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Ghatkopar MLA's Assets Up 575%, Now He's Maharashtra's Richest Candidate

Ghatkopar MLA's Assets Up 575%, Now He's Maharashtra's Richest Candidate

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday October 30, 2024, Mumbai

Around 8000 candidates have filed nominations for the assembly elections in Maharashtra. The wealthiest of them is the BJP's Parag Shah - the sitting MLA from Ghatkopar East -- whose current worth is is Rs 3383.06 crore.

Maharashtra Set For Fierce Contest Between 2 Shiv Sena Factions In 47 Constituencies

Maharashtra Set For Fierce Contest Between 2 Shiv Sena Factions In 47 Constituencies

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 30, 2024, Mumbai

It will be a major contest between two Shiv Sena factions in 47 of the total 288 Assembly constituencies in Maharashtra.

"With Us, He Was Getting So Many Seats...": BJP's Dig At Uddhav Thackeray

"With Us, He Was Getting So Many Seats...": BJP's Dig At Uddhav Thackeray

Asian News International | Wednesday October 30, 2024, Mumbai (Maharashtra)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Maharashtra President Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday took a dig at Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and said that the Congress has compelled Uddhav on seat sharing.

Ally Contesting From Mumbai's Mahim But BJP Will Back Raj Thackeray's Son

Ally Contesting From Mumbai's Mahim But BJP Will Back Raj Thackeray's Son

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 30, 2024, Mumbai

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the BJP still wants to throw its weight behind MNS head Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray in Mahim assembly seat, which the ruling Shiv Sena is also contesting.

BJP Criticises Nawab Malik's Candidature Again. Why Ajit Pawar Backed Him

BJP Criticises Nawab Malik's Candidature Again. Why Ajit Pawar Backed Him

Reported by Anuj Sahebrao Rayate, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday October 29, 2024, Mumbai

The BJP today issued a scathing criticism of the candidature of Nawab Malik, one of the key leaders of the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party, who was backed by the party at the last minute for the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar seat.

Nominations Over, But Uncertainty Lingers Over 15 Seats In Maharashtra

Nominations Over, But Uncertainty Lingers Over 15 Seats In Maharashtra

Reported by Anuj Sahebrao Rayate,Radhika Ramaswamy, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday October 29, 2024, Mumbai

The deadline for filing nominations is over but there is no clarity on around 15 seats in Maharashtra

Denied Ticket, E Shinde's MLA Repents Leaving Uddhav Thackeray, Goes Missing

Denied Ticket, E Shinde's MLA Repents Leaving Uddhav Thackeray, Goes Missing

Reported by Anuj Sahebrao Rayate, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday October 29, 2024

An MLA from Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has gone missing after the ticket for his seat, Palghar, was allotted to another. Before going missing, Sriniwas Vanga, had said he was sorry that he ever joined Shinde. His wife said that he wanted to meet Uddha

NCP's Nawab Malik Files 2 Nomination Forms, Sparks Buzz, Then Clarifies

NCP's Nawab Malik Files 2 Nomination Forms, Sparks Buzz, Then Clarifies

Reported by Anuj Rayate,Paras Harendra Dama, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday October 29, 2024, Mumbai

Nawab Malik, former Maharashtra minister and a leader of NCP's Ajit Pawar faction, filed two nomination forms for Mumbai's Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Assembly seat today, setting off high drama as many wondered if a pre-poll shocker is on the cards.

BJP's Shaina NC Switches Party After Eknath Shinde's Seat Offer

BJP's Shaina NC Switches Party After Eknath Shinde's Seat Offer

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday October 29, 2024, Mumbai

BJP spokesperson Shaina NC has joined the Shiv Sena after the Eknath Shinde-led party fielded her from Mumbadevi in the November 20 Assembly election. She will file her nomination today.

Hours Before Maharashtra Nominations Close, Suspense Continues Over Seat Division

Hours Before Maharashtra Nominations Close, Suspense Continues Over Seat Division

Reported by Anuj Sahebrao Rayate,Radhika Ramaswamy, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday October 28, 2024, Mumbai

The assembly election in Maharashtra this year has gone off script, with no clarity on which party is contesting how many seats in the ruling alliance or the opposition front.

BJP Leader Shaina NC Fielded By Eknath Shinde Party In Maharashtra Polls

BJP Leader Shaina NC Fielded By Eknath Shinde Party In Maharashtra Polls

NDTV News Desk | Monday October 28, 2024, Mumbai

Shaina NC, the spokesperson of the BJP, has made an appearance on the list of Shiv Sena of Eknath Shinde -- one of the many surprises thrown up by the tussle over seats on either side in the assembly elections in Maharashtra.

As Samajwadi Party Waits, Suspense In A Mumbai Seat Over Nawab Malik's Move

As Samajwadi Party Waits, Suspense In A Mumbai Seat Over Nawab Malik's Move

Reported by Sunil Kumar Singh, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday October 28, 2024, Mumbai

Nawab Malik, leader of Nationalist Congress Party's Ajit Pawar faction and a big face in Maharashtra politics, has announced that he will contest from Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar - where Samajwadi Party's Abu Azmi is the three-time sitting legislator.

"Corruption First": Eknath Shinde's Take On Opposition Priorities

"Corruption First": Eknath Shinde's Take On Opposition Priorities

NDTV News Desk | Monday October 28, 2024, Mumbai

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, after filing his nomination today, took a dig at the opposition when asked about Opposition allegations against the state government ahead of the coming election regarding women-oriented schemes like "Ladki B

"People Create Dispute...": Maharashtra Congress Chief On Ally Rift Buzz

"People Create Dispute...": Maharashtra Congress Chief On Ally Rift Buzz

Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Sunday October 27, 2024

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole today said that he was "friends" with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut amid reports of tension between the two allies.

Eknath Shinde Fields MP Milind Deora Against Aaditya Thackeray In Worli

Eknath Shinde Fields MP Milind Deora Against Aaditya Thackeray In Worli

Press Trust of India | Sunday October 27, 2024, Mumbai

The Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday nominated Rajya Sabha member Milind Deora against ex-CM Uddhav Thackeray's son and Shiv Sena (UBT) nominee Aaditya Thackeray from Mumbai's Worli in the upcoming assembly polls.

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