Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena is a regional political party of India, which was formed late cartoonist Bal Thackeray in the year 1966. The party was formed to build a movement to help Marathi job aspirants to procure job opportunities in Mumbai. Hindu nationalism, commonly referred as hindutva, and pro-Marathi ideology are the party's main agendas.

In 1968, Shiv Sena entered the political framework of Bombay by winning 42 seats out of 121 in civic elections. Gradually extended its base on a pan-India level, and aligned with the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) in Maharashtra.

Shiv Sena and BJP alliance came into power for the first time in 1995, and Manohar Joshi, prominent Shiv Sena leader became the Chief Minister of the state.

After losing in the 2009 Assembly elections, the party got back in power in 2012 with Mumbai's civic body by winning 72 seats.

Party leader Bal Thackeray died of a cardiac arrest in November 2012, with son Udhav Thackeray becoming his successor.

The party is known to have a powerful hold over the Mumbai based Indian film industry - Bollywood, and is often called an 'extremist' and 'fascist' party.

Shiv Sena has been blamed for the 1970 communal riots in Bhiwandi, the 1984 Bhiwandi riots and the 1992-1993 Bombay riots. In 1989, the party entered an alliance with BJP for Lok Sabha and Maharashtra assembly elections.

It has been a coalition partner in the National Democratic Alliance since 1998, including the Vajpayee Government during 1998-2004 and the present Narendra Modi Government.

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Shiv Sena News

Former MLA Bachchu Kadu joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena for Maharashtra MLC polls

TNN / Apr 30, 2026, 14:12 (IST)

Former MLA Bachchu Kadu has officially joined Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, securing a nomination for the MLC polls. Kadu stated Shinde accepted his conditions, including farmer welfare and strengthening the Divyang ministry. His Prahar Janshakti Party will continue its social work, while political members will now support Sena.

BJP-Shiv Sena alliance sweeps NMC ward committee polls

May 01, 2026, 00:21 (IST)

Polls to decide chairpersons of 6 NMC ward committees

Apr 27, 2026, 22:46 (IST)

UBT MP’s exit certain, must take quick call to join us: BJP Parbhani dist prez Bhumre

May 06, 2026, 01:12 (IST)

Some battles have to be wonwith guerrilla tactics: Kadu

TNN / May 03, 2026, 01:02 (IST)

Uddhav Thackeray removes Parbhani district chief amid buzz over MP Bandu Jadhav’s possible switch

May 05, 2026, 03:51 (IST)

Sena (UBT) MP’s ‘can’t say about tomorrow’ remark sparks buzz; Raut downplays statement

May 04, 2026, 01:19 (IST)

Bachchu Kadu’s Shiv Sena Entry To Power Shinde’s Vidarbha Push

May 06, 2026, 05:42 (IST)

Shiv Sena (UBT) netas criticise BMC moves to change KEM Hospital’s name

TNN / Apr 27, 2026, 21:56 (IST)

Sessions court overturns conviction of Shiv Sena union leader Sunil Chitnis citing evidence gaps

May 05, 2026, 21:26 (IST)

Shiv Sena–BJP rift over LoP appointment in Maharashtra civic body

TNN / Apr 23, 2026, 13:26 (IST)

Tensions flared in Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation as Mayor Ashwini Nikam appointed the lone Congress corporator as Leader of Opposition, bypassing the BJP. BJP corporators protested, alleging procedural violations and a breach of alliance trust, vowing to challenge the decision. Shiv Sena defended the mayor's authority, questioning the BJP's claim as a ruling alliance member.