Mahayuti alliance

‘Janta Darbar’, MSP Row Add To E Shinde-BJP, Maharashtra Ruling Alliance Rift

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Mumbai: Talk of a rift in Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti – between the BJP and the Shiv Sena group led by Eknath Shinde – gathered more steam Monday after the latter’s Ganesh Naik announced plans for a second ‘janta darbar‘, or townhall, later today in Thane, the latter’s stronghold. Posters and large hoardings were put up … Read more

E Shinde As Maharashtra Alliance Wobbles

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday fired a “do not take me lightly” warning, ostensibly in response to death threats but in remarks that come amid reports of a rift between the Shiv Sena leader and his ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party that leads the state government. Asked about the threat – … Read more