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Decide on party name, symbol after SC verdict, Thackeray tells poll panel

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In a significant development, Shiv Sena-UBT President Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday appealed to the Election Commission to give its decision on his party’s name ‘Shiv Sena’ and its ‘bow and arrow’ poll symbol only after the verdict on the disqualification of 16 rebels by the Supreme Court on February 14.

In October 2022, the EC had frozen the name ‘Shiv Sena’ and its ‘bow and arrow’ symbols amid counter-claims by the Thackeray group and the splinter faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Later, in view of an Assembly seat bypoll in Mumbai in November 2022, the ECI allotted the Thackeray group the name of Shiv Sena-UBT and symbol of a ‘flaming torch’, while the Shinde group got the Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena name and ‘two swords and shield’ symbol.

Reiterating his complete faith in the law, the ex-Chief Minister said that “we are fully confident that the 16 MLAs (including Shinde) will be disqualified” by the apex court at the next hearing due after a week (February 14)”.

Accordingly, Thackeray, speaking to media persons here this afternoon, flanked by senior leaders Subhash Desai, Anil Desai and others, called upon the EC to give its decision on the party poll symbol only after the SC case outcome.

The arguments by both sides have been completed before the EC and they have also made their written submissions on their respective claims.

The SC’s Constitution bench will start the hearing of the disqualification of the 16 Sena rebels and other related issues from February 14.

In a direct snub, Thackeray also said that there’s “only one Shiv Sena” and he doesn’t recognise any other faction – referring to the BSS headed by Shinde.

He described them as “traitors” who had backstabbed the “real Shiv Sena” to grab power in June 2022 after the rebellion which brought down the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government comprising Sena, Congress and Nationalist Congress Party.

Ridiculing the BSS’ claims that they are the real Sena as they had “more elected people” (MLAs & MPs), Thackeray said if this was so, “then tomorrow, anybody with money power including industrialists can become the Prime Minister or Chief Minister”.

Thackeray rued how these days anyone can become the PM or CM using money power which poses a “threat to democracy”, and urged the SC to deliver its judgement in the Shiv Sena case soon.

Reacting, Shinde said he had full faith in the legal procedures and since the EC is an independent body, he wondered how Thackeray could advise them when to give their verdict.

Another BSS leader Rahul Shewale slammed Thackeray saying he was misleading on the issue of internal party elections and asked him to provide the footage of the polls.

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Mumbai: 70 to 80 guests of the wedding feast in Nahor fell ill with food poisoning, police continue investigation, FDA collects samples

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70 to 80 guests have been admitted to the hospital after they fell sick during a feast in Mumbai Mumbai Nahoor wedding ceremony In this case FDA has obtained the sample of the food and the police have also started investigation in this case Food report case Police will register a case in this case it has been confirmed by DCP Abhay Sinha Deshmukh here A wedding ceremony was held at Nalanda Buddha Vihar Hall in Nahore West on 1st November 2026 happened About 400 to 500 people attended the event. It is suspected that between 70 to 100 people who attended the last round of the meal suffered food poisoning. When symptoms appeared, they were admitted to hospitals for medical treatment.

Out of them, 22 persons have been admitted to Agarwal Hospital in Milind, 4 children have been admitted to Kamagar Hospital in Milind, and 5 persons have been admitted to a hospital in Vikhroli.
All the patients are currently in stable condition and are undergoing treatment. Concerned authorities are monitoring the situation and taking necessary action. Police will soon register an FIR in this matter.

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A young man was safely pulled out of the sea by the diligence of the Mumbai police.

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In Mumbai, an alert Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) saved a man who was attempting suicide; the officer’s timely intervention proved instrumental in preserving a precious life. On November 2, the Mumbai Police rescued an individual who had attempted suicide by entering the sea. Shortly after midnight on November 2, the Mumbai Police Control Room received a report that a man had entered the sea in the Worli Koliwada area with the intention of taking his own life. Upon receiving the information, Police Constable Pawar (Beat Marshal 1) and the Sub-Inspector immediately arrived at the specified location in Worli Koliwada. On arrival, they observed a man in the sea. Realizing that the individual’s life was in danger, Constable Pawar and the Sub-Inspector entered the water and took action to bring him out. As a result of their efforts, the man was safely pulled from the sea. Subsequently, they identified the individual and gathered the necessary details regarding the incident. They also assessed his physical condition and ensured that he received immediate medical attention. Thanks to their timely arrival and prompt action, a potential loss of life was averted. This information was provided by Senior Police Inspector Balkrishna Ghadigaonkar of the Dadar Police Station, Mumbai.

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‘Fight between Sharia and Constitution’: Maha Minister targets INDIA Bloc over Ramlila Maidan rally

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Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Monday alleged that the INDIA Bloc wanted to introduce Sharia law in the country and accused its leaders of opposing the Constitution drafted by Babasaheb Ambedkar.

Speaking to reporters, Rane said democracy and the constitutional framework must be protected, alleging that the opposition alliance wanted to dismantle the existing democratic system.

“Democracy must be protected, shouldn’t it? The people of the INDIA Bloc want to introduce Sharia law in our country. The INDIA alliance is opposed to Babasaheb Ambedkar and his Constitution, isn’t it? That is why they do not want the Election Commission or the Supreme Court. They want to dismantle the entire constitutional framework and democratic system so that they can introduce Sharia law in the country. This is what the INDIA Bloc leaders are doing,” he said.

“This is a fight between Sharia and the Constitution, and we are fighting to protect the latter. We stand with the Constitution. That is why, under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde, we are organising rallies,” he said.

Rane also criticised the INDIA Bloc’s rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, claiming that it failed to attract a significant crowd.

“The fact that people did not turn up was clearly visible. There are several videos showing empty chairs, with hardly anyone visible even in the distance. If the hero of a film itself is a flop, the film is bound to flop too. That is why the show they tried to put on at Ramlila Maidan has completely flopped,” he said.

Reacting to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on Shiv Tandav and Shiv Bharat during the rally, Rane said anyone could participate in such celebrations, reflecting the inclusive nature of Sanatan Hindu Dharma.

However, he questioned whether Hindus were equally welcome to participate in Eid and Muharram celebrations and said Gandhi should have asked the Muslim League leaders and clerics present on the stage about it.

Rane also reacted to Bollywood actress Dia Mirza’s social media post advising people to celebrate Diwali in an environment-friendly manner.

“The kind of tweet Dia Mirza has posted about Diwali, and the kind of advice she is giving, is something we never see her doing during Eid, Muharram or Bakrid. Whenever Holi or Diwali comes around, people are advised to celebrate in an environment-friendly manner. Try asking people to observe an environment-friendly Ramadan or celebrate an environment-friendly Bakrid. Then we will believe that they are giving the right advice to everyone equally,” he said.

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