Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen the administrative and expertise-based representation in local self-government, the Maharashtra State Cabinet has approved the appointment of co-opted members to Zilla Parishads (ZP) and Panchayat Samitis. The decision was made by the state cabinet at its meeting held late Thursday evening. This decision brings rural local bodies in line with Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils, which already have a provision for nominating experts and exper…
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Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday took a swipe at the BJP-led Mahayuti, saying that despite a flood of money in the recent local and civic body elections, it could not break the wall of loyalty. He urged party activists not to be discouraged and to stay ready for future battles, as people are still looking towards them with hope.He was speaking to the party’s elected members, after the elections to the 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis proved th…
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) The Maharashtra NCP chief Sunil Tatkare on Monday said that the party has made a significant surge in the elections held for the 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis, adding that it is a tribute paid by the people to former president and Deputy Chief Minister late Ajit Pawar. “This victory is a tribute paid with gratitude by the people to the work and tireless efforts of our late leader and the state’s former Deputy Chief Minister, Ajitdada Pawar,” Tatkare said, …
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the people of the state have once again shown their faith and trust in the Mahayuti following its performance in the election to the 12 zilla parishads and 125 panchayat samitis. The BJP has once again emerged as the largest party in 12 Zilla Parishads. And it is now clear that the Mahayuti will come to power in these 12 Zilla Parishads. He emphasised that the mandate is a green light for the government to acce…
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) The campaign for the elections to the 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis across the state ended on Thursday.Voting will take place on Saturday from 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., and the counting of votes will be held on Monday, February 9.With the campaign period over, political parties and candidates are now prohibited from publishing or broadcasting advertisements through print, electronic, or social media.Elections are being held for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchay…
Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Due to the three-day state mourning declared following the untimely death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the schedule for the remaining phases of the general elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis has been revised. Voting, originally scheduled for February 5, will now take place on February 7. Consequently, the counting of votes has been moved from February 7 to February 9, said the State Election Commission (SEC) in a statement.The SEC…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 28 (IANS) The Governor of Odisha, Hari Babu Kambhampati, and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, among several other dignitaries from the state, expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing away of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday.Taking to his official X handle, Kambhampati wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the reports of the aircraft incident involving the plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and ot…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu expressed her condolences following the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who tragically died in a plane crash on Wednesday. The former world champion said she now regrets not visiting Baramati, despite the NCP chief invitations on multiple ocassions. Amid ongoing elections to the Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis, Dy CM Ajit Pawar was travelling from Mumbai to Baramati to attend a public meeting. The incident…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Many who’s who from the entertainment industry mourned the loss of Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, who passed away in a tragic plane crash at his hometown, Baramati, at the age of 66. Actor Sanjay Dutt took to his Instagram Stories and shared that he was left shocked and sad after the tragic loss.”Shocked and saddened by this tragic loss. He was one of the most dynamic leaders, leaving behind a lasting impact. My deepest condolences to the family and…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday expressed grief over the passing of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in Baramati.Taking to the social media platform X, Gautam Adani recalled meeting with the NCP leader just a month ago in Baramati and reminisced about his commitment to building up the nation and the state.“Deeply saddened by the passing of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar. Just a month ago, we stood toget…