THANE: Shakha ownership has once again become a hot button issue with the demoliton of a shakha used by the Shiv Sena (UBT) in Mumbra. The Shiv Sena led by CM Eknath Shinde claimed responsibility for the demolition in Shankar Nagar.Shinde supporters Gopal Landge and Rajan Keni, a former Mumbra corporator, arrived at the spot after the razing and claimed ownership of the shakha.They conducted a groundbreaking ceremony and announced a new structure at the spot.The shakha structure belonged to the Shiv Sena. The Thackeray camp was misusing it and had leased it for commercial use. We didnt want the sanctity of the premises to be tarnished and so demolished it and will reconstruct it in two months, Landge said.Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anish Gadhave said the shakha was registered in their name. It was built in 2000 by Shiv Sena late leader Anand Dighe. Last week, 50-60 men led by some apparent Shinde supporters turned up and evacuated a few senior Sena activists who were seated inside. They were told the shakha was being renovated but they later deployed a private excavator and demolished the structure, Gadhave said.We also published the following articles recentlyCM Eknath Shinde, Sena minister slam Chhagan Bhujbal statement on Maratha quota, say OBCs wont be hitThe statement made by Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal opposing the inclusion of Marathas in the OBC quota category has caused tensions within the Mahayuti alliance. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his Shiv Sena party have hit back at Bhujbal, stating that no one should create doubt within any community on the issue. Excise Minister Shambhuraje Desai also criticized Bhujbal, calling his statement incorrect and stating that the Maratha quota would not affect the OBC share. The Sakal Maratha Samaj has demanded Bhujbals removal from the cabinet for his statements.MCOCA accused gets bail in 2019 firing at Sena leaderThe Bombay High Court has granted bail to a 26-year-old man who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a murder attempt and extortion case. The court stated that there was no evidence to suggest that the accused was directly in contact with the gang leader involved in the crime. The court also considered the fact that another accused, with a similar role, had been granted bail. The accused was released on a bail bond and surety of Rs 50,000, with conditions to not tamper with evidence or witnesses.Jana Sena makes poll debut in state, names eight candidatesJana Sena, in alliance with BJP, has announced candidates for eight seats in its debut in Telanganas assembly elections. The party had initially expressed interest in contesting 36 seats, but BJP offered only 8-10 seats. Jana Sena has fielded candidates from various constituencies, including Kukatpally, where it named a former BJP member as its nominee. BJP is still deliberating on whether to give Jana Sena the Serilingampally seat. Despite some opposition within the party, BJPs high command is keen on an electoral understanding with Jana Sena.

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