MNS leader Amit Thackeray took a jibe at Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, mocking Shiv Sena’s practice of keeping corporators in hotels after the BMC elections 2026. His remarks highlighted criticism of ‘hotel politics’ and called for elected representatives to focus on grassroots governance
20 January,2026 09:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
While speaking to the media on Tuesday, the Maharashtra Congress leader congratulated Nabin on becoming BJP's National President and said that it's time that the country gets a younger PM. He also criticised the BJP for 'practicing colour politics, stating that the tricolor should not be marred'
20 January,2026 04:46 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
A bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Abhay Mantri directed the collector to hold hearings for all concerned parties - the BJP, Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena - and pass a fresh order after considering their submissions
19 January,2026 08:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Speculation over the next BMC mayor has intensified after the Mahayuti coalition secured a narrow majority in the 2026 civic polls. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has clarified that his party, the Shiv Sena, will honour the alliance mandate despite internal aspirations
19 January,2026 08:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
