Bal Thackeray

Speaking on the occasion of the late leader's 99th birth anniversary, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said the BJP-led government has in the last ten years conferred the honour on some persons who did not deserve it.

Bal Thackeray death anniversary: PM, Uddhav, Rahul Gandhi, others pay tribute

PM Modi said, "I pay homage to the great Balasaheb Thackeray Ji on his Punya Tithi. He was a visionary who championed the cause of Maharashtra's development and the empowerment of Marathi people. He was a firm believer in enhancing the pride of Indian culture and ethos. His bold voice and unwavering spirit continue to inspire generations."

Mumbai gears up for Sena versus Sena show of strength at Dussehra rallies

Ahead of the the Lok Sabha polls, the two factions are anticipated to take aim at each other in their respective rallies. These factions have been in conflict as they vie for the title of the 'true inheritor' of the legacy of the late party supremo, Bal Thackeray.

Sena founder Bal Thackeray's name cannot be separated from Ayodhya movement: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

Disapproving of Patil’s remarks, Shinde said Ayodhya was a matter of faith for him. Speaking at the Mumbai Tak-Baithak interaction, the chief minister said, ”I told BJP leader and minister Chandrakant Patil that he shouldn’t have spoken against Balasaheb Thackeray.”

The new Shiv Sena is more a natural ally of Congress than BJP

The Shiv Sena seems to be at ease in its alliance with the Congress and there seems to be a natural cohesion between the two parties. This is in stark contrast to its alliance with the BJP where visible differences were common 

'Ram temple bhoomi pujan fulfilment of Bal Thackeray's dream'

The NCP, which is one of the constituents in the Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government, said the ceremony is a "matter of joy" for all and that Lord Ram is the deity of Indians.

Politics | Rashmi Thackeray, the power behind the Thackeray empire

Although Rashmi Thackeray's appointment as Saamana editor may seemingly be a break from the male-oriented past of the party where women have had only marginal roles, her being family is of more consequence.

Amit Shah pays tributes to Bal Thackeray, says he never compromised with ideals

The Shiv Sena in November broke its decades old alliance with the BJP and formed a government in Maharashtra with the support of the NCP and the Congress.

PM Modi pays tributes to Bal Thackeray on his birth anniversary

"Tributes to the great Balasaheb Thackeray on his jayanti. Courageous and indomitable, he never hesitated from raising issues of public welfare," the prime minister wrote on Twitter.

Don't touch trees for Bal Thackeray memorial in Aurangabad: Uddhav

On Sunday, the ruling Sena got trolled after media reports emerged that the memorial would require felling of some 1,000 trees.

Pawars, Thackerays, Mundes - uncle-nephew tussles not new in Maharashtra

The mentor-protege equation of uncles with their nephews has slipped into unpleasant territory in the struggle for power in not just the NCP but also the Shiv Sena and the BJP.

Maharashtra Government formation: Balasaheb had said party with majority gets CM's post, says Giriraj

BJP's Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday returned as Maharashtra chief minister, propped by NCP's Ajit Pawar, who took oath as his deputy.

Fadnavis heckled at Bal Thackeray's death anniversary function

Some Sena workers in close proximity to the former CM's convoy were seen shouting in Marathi Fadnavis' assembly poll campaign slogan: 'I will be back (as CM)' along with the Sena's traditional 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki jai' war cry.

Ayodhya verdict: Bal Thackeray would have been happy, says Raj Thackeray

Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, MNS chief Raj Thackeray on November 9 said Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray would have been very happy had he been alive.

Politics | Why Raj Thackeray could gain from an ED probe

Raj Thackeray is presented with an opportunity that his uncle had decades back — to play the victim card. Being the alleged target of the ruling dispensation and being ‘attacked’ by the Centre offers that opportunity.

Land allotment for Bal Thackeray memorial valid, legal: Bombay High Court

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation also said the land was allotted at a "nominal" rate of Re 1 for a lease period of 30 years and that such allotments had been made in the past for setting up of memorials of revered persons.

Bal Thackeray a bold person: PM Narendra Modi

"Remembering the courageous Balasaheb Thackeray on his jayanti. Respected Balasaheb was unwavering in his commitment towards protecting the rights and wellbeing of people. He was bold and was blessed with a sharp intellect and wit. His oratory skills mesmerised lakhs of people," Modi tweeted.

BJP, Shiv Sena come together for Bal Thackeray memorial; Opposition dubs it 'poll ploy'

Fadnavis also tweeted pictures of him and Uddhav participating in rituals marking the the start of construction of a memorial for Sena founder Bal Thackeray.

Nobody can ban Thackeray, says Sanjay Raut

According to media reports, the CBFC has taken exception to certain scenes referring to the Babri Masjid and the south Indian community.

Opinion | By raking up Ram Mandir, Uddhav Thackeray aiming to reposition Sena as true protector of Hindutva

It costs Uddhav nothing to raise the rhetoric on the Ram Mandir. But for the Modi government, the stakes are very high. People are already beginning to question why, after such a huge majority, the government could not lay a single stone for the temple in Ayodhya.

Rs 37,052-crore BMC Budget presented; focus on health, infra

BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India's richest civic body which will go to polls in early 2017, had a Budget size of Rs 33,519.15 crore in 2015-16. Civic Commissioner Ajoy Mehta tabled the Budget for the upcoming financial year before the Standing Committee.

Supreme Court strikes down Section 66A of IT Act

Shreya Singhal, who sought amendment in Section 66A of the IT Act. filed the petition after two girls - Shaheen Dhada and Rinu Srinivasan - were arrested in Palghar in Thane district of Maharashtra as one of them posted a comment against the shutdown in Mumbai following Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray's death and the other 'liked' it.

SC verdict on validity of Section 66A of IT Act on Tuesday

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce on Tuesday its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging constitutional validity of certain sections of the cyber law including a provision under which a person can be arrested for allegedly posting "offensive" contents on websites.

BJP-Sena: No-fault divorce better than fighting in public

Even if a patch-up is agreed at the last minute, it will only result in a temporary truce where both partners will cohabit while remaining suspicious of what the other is up to or whether it is cheating on the side.