Manisha Rege

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Cong bastion Konkan now a battleground for Sena vs Sena

Cong bastion Konkan now a battleground for Sena vs Sena

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

All eyes are now on the Sena factions, led by CM Shinde, backed by the BJP, and his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray, and their performance in the coastal belt in the November 20 polls.

Why Kolhapur scion Shahu Chhatrapati chose Congress over BJP

Why Kolhapur scion Shahu Chhatrapati chose Congress over BJP

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Shahu Chhatrapati, scion of the Kolhapur royal family, has said he chose the Congress for his poll debut as he draws inspiration from his great grandfather Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, a hugely revered figure among all segments of society for his bold social reforms.

Sharad Pawar, Uddhav fighting for political survival

Sharad Pawar, Uddhav fighting for political survival

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

As the campaign for the Lok Sabha elections gathers momentum, Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray, the leaders of two prominent regional parties in Maharashtra, are fighting a battle for political survival.

Why BJP hasn't named Maharashtra candidates so far

Why BJP hasn't named Maharashtra candidates so far

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The seat-sharing issue is being discussed with the central leadership, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule told PTI.

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Sena and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray labelled each other gaddar (traitor) after Shinde's rebellion split their original party last year, while Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly asserted he had exacted revenge on Thackeray for his betrayal.

My govt stable, allies will contest polls together: Thackeray

My govt stable, allies will contest polls together: Thackeray

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Asserting that his government is stable, Thackeray said the alliance partners are perceived to be ideologically different but the interests of the state and welfare of people binds the three parties together.

Cadres find NCP's body language anti-Congress: Maharashtra CM

Cadres find NCP's body language anti-Congress: Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

With the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party seat-sharing talks deadlocked over the latter's insistence on getting more seats to contest the assembly polls, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Sunday said he is against breaking the alliance but party workers feel the ally's "body language is anti-Congress".