Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Transport Minister and Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik on Thursday remarked that there is nothing wrong if Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray, party leaders Aaditya Thackeray and Sanjay Raut “are seen travelling together in Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s car anytime soon”.Speaking to IANS, Pratap Sarnaik said: “If tomorrow, Sanjay Raut, Aaditya Thackeray, or Uddhav Thackeray were to travel in Eknath Shinde’s car, it should not be viewed as something wro…
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Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced in the Legislative Assembly that a high-level inquiry will be conducted into alleged malpractices, tax evasion, and irregularities within the state’s Regional Transport Office (RTO). Responding to a question raised by MLA Vijay Wadettiwar, Fadnavis stated that the matter has been discussed with the Transport Minister, and the issues raised by the house members have been taken seriously.Responding to the discussion, Trans…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions over controversial remarks and threats directed at media persons by Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Dina Patil, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and the party’s chief leader Eknath Shinde took a firm stance on Thursday, asserting that any insult to journalists is absolutely unacceptable.He reprimanded Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Dina Patil and explicitly advised him to tender an unconditional apology to the media community.The development follows severe backlash over…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Jaykumar Gore on Wednesday assured the Legislative Assembly that there is no shortage of funds for the Gharkul (Housing) Scheme and that disbursement of instalments to beneficiaries will not be stopped under any circumstances. He announced that the government has set a target to build 15 lakh houses in the state within the next year.Responding to a question raised by member Sameer Kunawar and supplementary queries from Nilesh Rane, Ra…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) In a major relief for Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employees, the state government has announced a significant salary and allowance hike. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday made the announcement during the ongoing monsoon session of the state legislature, a move widely welcomed across the corporation.Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Minister Sarnaik detailed the financial benefits approved to safeguard the welfare and rights of the MS…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Congress on Monday reacted to the ongoing political developments under the banner of ‘Operation Tiger’, alleging that attempts to pressure elected representatives into switching parties through intimidation, coercion, or investigative agencies are unconstitutional. Speaking to IANS, Congress MLC Bhai Jagtap said, “Our constitutional and democratic system is founded on elections, which are a crucial pillar of democracy. If elected representatives are being pressured thro…
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Transport Minister and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) Chairman, Pratap Sarnaik, on Monday said that State Transport (ST) buses remain an essential public transit service for citizens in rural areas, and maintaining this service while ensuring financial stability is a key challenge ahead for the corporation.Against the backdrop of rising fuel costs, a proposal for a passenger fare hike is under consideration; however, fares will not be increased immedia…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has directed the Cyber Crime department to lodge FIRs against Ola, Uber and Rapido over alleged illegal bike taxi operations in the state.The minister further clarified that app-based mobility platforms Ola, Uber and Rapido continue to operate in the state as we sought legal action against their alleged unauthorised bike taxi services.The clarification came after reports circulated on social media claiming that the services o…
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), popularly known as the ‘Lal Pari’, is facing a fresh financial crisis following a recent spike in fuel prices. Maharashtra Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman, Pratap Sarnaik, on Friday, indicated that the corporation may be forced to hike ticket fares to offset an estimated annual burden of approximately Rs 125 crore.The minister’s statement comes after the central government on Friday increased the prices of pe…
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) In a move to curb rising road accidents and instil traffic discipline from a young age, the Maharashtra government on Friday announced the development of 60 ‘Traffic Gardens’ across the state. These gardens will be named in honour of the late Shiv Sena leader Dharmaveer Anand Dighe.State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik shared details of the ambitious proposal prepared by the Transport Department.According to the plan, each traffic garden will span approximately one acr…