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Topic: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena is a Hindu right-wing party founded in 1966 by Bal Thackeray, then a political cartoonist, in Maharashtra. The party fought for the rights of the Marathis in the face of a wave of immigration from Kerala and other southern states in the 1960s. But from pro-Maratha, it soon took on the image of being a pro-Hindu party, and has faced charges of inciting hate and participating in the violence, leading up to the Bombay riots of 1992-1993.

In alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Shiv Sena came to power in Maharashtra in 1995. The alliance remained till 2019, except for a brief breakup in 2014. It was in 2019, that the Shiv Sena, now under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray, decided to break with the BJP, and joined hands with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) — parties ideologically opposed to it. This led to a split in 2022, when another Shiv Sena emerged under Eknath Shinde.

Rebellion, though, is not new to the party. The Sena split in 1991 when senior leader Chhagan Bhujbal quit along with many MLAs and workers. Then, in 2005, Narayan Rane quit and took several lawmakers along with him. Uddhav Thackeray’s cousin, Raj, left the party along with several lawmakers and workers in 2006.

Bringing down elected govt with money is treachery, says Shiv Sena on Rajasthan govt crisis

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In its mouthpiece 'Saamana', Sena said Centre's probe into the telephone tapping episode was right but also asked what was the emergency that led Gehlot govt to it.

Shiv Sena scion Aaditya Thackeray takes lead role in govt matters & not all are pleased

Haima Deshpande -
From Covid decisions to matters regarding education or sports, Shiv Sena dynast Aaditya Thackeray has emerged as his CM father’s chief adviser for everything.

Shiv Sena targets BJP over Rajasthan politics, accuses it of encouraging horse trading

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In its mouthpiece Saamana, the party asked BJP what it would achieve with the political misadventure in the "desert", and said this would turn the India's democracy into a desert.

No differences in Maharashtra govt, media creating stories to fill space, says Sharad Pawar

Manasi Phadke -
In an interview with Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana, NCP chief Sharad Pawar says there is no unhappiness among the three parties that constitute the Maha Vikas Aghadi govt. 

Shiv Sena hails ‘victory’ against coronavirus in Dharavi as cases come down to single digit

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With the highest population density in Maharashtra, Dharavi had 491 cases in April with a growth rate of 12% when cases were doubling every 18 days.

‘Our culture is we…won’t go back on words’ — CM Uddhav taunts BJP on Sena foundation day

Manasi Phadke -
Addressing Shiv Sena leaders, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said the party has not changed its ideology.

Thackerays shine as Shiv Sena turns ruler from rebel, but party makes ‘zero political gains’

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There’s been no political gain for Shiv Sena despite being in power as only the Thackerays’ have been visible, while other Sena ministers and cadre have been in the shadows.

Shiv Sena mouthpiece slams Congress, airs Maharashtra ruling alliance’s dirty laundry

Haima Deshpande -
An editorial in Saamana has said the disgruntlement voiced by Congress ministers of not being part of the government’s decision-making process is ‘unwarranted’.

Actor Sonu Sood propped up by BJP to show us in poor light: Shiv Sena

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In his weekly column 'Rokhthok' in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana', Sanjay Raut questioned Sonu Sood's sudden rise on Maharashtra social scene during lockdown.

‘Baba, you have to accept the challenge’: Aaditya Thackeray said after Pawar wanted Uddhav as CM

Sudhir Suryawanshi -
In Checkmate: How BJP Won and Lost Maharashtra, Sudhir Suryawanshi writes about why Uddhav Thackeray took it upon himself to secure the future of his family and his party.
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