Maharashtra
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s felicitation ceremony in Mumbai on January 23
Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the prominent leader of Shiv Sena, who has made two and a half crore women financially capable under the Chief Minister’s ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’, is going to receive a grand civic reception from the Ladki sisters. This reception ceremony will be organized by Shiv Sena in Bandrekurla Complex on January 23 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Hindu Hriday Samrat, revered Balasaheb Thackeray. Shiv Sena Deputy Leader Rahul Shewale gave information about this in a press conference today. Secretary Sushant Shelar, Deputy Leader and Spokesperson Sheetal Mhatre, Spokesperson Adv. Sushiben Shah, Yuva Sena Secretary General Amey Ghole were present in the press conference organized at Balasaheb Bhavan.
Shewale said, “In June 2022, Shiv Sena’s prominent leader Eknath Shinde took a historic decision and pledged to carry forward the ideas of revered Balasaheb. This pledge was fulfilled in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. For this reason, on behalf of Shiv Sainiks and all the citizens of the state, Eknath Shinde and all the elected MPs and MLAs will be given a grand civic reception.” He further said, “Under the leadership of Shinde Saheb, 7 Shiv Sena MPs were elected in the Lok Sabha while 57 Shiv Sena MLAs were elected in the Assembly. In the Assembly, Shiv Sena got 15 lakh 63 thousand 917 more votes than the Ubatha group. The voters of the state showed faith in Shinde’s leadership.” Shewale also said that this victory is dedicated to revered Balasaheb Thackeray. Ladki sisters have a big contribution in this victory of Mahayuti. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena ministers will be felicitated by those Ladki sisters. On this occasion, a musical programme of Sonu Nigam and Avadhoot Gupte will also be organised.
Shiv Sena and Mumbai Mahapalika have an emotional connection.
Shewale said that Mumbaikars have always elected Shiv Sena as the Mayor by voting for Dhanushbaan. Now Shiv Sena will again take a pledge on January 23 to hoist the saffron flag on Mumbai Mahapalika and make Mahayuti the Mayor. For this, branch level meetings will be organized in Mumbai city from January 24 to January 30. New executive will be announced in Mumbai city in the first week of February, and Mahapalika elections will be contested through this executive. Shewale said that February 9 is the birthday of Shiv Sena’s main leader Eknath Shinde, and on this occasion, membership campaign and district level meetings will be organized from January 23 to February 9 to express gratitude to the voters.
There will be a big political upheaval on January 23
When asked by reporters about the allegations made by opponents against Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant, Shewale said, “15 MLAs of Ubatha faction and 10 MLAs of Congress are willing to join Shiv Sena and there will be a big political upheaval on January 23.” Shewale said opponents were spreading false news about Shiv Sena because they were scared. “Before discussing who will become Uday, the existence of Ubatha faction should be taken into consideration,” Shewale said in a scathing attack on Sanjay Raut. He criticised the Mahavikas Aghadi, saying it was formed only for selfishness and power. “When power goes and selfishness ends, cracks start appearing in it. Leaders of some parties are seen trying hard to save their existence and save their families,” Shewale said, targeting the Ubatha faction.
Maharashtra
Uddhav swallowed Mumbai like python: Mahayuti slams ‘anaconda’ remark on Amit Shah

Mumbai, Oct 28: The political temperature in Maharashtra has soared after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling him an “anaconda” and accusing the BJP of trying to “swallow Mumbai” through political manipulation and illegal land acquisition.
Thackeray’s remarks came after a report in Saamna, the Shiv Sena UBT’s mouthpiece, alleged that a new BJP office was built “by grabbing land at lightning speed”.
Drawing a sharp comparison between the BJP and a newly introduced anaconda at Mumbai’s Jijamata Udyan, Thackeray said that the ruling party’s greed to control Mumbai knows no bounds.
Reacting strongly to Thackeray’s statement, leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance hit back, accusing him of “swallowing Mumbai’s wealth” during his tenure.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde countered the remark, saying, “If we talk about the ‘anaconda’ remark, the one calling others an anaconda is actually the real anaconda himself. He had tightly wrapped himself around Mumbai’s treasury. The special thing about anacondas is that their hunger never ends. He swallowed Mumbai’s wealth, swallowed Mumbai itself, and even grabbed several plots of land.”
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule also lashed out at the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, comparing him to a “python”.
“Uddhav Thackeray has swallowed Mumbai. He is like a python, not an ordinary snake. This snake sits at home, sleeps all day, eats all day, and has ruined Mumbai. On the other hand, Home Minister Amit Shah has worked for the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, strengthening India and tackling terrorism,” he told reporters.
“For over 11 years, under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, he has helped eliminate terrorists. Such a person, you would call an anaconda? Pythons like these have destroyed Mumbai for over 40 years. Uddhav Thackeray couldn’t even manage his own party properly and has left it weak, while also harming Hindus,” Bawankule said.
“He is a person who has lost his mental balance, especially after the elections. He is trying to prove his leadership by making derogatory remarks against Amit Shah and Devendra Fadnavis; however, he should know that leadership is proven through winning elections and not by abusing,” he added.
Joining the attack, BJP MLA Ram Kadam also took a jibe at the former Maharashtra Chief Minister, saying that Thackeray’s comments reflected his “frustration and deteriorating mental state”.
Speaking to media, Kadam said, “Uddhav Thackeray has been abandoned by everyone, and his recent statement reflects that his mental condition is not right and he is frustrated. With no blood relatives and ministers distancing themselves, he resorts to baseless comments.”
“He knows nothing beyond taunting. How can he criticise our Home Minister? Amit Shah earns respect through hard work, while Uddhav, a lazy person who inherited politics, has failed to sustain it,” he added.
Maharashtra
6 Afghans arrested in Mumbai accused of preparing fake documents

Mumbai: Mumbai Police has claimed to have arrested 6 Afghan nationals residing illegally in Mumbai city. The Crime Branch Unit 1 of Mumbai Police had received information that Afghan nationals were residing illegally here, on which Unit 1 and Unit 5 formed a joint team and conducted a raid in Fort, Dharavi-Kalaba area of Mumbai and arrested 6 non-Afghan nationals, who have been identified as Mohammad Rasool Nishazia Khan (24), Mohammad Jafar Nabiullah (47), Mohammad Rasool Nishazia Khan (24), Akhtar Mohammad Jamaluddin (47), Ziaul Haq Ghousia Khan (47), Abdul Manan Khan (36) and Asad Shamshuddin Khan (36). Units 1 and 5 carried out the operation on technical grounds. These Afghan nationals had obtained visas in 2015, 2016, 2017 and settled in India. During this time, these Afghan nationals prepared fake documents and settled in India. All of them are in India. They had also hidden their identity with fake names. Their real names were Abdul Samad Kandahar, Muhammad Rasool Qamaruddin Kandahar, Amilullah Jhabul, Zia-ul-Haq Ahmed Kabul, Muhammad Ibrahim Ghaznavi Kabul, Asad Khan Kabul. All of them had prepared their fake documents to prepare Indian documents and then they prepared Indian documents. In this case, the Crime Branch has taken action against Afghans on a large scale and has arrested Afghan illegal residents. The police have registered a case against them and started investigation. This action has been carried out by Joint Police Commissioner Crime Lakshmi Gautam and DCP Raj Tilak Roshan on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti. A case of preparing requisite documents has been registered against them and a case has also been registered under the Passport Act.
Maharashtra
Mumbai Weather Update: City Sees Clear Skies After Heavy Overnight Downpour, Yellow Alert Issued; Overall AQI In Moderate Range At 63

Mumbai: After heavy rains lashed the city on Friday, bringing brief waterlogging and traffic disruptions, Mumbai woke up to sunny skies on Saturday morning. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) cautioned that the respite may be short-lived, as the city remains under a Yellow Alert with a forecast of partly cloudy skies and a possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorms through the day.
According to the IMD, temperatures are expected to hover around 34°C during the day and dip to about 25°C at night. The brief spell of unseasonal rain not only cooled the weather but also brought a remarkable improvement in the city’s air quality, which had deteriorated sharply post-Diwali due to increased pollution and stagnant winds.
Overall AQI In Moderate Category
Real-time data from AQI.in showed that Mumbai’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 63 on Saturday morning, placing it in the moderate category, a notable recovery from the unhealthy levels recorded earlier in the week.
Among the city’s monitoring stations, Wadala Truck Terminal reported the highest pollution level with an AQI of 190, followed by BKC (75), Kurla (73), Worli (73) and Chembur (72). While mild traces of smog lingered in some of these areas during the early morning, visibility and air freshness improved significantly across most parts of Mumbai.
On the other hand, several localities recorded remarkably clean air. Thakur Village in Kandivali reported the city’s best air quality with an AQI of 25, while Parel-Bhoiwada (32), Malad West (38), Borivali East (40), and Kandivali East (43) also registered good air quality, offering much-needed relief to residents.
As per AQI.in’s classification, readings between 0–50 indicate “Good” air, 51–100 “Moderate”, 101–150 “Poor”, 151–200 “Unhealthy”, and above 200 “Severe” to “Hazardous.”
Friday’s rain marked the third unseasonal spell after the official monsoon withdrawal and was accompanied by lightning, thunder and gusty winds. The IMD had issued a Nowcast warning late Friday evening, alerting of potential thunderstorms and moderate rainfall over Mumbai and adjoining districts. Meanwhile, most parts of Maharashtra, excluding the Vidarbha region, continue to remain under a Yellow Alert for the next few days.
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