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Amit Shah Holds Late-Night Meet On Maharashtra Seat Tangle, Talks Positive: Sources

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Amit Shah Holds Late-Night Meet On Maharashtra Seat Tangle, Talks Positive: Sources

Of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in the state, the BJP wants 30, said sources. Mumbai: Finalising seat-sharing in Maharashtra, which sends the second-highest number of MPs to the Lok Sabha, has proven to be tricky for the National Democratic Alliance, with all three key partners – the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit…

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Maratha Reservation Activist Manoj Jarange Speaks To Eknath Shinde, Ends Hunger Strike

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Manoj Jarange was on an indefinite hunger strike at his native Antarwali Sarati village (File) Mumbai: Amid incidents of violence over the Maratha reservation issue in parts of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday called activist Manoj Jarange over the phone and assured a concrete decision on giving Kunbi certificates to the Maratha community…

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Eknath Shinde Meets Governor As Maratha Quota Protests Turn Violent

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Eknath Shinde was at Raj Bhavan for 45 minutes Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Governor Ramesh Bais late Monday evening to apprise him of the developments related to the Maratha quota stir, which descended into violence and arson in several places during the day. A CMO official said the meeting was a “routine…

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Eknath Shinde To Remain Chief Minister Even If Disqualified: Devendra Fadnavis

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“The next election is going to be contested under his leadership only.” Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will not be disqualified and in case that happens, he will be elected as an MLC and will retain his post. The Supreme Court on October 17 granted state assembly…

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Sharad Pawar’s Dig At Eknath Shinde On Maratha Quota

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Mr Pawar said Mr Jarange couldn’t be blamed for starting the hunger strike. Raigad: Amid mounting pressure on the Maharashtra government over the Maratha quota issue, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Friday took a swipe at Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, saying one should not make a promise if it cannot be fulfilled. His…

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PM Should Meet Fasting Activist, Resolve Maratha Quota Issue: Uddhav Thackeray

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PM Should Meet Fasting Activist, Resolve Maratha Quota Issue: Uddhav Thackeray

PM Narendra Modi visited Maharashtra on Thursday. Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange and resolve the issue of reservation for the community. Mr Thackeray was speaking to reporters here, a day after Mr Jarange launched an indefinite fast in Jalna…

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“Uddhav Thackeray Wanted To Become Chief Minister Since 2004, But…”: Eknath Shinde

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“They (Uddhav) wear many masks and do things subtly with a straight face, Eknath Shinde said. Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday claimed that Uddhav Thackeray nurtured the ambition to become the CM since 2004 but things didn’t work out. Addressing the annual Dussehra rally of Shiv Sena led by him at Azad…

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“Need Strong Government, But Not Of Any One Party”: Uddhav Thackeray

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“Need Strong Government, But Not Of Any One Party”: Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said the country needs a strong government but not of “one party with brute majority”, and batted for a coalition rule. Speaking at his party’s annual Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai, he said when the “chair” (of ruler) is unstable, the country becomes…

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Uddhav Thackeray May “Hug Hamas” For Power: Eknath Shinde’s Fierce Attack

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“Uddhav Thackeray Wanted To Become Chief Minister Since 2004, But…”: Eknath Shinde

State government is committed to granting quota to Marathas, Eknath Shinde said. Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray saying he buried the Hindutva ideology of Bal Thackeray for power and joined hands with Congress and socialist parties. Addressing a massive gathering at…

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Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde At Dussehra Rallies

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Uddhav Thackeray vs Eknath Shinde At Dussehra Rallies

Mumbai: The show of strength between Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray on Dussehra day — customary since Shiv Sena split — continued this year too. With months to go before the Lok Sabha elections, the two leaders attacked each other in strong language, “Ravan” and “General Dyer” being some of…

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