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West Bengal Shiv Sena (UBT) leader quits party ahead of polls

West Bengal Shiv Sena (UBT) leader quits party ahead of polls

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In a jolt to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, senior state leader Susovan Ganguly on Monday quit the party just weeks before the polls. In his resignation (mid-day has a copy of it), Ganguly cited an alleged internal mismanagement and neglect of the state’s interests as key reasons for his decision. Ganguly said that he had remained loyal to the party during challenging times and had consistently worked to protect the interests of the Hindu community in West Bengal. Opposition to TMC and BJP  He highlighted his opposition to both the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) for alleged autocratic governance and to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for policies he described as “Gujarati-centric” and harmful to India’s global prestige. Criticism of party leadership Ganguly expressed disappointment with the national leadership of Shiv Sena (UBT), particularly All India General Secretary Anil Desai, claiming he seemed intent on dismantling the party across India. He stated that repeated requests for dedicated efforts to support West Bengal’s Hindu community were ignored. …

Not single govt`s but a collective effort in curbing Naxalism: Shiv Sena (UBT)

Not single govt`s but a collective effort in curbing Naxalism: Shiv Sena (UBT)

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday said that efforts to curb Naxalism in India cannot be attributed to a single government but it was a collective effort. Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi accused the present regime of claiming sole credit for ending Naxalism and termed it “unfortunate.” “The action against Naxalism began during the UPA era, and now they are trying to take credit for its end. This cannot be the contribution of just one government. It is a continuous process. If someone tries to claim sole credit for it, that is unfortunate,” she said. Congress denies claims of shielding Naxalites in Chhattisgarh Earlier in the day, Congress leader Manickam Tagore rejected Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s charge that the Congress government in Chhattisgarh had “shielded Naxalites.” Tagore refuted the allegations, defending the Congress and stating that the party had lost several leaders in the fight against Naxalism. He asserted that the credit for combating Naxalism should go to security forces rather than political leaders. “We expected the Home Minister to speak in his …

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Centre over West Asia crisis

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Centre over West Asia crisis

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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday strongly criticised the Centre’s handling of the ongoing West Asia crisis, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of adopting a “partisan” approach and responding too late to a rapidly escalating geopolitical situation, reported news agency ANI. Opposition questions delay in Prime Minister’s address Chaturvedi expressed concern over what she described as a delayed response from the Prime Minister, noting that his address to the Lok Sabha came weeks after tensions began escalating. She argued that an earlier intervention could have helped clarify India’s diplomatic stance, particularly regarding the Prime Minister’s visit to Israel and India’s response to developments in Iran, reported ANI. According to Chaturvedi, the government missed an opportunity to communicate transparently with citizens during the initial phase of the crisis, which has now intensified into a major international concern with economic and humanitarian implications. Allegations of ‘partisan’ approach in foreign policy The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader further alleged that the Centre appeared to be taking sides in the conflict rather than maintaining a balanced diplomatic posture. …

Sena (UBT) backs CCS meet, Congress seeks all-party discussion on crisis

Sena (UBT) backs CCS meet, Congress seeks all-party discussion on crisis

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Political reactions emerged on Monday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review India’s preparedness amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, with Shiv Sena (UBT) welcoming the move while the Congress called for wider political consultation, reported news agency IANS. Sena (UBT) backs Centre’s initiative Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi described the CCS meeting as timely and necessary, given the escalating geopolitical tensions and their global repercussions, reported IANS. She said the conflict shows no signs of de-escalation, with continued exchanges of attacks between Israel and Iran, and warned of its cascading impact on global energy supplies. “In India, we are already feeling the effects, especially since a large portion of our energy needs depends on imports,” she said, adding that the meeting was crucial to explore solutions, reported IANS. Chaturvedi also expressed hope that India’s diplomatic outreach to West Asian countries would contribute to easing tensions. Congress questions timing, seeks broader dialogue While acknowledging the importance of the meeting, Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat criticised …

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey targets Shiv Sena (UBT) over Congress alliance

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey targets Shiv Sena (UBT) over Congress alliance

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday launched a sharp political attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) for aligning with the Congress as part of the opposition INDIA bloc, citing what he described as a 1969 parliamentary document referring to an alleged conspiracy to assassinate Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. Dubey shared the document on social media platform X and questioned the political stance of the faction led by Uddhav Thackeray, arguing that Bal Thackeray had historically taken a strong position against the Congress. Dubey cites alleged 1969 conspiracy against Bal Thackeray In his post, Dubey claimed that a conspiracy had been hatched in 1969 to assassinate Bal Thackeray and that questions were raised in Parliament at the time about cancelling his revolver licence. “Shiv Sena (UBT), have some shame. The conspiracy to assassinate Balasaheb Thackeray ji was hatched in 1969; questions were raised in Parliament to cancel his revolver licence,” Dubey wrote. He further alleged that after learning about the alleged conspiracy, Bal Thackeray had vowed never to align with the Congress during …

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader’s car attacked in Akola; police launch probe

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader’s car attacked in Akola; police launch probe

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Unidentified persons allegedly attacked the car of a Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary in Maharashtra’s Akola city on Sunday night, police said. The incident took place in the Umri area under the Civil Lines police station limits when the leader was returning home. According to his police complaint, Shiv Sena (UBT) city chief Rahul Karade said that he was travelling back to Akola from his native village when some individuals attacked his vehicle using a sword and iron rods. Karade alleged that the attackers intended to kill him. He informed Akola Superintendent of Police Archit Chandak about the incident before lodging a formal complaint at the Civil Lines police station. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Officials said CCTV footage from the area is being examined. MLA condemns incident Nitin Deshmukh, the Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA representing the Balapur Assembly constituency in Akola district, condemned the attack and demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible. Police said further investigation is underway. Three held for kidnapping girl in Maharashtra`s Latur district Meanwhile, in an …

Sena (UBT) MP leads farmers protest, alleges land grab for Shaktipeeth e-way

Sena (UBT) MP leads farmers protest, alleges land grab for Shaktipeeth e-way

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Jadhav on Monday accused the Maharashtra government of depriving farmers of their livelihoods by acquiring land for the proposed Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway. Sanjay Jadhav, a Member of Parliament, was leading a protest by farmers in Parbhani. Similar agitations were also organised in parts of Beed district. The Rs 86,300 crore expressway is planned to stretch 810 kilometres and pass through 12 districts of Maharashtra. The corridor is expected to cut travel time between Nagpur and Goa to around eight hours. Addressing the gathering, Jadhav alleged that the land acquisition drive was aimed at benefiting the Adani Group by enabling easier transport of minerals from the Vidarbha region to Goa. He claimed that farmers were being forced to part with ancestral land that sustains their families. According to him, the government was structuring tenders in a way that would favour large corporate interests. Criticism of deputy CM Jadhav also criticised Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, questioning his change in stance on the project. He said Shinde had earlier suggested that the …

BJP clinches Chandrapur mayoral post by one vote with Shiv Sena (UBT) support

BJP clinches Chandrapur mayoral post by one vote with Shiv Sena (UBT) support

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Corporator Sangeeta Khandekar was elected as the mayor of Chandrapur by a narrow margin of one vote on Tuesday, with crucial support from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), in a closely contested civic election. The backing of the Shiv Sena (UBT) group proved decisive for BJP in a House with finely balanced numbers. The mayoral poll saw hectic political negotiations and last-minute realignments, with every single vote proving critical. In contrast, the election for the deputy mayor’s post ended in a tie. Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Prashant Danav was declared elected after a draw of lots, as both the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) candidates secured 32 votes each, making it impossible to determine a winner through voting. According to the party-wise strength in the civic body, the BJP has 23 corporators, Shiv Sena (UBT) has six members, along with two Independents, and one Shiv Sena (Shinde) member. A total of 35 votes were required to secure a majority. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) remained neutral during the election process. …

Panchayat Samiti election results: Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate clinches 1-vote win

Panchayat Samiti election results: Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate clinches 1-vote win

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In a dramatic conclusion to the Dhoki Panchayat Samiti election in Dharashiv district of Maharashtra, Uddhav-Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate won by a margin of just one vote, officials said on Monday, reported the PTI. The victory came after postal ballots were counted, giving Amar Samudre two additional votes. He secured a total of 3,187 votes, while his BJP rival Nihal Qazi received 3,186 votes, including three postal votes, the news agency reported. The official also reported that 56 votes were cast in favour of NOTA (None of the Above), highlighting the tight nature of the contest. Counting was on Monday ongoing for elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis across Maharashtra, with results being closely monitored, as per the PTI. ZP polls record 68.28 per cent voter turnout Elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra recorded an overall voter turnout of 68.28 per cent, the State Election Commission (SEC) said on Sunday, according to the PTI. Parbhani district recorded the highest voter participation at 74.89 per cent, while …

UBT Sena, Congress raise doubt over Ajit Pawar’s death| India News

UBT Sena, Congress raise doubt over Ajit Pawar’s death| India News

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Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and even the Mahayuti partner NCP leaders have raised doubts over Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s death in a plane crash late last month, with demand for a high-level probe also emerging. Mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar being brought to Vidya Pratishthan college ground for his funeral, at Baramati in Pune district, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (PTI File) 66-year-old Ajit Pawar died on the morning of January 28 after the aircraft carrying him crashed while attempting to land at the Baramati airport in Pune district. Among the deceased were his personal security officer, a flight attendant and two pilots. Sanjay Raut raises doubts on Ajit Pawar’s plane crash Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said Ajit Pawar died just days after he revealed he had a file on the BJP’s scam and asserted that the chain of events was “mysterious”. Raut also claimed Ajit Pawar had decided to sever ties with the BJP and rejoin his uncle and NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar. …