going solo in BMC polls after Bihar debacle
Maharashtra | Nov 18, 2025, 07:31 PM ISTThe Uddhav Thackeray-led party also highlighted Rahul Gandhi's remark on 'teaching a lesson' to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting that this could happen only when the Opposition is united.
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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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Uddhav Thackeray, Fadnavis hold closed-door meeting day after Maharashtra CM's 'come here' remark
Maharashtra | Jul 17, 2025, 11:35 PM ISTThe closed-door meeting, which lasted around 20 minutes and took place in Fadnavis’ antechamber, triggered fresh rumours of shifting alliances just two days after the Maharashtra chief minister spoke in the Assembly, suggesting Uddhav Thackeray to come to his side.
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Fadnavis deploys ministers, Shinde in Srinagar: Split Pahalgam relief moves stress alliance issues
Maharashtra | Apr 25, 2025, 10:55 AM ISTChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde appear to have taken parallel routes in responding to the crisis, highlighting an apparent lack of coordination and growing discomfort within the coalition.
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Shivaji Maharaj's legacy not limited to Maharashtra, the nation and world need his ideals: Amit Shah
Maharashtra | Apr 12, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTAmit Shah and Devendra Fadnavis pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort amid rising political heat in Maharashtra over legacy and appointments.
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Operation Tiger: Uddhav Thackeray summons UBT MPs amid speculations of their switch to Shiv Sena
Maharashtra | Mar 01, 2025, 02:48 PM ISTThe Shinde camp has claimed that some MPs and MLAs of Uddhav Thackeray were in touch with them and would soon join the party. After the claims, Thackeray summoned all his MPs to his house in a bid to keep them united.
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis refuses to approve 16 OSDs, PAs for ministers amid rumours of rift in Mahayu
Maharashtra | Feb 25, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTThe speculations of rift in Mahayuti have been made since the formation of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra. After Eknath Shinde's 'Halke me mat lo' remark, the appointment of OSDs and PAs of ministers has become a bone of contention.
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Eknath Shinde's 'don't take me lightly' remark amid rumoured 'cold war' with CM Fadnavis | Video
Maharashtra | Feb 21, 2025, 03:57 PM ISTMaharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's remark 'don't take me lightly' comes at a time when there are talks over the alleged rift between the BJP and Shiv Sena. However, a few days ago, Shinde asserted there was "absolutely no cold war" with Chief Minister Fadnavis.
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PM Modi to meet MLAs of Mahayuti govt in Mumbai today, here’s why it is significant
Maharashtra | Jan 15, 2025, 07:48 AM ISTPM Modi in Mumbai: Eknath Shinde said that PM Modi has continuously supported the Mahayuti government, which is why it has done well in the last two and a half years and why people have given such a huge majority in the state.
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Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what
Maharashtra | Dec 18, 2024, 11:08 AM ISTEarlier, the government formation was delayed even after receiving a landmark victory in Maharashtra, now, the Mahayuti allies have not reached an agreement on portfolio distribution. However, the sources, said the talks are in the last round.
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Maharashtra cabinet expansion: THESE leaders from Mahayuti receive calls for oath | Check LISTS
Maharashtra | Dec 15, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTThe sources said the two BJP allies -- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) -- will retain the portfolios they had in the previous Mahayuti government except for one additional ministry to the Shiv Sena.
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Maharashtra Cabinet expansion likely on Dec 14, BJP may keep 22 ministerial berths: Report
Maharashtra | Dec 11, 2024, 04:51 PM ISTMaharashtra cabinet expansion: A BJP leader said that the cabinet expansion is likely by December 14 and the allocation of home department to Shiv Sena is ruled out. The Shiv Sena may get urban development, but is unlikely to get revenue.