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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicBJP Maharashtra

Topic: BJP Maharashtra

Mahayuti will win 45 seats in Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, says CM Eknath Shinde

Addressing a gathering, the CM highlighted achievements of the state government across various sectors and the benefits of a "double engine government"

Why Narayan Rane, largely muted over past 5 years, is questioning Shinde govt on Maratha quota

The Maratha leader has opposed Shinde govt’s decision to grant Marathas reservation as Kunbis — surprise from the once vocal leader who has largely been silent since becoming Union minister.

Modi’s spirituality, Ram temple — how BJP’s ‘Adhyatmik Aghadi’ is shaping Maharashtra campaign

Formed in 2017 in Maharashtra, ‘Adhyatmik Aghadi’ coordinates with state's Hindu religious leaders & bodies. Ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha and assembly polls, it's tapping into Hindu voter base here.

‘Resign, quit cabinet’: BJP’s Vikhe Patil tells NCP minister Bhujbal who made ‘anti-Maratha’ remarks

OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal has opposed granting Marathas reservation from OBC quota. Patil says if Chhagan Bhujbal doesn't resign, Maharashtra CM will 'have to think about it'.

Shinde govt’s birthday gift to Modi is 11-point programme — NaMo smart schools, NaMo labour welfare

Maharashtra's newly announced schemes also make reference to PM's age: 73 lakh women will benefit from empowerment scheme, 73 cities will be beautified.

How ‘snubbed’ Munde is furthering ‘Brand Pankaja’ to tighten hold on father Gopinath’s legacy

Perceived to have been sidelined in BJP, former MLA Pankaja Munde’s 8-day tour of state’s Shakti Peeths and jyotirlingas seen as attempt to consolidate base, build own political capital.

Corruption isn’t over after 9 yrs of Modi rule. Now it’s just a weapon to make crooks join BJP

Maharashtra political battle shows Indian politics is now dead of ideology and divided into corruption and weaponisation of anti-corruption.

‘Where is the colour green?’ & ‘Exotic tomatoes’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

As Ajit lays claim to NCP name & symbol, Sharad Pawar says ‘people will decide who party belongs to’

Sworn in as dy CM, Ajit Pawar claims 'most NCP MLAs' with him. Uncle Sharad Pawar says faced similar challenges in past & rebuilt party from scratch.

Aurangabad city may have been renamed, but Maharashtra politics is not quite done with Aurangzeb

In past 4 months, Maharashtra has seen multiple communal conflicts centered around the Mughal emperor. Political analysts believe his name is being used by parties to polarise voters.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.