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The long-observed political convention in Maharashtra of facilitating unopposed byelections in constituencies following the death of sitting legislators is steadily losing relevance, with electoral ...
News India » Maharashtra » Politics: Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), abbreviated as SS (UBT), emerged in 2022 as a Hindutva-based, Marathi regionalist, and nationalist political entity under the leadership of former Maharashtra ...
News India » Maharashtra » Politics: Marathi test or lose licence: Maharashtra's new rule for auto, cab drivers
While the government calls it enforcement of existing language norms, opposition parties and unions have criticised the threat of licence cancellation as excessive and divisive.
News India » Maharashtra » Politics: Maharashtra: Crucial MLC elections on May 12; Uddhav Thackeray's return hangs in balance
According to the official schedule, the nomination process will begin on April 23 and continue until April 30. Candidates will have the option to withdraw their nominations until May 4. Voting is ...
News India » Maharashtra » Politics: Amravati sex abuse scandal sparks political storm in Maharashtra
Nagpur: The Amravati sex abuse scandal has kicked off a huge political storm with leaders from ruling and Opposition parties trading barbs over the narratives, though they remained united in their ...
News India » Maharashtra » Politics: ‘Maharashtra Epstein Files’: Nashik astrologer rape case triggers political storm, questions raised on Rupali Chakankar
A self-proclaimed spiritual leader, Ashok Kharat, has been arrested in Maharashtra on sexual assault charges, with the Opposition drawing parallels to the 'Epstein files' due to alleged videos of him ...
News India » Maharashtra » Politics: Baramati bypoll: Cong ‘dented’ Maharashtra’s political culture by fielding candidate, says minister
Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of “denting” the state’s political culture by fielding a candidate for the Baramati assembly ...
News India » Maharashtra » Politics: Maharashtra: Amravati sex scandal sparks massive outrage as 350 objectionable videos of minors surface online
A major sex scandal in Amravati's Paratwada has caused public fury after nearly 350 objectionable videos involving minors went viral. The case has sparked political confrontation, with opposition ...
News India » Maharashtra » Politics: Maharashtra Politics: Congress Slams Shiv Sena-UBT For Accusing It Of Using Regional Allies As ‘Crutches,’ Urges Introspection
The Indian National Congress slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) over claims it treats allies as “crutches.” Spokesperson Sachin Sawant accused Sanjay Raut of confusion in roles and poor coordination in the MVA, ...
News India » Maharashtra » Politics: Maharashtra’s ‘Epstein files’: Spiritual leader arrested in sexual assault case sparks political uproar
Ashok Kharat, a spiritual leader, has been arrested in Nashik, Maharashtra, on charges of sexual assault. The Opposition has drawn parallels to the 'Epstein files', alleging Kharat has links to senior ...
News India » Maharashtra » Politics: WATCH | Ayesha Minhaz in conversation with Shailaja Paik
Historian Shailaja Paik traces how caste operates through gender and sexuality, recovering Dalit women’s histories in education and Tamasha while exposing the silences of official archives.