Is Maharashtra Police Shielding Those Who Helped Fugitive Prashant Koratkar?
Nagpur: After a case was registered against self-proclaimed journalist Prashant Koratkar for making objectionable remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, he fled from Nagpur fearing arrest. Now, five individuals accused of aiding his escape have been served notices by Kolhapur police, and their possible arrest is under consideration. Among them, Prashik Padwekar, [] The post Is Maharashtra Police Shielding Those Who Helped Fugitive Prashant Koratkar? appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Prashant Koratkar Sent to Judicial Custody Till April 14 in Threat Call Case
Nagpur-based journalist Prashant Koratkar, who is facing charges for allegedly making a threat call to historian Indrajeet Sawant and inciting communal enmity, was on Sunday remanded in judicial custody for two weeks at Kolhapurs Kalamba Jail. Following the Kolhapur sessions courts order, Koratkars lawyers promptly filed a bail plea, arguing that the police investigation against [] The post Prashant Koratkar Sent to Judicial Custody Till April 14 in Threat Call Case appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Nagpur scribe who made threat call to historian sent to jail for 2 weeks
Prashant Koratkar, a journalist from Nagpur facing charges of making a threat call and inciting enmity, has been remanded in judicial custody for two weeks in Kolhapur. His bail hearing is set for Tuesday. The police have recovered vehicles used by Koratkar and are interrogating individuals who assisted him while he was on the run.
PUNE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday addressed concerns about loan waivers, clarifying that citizens must repay their crop loans by March 31. He acknowledged that election promises don't always translate into actions and that decisions will be made considering current circumstances. However, for now, loans must be repaid. On a positive note, 0% interest loans will be available. Whether it's Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis or Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, the focus remains on working for the welfare of the people. Recently, many citizens raised concerns about the election manifesto's promise of loan waivers. As of March 28, I want to clearly inform the people of Maharashtra through this program to repay their crop loans by March 31. Promises made during elections don't always translate directly into actions...Considering the current circumstances, decisions will be made in the future. However, for now and even next year, loans taken must be repaid. On a positive note, arrangements have been made to avail of loans at 0% interest..., said Pawar, who is also the Finance Minister of the state. Speaking at an event in Baramati, he addressed the elephant in the room - the state's financial commitments. While presenting the state budget of Rs 7.20 lakh crore, Pawar highlighted the significant burden of waiving electricity bills worth about Rs 65,000 crore. Pawar emphasized that the government has to foot the bill for these waived electricity charges, which is a substantial expense. Whatever was said does not come into action directly because while presenting a budget of Rs 7.20 lakh crore, electricity bills worth about Rs 65,000 crore have been waived off, meaning you don't, but we, the government, have to pay it, added Pawar. Maharashtra volte-face over farm loan waiver, says no money He listed several areas where the state government must allocate funds, including Rs 45000 crore for the flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana. Then our dear sister for whom Rs 45 000 crore have been planned at the rate of Rs 1500, you people should remember all these things, and three and a half lakh crore rupees have been kept for the rest of the works. It costs me Rs 3.5 lakh crore to pay the salaries of all the employees and officers, pension for those who have retired, interest on the loan taken by the government, Pawar said. So if we add Rs 65,000 crores and 3.5 lakh crores, then almost 4.25 lakh crores is spent in this. From the remaining money, I have to spend on school books, uniforms, electricity, water, roads, etc. You people should also keep all these things in mind, Pawar further added. As the Finance Minister, Pawar is well aware of the state's financial situation. Maharashtra has been grappling with its finances. He recalled his visit to Kolhapur on Thursday and said his cabinet and party colleague Hasan Mushrif asked him to address the issue of crop loan waivers since people were waiting for such relief. Yesterday I was in Kolhapur, even there Hasan Mushrif asked me to quickly tell him what to do as people are not paying and are waiting... hence we will take a decision after looking at the circumstances and right now the situation is not such, therefore the loan taken this year and the next year too will have to be repaid... We have definitely done one thing: we have made arrangements to take a loan at 0 per cent interest, and the interest in banks is about Rs 1000 to 1200 crores, and I have passed that on to the banks, he added.
Lawyer Attacks Prashant Koratkar in Kolhapur Court Premises
Kolhapur: Prashant Koratkar, who was arrested for making objectionable remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was attacked by a lawyer in the premises of the Kolhapur District Sessions Court. The incident occurred while Prashant Koratkar was being escorted into the court under police protection. Despite tight security in the court premises, the attack raised serious questions [] The post Lawyer Attacks Prashant Koratkar in Kolhapur Court Premises appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Remarks against Shivaji Maharaj: Journalist Koratkar gets 3-day police custody
A court in Maharashtras Kolhapur on Tuesday sent journalist Prashant Koratkar to police custody till March 28 for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son, Chhatrapati Sambhaji
Former Rajya Sabha member and Kolhapur royal family descendant Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to remove a dogs memorial near that of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort.
Did Shivaji Have A Dog? Call To Remove Dog Memorial From Raigad Fort
Former Rajya Sabha member and a descendant of the Kolhapur royal family, Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati, has asked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to remove the memorial of a dog from Raigad Fort.
Maharashtra: Man suffers heart attack while driving car, rams into multiple vehicles in Kolhapur
The driver, identified as Dheeraj Patil (55), was returning home from work when he suffered a heart attack
Maharashtra Man Rams Car Into 10 Vehicles After He Suffers Heart Attack, Chilling Video Surfaces
The man suffered heart attack while driving, causing him to lose control of his car which rammed into at least 10 parked vehicles in Maharashtra's Kolhapur.
A Kolhapur court says he need not be physically present at the court in the case
Man Kills Girlfriend In Her Room, Then Dies By Suicide While Families Discuss Wedding Outside
An 18-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were found dead in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The man fatally stabbed his girlfriend and then died by suicide using the same knife while their families were present in the house
Shilpa Shetty, Urmila Matondkar, Padmini Kolhapure Attend Anil Kapoor's Shivratri Puja
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GainBitcoin scam case: CBI seizes cryptocurrencies worth over Rs 23.94 crore
NEW DELHI: The CBI has seized cryptocurrencies worth more than Rs 23.94 crore during its two-day countrywide search operation in the GainBitcoin scam case that concluded on Wednesday, officials said. The central probe agency has also seized multiple hardware crypto wallets, 121 documents, 34 laptops and hard disks, 12 mobile phones and multiple email and instant messaging application dumps, they said. Following the nationwide searches conducted on February 25 and 26 in connection with the GainBitcoin cases, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), using in-house capabilities, has seized significant incriminating evidence and virtual digital assets, further unravelling the extent of the cryptocurrency fraud, a spokesperson said in a statement. The agency has sent the electronic devices for forensic analysis to uncover further details regarding the misappropriation of funds and potential international transactions linked to the scam, the officials said. The CBI launched the search operation at 60 locations in Delhi, Pune, Nanded, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Mohali, Jhansi, and Hubli on Tuesday as part of its probe into the scam. The operation concluded on Wednesday. The ponzi scam was perpetrated through a web of platforms, including flagship site www.gainbitcoin.com, was allegedly masterminded by Amit Bhardwaj (now deceased) and his brother Ajay Bhardwaj, the officials said. Launched in 2015, the illicit operation was camouflaged under the facade of Variable Tech Pvt. Ltd, they said. The investors were lured by the offer of a 10 per cent monthly return in Bitcoin over 18 months. They were urged them to purchase the digital currency from external exchanges and deposit it with GainBitcoin through cloud mining contracts, the central agency said. The model followed a multi-level marketing (MLM) structure, commonly associated with pyramid-structured ponzi schemes where payouts are dependent on bringing in new investors, the spokesperson said. In its early days, investors received payouts in Bitcoin, fuelling the illusion of a lucrative venture. However, as the influx of new capital dwindled by 2017, the charade began to crumble. In an attempt to cover up the losses, GainBitcoin unilaterally switched payouts to their alleged in-house cryptocurrency called MCAP, which had significantly less value than Bitcoin, further misleading investors, the statement said. The scale and complexity of the scam resulted in the registration of multiple FIRs across India, from Jammu and Kashmir to Maharashtra and from Delhi to West Bengal. The Supreme Court had handed over the investigation into the case to the CBI due to the expansive nature of the operation and the international ramifications it entailed. The agency has launched a probe to unravel the full extent of the fraudulent activities, identify all implicated parties and trace the misappropriated funds, including those that may have crossed borders.
CBI conducts searches in Rs 6,600 cr crypto scam
New Delhi: The CBI on Tuesday conducted countrywide coordinated searches at 60 locations as part of its probe into Rs 6,600 crore GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam, officials said. The searches were spread across multiple cities including Delhi NCR, Pune, Chandigarh, Nanded, Kolhapur and Bengaluru, targeting premises allegedly linked to key accused individuals, a CBI spokesperson said []
Gain Bitcoin scam case: CBI raids 60 locations across India
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been conducting extensive raids at over 60 locations linked to key accused individuals, their associates and entities suspected of laundering the proceeds of crime across India as part of its investigation into the Gain Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam case, officials said on Tuesday. According to the officials the coordinated raids are being carried out in major cities, including Delhi NCR, Pune, Chandigarh, Nanded, Kolhapur, Bengaluru and other places, targeting the premises linked to key accused. Given the vast scale and complexity of the scam, the FIRs were registered in various states, including Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Chandigarh, Delhi, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra and were subsequently transferred to the CBI by the Supreme Court, the officials said. A senior CBI official said, The agency took over the cases and has been conducting an omnibus and comprehensive investigation to uncover the full extent of the fraud, identify all accused parties, and trace the misappropriated funds, including international transactions. During searches few crypto wallets, incriminating digital evidence and digital devices have been seized. The evidence present in emails/clouds has also been seized. The CBI remains committed to ensuring a thorough and impartial investigation and bringing the perpetrators of this massive cryptocurrency fraud to justice, the official said. Gain Bitcoin was an alleged Ponzi scheme launched in 2015 by Amit Bhardwaj (deceased), along with Ajay Bhardwaj and their network of agents. The scheme operated through multiple websites such aswww.gainbitcoin.cometc., under the facade of a company named Variabletech Pte. Ltd, a senior CBI official said. The fraudulent scheme lured investors by promising lucrative returns of 10 percent monthly in Bitcoin for 18 months, the officials said, adding that gullible investors were encouraged to purchase Bitcoin from exchanges and invest them with Gain Bitcoin through cloud mining contracts. The model followed a multi-level marketing (MLM) structure, commonly associated with pyramid-structured Ponzi schemes, where payouts were dependent on bringing in new investors, the officials said. Initially, investors received payouts in Bitcoin. But, as the influx of new investments dwindled by 2017, the scheme began to collapse. In an attempt to cover up the losses, Gain Bitcoin unilaterally switched payouts to their alleged in-house cryptocurrency called MCAP, which had significantly less value than Bitcoin, further misleading investors, the officer alleged.
Cryptocurrency fraud: CBI conducts searches at 60 locations in several states
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday conducted searches at over 60 locations across the country as part of its investigation into the Gain Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam, officials said. The coordinated search operations were carried out in major cities, including Delhi-NCR, Pune, Chandigarh, Nanded, Kolhapur, Bengaluru, and others, targeting premises linked to [] The post Cryptocurrency fraud: CBI conducts searches at 60 locations in several states appeared first on Northlines .
Bus service between Maharashtra-Karnataka suspended in light of assault on State Transport employee
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders and political workers stopped Karnataka buses in Kolhapur and put saffron flags on them
Assault on NWKRTC bus conductor leads to POCSO case; protests in Belagavi, Kolhapur
The Police have arrested four persons including a minor in connection with the assault on conductor; counter case filed against bus conductor
DRI busts seven FICN printing modules in Maharashtra, Bihar, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh
NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Friday said it has busted and dismantled seven modules involved in printing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and arrested nine people following a massive crackdown across the four states of Maharashtra, Haryana, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh. Officials said the action was part of the agencys ongoing drive against modules involved in importing security paper and printing FICNs. DRI officials conducted simultaneous searches at 11 locations across the four states on Thursday, they added. At Vikhroli West in Mumbai, the sleuths identified and located an importer. After a thorough search in a densely populated area, they uncovered a sophisticated facility for printing and finishing FICNs. Fake currency notes in the denominations of Rs 50 and Rs 100, along with several tools, were seized, officials said. The seized items included laptops, printers, pen drives, security paper, A-4 size papers, and butter paper with Mahatma Gandhis watermark. Officials added that the DRI registered a complaint with the jurisdictional police and arrested one person. All equipment and tools were seized under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for further investigation. In Maharashtras Sangamner and Kolhapur districts, similar facilities with computers and printers used for printing FICNs were unearthed. Officials said two accused were arrested following raids at these locations, and the contraband was seized by the jurisdictional police under BNS for further investigation. Interrogation of the accused in the Kolhapur module led to the busting of another printing facility in Belgaum. Kolhapur police arrested three more persons in connection with the case. At three other locations, including West Godavari in Andhra Pradesh, Khagaria in Bihar, and Rohtak in Haryana, the importers of security paper were traced, officials said. Incriminating evidence was recovered. Restricted security paper and a printer were seized in West Godavari, while laptops, printers, and restricted security paper were recovered in Khagaria. The jurisdictional police arrested three accused, and the case has been handed over for further investigation under BNS, officials said. On February 8, the DRI arrested two persons in Uttar Pradeshs Ghazipur district and Bengaluru, Karnataka, for allegedly importing high-quality paper embedded with a security thread inscribed with RBI and Bharat. Following this, on February 9, the DRI busted two more facilities in Thane, Maharashtra, and Bhiwani, Haryana, where FICNs were being printed using imported security paper. Three persons were arrested by the jurisdictional police, officials said.
Belagavi farmer dies of suspected GBS in Kolhapur hospital
State Health officials have said that it is not a confirmed case of GBS and cannot be attributed to the current outbreak in Pune
First GBS death in Andhra, 2 Maha casualties take all-India toll to 19
Three more deaths from Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) have been reported in India: two in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and one in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, bringing the nationwide toll to 19. Maharashtra's fatality count is now 15, while Andhra Pradesh reported its first death. Both deceased patients in Kolhapur had prior conditions of hypertension and diabetes.
Maharashtra's GBS tally rises to 207; woman's death in Kolhapur suspected to be from ailment
PUNE: The tally of suspected and confirmed Gullain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases in Maharashtra has reached 207 after two cases were detected, a health official said. With the addition of the two new cases on Friday, the tally of confirmed cases stands at 180, of which 20 are on ventilator support, the official said. Meanwhile, though the official death toll remained unchanged at eight as per the state health department, a suspected fatality from the ailment was reported from Kolhapur. A district health official said a 60-year-old woman from Changid tehsil there died on February 13. She suffered paralysis of the lower limbs and was first admitted in a hospital in Changid and then taken to neighbouring Karnataka. She was brought back to a hospital in Kolhapur on February 11, where she died two days later, the official said. GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness and loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, and problems swallowing or breathing.
Two more GBS deaths take Maha toll to 11, India count 14
Two more people succumbed to Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra, raising the state's toll to 11 and the national count to 14. Nagpur and Kolhapur reported their first fatalities from the neurological infection. Maharashtra's health minister stated the cases have been contained to below 200 since the outbreak in January.
GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, as well as problems swallowing or breathing.
RTI Requests Pile Up In Maharashtra, 7 Municipal Corporations Yet To Clear A Single Application
According to the report, Ahmednagar, Chandrapur, Dhule, Kolhapur, Nanded, Solapur, and Akola municipal corporations have not resolved any of the RTI applications filed with them
Over 250 People Fall Ill After Having 'Kheer' At Maharashtra Village Fair
A fair was held in western Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, where 'kheer', a sweet preparation made from milk, was served as 'prasad', an official said.
Mumbai Diary: Kolhapur best place for retirement, says Sharad Pawar
Kolhapur best place for retirement: Sharad Pawar After hinting at his retirement from politics and encouraging the younger generation within the party, Sharad Pawar, the founder of the NCP and former union minister, recently reiterated his desire to step down. At a recent event in Kolhapur, the 84-year-old Pawar said Kolhapur would be the ideal place for him to retire, given his emotional connect to it. He stated that he would prefer the calm and serene environment of Kolhapur over the hustle and bustle of city life in Mumbai and Pune. He said that his mother hailed from Kolhapur, a city known for its pioneering efforts in social reform and the secular ideology promoted by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj. Congress to swap, not replace its state president The Congress party has decided against immediately replacing state president Nana Patole, for which it had zeroed down on a few probable names. Instead, the party may consider swapping Patole with another state party president as part of a mass reshuffle across the country. There are discussions within the party about the need for a significant overhaul to infuse fresh talent and provide opportunities for young leaders. This move aims to rejuvenate the discouraged and weakened party cadre and leadership in the state. No free hand in choosing their staff in Mantralaya A strange directive from higher-ups has placed some ministers in a difficult position in the Mantralaya. In a clear divide among the bureaucracy, officers aligned with the current government stand a better chance of appointment than those who previously worked with the Congress, Shiv Sena, and NCP governments. The ministers have to select from a list of officers provided to them. They are required to choose their office staff, such as personal assistants and officials on special duty, exclusively from this list. When some ministers expressed a desire for efficient officers with no political affiliations, their requests were denied with the explanation that all must select only from the list. Sudhir Suryawanshi Our correspondent in Maharashtra suryawanshi.sudhir@gmail.com
Long incarceration: Six get bail in CPI leader Pansare murder case
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to six accused in the case of murder of CPI leader and rationalist Govind Pansare in 2015, on the ground of long incarceration. A single bench of Justice AS Kilor allowed the bail pleas of the six accused -- Sachin Andure, Ganesh Miskin, Amit Degvekar, Amit Baddi, Bharat Kurane and Vasudev Suryavanshi. They were arrested between 2018 and 2019, and have been in jail since then. I am allowing the bail pleas of the six accused on account of long incarceration, Justice Kilor said. He concluded the hearing on the bail pleas on December 12, 2024. Justice Kilor said he would hear separately the bail plea filed by another accused Virendrasinh Tawade. Advocate Siddh Vidya, who represented the accused, said, The court granted bail to all my clients on the ground of long incarceration. The court has also noted the fact that as on date at least 250 witnesses are yet to be examined, which would mean that the trial would not be concluded in near future. Pansare (82) and his wife Uma were returning home from their morning walk in Kolhapur when two motorbike-borne men fired multiple rounds at them before fleeing on February 16, 2015. While his wife survived the attack, the CPI leader died at a Mumbai hospital four days later. Initially, the case was handled by Rajarampuri police station in Kolhapur. The investigation was later transferred to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under supervision of the ADG (CID), Maharashtra. Dissatisfied with the lack of progress in tracing the shooters, Pansares family had sought the cases transfer to the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). On August 3, 2022, the High Court transferred the probe to the ATS, observing there was no headway or breakthrough in the case. Of the 12 accused identified, 10 have been arrested, and four supplementary chargesheets filed. The trial against these 10 accused is on. Two shooters in the case are still absconding. The accused are linked to a radical right-wing outfit called Sanatan Sanstha and its affiliates, according to the ATS.
Raja Singh targets Saif Ali Khan, Akbaruddin Owaisi, makes controversial comments
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Goshamahal MLA Raja Singh targeted All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi and Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan during a public meeting in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. While addressing the meeting, he also demanded a population control law in India. Raja Singh calls Saif Ali Khan a love jihadi Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Shaktipeeth Expressway: 802-KM Link to Boost Nagpur-Goa Link - All You Need To Know
The Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway, an 802-kilometer-long six-lane corridor, is all set to transform travel between Nagpur and Goa. Developed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), this project will cut down travel time from the current 18-20 hours to just 8-10 hours, revolutionizing connectivity across the state. The expressway will pass through 12 districts, linking key pilgrimage centers while driving tourism, economic growth, and infrastructure development. Route and Districts Covered The expressway begins at Pavnar in Wardha district and ends at Patradevi on the Maharashtra-Goa border, passing through 12 districts, including Yavatmal, Hingoli, Nanded, Parbhani, and Sindhudurg. By offering a faster, more convenient route, the expressway is expected to enhance regional tourism and economic activities. Connecting Pilgrimage Sites and Growth A standout feature of this expressway is its ability to connect significant spiritual destinations. Stretching from Wardha to Sindhudurg, it will provide easier access to famous pilgrimage spots, such as Tuljapur near Solapur, Mahalaxmi in Kolhapur, and Patra Devi, promoting spiritual tourism while fostering economic development. This linkage between cultural heritage and progress will not only benefit devotees but also boost regional industries. Villages Along the Route The expressway will pass through several villages, including Sangavade, Sangavadewadi, Halasavade, Nerli, Vikaswadi, Kaneriwadi, Kaneri, Kogil Budruk, and Khebwade. By integrating rural areas into the expressway's network, the project is expected to open up new economic opportunities for these regions and improve the standard of living for local communities. Cost and Scale of the Project The total cost of the Shaktipeeth Expressway is estimated to be Rs.86,000 crore. Once completed, this highway will become one of Indias longest, surpassing the 701-kilometer Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway. Beyond its sheer size, the project symbolizes the connection between Maharashtra's cultural heritage and its vision for economic advancement. Challenges and Progress Despite facing challenges, the project is moving forward steadily. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has prioritized land acquisition to ensure the project's timely progress. Modeled after the Samruddhi Expressway, this initiative highlights the state governments commitment to reducing travel times and improving infrastructure. The Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway is more than just a road. It represents a new chapter of connectivity, offering a bridge between tradition and modernity, and unlocking new opportunities for millions of people across Maharashtra. A Vision for Maharashtra's Prosperity The Mahayuti government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has introduced an expressway that stands as more than just a transportation route, represents progress and unity. By linking important Shaktipeeths and cutting down travel time, this initiative is expected to boost spiritual tourism and drive economic development. Moreover, the project reflects the government's dedication to balancing infrastructure advancements with environmental and social accountability. The Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway symbolizes a brighter and more connected future for Maharashtra. Prioritizing improved accessibility while protecting the environment, this venture is poised to become a milestone in India's journey toward modern infrastructure development.
Maharashtra to set up innovation city
Mumbai :Maharashtra will set up an Innovation City similar to the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) to nurture the startup ecosystem in the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday. Just as Gujarats GIFT City has been developed, we aim to build the Innovation City in Maharashtra. The new Innovation City will serve as a dedicated hub for technology and innovation, providing a fertile environment for start-ups, particularly those in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), Fadnavis said while speaking at the National Startup Day programme organised by the State Innovation Society under the Department of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The Maharashtra CM highlighted Maharashtras achievements saying the state is home to over 25,000 start-ups and continues to lead in both investment and valuation within the countrys start-up ecosystem. He added that the state is planning to finalise a new startup policy in the next two months, which would be opened to the public for consultation and comments. The state government has circulated a draft start-up policy seeking suggestions from the entrepreneurs. We are implementing a campaign in which women will be in all positions in startups. Maharashtra is the first state in the country to have the highest number of women directors, the CM said. Citing a report of the Union government, he stated that Maharashtras cities Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have been instrumental in sustaining the states dominant position. Mumbai and Pune have a conducive environment for starting industries. Mumbai is at the forefront of funding, while Pune is a hub of technology and innovation. Our Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are contributing greatly to the development of Maharashtra. Cities like Nashik, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Kolhapur are encouraging startups and creating an ecosystem, said Fadnavis. The CM also announced a series of initiatives to support start-ups across Maharashtra, including a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), to establish a Rs 100 crore fund. This fund, unlike before when it was used solely in Mumbai, will now see Rs 30 crore allocated to each revenue division, ensuring every divisional centre also benefits, Fadnavis said.
Shivangi Kolhapure is a member of a well-known Marathi family. Her sister is singer and actor Padmini Kolhapure and the late legendary singer, Lata Mangeshkar, was also one of her relatives.
Young Man Killed By Underage 'Reels' Goons With Razor And Knife In Kolhapur
The police cracked the case within three hours, arresting seven individuals, including two minors. Investigations revealed the murder was driven by an old enmity
PIL challenging withdrawal of Thackeray governments MLC recommendations dismissed
Mumbai: In a major setback to the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena, the Bombay high court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the former Maharashtra Governor B.S. Koshyaris September 2022 decision to withdraw 12 MLC nominations recommended by the then chief minister Thackeray-led MVA govt.The PIL filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) member and former Kolhapur corporator Sunil Modi. A Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Atul Borkar held that the petition was misconceived and liable to be dismissed. Sunil Modi had filed the PIL in July 2023 after Mr. Koshyari accepted the then Eknath Shinde-led governments decision to withdraw the 12 MLC nominations, which were recommended by the Thackeray government in November 2020. On October 7, the high court had reserved its judgment in the matter. Before concluding the hearing and reserving its judgment, the high court had questioned whether the petition had lost its efficacy in light of the petitioners submission that the governor was bound to accept the advice of the council of ministers. Now that the recommendations have been withdrawn, isnt the governor bound by the said decision? the bench had remarked. Interestingly, Mr. Modi has also challenged the current Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnans approval to the new list of seven MLCs recommended by former chief minister Eknath Shinde just before the announcement of the Maharashtra Assembly elections. In the petition, he has argued that the Governor could not have approved these names while the courts judgment was pending on the withdrawal of the earlier list.
Against niece's marriage, man poisons wedding feast
A man allegedly gate-crashed his niece's wedding reception in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district and mixed poison in the food prepared for guests as he was against her marriage, police said on Wednesday.
Maharashtra Man Gatecrashes Niece's Wedding Party, Mixes Poison In Food
A man allegedly gate-crashed his niece's wedding reception in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district and mixed poison in the food prepared for guests as he was against her marriage, police said on Wednesday.
Maharashtra Man Declared 'Dead', Speed Breaker Shakes Him Back To Life
A resident of Kasaba-Bawada in western Maharashtras Kolhapur district, suffered a heart attack and was rushed to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Kolhapur man walks home fortnight after doctors declare him dead
A 65-year-old man, Pandurang Ulpe, experienced a miraculous survival after a speed breaker became a life-saver. On December 16, Ulpe, a resident of Kasaba-Bawada in western Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, suffered a heart attack and was rushed to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead. An ambulance began transporting his ody from the hospital to his home, where relatives and neighbors had gathered for his last rites. However, when the ambulance crossed a speed breaker, his family noticed a movement in his fingers. His wife recalled, When we were bringing his 'body' home from the hospital, the ambulance passed over a speed breaker, and we noticed that there was a movement in his fingers. Ulpe was then rushed back to another hospital, where he remained for two weeks and underwent an angioplasty. A fortnight later, he walked out of the hospital on Monday, defying death and returning home instead of proceeding to the crematorium. Ulpe, a warkari (devotee of Lord Vitthal), recalled, I had come home from a walk and was sitting after sipping tea. I felt dizzy and breathless. I went to the bathroom and vomited. I don't remember what happened afterwards, including who took me to the hospital. The hospital that declared him dead has not yet commented on the incident.
Man standing on local train footboard dies after his head hits track pole
MUMBAI: A 24-year-old man standing on the footboard of a moving local train died on Wednesday night after his head hit a pole along the railway track near Wadala station in Mumbai, police said. The deceased, Mohan Gholap, was returning to his home in Chembur. He boarded the train at Cotton Green station on the Harbour line. Gholap, accompanied by his friend, was standing on the footboard of the train when his head hit a pole along the tracks after crossing the Wadala bridge, following which he fell on the side of tracks, a Government Railway Police official said. Passengers and his friend immediately pulled the emergency chain. GRP personnel who arrived at the spot found Gholap had sustained severe head injuries. He was declared dead on the spot. Gholap, employed at Indigo Press in Cotton Green, recently returned from Kolhapur after attending his brother's wedding, the official added.
Maharashtra to review good governance data after flaws exposed
Mumbai: A day after The Asian Age reported the flaws in Maharashtra District Good Governance Index (DGGI) 2024 report, the Maharashtra government on Saturday swung into action to rectify the report. The state government has also suspended its website, namely https://dggi.maharashtra.gov.in, where the report was published. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), an arm of the planning department of the state government, has called a meeting of the officials to remove errors from the data. A senior official of the state government said that they are verifying the data, which led to the suspension of the website. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday released the DGGI report, which is riddled with inaccurate data. The report is based on 161 benchmarks across 10 development sectors, namely Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Public Health, Public Infrastructure and Utilities, Economic Governance, Commerce and Industry, Social Development, Judiciary and Public Safety, Human Resource Development, Citizen Centric Governance and Environment. As per the data in the report, the total cultivated area under crop insurance in Kolhapur district in Rabi season was 4,30,067.06 hectares, which is 22 times more than the total cultivated area in Kolhapur district. Flaws can be observed in the data as each sector in the report contains a 2020-21 and 2021-22 financial year's data, which can't reflect the actual position of 2023-24. According to the sources, the actual crop insurance was taken for five percent of the total cultivated/sowing area in Kolhapur district. The senior official said that the website has been suspended on the instructions of the state government officials. Were under maintenance! Our website is currently undergoing maintenance. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. Please check back later, reads the website, if it is accessed. An official from the DES said, We have called a meeting on holiday to conduct a verification of the data on the instruction of the state government. Officials said that the DES has sought reports from various departments to conduct a verification of the data, which were earlier provided by respective departments. It will be matched with existing data and make corrections wherever is needed, the officials said. The senior official said that there is always a scope of improvement in the existing system. The report will help to bring more transparency in the governance. We will soon publish a revised report after making a correction in it, he said. An official from the National Informatics Centre (NIC) said that the report is likely to be updated by next week.
Fadnavis releases Good governance report riddled with inaccurate data
Mumbai: The Maharashtra District Good Governance Index (DGGI) 2024 report, which was released by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis with much fanfare on Thursday, is riddled with inaccurate data. As per the data, the total cultivated area under crop insurance in Rabi season is 4,30,067.06 hectares, which is 22 times more than the total cultivated area in the district. Similarly, in at least 10 other districts, the area under insurance is more than the cultivated area. While releasing the report, Mr. Fadnavis said that it also reflects the scope of governance according to various sectoral benchmarks. However, a senior government officer said that the data given in the report, like the section about crop insurance and district revenue, does not give the real picture. For example, the total cultivated area in the Rabi Season in Kolhapur district is only 18,813.0 hectares. It means that the crop Insurance cover was taken for the 2286 per cent of the total cultivated area. Other districts such as Jalana, Beed, Parbhani, Dharashiv, Washim, Akola, Yavatmal and Nanded also have area under the insurance cover more than 100 per cent of the total cultivated area. Moreover, the report has used the data of revenue income from the fiscal year 2021-22, instead of last year. Interestingly, the Raigad district has surpassed Mumbai city and suburbs in revenue growth, the report says. The DGGI is based on 161 benchmarks across 10 development sectors, namely Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Public Health, Public Infrastructure and Utilities, Economic Governance, Commerce and Industry, Social Development,Judiciary and Public Safety, Human Resource Development, Citizen Centric Governance and Environment. Flaws can be observed in the data as each sector in the DGGI report contains a 2020-21 and 2021-22 financial year's data, which can't reflect the actual position of 2023-24, the officer said. Even the figures revenue growth of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) did not match with the revenue growth shown in the year 2020-21 and 2021-22 of the DGGI 2024 report. As per the report, Mumbai citys revenue was shown Rs 25,956 crore for the year 2021-22, Mumbai suburbs revenue was also shown the exact same. But the actual revenue of the BMC, which is the municipal body for both Mumbai city and suburbs, reported Rs 39,764.82 crore in the year 2021-22, an official said. A senior official from the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES) told this newspaper that they have also raised a query with the Commissionerate of Agriculture, Pune how the area covered by the Crop Insurance is for more than the cultivated area. However, they have not received any response even after two weeks. Interestingly, the DES decided to publish the report with erroneous data. We have just uploaded the data as shared by the Commissionerate of Agriculture. Once we get the clarification from them, we will make a correction in it, the senior official said.
Shinde makes courtesy call on PM
MUMBAI: After denial of the home ministry and due space in cabinet expansions, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde arrived in Delhi on Thursday and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. Sources close to Shinde said that rather than giving due respect and share in power, his party, which has 61 MLAs, has been squeezed. Sources in the know said requesting anonymity: First, BJP denied Eknath Shinde the top post. Later, it refused to concede the home ministry, and now, Shiv Sena is struggling to get the guardian ministry of Thane, Sambhaji Nagar, Nasik, and Kolhapur districts. Therefore, Eknath Shindes meeting with top leaders of the BJP is very important and crucial. He has an excellent rapport developed in his previous 2.5 years in government. He may have aired and shared the current political situations with the BJP leaders for solutions. They said the BJP was the single largest party with 132 seats in the state, but the alliance partners were equally responsible for the stability of the government. We got the massive mandate that has to be respected; otherwise, it will go to waste. However, Shinde termed the meetings courtesy calls after the NDA alliance registered a landslide victory in the Maharashtra state assembly polls. He issued a sanitised statement to the media: When I was chief minister of Maharashtra in the last 2.5 years, we showed how public-related work should be done. The way the people of Maharashtra voted us back into power shows they reposed faith in us. The central government is with us. The new innings under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has started. Maharashtra has huge potential and capacity to develop. In a bid to obliquely explain the situation in the state, the sources referred to the Beed Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case and said the accused and mastermind, Walmik Karad, was yet to be arrested. There is anger among the Maratha community for this reason. If justice is not meted out to the deceased Santosh Deshmukh and his family, then it will send the wrong message. Besides, welfare schemes like Ladli Bahin should continue, and promises of increasing the amount from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 per month should be honoured, they said, adding: It will send a positive message to those women who massively voted for Mahayuti.
MahaYuti in Maha slugfest over guardian ministry
MUMBAI: After cabinet expansions and portfolio allocations, a slugfest is on among MahaYuti alliance partners over getting the guardian ministry of districts in Maharashtra. A guardian minister is the de facto head of a district. The person also decides allocations of development funds in district planning committees. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde wants the guardian ministry of Thane. The other DCM, Ajit Pawar, eyes Pune. But the BJP wants to retain both districts. In Maharashtra, the guardian ministries of metro cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Nagpur, Kolhapur, are sought after. The Beed district, which came into limelight after the murder of Massajog village Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, is also in demand. NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, hailing from there, wants it. So does BJP minister Pankaja Munde. BJP MLAs from Beed have since asked Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to accept the guardian ministry so that no Munde gets it. Aware of the jostling, Fadnavis on Tuesday hinted no one should take for granted that ministers will get guardian ministries of their choice. Sources said Fadnavis wants to see no one will dominate any district. In Thane, DCM Eknath Shinde is eager to get guardian ministry, but BJP is also pushing for its minister Ganesh Naik so that the party will control Thane and cut to size Shindes dominance. The ministry can be used to expand the party base for electoral reasons. Beed district in demand The Beed district, which came into limelight after the murder of Massajog village Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, is also in demand. NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, hailing from there, wants the district and so does BJP minister Pankaja Munde.
Sonali Bendre, Anil Kapoor, David Dhawan & More At Jeetendra-Shobha Kapoors 50th Anniversary
Jeetendra and his wife Shobha Kapoor celebrated their golden 50th wedding anniversary in grand style last evening! Bollywoods finest, including Sonali Bendre, Anil Kapoor, Padmini Kolhapure, David Dhawan, and more, joined the celebration. Watch the video for more! bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/c/SHOWSHAIndiaFollow Showsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showsha_/Follow Showsha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/showshaFollow Showsha on X: https://x.com/news18showshaFollow Showsha on Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/6YeotZeyMore entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:https://www.news18.com/entertainment
Raj Kapoors Heroine Padmini Kolhapure Shares A Special Memory From 'Yeh Galiyan Yeh Chaubara' Shoot
Cine & TV artists Association(CINTAA) is gearing up to commemorate the centenary of the legendary Shri Raj Kapoor with an enchanting musical evening on December 18. Ahead of the grand event, his heroines, Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon came together to talk about the special event and his contributions to Indian cinema. Watch the video for more. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/c/SHOWSHAIndiaFollow Showsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showsha_/Follow Showsha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/showshaFollow Showsha on X: https://x.com/news18showshaFollow Showsha on Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/6YeotZeyMore entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:https://www.news18.com/entertainment
CBI arrests Indian bank panel advocate in Kolhapur for accepting Rs 1.70 lakh bribe
The central agency stated that the arrest was made on Tuesday. The advocate had initially sought a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh, which was later negotiated down to Rs 1.80 lakh, in exchange for deferring the possession of a mortgaged property under the SARFAESI Act. The accused was caught red-handed during a trap laid by the CBI at his office.
Tejashwi Yadav, Sharad Pawar Back Mamata for I.N.D.I.A. Head
KOLKATA: Days after Trinamul supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was ready to head the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, to prominent leaders of the Opposition grouping appeared to say that they had no objections to the proposal. Senior RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said he has no objection to any senior leader of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, including Mamata Banerjee, leading the coalition, but stressed that the decision must be reached through consensus. I.N.D.I.A. hasn't thought on this matter and there has to be a discussion involving all stakeholders, he said in Kolkata. We have no issue with Mamata Banerjee leading the bloc, but keeping in mind there are so many senior politicians in the the anti-BJP coalition, there's a need to sit together and take a collective decision on choosing a leader, he said. In Mumbai, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar supported Mamata Banerjee's statement, telling reporters in Kolhapur on Saturday that the Trinamul chief was a capable leader and has the right to show her intent to head the opposition alliance. The MPs she has sent to Parliament are hardworking and aware. Meanwhile, the Trinamul Congress raised the pitch with party MP Kirti Azad saying Mamata Banerjee was the most suitable for the job as she was the only leader who had repeatedly defeated the BJP. In an interview to a news channel on Friday, Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc and indicated her readiness to take charge of the alliance if given an opportunity. She said she could manage the dual responsibility of running the opposition front while continuing her role as Chief Minister of West Bengal. Her statement comes at a time when voices of discontent have emerged within the opposition INDIA bloc following the recent electoral setbacks for the Congress, including in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir and Maharashtra. Senior leaders, including the seniormost Sharad Pawar ji, have also said Mamata Banerjee should be made the leader of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, Azad said. There is a need for change. Mamata Banerjee is the only leader who has repeatedly defeated the BJP and Modi ji, and in the recent byelections in West Bengal, BJP was thrown out of Bengal. She has a lot of experience, she herself said she has created the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, and she has said that she is ready to lead the bloc if she gets an opportunity. She has been an MP, Union minister, and since 2011 the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Azad said. It is time to make Mamata Banerjee leader of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc. With her experience she is the most suitable for this job, he added.
Mamata is a capable leader, says Pawar on her willingness to head INDIA bloc
MUMBAI, Dec 8: Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has supported West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees statement expressing her willingness to take charge of the INDIA bloc. Talking to reporters in Kolhapur on Saturday, Pawar said the Trinamool Congress chief is a capable leader and has the right to show her intent to head the opposition alliance. Earlier this week, Banerjee said she could manage the dual responsibility of running the opposition front while continuing her role as [] The post Mamata is a capable leader, says Pawar on her willingness to head INDIA bloc appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mamata Banerjee is a capable leader, says Sharad Pawar on her willingness to head INDIA bloc
MUMBAI: Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has supported West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement expressing her willingness to take charge of the INDIA bloc. Talking to reporters in Kolhapur on Saturday, Pawar said the Trinamool Congress chief is a capable leader and has the right to show her intent to head the opposition alliance. Earlier this week, Banerjee said she could manage the dual responsibility of running the opposition front while continuing her role as the chief minister of West Bengal. Her statement comes at a time when broader tensions have emerged within the INDIA bloc due to dissatisfaction from various regional parties and the recent electoral setbacks for the Congress in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir and Maharashtra. Asked about Banerjee's remark, Pawar said, She is a capable leader in the country and has the right to say it. The MPs she has sent to the Parliament are hardworking and aware. Want Mamata Banerjee to be major partner of INDIA bloc, will soon talk to her: Sanjay Raut
MVA need not fret over poll defeat; people not enthused by Mahayuti victory: Sharad Pawar
KOLHAPUR: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said the Opposition should not lose heart over its rout but go back to the people who do not seem to be enthused by the massive victory of the BJP-led Mahayuti in the Maharashtra elections. The Opposition's priority would be to ensure that all the election promises made by the ruling alliance, including increasing the financial assistance to women under the Ladki Bahin scheme from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100, are implemented at the earliest, he said. Pawar said a comparison between votes polled and seats won by political parties in the Maharashtra assembly polls was surprising. It is true that we have been defeated. We should not fret over it but go back to the people, as no enthusiasm is visible among the people about the election results. There is a lot of resentment, the senior politician said at a press conference here. After Maharashtra poll debacle, defeated MVA candidates to seek verification of EVM-VVPAT units The ruling BJP-NCP-Shiv Sena alliance won 230 out of 288 seats in the November 20 elections. The Opposition's strength in the assembly is low, but many young Opposition MLAs will show their mettle after a couple of sessions, Pawar said. To a question on Samajwadi Party's state chief Abu Asim Azmi announcing that his party was pulling out of the Opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance after the Shiv Sena (UBT) hailed, in a newspaper advertisement, those who demolished the Babri Masjid, Pawar sought to play down the development. The central leadership of the Akhilesh Yadav-led party was of the firm view that the Opposition's unity is necessary, he said. Opposition parties can not demand that a Leader of Opposition must be appointed as they do not have the required numbers, Pawar said. None of the Opposition parties, including Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (SP), Congress or Sena (UBT) individually, have the minimum 29 MLAs en per cent of the assembly's strength to be eligible for the post. Pawar, however, noted that in the 1980s, when his own party was reduced to just six MLAs following defections, he still became the Leader of the Opposition for a year, followed by Mrinal Gore and Nihal Ahmed as the Opposition decided to rotate the post. To a question about the row over a wad of Rs 500 notes being found in the Rajya Sabha, Pawar, himself a member of the Upper House, said there should be a probe as to how the bundle made its way to the seat of an MP (Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi) who is an established and renowned lawyer. Pawar said the comparison between votes polled and seats won by political parties in Maharashtra assembly polls was surprising. Congress polled 80 lakh votes and won 15 seats while Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena bagged 79 lakh votes and emerged victorious on 57 seats, he said. Ajit Pawar's NCP polled 58 lakh votes and won 41 seats, whereas the NCP (SP) secured 72 lakh votes and won only ten seats, he said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that as a senior leader, Pawar shouldn't mislead the country. You will come out of this if you accept defeat. I expect you to give your colleagues advice on introspection, he stated on X. , @PawarSpeaks , . ? 2024 , 1,49,13,914 9, 96,41,856 13. 73,77,674 7 Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) December 7, 2024 Fadnavis said BJP polled 1,49,13,914 votes and bagged nine seats in Maharashtra in the Lok Sabha elections, whereas Congress polled 96,41,856 votes and bagged 13 seats. Shiv Sena (UBT) got 73,77,674 votes and won 7 seats, while NCP (SP) polled 58,51,166 votes and won 8 constituencies, he said. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress polled 87,92,237 votes and won only one seat while the undivided NCP secured 83,87,363 votes but won 4 seats, he added. Maharashtra polls: What went wrong for the MVA?
No enthusiasm seen among people after Mahayutis massive victory: Sharad Pawar
Kolhapur, Dec 7 (PTI) NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed that no enthusiasm or overt joy was visible among the people of Maharashtra after the BJP-led Mahayuti coalitions landslide victory in the November 20 assembly elections. Speaking at a press conference at Kolhapur in western Maharashtra, Pawar said the Opposition need not worry, but it should go back to the people after the setback. The Oppositions Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance will work to ensure that the government kept all its pre-poll promises including increasing the financial assistance for women under the Ladki Bahin scheme to Rs 2,100 from
No enthusiasm seen among people after Mahayuti's massive victory: Sharad Pawar
The NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was speaking at a press conference at Kolhapur in western Maharashtra.
Inconsistencies in postal ballots and EVM results in Maharashtra: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA
Mumbai : Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Varun Sardesai on Monday claimed the trends in postal ballots and EVM results of the Maharashtra assembly polls appear inconsistent, raising doubts about the integrity of the EVM system. Sardesai, who defeated NCP's Zeeshan Siddique to win the Vandre East assembly seat in the debut contest, also claimed a suspicious spike in voter turnout during the final two hours of polling and demanded a reply from the Election Commission. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Sardesai claimed statistical anomalies were observed in the Election Commission's official data, and called for greater transparency and accountability. While I am not making direct allegations, the data raises several doubts that must be addressed, he said. He said that postal ballots, which largely represent soldiers, senior citizens, essential service workers, and government employees, generally align with the overall voter sentiment in their constituencies. Trends in postal ballots were consistent with EVM results in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections (when MVA won 30 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra). However, in the assembly elections, a striking divergence was observed, Sardesai said. For example, the Maha Vikas Aghadi was leading in 31 constituencies through postal ballots, while the BJP-led Mahayuti was ahead in 16 constituencies. Yet, the final EVM results showed the MVA securing only 46 seats, while the Mahayuti tally surged to 230 seats (in assembly polls), he said. Sardesai further claimed that Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray received 874 postal votes and 62,450 EVM votes in the Worli constituency in Mumbai, while his opponent Milind Deora got 522 postal votes and 54,001 EVM votes. According to Sardesai, this pattern extended beyond the Shiv Sena (UBT). Congress leader Nana Patole was ahead by 54 per cent in postal ballots but saw a sharp 12.7 per cent drop in EVM counts, he said. Similarly, NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil, who had 70 per cent of postal votes, experienced an 18 per cent decline in EVM results, Sardesai said, adding that this trend was never observed in previous elections. He also mentioned Kolhapur South, Tivsa, and Ghatkopar East constituencies where MVA candidates leading in postal ballots saw significant drops in EVM counts. How is it possible that in almost every case, MVA candidates experienced a 5 to 15 per cent decline in votes from postal to EVM results, while Mahayuti candidates saw an equivalent rise? This raises serious doubts about the integrity of the EVM system, he said. Sardesai appealed to the Election Commission to address these issues, stating that its primary responsibility is to ensure free and fair elections. Why were the trends seen in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections so dramatically different in the Assembly elections? Any doubts in the electoral process must be resolved to maintain public confidence, he added.
