Thirty-nine legislators from Mahayuti allies, the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, were sworn in on Sunday in the first cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government.
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking’s bus, after ploughing through pedestrians and vehicles, entered into a residential society, Buddha Colony, and came to a halt, the officials said.
Samant’s announcement in the afternoon ended the uncertainty over Shinde’s role in the new Mahayuti government.
His name was finalised in the BJP’s core committee meeting held here on Wednesday before its Maharashtra legislature party meet, they said.
The Mahayuti comprises BJP, Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, and NCP headed by Ajit Pawar.
The Maharashtra state government’s Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, a crucial initiative supporting women, gained significant attention during recent elections, with beneficiaries eagerly awaiting its continuation.
The Congress’s chief spokesperson, Atul Londhe, claimed Shukla met Fadnavis, the state home minister, when the model code of conduct was in place.
Speaking to reporters at Karad in Satara district, Pawar also acknowledged the contribution of the government’s Ladki Bahin scheme, which provides financial assistance to women, in the Mahayuti’s victory in the just-concluded state assembly polls.
Shah, the 24-year-old son of a former Shiv Sena leader, and his driver Rajrishi Bidawat had filed petitions in the HC claiming they have been illegally detained and sought immediate release.
Kanhaiya Kumar had sparked controversy after remarks targeting Amruta Fadnavis and dismissing the Deputy Chief Minister’s wife for making reels on Instagram.
Wankhede, an additional commissioner in the Directorate General of Taxpayer Services and a member of the Mahar Scheduled Caste, alleged in his plea that police inaction in the matter has caused him and his family significant mental distress and humiliation.
Talking to reporters here, Raut said MVA leaders, including himself, his party colleague Anil Desai, NCP (SP) state president Jayant Patil and Congress leaders Satej Patil and Balasaheb Thorat met on Thursday and carried out an assessment of every seat.
In the bypoll to the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency held simultaneously, the voter turnout till 3 pm was 41.58 per cent, they said.
The UP special task force and the Mumbai Crime Branch on Sunday arrested the shooter, Shivkumar (20), and his four protectors from Nanpara in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district.
Thackeray said most of the poll promises are part of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi’s (MVA) overall assurances, but there are some points which need special attention.
Baramati MP Supriya Sule emerged victorious against sister-in-law and Ajit Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, in the general election.
Addressing a poll rally at Radhanagari in Kolhapur, Thackeray said those who love the state are aligned with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which comprises the Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP).
The poll body directed the Maharashtra chief secretary to hand over Shukla’s charge to the next senior-most IPS officer in the cadre.
Monday is the last day for withdrawing nominations. The state assembly elections will be held on November 20 and votes will be counted on November 23.
Ahmed, a Gandhi family loyalist who won the Nagpur Central seat three times in the past on Congress ticket, stayed put at the collectorate till 8 pm on Tuesday, the last day of filing nominations for the state assembly polls, but in vain as his form was not accepted.
Pawar claimed that Patil ordered an open inquiry into the alleged Rs 70,000 crore irrigation scam, which he described as a stab in the back.
He emphasized the importance of democratic rights and peaceful campaigning, stressing that elections should center on policy communication.
Shah, who has been an active party member for years, criticized the leadership for overlooking loyal party workers in favor of newcomers.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has fielded Kedar Dighe, the nephew of Thane strongman late Anand Dighe, from the seat in an attempt to corner Shinde.
The BJP, NCP and Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde are constituents of the ruling Mahayuti coalition.
