Eleven Naxals, including Tarakka Sidam, surrendered to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the Gadchiroli Police headquarters. In a major move, a new police station was also inaugurated to improve law and order in the region. This initiative is part of efforts to break the Maoist control that once ruled the area. Speaking to ANI, CM Fadnavis emphasized the importance of the new police station, stating that the area had been under Maoist influence. He added that the police have now established their presence there, weakening Maoist control. The region is also seeing development, with new roads connecting it to Chhattisgarh, and mobile towers being set up to improve communication.
02 January,2025 10:15 AM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke about the Ambedkar controversy and demanded an apology from the Congress party. He accused Congress of spreading a manipulated video of Home Minister Amit Shah's speech. Fadnavis claimed that the video was edited to distort Shah’s words, leading to confusion and creating unnecessary issues. The Chief Minister emphasized that such actions were harmful and divisive, and he called on Congress to take responsibility for their actions. He further criticized the opposition party for playing political games at the cost of truth and asked them to apologize for misleading the public with the altered video.
26 December,2024 11:00 AM IST
After the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's landslide victory in the Maharashtra elections, leaders from the UBT (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction expressed strong dissent. Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray criticized the BJP for its slogan "Batenge toh katenge," implying threats against opponents. UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi questioned the authenticity of the election process, calling the results "surprising." Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also raised concerns, calling the results "surprisingly strange." Despite the criticism, the Mahayuti alliance, led by the BJP, delivered an impressive performance and is now set to form the government in Maharashtra. The opposition parties are still questioning the fairness of the election results.
18 December,2024 01:42 PM IST
Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde resigned as CM of Maharashtra on 26th November, Tuesday at around 11 am, submitting his resignation to Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan. His decision comes after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance achieved a commanding victory in the recent Maharashtra state assembly elections, securing 230 out of the 288 seats. Devendra Fadnavis of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Ajit Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP ) also visited the Raj Bhavan. The Maharashtra legislative assembly term is set to end today. While the Mahayuti alliance has not yet decided on a new Chief Minister, Shiv Sena spokesperson Sheetal Mhatre stated that many Marathas want Shinde to return as the CM. In the midst of the uncertainty, several Shiv Sena leaders have expressed support for Shinde, with some even performing an aarti at the Dagdusheth Ganpati temple to wish for his return. Meanwhile, Devendra Fadnavis has traveled to Delhi to meet with the BJP's central leadership to discuss the next steps. The Mahayuti alliance, which won 235 seats in total, including 131 by the BJP, is still deliberating on who will be Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister.
26 November,2024 12:40 PM IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prospects in the upcoming state elections, citing the increased voter turnout as a positive indicator. Fadnavis believes that higher voter participation typically benefits the BJP, with a pro-incumbency sentiment helping boost support for the current government. He highlighted the increased backing from women voters, attributing this shift to the success of the Ladki Bahin scheme. Despite the growing momentum, Fadnavis emphasized that discussions about the Chief Minister's post will only take place after the election results are declared, stressing the importance of collective decision-making within the party.
21 November,2024 04:35 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde cast his vote at a polling booth in Thane for the Maharashtra Assembly elections. He was accompanied by his wife, Lata Shinde, son Shrikant Shinde, and daughter-in-law Vrushali Shrikant Shinde. After voting, CM Shinde encouraged the people of Maharashtra to go out and vote, emphasizing the importance of participating in the democratic process. He expressed confidence that the Mahayuti (the alliance of Shiv Sena, BJP, and other supporting parties) would win with a resounding victory. The Chief Minister’s visit highlighted the significance of the election and urged citizens to make their voices heard through their votes. Watch the vidfeo for more.
20 November,2024 12:52 PM IST
Maharashtra is gearing up for one of its most intense Assembly elections in 2024. With 288 constituencies, some key battles are poised to shape the future of the state. From Mumbai to Marathwada, Vidarbha to Western Maharashtra, each of these constituencies and candidates will decide Maharashtra's future. Let’s dive into the most critical candidates and constituencies this election season of Maharashtra Election 2024.
19 November,2024 05:04 PM IST
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Maharashtra Election 2024 is just a few days away and the candidates are campaigning intensely to grab their seat in the assembly elections. One of the most interesting battles is that of Sena vs Sena in the Worli constituency. While Worli has always been a bastion of the undivided Shiv Sena, the voters will be voting a split Shiv Sena this Assembly Elections. Giving a competition to Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Aaditya Thackeray is Milind Deora from the Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena. In an exclusive chat with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor, Milind Deora talks about Worli’s issues, challenging Aaditya Thackeray and vision for Mumbai.
15 November,2024 03:33 PM IST
Ahead of the Maharashtra elections, Prime Minister Modi criticized Congress and its allies in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) for disrespecting the state's heroes like Veer Savarkar and Balasaheb Thackeray. He challenged MVA leaders to publicly praise Savarkar and Thackeray, showing respect for Maharashtra's pride. Modi accused Congress of only seeking power, saying they divided the country during partition for their own gain. He also warned that Congress is trying to divide Dalits, OBCs, and Adivasis by pitting different castes against each other to weaken them. He urged the people to stay united, stressing that only through unity will they remain strong and safe from such divide-and-rule tactics.
13 November,2024 01:30 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed a rally in Washim ahead of Maharashtra polls in support of Bhavana Gawali, the Mahayuti Shinde faction's candidate for MLC. During his speech, CM Shinde criticized the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, calling them “Vanvasi” (outsiders). He emphasized the importance of having every MLA from the Mahayuti alliance, saying their unity was crucial. Shinde also targeted the Congress MLA from Washim, declaring that the people of the region would vote him out in the upcoming elections. He expressed confidence that the support of the locals would ensure a win for Bhavana Gawali and strengthen the Mahayuti's position in the state. His speech focused on rallying support for Gawali and attacking the opposition in the region.
13 November,2024 11:00 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
