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Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: ‘I’m Not Hankering For Chief Minister’s Post,’ Says Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

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Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: 'I'm Not Hankering For Chief Minister's Post,' Says Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai: A statement emanating on Wednesday from Devendra Fadnavis, the BIPs top leader in Maharashtra, was intriguing, to say the least, “I am not hankering for the Chief Minister’s post” he declared. Yet, paradoxically, a large banner outside the BIPs state office read, “The wait is over.. On November 23, he’s coming back. to write a new chapter for Maharashtra,” raising eyebrows and prompting questions about his intentions.

Speaking at a regional media event, Fadnavis elaborated, “Ive already served five years as Chief Minister. Only two of us in Maharashtra’s history have completed a full term—Vasantrao Naik and myself. So, the desire to be Chief Minister again isn’t there. I’m prepared to support whoever the Mahayuti chooses for the role.”

Devendra Fadnavis On Seeking The Role Of BJP National President

When asked if he might seek the role of BIP national president, Fadnavis demurred, stating, “Political speculation is common and doesn’t always need an answer. My real dream was to become a lawyer, but here I am, representing people as their voice for the past 25 years.”

Taking a swipe at the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Fadnavis accused its leaders of targeting him to weaken the BIP-Mahayuti alliance. “MVA’ strategists think personal attacks will harm my image and destabilise our party,” he claimed. Addressing the possibility of post-election alliances, especially with Uddhay Thackeray and ‘Sharad Pawar, Fadnavis was assertive: “We wont need anyone, Wait until the 23rd, and you’ll see. We’ll decide the Chief Ministerial formula only after the results.”

Notably, Fadnavis’s remarks follow his candid admission that BJP alone cant secure victory but will likely emerge as the largest party in Maharashtra. With alliances alongside Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, he confirmed plans to form a Mahayuti government. A party insider hinted this may relate to recent comments by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who expressed confidence that the BJP would secure a solo government in Maharashtra by 2029.

Devendra Fadnavis On Contentious Irrigation Sam

Responding to questions about the contentious irrigation scam, Fadnavis reminded attendees that it was the Congress-NCP government, led by the late RR Patil, which had initiated the probe. His remarks follow Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s claim that Patil had signed off on an open inquiry against him. This has reignited a fresh round of political allegations. After BJP leader Ashish Shelar endorsed Amit Thackeray, Shiv Senas Sada Sarvankar rebelled by filing his own nomination. Fadnavis clarified, “We’re supporting Amit Thackeray, in line with CM Eknath Shinde’s wishes. Sarvankar’s nomination aims at preventing votes from gravitating towards Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray’s faction.”

This endorsement signals a ‘friendly contest’ between the Mahayuti and MNS in Mahim, which could impact other Mumbai constituencies. Commenting on the Maratha reservation, Fadnavis questioned why Sharad Pawar, despite four terms as CM, never secured the quota for the Maratha community. “I’m the first to provide Maratha reservation. So why does Manoj Jarange Patil keep mentioning me daily?” he challenged. The Maratha reservation issue, dating back to 1980, continues to fuel political tensions in the state.

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Shiv Sena wave in North Maharashtra, Dr. Shrikant Shinde takes charge of election campaign

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Mumbai Nandurbar: Shiv Sena is on a wave in North Maharashtra. A large number of “Ladli Bheenas” and youth are participating in the rallies of Shiv Sena youth leader Dr. Shrikant Shinde. Dr. Shinde launched his election campaign in North Maharashtra today. Addressing the gathering, he said that the Mahayoti government has taken strong steps to empower women and youth, which is why Maharashtra’s Ladli Behna Yojana is becoming self-reliant. Attacking the opposition, he said that many opposition leaders were opposing the “Ladli Behna Yojana” but under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, this scheme was implemented and it will not be stopped under any circumstances. The opposition is only spreading confusion, Ladli Behna will respond with their votes. Dr. Shrikant Shinde explained that in the last three years, Shiv Sena has reached every corner of Maharashtra under the leadership of Eknath Shinde. Shinde Sahib is empowering his workers by holding eight meetings every day. He has an Urban Development Department, which has resulted in record-breaking funding for the backward villages of Maharashtra, paving the way for strong rural development.

Dr. Shrikant Shinde criticized UBT and said that some people are experts in criticizing, but they have never done any concrete work for the people. That is why today Mahayoti candidates are seen everywhere. The people are well aware of the state of the opposition.

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Kalyan College Namaz Controversy: SIO Demands Action Against Perpetrators

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Mumbai: SIO has demanded strict action against the hooliganism of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad on offering prayers in Mumbai’s Kalyan College. Here, State Secretary SIO Aziz Ahmed said that
The incident that took place at Ideal College of Pharmacy and Research in Kalyan is highly condemnable and unacceptable, where hooligans belonging to Bajrang Dal entered the college campus, threatened and harassed Muslim students for offering prayers and even tried to make them sit in front of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This incident is a direct attack on religious freedom and the sanctity of the educational campus.

SIO strongly condemns this incident and expresses complete solidarity with the affected students. We demand that strict action be taken against the accused at the earliest, the college administration ensure the safety of the students and take concrete steps to prevent such incidents in the future.

We appeal to the entire student community to maintain religious harmony and remain united against such sectarian attitudes and demonstrate strong solidarity.

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Five-year-old kidnapped girl rescued from Vakola, five arrested, girl held hostage by uncle in Panol

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Mumbai: Police has claimed to have arrested five accused, including uncle Momani, on charges of kidnapping a five-year-old girl. The gang had planned to kidnap and sell the girl. A case of kidnapping of a minor girl was registered on November 22 under the limits of Vakola police station. Several teams were formed in Zones 8 and 7. During the investigation, it was revealed that a suspicious rickshaw had gone to Panvel and returned. A man, a woman, a rickshaw driver and the girl were in the rickshaw between 2 and 3 am. The kidnappers were identified as the girl’s uncle Lawrence Niconelis Fernandes, 42, and his wife Momani, who is a Mangal degree, both of them had gone to Panvel by rickshaw and were going to sell the kidnapped girl. The kidnapped girl was recovered from the possession of their acquaintance Sans. The Sans gave details about the wanted accused during the investigation, after which Windra Dinesh Chavan, 60, and Anjali Ajit Korgaokar, 57, were arrested from New Panvel, Raigad. The kidnapped girl was sold for Rs 1,80,000 and Vrinda Chavan was taken into custody from her house and the girl was safely brought to Vakola. This operation was carried out by DCP Manish Kalwaniya on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and the girl was recovered safely. In this case, the police have arrested rickshaw driver Latif Abdul Majeed Sheikh, 52, a resident of Santa Cruz, Lawrence Nicholas Fernandes, 42, a laborer from Raigarh, Mangal Dagra Jadhav, 38, from Raigarh, Kiran Maruti Sons, 38, from Panvel, Vrinda Vanish Chavan, 60, from Raigarh and the investigation is underway.

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