Articles by Saurabha Kulshreshtha
Maharashtra polls: Soy and cotton farmers poised to sway numbers
Farmers in Maharashtra express dissatisfaction over low soybean prices despite a government MSP increase, impacting their voting intentions
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 09:14 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Two Bhujbals, two seats, and vendetta politics
Chhagan Bhujbal faces tough re-election battle in Yevla, targeted by former allies and Maratha activists after controversial comments on reservations
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Aaditya alleges ₹74.41-cr scam in painting of metro pillars, targets Shinde
This government does not have money to pay BEST employees and farmers but is spending crores of rupees for the benefit of contractors, alleged Thackeray
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Modi has insulted Munda, Ambedkar, Phule, says Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi promised the electorate that if MVA is elected to power, tribals, members of the scheduled caste and OBCs will find representation through caste census
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 09:11 AM IST
Chhagan Bhujbal: What is Sharad Pawar’s ideology? His party had no ideology
Bhujbal admitted that while there was “more noise” against him in Yeola, it was wrong to assume Marathas were angry with him
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 09:06 AM IST
We forgave Bhujbal for ‘mistakes’ but he betrayed us: Sharad Pawar
The veteran leader also expressed confidence that his faction of the party would win the battle against Bhujbal and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 09:13 AM IST
Uddhav Thackeray irked with ECI over bag checking in Yavatmal
Thackeray, who had gone to Yavatmal to address a rally for his party’s candidate for the Wani assembly constituency, Sanjay Derkar, questioned the ECI if it asks for the bags of ruling party leaders to be inspected too
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 08:36 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Mahayuti offers aid to women, farmers, youth
BJP's Maharashtra manifesto promises anti-conversion law, cash aid, job creation, and farm support, ahead of assembly elections on November 20
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Saurabha Kulshreshtha, Mumbai
Maharashtra polls: Shah releases BJP manifesto, flings charges at opposition
Amit Shah unveiled the BJP's manifesto promising farm loan waivers, youth stipends, and free rations, asserting confidence in a majority win in Maharashtra.
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 09:13 AM IST
Congress to cut SC, ST, OBC quota to give it to Muslims: Amit Shah in Maharashtra
Amit Shah said there is no provision for reservation based on religion in the Constitution of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Published on Nov 10, 2024 01:24 PM IST
‘Ek hain toh safe hain’: PM Modi accuses Congress of dividing castes and tribes
Modi also alleged that the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance was conspiring to scrap the Maharashtra government’s Ladki Bahin scheme
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 09:10 AM IST
PM Modi attacks Congress on caste in big Maharashtra blitz
PM Modi accused Congress of sowing division among castes and undermining women's empowerment in Maharashtra, urging unity ahead of elections.
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 01:41 AM IST
Saurabha Kulshreshtha, Mumbai
Uddhav Thackeray promises new International Finance Centre in Dharavi
Thackeray also said his party would bring back the old pension scheme for all government employees, months after the Maharashtra cabinet approved the central government’s Unified Pension Scheme
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Sena (UBT), Fadnavis duel over Shivaji statue issue
The Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP clash over Maratha pride, with accusations flying after a statue collapse. Fadnavis challenges Thackeray's temple plans
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Tactical rebels likely to split opposition votes
The presence of rebel candidates in Akola West, Nanded North, Sangola and Maval is likely to benefit the MVA
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 09:04 AM IST
In Deolali, sister files nomination against brother, father sends her notice
Tanuja Gholap files as an independent in Deolali, sparking family tensions with brother Yogesh and father Babanrao over name use in elections
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 09:17 AM IST
Row erupts over Arvind Sawant’s derogatory remarks on Shaina NC
Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant's derogatory remark about Shaina NC sparks outrage, leading to an FIR and criticism from political allies over disrespect to women.
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Dispute with smaller allies may cost MVA 7 seats
The disputes have arisen owing to efforts by top MVA leaders to settle scores with the smaller allies, said insiders
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 09:20 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: MVA demands removal of DGP Rashmi Shukla for ‘tapping phones’
It is alleged that Shukla tapped phones of MVA leaders and is pressuring the district police to register false cases against Shiv Sena (UBT) and MVA workers
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 08:48 AM IST
MVA, Mahayuti to rein in rebels who filed nominations against candidates
In a series of meetings over two days, attempts were made to work out last-minute deals and resolve disputes in about a dozen seats in all
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: In 53 seats, it’s Sena vs Sena, but which party is ‘real’?
Mumbai's Shiv Sena faces a crucial showdown on Nov 20 as Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde vie for party legacy in assembly elections
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 09:07 AM IST
FIR against BJP worker for abusive language against Congress’s Jayshree Thorat
Tension in Sangamner escalates after BJP leader Vasant Deshmukh's derogatory remarks about Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat's daughter, sparking protests and violence.
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Sena (UBT) declares 20 more candidates
Shiv Sena (UBT) announced 20 candidates for assembly polls, including for disputed constituencies. Uddhav Thackeray honored late leader Ghosalkar's family.
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 07:38 AM IST
Saurabha Kulshreshtha, Mumbai
2 sons of former Cong ministers in BJP second list
BJP released its second list of 22 candidates, including 7 sitting MLAs. Total candidates rise to 121, with notable changes in Pune and Sangli.
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 05:22 AM IST
BJP urges Shinde to withdraw candidate from Mahim for Raj Thackeray’s son
Political tensions rise in Mahim as BJP's Ashish Shelar backs Amit Thackeray, while incumbent MLA Sada Sarvankar refuses to step aside.
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: Uddhav quells rebellion in Thackeray stronghold of Shivadi
While there were rumours that Salvi may contest from the Shinde-led Shiv Sena or as an independent, his meeting with Thackeray laid all speculation to rest
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 09:11 AM IST
Rebellion in Thackeray stronghold, Uddhav steps in
Shiv Sena (UBT) faces rebellion in Mumbai's Shivadi constituency as Sudhir Salvi protests ticket denial. Uddhav Thackeray intervenes to restore loyalty.
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) releases first list of 65 candidates “by mistake”, could be corrected
Shiv Sena (UBT) unveiled 65 candidates, renominating 14 MLAs, but faced embarrassment as the list was announced "by mistake," indicating internal chaos.
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 07:34 AM IST
₹5 crore seized from Pune SUV kicks up storm, MVA targets Shinde
A ₹5 crore seizure from an SUV in Pune sparks political controversy, with opposition accusing CM Shinde of funding MLAs amid denials from implicated MLA Patil
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 09:17 AM IST
Kin of leaders, 81 sitting MLAs dominate BJP’s first list
The list comprises 71 sitting MLAs and 10 ministers, including deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, as well as other prominent names such as state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who was denied a ticket by the party in 2019
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 08:10 AM IST