Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde pledges to uphold Bal Thackeray&rsquo;s ideology
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<div class="z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start">Addressing a large gathering of party members and supporters, he further questioned Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s future as a political leader. &ldquo;I doubt even his shadow will remain with him after the local body elections,&rdquo; Eknath Shinde said. He also said that his faction of Shiv Sena is carrying forward Balasaheb Thackeray&rsquo;s true ideology.</div>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde pledges to uphold Bal Thackeray&rsquo;s ideology



Addressing a large gathering of party members and supporters, he further questioned Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s future as a political leader. &ldquo;I doubt even his shadow will remain with him after the local body elections,&rdquo; Eknath Shinde said. He also said that his faction of Shiv Sena is carrying forward Balasaheb Thackeray&rsquo;s true ideology.




Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Eknath Shinde accuses Uddhav of betraying party workers
Eknath Shinde, while addressing the rally, called Uddhav Thackeray a "conspiracy chief", accusing him of politically finishing off his own party workers. He claimed that Thackeray had betrayed his loyal supporters and weakened the very people who helped build the party.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Eknath Shinde accuses Uddhav of betraying party workers
Eknath Shinde, while addressing the rally, called Uddhav Thackeray a "conspiracy chief", accusing him of politically finishing off his own party workers. He claimed that Thackeray had betrayed his loyal supporters and weakened the very people who helped build the party.
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde calls Uddhav Thackeray "conspiracy chief" at party`s Dussehra rally
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday made sharp comments against Uddhav Thackeray during party&rsquo;s annual Dussehra rally. Shinde-led Shiv Sena`s Dussehra rally was held at NESCO grounds in Mumbai`s Goregaon. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/shiv-sena-dussehra-rally-maharashtra-deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-calls-uddhav-thackeray-conspiracy-chief-23596913" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde calls Uddhav Thackeray "conspiracy chief" at party`s Dussehra rally
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday made sharp comments against Uddhav Thackeray during party&rsquo;s annual Dussehra rally. Shinde-led Shiv Sena`s Dussehra rally was held at NESCO grounds in Mumbai`s Goregaon. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP trying to create divide between Hindus and Muslims, alleges Uddhav&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has been preparing for the BMC elections and other civic body polls. Uddhav on Thursday alleged that the BJP was trying to create divide between Hindus and Muslims ahead of Mumbai civic polls. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/shiv-sena-ubt-at-dussehra-rally-will-bring-white-paper-on-bjps-loot-of-bmc-after-winning-civic-polls-says-uddhav-thackeray-23596910" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read more</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP trying to create divide between Hindus and Muslims, alleges Uddhav&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has been preparing for the BMC elections and other civic body polls. Uddhav on Thursday alleged that the BJP was trying to create divide between Hindus and Muslims ahead of Mumbai civic polls. Read more

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Will bring white paper on BJP`s `loot` of BMC after winning civic polls: Uddhav Thackeray at Dussehra rally
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, while addressing party`s annual Dussehra rally, said that he will bring white paper on BJP`s `loot` of BMC after winning civic polls. Hundreds of party workers from across Maharashtra on Thursday reached Shivaji Park in central Mumbai for Shiv Sena (UBT) annual Dussehra rally.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Will bring white paper on BJP`s `loot` of BMC after winning civic polls: Uddhav Thackeray at Dussehra rally
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, while addressing party`s annual Dussehra rally, said that he will bring white paper on BJP`s `loot` of BMC after winning civic polls. Hundreds of party workers from across Maharashtra on Thursday reached Shivaji Park in central Mumbai for Shiv Sena (UBT) annual Dussehra rally.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hundreds of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena supporters attend party`s Dussehra rally
Hundreds of supporters of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena gathered at NESCO in Mumbai`s Goregaon area on Thursday to take part in the party&rsquo;s Dussehra rally. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-hundreds-of-eknath-shinde-led-shiv-sena-supporters-attend-partys-dussehra-rally-107636/1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See pics</a>

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Hundreds of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena supporters attend party`s Dussehra rally
Hundreds of supporters of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena gathered at NESCO in Mumbai`s Goregaon area on Thursday to take part in the party&rsquo;s Dussehra rally. See pics

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray addresses Dussehra rally at Mumbai`s Shivaji Park
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addressed a large gathering of party workers and supporters at the Dussehra rally held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Thursday evening. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-uddhav-thackeray-addresses-dussehra-rally-at-mumbais-shivaji-park-107635/1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See pics here</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray addresses Dussehra rally at Mumbai`s Shivaji Park
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addressed a large gathering of party workers and supporters at the Dussehra rally held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Thursday evening. See pics here
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav says Shiv Sena (UBT) will release White Paper to `expose BJP`s loot of BMC`
&ldquo;We came together to stay together,&rdquo; Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said during the annual Dussehra rally in Shivaji Park, stressing the alliance with MNS, headed by cousin Raj Thackeray. Uddhav Thackeray also promised that after winning the civic polls, his party would release a White Paper exposing what he called the BJP&rsquo;s &lsquo;loot&rsquo; of the BMC.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav says Shiv Sena (UBT) will release White Paper to `expose BJP`s loot of BMC`
&ldquo;We came together to stay together,&rdquo; Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said during the annual Dussehra rally in Shivaji Park, stressing the alliance with MNS, headed by cousin Raj Thackeray. Uddhav Thackeray also promised that after winning the civic polls, his party would release a White Paper exposing what he called the BJP&rsquo;s &lsquo;loot&rsquo; of the BMC.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre has money to buy votes in Bihar but doesn`t have funds for rain-ravaged Maharashtra, says Uddhav&nbsp;
During the annual Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park in Dadar on Thursday, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said the Centre has money to "buy" votes in Bihar but does not have funds for rain-ravaged Maharashtra. He also questioned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, "Are you satisfied with the poisonous fruits [BJP] born from RSS` 100-year effort."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Centre has money to buy votes in Bihar but doesn`t have funds for rain-ravaged Maharashtra, says Uddhav&nbsp;
During the annual Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park in Dadar on Thursday, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said the Centre has money to "buy" votes in Bihar but does not have funds for rain-ravaged Maharashtra. He also questioned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, "Are you satisfied with the poisonous fruits [BJP] born from RSS` 100-year effort."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde-headed Shiv Sena holds Dussehra rally at Goregaon
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Eknath Shinde-headed Shiv Sena holds Dussehra rally at Goregaon

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crowds assemble at Shivaji Park ahead of Shiv Sena (UBT)`s Dussehra rally
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Crowds assemble at Shivaji Park ahead of Shiv Sena (UBT)`s Dussehra rally

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-headed Shiv Sena kicks off Dussehra celebrations at NESCO&nbsp;
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-headed Shiv Sena kicks off Dussehra celebrations at NESCO&nbsp;

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena arranges parking spaces for attendees
Parking for 500-600 <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-malad-youtubers-booked-for-using-police-uniforms-vehicles-in-viral-video-23596612" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">vehicles </a>has been arranged inside the venue, while buses will be parked at Lodha Parking nearby. Police estimate 30,000 attendees based on seating, but party workers claim over 1 lakh supporters from Thane, Kalyan, Dombivli, and Mumbai will attend. VVIPs will occupy the first two rows, while MLAs and corporators will be seated on stage. "Our priority was to avoid rain trouble. Nesco Dome offers better facilities. We expect more than 1 lakh attendees," said a party official.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena arranges parking spaces for attendees
Parking for 500-600 vehicles has been arranged inside the venue, while buses will be parked at Lodha Parking nearby. Police estimate 30,000 attendees based on seating, but party workers claim over 1 lakh supporters from Thane, Kalyan, Dombivli, and Mumbai will attend. VVIPs will occupy the first two rows, while MLAs and corporators will be seated on stage. "Our priority was to avoid rain trouble. Nesco Dome offers better facilities. We expect more than 1 lakh attendees," said a party official.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two trained dogs to be deployed to secure the premises&nbsp;
The Shinde-led Sena initially considered Azad Maidan but shifted the rally to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-preparations-underway-at-nesco-hall-for-shiv-sena-s-dussehra-rally-107612" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nesco</a>&nbsp;Dome at the last minute due to rain forecasts. Two trained dogs, Shadow (6.5 years) and Jack (18 months), have been deployed to secure the premises. Shadow, who has been part of the Mumbai Police squad since 2019, has handled multiple bomb threats at the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-navi-mumbai-airport-moves-a-step-closer-to-opening-receives-aerodrome-licence-23596511?mumbai-mumbai-crime-news-article-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">airport </a>and won awards in police dog competitions. Jack is still under training.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Two trained dogs to be deployed to secure the premises&nbsp;
The Shinde-led Sena initially considered Azad Maidan but shifted the rally to&nbsp;Nesco&nbsp;Dome at the last minute due to rain forecasts. Two trained dogs, Shadow (6.5 years) and Jack (18 months), have been deployed to secure the premises. Shadow, who has been part of the Mumbai Police squad since 2019, has handled multiple bomb threats at the airport and won awards in police dog competitions. Jack is still under training.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray-led faction remains determined to uphold its legacy
Despite the difficult conditions, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-uddhav-thackeray-slams-cm-fadnavis-over-wet-drought-denial-accuses-govt-of-changing-definitions-23596791?tech-gadgets-video-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Thackeray</a>-led faction remains determined to uphold its legacy of addressing the public from this historic ground

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray-led faction remains determined to uphold its legacy
Despite the difficult conditions, the Thackeray-led faction remains determined to uphold its legacy of addressing the public from this historic ground

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Officials request people to remain vigilant
&ldquo;All <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-polices-anc-seizes-narcotics-worth-rs-204-crore-11-arrested-23596214" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">citizens </a>are requested to remain vigilant, report unattended objects, and cooperate with the police. In case of emergency, dial 100 or 112,&rdquo; said a police spokesperson.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Officials request people to remain vigilant
&ldquo;All citizens are requested to remain vigilant, report unattended objects, and cooperate with the police. In case of emergency, dial 100 or 112,&rdquo; said a police spokesperson.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police announces elaborate arrangements for Dussehra
In addition to the rallies, Mumbai police have announced elaborate arrangements for Dussehra,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/photo/in-photos-dussehra-celebrations-kick-off-as-effigies-burn-in-jabalpur-107622/2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vijayadashami</a>, and Navratri festivities on October 2. A total of 7 additional commissioners, 26 DCPs, 52 ACPs, 2890 officers, and 16,552 constables will be on duty across the city, supported by SRPF platoons, quick response teams, riot control units, and home guards.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mumbai police announces elaborate arrangements for Dussehra
In addition to the rallies, Mumbai police have announced elaborate arrangements for Dussehra,&nbsp;Vijayadashami, and Navratri festivities on October 2. A total of 7 additional commissioners, 26 DCPs, 52 ACPs, 2890 officers, and 16,552 constables will be on duty across the city, supported by SRPF platoons, quick response teams, riot control units, and home guards.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Despite heavy rains Shiv Sena refuses to move the rally&nbsp;
At Shivaji Park, organisers expect more than 2 lakh supporters. Despite<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-rains-imd-issues-yellow-alert-for-mumbai-palghar-thane-and-surrounding-areas-predict-rains-23596719" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">&nbsp;heavy rains</a>, the shiv sena party has refused to move the rally.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Despite heavy rains Shiv Sena refuses to move the rally&nbsp;
At Shivaji Park, organisers expect more than 2 lakh supporters. Despite&nbsp;heavy rains, the shiv sena party has refused to move the rally.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Party workers face the challenge of managing a waterlogged and muddy venue after recent downpours
Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/have-you-heard-about-kumkum-archana-ritual-read-more-about-this-unique-navratri-tradition-in-south-mumbai-23596381" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">tradition </a>by holding its rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground. Party workers, however, face the challenge of managing a waterlogged and muddy venue after recent downpours

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Party workers face the challenge of managing a waterlogged and muddy venue after recent downpours
Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to tradition by holding its rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground. Party workers, however, face the challenge of managing a waterlogged and muddy venue after recent downpours

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dussehra Rally to be held in a air-conditioned dome, to counter the threat of rain
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde&rsquo;s faction will hold its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/cancel-dussehra-rally-divert-funds-to-marathwada-flood-relief-bjp-tells-uddhav-raut-says-event-will-go-ahead-23596368?entertainment-regional-indian-cinema-news-photo-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dussehra rally</a>&nbsp;today at the Nesco Centre in Goregaon, inside an air-conditioned dome, to counter the threat of rain. The venue, with a seating capacity of about 20,000 and a total capacity of 25,000, has been secured with high-level arrangements, including the deployment of a police dog squad.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dussehra Rally to be held in a air-conditioned dome, to counter the threat of rain
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde&rsquo;s faction will hold its&nbsp;Dussehra rally&nbsp;today at the Nesco Centre in Goregaon, inside an air-conditioned dome, to counter the threat of rain. The venue, with a seating capacity of about 20,000 and a total capacity of 25,000, has been secured with high-level arrangements, including the deployment of a police dog squad.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: This tradition has continued for decades and will remain so., says a party functionary
&ldquo;This tradition has continued for decades and will remain so. Arrangements are in place, though we are concerned about rain and the ground conditions,&rdquo; said a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-ncp-sp-leaders-and-party-workers-from-thane-join-eknath-shindes-shiv-sena-107624/5" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">party </a>functionary

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: This tradition has continued for decades and will remain so., says a party functionary
&ldquo;This tradition has continued for decades and will remain so. Arrangements are in place, though we are concerned about rain and the ground conditions,&rdquo; said a party functionary

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 100 traffic cops and CCTV cameras to monitor crowd and traffic flow
Police have stationed over 300 policemen and 100 traffic cops around Shivaji <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-mumbai-uddhav-s-sena-prepares-for-muddy-rally-at-shivaji-park-107626" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Park</a>. CCTV cameras will also monitor the crowd and traffic flow

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: 100 traffic cops and CCTV cameras to monitor crowd and traffic flow
Police have stationed over 300 policemen and 100 traffic cops around Shivaji Park. CCTV cameras will also monitor the crowd and traffic flow

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Govt deploys 300 police personnel at Shivaji Park
To ensure safety, over 300 police <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/independence-day-2025-mumbai-police-deploys-over-14-000-personnel-for-i-day-security-officials-23589363" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">personnel </a>have been deployed at Shivaji Park, with elaborate security arrangements in place to manage the large crowd and prevent stampedes

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Govt deploys 300 police personnel at Shivaji Park
To ensure safety, over 300 police personnel have been deployed at Shivaji Park, with elaborate security arrangements in place to manage the large crowd and prevent stampedes

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray holds annual rally at the iconic Shivaji Park in Dadar.
Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to tradition by holding its annual rally at the iconic <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-uddhav-thackeray-slams-cm-fadnavis-over-wet-drought-denial-accuses-govt-of-changing-definitions-23596791" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Shivaji </a>Park in Dadar. However, this year&rsquo;s preparations are mired, quite literally, in mud.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav Thackeray holds annual rally at the iconic Shivaji Park in Dadar.
Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to tradition by holding its annual rally at the iconic Shivaji Park in Dadar. However, this year&rsquo;s preparations are mired, quite literally, in mud.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dussehra showdown between the two Shiv Sena factions unfolds today
As the Dussehra showdown between the two Shiv Sena factions unfolds today, preparations at both venues, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/live-blog/mumbai-news-live-updates-india-national-news-2025-october-2-news-updates-live-updates-uddhav-thackeray-eknath-shinde-shiv-sena-dussehra-rally-weather-update-mumbai-monsoon-18331440" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Shivaji </a>Park and the Nesco Dome, highlight not just political differences but starkly contrasting ground realities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Dussehra showdown between the two Shiv Sena factions unfolds today
As the Dussehra showdown between the two Shiv Sena factions unfolds today, preparations at both venues, Shivaji Park and the Nesco Dome, highlight not just political differences but starkly contrasting ground realities.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCRB says, Cases reduced to 169 compared to the previous years
There were 169 <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-over-1300-malaria-and-dengue-cases-reported-in-sept-bmc-issues-advisory-and-shares-guidelines-for-citizens-23596752" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">cases </a>registered in 2023, against 174 in 2022 and 218 in 2021, the report said, adding that Maharashtra ranked seventh under this head.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: NCRB says, Cases reduced to 169 compared to the previous years
There were 169 cases registered in 2023, against 174 in 2022 and 218 in 2021, the report said, adding that Maharashtra ranked seventh under this head.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahararashtra reported a drop in `Offences Against the State`, says NCRB
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-government-clarifies-24-7-rule-for-shops-bars-still-restricted-23596851" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra </a>reported a drop in `Offences Against the State` in 2023 compared to the previous years, according to the latest data shared by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Mahararashtra reported a drop in `Offences Against the State`, says NCRB
Maharashtra reported a drop in `Offences Against the State` in 2023 compared to the previous years, according to the latest data shared by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Vijayadashmi rally marks the centenary celebrations of the RSS
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/congress-leader-priyanka-gandhi-extends-wishes-on-vijayadashmi-23596847" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Vijayadashmi </a>rally also marked the centenary celebrations of the RSS, which was founded by Hedgewar on Dussehra in 1925.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Vijayadashmi rally marks the centenary celebrations of the RSS
The Vijayadashmi rally also marked the centenary celebrations of the RSS, which was founded by Hedgewar on Dussehra in 1925.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kovind talks about the book he`s writing
Ruing that good people are not joining politics, he appealed to the youth to be a part of it. Kovind said he is writing a <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/the-invention-of-shoe-a-witty-childrens-book-that-turns-cleverness-into-comedy-23596231" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">book </a>titled `Triumph of the Indian Republic`.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Kovind talks about the book he`s writing
Ruing that good people are not joining politics, he appealed to the youth to be a part of it. Kovind said he is writing a book titled `Triumph of the Indian Republic`.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: I was inspired by&nbsp; Dr Ambedkar and Dr Hedgewar, says Kovind
I was inspired by the values of national unity and social harmony shared by Dr <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/babasaheb-ambedkar-jayanti-2025-mumbai-police-issues-traffic-advisory-for-motorists-on-april-14-check-details-23514938" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Ambedkar </a>and Dr Hedgewar. There is no casteism and discrimination in RSS, Kovind said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: I was inspired by&nbsp; Dr Ambedkar and Dr Hedgewar, says Kovind
I was inspired by the values of national unity and social harmony shared by Dr Ambedkar and Dr Hedgewar. There is no casteism and discrimination in RSS, Kovind said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ram Nath Kovind urges youth to be a part of the country`s political landscape
Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday rued that good people are staying away from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/vijay-slams-dmk-for-restrictions-on-political-meetings-23595013" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">politics</a>, and urged the youth to be a part of the country`s political landscape.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Ram Nath Kovind urges youth to be a part of the country`s political landscape
Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday rued that good people are staying away from politics, and urged the youth to be a part of the country`s political landscape.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The ruling regime is turning a deaf ear to Maharashtra`s plea," Thackeray alleged.
"Did anyone from Bihar ask for the assistance? Despite no proposal, the scheme was announced. But in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-basic-facilities-to-be-set-up-along-samruddhi-expressway-23596776" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra</a>, despite farmers pleading for<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-floods-uddhav-thackeray-demands-complete-loan-waiver-for-farmers-calls-for-special-assembly-session-23596107" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">&nbsp;loan waiver</a>&nbsp;and help, the ruling regime is turning a deaf ear to their plea," Thackeray alleged.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The ruling regime is turning a deaf ear to Maharashtra`s plea," Thackeray alleged.
"Did anyone from Bihar ask for the assistance? Despite no proposal, the scheme was announced. But in Maharashtra, despite farmers pleading for&nbsp;loan waiver&nbsp;and help, the ruling regime is turning a deaf ear to their plea," Thackeray alleged.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray slammed the BJP-led Union government&nbsp;
For now, as interim relief, farmers are being provided with Rs 10,000 in cash along with 10 kg of rice and 10 kg of wheat, before a full-fledged compensation package is rolled out. The survey for damages is expected to be completed by next week, and the relief amount will be disbursed before Diwali. Thackeray slammed the BJP-led Union government for a scheme where 75 lakh women would be given Rs 10,000 ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thackeray slammed the BJP-led Union government&nbsp;
For now, as interim relief, farmers are being provided with Rs 10,000 in cash along with 10 kg of rice and 10 kg of wheat, before a full-fledged compensation package is rolled out. The survey for damages is expected to be completed by next week, and the relief amount will be disbursed before Diwali. Thackeray slammed the BJP-led Union government for a scheme where 75 lakh women would be given Rs 10,000 ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Excessive rainfall causes huge destruction in Marathwada, Vidarbha, and North and Western Maharashtra regions
Excessive rainfall has caused huge destruction in Marathwada, Vidarbha, and North and Western&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-cabinet-approves-cancer-care-policy-specialised-treatment-to-be-made-available-at-18-hospitals-in-state-23596543" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maharashtra</a> regions. Crops have been washed away, homes and belongings destroyed, and livestock lost in the floodwaters, leading to massive losses for the families of farmers and others. Opposition parties are demanding a declaration of a wet drought in the state. However, responding to the demand, Fadnavis claimed that there was no such term in the government manual, nor had it been declared in the past.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Excessive rainfall causes huge destruction in Marathwada, Vidarbha, and North and Western Maharashtra regions
Excessive rainfall has caused huge destruction in Marathwada, Vidarbha, and North and Western&nbsp;Maharashtra regions. Crops have been washed away, homes and belongings destroyed, and livestock lost in the floodwaters, leading to massive losses for the families of farmers and others. Opposition parties are demanding a declaration of a wet drought in the state. However, responding to the demand, Fadnavis claimed that there was no such term in the government manual, nor had it been declared in the past.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State and society must work together through initiatives that give people faith in the system, says Bhagwat
People who are annoyed by the system`s lethargy tend to seek support from such extremist elements. To prevent this, the state and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/leopard-attacks-dog-inside-thane-society-sparks-resident-concern-23594537" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">society </a>must work together through initiatives that give people faith in the system, Bhagwat said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: State and society must work together through initiatives that give people faith in the system, says Bhagwat
People who are annoyed by the system`s lethargy tend to seek support from such extremist elements. To prevent this, the state and society must work together through initiatives that give people faith in the system, Bhagwat said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RSS Chief refers to Operation Sindhoor while speaking at the annual Vijayadashmi rally
He said terrorists crossed the border and killed 26 Indians after checking their religion in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which drew a fitting response from the country, referring to Operation <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/culture/article/operation-sindoor-to-life-journey-themes-to-attract-pandal-hoppers-this-durga-puja-in-jkhand-23595923" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Sindoor</a>. He said extremist elements had faced action from the government, while society too distanced itself after recognising their hollowness. They will be controlled. A major hurdle has now been removed in that area, the RSS chief said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: RSS Chief refers to Operation Sindhoor while speaking at the annual Vijayadashmi rally
He said terrorists crossed the border and killed 26 Indians after checking their religion in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which drew a fitting response from the country, referring to Operation Sindoor. He said extremist elements had faced action from the government, while society too distanced itself after recognising their hollowness. They will be controlled. A major hurdle has now been removed in that area, the RSS chief said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhagwat addresses the crowd during the Vijayadashmi rally
He was speaking at the RSS`s annual Vijayadashmi rally, which also marked the centenary of the organisation. The RSS was founded on Dussehra (September 27) in 1925 in Nagpur by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a physician from <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-pune-zilla-parishad-school-wins-global-community-choice-award-23596773" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra</a>.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Bhagwat addresses the crowd during the Vijayadashmi rally
He was speaking at the RSS`s annual Vijayadashmi rally, which also marked the centenary of the organisation. The RSS was founded on Dussehra (September 27) in 1925 in Nagpur by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a physician from Maharashtra.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Reactions of other countries after the Pahalgam attack shows their friendship with India
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-to-visit-mumbai-in-february-to-deliver-lectures-interact-with-masses-23596014" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Bhagwat </a>on Thursday said the positions taken by various countries after the Pahalgam terror attack showed the nature and extent of their friendship with India.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Reactions of other countries after the Pahalgam attack shows their friendship with India
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the positions taken by various countries after the Pahalgam terror attack showed the nature and extent of their friendship with India.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police deploy over 500 officers at Shivaji Park, Nesco 
Over 300 police personnel have been deployed at Shivaji Park and more than 200 at Nesco.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Police deploy over 500 officers at Shivaji Park, Nesco
Over 300 police personnel have been deployed at Shivaji Park and more than 200 at Nesco.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav&rsquo;s Sena prepares for muddy rally at Shivaji Park
Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to tradition by holding its annual rally at the iconic Shivaji Park in Dadar. However, this year&rsquo;s preparations are mired, quite literally, in mud. <a href="mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-mumbai-uddhav-s-sena-prepares-for-muddy-rally-at-shivaji-park-107626" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See Photos.</a>
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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav&rsquo;s Sena prepares for muddy rally at Shivaji Park
Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to tradition by holding its annual rally at the iconic Shivaji Park in Dadar. However, this year&rsquo;s preparations are mired, quite literally, in mud. See Photos.

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav&rsquo;s Sena sticks to tradition with rally at rain-hit Shivaji Park 
&nbsp;Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to tradition by holding its rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Uddhav&rsquo;s Sena sticks to tradition with rally at rain-hit Shivaji Park
&nbsp;Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to tradition by holding its rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;High security at venue with 25,000 capacity for Sena rally 
The venue, with a seating capacity of about 20,000 and a total capacity of 25,000, has been secured with high-level arrangements, including the deployment of a police dog squad.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;High security at venue with 25,000 capacity for Sena rally
The venue, with a seating capacity of about 20,000 and a total capacity of 25,000, has been secured with high-level arrangements, including the deployment of a police dog squad.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Access road to Mumbai`s CBSE School in Govandi nears completion, but hits new hurdle
The long-awaited access road for Mumbai Public School (CBSE) at Natwar Parekh Compound, Govandi, was finally nearing completion &mdash; but now faces yet another hurdle. As mid-day reported on August 8, the brand-new CBSE school building had remained unused because it lacked a road and was surrounded by heaps of garbage.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Access road to Mumbai`s CBSE School in Govandi nears completion, but hits new hurdle
The long-awaited access road for Mumbai Public School (CBSE) at Natwar Parekh Compound, Govandi, was finally nearing completion &mdash; but now faces yet another hurdle. As mid-day reported on August 8, the brand-new CBSE school building had remained unused because it lacked a road and was surrounded by heaps of garbage.&nbsp;

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Centre releases additional tax devolution of Rs 1,01,603 crore to states in view of festival season 
In view of the upcoming festive season and to enable states to accelerate capital spending and finance their development and welfare-related expenditure, the Centre released an additional tax devolution of Rs 1,01,603 crore to state governments on Wednesday. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Centre releases additional tax devolution of Rs 1,01,603 crore to states in view of festival season
In view of the upcoming festive season and to enable states to accelerate capital spending and finance their development and welfare-related expenditure, the Centre released an additional tax devolution of Rs 1,01,603 crore to state governments on Wednesday. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive blaze erupts at paper factory in Bhiwandi, no casualties reported
A major fire broke out late Wednesday night at a paper factory in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, prompting an ongoing firefighting operation. Fire crews rushed to the scene to contain the blaze. So far, no injuries or casualties have been reported. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Massive blaze erupts at paper factory in Bhiwandi, no casualties reported
A major fire broke out late Wednesday night at a paper factory in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, prompting an ongoing firefighting operation. Fire crews rushed to the scene to contain the blaze. So far, no injuries or casualties have been reported. (ANI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, while addressing party`s annual Dussehra rally, said that he will bring white paper on BJP`s `loot` of BMC after winning civic polls. Follow LIVE updates here

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Shiv Sena (UBT) has been preparing for the BMC elections and other civic body polls. Follow LIVE Updates here


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