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TopicBhagat Singh Koshyari

Topic: Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Maharashtra Governor Koshyari offers to resign, says conveyed his desire to PM Modi

In a statement, Koshyari said he conveyed his 'desire to be discharged of all political responsibilities' and spend the rest of his life reading, writing and doing other activities.

MVA protests governor’s ‘insult’ of state’s icons, BJP points to Congress’ criticism of Savarkar

In joint agitation Saturday, Maha Vikas Aghadi called for Maharashtra governor Koshyari’s removal for 'disrespecting' Chhatrapati Shivaji. BJP says protest for 'political capital'.

Maharashtra Governor writes to Amit Shah, says speech on Shivaji blown ‘out of context’

The letter, dated 8 December, comes amid demands by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) that Koshyari be removed from his post as Maharashtra Governor.

MVA women bring Koshyari to their side —  he writes to Shinde about ministers’ ‘cheap’ comments

Amid constant conflicts between Maharashtra guv & MVA parties, Koshyari has taken their side after a delegation of women opposition leaders submit memorandum about ‘sexist’ ministers.

Calling one ex-CM ‘lone monkey’, DNA test for another — Governor Koshyari not new to controversies

Maharashtra governor's latest faux pas, the ‘Gujarati-Rajasthani’ remark for which he has apologised, left even his own party without a defence.

Governor credits Gujaratis, Rajasthanis for Mumbai’s stature, backtracks after facing flak

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari said Friday “If Gujaratis and Rajasthanis are removed from Maharashtra... Mumbai would not be able to remain the financial capital of the country.”

‘Shrewd politician, BJP puppet’: Why Governor Koshyari is at heart of Maharashtra deadlock

Maha Vikas Aghadi’s 28 months in power have witnessed a de facto war between Raj Bhavan & state secretariat. Governor has sat on govt’s list of MLC nominees for over a year.

Kerala HC must tell Media One TV why Centre’s ban is upheld. Protect right, not secrecy

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

‘Brahminical spin on history’? Why Governor Koshyari’s remarks on Shivaji’s ‘guru’ sparked a row

MVA parties say governor’s comment that Samarth Ramdas was Chhatrapati Shivaji's guru is an attempt to distort history. Academics say no records to back Koshyari’s statement.

Raj Bhavan’s fault, says Thackeray govt after Governor is forced off govt plane, BJP attack

Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's office alleges that Thackeray-led MVA govt didn't grant permission for using a govt plane. CMO, however, denies this & added it has taken serious note of the issue.

On Camera

Imagine if Epstein files named Rahul Gandhi or MK Stalin. What would BJP and TV media do?

The questions are not going to go away. But future generations will know who refused to ask the tough questions and who didn’t.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.