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Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 Results: Did Uddhav Thackeray’s Candidate Choices Cost Him Mumbai?

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The 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election results have brought unexpected setbacks for Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) faced a tough challenge against the Mahayuti alliance. In Mumbai, Thackeray’s Shiv Sena contested 22 of the 36 seats but only managed to win 10. Meanwhile, the BJP secured 15 out of 19 contested seats, while Eknath Shinde’s faction of the Shiv Sena claimed 6 out of 14 seats. The defeat of Thackeray’s faction can largely be attributed to poor candidate selection, with reports suggesting that misjudgments by certain party leaders contributed to the loss. Several constituencies highlight how these wrong choices led to Thackeray’s downfall, even when his party had a clear chance to win.

Andheri East Constituency: Andheri East was another key battleground. Following the death of Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Latke, a by-election was held in October 2022, where Rutuja Latke, Ramesh’s wife, was fielded as the candidate. While she initially won unopposed due to the withdrawal of BJP’s Murji Patel, her term as an MLA was marred by accusations of inactivity and failure to meet local expectations. Despite repeated requests from party workers for a change, Rutuja Latke was selected again, which led to her loss to Murji Patel of Shinde’s Shiv Sena by 25,000 votes.

Kurla Constituency: In Kurla, the UBT Shiv Sena’s decision to nominate Praveena Morajkar, despite strong backing for Ashwin Malik Meshram from both Maratha and Muslim communities, caused unrest. Morajkar, a former corporator, faced opposition from party workers and community leaders. Meshram, who had wide support, was bypassed due to internal party pressure. This strategic misstep handed the advantage to Mangesh Kudalkar of Shinde’s Shiv Sena, who claimed victory in an area where the MVA had previously enjoyed a 25,000 vote lead.

Chembur Constituency: The Chembur seat saw a direct contest between Tukaram Kate of Shinde’s Shiv Sena and Prakash Phatarpekar of Uddhav’s faction. Phatarpekar, who had won this seat in 2019, lost this time by over 10,000 votes. The loss is attributed to party infighting and opposition to Phatarpekar’s candidacy. Local party leaders had recommended Anil Patankar for the ticket, but the decision to back Phatarpekar, influenced by the Yuva Sena Chief, backfired. Additionally, Chembur has historically been a Congress stronghold, and local dissatisfaction over unresolved infrastructure issues like metro and monorail projects weakened Phatarpekar’s position, leading to his defeat.

Thackeray’s Shiv Sena has repeatedly fallen into the trap of selecting candidates based on sympathy or internal party pressure, rather than merit or popular support. Critics argue that the party’s arrogance following its Lok Sabha victories played a role in its downfall in Mumbai. Opposition figures have even mocked the MVA, stating, “The MVA lost in Mumbai due to the arrogance of their Lok Sabha success.” It’s clear that Uddhav Thackeray needs to reflect on his party’s performance and understand where the mistakes were made in Mumbai.

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Mumbai Pilgrims worried, forced to stay under the open sky, relatives not allowed to stay Pilgrims’ poem in the room Deputy CEO Sadaqat Ali

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Mumbai: Mumbai Pilgrims and their relatives are forced to stay on the road under the scorching sun and open sky outside the Mumbai Hajj House. Pilgrims from other states also leave for Hajj from Mumbai International Airport. Pilgrim convoys have started from Maharashtra and Mumbai. The flights of pilgrims are from Mumbai Airport, so most of the pilgrims head to the Hajj House, but these pilgrims are facing problems here. Pilgrims are forced to stay outside the Mumbai Hajj House gate in the scorching sun and lack of facilities. The MRA Marg police station is also located here. Due to the crowd of pilgrims, traffic problems have also arisen on the road. Pilgrims staying on the road is a threat to them. Communal elements can also harm the pilgrims in such a situation, but the Hajj Committee administration is showing negligence. The Hajj Committee of India has not made any adequate arrangements for the stay of the pilgrims. Even awnings have not been prepared here, along with the facility of rooms for the pilgrims. is not available, due to which the pilgrims and their relatives are forced to stay in the open air outside the premises.

When Deputy CEO Sadaqat Ali was asked in this regard, he said that the Hajj House has a complete arrangement for the stay and food of the pilgrims and this facility is only for the pilgrims. In such a situation, there are ten relatives with a pilgrim, so it is difficult for them to stay in the Hajj House. In addition, awnings have also been prepared in the Hajj House and there is also an arrangement for coolers. He said that all kinds of facilities are being provided to the pilgrims. The first convoy of pilgrims has left from Mumbai Airport since April 29 and now the convoys of pilgrims are leaving from here. The pilgrims do not have any kind of problem.

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Mumbai Batti Gul protest: The city is shrouded in darkness; the movement will continue until the Waqf Act is withdrawn. All India Muslim Personal Labor Board

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Mumbai: The Batti Gul protest demonstration in Mumbai against the Waqf Act was very successful. National organizations and Muslims united and kept their lights off for 9:15 pm as a protest against the proposed Waqf Act. In the Batti Gul protest, the lights of Muslim neighborhoods, areas and streets were turned off. This protest was successful. All India Muslim Personal Law Board Coordinator Mahmood Daryabadi also declared the protest successful and said that the movement will continue until the Waqf Act is withdrawn.

In Mumbai’s Colaba area, MLA Abu Asim Azmi participated in a protest demonstration and Batti Gul against the Waqf Act, calling it anti-Muslim and demanding its withdrawal. He said that Muslims have protested Batti Gul on the appeal of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, which was successful. He said that the protest will continue until the act is withdrawn. Abu Asim Azmi said that this act has been brought to grab the properties of the Waqf, which is unacceptable.

In the Muslim-majority areas of Mumbai, the lights went out as soon as 9 o’clock and the normal system came to a standstill for 15 minutes, which also affected the power supply because a sudden power outage for 15 minutes also affects the power supply. In Mumbai, Muslim-majority areas including Kurla, Andheri, Nagpara, Dongri, Paidhoni, darkness fell at 9 o’clock when the lights were switched off and the darkness became so much that the darkness of the night became even darker.

After the Batti Gul in Mumbai, darkness settled in the city. An awareness campaign was also launched in the Muslim-majority areas of Mumbai regarding the Batti Gul campaign, due to which this campaign became successful. Members of the Muslim Personal Law Board and national organizations in Mumbai have declared the Batti Gul protest a success.

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“Batti Gul protest” against Waqf Amendment Act today, strong appeal from scholars and Mashaikhs

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Mumbai, April 30: A “Batti Gul Protest” will be observed today, April 30, in collaboration with Muslim religious, national and social organizations across the country. The aim of this protest is to oppose the controversial Waqf Amendment Act introduced by the government, which the Muslim leadership has termed as an attack on Waqf properties.

Famous Islamic leader and leader and head of Raza Academy, Alhaj Muhammad Saeed Noori, said in two words, “We will not accept the Waqf Amendment Act, which is currently under discussion in the Supreme Court, under any circumstances.”

An important meeting was held in this regard at Khanqah Sharh Bukhari, Govindi, in which the Ulema discussed the strategy to make the protest successful. Hazrat Pir Maulana Waliullah Sharifi appealed to the heads of all mosques, madrasas, khanqahs and universities across the country to stand united against this controversial act.

Hazrat Maulana Ijaz Ahmad Kashmiri said in an emotional tone, “There is an attempt to loot the waqf properties of Muslims. If we remain silent today, our future generations will not forgive us.”

Prominent scholars who attended the meeting included:

Hazrat Maulana Alauddin Rizvi

Hazrat Maulana Jahangir Al-Qadri

Hazrat Qari Muhammad Tawfiq Azmi Misbahi

Hazrat Maulana Rizwan Ahmad Alimi

Hazrat Qari Muhammad Saeed Ashrafi

Hazrat Maulana Tawakul Hussain Sharifi

Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ali Sanai

Hazrat Maulana Mahmood Ali Ashrafi

Hazrat Maulana Raziullah Sharifi

Hazrat Hafiz Junaid Raza Rashidi

Apart from this, Shahid Bhai, Mukhtar Bhai, Rizwan Bhai and other friends were also present.

The scholars emphasized that the waqf properties are the collective trust of Muslims and no government occupation or interference in them will be tolerated. The “Bati Gul Protest” conveyed a peaceful and effective message to the government that the Muslim people are ready to go to any extent to protect their religious, educational and charitable institutions.

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