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Madhya Pradesh: OBC body calls for ‘state bandh’ on Saturday; Congress extends support
Despite the Supreme Court allowing holding of local body polls along with OBC reservation in Madhya Pradesh, the issue has stoked a massive row after OBC Mahasabha, an organisation representing the OBC community, called for a ‘state bandh’ on May 21 to raise the demand for 27 per cent reservation to the community.
This protest came a day after the apex court permitted the state government to continue with the elections along with reservation for OBCs in local bodies in the state with a limit of total 50 per cent reservation in it.
The OBC Mahasabha expressed its displeasure with the SC order, saying that giving only 14 per cent reservation to the OBCs will be injustice to the community.
“The SC’s order said the OBCs will get just 14 per cent reservation, whereas the quota should be provided as per the population of OBCs in the state — which is 48 per cent. Therefore, we are going ahead with our call for bandh,” said State President, OBC Mahasabha, Rakesh Singh Lodhi.
Sources told IANS that the call for a bandh came after a meeting of state and national level office-bearers of the Mahasabha was held after the SC order was pronounced.
While the OBC organisation said both the BJP and Congress had deceived the OBC community on the issue of reservation, the call for the bandh was given against the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh, sources said.
Meanwhile, the opposition Congress has extended its support for the bandh, saying that the OBC must get 27 per cent reservation in local body polls instead of just 14 per cent.
“The OBC Mahasabha has given a call for bandh in Madhya Pradesh on May 21 for demanding reservation. The Congress party fully supports it,” said an official statement issued from the state Congress office on Thursday.
On Wednesday, the ruling BJP-led state government hailed the SC’s order, saying it was a “historic day” for Madhya Pradesh, and claimed that the government took all possible measures to ensure reservation for the OBC community.
The opposition Congress also hailed the top court’s ruling, but pointed out that it has capped the upper limit of reservation up to 50 per cent, due to which the OBC community will not be able to receive benefits of the 27 per cent quota.
Maharashtra
NCB Mumbai exposes inter-state ganja smuggling network, seizes 210 kg ganja from Nagpur and arrests 04

Mumbai: Acting on specific intelligence, an NCB arrested P Kumar and R Kumar from a West Bengal registered truck in Nagpur, Maharashtra on April 11. During the search, 210 kg of ganja concealed in a legitimate cargo of metal sheets was recovered and seized. On further questioning, it was confirmed that the seized drug was sourced from Sambalpur area of Odisha, which is a major source of supply of illegal ganja. Two ganja distributors from Nagpur, Patil and Verma, were arrested in further action. During the investigation, it was revealed that the seized consignment of 210 kg ganja was distributed to various places in Maharashtra like Nagpur, Amravati, Akola, Nashik, Pune and Mumbai from where it was to be retailed to the end customers and local shopkeepers. Further investigation is underway on this angle. This operation signifies the continuous efforts of NCB in dismantling organised drug gangs and targeting habitual criminals who fuel the drug ecosystem. The Bureau is steadfast in its mission to protect public health and uphold the vision of a “Nisha Mukt Bharat” by 2047. Citizens are appealed to play their role by reporting any information related to drugs through the Manas National Narcotics Helpline (Toll Free No.: 1933). The identity of the informants is kept strictly confidential.
Maharashtra
Focus should be on providing high-quality basic services to citizens: Ashwini Bhide

Mumbai: is currently undergoing a large-scale road construction. To ensure that these roads are used in the long term and traffic on them is taken care of, model operational norms should be developed on railway lines. This should include changes in traffic, repair and maintenance, utilities and other matters besides road maintenance in the next 10 years. Focus should be on creating infrastructure facilities keeping in mind the needs of various businesses operating in Mumbai. Maintain constant contact with corporators and other public representatives and get their suggestions on local issues. Information on silting of drains, current status of road works, etc. should be made available to the public. In addition, Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has directed that emphasis should be placed on providing good quality basic services of the Municipal Corporation in a people-oriented manner. The monthly review meeting of all departments of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation was held at the Municipal Corporation Headquarters today. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Municipal Corporation has initiated several major projects and development works in Mumbai. There are various authority systems working in it. There should be proper coordination with these systems. There should be a harmonious connection between the administrative departments (wards) and other systems. In addition, a meeting will be organized every Saturday to review various innovative issues, Bhide also clarified. In addition, as per the discussions held in the review meeting, a report on the completion of the relevant work will also be taken in this meeting. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation works to provide civic services. However, he also expressed the expectation that now we have to work beyond this. On this occasion, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Western Suburbs) Dr. Vipin Sharma, Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwini Joshi, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijeet Bangar, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr. Avinash Dhakne, Joint Commissioner (Vigilance) Dr. M. Devendra Singh were present on the occasion. Apart from this, all the Joint Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, Heads of Departments etc. were present in this meeting.
In this meeting, detailed discussions were held in the backdrop of the discussions held by the corporators in the House on various issues. After this, Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide clearly instructed the officers that the representatives of the people are working to bring out the problems and facts of the people at the local level in a proper manner. Therefore, every officer should be in constant touch with them and keep them regularly informed about the current status of silting, cleaning or other related works in their work area. The Assistant Commissioner should try to ensure that the suggestions and feedback received from the local corporators are implemented. Coordination between them becomes effective if there is continuous communication and transparency. BMC has played a significant role in Covid. During this, BMC has actively and objectively provided information on its own. We should still work with the same activity. Ensure that the incomplete roads are easy and safe for traffic during the monsoon. The meeting discussed road works in Mumbai. After this, Ashwini Bhide said that if the road works are currently more than 70% complete, then they should be completed before June 1. Ensure that the ongoing works are completed within the stipulated time and remain smooth for traffic. Positive results have been seen in the matter of potholes on the roads and the number of potholes has reduced significantly in the last three years. Apart from this, its cost is also continuously decreasing, he said that information about the current status of the work of removing silt from drains should be distributed regularly to the public. The work of removing silt from small and big drains in the Mumbai area is going on at a fast pace. It was reviewed administratively (ward wise) in the meeting. On this occasion, Bhide said that the honorable corporators, public representatives and citizens should be informed on a daily basis about the current status of the work of removing silt from drains. So that they can know the status of daily work. If they have any suggestions on this, they will also convey it to the administration. Also, information regarding cleaning of drains should be conveyed to the citizens through municipal social media.
Prepare a plan for long-term solution of flooded areas
The meeting considered the preparations and measures for monsoon. It discussed possible water filling areas, water pumping systems, pumps and other equipment.
Maharashtra
Fake Baba Ashok Kharat predicted his own death, investigation agency also surprised, serious allegation of asthma threatens Kharat’s life

Mumbai: Maharashtra Ashok Kharat SIT investigation has made sensational revelations. Ashok Kharat has surprised the agencies by predicting his own death during the investigation. The state is in turmoil due to allegations of sexual exploitation of women, his videos and political connections. Kharat himself has predicted his death, on which social activist Anjali Damania has said that his life is in danger. She has claimed that big people are involved in it. Self-styled Captain Ashok Kharat lured several women and sexually assaulted them and also made videos of it. Arrested on March 18, Ashok Kharat’s interrogation by the SIT (Special Investigation Team) has yielded several important conclusions and has shaken the entire state. Kharat, who is in jail, has broken the trust of many people, cheated and robbed them, called women to his office and sexually assaulted them for years. All this was also captured on the CCTV of his office. His obscene acts and dark deeds are being exposed day by day and the police are also surprised and shocked by his daily summary. Kharat has now made a big prediction about himself. According to sources, Ashok Kharat predicted his future and said, “My death is here.” Many people have claimed that he is not safe in police custody yet, and now it is clear from Kharat’s words that he has also started feeling that he will not be able to get out of here alive. On the other hand, social activist Anjali Damania has made a big statement in this matter. Damania has claimed that in the case of the fraudster Kharat, one of the names is “Shizuka Nodi” who received several phone calls. The fraudster Ashok Kharat has also mentioned the name of Shizuka Nodi in his investigation. Damania has made a serious allegation that big people are involved behind it. Damania also raised the question of why Chakankar called him so many times, while reiterating that Rupali Chakankar has 177 calls, but she has not been summoned yet.
Kharat’s life in danger.
In the current situation, Ashok Kharat’s life is in danger, this statement was given by him during his detention. Damania said that now we are afraid that he can be eliminated to end all this. Saying that more information should not be revealed in this matter, therefore his life is in danger, so he should be provided with protection.
Black magic outside Ajit Dada’s house
Damania said that on November 18, a case of black magic came to light outside the house of late leader Ajit Pawar, currently I am focusing on it. Damania has also said that there should be an investigation into the role of Pratibha Chakankar in the Kharat case. After Ashok Kharat’s latest revelation, the investigating agencies have also come into action and their focus has also been shifted to his security. This has been claimed by police sources. Will Kharat’s prediction be correct? He will not come out of here and will die here? This question has also arisen. Why did Ashok Kharat make such a prediction? This question is also in the minds of the agencies and an investigation is underway on this.
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