Beed (Maharashtra): The recent brutal murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village in Parli taluka, Beed district, has left the region shaken. The gruesome killing has tarnished Parli’s reputation, triggering concerns about law and order in the area. In an effort to restore the town’s image and uplift the community’s morale, Global Vikas Trust (GVT) has organized a marathon on March 19, led by fitness icon Milind Soman and GVT head Mayank Gandhi.

The murder of Santosh Deshmukh shocked residents, with reports indicating that he was brutally attacked due to political and local disputes. His death sparked tension in the region, prompting authorities to heighten security measures. The Beed Superintendent of Police and the Collector have been actively monitoring the situation to maintain law and order.

To counteract the negativity surrounding the incident, GVT, an organization that has been working on rural transformation in the area for several years, decided to take action. The upcoming marathon aims to bring positivity, unity and hope back to the people of Parli.

Milind Soman, known for promoting fitness and social causes, has specially flown in for the event to inspire Parli’s youth. A few thousand young participants will join the run alongside Milind Soman, the Beed SP, the Beed Collector and other dignitaries. The marathon will conclude at Krishikul, a rural education and development center.

Event To Boost Morale Among Residents

The event is expected to not only boost morale but also reinforce the message that Parli is a place of growth and unity, not violence and crime. With high-profile participation and enthusiastic youth engagement, the marathon aims to shift focus from the tragedy to the spirit of resilience and transformation.

Authorities are ensuring tight security arrangements for the event, considering the recent tensions in the area. The marathon is being seen as an important step toward restoring normalcy and confidence in Parli’s future.

Mumbai: The number of beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has risen by 14 lakh since the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare informed the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

According to officials, the surge in beneficiaries was due to the completion of pending application scrutiny, which had been delayed because of the model code of conduct during the elections. As a result, the total number of beneficiaries increased from 2.33 crore before the elections to 2.47 crore in February.

However, the Opposition staged a protest and walkout from the Assembly, accusing the government of delaying the promised increase in financial aid under the scheme. Opposition leaders criticised the government for failing to raise the assistance amount to Rs 2,100, as pledged.

During the question hour, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar questioned the delay, asking, “When will you provide Rs 2,100 as promised in the manifesto?” He was joined by Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Varun Sardesai, who also pressed for clarity on the issue.

Tatkare responded that the current amount provided under the scheme is Rs 1,500 per month, and a decision regarding the increase to Rs 2,100 will be taken by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers. Additionally, she mentioned that Anganwadi workers receive Rs 50 per application they process under the scheme.

Despite the explanation, the Opposition continued its protest, alleging that the government was misleading women and failing to deliver on its promises. They also raised concerns over scrutiny of ineligible beneficiaries, questioning whether genuine applicants were being excluded.

Officials clarified that while scrutiny of ineligible applicants is ongoing, the recent increase in beneficiaries is due to the clearance of applications that had been on hold due to election-related restrictions. The government maintains that the scheme’s implementation is progressing, and any changes to financial aid will be decided at the highest level.

Mumbai: Friday namaz and Holi celebrations in Mumbai city were held in a peaceful and decent manner. Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar had made special security arrangements for Holi and Friday namaz. Police have made strict arrangements to celebrate Holi. Strict action will be taken against those violating traffic rules.

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Holi festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Mumbai and on this occasion Mumbai Police has made strict arrangements across the city to maintain law and order. Especially the traffic police and local police took special vigilance and the campaign against drunk driving was also intensified.

A large number of police forces have been deployed at important intersections and sensitive places in the city. Police have taken strict action against those driving under the influence of alcohol, driving motorcycles without helmets, driving vehicles with three people on board and violating traffic rules.

A massive checking campaign is being carried out by the local police and traffic police in Mumbai’s Sion Koliwada and Matunga areas. The police team was carefully searching each vehicle and immediate action was being taken against those violating the rules.

On the occasion of Holi, people are being appealed to celebrate the festival in a safe and peaceful manner. The police administration says that action will be taken against those who show any kind of negligence or disregard for the rules and the police have also taken action against those who broke the law.

Many videos and pictures are coming out from different areas of Mumbai drenched in the colors of Holi, in which people are seen enjoying the festival with full enthusiasm. But the police was also deployed with full vigilance, which is why no untoward incident happened and the people of Mumbai celebrated Holi peacefully.

The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated with full enthusiasm in Mumbai. In this festival, especially the youth was seen completely drunk. People enjoyed Holi with colors, gulal and water in different areas of the city. In Mumbai’s Sign, Punjabi Camp and Matunga Parsi Colony Gymkhana, the youth celebrated with great enthusiasm with DJ music, the sound of Nashik dhol and rain dance.

There was excitement of Holi in these areas since morning. People formed groups and celebrated Holi by applying colors on each other. The youth danced to the tunes of DJ and also danced to the tunes of Nashik dhol and celebrated Holi. The youth also enjoyed the rain dance organized in Matunga Parsi Colony Gymkhana.

There were colorful faces, smiling people and scenes of friendship everywhere. The echo of ‘Holi Hai’ was heard all around. People were seen dancing happily amidst the splashes of water. Sweets were also arranged at many places, which increased the fun of Holi.

Mumbai Police has also made strict security arrangements.

Overall, this year too, a colorful festival of Holi was seen in Mumbai. Young, old and children all celebrated this festival with enthusiasm and joy and filled it with the colors of happiness.