Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the display of Tipu Sultan’s portrait in the office of the Malegaon Deputy Mayor intensified on Monday, with Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi defending the former ruler of Mysore as a “freedom fighter” who “bravely fought” against the British.The political dispute erupted after Shiv Sena workers belonging to the Eknath Shinde faction entered the Malegaon Municipal Corporation premises and demanded the immediate removal of the portrait f…
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Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Monday said that with the conclusion of municipal elections and the appointment of new Mayors in several locations, the era of administrator-led governance has ended, making way for the rule of elected representatives. However, it claimed that the transition has been marred by allegations of “unethical power grab and erosion of democratic values”. In a scathing attack on the BJP, the Thackeray camp in the party’s mouthpiece ‘…
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) At least seven people suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out due to a gas cylinder blast in the Malad area of Mumbai on Tuesday morning, officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) disaster management cell said. The incident occurred at a chawl located at Malvani Gate No. 8, near A.C. Masjid and beside Bharat Mata School in Malad West. According to officials, the incident was reported at around 9.25 a.m. The BMC’s Mumbai Fire Brigade first received …
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Both daughters of ex-gangster and former MLA Arun Gawli lost the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Geeta Gawli and Yogita contested from the Byculla area of Mumbai on the ticket of the Akhil Bharatiya Sena (ABHS) founded by Arun Gawli.While Geeta, a three-time corporator of the BMC, lost the election from Ward No. 212, her sister Yogita lost the election from Ward No. 207. Geeta lost to Samajwadi Party candidate Amrin Shezad Abrahani. Yogita, contesting he…
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) As Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray raised objections over the functioning of the State Election Commission, particularly regarding the use of removable ink, the Shiv Sena on Friday refuted the allegations, stating that there was no issue with the ink. The party said that a similar fake narrative was created during the Lok Sabha elections as well. Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande said, “Th…
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) As the counting of votes for the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra began on Friday, the Shiv Sena expressed confidence in a strong performance, and said that the outcome of elections has remained consistent, whether it is the Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha or municipal corporation polls. Speaking to IANS, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC said the public has shown strong support for the Mahayuti alliance.“Whether it is the Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha or municipal corporation electio…
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) The otherwise largely peaceful voting for the 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, was marred by violence, technical failures and voter list anomalies.Jalgaon emerged as a major flashpoint during the polling process. Reports surfaced of a firing incident in Chalisgaon in Jalgaon district during polling hours.Local authorities and police were deployed to maintain order as an investigation into the perpetrators began. Voters and candida…
Thane, Jan 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that people across the state will vote for development. Speaking to reporters, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, “People across Maharashtra will vote for development. They want development and progress. They do not want disputes, delays, or retaliation. We are fighting these elections with the agenda of comprehensive development.”He further said that there is tremendous enthusiasm among people on th…
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) With just 12 days remaining for the 29 Municipal Corporation elections in Maharashtra, the State Election Commission (SEC) has launched a high-level inquiry into the “unopposed” election of 69 candidates across the state. The SEC has initiated this move as it is mandatory to submit detailed reports presented by the District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners about the elections, and only after that, the poll panel examines and decides whether to declare the concerned can…