Eknath Shinde: News
Eknath Shinde is an Indian politician who serves as the Cabinet Minister of Urban Development and Public Undertakings in the Maharashtra Government, as of 2021. He is a Shiv Sena member of the Legislative Assembly from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency of Thane. Shinde has been elected for two terms in the Thane Municipal Corporation and has also been consecutively elected for four terms in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He was born on February 9, 1964, in Maharashtra and had to leave education at an early age to earn livelihood for his family. After becoming a minister in 2014, he resumed his studies and earned his Bachelor in Arts degree. In the 1980s, he joined the Shiv Sena after coming under the influence of Anand Dighe and Bal Thackeray. Following this, he was appointed as the Shakha Pramukh of Kisan Nagar. In 1985, he also participated in the Maharashtra-Karnataka border agitation. In the 10 years as an MLA in the Legislative Assembly, Shinde continued to raise crucial issues such as The Cluster Development scheme, water scarcity, coastal security of Maharashtra, inflation, modernization of police force, Thane Metro, etc.
Video shows Sena MLA with cash-filled-luggage day after tax notice
A massive row had erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut shared a video of Shinde Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat, showing him sitting with luggage allegedly full of cash at his home.
Who's Sanjay Gaikwad? Shinde Sena MLA who slapped canteen staffer
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad from the Eknath Shinde faction is back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
License of Maharashtra canteen, where MLA slapped, punched staff, suspended
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the license of a canteen after an incident where a Shiv Sena MLA assaulted a staffer over stale food.
'Come to UP...Bihar': BJP MP dares Thackerays amid language row
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has dared Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray to attempt their alleged aggressive actions against Hindi-speaking people in other states.
'Kabootar khanas' in Mumbai to be shut down; know why
The Maharashtra government has ordered the immediate closure of all 51 "kabootar khanas" (pigeon feeding spots) in Mumbai.
Hundreds of Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Uttarakhand after cloudburst
Hundreds of pilgrims from Maharashtra are currently stranded in Uttarakhand after a cloudburst hit the Char Dham Yatra on June 28, 2025.
BJP rigged Maharashtra elections, claims Rahul Gandhi in op-ed
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of manipulating the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections.
'Boycott this baraat...': Raut slams delegation diplomacy on 'Operation Sindoor'
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has criticized the Indian government's decision to send seven all-party delegations to world capitals.
Why Turkish ground-handling firm 'Celebi' is facing Shiv Sena's heat
Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde faction has given Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport 10 days to end its contract with Turkish ground-handling giant Celebi NAS Airport Services.
Court grants Kunal Kamra protection from arrest but allows probe
The Bombay High Court has granted stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra protection from arrest in an FIR registered against him by the Mumbai Police.
Maharashtra contractors claim ₹89,000 crore unpaid dues: Here's why
Maharashtra's government has been accused by its own contractors and engineers of owing them a whopping ₹89,000 crore in unpaid dues.
Kunal Kamra prefers a mental hospital over joining 'Bigg Boss'
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra revealed that he was approached to join the upcoming season of the reality show Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan, but he turned down the offer.
Kunal Kamra challenges FIR over 'gaddar' comment in Bombay HC
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has moved the Bombay High Court to quash an FIR registered against him for allegedly making derogatory remarks targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
BookMyShow removes Kamra's content amid 'traitor' joke controversy; comedian responds
In a major development, BookMyShow has removed all content related to Kunal Kamra from its platform.
Shinde will now vet all Maharashtra files before reaching CM
In a major revamp of its administrative process, the Maharashtra government has decided that all official documents will now be routed through Deputy CM Eknath Shinde before they reach CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Kunal Kamra shares Ghibli-style tweet amid Eknath Shinde joke row
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has landed himself in a political controversy. The storm brewed after he took a dig at Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a recent show.
Prashant Kishor stands by 'friend' Kunal Kamra amid 'gaddar' row
Former election strategist and Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor has come out in support of comedian Kunal Kamra.
Vidyut Jammwal questions selective outrage; supports Kunal Kamra, slams KRK
Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal has come out in support of comedian Kunal Kamra in an explosive post on social media.
Shinde joke row: Kunal Kamra faces 3 cases in Mumbai
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is at the center of a legal controversy after he allegedly made derogatory comments against Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde.
Can art, stand-up comedy lead to hatred? SC says this
The Supreme Court has strongly upheld the right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the Constitution.
Kamra seeks transit anticipatory bail after FIRs over satirical video
Popular stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has moved the Madras High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail.
T-Series responds after Kunal Kamra accuses them of unfair blocking
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has accused Bollywood studio T-Series of unfairly blocking his controversial stand-up special Naya Bharat on YouTube over alleged copyright violations.
'Kunal Kamra also mocked Modi': Opposition questions BJP's selective outrage
The opposition has questioned why the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remained silent on Kunal Kamra's joke about Prime Minister Narendra Modi while reacting strongly to his parody song targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Kunal Kamra's new parody song targets FM Sitharaman
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has released yet another satirical video, this time targeting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Kunal Kamra receives 500+ death threats over Eknath Shinde joke
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has reportedly received over 500 death threats after his controversial gaddar (traitor) joke targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Kangana Ranaut calls out Kunal Kamra's joke as disrespectful
Actor Kangana Ranaut commented on comedian Kunal Kamra for his recent joke on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde.
Hansal Mehta backs Kunal Kamra, shares his own assault story
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has come out in defense of comedian Kunal Kamra, who has been facing backlash for his joke on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
Shinde reacts to vandalism over Kunal Kamra Joke; quotes Newton
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has reacted to the vandalism at Mumbai's Habitat studio by Shiv Sena workers over a joke by Kunal Kamra directed at him.
Kunal Kamra summoned by Mumbai police over Eknath Shinde joke
The Mumbai police have summoned comedian Kunal Kamra for making a joke against Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Kunal Kamra row: Maharashtra Congress chief likens Mahayuti to 'Taliban'
Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal has made a controversial comparison between the state's ruling party and the Taliban.
Everything about The Habitat—studio where Kunal Kamra mocked Eknath Shinde
Mumbai's popular comedy hub The Habitat has announced temporary closure following a controversial performance by Kunal Kamra.
Bulldozer action trends again: What SC says about such 'justice'
Bulldozer justice made headlines again as civic authorities in Maharashtra demolished parts of buildings that they claim are built in violation of the law.
Jaya Bachchan questions 'freedom of speech' amid Kunal Kamra's controversy
Samajwadi Party MP and veteran actor Jaya Bachchan has publicly defended stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra amid the raging row over his latest comments.
Kunal Kamra's controversial moments: From 'gaddar' jibe to Brahmin-Baniya affair
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has once again landed himself in a controversy, this time for calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a "gaddar" (traitor) at a recent performance in Mumbai.
BMC officials begin demolishing studio where Kunal Kamra mocked Shinde
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials arrived with hammers at the Unicontinental Hotel in Mumbai on Monday following a joke by comedian Kunal Kamra targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Kunal Kamra tells Mumbai Police he doesn't regret his remarks
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has reportedly told the Mumbai Police that he doesn't regret his controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde.
Maharashtra government reacts after Kunal Kamra's 'gaddar' jibe at Shinde
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has called for responsible dialogue after Shiv Sena supporters vandalized a Mumbai studio over comedian Kunal Kamra's jokes on Eknath Shinde.
Kunal Kamra row: FIR filed against Shiv Sena leaders
The controversy around comedian Kunal Kamra's latest standup special is heating up.
'Shocked...worried': Mumbai studio closes after vandalism over Kunal Kamra's jokes
Mumbai's famous stand-up comedy venue, Habitat Studio, has announced a temporary shutdown after Shiv Sena workers vandalized the venue.
Kunal Kamra calls Shinde 'gaddar;' Sena workers vandalize his venue
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is in hot waters after his 'joke' on Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde.