Saamna

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Independent MLA Ravi Rana and his wife MP Navneet Rana greet Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on the formation of the new government in Maharashtra state, in Mumbai, Friday. (PTI Photo)

BJP should have shown 'big heart' by honouring rotational CM pact, says Shiv Sena

The Sena said that Fadnavis's act of becoming deputy CM instead of chief minister is now being defended as an instance of his 'big heart'

02 Jul 2022 1:02 PM

Why has he not been arrested yet? Who is stopping the Shiv Sena from doing that? The Shiv Sena must answer this and Mr Akhtar must apologise for his comments. He has seen the RSS’s ways. But he has not seen the Taliban’s ways, a BJP leader said. — DC file photo

Comparison of RSS with Taliban wrong: Sena

Akhtar said that the Taliban are barbaric, their actions are reprehensible, but those supporting the RSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal are all the same

07 Sep 2021 8:08 AM

Representational imageCongress party's Rajya Sabha candidate KC Venugopal, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok gehlot and deputy CM Sachin pilot at a press conference in Jaipur. PTI photo

BJP trying to bring down opposition govts: Shiv Sena

Sena’s allegations come in the backdrop of Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s claims of Cong, independent MLAs being bribed by BJP to win RS polls

14 Jun 2020 12:56 AM

"...Itna sannata kyon hai bhai?" (why is there so much silence) is the question resonating everywhere on "silence" over the future of the country and Maharashtra, the Sena said in an editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana'. (Photo: FIle | ANI)

'Itna sannata kyon hai bhai?' Sena asks BJP on economic slowdown

The Sena used the famous dialogue to raise questions over what it termed as the 'gloomy' picture of economy.

28 Oct 2019 3:18 PM

'Political winds change. Parties are formed, they decline. But no party ever vanishes from the political horizon. Everybody in politics should remember this,' the Shiv Sena editorial read. (Photo: File | ANI)

No party completely vanishes: Shiv Sena after BJP attacks Sharad Pawar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah had slammed Sharad Pawar at a recent rally.

06 Sep 2019 9:24 AM

'In 2015-16, over 37 lakh job positions were vacant, but only 1.48 people were recruited. Likewise, in 2017-18, as many as 23 lakh job positions were to be filled, but only 9. 21 lakh people were recruited,' Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamna' read. (Photo: ANI)

Finance Minister must find a solution to economic crisis: Shiv Sena

It said merely playing around with words will not help fight unemployment, the highest in the last 45 years.

03 Jun 2019 3:48 PM

The editorial titled 'Ram ka kaam hoga' (Ram's work will be done) says that there is a sense of delight and excitement in the country about PM Modi's oath-taking ceremony to be held on Thursday and compares it with Lord Ram's 'Rajyaabhishek' (coronation ceremony). (Photo: FIle)

Ram Mandir will be made, time has come: Shiv Sena

'The mandate of the 2019 LS elections is given in favour of Ram Mandir and Ram Rajya,' the editorial read.

29 May 2019 12:17 PM

'Breaking India into pieces is Azhar's dream. This satan was also behind the deadly Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 jawans. Although he claimed the responsibility for the attack, the Congress leaders and Modi opponents alleged that it was done for political gains ahead of the Lok Sabha elections,' the Uddhav Thackeray-led party said.(Photo: File I AP)

Sena slams Cong for questioning timing of JeM chief's listing

In an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana', the party said there is no timing in the fight against terror.

03 May 2019 1:35 PM

The editorial has referred to France, Australia and England claiming that burqa was banned by them in the aftermath of attacks. (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena calls for ban on burqa; BJP disagrees, Pragya agrees

"Raavan's Lanka has banned Niqab, when will Ram's Ayodhya do so?" asked Shiv Sena through an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamna.

01 May 2019 11:48 AM

Rahul's opponents have to agree that he has maintained a "certain degree of political class" the Sena said. (Photo: File)

BJP should welcome Rahul's PM ambition, not mock it: Shiv Sena

The Sena lauded Congress president Rahul Gandhi for being dignified while attacking PM Modi and said he could pose a challenge in 2019.

10 May 2018 2:23 PM

None of the Dalit leaders tried to calm tempers of the community members, who, anyway, were in no mood to listen to them, Shiv Sena lamented. (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra drifts toward chaos, destruction due to caste conflict: Sena

Shiv Sena bemoaned large-scale damage to property by protesters during the January 3 bandh called by Dalit outfits.

06 Jan 2018 12:44 PM

Thackeray also attacked the Central Government stating that when Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister, he had provided Panchayati Raj to the lower level instead of running the government from Delhi. (Photo: PTI | File)

Achhe din only in advertisements: Shiv Sena accuses Modi of centralising power

Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray said despite being a NDA ally, he won't hesitate speaking against the things which are not right.

23 Jul 2017 4:46 PM

The Prime Minster should disclose as to how many countries are supporting us on this issue, it said. (Photo: PTI)

Move on from UP victory, save our soldiers: Shiv Sena attacks PM Modi

Earlier on Monday, the Pakistani soldiers along with their BAT, which include trained border inhabitants, launched a joint attack.

03 May 2017 11:10 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Whole nation listens to Modi, perfect time for BJP to build Ram Temple: Shiv Sena

The party said that the Ram temple can be built now as it needs the direction of Modi, not the SC.

23 Mar 2017 8:47 PM

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