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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale blames Sanjay Raut for split in Shiv Sena

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale has blamed Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut for the split in the party

ED issues fresh summons to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut for July 27

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fresh summons to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut to appear before it on July 27 in Mumbai for questioning in a money-laundering case.

Shiv Sena workers from Uddhav Thackeray-led faction attacked in Kalyan

A worker of the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena was attacked by unidentified persons at Kalyan in Thane district on Wednesday morning, said police

ED summons Sanjay Raut for questioning again in money laundering case

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut was to appear before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities involving the re-development of a Mumbai 'chawl'

Speaker Om Birla names Rahul Shewale as Shiv Sena leader in Lok Sabha

At least 12 Lok Sabha members of the Shiv Sena had written to the Speaker, urging him to appoint Shewale as their leader in the Lower House, expressing no confidence in the incumbent Vinayak Raut

Rebellion in Shiv Sena unmasked hatred against Thackeray family: Aaditya

"The truth is thus coming out. It also means everyone of them (rebels) used to lie when they claimed to have respect towards the Thackeray family," said Aaditya Thackeray.

Speaker has recognised Rahul Shewale as Sena leader in Lok Sabha: Shinde

Speaking to reporters here, Shinde said Shiv Sena MPs have supported his stand to uphold the ideals of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

Month after revolt by MLAs, 12 Shiv Sena MPs join Maha CM Eknath Shinde

After offering allegiance to Shinde, the group of 12 Shiv Sena MPs called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and are understood to have submitted a letter with various demands, this afternoon.

Ready for fight over symbol, party, Sanjay Raut after facing rebellion

Faced by a rebellion in its ranks, senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said the party was ready for a fight over the symbol and control of the organisation

Uddhav sacks Ramdas Kadam, ex-MP Adsul for 'anti-party' activities

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Monday sacked senior leader Ramdas Kadam and former MP Anandrao Adsul for indulging in "anti-party" activities

Sanjay Raut junks claims of Shiv Sena MPs joining Eknath Shinde camp

In Mumbai, the Shinde group has named a new national executive of the Shiv Sena, appointing Shinde as its leader and a group of senior leaders sacked by the party to the new body.

Uddhav 'expels' two Shiv Sena ex-ministers for anti-party activities

The move came amid intense speculation in Mumbai and New Delhi that a dozen Shiv Sena MPs are likely to join the group of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and could announce their decision soon.

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena slams Shinde-Fadnavis over cabinet expansion

Shiv Sena attacked the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis dispensation in Maharashtra saying it was taking arbitrary decisions despite being trapped in a "constitutional dilemma" without a cabinet

SC to hear on July 20 Thackeray camp's plea on disqualification proceedings

Supreme Court posted for hearing the petition filed by the Uddhav Thackeray-led camp challenging the initiation of disqualification proceedings against them by the Speaker on July 20

Shiv Sena to support opposition's vice-presidential candidate Margaret Alva

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said the party will support the opposition's Vice Presidential candidate Margaret Alva.He added that for the Presidential poll, Sena will lend support to Droupadi Murmu out of "sentiment" as Murmu is a tribal woman and Maharashtra is largely tribal.While talking to ANI, Raut said, "Droupadi Murmu is a woman.. belongs to tribal society..Maharashtra is largely tribal..Many of our MPs and MLAs are tribals..There is a sentiment with Murmu..Our party leaders also have sentiments about Droupadi Murmu, that's why President of Shiv Sena has spoken of supporting Murmu as a candidate, while Shiv Sena will support Margaret Alva as its Vice Presidential candidate."Earlier, soon after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Vice Presidential candidate, a meeting of Opposition parties was held to decide the opposition's candidate for Vice President.However, Trinamool Congress party supremo Mamata Banerjee and leaders

SC bench headed by CJI to hear on July 20 pleas of both factions of Sena

The Supreme Court on July 20 will hear pleas filed by both factions of the Shiv Sena pertaining to the Maharashtra political crisis.A bench of Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli will hear pleas on Wednesday filed by Uddhav Thackeray-led camp and Eknath Shinde camp.Earlier, the top court had asked the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Rahul Narwekar not to take any action on the new disqualification notices issued against the members of Shiv Sena.It had asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Maharashtra Governor, to inform its direction to the newly-appointed Assembly Speaker.The order of the bench had come after senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Uddhav Thackeray camp, mentioned th matter for urgent listing of the pleas saying the matters were posted for July 11 but were not listed today."The disqualification plea is listed tomorrow before the Speaker. Let there be no disqualification untill the matter is ...

Maharashtra cabinet expansion likely after Presidential polls: Report

The Eknath Shinde-led government in Maharashtra is likely to expand its cabinet after the Presidential polls, voting for which is scheduled to be held on Monday, sources said. After his rebellion led to the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, Shinde on June 30 took oath as the chief minister with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis as his deputy. However, no date has been announced by the BJP or the Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction over the cabinet expansion. The monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly, scheduled to begin on July 18, was postponed as the state government comprises only two members as of now- the CM and the Deputy CM. "There is a possibility of distributing cabinet portfolios on July 20 or 21, followed by swearing-in and holding the monsoon session within the next 10 days. This would enable ministers to learn about their new ministries so that they can answer questions on the floor of the House," a senior BJP leader said on Sunday.

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs had spent tense moments in Guwahati: CM Shinde

Eknath Shinde said rebel Shiv Sena MLAs who had accompanied him to Guwahati had spent tense moments as and when they watched TV news showing various happenings following their rebellion

Uddhav led-Shiv Sena sacks Vijay Shivtare for anti-party activities

Talking to reporters in Pune after his expulsion, Shivtare said the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is the "real" Shiv Sena and he will follow Shinde.

Prez polls: Sinha cancels Mumbai visit after Shiv Sena backs Droupadi Murmu

The Opposition's candidate for the next week's Presidential election, Yashwant Sinha, has cancelled his visit to Mumbai scheduled in the wake of the Shiv Sena announcing support for Murmu