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Maharashtra Election 2024 is just a few days away and the candidates are campaigning intensely to grab their seat in the assembly elections. One of the most interesting battles is that of Sena vs Sena in the Worli constituency. While Worli has always been a bastion of the undivided Shiv Sena, the voters will be voting a split Shiv Sena this Assembly Elections. Giving a competition to Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Aaditya Thackeray is Milind Deora from the Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena. In an exclusive chat with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor, Milind Deora talks about Worli’s issues, challenging Aaditya Thackeray and vision for Mumbai.
15 November,2024 03:33 PM IST
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Like every Mumbaikar now political fraternity too has started talking about growing indiscipline and unregulated traffic movement on the city streets, be it arterial or main road or a or highway. Former guardian minister of Mumbai and Next Gen Thackeray leader— Aaditya Thackeray in a candid interview to Mid-Day before the Maharashtra Elections 2024, mentioned that if voted to power he plans to put at least one policeman on every possible street to increase enforcement/awareness of traffic and reduce congestion.
11 November,2024 12:20 PM IST
Ahead of the Maharashtra Election 2024, all eyes are on the seat of Worli which is all set to witness a fierce Thackeray vs Deora battle. Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena’s Milind Deora will be taking on Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Aaditya Thackeray. Ahead of filing his nomination, Milind Deora held a huge roadshow alongside Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde. Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde said, "On November 23, the entire atmosphere in Worli will be 'saffron' and Milind Deora, who is contesting from Worli, will win by a huge margin. Milind Deora has worked for this area as an MP and he is aware of the ground issues, so the people of Worli want a local, not brand..."
29 October,2024 03:06 PM IST
Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora, during his speech on June 28, gave examples of PM Modi and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to define Indian democracy. In a befitting reply to those who accused Modi government for putting ‘Democracy under threat’, Deora said that a person who used to sell tea at railway stations rose to become prime minister of country.
29 June,2024 03:21 PM IST
In this exclusive interview with Midday, Shiv Sena’s Rajya Sabha elect from Maharashtra, Milind Deora shared his ambitious vision for the transformation of India's financial capital - Mumbai, into a bustling hub of innovation, opportunity, and sustainable growth. Drawing inspiration from the successes of Dubai and Singapore, he envisions a Mumbai characterized by cutting-edge technology, seamless connectivity, and vibrant urban spaces. Join the conversation as Milins Deora shares his vision for a better Mumbai.
15 April,2024 07:25 PM IST
Ex-Congressman Milind Deora, boldly addressed the contentious issue of electoral bonds. Deora, known for his articulate arguments and progressive stance, shed light on the perceived hypocrisy of political parties opposing the use of electoral bonds. Deora articulated the significance of electoral bonds in the Indian political landscape. While he admitted that it is not the perfect solution, he called out the opposition's stance on the electoral bonds scheme as ‘hypocritical’ arguing that their resistance to electoral bonds contradicts their acceptance of benefits from the same source. Watch the video to know about Milind Deora’s stance on the electoral bonds issue.
12 April,2024 05:00 PM IST
Article 370 has taken centre stage in the campaigning for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Recently, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge remarked on the scrapping of Article 370 which accorded special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir. The Congress President in Rajasthan questioned the relevance of Article 370. However, Ex-Congressman Milind Deora in this exclusive interview with Mid-day, revealed how Article 370 is an ‘age-old Congress issue’ and the founding fathers of the Congress party had the same stance on Article 370 that BJP has now. Watch Milind Deora's explosive statement on the Article 370 controversy in this interview.
10 April,2024 05:00 PM IST
Ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Congress party saw some high-profile exits in recent months and one of the biggest setbacks came from Ex-Congress loyalist Milind Deora. One of the youngest members of the 15th Lok Sabha, with notable achievements as a former Union Minister, who was always seen as the credible Congress face from South Mumbai, resigned from Congress in January 2024, ending his 55-year-old relationship with the Congress party that he inherited from his father - veteran politician Murli Deora. What led Milind Deora to quit the Congress party and join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena? How does the Congress party undermine its legacy? From spilling beans on CAA to getting candid about this favorite places to dine and relax, watch Milind Deora’s exclusive Straight Talk with Katyayani Kapoor.
09 April,2024 12:12 PM IST
In a big political move in Maharashtra politics, Former Congress leader Milind Deora today joined Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, in Mumbai after quitting Congress. After joining Shiv Sena, Milind Deora said, "I have been receiving a lot of phone calls since morning that why did I sever 55-year-old ties of my family with Congress party...I was loyal to the party during its most challenging decade. Unfortunately, today's Congress is very different from the Congress of 1968 as well as that of 2004. Had Congress and UBT given importance to constructive & positive suggestions and merit & capability, Eknath Shinde and I wouldn't have been here. Eknath Shinde had to make a major decision, I had to make a major decision..."
14 January,2024 05:41 PM IST
Milind Deora has ended ‘55-yr relationship’ with Congress and according to sources, he might join Shinde-led Shiv Sena. According to sources, Milind Deora, along with few former corporators and 450 supporters, will join Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday at around 2 pm. After Milind Deora quits Congress, he further said he was walking on the path to development. Post this, he was seen offering prayers at the Siddhivinyak temple. "Today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in my political journey. I have tendered my resignation from the primary membership of @INCIndia, ending my family’s 55-year relationship with the party," Milind Deora said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
14 January,2024 01:22 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
