We are taking forward Balasaheb Thackeray’s ideology, no claim on any of his property, says Eknath Shinde

We are taking forward the ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray. We have no claim on any of his property. We will take the state forward. People know what they (Uddhav Thackeray faction) did to get his property: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

Have resumed work on projects stalled during MVA regime, claims Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Monday said that work on many projects stalled during the MVA regime had been resumed.

He said, "Public would see the work. EC is autonomous and has taken the decision on merit. We have filed lakhs of affidavits, and many of the affidavits filed by Uddhav group are bogus".

Train services from Kalyan to Kasara resumed at 9.10pm. Services were halted after wagons of goods train decoupled between Titwala and Khadavli at 7.30pm.

Mumbai sees five new Covid-19 cases, zero deaths; active tally now 32

Mumbai on Monday reported five Covid-19 cases, which took the tally to 11,55,325, while the death toll stood unchanged at 19,747, a civic official said. The recovery count too remained unchanged at 11,35,546, leaving the metropolis with 32 active cases, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official added. (PTI)

Maharashtra sees 11 Covid-19 cases, zero deaths

Maharashtra on Monday reported 11 Covid-19 cases, which took the tally to 81,37,409, while the death toll stood unchanged at 1,48,421, a health official said. Mumbai circle led with seven cases, followed by two in Akola and one each in Nashik and Pune circles, respectively. (PTI)

Around seven cars collided on Sion-Panvel highway opposite Kharghar railway station towards Mumbai on Monday. No injuries were reported.

EC decision on Sena: Maha CM taking forward legacy of Bal Thackeray, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was taking forward the legacy of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray and the people of that state were with him.

He was speaking a couple of days after the Election Commission declared Shinde's faction as the real Shiv Sena and allowed it the use of the bow and arrow symbol, which dealt a blow to Uddhav Thackeray whose father founded the outfit in 1966.

"Shinde is taking forward the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray. The people of Maharashtra are with him and the BJP-Shiv Sena government there," he told reporters on Sunday night. (PTI)

Maha Congress leader Ashok Chavan says he is being spied on; alleges document forgery

Former Maharashtra chief minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan on Monday said "some private and contractual persons" were spying on him and attempts were also being made to defame him or someone through forgery of his official letters. Chavan said all these attempts may be part of a conspiracy to harm him and the police must register an offence. (PTI)

Uddhav Thackeray, in the plea, submitted that the legislative majority alone in this case could not be the basis for passing the order by EC.

Uddhav Thackeray in the plea said, ECI had failed to consider that they enjoyed a majority in the legislative council and Rajya Sabha.

Lawyer of Uddhav Thackeray faction mentions plea before Supreme Court

Lawyer of Uddhav Thackeray faction mentioned a plea before the Supreme Court, challenging Election Commission's move to allot the party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "bow and arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde. The apex court asked the lawyer to mention it tomorrow.

Election Commission has no right to comment on party funds: Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray says the Election Commission has no right to comment on party funds; it can't dictate who will get what.

Election Commission should be dissolved: Uddhav Thackeray

Election Commission should be dissolved; election commissioners should be elected by people, says Uddhav Thackeray.

My surname can't be stolen, says Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray while attacking Eknath Shinde said, although their political party may have borrowed its name, the legacy and significance of the Thackeray name cannot be stripped away.

BJP plans to finish off Shiv Sena; snatching our party name, symbol part of conspiracy: Uddhav Thackeray

I had requested the Election Commission, that there is a matter of suspended MLAs in the Supreme Court and until the verdict comes, don't give your decision: Uddhav Thackeray

Everything has been stolen from me. The name and symbol of our party have been stolen but the name 'Thackeray' cannot be stolen. We have moved the Supreme Court against the decision given by the Election Commission, the hearing will start tomorrow: Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray has alleged that the election commission has treated him unfairly in the battle over his political party's symbol.

Uddhav Thackeray says that the people in Delhi do not have the power to determine our destiny.

Traitors can't steal Thackeray's name: Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray calls for opposition unity, cautioning all political parties to remain vigilant and alert.

Party name and symbols given to traitors, says Uddhav Thackeray.

There is a plan to end Shiv Sena, says Uddhav Thackeray while addressing a press conference.

Uddhav Thackeray holds meeting with his camp leaders at Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Monday held an urgent meeting with his close associates at the Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai to decide their future course of action, especially after losing the 'Shiv Sena' name and poll symbol 'bow and arrow' to the faction led by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde.

Leaders close to Thackeray, including Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut, Subhash Desai, Anil Desai and Anil Parab, were present in the meeting held at the Sena Bhavan located in Dadar area. (PTI)

Uddhav Thackeray arrives at Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai amid sloganeering and cheers by his supporters. He has called a meeting of the MLAs and leaders.

Uddhav Thackeray faction workers raised slogans outside Shiv Sena Bhavan where MLAs & leaders of the faction arrived for a meeting in wake of EC allotting "Shiv Sena" name & "Bow & Arrow" symbol to Maharashtra CM Shinde faction.

Uddhav Thackeray to convene key meeting of MLAs in Mumbai amid symbol row

Former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has called an important meeting today at the party headquarters in Mumbai, officials said. He is likely to discuss the future course of action after the election commission recognized the Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde-led faction as the real Shiv Sena. According to the sources, all MLAs of the faction have been instructed to be present at the meeting, scheduled at 12:30pm.

Uddhav Thackeray faction moves SC challenging EC order

Lawyer of Uddhav Thackeray faction mentions plea before Supreme Court, challenging Election Commission's move to allot party name "Shiv Sena" and the symbol "Bow and Arrow" to the faction led by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde. Supreme Court asks the lawyer to mention it tomorrow. The lawyer has sought an urgent hearing of the plea against the Election Commission's decision.

What does it mean if you are indulging in mockery by breaking & purchasing Shiv Sena? Shiv Sena will not end. It is ember, it is fire, it won't extinguish: Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Sanjay Raut

Hundreds of crore of Rs spent to break Shiv Sena. Shiv Sena is Maharashtra's self-respect & honour. Balasaheb Thackeray formed Shiv Sena for Maharashtra's self-respect: Sanjay Raut on Saamna article reportedly mentioning that Amit Shah is the biggest enemy of Maharashtra & Marathis

Uddhav Thackeray calls an important meeting at Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai at 12.30pm today. All MLAs and leaders of Thackeray faction are expected to be present in the meeting.

BJP-Shiv Sena will win all 48 Maha LS seats in 2024: Shah

Two days after the Election Commission (EC) recognised the Eknath Shinde faction as the Shiv Sena and allotted the party name and its ‘bow and arrow’ symbol to it, Union home minister Amit Shah declared that the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance will win all the 48 Lok Sabha (LS) seats in the state during the 2024 general elections.

Another Shinde faction leader said that some of the party MLAs and independents have to be accommodated in the council of ministers.

“The cabinet expansion is due for a long time. There are 40 Shiv Sena MLAs who are with us and 10 independent MLAs who have supported us since July 2022. Only 9 apart from CM Shinde have got a ministerial berth. So, another 32 are waiting and at least 14 of them are clai ming a ministerial berth. A discussionwill happen between the senior leaders in the state and the BJP top brass in Delhi before any decision is taken,” a Shinde faction leader said.

A Shinde faction insider said that while a cabinet expan sion may help them get more MLAs to switch loyalties and also send out a message that CM Shinde is in control of the government, no cabinet expansion will take place unless the BJP comes on board. The BJP, it is learnt, may not be so keen on a cabinet expansion, at least for now.

Shinde faction seeks a cabinet expansion, but BJP not so keen

Days a fter the Election Commission (EC) recognised the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the real ‘Shiv Sena’ and allocated it the ‘bow and arrow’ poll symbol, speculation is rife that the Maharashtra cabin et may be expanded before the budget session of the state legislature as the Shinde faction is pushing for it. The budget session starts on February 27.