Eknath Shinde
Indian politician (born 1964)
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Eknath Sambhaji Shinde is an Indian politician who is serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra since December 2024 alongside Ajit Pawar under Devendra Fadnavis. He is the chairperson of Shiv Sena since February 2023 and was the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from June 2022 to December 2024. He is also the Member of Legislative Assembly for the Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency of Thane, Maharashtra, since 2009 and was formerly the MLA of Thane constituency from 2004 to 2009.
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Eknath Shinde calls himself 'pilot' of Maharashtra's development flight, takes swipe at MVAMaharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, at the Amravati airport inauguration, likened himself to a pilot of state development, with Fadnavis and Pawar as co-pilots. He noted the project's progress under..IndiaTimes - Published | |
After meet with Amit Shah, Shinde rebuffs rift within MahayutiMaharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde dismissed rumors of discord within the Mahayuti alliance, clarifying his meeting with Union Minister Amit Shah focused on state development projects. Speculation..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Joke row: Bombay HC grants relief to Kunal Kamra till April 16; issues notice to Police, Shiv Sena MLAThe Bombay HC has addressed Kunal Kamra's petition against an FIR filed over a "traitor" jibe aimed at Eknath Shinde, issuing notices to the Mumbai police and MLA Murji Patel. The court has scheduled a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Joke row: Madras HC extends interim protection for Kunal Kamra till April 17The Madras High Court has extended protection for comedian Kunal Kamra over an FIR filed against him, citing harassment by authorities. The court directed Kamra to approach concerned courts, and his..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Joke row: Kunal Kamra moves Bombay HC seeking to quash FIR over 'traitor' jibe at Eknath ShindeIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Completely abandoned Hindutva and ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray': Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray on Waqf BillMaharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde criticizes Uddhav Thackeray for opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing Thackeray of abandoning Hindutva. Shinde defends the bill's intent to reform Waqf property..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kunal Kamra continues no-show as police issue third summons to stand up comedian over derogatory remarks on Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath ShindeKunal Kamra (36) has been asked to appear before officials of the Khar Police Station in suburban Mumbai, where the first FIR against him was registered last month, they said.DNA - Published | |
Kunal Kamra shares 'step-by-step guide' on how to 'kill' an artist 'democratically'In his latest post on X post, stand-up artist Kunal Kamra shared a satirical 'step-by-step guide' on how to 'kill' an artist 'democratically', which appears to reflect on the aftermath of his..DNA - Published | |
Kunal Kamra show audience members served noticesKhar police visited comedian Kunal Kamra's Mahim home to investigate his remarks about Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde in a recent show. Kamra criticized this action as a waste of resources, and he..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'He is not a terrorist': Sanjay Raut demands special protection for Kunal Kamra amid joke rowSanjay Raut demands special protection for comedian Kunal Kamra, who faces multiple legal cases over remarks about Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde. He compares Kamra's situation to that of Kangana..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Joke row: Stand-up comic Kunal Kamra granted anticipatory interim bail by Madras HC over 'gaddar' jibeThe Madras high court granted interim anticipatory bail to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra after his video mocking Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde caused outrage. The video, featuring political..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra moves Madras HC seeking transit anticipatory bail in Eknath Shinde caseA transit anticipatory bail will allow him to seek pre-arrest bail in his home state even if the FIR is lodged somewhere else.DNA - Published | |
Kunal Kamra row: Maharashtra minister calls on police to 'arrest' comedian and not 'test party's patience'Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai urged prompt action against comedian Kunal Kamra following a parody song targeting deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Sena workers vandalized a Mumbai studio in response,..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Gaddar’ issue settled by EC, Supreme Court and people: Eknath ShindeIndiaTimes - Published |
Cops issue second notice to Kunal Kamra for appearanceKhar police issued a second notice to comedian Kunal Kamra for not appearing in a defamation case filed by deputy CM Eknath Shinde, who was alluded to as 'gaddar' in Kamra's video. Kamra's lawyer..IndiaTimes - Published | Eknath Shinde joke row: Cops issue second notice to comic Kunal Kamra, ask him to appear before Mumbai PoliceIndiaTimes - Published |
Amid Eknath Shinde row, Kamra takes shot at T-Series for 'being a stooge'Comedian Kunal Kamra criticizes T-Series for disabling his standup special 'Naya Bharat' over a parody song deemed a copyright violation. The controversy escalated with vandalism by Shiv Sena activists..IndiaTimes - Published | Amid row, Kunal Kamra takes swipe at 'Nirmala Tai' with satire videoComedian Kunal Kamra shared a segment from his recent standup performance, indirectly criticizing Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. An FIR was lodged against Kamra for allegedly defaming..IndiaTimes - Published |
Khar cops issue notice to Kunal Kamra; action causes reaction, says Eknath ShindeIndiaTimes - Published | Shinde's Shiv Sena warns of 'prasad' for Kunal Kamra as comedian stands defiant - Key pointsKunal Kamra's stand-up comedy show led to a political uproar in Maharashtra, with violent protests following his jabs at Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Kamra refused to apologize, and supporters of Shinde..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sanjay Raut says Kamra shares his DNA, Shiv Sena calls both 'mad'Sanjay Raut has supported comedian Kunal Kamra amid backlash for calling Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar' during a comedy show. Kamra's comments were in reference to Shinde's 2022 rebellion which led to the..IndiaTimes - Published | Kunal Kamra shares clips of Shiv Sena protests in apparent dig at ongoing joke rowStand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has responded to the vandalism of his performance venue by Shiv Sena workers. The incident followed Kamra's parody about Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde..IndiaTimes - Published |
'There should be a limit': Eknath Shinde hits out at Kunal Kamra amid 'gaddar' joke rowIndiaTimes - Published | 'A traitor is a traitor': Uddhav Thackeray backs comic Kunal KamraUddhav Thackeray has defended comedian Kunal Kamra for calling deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde a 'traitor,' stating Kamra expressed public sentiment. Thackeray criticized the attack on Kamra's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Vandalism, FIR, demolition, warning: Kunal Kamra read riot actKunal Kamra's recent stand-up show has led to significant controversy, with an FIR filed against him and a hotel shed demolished by BMC. Kamra's derogatory remarks about Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath..IndiaTimes - Published | Legacy battle: Is Shinde Sena using Kunal Kamra row to prove a point to Uddhav SenaComedian Kunal Kamra's remarks against Eknath Shinde have intensified the ongoing feud between the two factions of the Shiv Sena. While Uddhav Thackeray's faction supports Kamra, Shinde's followers..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will not accept if it leads to tyranny': Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Kamra's remark on Eknath ShindeMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticized stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his remarks against Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, emphasizing that freedom of expression should not lead to tyranny. The..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Calling 'gaddar' a 'gaddar' is not an attack': Uddhav Thackeray backs Kunal Kamra, targets Eknath ShindeUddhav Thackeray expressed support for Kunal Kamra regarding his 'gaddar' comment towards Eknath Shinde. Thackeray clarified that calling a 'gaddar' is not an attack. He disassociated Shiv Sena from..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kunal Kamra row: BMC arrives at Habitat studio with hammers - WatchBMC officials inspected Unicontinental Mall in Mumbai and found an unauthorized temporary shed, after Shiv Sena workers vandalized Habitat Studio over comedian Kunal Kamra's joke about Eknath Shinde...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Where is freedom of expression?': Jaya Bachchan backs Kunal Kamra amid row over his 'joke' on Eknath ShindeIn the ongoing row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's recent remarks, several political figures, including Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan, have come forward to defend the comedian's freedom of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Shutting down': Kunal Kamra’s show organisers react to Shiv Sena vandalismHabitat Studio in Mumbai has announced its temporary closure after Shiv Sena workers vandalized the venue over a jibe by comedian Kunal Kamra at Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. An FIR has been..IndiaTimes - Published | Kunal Kamra vs Shiv Sena: Joke on Eknath Shinde triggers major row; venue vandalised, FIR filedComedian Kunal Kamra sparked controversy by calling Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar' during a Mumbai show. Shiv Sena workers vandalized the venue, and an FIR was filed against Kamra. Shiv..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shiv Sena workers vandalise Mumbai's Habitat Country Club over comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks on Eknath ShindeShiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske, reacting to the controversy, stated that Kunal Kamra is a hired comedian who is making comments on his party's leader for some money.DNA - Published | Shiv Sena men attack Mumbai hotel after comedian show with Eknath Shinde jibeIndiaTimes - Published |
'After killing Osama Bin Laden...': Eknath Shinde throws fierce jibe at opposition amid Aurangzeb tomb rowAmid the ongoing row over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Tuesday trained guns at the opposition, drawing a comparison to how..DNA - Published | Nagpur violence pre-planned; anger against Aurangzeb coming out after B'wood film: CM FadnavisUnrest erupted in Nagpur following protests for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, resulting in violence. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis termed it pre-planned, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde accused..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nagpur violence: 'Chhaava' film reignited people's emotions, attacks seems 'premeditated,' says Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis attributed recent violence in Nagpur to heightened emotions from the Chhaava movie, which depicts Maratha history. Violence erupted after protests against Aurangzeb's..IndiaTimes - Published | Form government without Fadnavis: Patole woos Shinde and AjitNana Patole, former Maharashtra Congress chief, extended a political invite to deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, suggesting they form a government without CM Devendra Fadnavis if they feel..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi suspended from assembly over Aurangzeb remarkMaharashtra MLA and Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi was suspended from the assembly for his controversial remarks about Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Azmi claimed India flourished under Aurangzeb, prompting..IndiaTimes - Published | Samajwadi leader Abu Azmi says Aurangzeb 'not a cruel leader'; Eknath Shinde hits back with treason chargeA controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after SP leader Abu Azmi defended Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, stating he was not cruel and built many temples. Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde condemned the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'How is a cold war possible?': Eknath Shinde mocks speculations over rift within MahayutiMaharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde refuted speculations of a rift in the Mahayuti alliance, confirming the BJP-led coalition with Shiv Sena and NCP remains intact. Shinde joked, dismissing reports and..IndiaTimes - Published | Shinde says Uddhav 'scared to call self Hindu'; Thackeray hits back with 'sin of betrayal'IndiaTimes - Published |
Is Uddhav's Sena cozying up to BJP as Shinde plays guessing game?Maharashtra politics continue to intrigue as Uddhav Thackeray's Sena extends praises to CM Fadnavis, hinting at warming relations with BJP, amid alliance partner Shinde's growing dissatisfaction..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP mantri plans 2nd darbar in Thane, denies trying to capture Shinde’s fiefdomForest minister Ganesh Naik plans a second 'janta darbar' in Thane next month due to an overwhelming response to the first event. Naik emphasized the purpose of these darbars is to address citizen..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ganesh Naik's 'janata darbar' in Shinde's stronghold sparks political buzz amid BJP-Shiv Sena tensionsIndiaTimes - Published | 'Don't take me lightly': Eknath Shinde's 'warning' amid rumours of Mahayuti riftMaharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde reiterates his political strength, referencing his pivotal role in the 2022 rebellion that ousted Uddhav Thackeray’s government. Shinde, claiming loyalty to Shiv..IndiaTimes - Published |
'He is our guide, not opponent': Sanjay Raut praises Sharad Pawar amid row over Shinde felicitationShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut praised NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, comparing him to the Maratha general Mahadji Shinde, despite expressing disappointment over Pawar honoring Maharashtra's deputy..IndiaTimes - Published | Uddhav loyalist quits party, to join ShindeRajan Salvi, former MLA from Ratnagiri, has resigned as deputy leader of Shiv Sena (UBT) and is set to join the Sena led by Eknath Shinde. Salvi cited his inability to do justice to his role and taking..IndiaTimes - Published |
All's not well in MVA? Sharad Pawar's praise for Eknath Shinde draws ire from Uddhav Thackeray's partySharad Pawar's felicitation of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has created tensions within the Maha Vikas Aghadi, particularly with the Shiv Sena (UBT). Sanjay Raut criticized Pawar for..IndiaTimes - Published | Sanjay Raut claims some in Uddhav Sena-BJP want old ties restoredShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claims some BJP leaders desire an alliance with Uddhav Thackeray's party, a notion CM Devendra Fadnavis dismisses. Raut mentions no discussions within Sena (UBT) on..IndiaTimes - Published |
