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Even if I die, I will not abandon Hindutva: Uddhav Thackeray
Nashik, April 16: Shiv Sena UBT President Uddhav Thackeray said on Wednesday that he has left the BJP and not Hindutva, adding, “Even if I die, I will not abandon Hindutva.”
Maha Cabinet clears amendments for removal of presidents of municipal councils, municipal panchayats & industrial towns
Mumbai, April 15: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the amendment to the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Municipal Panchayats and Industrial Towns Act, 1965, empowering the members to remove the presidents of Municipal Councils, Municipal Panchayats and Industrial Towns.
Maha govt to take action against those insulting national heroes: CM Fadnavis
Raigad Fort, April 12: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that the state government will frame strict rules to take stern action against those who insult national heroes and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Amit Shah, Fadnavis pay humble tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort
Raigad, April 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid humble tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 345th death anniversary. His visit also comes during the centenary celebration of the renovation of the Shivajiraje's mausoleum.
Amit Shah to visit Raigad fort, likely to meet top Mahayuti leaders in Pune
Pune, April 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit the historic Raigad Fort today to pay respects to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his death anniversary and the centenary celebration of the renovation of the Shivajiraje's mausoleum.
I don't respond to those who speak like idiots Devendra Fadnavis on Digvijay Singh's RSS conspiracy remark
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday lashed out at Congress leader Digvijay Singh over the latter's controversial remark back in 2010 regarding the 26/11 Mumbai attack and said, "I dont respond to those who speak like idiots."
HM Amit Shah to visit Raigad Fort in Maharashtra tomorrow
Mumbai, April 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to Maharashtra from Friday evening to pay tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Raigad Fort and attend various functions.
Former cricketer Kedar Jadhav joins BJP
Mumbai, April 8: Ahead of the upcoming civic body elections, former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of state unit chief and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and former minister and state executive president Ravindra Chavan.
Kunal Kamra vs BookMyShow: A closer look at the delisting controversy
Mumbai, April 8: Comedian Kunal Kamra has become the focus of a fresh controversy following reports that his shows were removed from the ticketing platform BookMyShow.
Kunal Kamra controversy: Ticketing platform responds to comedian's delisting allegations
Mumbai, April 7: The ticketing platform BookMyShow has released a statement addressing a controversy involving comedian Kunal Kamra, after he was delisted from their platform. This comes after the comedian’s open letter to the platform. On Sunday, Kunal took to his X, and shared in his letter that by de-listing him, the platform has prevented him from accessing the audience whom he has performed for close to a decade.
Maha minister bats for name change of Khultabad, where Aurangzeb's tomb is located, to Ratnapur
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, April 7: The Maharashtra Minister of Social Justice and the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar ‘District Guardian Minister’ Sanjay Shirsat on Monday said that the Khultabad, where Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb is situated, will be renamed as Ratnapur.
Cong seeks expulsion of Maha minister over 'insensitive' remarks about farmers
Mumbai, April 5: The Congress has accused Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate of repeatedly insulting the farmers and demanded his "immediate expulsion" from the state Cabinet.
Maha govt, Raj Thackeray on same page for respect of Marathi language: Minister Uday Samant
Mumbai, April 5: Minister of Marathi Language Uday Samant on Saturday said the Maharashtra government and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray share the same view that everyone living in the state should be able to speak Marathi, while also respecting all other languages.
Uddhav Thackeray has betrayed Balasaheb's ideals, says Bawankule on Waqf Bill
Pune, April 5: Maharashtra BJP president and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule here on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of betraying the ideals and vision of his father, Balasaheb Thackeray, by opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Ajit Pawar's support for Waqf Bill sign of his helplessness for power: Congress
Mumbai, April 4: Maharashtra unit Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal on Friday claimed that Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar has completely surrendered to the BJP for the sake of power by supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Proven they've completely abandoned Hindutva and ideals of Balasaheb: Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray on Waqf Bill
Mumbai, April 3: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing him of abandoning Hindutva and Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology.
Nothing wrong in agitating for Marathi, says Maharashtra CM but warns against lawlessness
Mumbai, April 2: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that while there is nothing wrong with agitating for the promotion of the Marathi language in Maharashtra, it should remain within the bounds of the law.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill not against religious beliefs of any community: Maha CM
Mumbai, April 2: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the Waqf (Amended) Bill has given representation to women in the Waqf Board, which is a very progressive step.
'PM Modi in 2029 too': Maha CM Fadnavis shoots down Sanjay Raut's claims of change
Mumbai, March 31: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday held that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is quite capable and there is no need to find his successor now, rejecting Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut's claims that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) would decide who comes after him and could be someone from Maharashtra.
Aurangzeb's tomb a protected monument, but won't allow its glorification: CM Fadnavis
Nagpur, March 31: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday discarded the demand for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, saying it is a protected monument but won’t allow its glorification.
Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar pays tribute to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on his death anniversary in Pune
Pune, March 29: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited the memorial of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and paid tribute and his respects to the prominent king of the Maratha Empire in Pune on Saturday.
Uddhav has become the leader of 'Aurangzeb fan club': Maharashtra Minister
Mumbai, March 27: Maharashtra BJP chief and state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday shot back at Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray accusing him of abandoning Hindutva, saying that he has no right to talk about Hindutva as he has become the leader of Aurangzeb fan club.
Not 'Saugat-e-Modi' but 'Saugat-e-Power': Uddhav Thackeray takes dig at BJP
Mumbai, March 27: Shiv Sena UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday took a swipe at the BJP over 'Saugat-e-Modi' campaign, terming the initiative of the ruling party as 'Saugat-e-Power'.
Oppn busy with Aurangzeb & Kunal Kamra, govt discussed farmers and workers, claims Maha CM
Mumbai, March 26: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday claimed that the government discussed a range of issues, including farmers and workers and the Budget proposals during the Assembly session, while opposition was busy with non-issues like Aurangzeb and Kunal Kamra.
Shiv Sena (UBT) withdraws no-confidence motion against Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde
Mumbai, March 27: In a significant political development, Shiv Sena (UBT) has withdrawn the no-confidence motion against Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde.
Oppn slams Maha govt for taking up Aurangzeb grave and Kamra show, bypassing core issues
Mumbai, March 26: After the conclusion of the four-week budget session of the Maharashtra Legislature on Wednesday, the opposition strongly criticised the Mahayuti government for devoting more time to the Aurangzeb grave or Kunal Kamra show, bypassing the core issues during the session.
Those who consider Shiv Sainiks as trash have not recovered from the high voltage shock: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, March 26: Shiv Sena leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday, led a scathing attack against the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-UBT, saying that everyone has abandoned those who consider ordinary Shiv Sainiks as garbage, and that they have not yet recovered from the high-voltage shock caused by the electricity generated from garbage.
Kamra row: Criticism, soul of democracy trampled, says Shiv Sena(UBT)
Mumbai, March 26: Shiv Sena(UBT) has slammed the Mahayuti government, Mumbai Police and the Shiv Sena over the ransacking of the studio over the controversial remarks by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, saying that the criticism, which is the soul of democracy as advocated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been trampled.
Unfortunate...law should take action: CM Yogi Adityanath on Kunal Kamra row
Lucknow, March 26: Standup artiste Kunal Kamra, whose alleged disparaging remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has sparked an uproar has drawn sharp criticism from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
People will change govt if you try to change Constitution, Oppn warns Mahayuti
Mumbai, March 25: The Congress Legislature Party leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, on Tuesday warned the Mahayuti government that if any attempt is made to change the Constitution, the people will change the government.”
Our CM has said action will be taken as per law: Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar on Kunal Kamra row
Mumbai, March 26: Amid a row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who has been in the eye of the storm for his remarks at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar stated Tuesday that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that action will be taken as per the law.
People are giving more attention to Kunal Kamra than he deserves: Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant
Mumbai, March 25: Amid a row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who has been in the eye of the storm over his jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant said on Tuesday that the latter is getting more attention than he deserves.
Who are these people, we should think where society is heading: Kangana Ranaut slams Kunal Kamra
New Delhi, March 25: Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut slammed standup artist Kunal Kamra for his alleged disparaging remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Kunal Kamra spoke against law, tried to insult a leader: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
New Delhi, March 25: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has criticised stand-up artiste Kunal Kamra for his remarks allegedly targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde saying that he has spoken against the law and tried to insult a leader.
Dy CM Shinde on Kunal Kamra: Taken 'supari' and action causes reaction
Mumbai, March 25: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his first reaction to stand-up comedian Kunal Karma's controversial remarks against him, has said the latter made the statement after taking 'supari (contract) and every action has a reaction.
Devendra Fadnavis reveals inside story of 2014 Shiv Sena-BJP alliance breakup
Mumbai, March 25: In a major revelation, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared the inside story of the dramatic fallout between Shiv Sena and BJP in 2014. Speaking at the felicitation ceremony of Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur, Fadnavis, for the first time opened up about the negotiations and the factors that led to the breakdown of the alliance.
Congress slams Maha govt over vandalism of studio following Kunal Kamra's remarks
Mumbai, March 24: Maharashtra Congress on Monday slammed the state government after the Shiv Sena activists vandalised the studio after comedian Kunal Kamra referred to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a “traitor”.
Kamra did not name anyone, Sena workers reacted unnecessarily: Thackerays
Mumbai, March 24: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, Uddhav Thackeray, on Monday claimed that stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra expressed the true feelings of the people who feel betrayed by those who are stealing. His son Aaditya stated that as the comedian did not take anyone’s name the Shiv Sena activists had no reason to get angry.
Political storm intensifies over comedian Kamra's 'traitor' jibe at Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, March 24: The political storm over comedian Kunal Kamra's alleged mocking of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde intensified on Monday with tremors being felt in Parliament premises and across Maharashtra.
2024 elections have shown who is traitor, says CM Fadnavis on action against Kunal Kamra (Ld)
Mumbai, March 24: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday assured stern action against Kunal Kamra and also said the government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the Constitution and freedom of speech.