File photo of Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Ganesh Naik during a ‘Janata Darbar’, in Navi Mumbai. (Pic credit: PTI) THANE: Forests minister and BJP politician Ganesh Naik announced his second ‘janta darbar‘ in the city next month following the response received to the inaugural event on Monday, which saw over 550 applications.While political observers…
Navi Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Ganesh Naik during a ‘Janata Darbar’, in Navi Mumbai. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Forest Minister and BJP leader Ganesh Naik will hold a ‘janata darbar‘ in Thane on Monday, a move that has stirred political speculation given Thane’s status as deputy chief minister and Shiv Sena chief…
Former chief minister Eknath Shinde NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde has once again sent a strong message to his political opponents and allies alike, warning them not to underestimate him. Reflecting on his political journey and the 2022 rebellion that reshaped the state’s leadership, Shinde asserted that he is not just any…
MUMBAI: The cold war between CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde took a new turn Monday with the home department held by the CM downgrading security cover for over 20 Shiv Sena MLAs who are not ministers from Y+ category to just one constable and withdrawing cover given to some other Sena netas.In…
NEW DELHI: The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is facing internal tensions after Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) president Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde at an event in Delhi. The move has not gone down well with the Shiv Sena (UBT), with senior party leader Sanjay Raut strongly criticising Pawar for…
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Sunday stopped his convoy to assist an injured biker. The incident occurred while Shinde was travelling through Mumbai, and a video of the act was shared by his office on X. The post highlighted Shinde’s gesture, stating, “Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde…
NEW DELHI: Months after the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Sena vs Sena fight continued as Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray held separate events in a show of strength on the birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Addressing a rally in Mumbai, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde said, “The ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray…
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena has stepped up to support former cricketer Vinod Kambli, who is presently receiving treatment at Aakriti Hospital in Thane. The OSD of deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, Mangesh Chivate, met with Kambli and gave him a full assurance of the party’s support and assistance. The player will receive a total of…
NAGPUR: CM Devendra Fadnavis announced on Saturday that his govt has launched stringent action against illegal Bangladeshi migrants and this includes deportation from Mumbai and other parts of the state.Talking to reporters after conclusion of the winter assembly session, Fadnavis, accompanied by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and other ministers, outlined key legislative achievements. Both…
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis retained the home ministry along with law and judiciary in the newly sworn-in Maharashtra government, while deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde was entrusted with urban development, housing, and public works. Meanwhile, deputy chief minister and NCP ally Ajit Pawar has been allocated the finance ministry.The portfolio announcement late…
