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Maharashtra Elections 2024: After Joining BJP, Ravi Raja Slams Congress, Alleges’Discrimination’ In Ticket Distribution For Mumbai Seats

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Mumbai: Upset over the denial of ticket from Sion Koliwada constituency for the Maharashtra assembly elections, longterm Congress leader Ravi Raja left the party to join the BJP on Thursday. Raja’s exit is a huge set back for the Congress and Maha Vikas Aghadi with less than a month remaining for the polling. Speaking with the media, Raja alleged that the Congress discriminated while distributing tickets for the polls.

“The ticket for the elections should be given on the basis of the merit, which Congress has not done. It is from of the public how Congress has nominated candidates within families. Leaders are given tickets for Lok Sabha and State Assembly. If such injustice continues, leaders will rebel.”

Raja highlighted the Kandivali and Charkop seats where the Congress discriminated while giving tickets to the candidates. Ravi Raja himself was denied ticket from the Sion Koliwada seat where he has been actively working from last many years. Raja is the five term corporator, long time Congressman and has been the leader of opposition in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation.

Raja joined the BJP on Thursday in the presence of Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Mumbai BJP President and Sion Koliwada’s sitting MLA and now the candidate Capt Tamil Selvan.

Raja was appointed as the Mumbai BJP Vice President immediately after he joined the party. “I will work for the party as ‘karyakarta’ and I am hopeful BJP will utilise my expertise. Capt Tamil Selvan will be re-elected from Sion Koliwada,” Raja expressed said.

The Maharashtra Congress was backing Ravi Raja for his candidature from Sion Koliwada. However, the party high command ignored and renominated Ganesh Yadav even though he lost to Capt Tamil Selvan of the BJP by a margin of over 14,000 votes in the 2019 assembly polls.

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Local Police Arrest Suspect in Mira Road House Looting Incident

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Mumbai: In an unusual turn of events, Mira Road police have successfully apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in a recent house looting incident that had left local residents unsettled. The arrest, which was made early Friday morning, follows an intensive investigation launched after the break-in was reported to authorities.

According to the police report, the incident occurred earlier this week when the occupant of the residential property returned home to find it ransacked. Valuables, including jewelry and electronic devices, were reported missing. The meticulous efforts by the investigating officers, including gathering CCTV footage and conducting neighborhood inquiries, played a crucial role in identifying and locating the suspect.

The accused, whose identity has been withheld pending further investigation, was apprehended after a brief chase and later confessed to the crime during police interrogation. Authorities recovered a significant portion of the stolen items from the suspect’s possession.

Residents of Mira Road have expressed relief following the arrest, praising the police force for their rapid response and dedication to maintaining community safety. “We feel more secure knowing that the police are actively working to protect us,” said one local resident.

This incident has prompted the police to urge residents to enhance home security measures and report any suspicious activities immediately. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order in the area.

The suspect is currently in custody and will be presented in court later this week, as the police continue their investigation to determine if he is connected to any other recent burglaries in the vicinity.

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Former SIMI Office-Bearer & Key Accused In Delhi-Padgha ISIS Terror Module Case, Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan, Dies Following Brain Stroke

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Mumbai: Saquib Abdul Hamid Nachan (63), a former office-bearer of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and a key accused in the Delhi-Padgha ISIS terror module case, died after suffering a brain stroke. He was undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital and died about an hour before official sources confirmed the development.

Nachan was under investigation for his alleged involvement in aiding ISIS-linked operatives and was facing serious charges under anti-terror laws.

Nachan who was under judicial custody in Tihar Jail, was admitted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital on Monday after suffering a stroke.

Due to the severity of his condition, he was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on Wednesday morning for advanced medical care. According to National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources, Nachan was under close observation in the ICU prior to his death.

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59-Year-Old Laundryman Dies After Drinking Stain Remover Mistaken For Cough Syrup In Lower Parel

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Mumbai: A 59-year-old laundryman from Lower Parel died after accidentally consuming a chemical used for removing stains from clothes, mistaking it for cough syrup. The incident occurred near Deepak Cinema in Jia Masoom Chawl, where the deceased, Sambhajit Rajai Dhobi, ran a small ironing shop. The NM Joshi Marg Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in the case.

Speaking to the media report, Senior Inspector Arvind Chandanshive of NM Joshi Marg Police Station said the incident occurred on the night of June 25 around 11:00 pm, when Sambhaji mistakenly consumed the stain remover chemical that had been stored in a cough syrup bottle. The next morning, between 7 and 8 am, he began vomiting blood and was rushed to KEM Hospital for treatment. However, despite efforts, he was declared dead by doctors at 3:20 pm on June 26.

Police said Sambhaji, who also worked as a clothes washer, had kept the chemical used for stain removal in a bottle typically used for cough syrup, which led to the fatal confusion.

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