New Delhi: Following a lengthy wait for the vacant Vice President’s position due to former VP Jaideep Dhankar’s unexpected resignation, former Maharashtra governor and senior politician, CP Radhakrishnan, was sworn in as Vice President of India this morning alongside NDA party members, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and President Droupadi Murmu.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister has extended warm congratulations to CP Radhakrishnan on his successful swearing-in as Vice President of India. In a message posted on social media, the Deputy CM lauded Radhakrishnan’s victory with majority expressing confidence that he will discharge his duties with dignity, vision, and commitment.

“CP Radhakrishnan won with a huge majority and today he had a very impressive oath-taking ceremony and I was able to attend this oath-taking ceremony. I sincerely congratulate the Vice President, Honorable C P. Radhakrishnan. I wish him all the best.”

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde further stated, “Even after reaching such a big position. C. P Radhakrishnan who has taken the post of Vice President as a multi-faceted leader with a very simple lifestyle and amiable nature and high thinking. He also has experience of parliamentary work and therefore by staying in this position in the true sense, he will increase the dignity and respect of this position and we are also proud of this. And in the real sense, his long career of the last many years will benefit the development of the country and the progress of the country. And so I once again sincerely congratulate him.”

Shinde further urged for constructive collaboration among political parties, recalling Radhakrishnan being Governor of Maharashtra, “He came to Maharashtra as the Governor, and at that time we had told him that you have come to Maharashtra. Maharashtra is lucky. Now you have become the Vice President from Maharashtra. Therefore, Maharashtra is lucky. And you have taken the oath of the Vice President as the Governor of Maharashtra. Therefore, you are lucky,” Deputy CM further added.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, who was also present at the oath ceremony of Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, presented his warm wished on X post stating, “Heartiest congratulations to Hon. Shri CP Radhakrishnan ji on taking oath as the 15th Vice President of India! Your vast experience, dedication to public service, and commitment to the nation will further strengthen our democracy. During your tenure, the Upper House will continue its journey of achieving new milestones in public welfare and national progress. Wishing you a successful tenure!”

When Deputy CM Shinde was asked about Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s absence to the oath ceremony of Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, he stated that MP Praful Patel had shown his presence, marking everyone from NDA was present in the ceremony. Praful Patel showed up in place of has Ajit Pawar had pre-planned program in Raigad.

Maharashtra Deputy CM was also asked about Former VP Jagdeep Dhankar’s presence at the event, after a lot of rumours had been circulating over his sudden absence from media presence since the sudden resignation, Shinde stated, “Jagdeep Dhankhar was also a former Vice President. So as per protocol, everyone was there.” Citing everyone needed according to the protocol had been present at the oath ceremony.

Latur: Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil has said the construction of two government hostels, with a capacity of 100 students each, in Latur district will boost education for those belonging to the underprivileged sections.

Patil laid the foundation stone of the hostel buildings, to come up in Chakur taluka, on Wednesday.

The initiative aims to provide quality educational facilities to the economically weaker and marginalised students, helping them achieve academic excellence, he said.

Patil reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring justice and equal opportunities for all sections of the society.

The two-storey buildings will have residential rooms, dining hall, modern library and study areas, and Rs 15 crore have been sanctioned for each of the two facilities.

Mumbai, Sep 11: Maharashtra Guardian Minister for Mumbai Suburbs Ashish Shelar on Thursday said that more than 25,000 buildings in the metropolis, which have long been denied Occupation Certificates (OC), will soon be regularised under a new government policy.

The move, which comes ahead of the upcoming civic polls, will be a huge relief to lakhs of Mumbaikars who have been living in these structures for years, but were technically considered “unauthorised occupants”.

The decision was taken during a meeting of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), urban development department, revenue department and the co-operation department, he said.

“A policy is being framed to grant OCs to buildings constructed under the Development Control Regulations of the BMC, as well as projects of MHADA, SRA and other authorities. For several reasons, these had not received the certificates,” Shelar said.

These problems arose due to loopholes in past rules or mistakes committed by developers, he said. “The urban development department will implement a new policy from October 2 to resolve such issues and grant OCs in a simplified manner,” the minister added.

Shelar said that buildings where OCs had been withheld due to technical or administrative lapses during construction, floor space discrepancies, “setback issues” or changes in regulations would now be eligible for relief.

“Even in cases where developers have failed to hand over the required flats or spaces to the authorities, residents will not be penalised. The process will be transparent and conducted online,” he said.

The minister urged housing societies to take the initiative in applying for OCs. “Societies can apply jointly or individually for a part-OC under the new policy. If an application is submitted within the first six months, no penalty will be imposed. However, in cases of additional FSI (floor space index) usage, the applicable premium will have to be paid,” Shelar stated.

Thanking Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and officials for taking the “pro-people” decision, he said, “I appeal to all Mumbaikars to avail of this opportunity from October 2 onwards.”