Though there have been talks of reunion earlier, this time Uddhav has reacted positively towards Raj’s overtures. Raj had parted ways with Shiv Sena in 2005 to float MNS.
The estranged cousins' remarks come at a time when their respective parties have mounted an attack against the 'Hindi imposition' by the BJP-led government in the state.
Editorial further talks about how Modi-Shah duo established themselves when Nitin Gadkari was the BJP chief. But then later through conspiracy, Gadkari was removed, it adds.
Editorial in Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana credits Maharashtra CM Fadnavis for cutting out ‘fixers and brokers’ from govt, slams Shinde for supposed graft and rot that had set in.
Focus will be on building party at grassroots-level, say leaders. Exercise to cover Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Beed, among others, followed by stock-taking.
Heads of both factions were speaking at separate events to mark Bal Thackeray’s birthday. Shinde wishes to take his party to every household, while Uddhav insists his Hindutva is ‘clean’.
Shiv Sena (UBT) says that its decision to contest independently will not impact MVA’s future. However, it continues to trade barbs with Congress & interact closely with the BJP.
On the face of it, Shiv Sena (UBT) maintains that Saamana editorial is nothing more than 'basic civility in politics' keeping the good of Maharashtra in mind.
With Mumbai civic polls likely to be the next big test, Shiv Sena (UBT) wants to shed ‘Muslim league’ tag, experts say. But party says Hindutva has always been a part of its ideology.
Trinamool’s Mahua Moitra berated the former judge for inviting Modi to a Ganpati puja at his home, and for his remark that he prayed to a deity before Ayodhya verdict.
RBI Handbook of Statistics shows state’s GSDP has more than doubled in past decade, finishing second behind Maharashtra. It has performed well across health & education parameters as well.
It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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