Mumbai/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Oct 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP and Shiv Sena on Sunday claimed that the Raj Thackeray-Uddhav Thackeray-led Opposition's 'Garjana Morcha' against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was a display of double standards and a publicity stunt. Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar launched a scathing attack on opposition leaders, calling their event a "Kolhe-Kui March (jackal's howl)" rather than a "Garjana March (roaring protest)". Addressing a press conference, he linked the timing of the demonstration to World Animal Day. Taking a direct jab at the opposition parties, he stated that their post-election grievances reflected a "sour grapes" mentality.

New Delhi, Aug 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) outreach programme in the United States to mark its centenary year has triggered a political debate in India, with the Congress claiming that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is facing strong opposition in the US, while the BJP and Shiv Sena described his visit as a matter of pride. Speaking to IANS, Congress leader Udit Raj said Bhagwat was facing opposition soon after arriving in the US and alleged that the RSS was now being criticised internationally for its activities. "See, among Indians, there are two kinds of people, and when you meet people who are living abroad, especially BJP supporters, they say that India is great and all.

New Delhi, Aug 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the national song 'Vande Mataram' is set to be sung at the Red Fort during the Independence Day celebrations for the first time, leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena on Tuesday welcomed the decision, while the Congress criticised the ruling party at the Centre, alleging that the BJP did not even hoist the National Flag for 52 years despite claiming to be a champion of nationalism. Reacting to the announcement, Bihar Minister Lakhendra Paswan said that Vande Mataram and the national anthem evoke a strong sense of patriotism and remind people of the sacrifices made during the freedom struggle.

Political equations in Maharashtra are shifting ahead of civic polls. For the BMC elections, only the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena will contest together, while the NCP has decided to go solo. Seat-sharing talks within the alliance are yet to be finalised. In Pimpri-Chinchwad, however, the NCP and NCP (SP) will join hands.#bmcpolls, #maharashtrapolitics, #bjpshivsena, #ncp, #civicelections, #mumbaipolitics,, India Videos, Times Now

New Delhi, April 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) As sections of Pakistani media claimed that the country’s diplomatic intervention in the Iran-US crisis merits consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize, political leaders from the BJP and Shiv Sena on Friday dismissed the idea as 'a joke.' They argued that if those accused of promoting terrorism are considered for such an honour, then even Adolf Hitler would qualify for the Nobel Prize.

Mumbai, Jan 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the high-stakes battle for the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the BJP, in alliance with the Shiv Sena, achieved its Mission Mumbai. The BJP emerged as the single-largest party by winning 88 seats. While it holds a significant lead over its rivals, the numbers suggest that no single party has crossed the magic halfway mark on its own (114 out of 227 seats), pointing towards the necessity of alliances to control the civic body.

Mumbai, Jan 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday termed the BJP-Shiv Sena combine's performance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections as a massive mandate for development. CM Fadnavis was speaking to reporters at the state BJP headquarters after participating in the celebrations over its stellar performance in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra in the civic body elections.

Mumbai, Jan 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Trends and results for the 227 seats of the BMC suggest a significant lead for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, signalling a potential shift in power that could deliver a major blow to the alliance of the Thackeray brothers (Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS). Following the high-stakes polling held on January 15 for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Thane, the counting of votes is currently underway.

New Delhi, Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena on Monday strongly criticised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his remarks targeting RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his comments on what is often referred to as "love jihad". They asserted that Owaisi "lacks both moral and political authority" to challenge the RSS chief. Mohan Bhagwat, while addressing the Stri Shakti Samvad programme in Bhopal, had said that instances commonly described as "love jihad" largely arise due to a lack of dialogue and moral grounding within families.

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A day after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat appealed for social harmony across the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday welcomed his remarks, saying society must progress in a way that reflects India’s long-standing culture of inclusivity and unity. Emphasising that the nation belongs to all its people, Bhagwat on Wednesday urged citizens to rise above divisions of caste, wealth and language, and to treat “everyone as one’s own”.

Mumbai, Dec 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) After days of hard bargaining, the BJP and Shiv Sena on Monday finalised a seat-sharing formula for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Of the total 227 seats, the BJP, which will play the role of the senior partner, will contest 137 seats, while Shiv Sena will field candidates in the remaining 90 seats. Both parties will also allocate a few seats from their respective quotas to their allies.

Amravati, Dec 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that there are no obstacles in the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena for the upcoming municipal corporation elections. Speaking to the media in Amravati, Fadnavis emphasised that seat-sharing discussions are progressing on a very positive note. To a question on the MahaYuti alliance seat-sharing formula, Fadnavis said that discussions regarding seat sharing are extremely positive.

New Delhi, Dec 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi reiterated his allegations of "vote chori" during his Germany visit, the BJP and the Shiv Sena reacted sharply, saying that the statements were part of a larger conspiracy. The BJP alleged that Rahul Gandhi's statements reflect a pattern he repeatedly follows during his foreign visits. During his visit to Germany, Rahul Gandhi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for India was fundamentally flawed and destined to fail.

Mumbai, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The ruling Mahayuti has reached a consensus on seat-sharing in over 150 of the 227 wards of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), with discussions on the remaining 77 seats expected to be completed within the next two to three days, Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam said on Thursday. He, however, clarified that there would be no alliance with the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which has appointed former minister Nawab Malik as coordinator for the BMC elections.

Mumbai, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP and Shiv Sena on Tuesday held a meeting to discuss the alliance strategy and seat sharing for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Maharashtra Minister of Cultural Affairs and BJP in charge of BMC elections, Ashish Shelar, after the meeting, announced that they have arrived at a seat-sharing formula with a view to winning 150 plus seats of the total 227 seats in BMC elections.

New Delhi, Oct 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav claimed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would lose the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, the BJP and Shiv Sena on Tuesday countered him, asserting that people will vote for development rather than empty rhetoric. Lalu Yadav took a dig at the NDA comprising the BJP, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United), and others—by posting on social media X and said “Chhah or gyarah, NDA nau do gyarah” following the Election Commission’s announcement that Bihar polls will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11.

Patna, June 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Indian government intensifies efforts to evacuate its citizens from conflict-hit Iran and Israel, BJP and Shiv Sena leaders on Monday hailed the move as a significant diplomatic and humanitarian achievement, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for the safe return of Indian nationals. Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised Modi government’s decisive actions.

Mumbai, May 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena(UBT) on Wednesday slammed the BJP and Shiv Sena over the induction of veteran NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal into the council of ministers, saying that those who strongly criticised him in the past will now have to swallow their criticism and sit with him in the cabinet. “Bhujbal, who once fought for the identity of Maharashtra, faced imprisonment, and raised the issues of Marathi people with great enthusiasm, had to join the herd of Maharashtra opposition (Mahayuti) and take the mantle of minister in the last phase of his life.

New Delhi, March 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) A major political controversy has erupted after stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra uploaded a video on his YouTube channel, referring to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a "traitor". The video has drawn sharp criticism from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, with party leaders strongly reacting against Kamra. Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC slammed Kamra, saying, "You call Maharashtra’s most popular Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister traitors and then claim it is comedy?

New Delhi, March 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The ongoing controversy surrounding Mughal emperor Aurangzeb has ignited fresh tensions in Maharashtra, after state Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal made a controversial remark, comparing Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to the infamous ruler. Sapkal described Fadnavis as being as 'cruel' as Aurangzeb, sparking strong reactions from the BJP and Shiv Sena. Sapkal's comments came as part of his criticism of Fadnavis, stating, "Aurangzeb was a cruel ruler.

Hyderabad, Feb 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena have termed as appeasement the permission given by the Telangana government to Muslim employees to leave offices early during the holy month of Ramzan. “Appeasement politics at its peak,” posted BJP MLA T. Raja Singh on social media platform X. “Telangana govt allows early leave for Ramzan but ignores Hindu festivals.

New Delhi, Dec 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The BJP and Shiv Sena have launched a sharp attack on the Congress Party over allegations of displaying a distorted map of India at its centenary celebrations of the 1924 Belagavi session on Thursday. The map reportedly showed PoK as part of Pakistan, prompting accusations of treason and anti-national behaviour. Congress, however, has strongly denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Parbhani to meet the family of Dalit youth Somnath Suryawanshi, who died under mysterious circumstances in judicial custody, sparking political outrage.