Shiv Sena fields Muslim candidate in MumbaiOctober 6th, 2009 MUMBAI - The Shiv Sena has fielded a Muslim candidate for the upcoming Assembly elections in Mumbai. Shahid Reja Beg is contesting the Assembly elections from the Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar constituency.
Rane claims to benefit from Shiv Sena-MNS squabbleOctober 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - Senior Congress leader Narayan Rane on Sunday said that his party would benefit from the political squabble between Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirmana Sena (MNS) in Maharashtra. Highlighting the recent verbal duels between Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS supremo Raj Thackeray, Rane said that the dispute between the two brothers had weakened the prospects of both the parties in the upcoming state polls.
Shiv Sena-BJP alliance confident of victory in Maharashtra assembly pollsSeptember 19th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena on Saturday expressed confidence about emerging victorious in the forthcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. "It is 45 years since Shiv Sena came into being.
Shiv Sena activists torch MP State Transport bus in MaharahtraAugust 7th, 2009 AMRAVATI - Activists of Shiv Sena on Friday torched bus of Madhya Pradesh State Transport Corporation to vent their anger at the central government's decision to divert water from the region's Upper Wardha Dam to neighbouring state, Madhya Pradesh. The bus, on its way to Pandhurna in Madhya Pradesh, was ransacked before being torched.
Monsoon Marathon staged in Thane sans any rainJuly 12th, 2009 THANE - Thousands of enthusiasts from different walks of life and age groups participated in the annual 'Varsha Marathon' or, the Monsoon Marathon held at Thane in Maharashtra on Sunday. This marathon race is reckoned to be one of the biggest sporting events of Thane, located on the outskirts of Mumbai.
Shiv Sainiks protest over power tariff hike in MumbaiJune 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - At least 35 people, including eight women were injured on Wednesday during a protest staged by the Shiv Sena party here against power tariff hike in Mumbai. "Reliance is trying to have a monopoly here.
Shiv Sena activists rampages Reliance Infrastructure office over high power tariffJune 9th, 2009 Mumbai, June 9 (ANI): Rampaging activists of the Shiv Sena on Monday damaged the office of Reliance Infrastructure Limited and set a truck on fire in Mumbai against an alleged hiking of power tariff by the company. At least 500 protesters pelted stones on the power company's office and broke the windowpanes and also clashed with the police.
MNS has not taken votes of Shiv Sena, claims Raj ThackerayMay 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has said that MNS did not steal anybody's votes. He said while addressing his party workers here on Friday in the wake of the comments by Shiv Sena's Executive President Uddhav Thackeray that due to presence of MNS, the votes were split in the recent elections to Lok Sabha.
Trends indicate setback for BJP, Shiv Sena in MaharashtraMay 16th, 2009 MUMBAI - Early counting trends in Maharashtra Saturday indicated a setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena combine, with the Congress and its ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leading in many seats. As per counting trends at 10.30 a.m., the BJP and the Shiv Sena were leading in eight seats each, while the Congress is leading in 14 and the NCP in 10 seats, an election department official said.
Shiv Sena blames MNS for splitting Marathi votesMay 16th, 2009 MUMBAI - The Shiv Sena on Saturday blamed the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for dividing Marathi votes on regional lines. "The MNS tried to divide people on regional lines.
Shiv Sena announces candidates for GoaMarch 27th, 2009 PANAJI - Shiv Sena on Friday declared the names of candidates in Goa for upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Shiv Sena Goa unit chief Upendra Gaonkar will contest from the North Goa seat, while Namdeo Naik will try his luck from the South Goa parliamentary constituency.
BJP, Shiv Sena to jointly campaign in MaharashtraMarch 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Ironing out their differences, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena Tuesday announced they would begin joint campaigning in Maharashtra for the Lok Sabha polls March 20. BJP general secretary Gopinath Munde said that party chief Rajnath Singh and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackrey would start canvassing together.
Shiv Sena, BJP agree on seat sharing in MaharashtraMarch 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - Setting speculation at rest, the Shiv Sena said Friday that its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would continue following an agreement on seat sharing in Maharashtra for the upcoming general elections. 'While the Sena will contest 22 Lok Sabha seats, BJP will contest the remaining 26 in the state,' Shiv Sena's spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut told journalists.
BJP-Shiv Sena alliance intact in MaharashtraMarch 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - Setting speculation at rest, the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday announced an alliance for the forthcoming parliamentary polls following an agreement between them on sharing seats in Maharashtra. 'While the Sena will contest 22 Lok Sabha seats, the BJP will contest the remaining 26 in the state,' Shiv Sena's spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut told journalists.
Shiv Sena activists arrested for beating lovers in AgraFebruary 13th, 2009 AGRA - At least 20 activists of the Shiv Sena were Saturday arrested after they roughed up some youngsters to protest celebration of Valentine's Day, the Agra police said Saturday. Superintendent of Police B.P.
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