Narayan Rane
Narayan Rane in a fix over BJP’s RS offer
The state will hold elections to the six Rajya Sabha seats on March 23, where BJP can get its three candidates elected on its own.
RS polls: Sena to shun Rane
Unlikely to give votes, should BJP field him.
BJP chief Shah offered me RS seat, says Rane
“I have not yet decided about the offer,” Mr Rane said, even as nobody from the BJP came forward to corroborate his claim.
BJP going ahead with projects, including Nanar refinery, despite Sena’s objection
For example, the Sena opposed the Jaitapur Atomic Energy Project and even met PM Modi regarding the same but work is already underway.
Narayan Rane slams Shiv Sena on Refinery issue
Rane has organised a rally in Ratnagiri against the proposed green refinery project at Rajapur.
BJP offers Narayan Rane Rajya Sabha seat to ‘pacify’ him
After leaving the Congress and forming his own party, Mr Rane is waiting to be appointed as a minister.
Cong-NCP wakes up to BJP’s alliance strategy for polls
All these factors point to the next election being a contest between two alliances.
Shiv Sena leads protest against refinery project
The BJP has to depend upon Mr Rane if wants to take on the Sena in the region.
Rane faces new hurdle for Cabinet induction
Sources say CM upset with Narayan Rane’s objection to project.
Narayan Rane’s party to contest elections in Sindhudurg
Of Sindhudurg’s three assembly seats, Kankavli is held by Rane’s son Nitesh while Kudal and Sawantwadi are with the Sena.