The upcoming Maharashtra election on November 20 will see friendly contests among allies of the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in 29 out of 288 assembly seats. The MVA allies will be facing challenges, especially with smaller parties from the INDIA bloc also in the mix. The ruling Mahayuti partners BJP, Shiv Sena, and…
The RSS-inspired Lok Jagran Manch is actively campaigning in Maharashtra ahead of the assembly elections, urging people to vote in larger numbers and be cautious of those spreading rumors about the Constitution, reservation, and SCs and STs. The organization is emphasizing the need to stop ‘land jihad, love jihad, religious conversion, stone-pelting, and riots’. RSS…
Chhagan Bhujbal, a Maharashtra minister, denied joining the BJP-led alliance to avoid investigation by the Enforcement Directorate. He clarified that the case against him was closed when he was part of the previous government and he joined forces with the BJP for the development of his constituencies. His response came after claims in a book…
During the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, voters in Mumbai will receive up to 20% discounts at select shops, restaurants, and multiplexes by showing their inked finger. This initiative is aimed at encouraging voter turnout and was organized after discussions with various trade associations. The Election Commission also launched a voting awareness campaign called `Utsav Nivadnukicha,…
The Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, strongly condemned derogatory remarks made against women during the campaigning for the Maharashtra Assembly polls. He directed officials to take stern action against those making such comments and emphasized the importance of respecting the honour and dignity of women in political discourse. Kumar urged all candidates and party leaders…
The NCP is upset about an ad from the MVA coalition that they claim defames Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The ad, featuring a character resembling Pawar, criticises his policies and promises. The NCP has filed a complaint with the Mumbai Police, accusing the ad of spreading misinformation and damaging Pawar’s reputation. They believe the…
Top sources have revealed that MVA allies like the NCP and Shiv Sena are unhappy with Rahul Gandhi’s column criticizing the corporate sector. After facing criticism, Gandhi clarified that he is pro-jobs, pro-business, and anti-monopoly. The BJP also criticized him for attacking the royalty. His allies were uncomfortable with the message sent out by his…
In a recent interview, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole challenged Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis to a debate on reservations and the Constitution. He claimed that the BJP is worried about losing power in Maharashtra and that Fadnavis is the party’s face, not Eknath Shinde. The MVA has promised financial support to women and unemployed youth,…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar campaigned for party candidate Nawab Malik in Mumbai, despite strong opposition from the BJP. Malik, who was arrested by the ED in 2022, has been nominated by Pawar as the NCP candidate for the Mankhurd-Shivajinagar assembly constituency. Despite allegations of links with the underworld, Pawar defended Malik and highlighted…
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray unveiled his party’s manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly polls, promising to scrap the controversial Dharavi redevelopment project, extend free education to male students, and stabilize essential prices. The manifesto also includes plans to build temples dedicated to Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in every district, implement the Old Pension…