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Bal Thackeray: founder of the Shiv Sena
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Shot fired at Pune Shiv Sena youth wing leader Nilesh Ghare’s car, minutes after he exited vehicle • May 20, 2025, 4:48 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Cong wants local units to decide on allies in local body polls • May 15, 2025, 4:25 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Six former corporators switch sides from NCP(SP) to Shiv Sena in Thane • May 8, 2025, 11:38 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Shiv Sena, NCP at loggerheads: Why latest Mahayuti row is playing out over Ladki Bahin Yojana • May 4, 2025, 5:47 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Pahalgam attack | Mahayuti allies in race to claim credit: CMO says govt brought 500 tourists back, Shiv Sena claims it brought back 520 • Apr. 25, 2025, 6:42 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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