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Shiv Sena defeats UBT rival by 83 votes in Parbhani-Hingoli MLC election

Shiv Sena defeats UBT rival by 83 votes in Parbhani-Hingoli MLC election

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Shiv Sena candidate Saeed Khan on Monday defeated Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) nominee Vivek Navandar by 83 votes in the election to the Parbhani-Hingoli local authorities constituency of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, an election official said told news agency PTI.  The counting of votes for the June 18 elections to 11 seats in the legislative council was conducted on Monday. Voting held in 11 constituencies The biennial elections were initially announced for 17 seats, including one bypoll. However, polling was required in only 11 constituencies after candidates of the ruling Mahayuti alliance secured unopposed victories in six seats. The Mahayuti alliance comprises the BJP, the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the NCP faction headed by Sunetra Pawar. Saeed Khan secures decisive victory In the Parbhani-Hingoli local authorities constituency, Khan secured 242 votes, while Navandar received 159 votes. Independent candidate Sushilkumar Deshmukh polled 56 votes. According to officials, eight of the total 465 votes cast were declared invalid, reported PTI.  Counting continues for other MLC seats The Parbhani-Hingoli result was …

BJP leaders urge Jarange to not go on fast in the sun; activist firm on decision | Mumbai News

BJP leaders urge Jarange to not go on fast in the sun; activist firm on decision | Mumbai News

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A day before activist Manoj Jarange Patil began his proposed indefinite fast over the Maratha quota issue, senior BJP minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and MLC Prasad Lad appealed him to not go ahead with it. In a social media post on Friday, Lad said, “It is my sincere appeal to my brother to not protest in this scorching heat. We value you and your work for the cause of Marathas. If the government fail to address your demands, I will be first to give up my MLC post.” दादा मी येतोय …शब्द पाळायला येतोयसोबत उपसमिती अध्यक्षाला घेऊन येतोय…. पण एक भाऊ म्हणून मला शब्द हवा आहेया तापलेल्या उन्हात स्वतःला त्रास करून घेऊ नये..स्वतःचे पाय आणि अंग पोळवून घेऊ नये..मुळात उपोषणच आता प्रकृतीला झेपणार नाही. आपल्या अपेक्षा पूर्तीसाठी आम्ही येत… pic.twitter.com/CL5enL2kXg — Prasad Lad (@PrasadLadInd) May 29, 2026 Jarange has announced to begin the indefinite fast from May 30 in Antarwali Sarati village of Jalna district, about 400 km from Mumbai, over the community’s “unfulfilled” demands. He has decided to fast under the blazing sun without …

Congress announces road blockade protest on May 26

Congress announces road blockade protest on May 26

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Amid mounting anger among onion growers across Maharashtra over the sharp fall in onion prices, the Congress will stage a massive ‘rasta roko jan aakrosh’ protest in Solapur on Tuesday under the leadership of MLA Praniti Sushilkumar Shinde. Shiv Sena (UBT) slams Maharashtra government Last week, the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) accused the Maharashtra government of remaining indifferent to the plight of onion farmers, who are reeling under severe financial stress due to the continuous decline in prices, reported IANS.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Rohit Pawar seeks CID probe into alleged link between Ashok Kharat and Ajit Pawar plane crash

Rohit Pawar seeks CID probe into alleged link between Ashok Kharat and Ajit Pawar plane crash

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NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Tuesday called for a detailed investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into the alleged involvement of Nashik-based godman Ashok Kharat in the fatal plane crash that claimed the life of his uncle, Ajit Pawar, reported PTI. Speaking to reporters in Pune after visiting the CID office, Pawar claimed there were preliminary indications suggesting a possible connection between Kharat and the incident. He urged authorities to interrogate the self-styled godman as part of a broader probe, reported PTI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Get out of here’: Stuck in traffic, woman confronts BJP minister at Mumbai rally | Video | Mumbai News

‘Get out of here’: Stuck in traffic, woman confronts BJP minister at Mumbai rally | Video | Mumbai News

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2 min readUpdated: Apr 22, 2026 08:45 AM IST A woman lost her cool and confronted Maharashtra’s Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajanon on Tuesday after being stuck in the traffic for long due to the BJP demonstrations in support of the women reservation bill that failed the Lok Sabha test last week. In a video from the area, now gaining traction on social media, a woman is seen engaging in a heated interaction with the minister asking him to leave (along with the protesters) the site and speak at a maidan (open ground). “Get out of here,” she could be heard shouting. VIDEO | Maharashtra: A lady stuck in traffic lost her cool during BJP’s protest over Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam on a road of Mumbai earlier today. (Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/JaETeVppiT — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 21, 2026 As the BJP voiced support for Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and demanded its effective implementation, rally caused heavy traffic snarl in Mumbai’s Worli area. “Did you not understand? What …

Sunetra Pawar oath ceremony LIVE: Ajit Pawar’s wife set to be Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy CM

Sunetra Pawar oath ceremony LIVE: Ajit Pawar’s wife set to be Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy CM

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January 31, 2026 10:15 No idea about Sunetra Pawar being sworn in as Maharashtra Deputy CM, says Sharad Pawar ​​ No idea about Sunetra Pawar being sworn in as Maharashtra Deputy CM, says Sharad Pawar Sunetra Pawar swearing-in: NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar said that he was unaware of Ajit Pawar’s wife being being sworn in as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister. ​​ Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sharad Pawar says he knew nothing about development| India News

Sharad Pawar says he knew nothing about development| India News

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Sunetra Pawar oath taking ceremony live updates: Days after Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash, his wife Sunetra Pawar is said to be taking oath as deputy CM in his place. Sunetra Pawar oath taking ceremony live updates: Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister on Saturday, becoming the first woman to hold the post, according to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders familiar with the developments. She is expected to succeed her husband, Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash earlier this week. However, NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar on Saturday claimed that discussions had been underway regarding a reunification of the two NCP factions, scheduled for February 12. He also said that he was not aware of Sunetra Pawar taking over the key role, adding he had was not part of the discussion on it. As party sources said Sunetra Pawar is likely to be chosen as the leader of the NCP legislature party before taking oath later in the …

In setback to Mahayuti, 2 leaders join Sena (UBT) ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls

In setback to Mahayuti, 2 leaders join Sena (UBT) ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls

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Ahead of the Assembly polls, BJP leader from Sindhudurg district Rajan Teli and NCP leader from Solapur Deepak Salunkhe joined the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena UBT on Friday. Teli, who was considered close to former Union Minister and BJP’s Lok Sabha MP from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Narayan Rane, is likely to contest against state education minister Deepak Kesarkar, who is part of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena. Teli joined the Sena UBT in the presence of party president Uddhav Thackeray, who welcomed him in the party fold stating that he has returned to party after 18 years. Teli said he worked hard for the BJP for the past 10 years but was facing troubles after Rane and his family joined the BJP. Teli was one of the leaders from undivided Shiv Sena, who quit the party along with Narayan Rane. He was also the BJP in-charge of the Sawantwadi assembly segment. Citing reports about the likely switch of Rane’s son Nilesh to the Shinde-led Shiv Sena to contest in the Maharashtra assembly polls, Teli said he …

CNN News18 Townhall 2024 | Devendra Fadnavis: Undermined Fear Being Instilled In Minorities | N18V

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Devendra Fadnavis faces a critical moment ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls. With the BJP’s recent losses, internal debates continue over his leadership. Some speculate he may be moved to a central role in Delhi, while others hold him accountable for recent setbacks. His influence on the upcoming electoral strategy remains pivotal​ Source link