Uddhav Thackeray

Ajit Pawar notified the state Assembly that they are firm on postponing the local bodies polls until the 27 per cent quote is restored.

The Telangana chief minister's direct attacks on PM Modi is a hint that he wants to establish himself as an alternative to PM Modi and no less, says Pratap Reddy Kasula

The discussion comes as non-BJP-ruled states accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led administration at the Centre of eroding the country's federal framework.

Anna Hazare had earlier announced an indefinite hunger strike beginning February 14 in response to the Maharashtra government's decision to sell wine in supermarkets and walk-in stores.

KCR accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "dressing for elections"

The squad was formally established this afternoon at the Mumbai Police Commissioner's office in the presence of Maharashtra Minister Dilip Walse Patil. Uddhav Thackeray, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, also participated in the event through video conference.

Earlier, Uddhav Thackeray, while attending an event, said the Shiv Sena had 'wasted' its time being in an alliance with BJP for 25 years.

Thackeray told Shiv Sena members virtually on the 96th birth anniversary of the party's founder and his father, Bal Thackeray, that the Sena has partnered with the BJP to advance the Hindutva cause via power.

Speaking to Asianet Newsable, BJP leader Ram Kadam said: "If Mr Pawar wants to conduct such meetings, then he should take charge as chief minister.

According to Pednekar, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is expected to address the Covid issue in the state within the next 2-3 days.