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Shiv Sena (SS)

shiv sena (SS)
  • Abbreviation SS
  • Founder Bal Thackeray
  • Founded 19 June 1966 (1966-06-19)
  • Country India
  • Headquarters Shivsena Bhavan, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Eci Status State Party
  • Ideology Conservatism (Indian), Social Conservatism, Marathi Regionalism, Hindutva, Hindu Nationalism, Ultranationalism, Economic Nationalism, Right-wing Populism

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shiv sena (SS) BIOGRAPHY

Shiv Sena, a prominent political party in India, primarily based in the state of Maharashtra, has undergone significant transformations and faced internal strife. Founded in 1966 by Bal Thackeray, it initially emerged as a movement advocating for the rights of Marathi-speaking Maharashtrians in Mumb...

SHIV SENA NEWS

NDA parties will contest together in LS and Assembly polls, but local bodies poll different: Praful Patel

September 29, 2025 9:45 pm

Three parties from ruling Mahayuti, namely BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP have been claiming that they will face the forthcoming local body polls together.

2009 protest case: Sena MLA & 7 others pulled up for not appearing before court

September 22, 2025 8:36 pm

Taken into custody, soon granted bail

'Current MLAs receive Rs 2 crore, I get Rs 20 crore even though I am not an MLA’: claims Shiv Sena’s Saravankar, sparks political row

September 22, 2025 8:07 am

Whereas Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad said some election expenses have become prohibitively high, putting pressure on party workers.

Eknath Shinde at Idea Exchange: ‘In Lok Sabha, did we say they stole the votes? They got more seats, didn’t they?'

September 08, 2025 11:03 pm

A grassroots Maratha leader, he has been a strategic figure in the ongoing Maratha reservation movement. As chief minister from June 2022 to November 2024, he oversaw major infrastructure projects, including the Samruddhi Mahamarg and Atal Setu

‘If money runs out, my bag is open,’ Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat tells Ganesh mandals; Opposition hits back

August 26, 2025 9:30 am

The Shiv Sena minister has also been under the scanner of the Income Tax department, which is probing the sharp rise in his declared assets over the past five years.

Ganpati mandals get political colours ahead of civic polls

August 26, 2025 7:58 am

Banners and posters of politicians now have come up at the entrances of many pandals, indicating the support and resources they provide to the mandals

As Uddhav, Raj Thackeray inch towards poll alliance, why 4 civic bodies hold the key to their political future

August 17, 2025 10:07 am

Mumbai, Thane, Nashik, Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls are not only critical for Sena (UBT) and MNS, but also key to their Marathi plank and fight against BJP-Shinde

BJP is the largest party in Maharashtra since 2014: CM Devendra Fadnavis

August 15, 2025 1:06 am

Ahead of the local body elections, estranged Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj have hinted at a union. Officially, both shared the dais last month in Mumbai and promised to work together for Marathi and Maharashtra together.

Express View on meat bans on Independence Day: Withdraw them

August 14, 2025 7:06 am

That such bans continue to find official favour points to a deeper discomfort with diversity and a political imagination that sees the idea of India as a monolith

Shiv Sena to back NDA in vice-presidential polls, will contest civic body election with Mahayuti: Eknath Shinde

August 06, 2025 8:19 pm

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, hit out at the Opposition for alleging that he was holding ‘secret meetings’ in Delhi.

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Shinde faction wins Shiv Sena party name, symbol; Uddhav camp protests

February 18, 2023 9:24 pm

The ECI Friday recognised Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena and granted them the permission to use the name 'Shiv Sena' and the bow and arrow symbol for their party.

From auto driver to Shiv Sainik to Maharashtra CM: The journey of Eknath Shinde

July 01, 2022 12:57 pm

Eknath Shinde was sworn in as the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday, by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

Preparations in full swing at Shivaji Park for Uddhav Thackeray's 'Maha' swearing-in

November 28, 2019 10:06 am

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra on November 28.

Maharashtra: All smiles in NCP, Sena camp as MLAs take oath; Uddhav to be CM

November 27, 2019 4:38 pm

A special session of the 14thMaharashtra Legislative Assembly commenced to administer oath to the newly-elected members. The NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena front has unanimously elected Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as the CM candidate. He will take the oath tomorrow.

Maharashtra government formation: NCP says consensus reached, Uddhav Thackeray to be CM

November 22, 2019 10:22 pm

Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress are expected to stake claim to form the new government in Maharashtra.

Shiv Sena holds roadshow as Aaditya Thackeray files nomination from Worli

October 03, 2019 12:42 pm

Ahead of his nomination, Aaditya sought blessings from Shiv Sena founder and grandfather Bal Thackeray.

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Amit Shah holds road show before filing nomination for Gandhinagar seat

March 30, 2019 12:14 pm

With just 11 days left for the Lok Sabha elections to kick off, leaders from major political parties are busy taking trips across the country in an effort to reach out to as many voters as possible. Gujarat will go to polls on April 23 in a single phase.

Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray poses for a photoshoot in Mumbai

May 04, 2015 9:09 pm

Aditya Thackeray, leader and chairperson of the Shiv Sena, at Worli Sea Face in a shoot with Bollywood actor and model Dino Morea.

SHIV SENA VIDEOS

Thackeray presents all facets of Bal Thackeray: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

June 22, 2020 6:04 pm

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Rao talk about their upcoming film Thackeray. The biopic on Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray will hit screens on January 25.

Shiv Sena office bearer arrested for thrashing shop assistant for refusing to give free 'vada pavs'

March 01, 2016 5:49 am

Mumbai, Mar 01 (ANI): A Shiv Sena office-bearer of was arrested for allegedly thrashing a shop assistant for refusing to provide free ‘vada-pavs’. The accused allegedly hit Chetan Geveriya who works at Trupti Sweet and Farsan Mart on D J Road, with a bamboo stick. The incident was captured on CCTV on the basis which, Juhu police registered an FIR. The footage was also aired by some local news channels.

Pak military nurturing terrorism: Shiv Sena

January 13, 2016 9:33 am

Mumbai, Jan 13 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande on Wednesday said that Pakistan is governed by its military and accused the Pakistan military of giving shelter to terror camps. She further stated that Pakistan government has no control on the country’s situation. Kayande said that the attack on Indian consulate Mazar-e-Sharif was a matter of grave concern. She believed that international pressure is required over Pakistan in order to prevent it from shielding terrorists.

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