Malegaon, Correspondent: Malegaon city has received major positive news from Mumbai. Within the next 8 to 10 days, a sub-office of the Waqf Board will be inaugurated in Malegaon in the presence of Education Minister Dada Bhuse, Waqf Board Chairman, and local MLA Mufti Ismail Qasmi.

Until now, people of Malegaon had to travel to Aurangabad, Nashik, and other cities for registration and management of mosque, madrasa, khanqah, and graveyard properties, facing several difficulties. The establishment of this sub-office has been a long-standing demand of Malegaon citizens.

This achievement has been made possible through the continuous efforts of Mufti Ismail Qasmi, Advocate Momin Mujeeb, AIMPLB Secretary Maulana Umrain Rehmani, AIMIM Chief Barrister Asaduddin Owaisi, Minister Dada Bhuse, and MP Dr. Shobha Tai Bachhav. Over the last two months, several meetings were held in Mumbai with Minority Affairs Minister Manikrao Kokate and departmental secretaries, where repeated representations were submitted.

During a recent meeting, Minister Kokate directed the CEO of the Waqf Board to look into the matter of excessive taxation on Waqf income. As per the July 5, 2023 Government Resolution, Waqf properties are supposed to be charged 2% tax, but currently 7% tax along with ₹1,000 penalty per year is being collected. Minister Kokate assured that this will be reviewed in the upcoming meeting, with a positive indication that the state may soon finalize the 2% rate.

Another major development came for the city’s youth. A ₹200 crore proposal has been submitted under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) for the development of a modern sports complex at Aziz Kalu Stadium in Malegaon. Once approved, construction will begin soon, providing the backward city—home to nearly 1.5 million people—with much-needed sports and recreation facilities.

In addition, Waqf Board has approved a scholarship scheme of ₹1 lakh per student for economically weak minority students pursuing PhD. Eligible students can approach the offices of **Khalid Sikandar or MLA Mufti Ismail Qasmi at Darul Khair for further details.

The joint efforts of community leaders, politicians, and social activists—particularly Advocate Momin Mujeeb, Mufti Ismail Qasmi, Barrister Asaduddin Owaisi, Minister Dada Bhuse, Dr. Shobha Tai Bachhav, and Maulana Umrain Rehmani were crucial in bringing these announcements closer to reality.

Mumbai: On the occasion of Dussehra, five different rallies will be held in the state, including those of Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde.

Heavy rains have caused huge damage to agriculture in many places in the state. Marathwada has been hit the hardest by the rains. Against this backdrop, Dussehra rallies of various leaders and parties will be held in the state tomorrow. Dussehra rallies have special importance in the state’s politics.

The Vijayadashami programme of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is also organised in Nagpur.

While rallies of both the Shiv Sena factions will be held in Mumbai. BJP leader and Minister of Environment Pankaja Munde will also hold her Dussehra rally at Bhagwan Gad in Ahilyanagar district. Pro Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil will also hold a rally at Narayangad tomorrow.

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) party’s Dussehra rally 2025 will be held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park, also known as Shivtirth in Dadar.

The party chief Uddhav Thackeray’s speech will be the main attraction, and party insiders said that he is likely to sound the bugle for the upcoming election to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and other local bodies in the state.

He is also expected to step up the attack against the MahaYuti government, especially for its handling of the present natural disaster caused by heavy rains and floods in Marathwada and other parts of the state.

The party took to X to announce Thursday’s rally, “Thoughts of Thackeray, Voice of Maharashtra, Dussehra Gathering 2025. The torch of Maharashtra’s welfare will blaze right here!”

On the other hand, Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena’s Dussehra rally will be held at NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon instead of Azad Maidan. Shinde, in his post on X, said, “This year’s Dussehra rally on the farmers’ bund. The venue has changed, tradition is not.”

Shinde is expected to fire a fresh salvo against his former boss and Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray while outlining the party’s plan to win the BMC elections as a key ally in the MahaYuti.

The Shiv Sena Dussehra rally has been a tradition for the past 58 years. In 2006, due to heavy rains on Dussehra day, the Shivaji Park ground was covered with mud and due to this, the rally was cancelled that same year, while in 2009, it was postponed due to the model code of conduct for the assembly elections.

In the two years 2020 and 2021, due to the Corona crisis in the state and the country, the Dussehra rally was held in a closed hall at the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Memorial. However, after the Shinde group split from Shiv Sena in 2022, separate Dussehra rallies of the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray group and the Shiv Sena Shinde factions are being organised.

BJP leader Pankaja Munde’s Dussehra rally will be held at Bhagwan Gad. Her rally is important amid ongoing protests for pro-Maratha and OBC reservations.

The pro-Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil will address at Narayangad in Beed district. Jarange-Patil, who called off his protest in Mumbai last month, is pressing for the implementation of the government resolution issued early September with regard to providing Kunbi certificates to the Maratha community members.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is completing 100 years of its formation. In this context, the rally organised by the RSS on the day of Dussehra will have special significance. On the day of Dussehra, the Sangh performs Shastra Pujan. After this, there will be a speech by Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat.

Mumbai, October 01: Sri Lotus Developers & Realty Limited has announced a strong start to the quarter, with its newly launched ultra-luxury residential projects The Arcadian in Juhu and Amalfi in Versova securing a combined ₹130 crore in bookings within the first week of launch.

The Arcadian in Juhu, with an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹700 crore, contributed ₹92 crore to the initial bookings.

Amalfi in Versova, inspired by a contemporary Mediterranean lifestyle, achieved ₹38 crore in bookings during its launch week. With a GDV of ₹300 crore, the project offers a distinctive living experience blending design, location, and lifestyle amenities.

Commenting on the response, Anand K. Pandit, Chairman & Managing Director of Sri Lotus Developers & Realty Limited, said:
“We are delighted with the overwhelming response. Achieving ₹130 crore in bookings within a week is a testament to the strength of Mumbai’s ultra-luxury housing market and the trust that homebuyers place in our brand. Our projects are thoughtfully crafted spaces that bring together design, community, and luxury.”

Building on this momentum, the company is preparing to launch its next development, Project Varun in Bandra, in Q3 FY26. Pandit added:

“With the upcoming launch, we are set to carry forward the strong momentum of FY25 into FY26, which we expect to be a defining year marked by significant growth in both pre-sales and revenues.”

Incorporated in 2015 (formerly AKP Holdings Limited), Sri Lotus Developers & Realty Ltd. is a Mumbai-based real estate developer specializing in luxury and ultra-luxury residential as well as premium commercial projects, with a strong focus on redevelopment in Mumbai’s western suburbs.

The company has completed four projects aggregating over 4.2 lakh sq. ft. of carpet area, with five ongoing and eleven upcoming developments covering ~25.5 lakh sq. ft. of carpet area and ~18.7 lakh sq. ft. of saleable area.

Currently, Sri Lotus Developers has a strong presence in Juhu and Andheri West, with expansion plans into South Mumbai, Central Mumbai, Bandra, and Versova.