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Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
MNS reaches out to Prakash Mahajan after his public outburst on not being invited to party conclave in Nashik
Senior leader of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Bala Nandgaonkar reached out to party spokesperson Prakash Mahajan and held a discussion, a day after the latter expressed his disappointment with the party leadership for not inviting him for the state conclave. The MNS has organised a three-day state conclave at Igatpuri in Nashik district. The conclave assumes significance in the wake of the reunion of estranged brothers Uddhav Thackeray, president of Shiv Sena (UBT), and MNS chief Raj Thackeray. While Raj Thackeray was determined to give a bold message in the conclave and ascertain the majority view within the organisation over truce and political alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, senior leader Prakash Mahajan expressed his displeasure with the organisation in public on Tuesday. Prakash Mahajan, who is the brother of slain BJP leader and former Union Minister Pramod Mahajan, hails from Beed district in Marathwada region. Unlike his high-profile brother, Prakash Mahajan maintains a low profile but is known for his blunt nature. He has been associated with the MNS, which was founded by Raj Thackeray in March 2006 after leaving undivided Shiv Sena which was then led by late Bal Thackeray. However, the party's decision to skip his name from the conclave disappointed him. 'Is a spokesperson's post so insignificant? What face do I have in public if my party and leadership don't value my work,' he said. 'There is Diwali in party and darkness in my home. I cannot face my own people. However, irrespective of the treatment that has been meted out to me, my loyalty remains with the party and Raj Thackeray,' said Mahajan. Taking cognizance of Mahajan's unrest, MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar reached out to him and assured to address his concerns. This is not the first time Prakash Mahajan is complaining about MNS. In the past, he faced the threat of expulsion from the party for 'anti-party' activities—a charge he had strongly refuted as baseless. In July 2009, Mahajan joined Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray alleging that MNS had declined to a group where only a handful people hold sway and that the party lacked vision for Maharashtra. However, his stint in the Shiv Sena was shortlived and he returned to the MNS within a couple of years. Prakash Mahajan has often created a flutter with his public outbursts. In June 2025, he wrote letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis alleging that followers of Union Minister Narayan Rane were threatening him with abusive calls and sought protection.
New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Amid tensions between BJP and Shinde's Sena, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis invites Uddhav to join govt
Amid tensions between the BJP and the Shiv Sena faction led by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday extended an olive branch to Uddhav Thackeray, inviting him to join the government. With the term of Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC and leader of Opposition Ambadas Danave coming to an end, Fadnavis, Shinde and Thackeray delivered speeches. Thackeray praised Danave, saying he has worked hard and earned a good name for himself and the party as well. He said that Danave will come again to power, without changing his party, but as part of the Shiv Sena (UBT) only. 'We are sure that in 2029, the positions in the House -- the treasury benches and opposition -- will be exchanged. We will be in power while the people who are in power will sit in opposition,' Thackeray said. In response to Thackeray's remark, chief minister Fadnavis quickly said, 'Uddhav ji, there is no scope for the exchange of positions in 2029 as well. But there is one scope that can be explored. You can join our treasury benches and shift your sitting position. We can talk about this later separately,' he said, adding that the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is still a friendly party.
New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Amid tensions betwen BJP and Shinde's Sena, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis invites Uddhav to join govt
Amid tensions between the BJP and the Shiv Sena faction led by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday extended an olive branch to Uddhav Thackeray, inviting him to join the government. With the term of Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC and leader of Opposition Ambadas Danave coming to an end, Fadnavis, Shinde and Thackeray delivered speeches. Thackeray praised Danave, saying he has worked hard and earned a good name for himself and the party as well. He said that Danave will come again to power, without changing his party, but as part of the Shiv Sena (UBT) only. 'We are sure that in 2029, the positions in the House -- the treasury benches and opposition -- will be exchanged. We will be in power while the people who are in power will sit in opposition,' Thackeray said. In response to Thackeray's remark, chief minister Fadnavis quickly said, 'Uddhav ji, there is no scope for the exchange of positions in 2029 as well. But there is one scope that can be explored. You can join our treasury benches and shift your sitting position. We can talk about this later separately,' he said, adding that the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is still a friendly party.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘No scope to sit in Opposition till 2029': Devendra Fadnavis jabs Uddhav, invites him to join ruling side
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took a veiled dig at Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray , inviting him to join the treasury benches (ruling side) in Vidhan Parishad, stating that his government doesnt have any "scope" to come into Opposition until 2029. Fadnavis was speaking on the occasion of Uddhav Thackeray's farewell from the Maharashtra Vidhan Parishad . Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category MBA Management PGDM Healthcare Technology Data Science MCA Operations Management Public Policy Data Analytics others Digital Marketing Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence Finance Project Management Product Management CXO Data Science healthcare Leadership Cybersecurity Degree Others Skills you'll gain: Financial Management Team Leadership & Collaboration Financial Reporting & Analysis Advocacy Strategies for Leadership Duration: 18 Months UMass Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) Starts on May 13, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills Financial Literacy Leadership and Management Skills Strategic Thinking Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Online MBA Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details "At least till 2029, there is no scope for us to come there (Opposition). Uddhav Ji can think about the scope of coming to this side (ruling party) and that can be thought about in a different way, but there is absolutely no scope left for us to come there (Opposition)," Fadnavis said. Meanwhile, while addressing the Question Hour session in the Maharashtra Legislative Council , Devendra Fadnavis informed that 41,193 missing children have been traced so far through ' Operation Muskaan ', while 4,960 women and 1,364 children have been traced under 'Operation Khoj' this year alone. The Chief Minister said that taking the missing cases seriously, ' Missing Cell ' has been established in all police stations and its responsibility has been handed over to senior women officers. Live Events He also clarified that data is being shared between the state and the Centre through the Missing Portal so that the record of every missing person is uploaded and updated on time. However, Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve , while appreciating these efforts, raised the point that only finding people is not enough but concrete policies should also be made on social aspects like child marriage, human trafficking. The Chief Minister assured that the government will analyse these cases from a sociological perspective and take effective steps in the future. On July 11, Uddhav Thackeray took a swipe against the ruling Mahayuti government, saying that the bill should be renamed as " BJP security bill ". He further accused the ruling Mahayuti government of "misusing majority" while alerting that the government could "pick up" commoners and imprison them. "They can pick up anyone, including ordinary people, and imprison them. This bill is similar to previous acts like MESA and TADA. This bill should be called the 'BJP security bill' instead of the public security bill, as they believe speaking out against the BJP is tantamount to criticising the country. Currently, we don't support this bill," Thackeray, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, told reporters here.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Uddhav ji can come to the ruling side': Fadnavis offers, says BJP not going to be in opposition 'at least till 2029'
Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that Shiv Sena (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray "can come to the ruling side in a different way," hinting at a possible coalition between the Bharatiya Janata Party and UBT. While addressing the Maharashtra Assembly, the CM said that till 2029, there is no scope for the BJP to come to the opposition side. "At least till 2029, there is no scope for us to come there (opposition). Uddhav Ji can think about the scope of coming to this side (ruling party) and that can be thought about in a different way, but there is absolutely no scope left for us to come there (opposition)," Fadnavis said. — ANI (@ANI) Fadnavis may have made a seemingly light-hearted remark, but its political undertone runs deep — especially at a time when Uddhav Thackeray has intensified his attacks on the BJP and the Shinde-led government over the three-language policy, and when speculation about a patch-up between the estranged Thackeray cousins is gaining traction. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), a past ally of the BJP, has yet to clarify its electoral stance. Speculation has been mounting, especially after July 5, when Raj and Uddhav Thackeray shared a stage for the first time in two decades. The rare show of unity came during a joint celebration of the Maharashtra government's decision to reverse two controversial orders mandating Hindi as a third language from Class 1 in state schools. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo Back in April, Raj Thackeray had already fuelled talk of a possible thaw, calling their past disagreements 'trivial' and stressing that uniting for the cause of the Marathi manoos shouldn't be difficult. Uddhav Thackeray echoed a similar tone shortly after, saying he was open to reconciliation—so long as it didn't include those acting against Maharashtra's interests.
