Shiv Sena

Political party in Maharashtra, India

Shiv Sena, is a Marathi regional and Hindu nationalist political organisation in India founded on 19 June 1966 by political cartoonist Bal Thackeray. The party originally emerged from a movement in Bombay demanding preferential treatment for Maharashtrians over migrants to the city. It is currently headed by Thackeray's son, Uddhav Thackeray. Members of Shiv Sena are referred to as Shivsainiks.

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2 weeks on, Uddhav allocates 56 portfolios among 7 mantris

Over a fortnight after Uddhav Thackeray took over as CM heading a Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government, the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi, as the recently-formed..

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Maharashtra Govt: Minister portfolios distributed; Shiv Sena gets Home Ministry, NCP Rural Development, Congress Revenue

The Winter session of Maharashtra Assembly begins on December 16, 2019, and will continue till December 21, 2019.

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Infiltration from Pakistan being ignored: Shiv Sena after passage of CAB

An editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana' said the government's claim that the situation in Kashmir after the revocation of Article 370 is fine has proved..

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Shiv Sena skips vote, doesn’t oppose it; disappoints Congress

Shiv Sena’s decision to abstain from voting on CAB in Rajya Sabha marked a change from the stance it adopted in Lok Sabha two days ago, but fell short of..

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We are happy Shiv Sena did not vote in favour of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill: Chidambaram

The Congress is happy that the Shiv Sena did not vote in favour of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, senior party leader P Chidambaram said on Wednesday. The..

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Shiv Sena MPs boycott voting on Citizenship Bill in Rajya Sabha

Shiv Sena members in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday were not present in the House during the voting on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019. On being asked if..

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Shiv Sena opposes Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha

The Sena does not need to prove how "staunch Hindu" and "patriotic" the party is, Sanjay Raut said while participating in a debate on the Bill in the Upper..

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After supporting in Lok Sabha, Shiv Sena likely to oppose Citizenship Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha

Sena stands on risky grounds and dwindling ideological support.

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Virgin Group founder Richard Branson to meet Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Hyperloop project

Soon after the NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena government was formed in the state, there were reports of the new Chief Minister scrapping the project.

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Shiv Sena adds twist to RS tale after backing CAB in Lok Sabha

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Shiv Sena seeks answers before backing govt in RS, but NDA confident of numbers

Ahead of the showdown, there was a sense of confidence in the government camp even as the Shiv Sena suggested it may review its support, and Congress reached out..

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Shiv Sena should support CAB without coming under pressure from Congress: BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis

Shiv Sena's support to CAB has put it in an awkward position with its new ally in Maharashtra, the Congress, which had been opposing the CAB from the get-go.

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Shiv Sena shouldn't come under pressure and change its stance over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill: Devendra Fadnavis

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Shiv Sena, BJP can come together; Uddhav to take decision at right time: Manohar Joshi

Former Maharashtra chief minister and senior Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi on Tuesday said his party and the BJP can come together in near future. Sena chief..

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Shiv Sena should not change its stance on CAB under pressure: Fadnavis

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'Bhangra politics': Asaduddin Owaisi slams Shiv Sena on its dubious stance regarding Citizenship Amendment Bill

The Shiv Sena backed the government on passing the CAB in the Lok Sabha on Monday, claiming that the support was given on 'national interest'.

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Congress welcomes Shiv Sena's decision to reconsider support for Citizenship Bill

The Congress on Tuesday said it welcomed the Shiv Sena's decision to reconsider supporting the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha after voting for it in..

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Shiv Sena's dwindling stance on CAB? Party to not lend support in Rajya Sabha 'unless things are clear', says Uddhav

Sena stands on risky grounds and dwindling ideological support, to maintain its alliance with the Congress in Maharashtra.

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'Same view not always possible': NCP on Shiv Sena backing Citizenship Bill

With its Maharashtra alliance partner Shiv Sena backing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, the NCP on Tuesday said the two are different parties..

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Won't support Citizenship Bill in Rajya Sabha till we get clarity on Shiv Sena's queries: Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said the Shiv Sena won't back the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha till there is clarity on the..

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Supported Citizenship Amendment Bill in national interest: Shiv Sena over its stand in Lok Sabha

Responding on being asked whether Shiv Sena will support Citizenship Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha, Arvind Sawant said, "Alag alag bhumika hoti kya humari?..

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New Congress ally Shiv Sena votes with Govt

During the debate on the bill, the party had argued that refugees getting citizenship under the CAB should not be granted voting rights for 25 years. It said..

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LS passes citizenship bill 311-80 at midnight, Shah says ‘NRC is coming’

The stage is now set for a clash in Rajya Sabha where the numbers are closer even as NDA seems to have requisite support with the backing of BJD, AIADMK, TDP and..

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Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government yet to reach understanding over portfolios

According to insiders, Congress had agreed to eight Cabinet and five ministers of state berths but the party changed its position and began insisting on one more..

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Citizen (Amendment) Bill: Shiv Sena against voting rights for illegal 'intruders'

"Illegal Intruders should be thrown out. Immigrant Hindus must be given citizenship, but let's give rest to allegations of creating vote bank & not give them..

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Tree cutting for Thackeray memorial? Amruta Fadnavis dubs Sena hypocrite

Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta on Sunday called the ruling Shiv Sena a "hypocrite" after media reports emerged that a memorial..

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Uddhav Thackeray welcomes PM Narendra Modi in Pune

As the Prime Minister alighted from the aircraft, he was welcomed by Union home minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra governor BS Koshyari, Uddhav Thackeray and the..

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Maharashtra ACB gives clean chit to NCP leader Ajit Pawar in irrigation scam

The 16-page affidavit, that was submitted by ACB superintendent Rashmi Nandedkar, is dated November 27, a day before the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government..

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Maharashtra: Week on, Uddhav Thackeray’s ministers still without portfolios

A week after Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray’s swearing-in as chief minister, cabinet members are still without portfolio. A tug-of-war for plum..