Mahayuti drops 12 MPs & MVA just 1; for BJP, 'winnability' key

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 6, 2024
Mahayuti comprising the Shiv Sena-BJP-NCP (Ajit Pawar) alliance has dropped 12 sitting MPs across Maharashtra. While BJP has dropped 7 sitting MPs, the Eknath Shinde-led Sena has dropped 5. The NCP had only one sitting MP in Sunil Tatkare, who has been repeated from Raigad. The Congress had only one sitting MP, Suresh Dhanorkar,...

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Bharatiya Janata Party

Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
The BJP-led central government tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament amid opposition from the INDIA bloc, incorporating suggestions from the Joint..
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Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor criticises the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it a tool for political polarisation. He accuses Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of..
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With the parties in both the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition INDIA bloc showing no signs of bipartisan consensus building, the..
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh refuted claims of historical northern dominance over the south, calling them misleading. He highlighted the significant..
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Akhilesh Yadav criticized those treating politics as a part-time job, seemingly targeting UP CM Yogi Adityanath. Adityanath defended his commitment, emphasizing..
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Member of parliament

Representative of the voters to a parliament
A senior Labour MP's £900 "pet rent" expenses claim has prompted ministers to call for a review of what MPs can claim back.
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Opposition MPs raised concerns during a debate over the Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025, citing provisions that grant immigration authorities arbitrary..
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Shiv Sena

Political party in Maharashtra, India
Yuva Sena's Rahool Kanal states that comedian Kunal Kamra will be welcomed in 'Shiv Sena Style' if he visits Mumbai, despite receiving protection in Tamil Nadu...
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Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut claimed that PM Narendra Modi's successor would be from Maharashtra and decided by the RSS. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis countered,..
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Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Nirupam has urged Mumbai Police to close street-side Shawarma and non-vegetarian stalls during Navratri, citing respect for Hindu..
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Sanjay Raut demands special protection for comedian Kunal Kamra, who faces multiple legal cases over remarks about Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde. He..
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Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai urged prompt action against comedian Kunal Kamra following a parody song targeting deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Sena workers..
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Maharashtra

State in Western India
A 46-year-old banker from Navi Mumbai was forced to return from his holiday early due to calls from the police regarding his witness statement in a defamation..
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis questioned Uddhav Thackeray's stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to be introduced in Lok Sabha. The bill faces..
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Senior RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi stated that the issue of Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra was raised unnecessarily and highlighted the inclusiveness of..
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Khar police visited comedian Kunal Kamra's Mahim home to investigate his remarks about Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde in a recent show. Kamra criticized..
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Ajit Pawar

Indian politician (born 1959)
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urged farmers to repay crop loans by March 31, emphasizing that election promises like loan waivers depend on future decisions..
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Nationalist Congress Party

Political party in India
Uddhav Thackeray, facing political challenges after parting ways with BJP, stands his ground amidst controversy involving comedian Kunal Kamra. His decision to..
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Eknath Shinde

Indian politician (born 1964)
Kunal Kamra (36) has been asked to appear before officials of the Khar Police Station in suburban Mumbai, where the first FIR against him was registered last..
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In his latest post on X post, stand-up artist Kunal Kamra shared a satirical 'step-by-step guide' on how to 'kill' an artist 'democratically', which appears to..
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The Madras high court granted interim anticipatory bail to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra after his video mocking Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde caused..
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Pune

City in Maharashtra, India
The expressway is a major milestone in India's road development, offering faster, safer, and more efficient travel between two major cities.
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A 32-year-old woman, Gauri Khedekar, was found dead in a suitcase in Bengaluru, with her husband Rakesh Khedekar apprehended in Pune after fleeing. The couple..
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