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India Today
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Is Raj Thackeray's stagecraft with MVA another prep for Maharashtra's political reset?
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray, in a signal of a possible political realignment, will be attending the 77th foundation day of the Peasants and Workers Party (PWP) in Panvel, near Mumbai, on August 2, sharing the stage with leaders of the Opposition front in the leaders of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) scheduled to attend the function are Shashikant Shinde, state president of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar); Sanjay Raut, Rajya Sabha MP from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray); and Vijay Wadettiwar, leader of the Congress legislature party and a former will be seen joining forces with the MVA, which is part of the wider anti-BJP INDIA bloc, at a time when speculation is rife about a political reconciliation between him and estranged first cousin Uddhav Thackeray. On July 5, Uddhav and Raj had broken two decades of mutual political distancing by sharing the stage in Mumbai and espousing a joint cause of protecting Patil, general secretary of the PWP, confirmed that Raj, Raut, Shinde and Wadettiwar will attend the foundation day rally, declaring: 'Raj Thackeray is tilting towards the INDIA alliance We are coming together on the issue of Marathi.' Patil's reference was to the Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, Congress, NCP (SCP), PWP and the Left rallying against the BJP-led Mahayuti government's decision to introduce Hindi as a third language from Standard I in Maharashtra's schools. Widespread opposition from political parties, educationists and parents has forced the Devendra Fadnavis government to keep the decision in abeyance for had met Raj at his residence in Mumbai's Dadar (West) to invite him for the foundation day function. Pointed to historical connections, he said 'Prabhodankar' Keshav Sitaram Thackeray, grandfather of the Thackeray cousins, and PWP leaders such as Bhausaheb Raut had been comrades in the Samyukta Maharashtra movement that had called for the creation of a Marathi-speaking state of Maharashtra, with Mumbai as its PWP, born out of the non-Brahmin movement in 1948 and claiming a Marxist and Bahujan credo, was once the principal Opposition force in Maharashtra. Now, the party is restricted to Raigad district, abutting Mumbai; Sangola in Solapur district; parts of Kolhapur district such as Sangrul; and pockets of Osmanabad, including Tuljapur. The PWP retains its base among the Aagri and Koli communities in the Maharashtra assembly polls last year, the PWP fielded 14 candidates, of whom only Dr Babasaheb Deshmukh won, from Sangola in Solapur district. Deshmukh is the grandson of former minister and PWP veteran Ganpatrao Deshmukh aka poll result was a far cry from the four seats the PWP had won in 2009—three of them from Raigad alone. The defeat of Patil's daughter-in-law Chitralekha from Alibag constituency to Mahendra Dalvi of the Shiv Sena led by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde came as a shocker for the PWP. In most of the seats contested, the PWP had faced candidates from MVA constituents such as the Shiv Sena (UBT).advertisementBefore the assembly elections, Patil, a four-term member of legislative council, had suffered a shock defeat in the legislative council elections held in July 2024. The ruling Mahayuti won nine of the 11 seats up for who had the MVA's backing, bit the dust amidst massive horse-trading and cross-voting. In these elections, the Shiv Sena (UBT) had fielded Milind Narvekar, personal assistant of Uddhav. Narvekar's was seen as a wild-card entry at a time the legislative council polls were poised to pick winners the assembly polls, Patil's brother and former MLA Subhash aka Panditset Patil, and Aaswad Patil, the son of his sister and former MLA Meenakshitai Patil, had joined the the setbacks, the PWP maintains that it is part of the MVA. The upcoming local body elections are being seen as a litmus test for the party and the Opposition at large. The question is: will Raj's move to attend the PWP rally be a one-time gesture or open up new possibilities amidst the political fluidity?advertisementSubscribe to India Today Magazine- EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Raj Nidimoru gives death stare to paparazzi as he gets spotted with rumoured girlfriend Samantha Ruth Prabhu again
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, who have been linked romantically for the past few months, were spotted together in Mumbai on Wednesday. However, things took an interesting turn when Raj gave a cold stare to the paparazzi as they were entering their car, seemingly unhappy about being photographed together. For the outing, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru kept things casual. Raj Nidimoru seems miffed Samantha and Raj were spotted together in Mumbai on Wednesday. Several videos of their outing have emerged on social media. In the clip, they are seen leaving a restaurant. As Samantha exited the restaurant, she appeared carefree and cheerful, seemingly unbothered by the cameras, and made her way to the car. On the other hand, Raj, who joined her later in the same car, seemed visibly irked by the media attention. One video shows Raj giving a stern glare to the paparazzi through the car window before swiftly driving away in the car, with Samantha beside him. For the outing, Samantha kept it casual, pairing a chic white and navy striped full-sleeve sweater with jeans. Raj sported a laid-back look with a black cap and olive green overshirt, paired with a black T-shirt and jeans. More about Samantha and Raj Samantha and Raj worked together for the web series, The Family Man and Citadel: Honey Bunny. The romance rumours surrounding Samantha and Raj gained momentum after she frequently shared photos with him on her Instagram, fueling speculation about their relationship. While neither party confirmed nor denied the rumour, they have often been spotted together. At the moment, she is now working with him on Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom. They have also partnered up for the pickleball team, Chennai Super Champs. Raj is married to Shhyamali De, and they share a daughter. Samantha was married to Naga Chaitanya, but they split in 2021. Raj, along with DK, is also busy with the third season of The Family Man, which will bring back Manoj Bajpayee in the role of Srikant Tiwari.
India Today
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Raj Nidimoru miffed at paps after casual dinner date with Samantha in Mumbai. Pics
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru were seen visiting a plush restaurant amid ongoing rumours about their possible relationship. The pair were recently seen together in Mumbai on Wednesday evening, leaving in the same car. Samantha appeared relaxed, dressed stylishly in a striped outfit, while Raj, in contrast, seemed annoyed by the media's presence, signalling his disapproval with a stern the public appearances and media coverage, neither Samantha nor Raj has officially confirmed or denied their relationship status. This silence has only fuelled further are some photos: Photo credit: Yogen Shah Photo credit: Yogen Shah Photo credit: Yogen Shah Photo credit: Yogen Shah Previously, on July 8, Samantha shared images on social media featuring Raj from their Detroit trip, sparking even more interest. Adding to the intrigue, Raj's former wife, Shhyamali De, posted a cryptic message on social media, hinting at eventual truths and karma. Her post, "What you sow, you reap," was seen by many as a possible reference to the current situation, though she did not mention anyone by and Raj's professional collaboration began with their work on two major web series, 'The Family Man 2' and 'Citadel: Honey Bunny'. The two are now working together on Netflix's 'Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom'. Some reports suggest they are even looking into properties of now, neither Samantha nor Raj has made any public move to clarify their relationship status, leaving much to the imagination and interpretation of fans and media. - Ends
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raj Nidimoru looks visibly upset with paparazzi as he leaves with Samantha Ruth Prabhu in same car after dinner date
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru's Mumbai dinner outing ignited dating rumors, intensified by Raj's reaction to paparazzi. Their public appearances and social media interactions fuel speculation, especially after Detroit photos surfaced showing Raj's affectionate gesture. Reports suggest property hunting and a divorce, though Samantha's manager denies moving-in rumors, keeping fans intrigued by their relationship. What was meant to be a quiet dinner outing in Mumbai quickly turned into a paparazzi moment that reignited ongoing dating rumours between Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru . While Samantha flashed her signature calm and confidence, it was Raj's visibly displeased reaction to the media frenzy that stole the spotlight—and sparked a fresh wave of buzz around their alleged relationship. Check out the photos here: Pic: Yogen Shah Pic: Yogen Shah Icy glare caught on camera In a viral video, Raj is seen glaring at the paparazzi through the car window before driving off with Samantha Ruth Prabhu seated beside him. Though neither has commented on their relationship status, their frequent public outings and subtle social media interactions continue to keep fans—and the rumour mill—buzzing. Chic dinner look meets tense mood For the dinner outing, the actress kept it effortlessly stylish in a white and navy striped full-sleeve sweater. She wore her soft curls swept to one side and embraced a radiant, makeup-free look, accessorised simply with a black handbag and delicate bracelets. Raj Nidimoru opted for a laid-back look with an olive green jacket, a black cap, and a noticeably serious expression that has since become the focus of online chatter. Detroit photos fuel speculation The buzz around Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru's rumoured relationship intensified recently after Samantha shared a series of photos from her trip to Detroit, Michigan, where she attended the TANA 2025 event. Eagle-eyed fans spotted Raj appearing in multiple frames—including one notably intimate picture where his arm is affectionately wrapped around her—adding more fuel to the ongoing dating rumours. The two first worked together on Citadel: Honey Bunny, which Raj co-directed with Krishna D.K. Since then, their off-screen rapport has sparked continuous speculation, with fans and media closely tracking their growing closeness. According to a Pinkvilla report, Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu have been exploring properties together with plans to move in. The source also alleged that Raj officially divorced his wife Shhyamali in 2022 and later found love in Samantha following their collaboration on Citadel. However, Samantha's manager has denied the moving-in rumours in a statement to Hindustan Times, calling them untrue.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Raj Nidimoru Looks Visibly Angry At Paps While Leaving With Samantha Ruth Prabhu In Same Car
A viral video doing the rounds on social media shows Samantha exiting a restaurant, looking cheerful and unfazed by the cameras. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru were spotted together in Mumbai on Wednesday night, further fuelling dating rumours that have been doing the rounds for months. A viral video doing the rounds on social media shows Samantha exiting a restaurant, looking cheerful and unfazed by the cameras, while Raj Nidimoru, who joined her later in the same car, seemed visibly irked by the media attention. In the clip, Raj can be seen glaring at the paparazzi through the car window before quickly driving off with Samantha by his side. While the two have remained tight-lipped about their relationship status, their repeated public appearances and social media hints have kept fans and gossip columns busy. For the dinner outing, Samantha looked effortlessly chic in a white and navy striped sweater with full sleeves. She styled her soft curls to one side and sported a glowing, makeup-free look, accessorising simply with a black handbag and dainty bracelets. Raj, on the other hand, kept things casual in a black cap, olive green jacket, and a serious expression that's now the talk of the town. View this post on Instagram A post shared by F I L M Y G Y A N (@filmygyan) View this post on Instagram A post shared by FILMYGYAN VIDEOS (@filmygyanvideos) The buzz around their rumoured relationship reached new heights recently when Samantha shared photos from her visit to Detroit, Michigan, where she attended the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) 2025 event. Among the several pictures she posted, fans quickly noticed Raj Nidimoru's recurring presence, including one intimate photo where his arm is affectionately wrapped around Samantha. The two first collaborated on Citadel: Honey Bunny, which Raj co-directed along with Krishna D.K. Since then, speculations about their off-screen bond have only grown stronger. According to a report by Pinkvilla, a source claimed that Raj and Samantha have been exploring properties together with plans of moving in. 'Raj got officially divorced from Shhyamali in 2022 and found love in Samantha after they collaborated for Citadel," the source alleged. However, Samantha's manager has since denied the moving-in rumours in a statement to Hindustan Times. First Published: July 30, 2025, 22:37 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
