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Eknath Shinde dismissed merger talks between Shiv Sena factions, stating his group upholds Bal Thackeray's Hindutva ideology and has public support, evidenced by electoral wins. This comes amid speculation fueled by remarks from leaders within both factions and the ruling alliance. Sanjay Raut countered, asserting Uddhav Thackeray leads the 'real Shiv Sena'.

Shiv Sena factions, split four years ago, are now considering reunification due to the BJP's increasing dominance in Maharashtra. Leaders from both Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde's camps believe the BJP poses an existential threat, weakening regional allies. Calls for unity are growing, with suggestions that a reunion could happen swiftly if Shinde agrees.

The annual 'Ghanta Naad Andolan' took a dramatic turn as rival factions of the Shiv Sena clashed near Durgadi Fort in Kalyan. In a show of solidarity, supporters of both Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray raised their voices against restrictions placed on Hindu worship during Bakri Eid.

Four former Kalyan-Dombivli corporators, along with numerous office-bearers and workers from UBT and MNS factions, joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Dombivli. The induction, attended by MP Shrikant Shinde, highlighted the party's expansion. The event also celebrated the transfer of historic temple land, with Shinde performing a ritual.

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde dismissed merger talks, asserting his Shiv Sena upholds Bal Thackeray's ideology and holds the people's mandate. He highlighted electoral victories reflecting public trust. Meanwhile, Sena (UBT) leaders accused the BJP of weakening their party, a claim Shinde countered by questioning their own leadership and self-respect.

Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee claims Speaker recognized him as opposition leader, signaling a major internal crisis. Fifty-eight rebel MLAs support this move, proposing a new leadership structure. This revolt, the party's biggest challenge, follows a significant election defeat and has prompted a TMC organizational overhaul.

Days after TMC’s 15-year rule ended, a rebel bloc of 58 MLAs seized control of the legislature party, and won recognition from the Assembly Speaker. Their rebellion is aimed less at Mamata Banerjee and more at her nephew and political heir, Abhishek Banerjee

Once a footnote in West Bengal politics, Ritabrata Banerjee has dramatically risen to become the Leader of Opposition after a sensational political shift. His journey from a CPI(M) expulsion to leading a rebellion within the TMC, now challenging the ruling party, has left the state's political landscape reeling.

AIADMK faces a potential Shiv Sena-style split in Tamil Nadu after a fractured mandate. Rebel MLAs defied a party whip to support the new government, dividing the party. This move mirrors the Shiv Sena crisis and raises questions about AIADMK's future, its leadership, and control over its symbol.

TMC, BJD, Shiv Sena, NCP, AAP and AGP have all become weak, second-rung players in states they once dominated. And it doesn’t look like that the BJP juggernaut is stopping anytime soon, even to catch its breath

After a decisive electoral defeat in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee faces her toughest political reset in decades. Can a leader forged in agitation rebuild a weakened organisation, reclaim public trust, and reposition herself against an entrenched Bharatiya Janata Party government?

The eknath shinde faction has submitted an application seeking an inquiry into the submission of forged and fabricated documents by the Uddhav Thackeray faction. They demand that all electronic and communication devices under the custody of Sunil Prabhu, Anil Desai, and Shiv Sena (UBT) party office secretary Vijay Joshi be seized and confiscated. The Shinde faction also requests an investigation into an email sent by the Uddhav faction to Eknath Shinde, using an email ID that did not belong to Shinde. They want Google to produce records and verify if any letter was sent from the official email ID of Shiv Sena legislature party. The applicant also expresses concerns about the deletion of relevant data and requests the seizure of all electronic devices.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Friday described as dangerous for democracy Election Commission's decision to recognise eknath shinde faction as real Shiv Sena. “They (eknath shinde faction) have stolen our bow and arrow symbol, but people will avenge this theft,” Thackeray told reporters at his Matoshree bungalow in suburban Bandra.

The BJP is likely to keep the key home, finance and revenue portfolios and cede the urban development and irrigation portfolios to the eknath shinde faction of the Shiv Sena in its cabinet-sharing arrangement, said sources.

The eknath shinde faction on Sunday said it has accepted the interim decision of the Election Commission to freeze the bow and arrow symbol and also not use the name, Shiv Sena.