Mumbai: Disgusted by the frequent defections of party MPs, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has stated bluntly that the Shiv Sena can only exist once, as its primary objective is to protect the rights of Marathi people. Speaking on Sunday, Thackeray said that in 2024, he fought the 2024 elections against the alliance led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and won with the blessings of the people. He alleged that some MPs, driven by their hunger for power and money, are now betraying not only the organization but also the…
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Aditya Thackeray’s big attack: Rebel leaders are sellable; Questions on loyalty
Mumbai: Maharashtra’s politics has been rocked once again. Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MLA Aditya Thackeray has launched a scathing attack against his party’s rebel MPs. Sharing a post on the social media platform ‘X’ on Monday (June 22), he accused the rebel MPs of prioritizing personal greed over ideology and betraying the voters. Calling these leaders ‘sellouts’, Aditya Thackeray said that they have betrayed the trust of the voters who had made them win with the support of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and ‘India’ alliance. Accusing the rebel…
Kharge gets angry over his ‘useless…’ remark
Bengaluru: A video of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge is currently going viral on social media. The incident occurred while he was attending a special party event. Kharge became so angry with the repeated slogans raised by the party workers that he even called them “useless fellows” from the stage. The Congress President’s strict stance on discipline has now become a topic of discussion in political circles. During the “Sankalp Samavesh” event in Bengaluru, while Mallikarjun Kharge was delivering his address from the stage, the workers present in front of him…
Rebellion in Shiv Sena UBT: 6 MPs preparing to join Shinde faction
Mumbai: A major political upheaval is once again expected in Maharashtra, potentially dealing a significant blow to Uddhav Thackeray. State Cabinet Minister and Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik has made a startling claim. According to him, six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are set to switch sides on Monday and join the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. If this claim proves true, the Shinde faction’s number of MPs in the Lok Sabha will increase from seven to 13, a significant political blow to Uddhav Thackeray. Speaking to the media,…
Mahua Moitra in trouble over ’40 crore’ remark, rebel MPs preparing defamation suit
Kolkata/New Delhi: After the historic rebellion in Trinamool Congress (TMC), the internal disputes of the party have now reached the court’s doorstep. 20 rebel MPs who have separated from TMC are now preparing to take legal action against their former ally and firebrand leader Mahua Moitra. According to sources, these rebel MPs have held an important meeting, in which it has been decided to file a defamation case against Mahua Moitra. The rebel MPs say that Mahua Moitra has made a completely false and extremely insulting allegation against them of being…
What is ‘Operation Tiger’? The full story behind the split in the Shiv Sena (UBT)
Mumbai: These days, the national political scene is experiencing a wave of rebellions and political upheavals. Following the turmoil within the Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha camp, the rebellious stance of AIADMK MPs after the Tamil Nadu elections, and the rift within the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, Maharashtra’s political landscape has been shaken. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) in Maharashtra has suffered another major split in four years. Six of the party’s nine Lok Sabha MPs confirmed their defection in a joint press conference with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.…
All eyes on the India Block meeting; Who will give a blow to unity?
New Delhi: A crucial and highly anticipated meeting of the “India” alliance is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, to strengthen opposition unity against the NDA government at the center. Taking place amid recent election results and changing political dynamics, this meeting is expected to be quite different from previous meetings. The meeting is being held at the historic Constitution Club in New Delhi, the capital. According to senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, this gathering of opposition parties, dubbed the “India Janbandhan ” meeting, will begin at 12 noon. Even…
Abhijit Dipke attacks Fadnavis; Says “You are the Chief Minister of Maharashtra”
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke has sharply and directly retorted to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s “anarchist” remark. After leading a massive protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam, Dipke returned to his hometown of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Addressing the media, he clearly stated that calling those who, within democratic frameworks, raise their voices for students’ rights and question the government as anarchists is completely wrong and undemocratic. Abhijit Dipke advised Chief Minister…
Politics intensifies in Bengal over border security, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari shows strictness
Kolkata: Political activity has intensified in West Bengal over the issue of illegal immigration and border security. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has made it clear that securing international borders and ensuring the state’s security is the current government’s top priority. During a recent key Bharatiya Janata Party meeting, he emphasized that tough decisions are being taken to completely stop infiltration, addressing shortcomings in existing systems and strengthening the security perimeter to make it stronger and more impenetrable. The Chief Minister informed that 4,800 illegal immigrants have been deported to Bangladesh…
George Mannickarott: A Distinguished Literary Historian and Community Leader Passes Away
The Indo-American Press Club (IAPC) joins the global Malayalee community in mourning the passing of George Mannickarott, eminent Malayalam literary historian, acclaimed writer, socio-cultural activist, and community organizer, who passed away in Houston, Texas, USA. George Mannickarott was a towering figure in the literary and cultural landscape of the Malayalee diaspora. A passionate advocate for Malayalam language and literature, he dedicated his life to documenting, preserving, and promoting the literary contributions of Malayalees in North America. In recognition of his outstanding literary contributions, he was honored with the First IAPC Literary Excellence…
