Maharashtra
Aaditya Thackeray urges Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to upgrade Pune, Nashik airports
Mumbai: Former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray wrote a letter to Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Civil Aviation, requesting him to consider developing new airports in Palghar district and Fardapur near Ajanta Caves. He also urged Scindia to look into development of Pune and Nashik airports. Aaditya Thackeray saying, “I have written to the Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia, placing on record requests for development of new airports in Palghar Dist. and Fardapur, and clarity for airports of Pune and Nashik.” The Shiv Seva [UBT] leader added, “I hope he takes up the development of these 4 airports, as it will help give a boost to development and support passenger connectivity, industry, agriculture and tourism.”
Aaditya Thackeray writes letter to Jyotiraditya Scindia
In his letter dated March 3, Thackeray scion invoked that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Budget speech this year had said that 50 airports, helipads, ports will be developed or upgraded in India. He urged Scindia to put Maharashtra in priority area of development for Civil Aviation department. “During the presentation of the “Budget 2023″ presented by Hon’ble Finance Minister, we heard a mention of 50 airports/helipads/ ports to be developed/ upgraded in India. We were delighted to hear of this announcement, as it would surely usher in progress. However, the absence of details has led to hope and confusion, at the same time. I write to you, urging you to put Maharashtra in the priority area of development for the Civil Aviation department,” he wrote. He said that while he was a minister in Maharashtra government, he pushed ahead several key projects including Palghar Airport and developing airfield in Fardapur. He said that Mumbai will need a third airport over the next 10 years and one must be built in Palghar district. He said this airport will cater to Mumbai’s needs, support growing urban population in the district and the industrial belt.
Thackeray scion on Palghar airport, Fardapur airfield
“It will be a source of revenue earner for the State of Maharashtra, if this airport turns to be a cargo hub, passenger airport as well as parking opportunities for planes,” he wrote in the letter on Palghar airport. Elaborating on having an airfield in Fardapur, he wrote, “An airfield in Fardapur, another project that the MVA Government was exploring, could help us boost the local connectivity and bring this site on the global map of Buddhism. We were exploring to work on this project with the Tourism & Culture Department of the Govt of Maharashtra, and, also have countries that are a part of the global Buddhist cultural heritage, support this project.”
Seeks development of Maharashtra’s civil aviation
Apart from the aforementioned projects, he requested the minister to look into expansion of Pune airport and development of Nashik airport. “Sir, all these issues, I bring to your notice as a citizen of Maharashtra, wanting the state to prosper and further propel the growth of our great nation, India. I have only mentioned a few of Maharashtra’s multiple points of potential and roadblocks in the sector of civil aviation, directly linking it to industry, agriculture, tourism growth. I hope you will take cognizance of my humble requests and give justice to Maharashtra’s civil aviation needs,” he wrote in his letter.
Maharashtra
Special NIA Court Allows Activist Gautam Navlakha To Visit Ailing Sister
The special NIA court on Thursday permitted activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to travel to Delhi for two months to be with his ailing elder sister.
Navlakha had approached the court for modification of the bail order granted last year, which restricted his movement to city limits.
The prosecution opposed the plea, apprehending that he may influence witnesses or skip the trial.
The court ruled out these possibilities and allowed the plea but with several conditions. Navlakha has been asked to furnish details of his mobile phone number on which video call facility is available, furnish his travel details, and deposit his passport in the court before leaving the city.
Maharashtra
Party Rebels Contesting Against MVA Candidates To Face Six-Year Suspension: Congress Leader Ramesh Chennithala
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday said all the party rebels contesting against the official candidates of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have been suspended for six years.
In a press conference, Chennithala stated that district units have been directed to compile a list of rebels still in the race for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls and issue notices to them.
“There will be no friendly contests. All rebels running against the MVA’s official candidates have been suspended,” said Chennithala, the All India Congress Committee in-charge of Maharashtra.
In some constituencies, despite official candidates from both Mahayuti and MVA, candidates from allied parties have been fielded. In other areas, friendly contests are happening. Several leaders have filed nomination papers after rebelling.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Devendra Fadnavis Refers To Sharad Pawar As ‘Owner Of Fake Narrative Factory’; Slams Opposition Over Claims About Industries Leaving State
Mumbai: In a scathing attack on Sharad Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis referred to the NCP leader as the “owner of a fake narrative factory” during an election rally in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Fadnavis accused Pawar and opposition leaders of spreading false information about industries leaving Maharashtra for Gujarat, attempting to tarnish the state’s image. He made it clear that Maharashtra remains the top choice for investment, with 52% of the country’s foreign investment flowing into the state.
Addressing a rally in support of Mahayuti candidate Shankar Jagtap, Fadnavis emphasized that Maharashtra is strong industrially and that the information being spread by the opposition is misleading. He stated, “Our government has made Maharashtra an ideal destination for investment.” According to Fadnavis, reports suggesting a shift in the state’s industrial landscape were false and intended solely to mislead the public.
Fadnavis Targets Supriya Sule
Fadnavis also targeted NCP MP Supriya Sule, calling her the “manager of the fake narrative factory.” He accused Sule of spreading incorrect information about IT companies leaving Hinjewadi, a major IT hub in Pune. Fadnavis stressed that both Maharashtra’s industrial and IT sectors are strong, and any challenges faced were the result of the difficulties encountered during the tenure of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. He labeled Sule’s statements as incorrect and harmful to the state’s progress.
Fadnavis also responded to criticism of Uddhav Thackeray’s “Ladki Behin Yojana” . He said that Thackeray’s approach, focused on opposition for the sake of it, was disconnected from the needs of ordinary people. Fadnavis clarified that the scheme would provide financial aid and educational opportunities to thousands of girls across Maharashtra.
Concluding his speech, Fadnavis reassured the audience about job creation under the BJP government. He announced an ambitious goal of generating employment opportunities for 10 lakh youths and promised to rejuvenate Maharashtra’s economic stability. He urged voters to be cautious of the “fake narratives” being spread by the opposition and to trust in the state’s economic progress.
Throughout the rally, Fadnavis highlighted BJP’s transparency and development-oriented policies, portraying the opposition’s tactics as a strategy to promote “fake narratives” and undermine the state’s growth.
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