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Bangladeshis obtaining documents illegally is 'vote jihad part 2': Fadnavis

Bangladeshis obtaining documents illegally is 'vote jihad part 2': Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis, during the November assembly poll campaign, had cited instances of a community voting en masse against the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections held earlier in 2024, and had termed this as "vote jihad"

12 January,2025 06:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra election results challenge 'vote jihad' narrative: SP MLA

Maharashtra election results challenge 'vote jihad' narrative: SP MLA

Rais Shaikh asserted that divisive slogans from the BJP, such as 'Batnege to Katnege' and 'Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai,' failed to have any impact on the voters

25 December,2024 02:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis alleges 'deep state' behind EVM allegations

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis alleges 'deep state' behind EVM allegations

CM says Maoist organisations met in Kathmandu to push fake EVM narrative

20 December,2024 12:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Dharmendra Jore

"This money is being used for vote jihad," alleges BJP leader Kirit Somaiya

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya accuses money from a benami account being used for vote jihad and for pushing Rohingyas into Mumbai, ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections

18 November,2024 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai
Sanjay Raut labels Fadnavis a “Dharamdrohi” over “Dharmyuddh” remarks

Sanjay Raut labels Fadnavis a “Dharamdrohi” over “Dharmyuddh” remarks

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis for his “Dharmyuddh” comments during the Maharashtra election campaign, calling him a “Dharamdrohi” and accusing the BJP of using divisive tactics to sway voters

16 November,2024 02:27 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra Elections: Sanjay Raut calls Devendra Fadnavis a “Dharamdrohi”

Maharashtra Elections: Sanjay Raut calls Devendra Fadnavis a “Dharamdrohi”

Shiv Sena (UBT) Sanjay Raut also took a jab at Fadnavis's alleged statement about hoisting the Indian flag in Pakistan, questioning the relevance of such comments to the Maharashtra elections

16 November,2024 01:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ex-Congressman, now in BJP, Ashok Chavan doesn’t like Batenge toh katenge slogan

Ex-Congressman, now in BJP, Ashok Chavan doesn’t like Batenge toh katenge slogan

Chavan also said he doesn’t attach much importance to the “vote jihad-dharma yuddha” rhetoric, as the BJP and ruling Mahayuti’s policy is the development of the country and Maharashtra

15 November,2024 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Maharashtra Elections: Won't allow 'vote jihad', says BJP MLA Nitesh Rane

Maharashtra Elections: Won't allow 'vote jihad', says BJP MLA Nitesh Rane

Maharashtra MLA Nitesh Rane, who is a two-term MLA and son of BJP MP Narayan Rane has over half-a-dozen FIRs registered against him across the state for alleged hate speeches. He also claimed 'vote jihad' occurred during the recent Lok Sabha polls and pledged to prevent it in the state elections

14 November,2024 04:16 PM IST | Kankavli, Maharashtra | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: What is the TISS report about 'vote jihad'?

Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: What is the TISS report about 'vote jihad'?

It’s called ‘vote jihad’, and the mainstreaming began with the release of a report last week at a Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) seminar titled ‘Illegal Immigrants to Mumbai: Analysing Socio-economic and Political Consequences’

13 November,2024 01:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Maharashtra elections 2024: How BJP shifted poll narrative to Vote Jihad

Maharashtra elections 2024: How BJP shifted poll narrative to Vote Jihad

From tom-toming ‘Ladki Bahin’ and other welfare schemes, the party has made an about turn towards Hindutva-centred appeal

13 November,2024 12:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh

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