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Congress veteran Balasaheb Thorat loses Maharashtra's Sangamner seat

Congress MLA Balasaheb Thorat lost Maharashtra's Sangamner seat with a vote margin of 10560 to first-time candidate Amol Dhondiba Khatal from the Shiv Sena.

MLA & Congress senior leader Balasaheb Thorat faces competition from a newcomer for the Sangamner constituency(UDAY DEOLEKAR)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2024 04:33 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Ria Amol Wadikar

Sujay Vikhe-Patil fails to get ticket from Sangamner amid rivalry between Vikhe-Patils and Thorats

Sujay Vikhe-Patil is denied a ticket for Sangamner, with Shiv Sena backing Amol Khatal. The long-standing feud with Balasaheb Thorat intensifies amid political tension.

Recently, the rift between the two families further widened when BJP worker Vasant Deshmukh made a derogatory comment about Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat’s daughter, Jayashree Thorat. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 30, 2024 07:28 AM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

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.

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Updated on Oct 27, 2024 07:40 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Farmers’ issues take centre stage on last day of campaign

The battle in Shirur is primarily between two NCPs with Amol Kolhe taking on Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil

The campaigning for the Shirur Lok Sabha constituency, which goes to polls on Monday, May 13, concluded on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 12, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

MVA accepts Uddhav Thackeray as ‘Leader of Opposition’ in Maharashtra

The MVA rally was held at the Marathwada Sanskrutik Mandal ground. Titled ‘Vajramuth’ (iron fist), it was a show of unity between the Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party and Congress.

Congress leader Ashok Chavan appreciated Thackeray’s stint as chief minister during the MVA government reign. “I have never seen such a good person and a leader who gives full freedom to colleagues to work,” he said. Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat added, “Thackeray showed his leadership qualities while handling the COVID situation in the state, and his efforts were admired by people.” (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 04, 2023 12:37 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Sambhaji Nagar riots were orchestrated ahead of polls, alleges Thackeray

The rally, titled ‘Vajramuth’ (iron fist), was aimed at demonstrating the strength of the unity between the Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party and Congress. At the beginning of the rally, all the leaders present paid their respects to a photograph of ‘Mother India’ and the Constitution of India

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Updated on Apr 03, 2023 12:44 AM IST

BySaurabha Kulshreshtha

Maha Cong leader Balasaheb Thorat resigns as state legislature party head

The Congress leader's resignation comes a day after he wrote to the party high command citing his inability to work with state unit chief Nana Patole.

Thorat is a staunch Congress loyalist and has earlier served as the party’s state president and many key ministerial portfolios.

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Published on Feb 07, 2023 01:40 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Nisha Anand

Maha ministers say all good after key cabinet meeting amid deepening crisis

Maharashtra political crisis: Expressing confidence that the MVA regime will complete its term amid a strong buzz that Sena supremo and chief minister Uddhav Thackeray may soon put in his papers, Thorat said, “There are no difficulties. Everything will be alright. The government will continue.”

File photo of Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray.

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Updated on Jun 22, 2022 04:05 PM IST

ByHT News Desk, New Delhi

Disquiet in Maha ruling coalition over Patole’s resignation as House speaker

Echoing Pawar’s opinion, Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, “Like Sharad Pawar saheb said, there will be discussion on the [Speaker post] again.”

Nana Patole at a protest held by Maratha community, at Azad Maidan on Friday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Feb 07, 2021 02:25 AM IST

BySwapnil Rawal, Faisal Malik, Mumbai

Aurangabad renaming: Thorat says Cong has a clear stand on the issue

While Thackeray’s Shiv Sena has been advocating the name change for over two decades, the Congress has always opposed it.

Balasaheb Thorat says Congress has always opposed renaming proposals.(Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Jan 08, 2021 10:29 PM IST

Mumbai | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar

Congress, NCP say no to farm bills in Maharashtra. Shiv Sena to decide

The Shiv Sena has invited criticism by Maharashtra BJP leaders for its ‘hypocritical stance’ of supporting the bills in the Lok Sabha and walking out in the Rajya Sabha.

Deputy chief minister and Nationalist Congress leader Ajit Pawar said that the farm as well as the labour bills will not be implemented in the state. (File photo: Anshuman Poyrekar/HT)

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Updated on Sep 25, 2020 10:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySurendra P Gangan

Cong-NCP slam PM Modi for appeal to light lamps, say ‘event management’ not needed

Thorat said that Modi’s appeal is unfortunately unbecoming of a leader who is the prime minister of the country. “The BJP has failed to show strong leadership which is needed during these challenging times,” he added.

Maharashtra Congress chief Balasaheb Thorat said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is addicted to making an event out of any major issue that the country comes across.(HT PHOTO.)

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Updated on Apr 03, 2020 04:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByHT Correspondent

Alliance party leaders unhappy after cabinet expansion: Saamana

While Thackeray has been unable to allocate portfolios, the state government allotted offices and residences to ministers on Thursday

Senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan, Balasaheb Thorat and Manikrao Thakre stepping out of Hotel Trident in Bandra-Kurla Complex where they had meeting with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray.(Satish Bate/HT file photo)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2020 06:47 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByHT Correspondent, Mumbai

‘Smoke rising in Congress’: Saamana spotlights disquiet in Thackeray cabinet

The Shiv Sena, in an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana, said there was a tussle between senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan and Maharashtra Congress president Balasaheb Thorat over the revenue portfolio.

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Updated on Jan 02, 2020 06:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySwapnil Rawal

In Maharashtra, tug-of-war among Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena over portfolio allocation

After the Cabinet expansion in Maharashtra, the three parties in the government maintain there is no fight; deputy CM Ajit Pawar says allocation will be done on Thursday.

Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar speaks to media in Pune district, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 02, 2020 08:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByFaisal Malik and Swapnil Rawal, Mumbai

Heir-raising moment for Uddhav Thackeray-led coalition govt in Maharashtra

Several young leaders from the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), a majority of them related to senior leaders, could become ministers, as the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government expands its cabinet on Monday. Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray took the oath, along with six ministers – two each from the three parties – on November 28.

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Updated on Dec 30, 2019 10:24 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByShrinivas Deshpande

Congress unhappy with portfolios in Thackeray cabinet, says Balasaheb Thorat

As per the portfolio-sharing formula of the MVA, the Shiv Sena has chief ministership, NCP has the Deputy CM’s post, while Congress has the Assembly speaker’s post.

State Congress chief and revenue minister Balasaheb Thorat(Satish Bate/HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 27, 2019 11:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByShrinivas Deshpande, Mumbai

Ajit Pawar, in race for Dy CM, tweets congrats to ‘Hon Uddhav Thackeray ji’

In a rare tweet, addressed to 59-year-old Shiv Sena boss, Ajit Pawar said the state would develop as a whole under Thackeray’s leadership.

Ajit Pawar was also present at Shivaji Park to witness Thackeray’s swearing-in as chief minister that he had attended, in his words, “as an MLA” and not a minister. (ANI photo)

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Updated on Nov 28, 2019 10:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

At Uddhav Thackeray’s grand oath event, friends, rivals and Ajit Pawar

The mega event - his party had attempted to turn it into a show of opposition unity - was attended by several leaders from other states including DMK’s MK Stalin and chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath and Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge and Kapil Sibal.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray takes oath during the swearing-in ceremony at Shivaji park in Mumbai on Thursday.(Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 31, 2020 01:55 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByEeshanpriya M S

Uddhav Thackeray to be sworn in today likely with 6 ministers drawn from 3 parties

The parties have considered seniority while finalising the names for the first lot of cabinet composition.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. (ANI Photo)

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Updated on Nov 28, 2019 04:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySurendra P Gangan

Maharashtra govt formation: NCP to get deputy CM post, Congress to get Speaker post

Two ministers from each of the three parties will take oath with Uddhav Thackeray at Shivaji Park on Thursday. The likely names are state Congress president Balasaheb Thorat, NCP’s Jayant Patil and Chhagan Bhujbal and Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde.

NCP leader Praful Patel said the expansion of the cabinet will take place after the Thackeray government proves its majority on the floor of the house.(PTI)

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Updated on Nov 28, 2019 06:45 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySurendra P Gangan and Faisal Malik

Balasaheb Thorat, Jayant Patil may get deputy CM posts

While Shiv Sena’s supremo Uddhav Thackeray will lead the government as chief minister, Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will each have a deputy chief minister in the cabinet.

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Updated on Nov 27, 2019 01:50 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByHT Correspondent

Balasaheb Thorat elected Maharashtra Congress legislature unit leader

AICC general secretary in-charge for Maharashtra Mallikarjun Kharge made the announcement at a meeting of the party MLAs held at a hotel here.

Maharashtra Congress president Balasaheb Thorat has been elected as the party’s legislature wing leader.(Satish Bate/HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 26, 2019 01:56 PM IST

Mumbai | ByPress Trust of India

Congress’ BalasahebThorat most senior in Maharashtra Assembly, but won’t make it to BJP’s list for Pro-tem Speaker

A Pro-tem Speaker is appointed by the Governor from the three-four names recommended by the chief minister from the names suggested to him by the Legislature. Among the 288 members elected in the recently held elections, Thorat is the only one serving his eighth term.

File photo of Congress MLA Balasaheb Thorat(Anshuman Poyrekar/HT File)

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Updated on Nov 26, 2019 09:36 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByHT Correspondent, Mumbai

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Vehicles in a parking lot during haze and smoggy weather at Shastri Park in New Delhi, on Thursday, November 21, 2019.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 22, 2019 09:12 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Shiv Sena boss Uddhav Thackeray pushes pedal on talks with Congress, says in ‘right direction’

The Sena chief had yesterday laboured to underscore that the Sena’s proposed alliance with the Congress-NCP may take a little time since this was the first time that the three parties were trying to form the government.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray while stepping out of Hotel Trident in Bandra-Kurla Complex where he had a meeting with senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan, Balasaheb Thorat in Mumbai on Nov 13, 2019. (HT Photo by Satish Bate)

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Updated on Jul 23, 2020 03:02 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | BySwapnil Rawal

NCP, Congress look to up tension in high-voltage Maharashtra power tussle

Both the opposition parties -- Congress and the NCP - have alleged that the BJP was using various methods to poach their MLAs, as it is short of 25 for simple majority in the Maharashtra assembly.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar canceled his three-day tour of rain-affected areas of Maharashtra and is expected to meet party leaders in Mumbai on November 8, 2019.(PTI)

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Updated on Jul 28, 2020 09:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByFaisal Malik and Surendra P Gangan

In Cong-NCP poll promises, 80% quota for locals in Maharashtra industries

The leaders said that they have incorporated only those promises which are necessary and can be implemented.

The 51-page document covers all the sectors and issues related to youth, women, environment, farmers and urban, rural development.(Photo: NCPspeaks/ Twitter)

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Updated on Jul 07, 2020 04:30 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByFaisal Malik

Assembly Elections 2019: Congress releases 51 candidates in first list for Maharashtra

Congress is contesting 125 seats in Maharashtra in alliance with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) which will also contest the same number of seats.

Former CM Ashok Chavan fielded from Bhokar for Maharastra Assembly polls slated for October 21(Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 29, 2019 08:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAurangzeb Naqshbandi

‘Hypocrisy’: Congress slams Centre’s move to import onions from Pakistan

The Metal and Mineral Corporation of India (MMCI), a subsidiary of the Centre, has invited tenders for importing 2,000 tonnes of onion from Pakistan, Egypt, China and Afghanistan, following a price hike.

According to the tender document, bids should be submitted before September 24 and will remain valid till October 10.(HT Image)

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Updated on Sep 15, 2019 03:20 AM IST

Mumbai | ByFaisal Malik

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Congress MLA Balasaheb Thorat lost Maharashtra's Sangamner seat with a vote margin of 10560 to first-time candidate Amol Dhondiba Khatal from the Shiv Sena.

Sujay Vikhe-Patil is denied a ticket for Sangamner, with Shiv Sena backing Amol Khatal. The long-standing feud with Balasaheb Thorat intensifies amid political tension.

Tension in Sangamner escalates after BJP leader Vasant Deshmukh's derogatory remarks about Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat's daughter, sparking protests and violence.

The battle in Shirur is primarily between two NCPs with Amol Kolhe taking on Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil

The MVA rally was held at the Marathwada Sanskrutik Mandal ground. Titled ‘Vajramuth’ (iron fist), it was a show of unity between the Shiv Sena (UBT), Nationalist Congress Party and Congress.

The Congress leader's resignation comes a day after he wrote to the party high command citing his inability to work with state unit chief Nana Patole.

Maharashtra political crisis: Expressing confidence that the MVA regime will complete its term amid a strong buzz that Sena supremo and chief minister Uddhav Thackeray may soon put in his papers, Thorat said, “There are no difficulties. Everything will be alright. The government will continue.”

Echoing Pawar’s opinion, Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, “Like Sharad Pawar saheb said, there will be discussion on the [Speaker post] again.”

While Thackeray’s Shiv Sena has been advocating the name change for over two decades, the Congress has always opposed it.

The Shiv Sena has invited criticism by Maharashtra BJP leaders for its ‘hypocritical stance’ of supporting the bills in the Lok Sabha and walking out in the Rajya Sabha.

Thorat said that Modi’s appeal is unfortunately unbecoming of a leader who is the prime minister of the country. “The BJP has failed to show strong leadership which is needed during these challenging times,” he added.

While Thackeray has been unable to allocate portfolios, the state government allotted offices and residences to ministers on Thursday

The Shiv Sena, in an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana, said there was a tussle between senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan and Maharashtra Congress president Balasaheb Thorat over the revenue portfolio.

After the Cabinet expansion in Maharashtra, the three parties in the government maintain there is no fight; deputy CM Ajit Pawar says allocation will be done on Thursday.

As per the portfolio-sharing formula of the MVA, the Shiv Sena has chief ministership, NCP has the Deputy CM’s post, while Congress has the Assembly speaker’s post.

In a rare tweet, addressed to 59-year-old Shiv Sena boss, Ajit Pawar said the state would develop as a whole under Thackeray’s leadership.

The mega event - his party had attempted to turn it into a show of opposition unity - was attended by several leaders from other states including DMK’s MK Stalin and chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath and Congress’ Mallikarjun Kharge and Kapil Sibal.

The parties have considered seniority while finalising the names for the first lot of cabinet composition.

Two ministers from each of the three parties will take oath with Uddhav Thackeray at Shivaji Park on Thursday. The likely names are state Congress president Balasaheb Thorat, NCP’s Jayant Patil and Chhagan Bhujbal and Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde.

While Shiv Sena’s supremo Uddhav Thackeray will lead the government as chief minister, Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will each have a deputy chief minister in the cabinet.

AICC general secretary in-charge for Maharashtra Mallikarjun Kharge made the announcement at a meeting of the party MLAs held at a hotel here.

A Pro-tem Speaker is appointed by the Governor from the three-four names recommended by the chief minister from the names suggested to him by the Legislature. Among the 288 members elected in the recently held elections, Thorat is the only one serving his eighth term.

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion at 9 am. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

The Sena chief had yesterday laboured to underscore that the Sena’s proposed alliance with the Congress-NCP may take a little time since this was the first time that the three parties were trying to form the government.

Both the opposition parties -- Congress and the NCP - have alleged that the BJP was using various methods to poach their MLAs, as it is short of 25 for simple majority in the Maharashtra assembly.

The leaders said that they have incorporated only those promises which are necessary and can be implemented.

Congress is contesting 125 seats in Maharashtra in alliance with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) which will also contest the same number of seats.

The Metal and Mineral Corporation of India (MMCI), a subsidiary of the Centre, has invited tenders for importing 2,000 tonnes of onion from Pakistan, Egypt, China and Afghanistan, following a price hike.

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