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Swapnil Rawal

Swapnil Rawal

Swapnil Rawal is Principal Correspondent with the Hindustan Times. He covers urban development and infrastructure. He had long stints with leading national dailies and has experience of over a decade in journalism.

Articles by Swapnil Rawal

Devendra Fadnavis orders shifting of metro car shed project back to Aarey Colony

Former CM Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government decided to shift the metro depot out of Aarey colony, following protests by activists against construction in one of few remaining green spots in Mumbai.

Updated on Jun 30, 2022 19:26 IST

Two Shiv Sena factions to fight it out for control over the party

When the revolt broke out, Thackeray changed the group leader of the party and elected Ajay Chaudhary in place of Eknath Shinde (VIDEO GRAB)

Updated on Jun 30, 2022 18:47 IST

Sanjay Raut faces ire of rebels, Sainiks alike

Sanjay Raut said that the party would grow and achieve newer heights as the leadership rebuilt it. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 30, 2022 19:07 IST

Maharashtra crisis: Uddhav recalls his ‘unexpected’ start at ‘unexpected’ end

Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray resigned as the chief minister of Maharashtra on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Updated on Jun 29, 2022 22:55 IST

Uddhav Thackeray wanted to resign soon after revolt broke out: Shiv Sena sources

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray. (ANI)

Updated on Jun 27, 2022 20:06 IST

Shiv Sena crisis highlights the urban-rural divide

**EDS: VIDEO GRAB** Guwahati: Rebel Maharashtra MLAs during a meeting at a hotel in Guwahati, Saturday, June 25, 2022. (PTI Photo)(PTI06_25_2022_000161A) (PTI)

Updated on Jun 26, 2022 24:35 IST

‘Shiv Sena and Balasaheb cannot be separated’; party writes to EC

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray steps out of Sena Bhavan after holding an emergency meeting with all Shiv Sena National Executives on Saturday. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 25, 2022 20:04 IST

A combative Aaditya names and shames rebels

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray addressing party workers at Lala Lajpatrai College, Haji Ali, on the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra, in Mumbai, on Saturday. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 25, 2022 18:04 IST

Uddhav Thackeray says 'left Varsha, not the fight' in address to Sena workers

Uddhav Thackeray says 'left Varsha bungalow, not fight' in address to Sena workers

Updated on Jun 24, 2022 09:38 IST

Eknath Shinde-led rebel Shiv Sena faction to meet today

(ANI)

Updated on Jun 24, 2022 05:54 IST

Maharashtra political crisis: Eknath Shinde’s aggressive push-back on Twitter

For the first time since he staged his revolt on Tuesday, Shinde said their efforts were backed by a “national” party.

Updated on Jun 24, 2022 24:33 IST

Maha crisis: Sharad Pawar steps in as Sena crisis threatens to topple MVA govt

NCP chief Sharad Pawar along with Jayant Patil and Shashikant Pawar addresses the media at Y.B. Chavan Auditorium, in Mumbai on Thursday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT photo)

Updated on Jun 24, 2022 01:24 IST

Sena hints it’s ready to sacrifice MVA as rebels hit magic mark

Guwahati, June 23 (ANI): Shiv Sena MLAs Sada Sarvankar and Mangesh Kudalkar, who were reported to have left Mumbai last night, are also present with party leader Eknath Shinde with other MLAs, at Radisson Blu Hotel, in Guwahati on Thursday. (ANI Photo/ ANI Pic Service) (ANI)

Updated on Jun 23, 2022 20:50 IST

Open to considering pulling out of MVA if rebels want so: Raut

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 23, 2022 10:17 IST

'Uddhav ji gave you…': Nitin Deshmukh who was ‘kidnapped’ appeals to Shinde

Nitin Deshmukh reached Maharashtra on Wednesday from Guwahati where the rebel MLAs under the leadership of Eknath Shinde are camping.

Updated on Jun 23, 2022 09:24 IST

Can resign but will next CM be a Sainik: Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. (File image)

Updated on Jun 22, 2022 20:37 IST

Maharashtra crisis: Attend meeting or face action, Sena tells rebel MLAs

The Shiv Sena is apprehensive that the rebellion by urban development minister Eknath Shinde, who has around 40 MLAs with him, will cause chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to lose his hold over the party. (ANI)

Updated on Jun 22, 2022 10:33 IST

Raut’s tweet about Maharashtra assembly fuels speculation ahead of Cabinet meet

Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has also convened a meeting of Sena legislators in Mumbai. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 22, 2022 07:41 IST

Parab’s colleagues step in for damage control

Shiv Sena leader Milind Narvekar arrives to meet party colleague Eknath Shinde in Surat on Tuesday. PTI

Updated on Jun 21, 2022 19:42 IST

Maha govt on a knife’s edge as leader splits Sena’s flock

Thane, India - June 21, 2022: Police security beefed up outside the residence of Shiv Sena leader and cabinet minister Eknath Shinde after news reports alleged him to have joined BJP, in Thane, Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 21, 2022 19:40 IST

The Shiv Sena MLA who 'escaped' from rebel camp, walked 5 km to Uddhav Thackeray

the legislators were told that Eknath Shinde would meet them at the border check-post in Talasari in Palghar district (Kunal Patil/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 22, 2022 04:32 IST

Shiv Sena replaces Eknath Shinde as legislative party leader, reaches out to him

The Surat Police outside a hotel where Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and a group of party lawmakers are camping (PTI)

Updated on Jun 21, 2022 11:46 IST

Fight for BMC on Sainiks’ minds as they celebrate party’s 56th anniversary

In addition to the council election, the Sena rank and file is also occupied with the Mumbai civic polls which are likely to be held in August or September (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 19, 2022 18:57 IST

Not a single booster dose administered in 10 districts in 18-59 age group

Officials attributed this to a lack of access to private hospitals offering booster doses in several districts (Vijay Bate)

Updated on Jun 15, 2022 14:35 IST

Divided by politics, united by languages: Modi, Thackeray point to deep ties between Gujarati and Marathi

Prime minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Uddhav Thackeray at an event on Tuesday. Satish Bate/ HT Photo

Updated on Jun 14, 2022 19:49 IST

Aaditya in Ayodhya: Young Sena leader avows party’s Hindu heart

Shiv Sena workers celebrate while leaving for Ayodhya by a special train as Maharashtra Tourism and Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray will visit on June 15 to pay obeisance to Ram Lalla, at Thane Railway Station on Monday. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 13, 2022 19:23 IST

How the BJP edged out the MVA for the sixth seat in Maharashtra

Winning candidates Piyush Goyal (C), Anil Bonde (R) and Dhananjay Mahadik (L) celebrate after the results of Rajya Sabha elections, outside BJP office in Mumbai,

Updated on Jun 11, 2022 23:22 IST

How the BJP edged out the MVA for the sixth seat in Maharashtra

Winning candidates Piyush Goyal (C), Anil Bonde (R) and Dhananjay Mahadik (L) celebrate after the results of Rajya Sabha elections, outside BJP office in Mumbai, India, on Saturday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 11, 2022 18:58 IST

The state of Maha’s politics: MVA v BJP again

Shiv Sena leader and chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that their candidate Sanjay Pawar lost to Mahadik as six independents and small-party MLAs did not vote in the favour of the MVA (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 11, 2022 16:11 IST

Maharashtra: What the RS result means for the BJP and MVA?

With Maharashtra legislative council election just a few days away, the ruling MVA must be feeling the pressure, given how the BJP succeeded in the RS polls in weaning away independents and smaller parties. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jun 11, 2022 13:53 IST

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