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‘I Am Fighting For Maharashtra, Not For My Selfishness’: Uddhav Thackeray At Mahavikas Aghadi Rally

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Mahavikas Aghadi has blown trumpet for the upcoming Vidhansabha election on Friday. Its grand mega rally named ‘ Mahavikas Aghadi Padadhikari Melava, Nirdhar Vijayacha’ was conducted at Shanmukhananda auditorium at sion where all the senior leaders of UBT Shivsena, Congress and NCP SCP were present. A collective decision to defeat the current Mahayuti government was taken during the rally. An appeal was also made to all alliance party workers to fight collectively to win maximum seats and throw the corrupt government from power. Interestingly, Uddhav Thackeray made it clear his stand on the Chief Minister post. He said that he is willingly ready to extend support if Congress and NCP declares their candidate for CM post.. He said that he has no greed for the CM post but he wants to defeat the current corrupt and unconstitutional government. Uddhav also took potshots at Congress and NCP saying no one should defeat each other’s candidates to become CM of their parties. But neither Nana Patole nor Sharad Pawar made any statement on Uddhav Thackeray’s stand. The Uddhav statement has importance because from the last few days news has been run that MVA is fighting for CM post.

” I am fighting for Maharashtra not for my selfishness.”  Uddhav warns  “We should not defeat each other’s candidates in the election to make our Chief Minister. During the Shiv Sena-BJP government we had defeated each other’s candidates by not supporting each other and stayed away from forming the government. such activities should not happen in our case. If you want your CM then declare right now and go ahead.” Said Uddhav. 

Uddhav also made his stand clear on the waqf properties issue. Uddhav said that none of the waqf property and religious places properties should be given to contractors, businessmen and friends of the government. ” We will not allow you to usurp the lands of waqf and any hindu religious places in Maharashtra.”  Uddhav also demanded a joint parliamentary committee on the title of the Ayodhya temple land.

The fifty thousand Yojana doot scheme of the government is a sheet loot of people’s money. Sisters are getting rupees one thousand five hundred  but doots who will create awareness of the scheme will be given rupees ten thousand.  Uddhav also appeals MVA alliance workers to become doot of MVA and spread what MVA government did during its tenure and what current Mahayuti government is doing since last two years. 

Uddhav took potshots at the supreme court chief justice and said ” I am sure we (UBT and NCP) will get justice in this life or next life on the petition filed in the supreme court to take back our government and parties. When we had asked SC for early dates for hearing they warned us not to give directions to them.” Then we are requesting you by folding our hands to give us justice in our next life.” Uddhav also said : He further said “The Chief Justice was giving an example of Bangladesh to highlight the importance of democracy. Uddhav said when we turn back to the past, we see ‘Ramshastri Prabhune’ who was famous for delivering pure justice.”

Uddhav also criticised the government over not solving the Maratha reservation issue and instigating  Uddhav said we all MVA parties are ready if the union government brings a bill to extend the maximum limit of the reservation. 

Apart from that Sharad Pawar said the crisis over the country and the constitution has not been over yet.  Government is trying to curtail the rights of agitation on the roads. He also appealed to MVA party workers to support MVA candidates like their own party candidate and help to change the government to protect the constitution and the country. ” State governments want to introduce ‘ Jansuraksha Law’ under the law no one can do agitation on the roads. The jail term for the year six to seven years is being made in the law but fortunately our alliance parties vehemently opposed the law and that was kept pending in the assembly.” said Pawar.

Pawar also criticises Modi for not attending a parliament to answer the questions of the opposition.  Pawar also expressed his disappointment for not giving a respectable place to Rahul Gandhi, opposition leader of the Lok Sabha during the Independence day at Lal Quila. 
During the rally Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, Nana Patole, Prithviraj Chavan, Jayant Patil, Supriya Sule, Aaditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, Naseem Khan, Jitendra Awhad, Anil Deshmukh Priyanka Chaturvedi and almost all the important leaders were present during the rally.

Supriya Sule NCP SCP MP said that the political environment of Delhi has been changed. Now, opposition party MPs are behaving like ruling party MPs. The Union ministers are running aways from the parliament when opposition leaders start asking questions. Mumbai Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad demanded white paper of  the BMC in the last two years when the administrator is looking after the government. NCP leader Jayant Patil also exposed state government policies. He alleged road work  of six thousand kilometers is a scam. He also criticised Alibaug for Vasai road work. 

State Congress President Nana Patole criticised Modi and Shah “Bharatiya Janata Party has earned money through corruption. Two leaders sitting in Delhi are robbing Maharashtra as an ATM. They are trying to make Maharashtra poor. President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee Nana Patole has said that after defeating the BJP alliance in the assembly elections, we will close this ATM of Modi-shah and use the money of Maharashtra only for the people of Maharashtra.” He added.

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Thane Crime Branch Seizes ₹1.69 Crore Worth MD Powder; Man Arrested While En Route To Mumbra

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The Thane Crime Branch Unit One has arrested a man for allegedly possessing over 1 kilogram of MD powder, valued at ₹1.69 crore, which he intended to sell in Mumbra. The accused has been identified as Mohanlal Joshi alias Sharma, a resident of Kudus village in Wada, Palghar.

According to officials, acting on a tip-off received on July 18, a team was deployed near the Mumbra bypass flyover bridge, where the suspect was expected to arrive. The man was intercepted in his car en route to Mumbra. Upon searching the vehicle, the police discovered and seized 1.209 kilograms of MD powder, with an estimated value of ₹1,69,26,000.

He was taken to the police station, and a case was registered against him under the relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

An investigating officer from Thane Crime Branch Unit One said they are currently probing the source of the contraband and its intended recipients. Efforts are also underway to determine how many others may be involved in the case. Further investigation is ongoing.

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Air India Flight From Kochi Veers Off Runway While Landing At Mumbai Airport Amid Heavy Rains

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Mumbai: A major tragedy averted on Monday as Air India flight, AI2744, from Kochi veered off runway at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport amid heavy rains in the city. All passengers are reported to be safe.

As per Air India’s spokesperson, the flight experienced heavy rain during landing, resulting in a runway excursion. The aircraft was taxied safely to the gate. All passengers and crew members deboarded the flight. The aircraft has been grounded for checks.

The hard landing reportedly caused damaged to the primary runway. Repair works are currently underway. Three tyres burst during the landing and the engine of the aircraft likely to have been damaged, Emergency teams were deployed to control the situation.

Visuals Of The Damaged Plane:

“An incoming aircraft from Kochi experienced a runway excursion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai at 09.27 hours on 21 July 2025. CSMIA’s emergency response teams were immediately activated to manage the runway excursion,” a spokesperson for CSMIA said, as quoted by the media house.

“All passengers and crew are safe. There are minor damages reported to the airport’s primary runway – 09/27. In order to ensure continuity of operations, the Secondary Runway 14/32 has been activated. At CSMIA, safety always remains our highest priority,” the CSMIA spokesperson added.

Mumbai Rains:

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Monday, throwing normal life out of gear. Waterlogging was reported in several areas, leading to traffic disruption, especially in western and central suburbs. Local train services were also affected due to heavy showers. Local trains on the harbour line were reportedly running 20-25 minutes late.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more rains in the city during the week as the monsoon activity intensified. On Tuesday, moderate rainfall and overcast skies are expected, along with occasional thunderstorms. The overall temperature will remain mild, although humidity levels may remain steady.

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Mumbai HC Acquits All Convicted in 2006 Train Blasts Case; Death Sentences Overturned

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Mumbai | July 21, 2025 — In a landmark verdict, the Bombay High Court has acquitted all 12 individuals previously convicted in the 2006 Mumbai local train serial bomb blasts case, reversing the 2015 judgment of the MCOCA special court which had handed out death and life sentences.

The case (G.R. No. 05/2006, MCOCA Special Case No. 21/2006) pertains to the horrific series of bomb blasts that rocked the Western Railway suburban trains in Mumbai on July 11, 2006, killing over 180 people and injuring more than 800.

On September 30, 2015, the special MCOCA court had sentenced:

  • 5 accused to death,
  • 7 accused to life imprisonment,
  • while 1 accused was acquitted.

Following standard procedure, the death sentences were referred to the Bombay High Court for confirmation, and the convicted individuals filed appeals challenging their sentences.

A division bench of Justice Anil Kilor and Justice S. G. Chapalgaonkar heard the matter extensively from *July 2024, with final arguments concluding on *January 27, 2025.

On July 21, 2025, the High Court delivered its judgment:

  • Rejected the death reference,
  • Allowed the appeals of all convicted individuals,
  • Set aside the 2015 convictions and sentences passed by the MCOCA special court.

Representing the Government of India and the state of Maharashtra were Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Raja Thakare and Special Public Prosecutor Chimalkar, who argued for upholding the original verdict.

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Maharashtra, has stated that it is currently analyzing the High Court’s detailed judgment. Consultations are underway with legal experts and special prosecutors to determine the next course of legal action, which may include an appeal to the Supreme Court.

The verdict has sparked significant public and legal interest, as it not only impacts one of the most devastating terror incidents in Mumbai’s history but also raises serious questions about the prosecution’s evidence and investigation.

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