At least 30 Shiv Sena MLAs, led by the state's urban development minister Eknath Shinde, are camping in Guwahati in a bid to topple the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra.
Congress leader Kamal Nath is in the state to hold talks with Thackeray and another partner, the Nationalist Congress Party, to gauge the rebellion in the coalition.
Aaditya’s solo trip to Ayodhya Wednesday is significant since it marks a coming-of-age moment for the young Thackeray beginning to step out from the shadow of his father Uddhav.
Speaking during an event organised by Marathi daily 'Loksatta', Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray accused the BJP of deceiving Bal Thackeray when the two parties were still partners.
Shiv Sena was founded in 1966 as a ‘sons of the soil’ movement. Its trademark street protests took a backseat under Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray’s leadership, but not anymore.
BJP & Shiv Sena have also been battling for credit for two Mumbai metro lines, conceptualised during their coalition govt from 2014-2019. Metro lines inaugurated by CM Thackeray Saturday.
Under 'Shiv Bhojan', Maharashtra govt giveAs approvals to individuals & self-help groups to run centres that provide a full meal — including dal, roti, rice & vegetables — at Rs 10 per plate.
Officials say governance largely unaffected under Uddhav Thackeray’s keen eye despite him working from home, but experts say Shiv Sena's political image could take a beating.
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