Shiv Sena was one of the founding members of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in 1998, and it also participated in Vajpayee Government from 1998 to 2004 and the Narendra Modi Government from 2014 to 2019. After 2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, the party left the alliance after disagreements with BJP over the CM post.

3 days ago · Shiv Sena, right-wing Hindu nationalist political party in India founded by Bal Thackeray on June 19, 1966. Its largest following is in Mumbai (Bombay) and other parts of Maharashtra state. Initially the ideology of Shiv Sena focused on Maharashtrian pride and favoring regional exclusivity and priority for Maharashtrians.

Welcome to the world of Shiv Sena, a dynamic political force deeply rooted in the ethos of Maharashtra. Founded in 1966 by the indomitable spirit of Balasaheb Thackeray, who gave the Slogan Garv se kaho hum Hindu Hain.

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (ISO: Śiva Sēnā (Uddhava Bāḷāsāhēba Ṭhākare); lit. 'Army of Shivaji, led by Uddhav Thackeray '; abbr. SS (UBT)) [9][10][11][12] is a Hindutva -based, Marathi regionalist, [13][5] nationalist political party formed in 2022 under the leadership of former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray. [11]

3 hours ago · Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also backed PM Modi's tribute, stating, "There is nothing wrong with the Prime Minister visiting the place from where Veer Savarkar attempted his ...

4 hours ago · Several prominent Shiv Sena (UTB) leaders switched to the rival camp led by Eknath Shinde since Balasaheb Thackeray's party split into two factions in 2022, following a revolt led by Maharashtra ...

4 days ago · Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Uday Samant on Friday (February 7, 2025) claimed that several leaders from the Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) are in contact with the Shiv Sena faction led by Deputy Chief ...

Shiv Sena (Śhiva Sēnā; lit. ' Army of Shivaji '; abbr. SHS), previously called Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena, [14] [15] [16] and also referred to as Shinde Sena or Shinde faction is right-wing Marathi regionalist and Hindutva political party. [7] [8] The faction was formed in 2022 in Maharashtra, India under the leadership of current Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde.

Nov 17, 2024 · Bal Thackeray was an Indian journalist and politician, founder of the Shiv Sena political party, and advocate of a strong pro-Hindu policy in India. He was regarded as the most powerful man in Maharashtra but was accused of inciting anti-Muslim violence.

Shiv Sena (1966–2022) (Śhiva Sēnā; lit. 'Army of Shivaji '; abbr. SS) was a right-wing Marathi regionalist Hindutva -based political party in India founded in 1966 by Bal Thackeray, who was later succeeded by Uddhav Thackeray.