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After Congress’ Defeat In Haryana, Ally Shiv Sena (UBT) Gets Upper Hand In Maharashtra, Gives ‘Reality Check’ Messages As Assembly Polls Near

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After Congress' Defeat In Haryana, Ally Shiv Sena (UBT) Gets Upper Hand In Maharashtra, Gives 'Reality Check' Messages As Assembly Polls Near

In 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party recovered from a 10-year-long electoral doom and slumber, which boosted the party’s morale. Amid expectations that Congress will have an easy win in Haryana, the BJP registered a historic win and is about to form a government for the consecutive third time. After the Congress’ defeat in Haryana, the effects will be seen in the soon-to-be-announced Maharashtra assembly elections. Congress’ ally, Shiv Sena (UBT) have started giving ‘reality checks’ messages.

In the Lok Sabha, the Congress emerged as the largest party in Maharashtra, followed by its MVA alliance party Shiv Sena (UBT). However, now after Congress’ poor electoral performance in Haryana, the Sena UBT have got a upper hand in Maharashtra ahead of assembly elections.

The Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) have been claiming the chief minister’s post, if they win in Maharashtra. Congress workers unofficially projected Nana Patole as the next CM, while Sena projected former CM, Uddhav Thackeray.

With the political development after Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir results, the Shiv Sena (UBT) have started making attacking statements against Congress, hinting that its bargaining power in Maharashtra has decreased.

On Tuesday, Sena UBT’s Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturdevi commented that the Congress party weakens in a direct contest with BJP and that the grand-old party should rework its elections strategies. While, today (Wednesday) Sena UBT MP Sanja Raut targeted the Congress saying the there was no INDI Alliance, and Congress party thought it could win on its own strength without any alliance, but failed. The statement hinted the Congress’ dependency on its alliance partners.

In Maharashtra, the Congress emerged as the largest party by winning 17 seats in the Lok Sabha, with Shiv Sena (UBT) following with 9 seats. The MVA alliance is yet to announce it’s seat-sharing formula for the 288 assembly constituencies in Maharashtra, however, the alliance says that formula has been finalised. It is too be seen, how the political developments after Haryana elections affects Maharashtra politics.

Meanwhile, after Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi’s comments over Congress’ poll strategy and electoral performance in Haryana, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the alliance partners should speak to them directly instead of media.

“I would like to remind that the Congress was the number 1 party in Maharashtra during the Lok Sabha elections. There is a coalition dharma in alliance and any talks should take place between partners and not through the media,” said Ramesh, without naming the Sena UBT leader.

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Mumbai: Unidentified Body Of Man Chopped Into 7 Pieces Stuffed In Plastic Boxes Found Near Gorai Beach; Probe On

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Mumbai: The dismembered body of a man, estimated to be between 25 and 40 years old, was discovered in several plastic boxes on the side road which goes to Gorai Beach in Mumbai on Sunday.

Upon receiving the information, police arrived at the scene and took the body into custody. It was later sent for a post-mortem examination. The body has not yet been identified, and a case has been registered.

According to police, on Sunday, a male body was found near Picxy Hotel, Babar Pada, Gorai, Borivali West. The body was cut into seven parts and packed in four plastic boxes. The deceased, believed to be between 25 and 40 years old, was wearing dark blue jeans and black shoes. His right hand bore tattoos.

A resident named Santosh Shinde, 55, from Mira Road, informed the Gorai police after learning about the incident. The Gorai police recovered the body from Shefali village in the Babarpada area.

A forensic team is currently investigating the case, and inquiries are ongoing in the vicinity of the incident location. Police have stated that the recovered body remains unidentified. The Gorai police have registered a case, and further investigation is underway.

A special team has been formed to investigate, and information is being gathered from CCTV footage and nearby police stations to assist in identifying the body.

A police officer said that the body was sent to Bhagwati Hospital for a post-mortem. “We can’t conclude anything immediately, as we are still investigating the matter,” the officer said.

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‘I Am Only CM In Maharashtra Who Doesn’t Own A House In Mumbai’: Devendra Fadnavis

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Nagpur: Addressing a public rally ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections, BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made an emotional appeal to the voters highlighting that despite been the Member of Legislative Assembly for 25 years, he does not own a house in Mumbai and is a proud Nagpurkar. Fadnavis is contesting from Nagpur South West, his hometown, where he is sitting MLA from 2009.

“I never thought for myself. I also did not start any businesses, educational institutions or medical colleges. For 25 years, I have worked only for society and did public works. I am glad to say that out of 20 Chief Ministers Maharashtra had, I am the only Chief Minister who does not own a house in Mumbai. I own house in Nagpur and I am a proud Nagpurkar,” Fadnavis said in an election rally.

Devendra Fadnavis was the CM of Maharashtra from 2014 to 2019 when the BJP – Shiv Sena (undivided) was in power, and was the second CM in Maharashtra to complete full term. When the Mahayuti formed its government in 2022, Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde became the CM and Fadnavis took charge as his deputy. Fadnavis currently resides in his official residence ‘Sagar Bhunglow’ in Mumbai’s Malabar Hill.

For the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections, BJP fielded Fadnavis from Nagpur South West, his hometown, from where he three-term sitting MLA. The BJP this time is contesting with alliance partners Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP.

With the elections less than a week away, all parties and political leaders have intensified their campaigning. With the campaign at last stages, the leaders are making emotional appeal to voters. With both Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) releasing their election manifesto, several promises are made to public.

This will be the second direct fight between Mahayuti and MVA after 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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Mumbai Cops and Poll Squads Seize 1.95 kg of Gold Worth Rs 1.43 Crore in Dahisar

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Mumbai: Cops, poll flying squads seize 1.95 kg of gold worth Rs 1.43 cr in Dahisar

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, enforcement agencies in Mumbai’s Dahisar have seized 1.95 kg of gold valued at Rs 1.43 crore.

During a routine inspection at Avdhoot Nagar in Dahisar West, the Static Surveillance Team No. 9, led by Yatin Dhondekar and under the guidance of Returning Officer Sheetal Deshmukh of the 153-Dahisar Assembly Constituency, successfully confiscated 1.95 kg of gold valued at Rs 1.43 crore.

The seizure was part of routine surveillance measures designed to prevent the unauthorised movement of precious metals and unaccounted cash.

This significant operation underscores the SST’s commitment to curbing illegal transactions of cash, precious metals, and liquor in the region, aimed at preventing undue influence on voters during the election period.

The Model Code of Conduct was enforced in the state on October 15 ahead of the polls scheduled to be held on November 20.

Voting for the 288-member Maharashtra assembly will be held on November 20 and counting on November 23.

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