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Shailesh Gaikwad

Shailesh Gaikwad is political editor and heads the political bureau in Hindustan Times' Mumbai edition.In his career of over 20 years, he has covered Maharashtra politics, state government and urban governance issues.

Articles by Shailesh Gaikwad

When Shinde outdid his BJP colleagues

When Shinde outdid his BJP colleagues
Updated on Sep 21, 2026 02:33 IST

Shinde-Jarange bonhomie over?

Navi Mumbai, India - Jan. 27, 2024:Maratha Quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil ends protest after Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Government accepts all demands at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk Vashi, in Navi Mumbai, India, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 14, 2026 02:16 IST

A balancing act over noise pollution

A balancing act over noise pollution
Updated on Sep 7, 2026 02:13 IST

Tug-of-war over finance and more

Pune, India - March 20, 2018: Sunetra Pawar in Women's special event at lane no. 8, Forennte, Koregaon Park in Pune, India, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. (Photo by Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 03:04 IST

The politics of poaching

The politics of poaching
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 24:16 IST

Who will win Uddhav-vs-Shinde Round 4?

Who will win Uddhav-vs-Shinde Round 4?
Updated on Jun 15, 2026 24:30 IST

Rumblings within NCP

Mumbai, India – 05 Mar 2026: NCP candidate Parth Pawar for Rajya Sabha at Vidhan Bhavan to file a Nomination form for Rajya Sabha, in the presence of DCM Sunetra Pawar and Party Leader, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, 05 Mar, 2026. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 1, 2026 24:14 IST