Maharashtra
BJP’s masterstroke in foster minister distribution; Nationalists out of West Maharashtra, relief to allies

Mumbai: The distribution of foster minister posts in the state was announced almost two months after the Maharashtra Assembly elections. BJP has taken the responsibility of 16 districts, securing the largest share in this distribution. Eknath Shinde faction got the charge of 9 districts, while Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) got the charge of only 7 districts. Under this strategy, BJP has almost wiped out Nationalist from West Maharashtra.
Political equation of West Maharashtra changed
West Maharashtra is considered to be the traditional stronghold of Nationalist. But this time BJP and Shinde faction have made a strong position in this region. Except Pune, the responsibility of the foster minister post of Sangli, Satara, Solapur and Kolhapur districts has been handed over to the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance.
- Chandrakant Patil (BJP) in Sangli
- Shambhuraj Desai (Shiv Sena) in Satara
- Jaykumar Gore (BJP) in Solapur
- Prakash Abitkar (Shiv Sena) in Kolhapur
Besides this, Madhuri Misal of BJP has been appointed as co-foster minister in Kolhapur.
Decreasing strength of Nationalist
Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist has elected 11 MLAs in West Maharashtra. However, except for the foster minister post of Pune district, Nationalist has not been given any other responsibility in this region. Earlier, most of the foster minister posts in West Maharashtra were with Nationalist. But this time BJP has given priority to its allies by sidelining Nationalist.
BJP’s strategic move
By distributing the foster minister posts, BJP has tried to strengthen its hold in West Maharashtra. This strategy has been made to strengthen the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance and reduce the influence of Nationalist. This decision has caused discontent among the workers of Nationalist Congress Party, and it is expected that the expansion of the party will be affected.
Future political consequences
This distribution of foster minister posts has changed the political equations of West Maharashtra. All eyes are on how the new strength of the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance and the weakening position of Nationalist Congress Party will affect the upcoming elections.
Maharashtra
Mumbai Local Train Update: Western Railway To Carry 5-Hour Jumbo Mega Block On Sunday Between Churchgate & Mumbai Central

Mumbai: The Western Railway announced the mega block from Churchgate station to Mumbai Central on Friday, March 21. Due to the megablock, some trains can be disrupted or arrive late on the platform. The megablock will be carried out on Sunday, March 23 from 10.35 AM to 3.35 PM. The jumbo block is aimed at doing the maintenance work of the tracks, signals and overhead equipment.
Megablock will be taken for the five hours between the major western railway stations, Churchgate and Mumbai Central. In the period of the block, the UP and Down fast lines will be affected between these stations as per the report by Media.
As per the press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, during the period of the block timings the all fast trains will be run on the slow track between Churchgate to Mumbai Central.
Throughout the mega block, some trains can be late and some trains will be short-terminated. The block effect will be seen in the busiest stations of the Western Railways in Mumbai.
Semi-Naked Drunk Sits On Mumbai Local Train Track
A video went viral on Instagram of the semi-naked man on the track in Mumbai’s Mahim station. The man was fully drunk during this activity wearing a lungi he started climbing on the crew’s compartment.
The crew member started using the stick to stop him. The intoxicated man then sat on the track and decided not to leave the track. Video went viral on social media, and it took a spotlight on Instagram. Many Instagram users reacted differently to the post. Due to this activity, the local train faced a delay from the Mahim station.
Maharashtra
Nagpur violence: Law and order restored, 99 people arrested, Police Commissioner Ravinder Singhal

Mumbai: After communal violence, peace has now been restored in Nagpur. Curfew has also been relaxed. Along with this, 99 accused have been arrested so far in the communal violence case. They are accused of being involved in the violence. This information was given by Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singhal here today. He said that the situation in Nagpur is now peaceful, so curfew has also been relaxed.
Along with this, action is also being taken against those who spread tension and noise. When asked whether the police have also arrested innocent people, Muslims have made such allegations, the Commissioner said that whoever was present at the spot at the time of violence has been arrested. Further action will be taken on the basis of evidence.
Ravinder Singhal said that the accused are being identified on the basis of video photos and other grounds. If any innocent people have been arrested in this, then it will be confirmed in the action through the cyber department. In view of Friday prayers, tight security arrangements were made in the area so that no untoward incident takes place. Anyone arrested will be taken into custody. On the question of the connection between Nagpur violence and Malegaon, the Police Commissioner said that this is a matter of investigation and it is not appropriate to say anything about it right now.
He said that investigation is going on on every aspect. According to Ravinder Singhal, law and order is maintained in Nagpur and the situation is completely under control. Social media and other sources are also being monitored.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Introduced Amnesty Scheme For Settling Outstanding Payments

Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar introduced the Maharashtra Tax, Interest, Penalty, or Late Fee (Settlement of Arrears Payable by Public Sector Undertakings) Bill, 2025 in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
This bill proposes a special amnesty scheme to help public sector enterprises clear their outstanding dues efficiently, ensuring that pending revenues are deposited in the state treasury and used for development projects.
The scheme will benefit public sector enterprises under both the Central and state governments. It covers various state taxes that were in effect before the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced. Currently, public sector enterprises owe around Rs25,000 crore in outstanding dues.
To speed up recovery, the government will offer special concessions under this scheme. The settlement window will remain open from the bill’s enactment until December 31, 2025.
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