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  • VBA to contest all elections in 2024 in alliance with Uddhav-led Sena faction: Prakash Ambedkar

    By PTI

    AKOLA: Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) head Prakash Ambedkar on Monday mentioned his outfit will contest all elections in 2024 in alliance with the Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray. The Maharashtra Assembly elections are due in 2024.

    Polls to numerous civic our bodies, together with the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, are additionally overdue.

    The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Prakash Ambedkar’s VBA had introduced a tie-up on January 23.

    Ambedkar had then mentioned the alliance was between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the VBA for the second, however he hoped different constituents of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party) additionally be a part of.

    In a giant blow to Uddhav Thackeray, the Election Commission on Friday allotted the title ‘Shiv Sena’ and its ballot image ‘bow and arrow’ to the group led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

    The EC allowed the Thackeray faction to retain the title Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the ‘flaming torch’ ballot image, given to it in an interim order in October final 12 months, until the conclusion of ongoing meeting bypolls within the state.

    To a question from reporters right here on Monday, Ambedkar mentioned, “The friendship between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and VBA will remain in the 2024 Assembly elections, and whatever polls will be held in between, the election alliance with remain.”

    Ambedkar additionally mentioned no candidate has been fielded the VBA-Uddhav Thackeray Sena faction for the upcoming byelection to Chinchwad Assembly seat in Pune.

    Hence, the VBA is supporting unbiased candidate Rahul Kalate, he added.

    AKOLA: Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) head Prakash Ambedkar on Monday mentioned his outfit will contest all elections in 2024 in alliance with the Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray. The Maharashtra Assembly elections are due in 2024.

    Polls to numerous civic our bodies, together with the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, are additionally overdue.

    The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Prakash Ambedkar’s VBA had introduced a tie-up on January 23.

    Ambedkar had then mentioned the alliance was between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the VBA for the second, however he hoped different constituents of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party) additionally be a part of.

    In a giant blow to Uddhav Thackeray, the Election Commission on Friday allotted the title ‘Shiv Sena’ and its ballot image ‘bow and arrow’ to the group led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

    The EC allowed the Thackeray faction to retain the title Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the ‘flaming torch’ ballot image, given to it in an interim order in October final 12 months, until the conclusion of ongoing meeting bypolls within the state.

    To a question from reporters right here on Monday, Ambedkar mentioned, “The friendship between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and VBA will remain in the 2024 Assembly elections, and whatever polls will be held in between, the election alliance with remain.”

    Ambedkar additionally mentioned no candidate has been fielded the VBA-Uddhav Thackeray Sena faction for the upcoming byelection to Chinchwad Assembly seat in Pune.

    Hence, the VBA is supporting unbiased candidate Rahul Kalate, he added.

  • Is Prakash Ambedkar saying BJP makes use of central companies for political positive aspects? asks Sharad Pawar’s NCP 

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Sharad Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) questioned on Saturday whether or not Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar insinuated that the Centre makes use of investigating companies to focus on the political rivals of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

    The NCP’s response got here within the wake of Ambedkar’s remarks that there’s nothing improper if Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes use of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

    “If I were Modi, I would do the same to legally save my chair and sustain my party,” Ambedkar had mentioned.

    NCP spokesperson Clyde Crasto questioned whether or not Ambedkar meant that the Centre and the BJP are utilizing the CBI and the ED for political advantages.

    “This becomes a serious allegation because the BJP has consistently maintained that the CBI and the ED are independent agencies and it has never misused these agencies for political benefits or personal vendetta,” Crasto mentioned.

    “But Prakash Ambedkar’s statement points a finger and insinuates that the central agencies are being used to save the chair and sustain the party,” he added.

    Crasto mentioned Ambedkar should corroborate his assertion and show that what he has mentioned is true.

    “The BJP too should show that what Prakash Ambedkar is saying is fake.

    If not, the folks of India will start to imagine that the BJP is really misusing the central companies just like the CBI and the ED,” he mentioned.

    The NCP spokesperson’s remarks point out a rising unease throughout the opposition alliance, Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi, in Maharashtra over the Shiv Sena’s determination to align with the VBA forward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls.

    NEW DELHI: Sharad Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) questioned on Saturday whether or not Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar insinuated that the Centre makes use of investigating companies to focus on the political rivals of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

    The NCP’s response got here within the wake of Ambedkar’s remarks that there’s nothing improper if Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes use of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

    “If I were Modi, I would do the same to legally save my chair and sustain my party,” Ambedkar had mentioned.

    NCP spokesperson Clyde Crasto questioned whether or not Ambedkar meant that the Centre and the BJP are utilizing the CBI and the ED for political advantages.

    “This becomes a serious allegation because the BJP has consistently maintained that the CBI and the ED are independent agencies and it has never misused these agencies for political benefits or personal vendetta,” Crasto mentioned.

    “But Prakash Ambedkar’s statement points a finger and insinuates that the central agencies are being used to save the chair and sustain the party,” he added.

    Crasto mentioned Ambedkar should corroborate his assertion and show that what he has mentioned is true.

    “The BJP too should show that what Prakash Ambedkar is saying is fake.

    If not, the folks of India will start to imagine that the BJP is really misusing the central companies just like the CBI and the ED,” he mentioned.

    The NCP spokesperson’s remarks point out a rising unease throughout the opposition alliance, Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi, in Maharashtra over the Shiv Sena’s determination to align with the VBA forward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls.

  • Prakash Ambedkar’s change in statements put Uddhav Thackeray on sticky wicket

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi has formally cemented his celebration alliance with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, however Ambedkar just isn’t agency on his dedication and that has put Uddhav Thackeray on a sticky wicket. 

    Prakash Ambedkar on Friday mentioned that he’s prepared for an alliance with BJP as properly in the event that they meet his phrases and situations. Ambedkar mentioned that in politics nobody is untouchable and they aren’t averse to allying with BJP.

    “In politics, we do have differences of opinion but we are not permanent enemies of each other. We all are Indian. We are even ready to ally with BJP and RSS also if they abandon Manusmruti and follow the path of our ideology. BJP should work within the framework of the constitutions of India,” Prakash Ambedkar mentioned.

    “Abandoning Manusmriti means RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat ought to burn this manuscript in Nagpur and mentioned that Manusmruti is the spiritual script of the Hindu faith. If they do that, then we’ll absolutely welcome the BJP RSS. They are usually not our enemy,” Ambedkar mentioned.

    He additionally mentioned that Sanjay Raut shouldn’t advise him on what assertion he ought to make or not make. “I will surely accept and welcome the advice from Uddhav Thackeray. I made a statement about Sharad Pawar that was completely based on my past experience,” Ambedkar clarified.

    Sanjay Raut earlier mentioned that Prakash Ambedkar has allied with Shiv Sena and it has formally introduced.

    “Shiv Sena is part of Maha Vikas Aghadi where NCP chief Sharad Pawar is the main pillar. Prakash Ambedkar should think twice while making unsubstantial statements against Sharad Pawar when alliance talk is in progress,” Sanjay Raut mentioned.

    NCP just isn’t pleased with Shiv Sena for tying with Prakash Ambedkar due to his fickle thoughts nature.

    “We have closely experienced Prakash Ambedkar and his strategy. He is not a man of word and always undermines others’ strength. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, he demanded NCP’s traditional seat Baramti for his party candidate who will surely lose against the BJP. So, it is very difficult to understand whether Prakash Ambedkar works to help the BJP or secular parties like Congress and NCP. He always took the stand against NCP and Congress therefore it is very difficult to rely on him for a long-term alliance. Now, Uddhav Thackeray has to ensure his alliance with Ambedkar survives till the major elections,” he added, requesting anonymity.

    NEW DELHI: Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi has formally cemented his celebration alliance with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, however Ambedkar just isn’t agency on his dedication and that has put Uddhav Thackeray on a sticky wicket. 

    Prakash Ambedkar on Friday mentioned that he’s prepared for an alliance with BJP as properly in the event that they meet his phrases and situations. Ambedkar mentioned that in politics nobody is untouchable and they aren’t averse to allying with BJP.

    “In politics, we do have differences of opinion but we are not permanent enemies of each other. We all are Indian. We are even ready to ally with BJP and RSS also if they abandon Manusmruti and follow the path of our ideology. BJP should work within the framework of the constitutions of India,” Prakash Ambedkar mentioned.

    “Abandoning Manusmriti means RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat ought to burn this manuscript in Nagpur and mentioned that Manusmruti is the spiritual script of the Hindu faith. If they do that, then we’ll absolutely welcome the BJP RSS. They are usually not our enemy,” Ambedkar mentioned.

    He additionally mentioned that Sanjay Raut shouldn’t advise him on what assertion he ought to make or not make. “I will surely accept and welcome the advice from Uddhav Thackeray. I made a statement about Sharad Pawar that was completely based on my past experience,” Ambedkar clarified.

    Sanjay Raut earlier mentioned that Prakash Ambedkar has allied with Shiv Sena and it has formally introduced.

    “Shiv Sena is part of Maha Vikas Aghadi where NCP chief Sharad Pawar is the main pillar. Prakash Ambedkar should think twice while making unsubstantial statements against Sharad Pawar when alliance talk is in progress,” Sanjay Raut mentioned.

    NCP just isn’t pleased with Shiv Sena for tying with Prakash Ambedkar due to his fickle thoughts nature.

    “We have closely experienced Prakash Ambedkar and his strategy. He is not a man of word and always undermines others’ strength. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, he demanded NCP’s traditional seat Baramti for his party candidate who will surely lose against the BJP. So, it is very difficult to understand whether Prakash Ambedkar works to help the BJP or secular parties like Congress and NCP. He always took the stand against NCP and Congress therefore it is very difficult to rely on him for a long-term alliance. Now, Uddhav Thackeray has to ensure his alliance with Ambedkar survives till the major elections,” he added, requesting anonymity.

  • Uddhav’s Shiv Sena declares alliance with Prakash Ambedkar’s Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena (UBT) and Prakash Ambedkar’s Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi on Monday introduced an alliance, coinciding with the start anniversary of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray.

    Addressing a joint press convention, Uddhav Thackeray mentioned his grandfather Keshav Thackeray, also called Prabodhankar Thackeray, and Prakash Ambedkar’s grandfather, legendary social icon and jurist B R Ambedkar, had been contemporaries who admired one another and labored to eradicate social evils and dangerous practices.

    “Now there are some bad practices in politics and to eradicate them, the inheritors of these two leaders, and people around them, have come together to protect the country’s interest. We are coming together to ensure democracy is alive,” Thackeray mentioned.

    Without naming the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is ruling in Maharashtra in addition to on the Centre, Thackeray mentioned the nation is heading in the direction of autocracy.

    He additionally dared the powers-that-be to carry Assembly polls in Maharashtra on the earliest.

    The state is being dominated by a faction of the Sena that broke away in June final 12 months and the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Thackeray group has routinely known as it a dispensation of “traitors”.

    Speaking concerning the alliance, which has been cast forward of civic polls due in a number of cities, together with Mumbai and Thane, Ambedkar mentioned the approaching collectively of the VBA and Shiv Sena (UBT) was the beginning of the politics of change.

    The alliance talks between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the VBA had been underway for the previous couple of months, with Ambedkar earlier saying it was as much as Thackeray to make the formal announcement.

    Ambedkar additionally mentioned the alliance is between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the VBA for the second, however he hoped different constituents of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party) additionally be part of.

    Thackeray mentioned he has not seen opposition from the Congress and NCP to the inclusion of VBA within the MVA.

    Last month, the Jogendra Kawade-led People’s Republican Party (PRP), which has a following amongst Dalits within the state, had joined fingers with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena.

    The BJP, which is a companion in Shinde’s authorities, is allied with the Republican Party of India (A) of Ramdas Athawale, who can also be a Union minister.

    MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena (UBT) and Prakash Ambedkar’s Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi on Monday introduced an alliance, coinciding with the start anniversary of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray.

    Addressing a joint press convention, Uddhav Thackeray mentioned his grandfather Keshav Thackeray, also called Prabodhankar Thackeray, and Prakash Ambedkar’s grandfather, legendary social icon and jurist B R Ambedkar, had been contemporaries who admired one another and labored to eradicate social evils and dangerous practices.

    “Now there are some bad practices in politics and to eradicate them, the inheritors of these two leaders, and people around them, have come together to protect the country’s interest. We are coming together to ensure democracy is alive,” Thackeray mentioned.

    Without naming the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is ruling in Maharashtra in addition to on the Centre, Thackeray mentioned the nation is heading in the direction of autocracy.

    He additionally dared the powers-that-be to carry Assembly polls in Maharashtra on the earliest.

    The state is being dominated by a faction of the Sena that broke away in June final 12 months and the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Thackeray group has routinely known as it a dispensation of “traitors”.

    Speaking concerning the alliance, which has been cast forward of civic polls due in a number of cities, together with Mumbai and Thane, Ambedkar mentioned the approaching collectively of the VBA and Shiv Sena (UBT) was the beginning of the politics of change.

    The alliance talks between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the VBA had been underway for the previous couple of months, with Ambedkar earlier saying it was as much as Thackeray to make the formal announcement.

    Ambedkar additionally mentioned the alliance is between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the VBA for the second, however he hoped different constituents of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party) additionally be part of.

    Thackeray mentioned he has not seen opposition from the Congress and NCP to the inclusion of VBA within the MVA.

    Last month, the Jogendra Kawade-led People’s Republican Party (PRP), which has a following amongst Dalits within the state, had joined fingers with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena.

    The BJP, which is a companion in Shinde’s authorities, is allied with the Republican Party of India (A) of Ramdas Athawale, who can also be a Union minister.