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Aurangzeb is BJP’s new Shivaji, says Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena in Saamana

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Mumbai, March 19: Amid the clamour for the demolition of Aurangzeb’s grave, Shiv Sena(UBT) on Wednesday attacked the BJP, saying that it nowadays considers the Mughal emperor more important than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

“Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s rule was based on religion and it was about taking everyone along. This idea was not acceptable to the BJP earlier and is not acceptable even now. Actually, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj were never symbols of the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or the BJP. Now they are saying ‘Jai Shivaji’, and ‘Jai Sambhaji’ as per convenience. Therefore, Aurangzeb is BJP’s new Shivaji,” said Shiv Sena (UBT) in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ editorial

“No one will glorify Aurangzeb in Maharashtra. Here only Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will be hailed. Therefore, after the release of the film ‘Chhavaa’, organisations like RSS, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal and neo-Hindutva elements of BJP showed political fury against Aurangzeb’s grave and spoiled the atmosphere of Maharashtra. Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal threatened to protest demanding complete destruction of Aurangzeb’s grave. They announced the plan to start Kar Seva to remove the tomb. They are comparing Aurangzeb’s grave with Ayodhya’s Babri Masjid. These people are saying that like Babri, Aurangzeb’s grave will also be destroyed,” the editorial reads.

“For this, these people have started gathering spades, shovels, crowbars, JCBs, bulldozers. This is just a plain drama. There is no need to do this drama to remove Aurangzeb’s grave. Aurangzeb is under the grave and he will never get up and come out. The grave is currently being protected by the central security forces. Since this grave is under the Archaeological Survey of India, their father is sitting in the Delhi Centre. The Centre should immediately remove this security and withdraw the status of the protected monument given to the grave so that this land will be freed and the possibility of conflict will end. There will also be no need for Kar Seva here,” says Saamana

The editorial says, “At the time of Babri Masjid, there was a Congress government at the Centre. Kalyan Singh’s BJP government was in Uttar Pradesh. That is why there was conflict. Today, there is Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre and CM Devendra Fadnavis in Maharashtra. Both are from the BJP. Also, Fadnavis has the experience of Kar Seva in Ayodhya. Therefore, PM Modi, CM Fadnavis, Mohan Bhagwat, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, these five people should dig Aurangzeb’s grave under government orders with spades in their hands. This will stop riots in Maharashtra and calm the minds of fanatics,” reads the editorial while taking a swipe at the BJP and RSS.”

“It has been seen time and again that Chief Minister Fadnavis only gives speeches but does not actually take any concrete action. Riots broke out in Nagpur over Aurangzeb’s grave. There were attacks on the police. Incidents of arson took place in Nagpur. Nagpur has a history of 300 years. There have never been riots in these 300 years. So why has this controversy erupted now? Fadnavis says that these rioters were outsiders. What were the police doing until the outside rioters came to the city and created a ruckus? Were the Home Ministry’s informers sleeping?”

Voicing concern over the crimes taking place in the state, the Shiv Sena(UBT) mouthpiece writes, “The series of extortion and murders in Beed has not ended. Riots also took place in Parbhani. Neo-Hindutvaists sparked riots at the festival of Holi in Konkan. State ministers give speeches that increase religious hatred and the Home Minister is sitting idle. This is not called governing a state.”

Further stepping up attacks against BIP, the editorial says, “Therefore, the villain Aurangzeb, who Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj fought against and buried in Maharashtra, has to be eliminated first along with his grave. If the villain is eliminated, the ‘hero’ Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj will also be eliminated automatically, this is their trick.”

“In the Lok Sabha, BJP MP from Bargarh, Odisha, Pradeep Purohit publicly said, ‘Our Shivaji is Modi. Modi was Chhatrapati Shivaji in his previous life.’ So now the BJP has given birth to a new Shivaji and for this, they have a plan to eliminate the original Shivaji. Then if Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is to be eliminated, first Aurangzeb’s grave will have to be demolished. Meaning history will be destroyed automatically. This is exactly what is seen happening in Maharashtra,” claims the editorial.

“The glorification that is being done by declaring PM Modi as Chhatrapati Shivaji is terrible. Do Chhatrapati’s descendants Udayanraje Bhosale (Shrimant) and Shivendraraje Bhosale (Shrimant) approve of Modi’s glorification of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?” Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj brought unity to Maharashtra. Today Maharashtra is divided and burning in the name of religion. If you find a copy of the Quran anywhere, return it with respect, this is what Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s order letter says. But in Nagpur, verses from the Quran were burned. In Rajapur, an attempt was made to incite riots by throwing Holi wood in the mosque. Arson in the name of Aurangzeb started in Maharashtra. Aurangzeb buried 400 years ago, has been brought back to life again. Because a new ‘Shivaji’ is growing in the ‘stomach’ of the BJP. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, please forgive us,” says the editorial.

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Action Following Fraud FIR: MHADA Cancels NOC, BMC Issues ‘Stop Work’ Notice for Madiyar Mansion

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MUMBAI: Following the registration of an FIR involving serious allegations of fraud and forgery, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) have cracked down on the ‘Madiyar Mansion’ building located in the Mandvi division. MHADA has cancelled the No Objection Certificate (NOC) previously granted to the project, while the BMC’s Building Proposal Department has issued a ‘Stop Work Notice’ to halt all construction activity.

Strict Directives Issued by MHADA
The official order issued by MHADA explicitly states that:
No further administrative permissions, amendments, or approvals will be granted to the project in the future.

To avoid any future legal or administrative complications, instructions have been issued to immediately halt all ongoing work at the construction site. Note: Despite the initial FIR being registered, construction up to the 7th floor (Ground + 7) had reportedly continued at the site.

8 Registered Documents Under Scrutiny for Forgery
Following the FIR, the Sub-Registrar of Assurances had registered 8 documents related to the property. Taking note of the fraud allegations, the Sub-Registrar’s office sent an official letter to the local police station stating that these 8 documents are based on forged paperwork and should not be recognized or used anywhere.

Background of the Case
The alleged fraud surrounding this property came to light on February 2 this year, when the complainant, Mohammad Rafique Usman Pudinawala, lodged an official complaint alleging fraud and forgery.
Based on his complaint, the Paydhonie Police Station registered an FIR under relevant sections against the following individuals:
Mariyam Mahboob Kodia
Hussain Kodia
Yusuf Ibrahim Supariwala (Builder)
Following MHADA’s strict action, further investigations into other administrative aspects and the potential involvement of officials are expected to accelerate.

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Tansa Lake, which supplies water to Mumbai, is full.

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Mumbai: Tansa Lake, one of the seven lakes supplying water to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) area, overflowed today (July 22, 2026). The BMC’s Hydraulic Engineer Department reported that the lake started overflowing at 8:51 am today. Out of the seven lakes supplying water to the BMC area, Vihar Lake started overflowing at 9:00 pm on July 7, 2026. Soon after, on the same day, July 7, 2026, Tulsi Lake also started overflowing at 11:43 pm. Now Taunsa Lake has also started overflowing since this morning. As a result, as of July 22, 2026, three of the seven lakes supplying water to the BMC area are overflowing. The water level in the reservoirs has increased rapidly due to continuous, heavy rains in the catchment areas for the past few days. As per the measurements taken at 6:00 am today, the total water storage in all seven lakes is 61.90 per cent of their total capacity. Tansa Dam is located in Shahpur taluka of Thane district and is one of the few dams in the country that are built with stone masonry. The maximum water storage capacity of Tansa Lake, which is flowing since today, is 14,508 crore litres (145,080 million litres). Last year, Tansa Lake started flowing at 5:40 pm on July 23. Earlier, it started flowing at 4:16 am on July 24, 2024. On July 26, 2023 at 4:35 am; on July 14, 2022 at 8:50 pm; and on July 22, 2021 at 5:48 am. Earlier, on August 20, 2020, it started flowing at 7:05 pm.

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Tansa Dam is one of the longest dams in the world with a length of 2,743.20 meters.

Year of construction: 1892

Daily supply: 455 MLD (million litres per day)

Contribution to total water supply: 11.00%

Location: 106 km from Mumbai

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Shinde pays emotional tribute to Ajit Pawar on birth anniversary, hails his enduring legacy

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Mumbai, July 22: Marking the birth anniversary of the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Shiv Sena chief and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday paid a heartfelt tribute, describing the occasion as a poignant mix of celebration and sorrow.

He said the day was marked by contrasting emotions, as it celebrated Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ birthday while also remembering the late Ajit Pawar, whom he described as the architect of the Mahayuti alliance.

“Today brings joy in one eye and tears in the other. No one can truly fill the void left by Ajitdada. I pray that Deputy Chief Minister Sunetratai finds the strength to carry forward his dream of building a prosperous Maharashtra by continuing the path of development he laid down,” Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said in his message.

Reflecting on Pawar’s distinct leadership style, Shinde highlighted how the late leader served as an inspiration for an entire generation of politicians. He lauded Pawar’s hallmark traits.

“Administrative Command: Exceptional discipline and firm control over governance. Punctuality & Commitment: A tireless dedication to utilizing every moment of the day for public service. Deep Expertise: A thorough understanding of finance, agriculture, and the cooperative sector, visible in his work as Finance Minister,” he stated.

Shinde emphasised that the state budget presented by Pawar to fulfill Mahayuti’s promises remains a cornerstone of inspiration for Maharashtra.

Reflecting on their shared goals, Shinde shared that they had envisioned numerous economic and social milestones for the state before fate unexpectedly took Pawar away. He remarked that actively realising those grand visions for development is the greatest and most authentic homage the coalition can pay him.

The deputy CM paid tribute with poetic lines honouring his memory: “Days will come and go, the wheel of time will turn…But the fragrance of Dada’s memories will forever remain.”

Reaffirming their shared commitment to public welfare and joint development, Shinde expressed lasting gratitude for Ajit Pawar’s immense contribution to Maharashtra.

Earlier, recalling past years filled with joy, warmth, and widespread celebrations, Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, expressed the pain of adjusting to life without her lifelong partner.

“For so many years, I celebrated your birthday with such joy, enthusiasm, and pride… The home and family would be filled with happiness, showers of blessings all around. But today, observing this very same day as your ‘jayanti,’ my heart breaks completely from within. Even today, my heart refuses to accept this bitter truth, Dada,” she said.

She described the sudden emptiness left in her life following his untimely demise, highlighting how Ajit Pawar stood as her pillar of strength through every stage of life. Addressing her late husband directly, Sunetra Pawar emphasised that while he may no longer be physically present, his political legacy, public service, and strict discipline will remain immortalised.

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