Defeated Winner
Eknath Shinde’s political trajectory after the recent Maharashtra elections is one of paradoxes: a triumphant contender, yet a ‘defeated’...
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Abhijit Mulye
Dec 13 min read
Maharashtra Mandate: It is MVA’s defeat more than Mahayuti’s victory
BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance aka Mahayuti bagged a whopping 232 out of a total 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra in recently concluded...
Abhijit Joshi
Nov 304 min read
Mahayuti’s Masterstroke: Using Professional Strategists to Redefine Indian Politics
The November 2024 Maharashtra state elections have etched themselves into history, not just for the decisive mandate they delivered but...
Correspondent
Nov 303 min read
Mahayuti meeting put off; Govt formation delayed
Shinde heads to his village; Uday Samant says he is unwell not upset Mumbai: A key Mahayuti meeting scheduled on Friday was put off and...
Correspondent
Nov 282 min read
Shadows Dispelled
The suspense over Maharashtra’s next chief minister appears to be nearing its end with Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, who has helmed the...
Correspondent
Nov 284 min read
Shinde falls in line, decks clear for BJP CM
Mumbai: Breaking his silence four days after the assembly election results, Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said...
Correspondent
Nov 272 min read
Shiv Sena accuses NCP of playing the 2014 game
Mumbai: While it is getting clear that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is unlikely to be the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ramdas...
Correspondent
Nov 264 min read
New govt formation delayed as Sena insists on CM post for Shinde
Mumbai: The formation of a new government in Maharashtra, which appeared likely immediately after the BJP-led coalition won a thumping...
Prism Advertising
Nov 253 min read
Lessons from Maharashtra’s Political Realignment
Maharashtra’s political drama has long been a microcosm of India’s broader ideological tussles. From the formation of the Shiv Sena in...
Correspondent
Nov 252 min read
New Vanguards
In a stunning turnaround, the ruling Mahayuti coalition rebounded from its Lok Sabha poll debacle to sweep the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly...
Correspondent
Nov 253 min read
Shinde beats Uddhav in 36 seats, loses in 14
Mumbai: The Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has trounced rival Shiv Sena (UBT) of Uddhav Thackeray in 36 assembly seats in...
Kiran D. Tare
Nov 245 min read
A Comeback for the Ages: How the Mahayuti powered by the BJP Reclaimed Maharashtra
In an astonishing political turnaround, the ruling Mahayuti coalition, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chief Minister Eknath...
Suyash Padate
Nov 242 min read
Now, Ajit Dada of NCP
Mumbai: The NCP chief Ajit Pawar has strengthened his position in the Mahayuti not only by winning 41 seats but with an impressive strike...
Swapnil R Mishra
Nov 243 min read
Shinde, the new star on the horizon
Mumbai: It’s a double win for Eknath Shinde. Not only has the chief minister won his seat of Kopri-Pachpakhadi, but his Shiv Sena...
Suyash Padate
Nov 222 min read
Pilgrimage Garners Votes
A publicity stunt has become a powerful tool in marketing and brand promotion. They can captivate audiences, generate buzz, and leave a...
Kiran D. Tare
Nov 213 min read
A Crucible for Mumbai’s Future
Now with voting completed, the November 23 results will be especially crucial for Mumbai this time. The ‘Maximum City’s’ election...
Aditi Pai
Nov 212 min read
The angry Sainiks
When Eknath Shinde split the Shiv Sena in 2022, Ramdas Kadam was one of the most vocal leaders who went with him and even accused Uddhav...
Aditi Pai
Nov 202 min read
A family torn apart
The Lok Sabha polls saw high drama this year, especially in Maharashtra where the split in two parties had also seen families divide over...
Correspondent
Nov 191 min read
Plain Speak
“The Dharavi redevelopment is unfair, and it is being done to benefit only one person. We are not convinced how tenders are being given....
Correspondent
Nov 182 min read
No show of strength on Balasaheb’s anniversary
No show of strength on Balasaheb’s anniversary Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and former chief...
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