Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde)
Marathi regionalism, Hindu nationalism
President: Eknath Shinde
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Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for firing shots at Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu
On Sunday, three men fired shots at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu while he left a sporting event. While Shroff escaped unhurt, two people were wounded. Anmol Bishnoi of the Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility via social media. This resurgence follows decades of underworld decline after Dawood Ibrahim, Abu Salem, and Chhota Rajan were neutralized by the Mumbai Police.
Gunmen target Tiger Shroff near Juhu's Pushpa Park; driver and autorickshaw driver injured
On Sunday (October 18), gunmen opened fire near Pushpa Park in Mumbai’s Juhu area, targeting actor Tiger Shroff, who escaped unhurt. His driver and an autorickshaw driver were injured. The Opposition criticized Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for deteriorating law and order. Harshwardhan Sapkal, Sachin Sawant, Varsha Gaikwad, Rohit Pawar, Clyde Crasto, and Sushma Andhare demanded action or resignations following the incident.
Tharoor suggests NDA feels tremors from INDIA bloc and Cockroach Janta Party protests
Milind Deora, a Shiv Sena MP who left the Congress in 2024, joked about surviving a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama. Shashi Tharoor, a Congress MP, replied by suggesting the NDA feels tremors from protests by the INDIA bloc and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Protesters demanded Gyanesh Kumar resign over SIR irregularities after Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised concerns.
Supreme Court issues show-cause notices to Sanjay Raut and Nikhil Wagle for criminal contempt
On October 16, 2026, a Supreme Court Bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued show-cause notices to Sanjay Raut and Nikhil Wagle for criminal contempt. The SCBA, led by Pradeep Rai, filed the plea on October 15 after R Venkataramani consented to proceedings under Section 15(1)(b). The court exempted both from personal appearance while reviewing their explanations.
Mumbai Police detain 300 people during protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner's resignation
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Mumbai Police detained approximately 300 people near Shivaji Park in Dadar during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters alleged excessive force and arbitrary detentions. Deputy Commissioner of Police Mahendra Pandit stated those detained were released while FIR registration is in progress. Sandeep Deshpande of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena accused police of instigating residents against Cockroach Janta Party protesters.
Protesters led by AISA president Neha and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded resignation
On October 10, 2026, protesters led by AISA president Neha and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities. Despite security, Delhi Police detained nearly 2,500 people, including Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, Manik Sarkar, Arvind Kejriwal, and Abhijeet Dipke. In Mumbai, Hum Bharat ke Log saw Tushar Gandhi, Imran Khan, and Varun Sardesai detained.
Aaditya Thackeray accuses Adani Airports of fleecing Mumbaikars as Union Ministry pauses slot cuts
On October 7, 2026, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik flagged off a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC/ST) bus service linking Dadar, Borivali, and Swargate to Navi Mumbai International Airport. While Adani Airports plans to shift international flights from CSMIA Terminal 2, Aaditya Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) accused the operator of fleecing Mumbaikars. The Union Civil Aviation Ministry paused cutting 265 weekly slots until meetings on October 13 and 20.
Supreme Court hears pleas over Election Commission allotting bow-and-arrow symbol to Eknath Shinde faction
On October 6, 2026, a Supreme Court bench including Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana heard pleas regarding the Election Commission of India allotting the bow-and-arrow symbol to the Eknath Shinde faction. Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul defended the legislative majority test against challenges by Sunil Prabhu and Uddhav Thackeray.
Aaditya Thackeray to join MPSC aspirants in Pune protesting chairman Vivek Bhimanwar
Aaditya Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) will join protesting MPSC aspirants in Pune on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He spoke to Vivekanand Patil regarding the agitation demanding the removal of chairman Vivek Bhimanwar. Following a September 30 meeting with Devendra Fadnavis, students resumed protests despite promised measures. Sanjay Raut, Abhijeet Dipke, and Rohit Pawar also supported the movement.
Raut, Dipke meet MPSC aspirants to demand removal of chairman Rajesh Bhimanwar
On October 4, 2026, Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Abhijeet Dipke of Cockroach Janata Party met MPSC aspirants in Pune. They supported demands for removing chairman Rajesh Bhimanwar and urged protesters to stay firm. Raut accused Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of ignoring students, while Dipke alleged Fadnavis appointed his friend as chairman.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray lead protest march to oust CEC Gyanesh Kumar
On October 4, 2026, Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray of MNS led a protest march from Metro Cinema to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters in Mumbai. They sought the ouster of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Devendra Fadnavis criticized the rally, claiming it was an expression of frustration after they were rejected by people.
Four accused surrender in Thane after Supreme Court cancels bail for hospital assault
Ramesh Mhatre, Ramesh Pawar, Pramod alias Prakash Nikam, and Akshay Sharad Karande surrendered before the trial court in Thane on October 5, 2026, after the Supreme Court cancelled their bail. They were remanded to Adharwadi Jail. The fifth accused, Sadhana Sanjay Karande, was already in custody. The group allegedly assaulted three doctors at Shastri Nagar Municipal Hospital on July 6.
