Male tiger travels 500 kilometres from Tipeshwar sanctuary to Solapur district

A male tiger, born in Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, has made an incredible journey of 500 kilometres to reach the Solapur district, where its presence has raised concerns over cattle attacks. The Maharashtra Forest Department is monitoring the situation closely.

Demand to cancel the Upper Tehsil office in Mohol Talukas Mohod Village

NCP MLA Raju Khare protested the new Upper Tehsil Office in Anagar, Mohol Taluka, Solapur district, alleging influence by NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leaders. Forty villages oppose the office and a previous Sub-Registrar Office in Anagar, even observing a bandh. Khare requested Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to cancel the office but staged a protest due to inaction.

Navy to launch `Sampark 4.0` to provide healthcare services for ex-servicemen

A team comprising an officer and five sailors will embark on a 10-day journey across various regions of Maharashtra, and hold interactive and immersive sessions at each ECHS Polyclinics located in Thane, Nasik (Deolali), Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and Pune under the initiative

Four arrested in abduction, murder of BJP leader`s uncle near Pune

The victim`s body was discovered on Monday evening along the Pune-Solapur Highway, approximately 40 kilometers from the kidnapping site. The police reported that the body showed multiple signs of injury

`India`s democracy in danger like Pak, Bangladesh and Lanka`

Speaking with the media in Nagpur, the Congress leader questioned the Maharashtra Assembly poll results and said a `mass movement` is shaping up at Solapur district`s Markadwadi village, where residents had raised doubts about EVMs and wanted to conduct a repoll using ballot papers

Maharashtra village passes resolution to use ballot papers in future polls

Pune: Kolewadi gram sabha in Maharashtra's Satara district has resolved to conduct future elections on ballot papers, becoming the second village in the state to pass a resolution against EVMs. The village comes under the Karad (South) assembly constituency, earlier represented by senior Congress leader and former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan. He lost the electoral contest in November against BJP candidate Atul Bhosale by 39,355 votes. The resolution was passed after residents of Kolewadi expressed doubts over the votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines. This resolution was passed days after a section of villagers from Markadwadi in Solapur's Malshiras constituency tried to conduct mock e-polling using ballot papers expressing doubt on the credibility of EVMs. Their bid was thwarted by the administration and police, leading to the registration of cases. The resolution was passed on December 2 in the gram sabha meeting respecting the sentiments of villagers who demanded that upcoming elections be held on ballot papers and not on EVMs, Shankarrao Patil, husband of the village sarpanch Ratnamala Patil, said on Tuesday. Patil said villagers were surprised as Prithviraj Chavan failed to get a desired lead of votes in Kolewadi during assembly elections. A Gram Sevak also confirmed the passing of the resolution. The Kolewadi gram sabha passed a resolution stating that future elections should be conducted through ballot papers without EVMs, a villager said. He said the Election Commission should revert to the ballot paper mechanism in view of a collective demand. We have resolved that the people of Kolewadi will vote only if the process is conducted using ballot papers. We won't vote if EVMs are used in future elections, he said. If the administration doesn't allow us to vote on ballot papers, we will boycott the polling process, he added. Satara district collector Jitendra Dudi said his office had not received a copy of the purported resolution from the gram panchayat. Since we have not received the copy, it would not be appropriate for me to comment. Once we receive the copy, we will take the required measures, he said. PTI SPK NSK 12101526 NNNN

Maharashtra Congress Chief Pushes for Ballot Paper Voting.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has urged the Supreme Court and the Election Commission to take note of the growing public demand for ballot paper voting in view of doubts about the mandate in assembly elections. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has upped the ante against electronic voting machines (EVMs) after the BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections. Patole on Sunday claimed the Mahayuti victory didn't reflect the mandate of the people. There is a widespread confusion among people about the new state government. A strong sentiment suggests that the government doesn't reflect the people's mandate, Patole told reporters. Several leaders from opposition parties, including NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, visited Markadwadi village in Solapur district to express solidarity with villagers who had tried to hold a mock epoll using ballot papers while questioning the EVM credibility. This public sentiment is not confined to Markadwadi but resonates across villages in Maharashtra. A demand for conducting voting through ballot papers is growing, with village sabhas passing resolutions to this effect, Patole claimed. He appealed to the Election Commission and the Supreme Court to take cognisance of this public sentiment. The Congress leader, who won the electoral contest by a wafer-thin margin, said the doubt among electors about their vote reaching the candidate of their choice should be resolved. Residents of Markadwadi had resolved to conduct a mock re-poll using ballot papers, but the government, with the help of the Election Commission and police, suppressed their efforts and filed cases against them, he alleged. Patole sought the Election Commission's clarification on he addition of 7.6 million votes. They have failed to provide a satisfactory explanation. Manipulating votes is akin to the daylight murder of democracy. If such dissatisfaction arises in a democracy, it must be addressed. The Opposition will fight for this demand in the legislature and on the streets, Patole added. The Supreme Court last month dismissed a plea seeking to revert to paper ballot voting in elections in the country, saying allegations of tampering with EVMs raked up only when people lose polls. What happens is, when you win the election, EVMs are not tampered with. When you lose the election, EVMs are tampered (with), remarked a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale. Apart from ballot paper voting, the plea sought several directions, including a directive to the Election Commission to disqualify candidates for a minimum of five years if found guilty of distributing money, liquor or other material inducement to the voters during polls.

Maharashtra Congress chief asks ECI, SC to consider 'public demand' for ballot paper voting

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has urged the Supreme Court and the Election Commission to take note of the growing public demand for ballot paper voting in view of doubts about the mandate in assembly elections. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has upped the ante against electronic voting machines (EVMs) after the BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections. Patole on Sunday claimed the Mahayuti victory didn't reflect the mandate of the people. There is a widespread confusion among people about the new state government. A strong sentiment suggests that the government doesn't reflect the people's mandate, Patole told reporters. Accept defeat: CM Fadnavis counters Sharad Pawars remark on vote-seat discrepancies Several leaders from opposition parties, including NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, visited Markadwadi village in Solapur district to express solidarity with villagers who had tried to hold a mock epoll using ballot papers while questioning the EVM credibility. This public sentiment is not confined to Markadwadi but resonates across villages in Maharashtra. A demand for conducting voting through ballot papers is growing, with village sabhas passing resolutions to this effect, Patole claimed. He appealed to the Election Commission and the Supreme Court to take cognisance of this public sentiment. NCP (SP) leader, 88 villagers booked for bid to conduct 're-election' with ballot papers in Maharashtra The Congress leader, who won the electoral contest by a wafer-thin margin, said the doubt among electors about their vote reaching the candidate of their choice should be resolved. Residents of Markadwadi had resolved to conduct a mock re-poll using ballot papers, but the government, with the help of the Election Commission and police, suppressed their efforts and filed cases against them, he alleged. Patole sought the Election Commission's clarification on he addition of 7.6 million votes. They have failed to provide a satisfactory explanation.Manipulating votes is akin to the daylight murder of democracy.If such dissatisfaction arises in a democracy, it must be addressed.The Opposition will fight for this demand in the legislature and on the streets, Patole added. 'Bring back ballot paper,' Mallikarjun Kharge says on Constitution Day, calls for campaign The Supreme Court last month dismissed a plea seeking to revert to paper ballot voting in elections in the country, saying allegations of tampering with EVMs raked up only when people lose polls. What happens is, when you win the election, EVMs are not tampered with. When you lose the election, EVMs are tampered (with), remarked a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale. Apart from ballot paper voting, the plea sought several directions, including a directive to the Election Commission to disqualify candidates for a minimum of five years if found guilty of distributing money, liquor or other material inducement to the voters during polls.

Solapur DC junks Pawar's charges

Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team Dazzles Hyderabad in Aerial Show

Hyderabad: The entire city looked skywards, mouths agape, as the Surya Kiran aerobatic team of the Indian Air Force blasted across the sky, leaving behind the colours of glory, for a thrilling half-an-hour on Sunday evening. The show was centred over the Hussainsagar, but the aircraft flew over most parts of the city as part of their aerobatic display Indian Air Force pilots flew the Hawk Mk 132 aircraft in breathtaking formations, leaving trails of colour, as part of the celebrations for Praja Palana Vijayotsavalu. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, his Cabinet colleagues, and bureaucrats and thousands of road-users as well as people on roof-tops were present to witness the aerial extravaganza. Most of the audience turned into photographers, capturing images of the aircraft performing various aerial stunts. The gentle winter sun, setting in the backdrop, the white edifice of the Secretariat, and the monolith Buddha statue formed a picturesque backdrop for the Surya Kiran team. Technicians connected the Surya Kiran team leader, Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi, to the public address system: Thank you, Hyderabad! Mee Premaku Shukriya, Gp Captain Dasarathi said. Nitya Santoshi from Kachiguda, who attended the event with her brother, said, I am at a loss for words to describe how magnificent it was. A thrilling experience! It truly felt like a celebration out of this world. Amit Singh of Srinagar Colony commented, The Chief Minister's initiative to organise such a show is highly commendable. In my opinion, it is the need of the hour, especially when the youth seem astray and confused. This show enlightens and inspires them to consider joining the defense forces. Shivakumar, a spectator who travelled from Solapur, said, I rushed to Hyderabad specifically to witness the airshow. I was as excited as a child! It was a joy to watch the breathtaking aerial acrobatics. The Surya Kiran team of the Indian Air Force comprises nine Hawk Mk 132 aircraft, flying in extremely close proximity sometimes merely five metres apart. The team consists of 12 pilots, led by Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi, a Su-30 MKI pilot. The deputy leader is Group Captain Sidhesh Kartik. The other pilots were Wing Commanders Rajesh Kajla, Arjun Patel, Kuldeep Hooda and Allen George and Squadron Leaders Jasdeep Singh, Himkhush Chandel, Ankit Vashisth, Vishnu, Diwakar Sharma and Gaurav Patel. GRAPHIC POINTS Surya Kiran formed in 1996, has performed over 700 displays. The only nine-aircraft aerobatic team in Asia. Surya Kiran also performed at international air shows in China, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, and the UAE. Surya Kiran files the Hawk Mk 132 advanced jet trainer. This aircraft is used to train new pilots on fighters.

Pass resolution for ballot paper polls: Pawar to Solapur village

Sharad Pawar supports villagers demanding ballot paper polling; dont mislead, says BJP

Solapur, Dec 8 (PTI) NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday backed villagers from Markadwadi in Maharashtras Solapur district who had questioned the credibility of EVMs and tried to conduct a mock repoll using ballot papers. Pawar visited the village, emerging as an epicentre of protests against Electronic Voting Machines after last months assembly elections, which saw BJP-led Mahayuti winning 230 out of 288 seats. We have collected some data about EVMs. People cast their votes, but in the end, the results were unexpected. You raised awareness about the issue, and the process needs to change, Pawar said. The BJP

Pawar backs Maha villagers' demand for repoll

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has thrown his weight behind villagers in Solapur, Maharashtra, who are demanding a repoll using ballot papers after raising doubts about the accuracy of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Pawar met with villagers in Markadwadi, where a police case was filed against over 200 people for attempting to conduct an unauthorized re-election. He expressed support for their concerns, claiming that the villagers were he ones who thought of conducting polls using ballot papers. Pawar criticized the police action, calling it a restriction on the villagers' right to assemble and vowing to raise the issue with the Chief Minister, the state Chief Electoral Officer, the Prime Minister, and the Election Commission of India.

Sharad Pawar visits Maharashtra village amid ballot repoll demand

Earlier this week, police took action against over 200 individuals from Markadwadi village in Solapur district, accusing them of attempting an unauthorised re-election using ballots

Sharad Pawar in Markadwadi to test villagers pulse on mock ballot paper poll

Solapur: Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President Sharad Pawar on Sunday visited Markadwadi in Solapur and asked the authorities why the villagers were prevented from conducting a mock ballot paper poll on December 3. Pawar, 83, accompanied by senior party leader Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil and others was received by Malshiras NCP (SP) winning MLA Uttamrao S. Jankar, 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 .

Opposition MLAs take oath in Maharashtra assembly amid protest over EVMs

Opposition MLAs of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance took their oaths in the Maharashtra assembly after boycotting the first day`s session. The protest stemmed from allegations of EVM misuse and curfews in Solapur`s Markadwadi village

Opposition members take oath as MLAs in Maharashtra assembly

MUMBAI: Members of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Sunday took oath as MLAs in the newly constituted Maharashtra assembly. The opposition members had boycotted the oath-taking ceremony on Saturday, the first day of the special three-day session of the assembly, alleging misuse of EVMs in the recently-held state polls. Congress's Nana Patole, Vijay Wadettiwar and Amit Deshmukh, NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad and Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Aaditya Thackeray were some of the prominent opposition MLAs who took oath as soon as the House reassembled for the day. On Saturday, the opposition cited that it was also protesting against the curfew and arrests in Markadwadi village in the Malshiras assembly constituency in Solapur, where villagers sought a 'repoll' using ballot papers. VIDEO | It is our duty to apprise the judicial system, election commission about the sentiments of people. This government is not of people's votes, it is of machines. The fight will continue. We have decided to take oath (new MLAs), says Maharashtra Congress Chief Nana Patole pic.twitter.com/TXNYuaWZ1B Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 8, 2024

Maharashtra: Solapur Villagers' Attempt To Hold 'Re-Election' With Ballot Papers; NCP(SP) Leader Uttam Jankar, 88 Others Booked

NCP (SP) leader, 88 villagers booked for bid to conduct 're-election' with ballot papers in Maharashtra

PUNE: Police have registered a case against NCP (SP) leader Uttam Jankar and 88 others after a section of people from Markadwadi village in Solapur district and nearby areas attempted to conduct a e-election using ballot papers, an official said. Prior to this, police had registered a case against more than 200 persons for allegedly defying prohibitory orders and trying to conduct the e-election. On Wednesday, Jankar, who won the Malshiras assembly seat in the recent Maharashtra elections, and others were charged with unlawful assembly and disobeying orders issued by a public servant, among other sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, the official said. Markadwadi village comes under the Malshiras assembly segment. On Tuesday morning, 250 to 300 persons gathered in the Markadwadi village to conduct a epoll by wilfully defying prohibitory orders and encouraging others to participate in the unauthorised polling process, the police said. The idea of conducting a e-election with ballot papers was floated after villagers raised doubts about the number of votes counted through EVMs from a polling booth in Markadwadi in the recently-held state elections. However, they relented and gave up their plan after the police's intervention. Jankar had defeated BJP's Ram Satpute by 13,147 votes. Though Jankar won the seat, Markadwadi residents claimed the quantum of votes polled by the NCP (SP) leader was less compared with Satpute, expressing doubt about the EVMs. The Solapur district administration had denied permission to villagers to conduct the e-poll on ballot papers and imposed prohibitory orders banning unlawful assembly. The villagers, however, made arrangements for e-polling on Tuesday morning and placed the polling material. Police held meetings with Jankar and villagers and explained to them the legal procedures and warned of registering cases, officials had said. Later, the residents relented and cancelled their plans to conduct the epoll.

Maharashtra: Over 200 booked in for attempting illegal re-election

Solapur: Police registered a case against more than 200 persons from Markadwadi village and nearby areas in Maharashtras Solapur for allegedly trying to conduct a re-election using ballot papers on Tuesday in an unauthorised manner, officials said. They were also charged for allegedly spreading misinformation about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the police said. Authorities said 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 .

200 booked for bid to hold 're-poll' in Maha village

Police registered a case against more than 200 persons from Markadwadi village and nearby areas in Maharashtra's Solapur for allegedly trying to conduct a 're-election' using ballot papers on Tuesday in an unauthorised manner, officials said.

Maharashtra village cancels repoll plan with ballot papers after police intervention

Solapur: A group of villagers from Maharashtra's Malshrias assembly segment insisting on a e-election with ballot papers relented on Tuesday and gave up their plan after police intervention, the NCP (SP) winning candidate from the seat said. A senior police official said they had cautioned the villagers that legal action would be initiated if they went ahead with their polling plan. Earlier, residents of Markadwadi village under Malshiras segment in Solapur district had put up banners claiming a epoll will be held on December 3. The village comes under the Malshiras assembly constituency, where NCP (SP) candidate Uttam Jankar defeated BJP's Ram Satpute by 13,147 votes in the November 20 state polls, the results of which were declared on November 2. Though Jankar won the seat, Markadwadi residents claimed he polled less votes in their village against Satpute, which was not possible, and cast doubt on the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The Malshiras sub-divisional magistrate on Monday imposed prohibitory orders, under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, from December 2 to 5 in the area to avoid any conflict or law and order situation due to the epoll plan of locals, an official earlier said. Heavy police security was deployed as a group of locals at the village made arrangements on Tuesday morning for the epoll with the use of ballot papers. Later, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Malshiras division) Narayan Shirgavkar said they had a detailed meeting with the villagers and NCP (SP) leader Jankar. We explained to them procedures in the law and also warned that even if one vote is cast, cases will be registered, Shirgavkar said. Jankar said he had a meeting with police officials and also a discussion with villagers, following which they cancelled the epoll plan. We had a meeting with police officials who said they will seize all the material at the polling station and will file cases, the NCP (SP) leader said. After the meeting with police, we had a discussion with villagers. Their opinion was that if the administration is not allowing the polling to take place, there will be chaos and conflict between police and residents and as a result, the process will not take place and people will leave the polling station, he said. Considering the stand of the police administration, the villagers decided to stop the polling process, Jankar said. However, we will continue our protest by other means. We will try to take this issue to various authorities such as the Election Commission and judiciary and we will not stop until we get justice, he said. Earlier, local resident Ranjit Markad claimed the village had 2,000 eligible voters on the polling day, and 1,900 of them exercised their franchise. The village always supported Jankar in the past, but this time, as per the counting of votes through EVMs, Jankar got 843 votes while BJP candidate Satpute polled 1,003 votes. This is not possible and we do not trust these EVM numbers, that is why we decided to conduct the repoll through ballot papers, said Markad. The EVM results are doubtful and a delegation of villagers had approached the district administration for a repoll using ballot papers, but the request was rejected, another villager said. In the recently-concluded Maharashtra polls, the Mahayuti won 230 of the state's 288 seats, with the BJP emerging victorious in 132, followed by Shiv Sena in 57 and Ajit Pawar's NCP in 41 seats. The Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising the Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP), managed to get just 46 seats.

Doubting EVMs, Solapur villagers to hold 'repoll'

Residents of a village in Maharashtra's Solapur district on Monday said they have planned a 'repoll' using ballots as the results of the recently-concluded assembly polls were 'doubtful' due to the presence of electronic voting machines (EVMs).

Cyclone Fengal: Maharashtra's Mango, Cashew Farmers Worried As IMD Predicts Rain, Dip In Mercury

Heavy rain is likely in Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Satara, and Kolhapur on Wednesday. In addition, districts like Pune, Solapur, Sangli, and parts of Marathwada, including Dharashiv, Latur, and Nanded, may experience rainfall during this period

Maharashtra Assembly polls: Independents finish second in 19 constituencies

MUMBAI: While the contest was between the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which together constitute six major parties, in the Maharashtra assembly polls, independent candidates showed their mettle by standing second in 19 constituencies. The Mahayuti swept the polls to the 288-member assembly, with BJP bagging 132 seats while Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena got 57 and 41 went into the kitty of the NCP. The opposition Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) of Sharad Pawar managed to win just 16, 20 and 10 seats, respectively. Maharashtra polls: At 85%, BJPs strike rate highest in state In Aheri constituency in Gadchiroli district, independent candidate Raje Ambrish Rao Raje Satyavanrao Atram, who had previously won in 2014 as a BJP candidate and was also a minister in the Devendra Fadnavis government, lost to Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) Atram Dharamraobaba Bhagwantrao by just 16,814 votes. In Airoli constituency in Navi Mumbai, BJP's Ganesh Naik defeated independent challenger Vijay Chougule by 91,880 votes. However, Chougule managed to race ahead of the contestant from Shiv Sena (UBT). In Amalner (Jalgaon district), independent candidate Shirish Hiralal Chaudhari finished second to NCP's Anil Bhaidas Patil. He lost the poll by 33,435 votes. Similarly, in Beed's Ashti constituency, BJP's Dhas Suresh Ramchandra won by 77,975 votes, while independent candidate Bhimrao Anandrao Dhonde finished second. The Badnera constituency in Amaravati district saw independent candidate Priti Sanjay Band finish runner-up to Ravi Rana of the Rashtriya Yuva Swabhiman Party. Rana was backed by the BJP in Badnera. In Kalyan East, Mahesh Dashrath Gaikwad, an independent candidate, lost narrowly to BJP's Sulbha Ganpat Gaikwad by 26,408 votes. Sulbha is the wife of BJP MLA Ganpat Gaikwad, who is in jail after firing at Mahesh Gaikwad inside a police station. In Kannad constituency (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district), independent candidate Jadhav Harshwardhan Raibhan was defeated by his estranged wife Ranjanatai (Sanjana) Harshvardhan Jadhav of Shiv Sena by 18,201 votes. In Raigad's Karjat constituency, independent candidate Sudhakar Parshuram Ghare finished second to Shiv Sena's Thorve Mahendra Sadashiv by a margin of 5,694 votes. In Solapur district's Karmala constituency, NCP's Narayan (Aba) Govindrao Patil won by 16,085 votes against independent candidate Shinde Sanjaymama Vithalrao, while the in Kolhapur North Shiv Sena's Rajesh Vinayak Kshirsagar defeated Congress-backed independent candidate Rajesh Bharat Latkar by 29,563 votes. In Solapur's Madha constituency, independent candidate Ranjit Babanrao Shinde lost to NCP's Abhijeet Dhananjay Patil by 30,621 votes. Malegaon Outer (Nashik) saw a massive 106,606 vote victory for Shiv Sena's Dadaji Dagdu Bhuse over independent candidate Pramod Bandukaka Purushottam Bachhav. In Maval constituency (Pune district), NCP's Sunil Shankarrao Shelke defeated independent candidate Anna Alias Bapu Jaywantrao Bhegade by a margin of 108,565 votes. In Nashik's Nandgaon constituency, independent candidate Bhujbal Sameer, who rebelled against the NCP, lost by 89,874 votes to Shiv Sena's Suhas Kande. In Nandurbar constituency, independent candidate Sharad Krishnarao Gavit lost to Congress' Shirishkumar Surupsing Naik by 1,121 votes. Maharashtra poll drubbing a wake-up call for Congress Independent candidate Satyajit Vikramsingh Patankar was defeated by Shiv Sena's Desai Shambhuraj Shivajirao by 34,824 votes in Satara's Patan constituency. Similarly, in Nagpur's Ramtek constituency, Congress-backed independent Rajendra Bhurao Mulak lost by 26,555 votes to Shiv Sena's Ashish Nandkishore Jaiswal. In Washim district's Risod constituency, independent candidate Anantrao Vitthalrao Deshmukh finished second to Congress's Ameet Subhashrao Zanak, who won by 6,136 votes. In Dhule's Shirpur constituency, independent candidate Dr. Jitendra Yuvraj Thakur was defeated by BJP's Kashiram Vechan Pawara by a massive margin of 1,45,944 votes. This was the highest margin of victory recorded in these elections. In Shrigonda (Ahilyanagar constituency), independent candidate Rahul Jagtap lost to BJP's Babanrao Pachpute by 37,156 votes. The poll in Warora (Chandrapur district) was also closely contested, with BJP's Karan Sanjay Deotale emerging victorious over independent candidate Mukesh Manoj Jiwtode by 15,450 votes. Two independent candidates won in the Maharashtra assembly polls, results of which were declared on Saturday. Sharaddada Sonawane emerged victorious from Junnar seat in Pune district, while Shivaji Shattupa Patil won from Changad in Kolhapur. Incidentally, the outgoing assembly had 13 independent MLAs. A total of 4,136 candidates were in the fray for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections, of which 2,086 were independents.

Results show regional parties are needed: KTR

Hyderabad : The BRS on Saturday sought to capitalise on the election results from Maharashtra and Jharkhand,with its working president K.T. Rama Rao declaring that the outcome in the two states had once again shown the importance of regional parties. Rama Rao said the rejection of the Congress in Maharashtra and that of the BJP in Jharkhand by voters had yet again demonstrated that it was only the regional parties that work for the people in their states. The BJP and Congress constantly conspire against regional parties, and as part of their campaign, engage in shameless criticism of work by regional parties in their respective states. Despite all such efforts, BJP and Congress have failed in their plans, he said. It is only where regional parties are weak do the BJP, or Congress win, he said. Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao said people in Maharashtra refused to believe Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys lies during the campaign on how the Congress had implemented its Six Guarantees. It has become clear that Telugu speaking people in Mumbai, Solapur, Pune, Nanded and other areas in Maharashtra saw through the lies, he said. Harish Rao also said that people in Jharkhand taught a lesson to the BJP that its revenge politics will be rejected, and congratulated JMMs Hemant Soren for victory.

Solapur City Central election result 2024: BJP's candidate Devendra Rajesh Kothe leading by 25,246 votes

Devendra Rajesh Kothe of the Bhartiya Janta Party is currently leading in the Solapur City Central constituency by 25,246 votes against AIMIM's Farooq Makbool Shabdi, after nine rounds of counting. Solapur City Central is one of the 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra.

Who will be the next Maharashtra CM? Mahayuti, MVA constituents drop different names

MUMBAI: Even before the first votes are counted in Maharashtra, fissures have emerged within the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on who will head the next government with constituents in both camps laying claim over the chief minister's post. After polling for the 288-member assembly ended on Wednesday evening, the ruling as well as opposition fronts have started claiming that mandate will be in their favour when votes are counted on November 23. Soon after polling, state Congress chief Nana Patole asserted an MVA government would be formed in Maharashtra under the leadership of his party. Voting trends suggest the Congress will get the maximum number of seats in the new assembly, he said. His remarks did not go down well with ally Shiv Sena (UBT), whose leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday insisted the chief ministerial face will be decided by all alliance partners jointly once the MVA secures majority. The Rajya Sabha MP said if the Congress high command has told Patole that he will be the CM face then the national party's president Mallikarjun Kharge, and its top leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra should announce the same. The MVA, consisting of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) and the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, have expressed confidence that their respective alliance will form the next government after votes are counted on Saturday. While a majority of exit polls have predicted that Mahayuti will retain power, a few have favoured the MVA. Whos got Maha edge? High rural vote count key On the Mahayuti side, Shiv Sena MLA and party spokesperson Sanjay Shirsat said the assembly elections were contested with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the face. Voters have shown their preference for Shinde through voting. I think it is Shinde's right (to be the next CM) and we are confident that he will be the next CM, Shirsat said. BJP leader Pravin Darekar batted for Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the top post. I think if anyone from the BJP is becoming the CM then it will be Devendra Fadnavis, he said. NCP leader Amol Mitkari pushed the name of his party chief and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for the coveted job. Whatever the results, the NCP will be the kingmaker, Mitkari said. Asked about the CM face, Fadnavis maintained all three Mahayuti parties will sit together and take a good decision. Speaking to reporters separately, BJP leader Darekar claimed the Mahayuti will form the next government, dismissing the possibility of the MVA coming to power, and said the opposition bloc was plagued by internal rifts. The people of Maharashtra have given a clear mandate. The Chief Minister will be from the Mahayuti, not the MVA, and certainly not the Congress, he asserted. Highlighting divisions within the MVA, Darekar said, Congress MP Praniti Shinde and her father and former CM Sushilkumar Shinde supported an independent candidate against Uddhav Thackeray's nominee in a constituency in Solapur district. These internal rifts expose a lack of unity. How can parties without internal coherence decide on a Chief Minister? The BJP leader said Patole's aspirations to become chief minister were nothing but Mungerilal ke haseen sapne (daydreaming). On exit polls, Darekar remarked, While no exit poll is final, most have predicted a Mahayuti win. Even independent candidates (on winning) are likely to back Mahayuti. Taking a swipe at Prahar Janshakti Party leader Bachchu Kadu, he said, Kadu speaks with grand bravado, but his own seat is under threat. Let him first declare how many of his candidates are winning. Regarding Rahul Gandhi's statements on the Adani group, the BJP leader quipped, Rahul Gandhi should go to the US and focus on issues abroad, where his commentary might hold weight. His remarks on the fall of the Union government are childish and baseless. On the alleged involvement of NCP (SP) Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule and Patole in using bitcoins illegally to fund elections, Darekar said the truth will come out soon. Both Sule and Patole have denied the allegations. The ED's investigation is uncovering links to MVA leaders. The truth will emerge soon, he asserted. Highlighting the increase in turnout in the November 20 assembly polls in the state, Darekar credited the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for their grassroots campaign to encourage voting. The final turnout in Maharashtra assembly polls was 66.05 per cent, up from 61.1 per cent in 2019, according to the Election Commission. Darekar maintained the Mahayuti government's 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' has resonated with women voters. BJP-led alliance projected to retain Maharashtra, wrest Jharkhand: Exit polls

Who will be next Maharashtra CM? Mahayuti, MVA constituents drop different names

Mumbai: Even before the first votes are counted in Maharashtra, fissures have emerged within the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on who will head the next government with constituents in both camps laying claim over the chief minister's post. After polling for the 288-member assembly ended on Wednesday evening, the ruling as well as opposition fronts have started claiming that mandate will be in their favour when votes are counted on November 23. Soon after polling, state Congress chief Nana Patole asserted an MVA government would be formed in Maharashtra under the leadership of his party. Voting trends suggest the Congress will get the maximum number of seats in the new assembly, he said. His remarks did not go down well with ally Shiv Sena (UBT), whose leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday insisted the chief ministerial face will be decided by all alliance partners jointly once the MVA secures majority. The Rajya Sabha MP said if the Congress high command has told Patole that he will be the CM face then the national party's president Mallikarjun Kharge, and its top leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra should announce the same. The MVA, consisting of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) and the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, have expressed confidence that their respective alliance will form the next government after votes are counted on Saturday. While a majority of exit polls have predicted that Mahayuti will retain power, a few have favoured the MVA. On the Mahayuti side, Shiv Sena MLA and party spokesperson Sanjay Shirsat said the assembly elections were contested with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the face. Voters have shown their preference for Shinde through voting. I think it is Shinde's right (to be the next CM) and we are confident that he will be the next CM, Shirsat said. BJP leader Pravin Darekar batted for Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the top post. I think if anyone from the BJP is becoming the CM then it will be Devendra Fadnavis, he said. NCP leader Amol Mitkari pushed the name of his party chief and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for the coveted job. Whatever the results, the NCP will be the kingmaker, Mitkari said. Asked about the CM face, Fadnavis maintained all three Mahayuti parties will sit together and take a good decision. Speaking to reporters separately, BJP leader Darekar claimed the Mahayuti will form the next government, dismissing the possibility of the MVA coming to power, and said the opposition bloc was plagued by 'internal rifts'. The people of Maharashtra have given a clear mandate. The Chief Minister will be from the Mahayuti, not the MVA, and certainly not the Congress, he asserted. Highlighting divisions within the MVA, Darekar said, Congress MP Praniti Shinde and her father and former CM Sushilkumar Shinde supported an independent candidate against Uddhav Thackeray's nominee in a constituency in Solapur district. These internal rifts expose a lack of unity. How can parties without internal coherence decide on a Chief Minister? The BJP leader said Patole's aspirations to become chief minister were nothing but Mungerilal ke haseen sapne (daydreaming). On exit polls, Darekar remarked, While no exit poll is final, most have predicted a Mahayuti win. Even independent candidates (on winning) are likely to back Mahayuti. Taking a swipe at Prahar Janshakti Party leader Bachchu Kadu, he said, Kadu speaks with grand bravado, but his own seat is under threat. Let him first declare how many of his candidates are winning. Regarding Rahul Gandhi's statements on the Adani group, the BJP leader quipped, Rahul Gandhi should go to the US and focus on issues abroad, where his commentary might hold weight. His remarks on the fall of the Union government are childish and baseless. On the alleged involvement of NCP (SP) Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule and Patole in using bitcoins illegally to fund elections, Darekar said the truth will come out soon. Both Sule and Patole have denied the allegations. The ED's investigation is uncovering links to MVA leaders. The truth will emerge soon, he asserted. Highlighting the increase in turnout in the November 20 assembly polls in the state, Darekar credited the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for their grassroots campaign to encourage voting. The final turnout in Maharashtra assembly polls was 66.05 per cent, up from 61.1 per cent in 2019, according to the Election Commission. Darekar maintained the Mahayuti government's 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' has resonated with women voters.

Maharashtra polls: Voter from Solapur shoots illegal video while voting for Shiv Sena (UBT) inside Barshi booth, police action initiated

The accused person shot the video while inside the polling booth and exposed that he voted for Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Dilip Sopal. As per OpIndia sources, the voter who shot the video and posted it on social media has been identified as Rutwik Pawar.

4 percent Muslim reservation already in progress in Telangana, says CM

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy said that the four per cent reservation for Muslims was already in progress in the state. Talking to reporters in Maharashtras Solapur on Sunday, CM Revanth said that they had initially implemented five per cent Muslim reservation. Implementing five per cent led to a breach of the 50 per 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 .

Defeat Ajit's faction in a 'big' way: Sharad Pawar to voters

At a rally in Solapur, Sharad Pawar recounted a similar betrayal from his political past and how he strategically defeated all those who had crossed him. He urged voters to not just defeat those who joined Ajit Pawar's faction but to deliver a resounding defeat in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls.

Ahead of Maharashtra polls, Sharad Pawars bags checked in Baramati

Pune: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawars bags were checked by the poll personnel at Baramati helipad in Maharashtras Pune district on Sunday morning, according to his associate. Pawar was on way to attend a poll rally in Solapur, the associate said. The model of code of conduct is enforced in the state for the assembly 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 .

Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar's bags checked in Baramati

Pune: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's bags were checked by the poll personnel at Baramati helipad in Maharashtra's Pune district on Sunday morning, according to his associate. Pawar was on way to attend a poll rally in Solapur, the associate said. The model of code of conduct is enforced in the state for the assembly elections scheduled on November 20. While Pawar saheb was on his way to Karmala poll rally in Solapur, his bags were checked at the Baramati helipad. After the due checking, he boarded the chopper and proceeded for the rally, the associate said. On Saturday, poll authorities checked the bag of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Maharashtra's Amravati district where he arrived for a poll rally. Later, former state minister and Congress' Teosa MLA Yashomati Thakur questioned the action of the poll authorities and asked why they were not checking bags of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah or Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The issue of poll officials checking politicians' luggage entered electoral discourse after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray recently filmed his bags being inspected and shared the video of it. He also sought to know if the election officials had checked the bags of the chief minister, the state's two deputy CMs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Over the past few days, videos surfaced showing bags of Shah, CM Shinde, his deputies Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar being checked by poll authorities. Shah had in a post on X said the BJP believes in free and fair elections and follows all laid-down rules and protocols.

Revanth to Leave Today for Maha Campaign

Hyderabad : Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to participate in the final phase of the Maharashtra Assembly election campaign this weekend. With the campaign deadline approaching on November 18 and polling scheduled for November 20, Revanth Reddys two-day visit underscores his role as a key Congress campaigner. The Chief Minister will leave Hyderabad on Saturday and reach Nagpur at 10 am. He will begin his campaign in Chandrapur. His schedule for the day includes campaign meetings and roadshows in Rajura, Digras, and Wardha constituencies, before returning to Nagpur for the night. On Sunday, Revanth Reddy will travel to Nanded and continue his campaign in Nayagaon, Bhokar, and Solapur Assembly constituencies. Revanth Reddys participation comes as the Congress intensifies its efforts in Maharashtra, with a list of 40 star campaigners released earlier by the high command. Revanth Reddy is only star campaigners for the Maharashtra poll. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has been appointed star campaigner for the Jharkhand elections. Ministers N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and Dansari Anasuya (Seethakka) are All India Congress Committee (AICC) senior observers for Maharashtra, while Deputy CM Bhatti will oversee campaign efforts in Jharkhand. Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy are actively campaigning across Maharashtra

CM Revanth to campaign in Maharashtra for 2 days

Hyderabad :Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to participate in the final phase of the Maharashtra Assembly election campaign this weekend. With the campaign deadline approaching on November 18 and polling scheduled for November 20, Revanth Reddys two-day visit underscores his role as a key Congress campaigner. The Chief Minister will leave Hyderabad on Saturday and reach Nagpur at 10 am. He will begin his campaign in Chandrapur. His schedule for the day includes campaign meetings and roadshows in Rajura, Digras, and Wardha constituencies, before returning to Nagpur for the night. On Sunday, Revanth Reddy will travel to Nanded and continue his campaign in Nayagaon, Bhokar, and Solapur Assembly constituencies. Revanth Reddys participation comes as the Congress intensifies its efforts in Maharashtra, with a list of 40 star campaigners released earlier by the high command. Revanth Reddy is only star campaigners for the Maharashtra poll. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has been appointed star campaigner for the Jharkhand elections. Ministers N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and Dansari Anasuya (Seethakka) are All India Congress Committee (AICC) senior observers for Maharashtra, while Deputy CM Bhatti will oversee campaign efforts in Jharkhand. Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy are actively campaigning across Maharashtra. Historically, Telangana and Maharashtra share close geographical, social, and political ties. The undivided Adilabad and Nizamabad districts of Telangana border Maharashtra, and many residents from these districts have deep social and family connections with regions like Nanded, Yavatmal, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, and Solapur. A significant number of people from Adilabad and Nizamabad have also settled in these parts of Maharashtra. The Congress plans to capitalise on this by mobilising leaders and cadres from Telangana, especially from Adilabad and Nizamabad districts, to bolster support for the MVA alliance.

Video: Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi hilariously reacts to Solapur Police notice

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi humorously reacted to a notice received from the Solapur Police. Addressing a public meeting, he not only read out the notice issued by the police but also disclosed the response submitted in reply. Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi says 15 mins left While commenting 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 .

On Rally Stage, A Owaisi Served Notice To Avoid Inflammatory Speech

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has been served notice by the police in poll-bound Maharashtra's Solapur over his speeches.

BJP loses wherever Modi campaigns: Pawar

Mumbai : NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi claiming BJP lost the majority of Lok Sabha seats where the PM held rallies. In the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year, the BJPs number of seats came down to nine from its 2019 tally of 23. The Mahayuti alliance led by the BJP had won only 18 out of 48 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Mr. Modi held three election rallies in Maharashtra at Chimur, Solapur and Pune.Last week, he had addressed four rallies in the state and scheduled to hold at least seven more rallies. Referring to the PMs personal involvement in BJPs campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly polls, Mr. Pawar said, It is the right of the prime minister to address election rallies. There is no need to pay much attention to it. But keep it in mind that he had held 16 rallies in the state during the Lok Sabha election and the BJP had lost 10-12 of those seats. So let him come. Mr. Pawar also brushed aside Raj Thackerays accusation that he relies on the politics of castes. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief has alleged that the NCP founder was responsible for creating rifts among different castes to fulfill his political goals. He has alleged that Mr. Pawar always resorts to caste politics whenever he faces difficult challenges or when the elections are near. The MNS leader has blamed Mr. Pawar for the ongoing tension between the OBCs and Marathas over the reservation issue. However, Mr. Pawar said he does not give any importance to Raj Thackeray. He is a leader who gets attention for a few days during the election period. So I do not take him seriously, he said.

Maharashtra polls: EC searches Uddhavs bags for second consecutive day; Sena (UBT) alleges foul play

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray said that election officials inspected his belongings for a second day on Tuesday as he reached Latur, Maharashtra, to campaign for the upcoming November 20 assembly elections. This comes a day after Thackeray on Monday claimed his bag was inspected by election authorities when he arrived in Maharashtra's Yavatmal to campaign for the elections. The former chief minister's party posted a video on a social media platform of his bags being checked by the poll authorities. On Monday, after his helicopter landed at Wani in Yavatmal district, his bag was checked by the authorities. A video of it was also posted. Similarly on Tuesday, the same exercise was carried out by the election officials after his chopper arrived at a helipad in Ausa of Latur ahead of his rally scheduled to be held in Kasar Shirshi village. ? pic.twitter.com/3PKSwnEktU ShivSena - Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (@ShivSenaUBT_) November 12, 2024 Former MLA Dinakar Mane is contesting as the Sena (UBT) candidate from Ausa constituency. The Shiv Sena (UBT) posted a video on its X handle, in which Thackeray is heard talking to the election staffers standing at the helipad, seeking to know their names and postings and also asking them to show their appointment letters. During his interaction, the Sena (UBT) chief is heard asking them, How many people have you searched so far? On their response that he is the first one, he said, Why am I always the first customer? Our luggage is being searched and checked, but are the helicopters and cars of CM Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, Narendra Modi, and Amit Shah also checked? Are there only clothes in their bags? Are (election) observers not able to see the money distribution going on in Maharashtra? he asked. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Maharashtra during the day, he said, Modi is coming today and I will send you to Solapur airport, which is shut (in view of the visit). Narendra Modi should also be subjected to this kind of checking. Thackeray later said, I am not angry with you, but the same law should be applied to Narendra Modi when he is coming for an election campaign. He asked the officials, Are you all Maharashtrians? When they answered in the affirmative, he said, We should live and die for Maharashtra and not do the jobs of other states. The election authorities later confirmed that nothing objectionable was found in Thackeray's bags. Later, at a rally in the Wani Assembly seat, Thackeray addressed the incident, advising allies to first verify the identity of individuals requesting to search their bagsand their pockets as well. The controversy surrounding bag inspections surfaces during every election, whether federal or state, with parties accusing each other of transporting large sums of cash to buy votes. Defending his party, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also questioned whether the bags of key ruling party figures were similarly inspected during their campaign activities. Our luggage, helicopter, private jet, cars... everything is checked. They can search our homes as well; we have no issue if it is done impartially. But in constituencies where Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar, and Devendra Fadnavis are contesting, Rs 25 crores have already been distributed, Raut said, claiming that cash is being exchanged for votes.

Everyone in Maha Vikas Aghadi fighting for driver's seat: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Solapur for the upcoming state assembly elections. He criticized the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance for infighting and a constant struggle for the chief minister position. Modi stated that such instability prevents the formation of a stable government. He highlighted the BJP-led government's achievements in completing long-delayed projects and addressing irrigation issues.

What is BJP doing to prevent farmer suicides in Maharashtra, Cong asks PM

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: The Congress hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday by posing questions to him on Maharashtra, asking what is the BJP doing to prevent farmer suicides in the states. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posed questions to the PM ahead of his rallies in Chimur and Solapur and asked why has the BJP diluted Adivasis forest rights in Maharashtra. In 2006, the Congress had passed the revolutionary Forest Rights Act (FRA) [] The post What is BJP doing to prevent farmer suicides in Maharashtra, Cong asks PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

PM Modi to address three rallies in poll-bound Maharashtra

Mumbai: With less than a week to go for campaigning to end in poll-bound Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address three public meetings on Tuesday and campaign for MahaYuti candidates in the state. The Prime Minister will address a public meeting in Chimur at 1 p.m. in eastern Vidarbha, followed by Solapur 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 .

Maharashtra polls: Friendly face-offs between allies in 29 out of 288 assembly seats

Mumbai: The November 20 Maharashtra election will witness friendly contests among the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies in 29 out of 288 assembly seats. Friendly fights, however, are more complicated for the MVA, especially since smaller parties who are part of the INDIA bloc are also in the mix. The ruling Mahayuti's partners BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress, will contest alongside each other in six seats Mankhurd Shivajinagar (Mumbai), Ashti (Beed), Sindhkhed Raja (Buldhana), Katol (Nagpur), Morshi (Amravati), Dindori (Nashik), Shrirampur (Ahmednagar) and Purandar (Pune). The opposition alliance of the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) and Congress will engage in such face-offs in 21 assembly constituencies. One of the major fights will take place in the Nanded North seat, where Congress's Abdul Gaffoor is in the fray with Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Sangita Patil. In most constituencies, MVA allies are contesting alongside candidates fielded by the Peasants and Workers Party of India (PWPI), Samajwadi Party and the Left. The Samajwadi Party has fielded eight candidates and will be contesting alongside the Congress on six seats, namely Bhiwandi West (Thane), Tuljapur (Dharashiv), Aurangabad East (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Malegaon Central (Nashik) and with NCP SP in Paranda (Dharashiv), and Shiv Sena UBT in Dhule City assembly seats. The PWPI has fielded candidates on 14 seats and is in contest with the Shiv Sena (UBT) in Sangole, Loha, Pen, Uran, Ausa, Malegaon Outer and Panvel, and with NCP (SP) in Katol. A PWPI leader said they had sought six seats where they are in serious contest. However, the bigger parties fielded candidates despite our strong presence in these constituencies, he said. The leader said the party had to field candidates wherever it has influence, as it needed to fulfil the electoral criteria of getting the desired number of votes. Asked about the possibility of eating into the alliance's votes, he said, It will happen. But what can we do? We sought seats from bigger parties, but they remained adamant. In an interview earlier this year, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi said the Maha Vikas Aghadi should have fought the polls as a united front, but it had not even called his party for talks. He said, They (MVA) think they can win the polls on their strength, and there is no need for us (SP). Solapur City Central will see a contest between the CPM's Narsaya Adam and the Congress, while in the Wani constituency, CPI's Hepat and Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Sanjay Derkar are in the fray. In Mahayuti, the Shiv Sena and the NCP are in a friendly contest in Purandar, Dindori, Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar, Sindkhedraja and Shrirampur. The NCP and BJP will battle it in Katol, Morshi and Ashti.

Modi Calls Congress Jhooth ki Dukaan, Says Ek Hain toh Safe Hain

MUMBAI: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked Congress on its election promises saying the grand old party has opened. jhooth ki dukaan (shop of lies) in Maharashtra like the other states where it is ruling. He also alleged that schemes designed by the Congress governments have been implemented to allow the party to indulge in maximum corruption. In Maharashtra, the Congress has only one option available to fight the BJP on the development plank in the upcoming Vidhan Sabha polls. It has opened a jhooth ki dukaan, wherein it is making false promises to the people of Maharashtra, Mr. Modi said while addressing a rally at Nashik. The PM said the grand old party made similar promises to people in states like Telangana, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh. The Congress opened jhooth ki dukaan in these states where it is ruling. But that shop is on the verge of shutting down as the Congress does not have money to run the government (schemes) and pay salaries to their employees. The schemes designed by the Congress governments are intended to indulge in maximum corruption, he added. Mr. Modis attack comes on the backdrop of BJPs campaign in Maharashtra accusing the Congress of not fulfilling the guarantees given during the Karnataka, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections and betraying the people. He also said the Congress wants to shut the popular Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme of the Mahayuti in which Rs 1,500 per month is being given to women in the state. Every woman should be cautious of them. They cant tolerate our popular scheme, he said. The PM alleged that for many decades, Congress gave the slogan of eradicating poverty but the poor remained dependent for food, clothes and shelter. However, 25 crore people have been freed from the clutches of poverty in the last 10 years, he claimed. Addressing a rally in Dhule earlier in the day, the promised continued development for the state under the Mahayuti government.He accused the Congress and the INDIA bloc parties of plotting against Kashmir after a recent ruckus in the J&K assembly over a resolution calling for the restoration of Article 370. The PM appealed to Dalits, tribals, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to stay united, coining the slogan Ek hain toh safe hain (Together, we are safe). If STs (Scheduled Tribes), SCs (Scheduled Castes), and OBCs stay united, the politics of Congress will be over. The Congress has become parasitic and is surviving on crutches. It can contest polls only with the support of other parties, it cannot stand on its own and hence to survive, it has resorted to its oldest tactic of dividing SCs, STs, and OBCs by sowing seeds of discord among them to weaken their unity, he said. Mr. Modi dared Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders to publicly praise Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. He asked Uddhav Thackeray to make then do so, saying Rahul Gandhi had repeatedly insulted Savarkar despite being in alliance with the Shiv Sena (UBT). How can he (Uddhav) align with the Congress, which neither respects Savarkar nor Balasaheb? the PM asked. The Congress has reacted sharply to Mr. Modis jhooth ki dukaan barb calling it a false propaganda. To counter it, the grand old party has summoned the heads of its ruling states to Mumbai. Telangana and Himachal Pradesh chief ministers Revanth Reddy and Sukhvinder Sukhu and Karnataka deputy chief minister D.K. Shivakumar will hold a joint Press Conference in Mumbai on Saturday to expose BJPs fake narrative, said the party leader. To counter BJPs fake narrative and present the truth to the people of Maharashtra, Reddy, Sukhu and Shivakumar will expose BJP's lies, he added. On Thursday, the Congress party lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, demanding action against the BJP. This is an attempt by the BJP to spread false propaganda against the Congress. Despite being in power at the centre for 10 years and in the state for seven and a half years, the BJP has nothing significant to show in terms of achievements. Since they cannot gain votes based on work, the BJP has resorted to spreading rumours and false propaganda, said the party leader. Mr. Modi will hold two more rallies in Akola and in Nanded on Saturday. On November 12, he will address rallies in Chimur and Solapur and join a roadshow in Pune in the evening. His final rallies are planned for November 14 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Raigad, and Mumbai. Voting for the 288-seat Maharashtra state legislative assembly will take place in a single phase on November 20 and results will be announced three days later on November 23.

Foundation ceremony for Asian Minorities Univerity held in Solapur

Amer Ali Khan, Member of Legislative Council (MLC), today graced the foundation laying stone ceremony of the Asian Minorities University in Solapur, Maharashtra, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the media after the ceremony, Khan emphasised the pivotal role education plays in the progress of communities. He said that education is a key factor that leads 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 .

Two killed, 64 injured as state transport buses collide on highway in Pune

PUNE: Two persons were killed and 64 injured after two state transport buses collided with each other on the Pune-Solapur Highway in Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday. The accident occurred near Varvand village in Pune district around 5 pm on Monday, an official said. A Pune-bound bus of the Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided with a bus heading towards Solapur, police inspector Narayan Deshmukh said. A two-wheeler suddenly came in front of the Pune-bound bus, and when the vehicle swerved to avoid hitting the rider, it jumped the divider and collided with the bus coming from the opposite direction, he said. The buses were carrying more than 110 passengers, the official said. He said, Two passengers died on the spot, and 64 others from both buses sustained injuries and were rushed to a hospital. The official said a case has been registered, and the incident is being probed.

Uncle too made same mistake: Ajit Pawar

MUMBAI: While filing his nomination from the Baramati constituency in Maharashtra for the Assembly polls, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Monday said that in the recent Lok Sabha elections, he made a mistake by fielding his spouse against his sister Supriya Sule. But the same mistake should not have been made by Sharad Pawar by asking Yugendra Pawar to file his papers against him. Yugendra is the grandnephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar and son of Sriniwas Pawar and nephew of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. Baramati will witness a high-voltage Pawar-versus-Pawar drama like in the Lok Sabha elections. Ajit Pawars spouse Sunetra Pawar lost the election against Supriya by over 1,50,000 votes. In the Baramati segment, Supriya got the lead of over 58,000 votes, in a constituency from where Ajit Pawar had been elected MLA seven times. Ajit Pawar got emotional while speaking at Baramati. He said it is true that the family should not be divided. I have accepted my mistake several times. People who are sitting here also voted for Supriya because it was said in Baramati that they would vote for Supriya for Lok Sabha while voting for me in the assembly. So, people of Baramati should stand with the people who are doing development, not politics, said the NCP leader. He said his mother also told Yugendra Pawar and other family members, that they should not field Yugendra against him, but no one listened to her. It was Sharad Pawar who prompted Yungendra to contest the elections. Meanwhile, the personal assistant of Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has found a place in the BJPs third list of 24 candidates for the Maharashtra assembly elections. Defectors, too, are given an opportunity to contest the election. The party has so far declared 148 candidates which include 99 in the first list, 22 in the second and 25 in the latest list. It also handed out four seats that are allocated to smaller allies. That means the BJP and its smaller allies have 152 constituencies out of the total 288. The third list reveals that the party has denied the ticket to three sitting MLAs -- Sandeep Durve from Arni, Vikas Khumbhare from Nagpur-Central, and Dadarao Keche from the Aarvi seat. The party also nominated defectors: Dr Archana Patil Chakurkar from Latur (she left Congress and joined BJP ahead of the recent Lok Sabha polls), Ashish Deshmukh, the Congress leader who recently joined BJPand is fielded from Savner, besides Jitesh Antapurkar who recently left Congress and joined BJP. Sumit Wankhede, the personal assistant of deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, has been fielded from Aarvi. Wankedhe is the second PA of Devendra Fadnavis who has been fielded. Earlier Abhimannu Pawar was fielded from Latur and was elected in the 2019 assembly and re-nominated in this election. Wankedhe was a mechanical engineer who also did a political strategy course at MIT in Pune. He joined the fellowship service when Fadnavis was leader of the Oppositions. Both are seen as good friends. BJP has forced its allies, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, to accommodate its leaders. Raut warns Congress over Solapur South seat Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday warned Congress about fielding a candidate for the Solapur South assembly seat, for which his party has already announced a nominee. Speaking to the media, Raut said such actions could provoke a similar response from their side and create problems for the opposition MVA.

Maharashtra Assembly polls: Raut warns Congress about fielding candidate for Solapur South seat

Speaking to reporters, Mr. Raut said such actions could provoke a similar response from their side and create problems for the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)

Raut warns ally Congress as rift in MVA deepens

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Sanjay Raut on Monday warned Congress about fielding a candidate for the Solapur South assembly seat, for which his party has already announced a nominee.

Maharashtra polls: Sanjay Raut warns Congress about fielding candidate for Solapur South seat

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut cautioned Congress against fielding a candidate for the Solapur South assembly seat, where the Shiv Sena has already named a nominee. Raut warned that such moves could cause internal conflicts within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.

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In an embarrassing incident for the NCP-SCP, two of its prominent leaders were caught on camera engaging in a scuffle in the public over the party's manifesto. The incident happened on Sunday at Mumbra in Thane district. The footage of the brawl which has gone viral shows NCP-SCP leader Jitendra Awhad, former Maharastra housing minister and MLA, entering into a scuffle with Maharashtra minority vice-president Yunus Shaikh. Though Awhad did not explain the cause of the scuffle, Shaikh later told reporters that he was disappointed with Minority president Shameem Khan. My disappointment was not with Sharad Pawar but with the party's minority president Shameem Khan. We are calm because of the elections but my issues with Khan persist. Awhad had promised that a new manifesto would be released. This isn't the first time that I have clashed with Ahwad but I always back off thinking about his good work for my community and the development of Mumbra, Shaikh added. The Mumbra-Kalwa assembly seat is a Muslim majority seat and a stronghold of NCP. Awhad won the seat in 2014 and 2019. But, infightings threaten to derail the party's campaign this year with Shaikh opening a front against Shameem Khan. However, Shaikh added that he had no enmity with Awhad but no goodness for Shameem either. Local media reports to hint that Shaikh's issues were with Khan and not Awhad, who was only stepping in to avert the clash between the duo. The Sharad Pawar faction of the NCP has so far announced candidates for over 76 assembly constituencies. The list includes Siddhi Kadam from Mohol (Solapur), Gyayak Patni from Karanja (Washim), Atul Wandile from Hinganghat, Rahul Kalate from Chinchwad, Mohan Jagtap from Mazalgaon, and former minister Ramesh Bang from Hingna.

Pune to get four new Vande Bharat Trains, check routes, stoppages, fares here

two of Vande Bharat Expresses are already operating in Maharashtra, connecting Pune Kolhapur, Hubli and Mumbai via Pune Solapur.

TN cybercrime wing traces 'FedEx' scam kingpin to Bangladesh; arrest seven from Gujarat, Maharashtra

CHENNAI: In a major breakthrough, Tamil Nadu polices cyber crime wing has traced the tentacles of the FedEx scam to a kingpin in Bangladesh, an official release on Friday said. The release, however, did not say whether the police have uncovered the identity of this kingpin. This came up during the investigation of a case where a Chennai resident was scammed of Rs 1.18 crore recently, in which seven men from Maharashtra and Gujarat were arrested. Based on investigations and interrogations of the arrested accused, TN police uncovered a network operated by a kingpin in Dhaka, Bangladesh who coordinated with agents in India who allegedly scammed people. The release said that the Chennai resident was scammed by the accused who posed as FedEx executives and cybercrime officers to manipulate the victim into transferring large sums of money under the guise of proving innocence in a fake criminal investigation in August. The modus operandi of claiming that a parcel in her name contained banned goods and transferring the call to a cybercrime officer was used to extort Rs 1.18 crore from her. After she registered a complaint, the cyber crime cops began their investigation. This led to the arrest of three accused, one of whom was Ramesh Bhadabhai, to whose account the scammed money was transferred, and two cyber criminal agents Vivek Beladiya Damajbhai and Paresh Narshibhai Kalsaria. Further investigation led to the arrest of Vipul Bhagubhai Kovadiya from Darang in Bhuj Gujarat who acted as a mediator between the agents and the cybercriminals. Vipul revealed that two more agents based in Maharashtra were involved in this case and that they were the main Face to Face (F2F) agents in this case and that they would have the contact of the main accused in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Cyber Crime Wing later traced these agents to Kurduvadi in Maharashtra. The two F2F agents Sahil Khudbuddin Attar (24) from Solapur in Maharashtra and Shahrukh Ebrahim Shaikh (27) from Kurduvadi in Maharashtra have been arrested. Police said that Sahil had installed an OTP APK file on the account holders' phone allowing fraudulent transfers. The investigation uncovered that the network operated under the instructions of the kingpin at Dhaka, Bangladesh who coordinated the operations with agents like Sahil, who in turn worked as F2F agent to interact with account holders. Further investigation is ongoing, the cops said.

NCP MLA Set to Join Sharad Pawar Faction

MUMBAI: In yet another jolt to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, MLA Rajendra Shingne is now set to join the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) this week. Mr. Shingne, who is the MLA from Sindkhed Raja in Buldhana district, has met Sharad Pawar and his daughter Supriya Sule in Pune and Mumbai multiple times in the last few days. According to the sources from the NCP (SP), Shingne is seeking an Assembly ticket from the Sindkhed Raja seat. He was loyal to the party founder and never disregarded the latter. In August 2024, Mr.Shingne, former FDA minister, had said that he did not have a choice but to go with Ajit Pawar in July 2023 as the district cooperative bank headed by him was in trouble. An NCP insider said that Mr. Shingne will be joining the party in the next two to three days. He is likely to be given a ticket from the Sindkhed Raja assembly constituency from the party, the insider said. Reacting to reports, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said that the leaders often switch sides when the elections are near and the parties that do not have candidates with elective merit try to poach candidates from other parties. After NCP(SP) won eight out of nine Lok Sabha seats it had contested, party leaders including Sharad Pawars grand nephew Rohit Pawar had claimed that at least a dozen MLAs from the Ajit Pawar camp will switch sides before the Assembly elections. Ajit Pawar-led NCP leaders Umesh Patil and Vilas Lande also on Tuesday met Sharad Pawar in Pune. Around a month ago, Umesh Patil had resigned as spokesperson of NCP over issues of unfair treatment. He told this newspaper that he had held a discussion with Sharad Pawar regarding the political situation in Solapur district. I will support the NCP (SP) candidate in my district, he said. Satara district chief of the Ajit Pawars party Sanjeevraje Naik-Nimbalkar and Phaltan NCP legislator Deepak Chavan had on Monday joined NCP (SP) in the presence of the NCP founder. Sanjeev is the brother of senior leader Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar, who had sided with Ajit Pawar last year. It is being said that Ramraje has decided to remain neutral in the Assembly election. BJP leaders Samarjeetsinh Ghadge from Kolhapur and Harshwardhan Patil from Indapur have also joined the NCP (SP) and both of them are likely to contest the Assembly election.

Modi lays foundation stone for various projects worth Rs 7600 cr in Maharashtra

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 7600 crore via video conference on Wednesday. The projects include the foundation stone laying of the upgradation of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur and the New Integrated Terminal Building at Shirdi airport. Modi also launched the operationalization of 10 Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra and inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS), Mumbai and Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) of Maharashtra. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that Maharashtra is being presented with 10 new Medical colleges and important infrastructure projects including the modernization and expansion of Nagpur Airport and construction of a new terminal building for Shirdi airport. He congratulated the people of Maharashtra for the development projects of today. Recalling his visit to Mumbai and Thane to inaugurate projects worth Rs.30,000 crore, the Prime Minister mentioned that development projects worth thousands of crores such as the expansion of Metro network, upgradation of airports, highway projects, infrastructure, solar energy and textile parks have been initiated in various districts earlier. Modi underlined that new initiatives have been undertaken for farmers, fishermen and animal keepers while the foundation stone for Wadhawan Port - Indias largest container port has also been laid in Maharashtra. The Prime Minister remarked, Never in the history of Maharashtra has development taken place at such a fast pace, on such a large scale, in different sectors. Recalling the recent recognition of Marathi as a classical language, the Prime Minister remarked that when a language gets its due respect, it's not just the words but the entire generation gets a voice. He added that the dream of crores of Marathi brethren was fulfilled with this. Modi noted that the people of Maharashtra celebrated the recognition of Marathi as a classical language. He added that he was receiving messages of happiness and gratitude from people across the villages of Maharashtra. Modi remarked that the recognition of Marathi as a classical language was not his work but a result of the blessings of people of Maharashtra. The Prime Minister underlined that the works of progress in Maharashtra were underway due to the blessings of luminaries like Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Baba Saheb Ambedkar, Jyothiba Phule and Savitribai Phule. The Prime Minister noted that the results of the assembly elections published yesterday for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir and the voters of Haryana had clearly revealed the mood of the people of the country. He added that the victory in Haryana for the third consecutive time after successful completion of two terms was historic. Modi cautioned against those who play divisive politics and mislead the voters for personal gains. He also pointed out attempts to induce fear among Muslims in India and convert them into vote bank and also expressed disdain towards those indulging in casteism in Hinduism for their benefit. Modi warned against those trying to break Hindu society in India for political gains. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the people of Maharashtra would reject efforts to break the society. In the last 10 years, the Prime Minister said that the government has begun a Maha Yajna of creating modern infrastructure for the development of the nation. Today, we are not only constructing buildings but laying the foundation of a healthy and prosperous Maharashtra, the Prime Minister said, referring to the inauguration of 10 new Medical colleges in the state to improve the lives of lakhs of people. He said that Thane, Ambernath, Mumbai, Nashik, Jalna, Buldhana, Hingoli, Washim, Amravati, Bhankdara and Gadchiroli districts would become centers of service for lakhs of people. The Prime Minister underscored that the 10 new Medical colleges would further add 900 medical seats in Maharashtra taking the total number of medical seats in the state to about 6000. Recalling his resolve to add 75,000 new medical seats from the Red Fort, the Prime Minister said that today's event is a big step in this direction. Adding that the Government had eased the Medical Education, the Prime Minister remarked that the doors to new avenues were opened for the youth of Maharashtra. He added that the priority of the government was to ensure that as many children from poor and middle class families become doctors and their dreams are fulfilled. Modi said that at one point of time, there was a huge challenge of non-availability of books in mother tongue for such specialized studies. The Prime Minister said that the Government ended this discrimination and the youth of Maharashtra would be able to study medicine in Marathi language. He added that the youth will fulfill their dream of becoming doctors, by studying in their mother-tongue. The Prime Minister remarked that the Governments effort to make life comfortable was a big medium to fight against poverty. Lambasting the previous Governments for making poverty the fuel of their politics, he added that his government has lifted 25 crore people out of poverty within a decade. Elaborating on the transformation of health services in the country, Modi said Today, every poor person has an Ayushman card for free medical treatment. He added that recently the elderly aged above 70 years were also getting free medical treatment. Modi noted that the Essential medicines were available at very low prices at Jan Aushadhi Kendras and the stents for heart patients were made cheaper by 80-85 percent. He added that the Government had also reduced the prices of medicines necessary for cancer treatment. Adding that medical treatment had become cheaper due to the increase in the number of government medical colleges and hospitals, Modi said Today the Modi government has given a strong shield of social security to the poorest of the poor. The Prime Minister emphasized that the world only trusts a country when its youth is filled with confidence. He noted that the confidence of todays young India is writing the story of a new future for the nation and highlighted that the global community sees India as a significant hub for human resources, with vast opportunities in education, healthcare, and software development across the globe. To prepare Indias youth for these opportunities, the Prime Minister informed that the government is aligning their skills with global standards. The Prime Minister mentioned the launch of various projects in Maharashtra, including the Vidya Samiksha Kendra, aimed at advancing the educational framework and the inauguration of the Indian Institute of Skills in Mumbai, where future-oriented training will be provided to align the talent of young individuals with market demands. Modi highlighted the governments initiative of offering paid internships to youth, a first in India's history, where students will receive a stipend of Rs 5,000 during their internship. He expressed happiness that thousands of companies are registering to be a part of this initiative thereby helping young individuals gain valuable experience and opening new opportunities for them. The Prime Minister said India's efforts for its youth are yielding significant results. He said that Indias educational institutions are standing on par with the top institutes globally and highlighted the growing quality of higher education and research in India as released by World University Rankings only yesterday. Modi said that the worlds eyes are now on India as the country has become the fifth-largest economy. Future of the global economy is in India, the Prime Minister remarked, noting the new opportunities brought by economic progress, especially in sectors that were once neglected for decades. He gave the example of tourism and pointed out the lost opportunities in the past to fully utilize Maharashtras invaluable heritage, beautiful natural sites and spiritual centers to develop the state into a billion-dollar economy. The Prime Minister stressed that the present government includes both development and heritage. Touching upon building a bright future inspired by Indias rich past, the Prime Minister mentioned the new terminal at Shirdi airport, the modernization of Nagpur Airport and other development projects underway in Maharashtra. He said that the new terminal at Shirdi airport will greatly benefit devotees of Sai Baba allowing more visitors from across the country and abroad. He also spoke about inaugurating the upgraded Solapur Airport which will now enable devotees to visit nearby spiritual destinations such as Shani Shingnapur, Tulja Bhavani and Kailas Temple thereby, boosting Maharashtras tourism economy and creating employment opportunities. Every decision and every policy of our government is dedicated to only one goal - Viksit Bharat!, exclaimed Modi. He added that the Governments vision for the same was welfare of the poor, farmers, youth and women. Therefore, he added that every development project was dedicated to the poor villagers, laborers and farmers. Modi highlighted that the separate cargo complex being built at Shirdi airport would help the farmers a lot as various types of agricultural products could be exported across the country and abroad. He added that farmers of Shirdi, Lasalgaon, Ahilyanagar and Nashik would benefit from the cargo complex by easily being able to transport products like onion, grapes, guava and pomegranate to the big market. The Prime Minister remarked that the government was constantly taking necessary steps in the interest of farmers such as abolishing the minimum export price on Basmati rice, removal of ban on export of non-Basmati rice, reducing the export duty on parboiled rice by half. He added that the government has also reduced the export tax on onions by half to increase the income of farmers of Maharashtra. Modi also added that the Government had decided to impose a 20 percent tax on the import of edible oils and significantly increase the custom duty on refined soybean, sunflower and palm oil to help the farmers of India to benefit with higher prices for crops like mustard, soybean and sunflower. Modi also added that the way the government was supporting the textile industry the cotton farmers of Maharashtra would be greatly benefitted. Concluding the address, the Prime Minister said that the resolve of the present government is to strengthen Maharashtra. He expressed happiness with the states pace of progress and congratulated the people of Maharashtra for all the development projects of today.

Maharashtra Cabinet Meeting Cancelled Due to Shindes Health Concern

Mumbai: Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shindes all events on Tuesday were cancelled or postponed due to his health concerns. However, the officials said that the CM will be back to work on Wednesday. A cabinet meeting was also postponed due to Mr. Shindes absence. It was supposed to be the last cabinet meeting of the Shinde government before the model code of conduct came into force in the state. The Shinde cabinet has approved more than 100 proposals in the last three cabinet meetings, including 40 decisions approved in the last weeks cabinet meeting. The same trend was expected to continue, but Tuesdays meeting was cancelled at the last minute. According to officials, Mr. Shinde has been advised complete rest and he is recuperating at his official residence Varsha in Mumbai. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has undergone eye surgery. So the doctor has advised him to take rest and special care. In the wake of the doctors advice, the CM has decided to take a break by cancelling the promotion program of Ladki Bahin Yojana under the Women Empowerment Campaign in Shirdi and the foundation laying ceremony of Onion Mahabank in Rahuri and all other scheduled programs today. However, the media is requested not to make any other arguments in this regard, CMs office said in a statement. However, sources said that Mr. Shinde experienced low blood pressure as a result of overexertion. He has been attending back to meetings and events across the state. Mr. Shinde was also scheduled to visit Solapur, where he was to participate in an event Vachanpoorti (Promise Fulfillment) at 12:30 pm. He was scheduled to depart from Mumbai airport at 11:30 am. Deputy chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar attended the event in his absence. Mr. Fadnavis also attended the function at Shirdi while Ajit Pawar skipped it due to his Jansanman Yatra scheduled earlier in Kolhapur district. Speaking at the Solapur event, Mr Fadnavis assured that the Ladki Bahin scheme will not be discontinued after the election and the government will credit installments of Rs 1,500 each for the month of October and November in advance. He termed it as a bhau beej in advance. Under the Mukhyamantri Mazi Ladki Bahin Yojana, the state government credits financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month in the bank accounts of eligible women. The state government has allocated Rs 46,000 crore to implement the scheme. Targeting the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, Mr Fadnavis said women should beware of some step brothers trying to stall welfare schemes. He claimed that Anil Wadpalliwar, the official election in-charge of state Congress president Nana Patole, and Congress leader Sunil Kedar approached the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court seeking stay on the Ladki Bahin (beloved sister), Lek Ladki (beloved daughter) schemes and 50 per cent discount on bus tickets for women, claiming these initiatives are a waste of money. As long as your real brothers are sitting in Mumbai (Mahayuti alliance), we will never allow the discontinuation of these initiatives, he said.

AIMIM Proposes to Join MVA, Seeks 28 Assembly Seats

Mumbai: Hyderabad-based-All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has shown a willingness to join the oppositions alliance for the forthcoming Vidhan Sabha polls in Maharashtra. The decision has been made after consultation of state leaders with AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi. Former MP and party leader Imtiaz Jaleel said the AIMIM has sent a proposal to the presidents of the Congress and NCP (SP) seeking 28 Assembly seats to contest. We (the opposition parties) should come together to ensure BJPs defeat. We do not want the Mahayuti government in the state, he said. Jaleel made it clear that the seats they have proposed to contest are all Muslim-dominated. They (the MVA) will field their candidates in Muslim-dominated constituencies, which will lead to division of votes between them and the AIMIM and it will ultimately help the BJP, he added. The list of constituencies from which the AIMIM is seeking to contest the assembly polls in Maharashtra includes Dharavi, Byculla, Mumba Devi, Versova, Andheri West, Chandivali, Mankhurd, Anushakti Nagar, Kurla, Kalina, Bandra East, Bandra West, Bhiwandi West, Bhiwandi East, Mumbra-Kalwa, Dhule, Malegaon Central, Pune Cantonment, Solapur Central, Akola, Balapur, Akola West, Washim, Amravati, Nanded North, Nanded Central, Aurangabad Central, and Aurangabad East. The AIMIM leader said that the letter seeking alliance with the Congress and NCP (SP) has been drafted. We drafted a letter after consulting AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and it has been sent to the Congress and NCP (SP). The AIMIM leader also said the proposal has been sent only to the Congress and NCP (SP), as they still do not agree with (the policies of) the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena. The Shiv Sena (UBT) have recently become secular, but we do not agree with their stand on various issues. Hence, we have approached the Congress and the NCP (SP). If they could join hands with a party that has recently become secular, why cant the AIMIM enter into an alliance with the MVA? he said. We have given a proposal for 28 Muslim-dominated constituencies, and we can give a good fight on these seats, Jaleel said. However, he added that the AIMIM has only listed the constituencies and it can contest on fewer seats as well. Elections to the 288-member Maharashtra assembly are likely to be held in November. In the current assembly, the BJP is the single largest party with 103 MLAs, followed by Shiv Sena 40, NCP 41, Congress 40, Shiv Sena (UBT) 15, NCP (SP) 13 and others 29. The AIMIM has two MLAs while some seats are vacant. It is unlikely that Shiv Sena (UBT) will agree with the inclusion of the AIMIM in the MVA. Though the Uddhav Thackeray-led party is part of the secular alliance, it continues to claim that it has not abandoned Hindutva as it does not want to lose its core voters. Besides, the MVA already includes several parties, such as Congress, NCP(SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, Communist Party, Shetkari Kamgar Paksha and the Republican Organization. The alliance is already struggling with accommodating each of the constituents. According to sources, AIMIMs proposal may not get any response from Congress and NCP(SP).

Mumbai Railways: Special Trains Extended, Over 80 Suburban Timetables Revised

The Central Railway has extended the services of several special trains, providing hundreds of additional trips for smoother travel. In addition, they have revised the schedules for over 80 suburban trains on the Mumbai Main Line. Reports indicate that 83 suburban trains will now operate under the updated timetable. Extended Special Train Services: Pune-Harangul Daily Special (Train No. 01487/01488) with a total of 184 trips. Solapur-Tirupati Weekly Special (Train No. 01437/01438) offering 26 trips. Pune-Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus Kolhapur Daily Special (Train No. 01023/01024) with 184 trips. Nagpur-Madgaon Bi-weekly Special (Train No. 01139/01140) providing 52 trips. Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Solapur Weekly Special (Train No. 01435/01436) with 28 trips. Khandwa-Sanawad 5-Days a Week Special (Train No. 01091/01092) operating 130 trips. Dadar-Gorakhpur 4-Days a Week Special (Train No. 01027/01028) with 106 trips. Dadar-Ballia Tri-weekly Special (Train No. 01025/01026) offering 78 trips. Badnera-Nashik Daily Unreserved Special (Train No. 01211/01212) with 184 trips. Solapur-Daund Daily Unreserved Special (Train No. 01461/01462) providing 184 trips. Solapur-Kalaburagi Daily Unreserved Special (Train No. 01463/01464) with 184 trips. Timetable Revision for Over 80 Trains: The Indian Railways has also revised the schedule of more than 80 trains across the Central Railway zone. These changes will take effect from October 5, 2024. Central Railway covers five divisions: Mumbai, Pune, Bhusawal, Solapur, and Nagpur. Additionally, 21 trains that previously started or ended at Dadar will now operate up to Parel. Trains originating or terminating at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) will be shifted to Dadar to reduce the operational load on CSMT. Indian Railways to Operate 6,000 Special Trains for Festive Season Delhi Airport Set to Introduce India's First Air Train by 2027 Safety Incidents on Indian Railways: Iron Rods Recovered in Bathinda and Gas Cylinder in Kanpur

Police seize drugs worth Rs 43 lakh in Nirmal

Adilabad : The excise enforcement special task force (EE-STF) police raided a house and godown and seized 3.3 kg alprazolam and 728 kgchlorohydrate valued at Rs 43 lakh in Dwarakanagar of Nirmal on Thursday. EE-STF superintendent Pradeeprao said the police action followed intelligence inputs from senior officials in Hyderabad. Police arrested G. Srinivas Goud in this connection and booked him under PD Act. Alprazolam was used in the manufacturing of spurious toddy. The STF found that one Solapur Srinu supplied alprazolam and Roop Singh of Rajasthan was the chlorohydrate. Both were absconding.

Striking for identity and inclusion

It has been over three weeks since the Dhangar community in Maharashtra has started a fast-unto-death agitation in Pandharpur for a Scheduled Tribe reservation, claiming they are the Dhangad community already listed in the Constitution. Vinaya Deshpande Pandit visits Solapur district to understand the political ramifications of the States second largest community in the upcoming Assembly elections

Modi Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs 11,200 Crore In Maharashtra

The prime minister also inaugurated the revamped Solapur Airport, which would significantly improve connectivity,

PM Modi inaugurates multiple projects in Maharashtra via video conferencing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Solapur Airport and Bidkin Industrial Area in Maharashtra through video conferencing.

PM Modi to launch projects worth 11,200 crore for Maharashtra on September 29

The Prime Minister will inaugurate various projects such as the Pune Metro section from the district court to Swargate, Bidkin Industrial Area, and Solapur airport, and will also lay foundation stone for the Swargate-Katraj extension of Pune Metro Phase-1, and for a memorial for Savitribai Phule at Bhidewada.

PM Modi To Launch Projects Worth Rs 11,200 Crore For Maharashtra

Modi will inaugurate the Solapur airport as well which will significantly improve connectivity, making Solapur more accessible to tourists, business travellers and investors.

Prime Minister Modi to unveil projects worth Rs 11,200 crore in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate, and dedicate various projects in Maharashtra on Sunday. The event includes the inauguration of the Pune Metro section from District Court to Swargate, completing Phase-1 of the project. Other highlights include the dedication of Bidkin Industrial Area and the inauguration of Solapur Airport.

Maharashtra: Revamped Solapur Airport Set For Launch With Rs 65 Crore Upgrade, DGCA Grants Operational Licence

Dhangars demand ST status, hold protest rally

After the delay in passing a GR, the Dhangar community intensified their protest by blocking roads in several districts in Maharashtra, including Beed, Solapur, Kolhapur, Nashik, Pandharpur, and Akola.

Revanth to Campaign for MVA in Maharashtra

Hyderabad : Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with ministers and leaders, is set to campaign in Maharashtra for the upcoming Assembly elections in support of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has started election preparatory meetings in Maharashtra and has requested Telangana leaders to join the campaign after Dasara in October. The MVA comprises Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Shiv Sena (UBT). As part of the campaign strategy, the AICC has launched training programmes for hundreds of Congress activists from Telangana who have have been assigned election duties in Assembly constituencies with a notable presence of Telangana-native voters. The undivided Adilabad and Nizamabad districts border Maharashtra, and many residents from these districts have deep social and family connections with regions like Nanded, Yavatmal, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, and Solapur. A significant number of people from Adilabad and Nizamabad have also settled in these parts of Maharashtra. Congress leaders anticipate the announcement of poll dates in October with the elections expected to take place in November 2024. Congress Lok Sabha member from Bhongir Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy attended an election preparatory meeting in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, on Monday. He told Deccan Chronicle, Nearly 6,000 activists participated in the meeting, with around 2,000 being Telangana natives, primarily from Adilabad and Nizamabad districts. They were trained on campaign strategies and assigned booth-level responsibilities to engage with voters and rally support for the MVA. Kiran Kumar Reddy added that the Congress high command had called on key Telangana leaders, including the CM and ministers, to actively participate in the Maharashtra election campaign post-Dasara featuring public meetings and roadshows.

Conspiracy to overturn train once again in Kanpur

Kanpur: Once again a case of conspiracy to blow up a train has come to light in Kanpur Dehat of Uttar Pradesh. A major accident was averted when an LPG cylinder was found on the railway track. This incident took place near Perambur railway station of Prayagraj division of Northern Central Railway, where a small gas cylinder was found lying on the track just before a goods train passed by. Accident averted due to alertness of loco pilot: The loco pilot of the goods train saw the cylinder in time and stopped the train, thus averting a major accident. This place is located in Kanpur Dehat district. Railway police and security forces have reached the spot and started investigation. SP of Railway Protection Force said that an empty 5 kg LPG cylinder was found lying on the track. RPF and local police are investigating this matter. Conspiracy to blow up Kalindi Express: Earlier, on September 8, a conspiracy was hatched to blow up the Kalindi Express in Kanpur. A cylinder filled with LPG gas was placed on the way of this train going from Prayagraj to Bhiwani, which collided with the train and caused a loud noise. Petrol, matchsticks, and gunpowder were also recovered from the spot. The NIA, UP ATS, police and GRP are investigating this case. Conspiracy at other places too: After the Kanpur incident, conspiracies to overturn goods trains were also exposed in Ajmer in Rajasthan and Solapur in Maharashtra on September 10. In Ajmer, large blocks of cement were placed on the track, while in Solapur a large stone was found in the cement. In both the cases, the accident was averted due to the alertness of the loco pilot. Sabarmati Express accident: Earlier, on August 17, 22 coaches of the Sabarmati Express derailed on the Kanpur-Jhansi route. The cause of the accident is believed to be a boulder hitting the engine. Investigation is also underway on this. Amit Shah Urges End to Three Family Rule in Jammu and Kashmir Elections Union Home Minister Amit Shah said this about terrorism Amit Shah's rally in Jammu and Kashmir, people have great hope

Samithi objects to setting up toll plaza at Ganjimutt for four-lane Bikarnakatte-Sanoor NH 169 Mangaluru Solapur highway

NHAI appears to be in a hurry to collect toll despite not even 50% of the widening work is not complete, according to Surathkal Toll Gate Virodhi Horata Samithi

Epic Energy inks pact with Niva Ecotech to set up 25 MW solar park

NEW DELHI, Sept 2: Epic Energy Ltd (Epic) on Monday said it has inked a pact with Niva Ecotech to set up a 35 MWp (25 MW) solar park in and around Solapur. Epic Renewable Projects Pvt Ltd is a 100 per cent subsidiary established by Epic Energy Ltd for the purpose of setting up solar parks in India. We are very excited about the first venture to be executed in collaboration with Niva, Pranav Chhatre, Director, Epic Renewable Projects [] The post Epic Energy inks pact with Niva Ecotech to set up 25 MW solar park appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

5 sugar mills linked to leaders of ruling parties to get Rs 487 cr funds from Maharashtra govt

The Maharashtra cooperation department has revised its list of beneficiaries for margin funds, dropping five cooperative sugar mills linked to opposition leaders and replacing them with mills associated with BJP and NCP politicians. This decision, made after the Lok Sabha elections, allocates Rs 487 crore in funds to the new mills, including those in Latur, Sangli, Ahmednagar, and Solapur districts.