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Shiv Sena ( IAST: Śhiva Sēnā) ( lit. 'Army of Shivaji ') is a right-wing Marathi regionalist and Hindu ultranationalist political party in India founded in 1966 by Bal Thackeray. [16] . Currently led by Eknath Shinde, this party is the ruling party of the Indian state of Maharashtra since 2019. Shiv Sena's election symbol is the Bow and Arrow.
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (IAST: Śhiva Sēnā (Ud'dhava bāḷāsāhēba ṭhākarē); lit. ' Army of Shivaji , led by Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray ' ; abbr. SS (UBT) ) [10] [11] [12] is a Hindutva -based, Marathi regionalist , [13] [6] nationalist political party formed in 2022 under the leadership of former Chief Minister of ...
5 days ago · Shiv Sena, right-wing Hindu nationalist political party in India founded by Bal Thackeray on June 19, 1966. Its largest following is in Mumbai (Bombay) and other parts of Maharashtra state. Initially the ideology of Shiv Sena focused on Maharashtrian pride and favoring regional exclusivity and priority for Maharashtrians.
Jul 20, 2021 · Shiv Sena, roughly translated as the 'Army of Lord Shiva', is a regional political party, as approved by the Election Commission of India.
Welcome to the world of Shiv Sena, a dynamic political force deeply rooted in the ethos of Maharashtra. Founded in 1966 by the indomitable spirit of Balasaheb Thackeray, who gave the Slogan Garv se kaho hum Hindu Hain.
Jun 30, 2022 · A government inquiry into the riots in Mumbai in 1992-93 blamed Shiv Sena members and several party leaders for their role in organising attacks on Muslims.
Oct 11, 2022 · The Shiv Sena had in the 1984-85 Lok Sabha election contested on the BJP’s symbol of the lotus. However, the relationship between the BJP and Sena went south after the elections and Bal Thackeray started hitting out at the BJP at every opportunity.
Jan 10, 2024 · Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar recognised the Shinde faction as the “real Shiv Sena”, while deciding on a set of 54 petitions calling for disqualification of Sena MLAs on both sides.
Founded on June 19, 1966 by Bal Thackeray, the Shiv Sena emerged from a movement for preferential treatment for Maharashtrians over migrants in Mumbai when it comes to job opportunities....
Jul 2, 2024 · Shiv Sena (UBT)'s candidate JM Abhyankar won from the Mumbai Teachers seat. He got 4.083 out of the 11,598 valid votes. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious on the Konkan Graduates ...
May 11, 2023 · Rival groups of Shiv Sena – the Eknath Shinde group and the Uddhav Thackeray group – petitioned the SC last year in relation to the political crisis in the state. Here is a recap of the allegations of horse trading, alliances, resort politics and more.
May 11, 2023 · Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday said the Supreme Court's ruling on the 2022 political crisis in Maharashtra has vindicated his long-held stand that the Eknath Shinde-led...
Jan 10, 2024 · Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena Verdict Live Updates: The political temperature rose in Maharashtra on Tuesday ahead of the crucial verdict by the assembly speaker on the cross-petitions by Shiv Sena factions seeking disqualification of each other's MLAs following a split in the party, an outcome which will decide the way forward for the Eknath Shinde go...
Jun 22, 2022 · The Shiv Sena began as an ethnic, nativist party to support the interests of Mumbai's Marathi-speaking people. After the erosion of its original vote bank, it positioned...
Nov 14, 2019 · Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP emerged as the single largest party, winning 105 of the 288 seats in the state assembly. Its long-time ally and ideological bedfellow, Shiva Sena, got 56...
Jun 18, 2016 · The saffron, ultra-right party is now celebrating the golden jubilee of its founding. Here's the timeline. June 19, 1966: Political cartoonist Bal Thackeray formed Shiv Sena. The party was...
Feb 17, 2023 · In October 2022, the Election Commission froze the unified Shiv Sena's bow and arrow symbol and gave different names and symbols to the two factions. The Shinde faction was given the name Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena (Balasaheb’s Shiv Sena) with two swords and shields as the party symbol.
3 days ago · A one-line notice by Shiv Sena secretary Sanjay More said Rajesh Shah has been relieved from the post of the party's deputy leader. Shah, however, continues to be a member of the Shiv Sena.
The Shiv Sena now faces an uphill task — apart from fighting the seemingly lost battle to ensure that Uddhav retains his chief ministerial chair, it will have to ensure that it retains power in...
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Thackeray built the Shiv Sena with help of Madhav Mehere, Chief Attorney for Trade Union of India, Babasaheb Purandare, historian for Govt of Maharashtra and Madhav Deshpande, Head Accountant for Shiv Sena.
Feb 16, 2024 · The Shiv Sena is part of a 10-plus parties’ formation Maha Yuti, in which the key players are BJP and Ajit Pawar-led NCP. The announcement is significant as the BJP, which leads the NDA...
Feb 17, 2023 · The Election Commission of India on Friday allotted the name Shiv Sena and the party symbol of bow and arrow to the Eknath Shinde faction. This comes as a huge blow to the Uddhav Thackeray faction, which has been fighting to stake a claim over the party's name and symbol.
3 days ago · Shiv Sena, a prominent political party in India, primarily based in the state of Maharashtra, has undergone significant transformations and faced internal strife. Founded in 1966 by Bal Thackeray, it initially emerged as a movement advocating for the rights of Marathi-speaking Maharashtrians in Mumbai's competitive job market.
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday ended the Sena versus Sena battle as of now by declaring that Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena was the real Shiv Sena party when the rival...
2 hours ago · Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vinayak Raut has approached the Bombay high Court challenging the election of BJP leader Narayan Rane from Ratnagiri- Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency alleging that the MP ...
1 day ago · The Mahayuti alliance comprises the BJP, the Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The MVA comprises the Congress, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and NCP led by Sharad Pawar. As many as 12 candidates from different parties are in the fray. advertisement.
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Mumbai: Rajesh Shah, the former deputy leader of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Palghar, was arrested on Sunday in connection with a hit-and-run case involving his son, Mihir Shah. The ...
1 day ago · Ludhiana police Thursday arrested one more accused in connection with the attack on Punjab Shiv Sena leader Sandeep Thapar, taking the total arrests to three, officials said. Police said the probe found four persons, including three identified from CCTV footage, and the one who was arrested Thursday — but wasn’t present on the spot — were involved in the conspiracy.
