-1770884830643_d.png "“Alliance with BJP is a sin”: Sanjay Raut on Chandrapur mayoral row")
Shiv Sena (UBT) has condemned its corporators for supporting the BJP in the Chandrapur mayoral election. Sanjay Raut called it a “betrayal” of Uddhav Thackeray’s clear stand against any alliance with the BJP and said action may be taken against those involved
12 February,2026 02:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut blamed the Congress for the “mess”, saying it should be “ashamed” for failing to assume power in Chandrapur despite emerging as the single largest party. The Congress retaliated in similar language and demanded clarity from its ally
11 February,2026 10:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, the Congress emerged on top with 55 seats, followed by 43 for the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and 26 for Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP). The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena won one seat each in Latur and Ratnagiri
09 February,2026 10:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Congress chief and Lok Sabha MP Varsha Gaikwad accused the BJP of having a history of insulting Maharashtra’s great leaders and constitutional icons
26 January,2026 06:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
