Marathi voters were always Shiv Sena's key electorate, helping it win successive civic polls. But in last 2 decades, many staked claim to this voter base, including MNS & BJP.
Shiv Sena (UBT) terms Rahul Narwekar’s verdict in favour of Eknath Shinde-led faction as ‘political fixed-game’, plans to appeal in SC, & ride on sympathy wave before polls.
Rahul Narwekar Wednesday gave his verdict on disqualification petitions filed against each other by the two rival Shiv Sena factions that emerged after Eknath Shinde rebelled in June 2022.
Raut said that the party has been contesting on 23 seats in the past and there would be no change in the seat-sharing ratio in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
In letter to the poll body, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader asks if EC has 'relaxed' its code of conduct. This comes after Amit Shah promised a trip to Ayodhya to MP's people if BJP retains power.
BJP, Shinde Sena & Ajit Pawar-led NCP claim they 'won in 1,700 panchayats'. Opposition's making counterclaims, but analysts warn against putting too much weight on panchayat polls.
Maharashtra govt has ordered fresh Kunbi caste certificates to be issued to eligible Maratha community members, paving way for them to avail reservation benefits under OBC category.
CJI had headed bench that heard Sena vs Sena tussle, and had also pulled up Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar for delay in hearing disqualification petitions of the rival factions.
The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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