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‘Conspiracy, provocation’, leaders react to Nagpur violence

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New Delhi, March 18: The violence in Nagpur has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders across parties. The incident, which erupted after a protest by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal supporters, has sparked heated debates regarding its origins and motives behind it.

Shiv Sena(UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi condemned the violence, stating, “This was a planned conspiracy, executed under a well-thought-out political strategy by those who had issues with Maharashtra. This narrative, which originated in Delhi, was brought to Maharashtra and implemented. Behind this violence, there is a clear backdrop of provocation. From CM Devendra Fadnavis to his cabinet ministers, provocative statements were made.”

She further criticised the Maharashtra government, adding, “CM Devendra Fadnavis is pushing Maharashtra into underdevelopment, creating an environment where no one will want to invest in the state. Law and order have been shattered, and you are misleading and provoking the people. It is shameful that such violence took place. Nitin Gadkari himself stated that, to date, no such incident has ever occurred in Nagpur. The so-called ‘double-engine’ government they claim is actually a ‘double disaster’ government.”

Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande voicing her concern, said, “I strongly condemn this serious incident. Who started it and who spread the rumours, this is very dangerous and frightening.”

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari appealed for peace, stating, “I humbly appeal to the residents there that peace, harmony, and calm must be restored at all costs and I directly blame the Bharatiya Janata Party and its associated organisations, along with the state government, for fuelling the fire that was already burning.”

BJP leaders, too, weighed in on the incident, claiming it is a conspiracy.

BJP State President Chandrashekhar Bawankule described the violence as “unprecedented”, adding, “The unfortunate incident that occurred in Nagpur has never been seen before. The way this incident took place it is a clear case of conspiracy.”

BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay was more direct in his comments, saying, “In Nagpur, the way Hindu vehicles were set on fire, the police were attacked, and Hindus were targeted. I stand in support of every Hindu who faced atrocities. The perpetrators and those behind the conspiracy must be exposed, and actions like bulldozer operations should be taken against them.”

According to police reports, the violence erupted after VHP and Bajrang Dal supporters gathered near Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Mahal to protest against Aurangzeb’s tomb.

During the protest, they allegedly burned a photograph of Aurangzeb and a symbolic grave wrapped in a green cloth filled with grass.

This act reportedly led to rumours that sacred verses had been set on fire, which escalated tensions.

As tensions mounted, around 80-100 individuals became aggressive, hurling stones at police officers and setting vehicles on fire. Some reports even claimed that knives were thrown at security personnel. The police responded with lathi charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Authorities have since detained around 50 individuals in connection with the violence, and a heavy police force has been deployed to maintain law and order in the area.

As investigations continue, political leaders continue to weigh in, each blaming the other for the violence that has marred the peace in Nagpur.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting here today, termed the allegations of Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi against the Election Commission of India (EC) as baseless and said that Rahul Gandhi had not complained to the Election Commission regarding this but his cell had corresponded with the Election Commission regarding this. The Election Commission has sent a 60-page reply to all the objections, despite this, Rahul Gandhi is lying. His job is to lie. He said that Operation Sindoor is a source of pride for the country and cannot be questioned, but people are also questioning it. Several political leaders have different opinions on this. Someone hides something in the newspaper.

The Chief Minister said that the economy of 25 crore people has improved and they have risen above the poverty line. To say that some people have benefited is to say that some people earn a few paise more, but even the last person has got an opportunity. The country’s economy is developing rapidly. Devendra Fadnavis refused to say anything on Jayant Patil’s resignation from the responsibilities of the state president, but he did say this much that it is necessary to understand why Jayant Patil expressed his desire to resign from all responsibilities.

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Missing girl from Mahim recovered from Dharavi

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Mumbai: After searching for a missing girl in Mahim area, Mumbai Police handed her over to her parents. Complainant Sitara Mohammad Amin (33), who lives in Raheja slum under the limits of Mahim police station, said that her daughter had left the house to get milk for her brother and she did not reach home. Her mother searched for her everywhere and then the police suspected that someone had kidnapped her. After registering a case in this matter, the police started searching for the girl and two teams of Mahim and Shahu Nagar police were formed. On examining the CCTV footage, it was found that the girl had gone towards Dharavi. On this, the girl was recovered from Dharavi’s Badi Masjid and handed over to her parents. This action was taken under the guidance of senior officers including Additional Commissioner Vikram Deshmukh, DCP Ganesh Gawade.

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Cold war in Mahagathbandhan over Nitesh Rane’s statement, Shiv Sena complains about Rane to CM

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Mumbai: In the Maharashtra Cabinet meeting, the differences between Shinde and BJP became public when Shiv Sena ministers complained to the Chief Minister about Nitesh Rane on the issue of who is the father of whom and now once again such rumors have spread that all is not well between Shinde and BJP. In such a situation, a situation like cold war has arisen between BJP and Shiv Sena.

In the Maharashtra Cabinet meeting today, there was a heated debate between Shinde and BJP ministers on the issue of who is the father of whom and Shiv Sena Shinde Sena ministers have also complained about minister Nitesh Rane to the Chief Minister of the state Devendra Fadnavis, information has been received from sources.

While addressing a public meeting in Dharashiv Osmanabad, Nitesh Rane had said without naming anyone that the Chief Minister of the state Devendra Fadnavis is sitting on the chair. This thing also echoed among the Shiv Sena ministers, after which it started echoing in the cabinet meeting as well and the Shiv Sena ministers formally complained directly to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in the cabinet meeting. Earlier, Shiv Sena leader Nilesh Rane had also advised Nitesh Rane to stay away from such statements and had also objected to such statements.

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