Maharashtra Politics: Shiv Sena-Congress Split Critique

19 UPDATES · 16 DAYS · 3 JAN 2026 — 19 JAN 2026

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Latest · 19 Jan 2026

Why Shiv Sena corporators shifted to hotel; who's afraid of whom? asks Shiv Sena (UBT) Raut

What this timeline covers

This event covers the electoral alliance announced between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the January 15 municipal corporation elections, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, their respective parties, or the regions involved, unless they are direct developments of this electoral alliance announcement.

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3Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Parivar, party, and the quest for power

9Jan

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray criticized the Congress's decision to split from the Shiv Sena (UBT) and asserted his party's commitment to clean air, infrastructure, and Maharashtra's interests.

11Jan

The Hindu

Former MLA Dagdu Sakpal joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, potentially strengthening Shinde's position in the Thackeray stronghold.

The Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of fostering hate against Marathi people in Mumbai.

The Hindu

The Mahayuti alliance released a manifesto promising 50% bus fare concessions for women, loan programs, and internship opportunities for GenZ.

The Hindu

Sanjay Raut slams BJP’s Annamalai for saying Mumbai is not Maharashtra city

The Hindu

Won’t let BJP and Adani take away Mumbai, say Thackeray cousins

12Jan

The Hindu

The BMC elections in Mumbai have become a battleground for political alliances, with Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, and Congress forming new coalitions.

14Jan

The Hindu

Six political alliances have formed in Maharashtra for the upcoming municipal elections, with the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP forming key partnerships.

The Hindu

The Maharashtra municipal elections, particularly the BMC race, are generating intense political interest due to the Shiv Sena's alliance with the BJP and the emergence of unlikely alliances.

15Jan

The Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray accused the Maharashtra State Election Commission of irregularities in the municipal corporation polls, demanding the suspension of a commissioner.

16Jan

The Hindu

The Maharashtra Congress, under Harshwardhan Sapkal, projects a strong performance in the upcoming municipal elections, aiming to secure Mayors in five cities and 350 corporators across the state.

The Hindu

The BJP-led Mahayuti secured a decisive victory in Maharashtra's municipal elections, winning 25 out of 29 corporations.

The Hindu

The BJP-Shiv Sena Mahayuti secured a sweeping victory in Maharashtra's civic body elections, attributed to its development-focused governance agenda.

17Jan

The Hindu

Following the BJP-led Mahayuti's victory in the recent civic polls, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved several infrastructure projects.

18Jan

The Hindu

Omar Abdullah asserts that the BJP now has a responsibility to advance Mumbai's progress following their recent municipal election victory.

The Hindu

Eknath Shinde declared Mumbai will have a Mahayuti Mayor following the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance's narrow victory in the recent civic polls.

19Jan

The Hindu

Two newly elected VBA corporators have pledged their support to the Shiv Sena, strengthening the Shiv Sena's position within the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Why Shiv Sena corporators shifted to hotel; who's afraid of whom? asks Shiv Sena (UBT) Raut

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