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Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi, discusses Maharashtra growth and infrastructure

Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi, discusses Maharashtra growth and infrastructure

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed various issues related to the state’s development. In a post on social media platform X after the meeting, Fadnavis said he briefed the Prime Minister on the progress and status of several projects and development works underway in Maharashtra. The Maharashtra Chief Minister also said he sought guidance from PM Modi on a range of matters concerning the state. “Called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. Sought his guidance on various subjects pertaining to Maharashtra’s development. I also briefed him on the progress and status of many works and projects of Maharashtra,” Fadnavis said in the post. Fadnavis says meeting with PM was encouraging Fadnavis described the meeting as motivating and expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister. “Meeting the Prime Minister is always motivating and invokes positive energy. Very grateful,” he added. No further details regarding the projects discussed during the meeting were immediately disclosed. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis meets Amit Shah On Wednesday, Maharashtra Chief …

Jarange warns Maharashtra govt ahead of indefinite hunger strike from May 30

Jarange warns Maharashtra govt ahead of indefinite hunger strike from May 30

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Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday warned that the Maharashtra government would be responsible if he suffers health complications during his planned indefinite hunger strike, which he said would begin under the open sky amid extreme summer heat from May 30, reported PTI. Jarange, who has been spearheading the Maratha reservation movement in Maharashtra, said he had already given the state government enough time for discussions and implementation of the community’s demands. The activist has set a May 29 deadline for the government to distribute Kunbi caste certificates in the Marathwada region. Jarange warns of indefinite fast without shelter Addressing reporters at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, the Maratha reservation activist said this phase of the agitation would be more intense than his previous protests, reported PTI. “I have already given enough time for discussions. Now the time has come to take a tougher stand. If I die due to heatstroke, the chief minister and the government will be responsible,” Jarange said. He announced that he would sit on the indefinite fast directly …

Rajya Sabha bypolls for Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu seats to be held on June 18

Rajya Sabha bypolls for Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu seats to be held on June 18

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The Election Commission of India on Friday announced by-elections to two vacant Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The vacancies arose following the resignations of two sitting members from the Upper House earlier this month, according to a press note issued by the Commission. Vacancies created after resignations of MPs The Maharashtra seat fell vacant after the resignation of Sunetra Pawar on May 6. Her tenure in the Rajya Sabha was originally scheduled to continue till July 4, 2028. The second vacancy is from Tamil Nadu following the resignation of C. Ve. Shanmugam on May 7. His term was set to continue until June 29, 2028. The Election Commission said the bypolls are being conducted to ensure representation for both states in the Upper House for the remainder of the members’ terms. Notification to be issued on June 1 According to the schedule announced by the poll panel, the notification for the by-elections will be issued on June 1. The last date for filing nominations has been fixed as June 8, while scrutiny …

Beed by-election: Wife of slain sarpanch loses bypoll; Swarupanand Deshmukh wins

Beed by-election: Wife of slain sarpanch loses bypoll; Swarupanand Deshmukh wins

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In a closely watched by-election in Maharashtra’s Beed district, the wife of slain sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh was defeated in the race for the sarpanch post in Massajog village, reported the PTI. The result was declared on Wednesday following counting at the Kaij tehsil office. Returning Officer Santosh Karajwankar confirmed that Swarupanand Deshmukh secured victory by a margin of 92 votes. Ashwini Deshmukh, widow of the murdered sarpanch, had contested the election amid expectations of a sympathy wave. However, the electorate opted for Swarupanand Deshmukh, overturning the outcome of the previous election. In the last sarpanch poll, Santosh Deshmukh had narrowly defeated Swarupanand by just nine votes. Winner promises development and justice After the victory, Swarupanand Deshmukh said the mandate reflected people’s aspirations for development. He stated that while the election had been won, efforts to secure justice for the late Santosh Deshmukh would continue, adding that those responsible for the killing must be held accountable. Murder that triggered bypoll The by-election was necessitated after Santosh Deshmukh was brutally murdered on December 9, 2024. He was …