Shiv Sena (SHS), founded in 1966, is a major political party in India. Explore its latest activities, statements, and role in the current political landscape.
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Shiv Sena was founded by Bal Keshav Thackeray in Mumbai on 19 June 1966. The party emerged around political and social issues concerning Marathi-speaking people in Maharashtra, particularly questions of employment, cultural identity and political representation. During its early years, Shiv Sena developed a strong organizational presence in Mumbai and gradually expanded across Maharashtra. The party became an important participant in state politics and later incorporated Hindutva and wider national political issues into its political agenda. Shiv Sena developed a long-standing political alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party. In the 1995 Maharashtra Assembly election, the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance formed the state government, with Manohar Joshi becoming Chief Minister. The party continued to participate in Maharashtra politics and national coalition politics. Bal Thackeray remained the party's principal leader until his death in 2012. Following the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly election, Shiv Sena entered into an alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party and Indian National Congress, forming the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. Uddhav Thackeray became Chief Minister of Maharashtra in November 2019. In 2022, a major political split took place within Shiv Sena. Eknath Shinde led a group of MLAs that separated from the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction. Shinde subsequently became Chief Minister of Maharashtra. In February 2023, the Election Commission of India recognized the Eknath Shinde-led faction as Shiv Sena and assigned it the party's traditional Bow and Arrow election symbol. The Uddhav Thackeray-led organization was recognized separately as Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray). The Election Commission continues to list both as separate state parties in Maharashtra.
Shiv Sena became a major political organization in Maharashtra after its formation in 1966. The party formed the Maharashtra government in alliance with the BJP following the 1995 Assembly election. Shiv Sena has represented Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. The party has participated in several state governments and political alliances at both state and national levels. Shiv Sena established a significant political and organizational presence in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. The party has played an influential role in political discussions concerning Marathi identity, Maharashtra's regional interests, cultural issues and state development.
BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan questioned the unity of the INDIA bloc after several key opposition leaders were absent from its September 30 meeting, while opposition parties announced further action over electoral-roll issues.
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The Supreme Court has resumed final hearings in petitions concerning the Shiv Sena split and the disqualification of MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The Shinde camp is defending the Election Commission’s decision recognising its organisational majority in the party dispute.
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Maharashtra Politics has witnessed a fresh controversy ahead of Ganeshotsav, with disagreements emerging within the ruling Mahayuti alliance over the use of DJs and loudspeakers during celebrations. While some BJP and Shiv Sena leaders have supported restrictions on noise pollution, others have opposed a blanket ban, giving the opposition another issue to target the government.
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The Maratha reservation issue has once again intensified in Maharashtra as activist Manoj Jarange-Patil continues to press the state government over Kunbi certificates and reservation demands. The prolonged agitation has created fresh political pressure on the Devendra Fadnavis-led government.
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Maharashtra politics has entered another tense phase as Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil's indefinite hunger strike continues. The state government has announced four Government Resolutions aimed at extending education and training benefits to Maratha, Kunbi and SEBC youth, while Jarange has continued to demand a broader resolution to the reservation issue.
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Maharashtra's decision to declare 265 talukas drought-affected has triggered questions from both ruling alliance leaders and the Opposition. While some areas represented by Mahayuti leaders have been excluded, the MVA has questioned the transparency of the assessment process.
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The INDIA bloc has announced a nationwide campaign over concerns related to the Election Commission and electoral processes. The Opposition plans protests, a march to the Election Commission headquarters, and a legal challenge to provisions of the Chief Election Commissioner Act, 2023.
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Discussions between Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) have intensified, with reports suggesting alliance talks and possible Cabinet representation. However, no official announcement has been made by either party.
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With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election approaching in 2027, the Samajwadi Party and Congress are working to strengthen their alliance after their improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Political observers believe the opposition has an important opportunity, but unity and effective seat-sharing will be crucial.
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| INDEX | VALUE | CHG |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | BJP | 255 |
| Maharashtra | Shiv Sena | 145 |
| West Bengal | TMC | 213 |
| Tamil Nadu | DMK | 134 |
| Karnataka | INC | 78 |
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