Uddhav Thackeray: News
04 Sep 2024
Sharad PawarNo need for MVA to announce CM face: Sharad Pawar
National Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has said that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) does not need to name a chief ministerial candidate before the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
01 Sep 2024
Maha Vikas AghadiWon't accept Modi's 'arrogant' apology for Shivaji statue collapse: Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of displaying arrogance while apologizing for the collapse of a statue of Maratha icon Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra.
30 Aug 2024
Ajit Pawar'Sitting next to Ajit Pawar makes me vomit': Sena leader
In a statement that has stirred controversy, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Tanaji Sawant said that his party's closeness with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) made him "vomit," describing it as an "allergic reaction."
24 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Badlapur sexual abuse case: Pawar, Thackeray participate in 'silent protest'
Leaders and members of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), a coalition comprising the Nationalist Congress Party ( Sharad Pawar faction), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray Faction), and Congress, staged protests across Maharashtra on Saturday.
23 Aug 2024
Bombay High CourtBadlapur assault case: FIR against school for violating POCSO Act
An FIR has been lodged against the school authorities in the ongoing investigation into the sexual assault of two minors in Badlapur town of Maharashtra's Thane district.
22 Jul 2024
Amit MalviyaCentre lifts decades-old ban on government officials joining RSS
The Centre has revoked a longstanding prohibition that barred government employees from engaging in activities organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh—the ideological fount of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
08 Jul 2024
Eknath ShindeMumbai hit-and-run: Six teams searching for Sena leader's absconding son
Police have deployed six teams to locate the absconding main accused in the Mumbai hit-and-run case Mihir Shah—son of Rajesh Shah, leader of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.
27 Jun 2024
Ajit PawarVideo: Rivals Thackeray, Fadnavis stuck together while waiting for lift
On the first day of the Maharashtra Assembly's monsoon session, political rivals Uddhav Thackeray and Devendra Fadnavis found themselves waiting for the same lift, an incident that has since gone viral.
18 Jun 2024
Rahul Gandhi'Want to discuss…': Maliwal writes to INDIA over assault case
The Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, has written a letter to Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Uddhav Thackeray, and the Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav over her assault case.
15 Jun 2024
Ajit PawarWhy Sharad Pawar 'thanked' PM Modi at MVA press conference
Leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), including Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, and Prithviraj Chavan, held a press conference in Mumbai on Saturday to thank the public for their support in the Lok Sabha elections.
08 Jun 2024
Ajit PawarPraful Patel regains ₹180cr property sezied by ED, here's why
A Mumbai court has nullified an Enforcement Directorate (ED) order to attach properties worth over ₹180 crore owned by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel.
05 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiBJP fails to get majority: Cabinet, NDA, INDIA meetings today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to form the government for a third consecutive term after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a simple majority in the 543-member Lok Sabha.
11 May 2024
Narendra Modi'Join NDA': PM Modi advises Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray to join the Bhartiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
21 Apr 2024
Amit ShahThackeray's Sena receives notice for theme song mentioning Goddess Bhavani
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena over the use of the word "Bhavani" in the party's newly released theme song.
09 Apr 2024
Sharad PawarMaharashtra: MVA announces seat distribution for Lok Sabha elections
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Tuesday unveiled its seat-sharing agreement for the Lok Sabha elections.
03 Apr 2024
Sanjay NirupamCongress's action against Sanjay Nirupam for remarks against INDIA ally
The Maharashtra division of the Congress is reportedly preparing a proposal to expel party leader Sanjay Nirupam, following his recent controversial remarks about ally Shiv Sena (UBT).
27 Mar 2024
Congress PartyBreak alliance with Uddhav Thackeray's Sena in Maharashtra: Congress leader
Trouble appears to be brewing among the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance partners in Maharashtra.
27 Mar 2024
Shiv Sena (UBT)2024 Lok Sabha polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) releases first list
The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday released its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
19 Mar 2024
Bal Thackeray2024 polls: BJP may ally with Raj Thackery, say reports
The Bharatiya Janata Party is in talks with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray to explore a potential alliance in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
13 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra: BJP, allies resolve deadlock, Ajit's NCP gets 4 seats
The Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra—led by the Bharatiya Janata Party—has likely reached a new settlement in its seat-sharing talks for the 2024 general elections.
10 Mar 2024
Congress PartyMaharashtra: Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) confront over Mumbai Northwest seat
Cracks seemed to have emerged in the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc in Maharashtra ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
09 Feb 2024
MumbaiWho was 'Mauris Bhai'? Man who shot Shiv Sena leader
Abhishek Ghosalkar, former corporator of Shiv Sena (UBT), was shot dead in Mumbai during a Facebook live on Thursday, allegedly by his old rival Mauris Noronha, who later shot himself fatally.
17 Jan 2024
Eknath ShindeHC notice to Maharashtra Speaker, others on Shinde faction's pleas
Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar and the 14 MLAs of the Uddhav Thackeray faction on petitions filed by the Eknath Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena.
10 Jan 2024
Shiv SenaEknath Shinde faction is real Shiv Sena: Maharashtra speaker
The Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Rahul Narwekar, ruled on Wednesday that the Eknath Shinde-led faction was the real Shiv Sena when rival factions of the party emerged in June 2022.
01 Jan 2024
Ram MandirOnly devotees of Ram invited: Ram Mandir priest slams Thackeray
Acharya Satyendra Das, the head priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple or Ram Mandir, slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray after he claimed he was not invited to the temple's consecration ceremony on January 22.
Amid MP suspensions, INDIA to hold 4th meeting in Delhi
At a time when over 140 opposition MPs have been suspended from the Parliament, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is convening a crucial meeting in New Delhi.
01 Nov 2023
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Maratha quota protests intensify; two youths climb mobile tower
Two individuals climbed a 300-foot mobile tower in Dharashiv, Maharashtra, on Wednesday, refusing to descend until their reservation demands are addressed.
09 Oct 2023
Ajit PawarSC to hear NCP plea on rebels' disqualification on Friday
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction on Friday.
11 Sep 2023
Ram MandirBJP invokes Bal Thackeray on Uddhav's 'Godhra 2' remark
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has sparked a controversy by suggesting a "Godhra-like" situation could occur after the Ram Temple's inauguration in Ayodhya in 2024.
01 Sep 2023
Lok Sabha ElectionsKey agendas of INDIA bloc's day-2 meeting in Mumbai
Leaders of around 28 different opposition political parties participated in the day-one meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc in Mumbai on Thursday to chalk out a roadmap for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
14 Aug 2023
Ajit PawarSharad Pawar-Ajit Pawar meeting ahead of INDIA talks triggers row
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's meeting with his uncle and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday has sparked a fresh political row in the state.
19 Jul 2023
Ajit PawarMaharashtra: Thackeray meets Ajit Pawar day after opposition alliance talks
Maharashtra's former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met former ally and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Wednesday.
19 Jul 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Jeetega Bharat': Opposition finalizes tagline after alliance name
After announcing the alliance name "INDIA," the opposition parties have finalized "Jeetega Bharat" (India will win) as their coalition's tagline.
14 Jul 2023
Shiv SenaShiv Sena MLAs disqualification: SC issues notice to Maharashtra speaker
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar after Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MLA Sunil Prabhu filed a petition asking Narwekar to expedite the decision on the disqualification of the rebel MLAs.
11 Jul 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra: BJP leader calls Uddhav Thackeray 'chief of hijras'
The political battle in Maharashtra intensified further on Tuesday as Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Nitesh Narayan Rane called former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray the "chief of hijras (eunuchs)."
08 Jul 2023
Eknath ShindeMaharashtra: 54 MLAs get 7-day deadline to avoid disqualification
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Saturday reportedly issued notices to 54 MLAs—including 40 from the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and 14 legislators of the Shiv Sena (UBT)—seeking their response to disqualification petitions against them.
04 Jul 2023
Sharad PawarMumbai to witness 'Pawar v/s Pawar' showdown on Wednesday
Mumbai is all set to witness a show of strength from two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The uncle-nephew duo of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar convened meetings of all party legislators on Wednesday to garner support for the respective factions.
24 Jun 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Probe PM CARES Fund: Uddhav Thackeray hits out at ED
Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday reportedly lashed out at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for taking action against his close aides in the alleged jumbo COVID-19 facility scam.
23 Jun 2023
MumbaiMumbai COVID-19 scam: ED seizes valuables worth Rs. 3 crore
In the raids conducted in an alleged money laundering case linked to the Mumbai COVID-19 scam case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs. 68.65 lakh in cash along with jewelry worth Rs. 2.46 crore.
22 Jun 2023
Brihanmumbai Municipal CorporationBMC demolishes 'illegal' Shiv Sena (UBT) office, party workers protest
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday demolished an "unauthorized" and "illegal" office of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) in Bandra East, Mumbai.
21 Jun 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Mumbai COVID-19 field hospital scam: ED raids Thackeray's, Raut's aides
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday raided 15 locations in Mumbai and surrounding areas in an alleged money laundering case linked to the COVID-19 field hospital scam case.
20 Jun 2023
Sanjay RautShiv Sena (UBT) seeks UN recognition for 'World Traitors Day'
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday petitioned the United Nations to declare June 20 as "World Traitors Day" to mark the treachery on the original Shiv Sena by Eknath Shinde—now the Maharashtra Chief Minister—and 40 other MLAs.
30 May 2023
Shiv Sena22 MLAs, 9 MPs may quit Shiv Sena: Thackeray's mouthpiece
The Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Uddhav Thackeray, has claimed that 22 MLAs and nine Lok Sabha MPs from Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena were unhappy with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and could resign from the party.
24 May 2023
MumbaiEx-Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi critically ill, in partial coma
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi's condition continues to be critical, a statement by Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre said on Wednesday.
24 May 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi ordinance row: Uddhav Thackeray assures support to Arvind Kejriwal
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal in Mumbai on Wednesday and assured him of support in his battle against the Centre's ordinance to control Delhi's bureaucracy.
23 May 2023
MumbaiEx-Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi hospitalized due to brain tumor complications
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi was rushed to the PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, after he reportedly complained of feeling uneasy on Monday night.
16 May 2023
Ajit PawarDisqualification of 16 MLAs won't topple Maharashtra government: Ajit Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has remarked the disqualification of 16 MLAs from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly would not actually topple CM Eknath Shinde's government.
11 May 2023
Shiv SenaCan't restore Thackeray government: SC on Shiv Sena rift
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it cannot restore the Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra as Thackeray stepped down from the post without facing a floor test.
05 May 2023
Mamata BanerjeeMission 2024: Kejriwal, Thackeray, Banerjee, Pawar to attend opposition meeting
A pivotal meeting between opposition leaders is set to take place in Patna in the third week of May after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee proposed it to her Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar, according to reports.
28 Apr 2023
Shiv SenaSC junks transfer of Shiv Sena's assets to Shinde faction
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition seeking a direction to the Maharashtra government to transfer the assets of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) to the faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
24 Apr 2023
Sanjay RautElections can happen any time, prepared for it: Uddhav Thackeray
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said that elections in the state could happen at any time now and asserted his party, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), was prepared for it.
18 Apr 2023
Ajit PawarMaharashtra: NCP's Ajit Pawar rubbishes reports of him joining BJP
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar on Tuesday rejected reports of him planning to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with 40 MLAs as just rumors.
17 Apr 2023
Eknath Shinde11 die due to heat stroke at Maharashtra award event
In an absolutely shocking incident, the "Maharashtra Bhushan" award event on Sunday in Navi Mumbai turned tragic after at least 11 people died and nearly 50 others were hospitalized after they suffered heat stroke during the ceremony, NDTV reported.
08 Apr 2023
Ajit PawarMaharashtra: Political crisis looms as NCP's Ajit Pawar, MLAs missing
Maharashtra seems to be on the verge of yet another political crisis after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar and seven party MLAs reportedly went missing.
01 Mar 2023
Maharashtra'Follow what we say,' Shinde group warns Thackeray's MLAs
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction issued a veiled warning to the MLAs associated with Uddhav Thackeray group, saying action would be taken against those who refuse to obey.
26 Feb 2023
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Shiv Sena's Shinde faction-BJP, MVA lock horns in bypolls
Amid the ongoing political conflict between CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction and Uddhav Thackeray's group in Maharashtra, voting for Kasba Peth and Pimpri Chinchwad Assembly bypolls began on Sunday.
22 Feb 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSetback for Thackeray; Shiv Sena symbol to stay with Shinde
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to award the Shiv Sena name and "bow and arrow" symbol to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led faction.
21 Feb 2023
Sonu NigamSonu Nigam spotted at Mumbai airport after manhandling saga
Singer Sonu Nigam is in the headlines after he was manhandled at a concert on Monday. The famous Bollywood singer was performing at a concert in Chembur when a man (identified to be a local MLA's son) manhandled the singer's team.
21 Feb 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court to hear Thackeray's plea against ECI order tomorrow
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear Uddhav Thackeray's petition against the Election Commission of India (ECI) order recognizing Eknath Shinde's faction as the real Shiv Sena.
21 Feb 2023
Sonu NigamSonu Nigam attacked at concert; Shiv Sena MLA's son booked
Popular playback singer Sonu Nigam and his team were allegedly attacked by a politician's son during a concert in Mumbai's Chembur area. The episode reportedly took place on Monday night, leaving one injured.
20 Feb 2023
Eknath ShindeShiv Sena row: Thackeray likely readying online battle with Shinde
Is Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction preparing for a new online battle with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's group after losing the party name and symbol following the Election Commission of India's (ECI) order?
20 Feb 2023
Shiv Sena'Mogambo Khush Hua': Thackeray targets Shah over Shiv Sena row
After the Election Commission of India (ECI) allotted the Shiv Sena's name and symbol to Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's faction, ex-CM Uddhav Thackeray hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, accusing it of "stealing" his father's legacy.
19 Feb 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaThackeray to move SC after losing Shiv Sena name, symbol
Uddhav Thackeray is set to approach the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday to seek a stay on an order by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday, ruling the faction headed by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde as the "real Shiv Sena."
19 Feb 2023
Sanjay RautShiv Sena name, symbol sold for Rs. 2,000cr: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut alleged on Sunday that a Rs. 2,000 crore transaction took place to buy the name and "bow and arrow" symbol of the Shiv Sena.
18 Feb 2023
Shiv SenaUddhav Thackeray loses Shiv Sena's name, symbol to Eknath Shinde
The battle over the claim of being the "real" Shiv Sena between the party's two factions has taken a new turn.
12 Feb 2023
Droupadi MurmuPresident Murmu accepts Koshyari's resignation, Ramesh Bais appointed Maharashtra governor
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Ramesh Bais as the new governor of Maharashtra on Sunday after accepting the resignation of Bhagat Singh Koshyari from the post.
23 Jan 2023
Shiv SenaBMC polls: Thackeray announces alliance with Ambedkar's grandson's party VBA
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday announced an alliance between his faction of the Shiv Sena and Prakash Ambedkar's party Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA).
