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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 Jul 01, 2022 12:56 AM 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)

Published on Jul 01, 2022 12:17 AM 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 Jul 01, 2022 12:37 AM 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 30, 2022 04:25 AM IST

Uddhav quits as CM after SC allows floor test to go ahead

(PTI)

Published on Jun 30, 2022 12:29 AM IST

It’s still not late, come and talk, urges Uddhav

CM Uddhav Thackeray reaches Vidhan Bhavan during Maharashtra Legislative Council elections for ten seats at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, June 20, 2022. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jun 29, 2022 01:24 AM IST

Bonhomie, tension and missing home-cooked food: Day in the life of a rebel MLA

Maharashtra Minister of Higher and Technical Education Uday Samant with rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and other supporting MLAs, at Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, Sunday, June 26, 2022. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 29, 2022 04:44 AM IST

Bonhomie, tension and missing home-cooked food: Day in the life of a rebel MLA

Guwahati, June 23 (ANI): Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA Dadaji Bhuse, MLA Sanjay Rathod and MLC Ravindra Phatak reached Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati on Thursday. (ANI Photo/ ANI Pic Service) (ANI)

Published on Jun 29, 2022 12:42 AM IST

Still not too late, come and talk: Uddhav to rebel MLAs

Shiv Sena supporters at a protest against MLA Yogesh Kadam in Dapoli on Tuesday. (ANIL PHALKE/HT)

Published on Jun 29, 2022 12:36 AM IST

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

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray. (ANI)

Updated on Jun 28, 2022 01:36 AM 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 06:05 AM 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)

Published on Jun 26, 2022 01:34 AM IST

Fight over Sena control deepens crisis in Maharashtra

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray outside Sena Bhavan in Mumbai on June 25, 2022. (Satish Bate/HT photo)

Updated on Jun 26, 2022 07:23 AM 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)

Published on Jun 25, 2022 11:34 PM IST

Maharashtra crisis: Shinde camp consolidates as Uddhav reaches out to cadre

Shiv Sena workers take part in a protest rally against rebel party leader Eknath Shinde, in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, on June 24, 2022.(PTI)

Updated on Jun 25, 2022 06:45 AM 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

Published on Jun 24, 2022 03:08 PM IST

Eknath Shinde-led rebel Shiv Sena faction to meet today

(ANI)

Updated on Jun 24, 2022 11:24 AM 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.(ANI Photo)

Updated on Jun 24, 2022 06:03 AM 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 06:54 AM 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 24, 2022 02:20 AM IST

War on Sena: Rebels likely to float new party

Shiv Sena workers paint black ink on the poster of MLA Sada Sarvankar who joined the rebel camp of Eknath Shinde in Guwahati, at Mahim, on Wednesday. (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 24, 2022 12:59 AM IST

Now, Shiv Sena may lose about 12 MPs to rebel group

Bhavana Gawli, a fifth-term MP from Yavatmal-Washim, has already written to Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray urging him to take a call on an alliance with the BJP. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)

Published on Jun 23, 2022 10:48 PM 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 03:47 PM 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.

Published on Jun 23, 2022 02:54 PM IST

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

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. (File image)(ANI)

Published on Jun 23, 2022 02:07 AM IST

Uddhav now races to save the party as his biggest challenge lies ahead in BMC polls

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray outside Matoshree, his personal residence in Bandra, after leaving from Varsha, the Chief Minister's official residence on Wednesday (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jun 23, 2022 12:20 AM 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 04:03 PM 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)

Published on Jun 22, 2022 01:11 PM 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

Published on Jun 22, 2022 01:12 AM 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 22, 2022 01:10 AM IST

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