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Things will be known at appropriate time: Sunetra Pawar on NCP merger talks
Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar addressed questions regarding the possible merger of two NCP factions. She stated that further details would be revealed in due time. Several leaders recently met Sharad Pawar, increasing speculation about the merger. The government will celebrate the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda with various programs across the state. Service weeks and health awareness camps are planned, highlighting the importance of the occasion.
Gokul row fuels Opposition's 'vote chori' campaign against Maharashtra govt
A political struggle has emerged over recent appointments to the Gokul Milk Cooperative by the state government. Opposition parties argue that this move undermines the democratic process established by the farmer elections. The Congress party claims that the government's actions represent an attempt to seize power through illegal means. Supporters of the government argue that the appointments are necessary to resolve a deadlock within the cooperative.
Maharashtra clears move to appoint directors in big cooperatives, Opposition cries foul over Gokul
The Maharashtra government has approved a proposal allowing it to appoint five directors to cooperatives with annual turnover exceeding Rs 500 crore, including Gokul Dairy. The move has triggered Opposition protests, with Congress alleging an attempt to override the mandate of elected board members and gain control of the Kolhapur-based cooperative.
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Raj Thackeray's MNS cancels Dipotsav in Mumbai over drought, urges restraint during Diwali
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray announced the cancellation of Dipotsav this year to address the severe drought. He urged the citizens to celebrate Diwali mindfully in light of the challenges faced by farmers. The state government declared 85 percent of Maharashtra drought-hit following inadequate rainfall. An interim aid of Rs 5,000 has been announced for affected farmers before the festival.
Bombay HC asks BMC to restore Dia Mirza’s Diwali video, questions politicians’ remarks
The Bombay High Court asked BMC to restore Dia Mirza’s Diwali video after BJP leaders objected to her inclusion in the civic body’s anti-pollution campaign. The bench questioned the remarks against the actress, saying it was disturbed by the comments and asking whether India was not a secular country.
BMC takes down actor Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video after BJP leader's objection
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a video featuring Dia Mirza promoting an eco-friendly Diwali. This decision followed objections from BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam regarding the video’s message. Other campaign videos from different celebrities remained on social media despite the backlash. Opposition leaders criticized the removal, claiming it reflected increasing BJP influence over civic operations.
INDIA bloc says everyone united in protests, 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday
The opposition grouping announced that it had postponed its "public impeachment" of Kumar to Saturday due to rain on Friday. It invited common people, including the youth, women and students, besides members of civil society to participate in the protest march and public rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday.
Shiv Sena's Nilesh Rane slams BJP spokesperson, asks him to stay within his limits
Nilesh Rane, a Shiv Sena leader, criticized BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban for his remarks about Eknath Shinde. Rane urged Ban to be cautious in his public statements, suggesting he lacks the authority to criticize Shinde. The criticism follows BJP's recent losses in the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls, leading to tensions within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Election results revealed the Opposition winning three out of five seats, intensifying the blame game.
Maharashtra government runs for cover after Sena MLA's insensitive remarks on farmers
Sanjay Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena MLA, made controversial remarks regarding the suicides of farmers in Maharashtra. He suggested that the funerals of farmers who kill themselves should be boycotted. Gaikwad believed this would deter others from taking similar actions due to the fate of their bodies. His comments were met with condemnation from other political leaders, emphasizing the need for sensitivity.
MLC poll debacle: Fresh war of words in Mahayuti; BJP, Sena Trade sabotage charges
BJP and Shiv Sena are experiencing growing tensions following disappointing results in the MLC elections. The BJP holds Shiv Sena responsible for undermining their candidates through rebel actions during the campaign. Shiv Sena leaders counter this claim, arguing that BJP has lost touch with their constituents. There are calls within Sena for Eknath Shinde to return as chief minister following this setback.
Council polls: Nagpur seat no longer BJP stronghold, it's our bastion, says Congress winner Abhijeet Wanjari
Abhijeet Wanjari won the Nagpur Division Graduates' Constituency seat against Sudhakar Kohale from the BJP. The election results were declared after an extensive 40-hour vote-counting process. Wanjari secured 67,231 votes while Kohale received 63,960 votes in this close contest. This victory indicates a shift from the traditional BJP stronghold to a Congress bastion in this constituency. The outcome signifies a continued trend of Congress winning similar elections in the region.
Nagpur MLC result: Congress' Abhijeet Wanjari beats BJP in RSS turf, MVA wins 3 seats
Abhijeet Wanjari of the Congress party secured victory in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections from Nagpur. He defeated BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale by a margin of 3,271 votes. The counting process extended over 40 hours and concluded in the early hours of Thursday. This win is significant as it reflects a setback for the BJP in their stronghold.
Supreme Court directs Sanjay Raut to appear in person on November 17 in contempt case over remarks on CJI Surya Kant
On November 17, Sanjay Raut, a Rajya Sabha MP, must present himself physically at the Supreme Court regarding his comments on Chief Justice Surya Kant and the overall judiciary. Meanwhile, journalist Nikhil Wagle will attend the upcoming hearing via virtual connection after issuing an apology for his earlier social media remarks.
Mahayuti and MVA win two seats each in Maharashtra Council polls, Nagpur result awaited
The recent Maharashtra Legislative Council elections resulted in the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the Opposition MVA each winning two seats. In the Amravati teachers' constituency, Shiv Sena candidate Kiran Sarnaik won against Congress candidate Aditi Pohare. BJP's Kaustubh Gawade triumphed over incumbent Congress MLC Jayant Asgaonkar in the Pune teachers' constituency. NCP-SP's Harshada Deshmukh Jadhav defeated BJP's Smita Jadhav, causing upset within the BJP.
Sanjay Raut says he will appear before SC in contempt proceedings over remarks on CJI
Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena MP, confirmed his appearance in the Supreme Court for contempt proceedings. The Supreme Court directed Raut to appear personally on November 17 regarding his remarks. Earlier, show-cause notices were issued to Raut and journalist Nikhil Wagle by the apex court. These notices were related to a contempt plea filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association.
BJP allies Shiv Sena & NCP oppose Maharashtra's Karjat power project; CM Devendra Fadnavis terms it 'eco-friendly'
BJP allies, including Shiv Sena and NCP, are raising strong objections to the Torrent Power project in Karjat. They point to the potential environmental destruction caused by the removal of century-old trees. MP Omraje Nimbalkar from Shiv Sena urged for tree planting initiatives to precede any cutting, while NCP's Suraj Chavan warned about the severe implications for climate change.
MLC polls: Counting begins in four states, BJP-led alliances face rebel challenges
Counting of votes began for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The results will reveal the organisational strength of political parties and their alliances. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP and Samajwadi Party face off in 11 seats, while in Bihar, overlapping candidates create a competitive landscape. Karnataka’s results will determine the performance of the Congress against the BJP-JD(S) alliance.
Karjat project sparks Maharashtra political faceoff as thousands of trees are cut for 3,000 MW plant
A significant controversy emerged in Maharashtra due to tree cutting for Torrent Power's energy project. Locals and activists oppose the project due to environmental concerns and tree felling. Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray questioned the project's need while citing its ties to Gujarat. The Maharashtra government claims the project is essential for energy needs and has followed regulations.
Maharashtra: SIT formed to probe Manoj Jarange audio clip allegations
The alleged audio clip claimed that Jarange Patil was paid Rs 500 crore by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to weaken the movement for Maratha reservation ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections. The activist has claimed that he never received any money and had demanded an investigation into the case.
Sanjay Raut writes to Shah, seeks ED probe into Jarange's audio clip on 'Rs 500 crore' payout
Sanjay Raut has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to investigate a significant allegation involving Manoj Jarange. The allegation pertains to a supposed payment of Rs 500 crore linked to Maratha quota activist Jarange. Raut emphasized the necessity for clarity on the source and destination of this large sum. Both Eknath Shinde and Shrikant Shinde have denied the involved allegations related to this payment.
Detractors now trying to establish 'Rs 500 cr' audio clip is fake, says Jarange; rejects Raut link
Manoj Jarange claims that a recently released audio clip regarding a political conspiracy is genuine. He insists that political figures are attempting to discredit the recording by alleging it is artificially generated. Jarange emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation into the audio clip by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
UBT Sena, BJP trade charges over leaked audio tape
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena's MP, Sanjay Raut, claimed that it was a BJP MLC who leaked the audio tape, where a woman, purportedly a BJP leader, was heard saying that Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde received ?500 crore from the BJP to "manage" Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil during the 2024 elections. The BJP has hit back, claiming that it was the UBT Sena that manufactured the tape to create discord between chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Shinde.
Jarange audio clip row: Raut trying to create rift, but BJP-Sena united, claims MLC Lad
BJP MLC Prasad Lad addressed concerns regarding the perceived rift between BJP and Shiv Sena after the audio clip controversy. He accused Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut of attempting to create discord within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Lad further clarified that leaders discussed the matter and agreed to consider it resolved moving forward. He emphasized the respect for Eknath Shinde and characterized the issue as closed from the BJP's perspective.
Sanjay Raut main conspirator behind AI-generated audio clip, doing Rahul's bidding: BJP
BJP has accused Sanjay Raut of fabricating an AI-generated audio clip to undermine their credibility. The party claims the clip involves a Rs 500 crore payout meant to incite conflicts among political leaders. BJP officials are demanding an investigation into Raut's alleged dealings and connections to Rahul Gandhi. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a forensic probe while Jarange has called for a Special Investigation Team inquiry.
Mahayuti, MVA face-off in Maharashtra Council polls; 182 candidates in fray for 5 seats
Maharashtra will hold elections for five Legislative Council seats, with 182 candidates competing on Friday. Polling will occur from 8 am to 4 pm, and the vote counting scheduled for October 27. The elections include three Graduates' and two Teachers' constituencies across the state. A total of 10,68,072 voters are registered at 2,419 polling stations. The election machinery is prepared to conduct the polls fairly and transparently.
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