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Maharashtra Elections 2024: BJP’s Ganesh Naik Stirs Up Storm With Controversial Remark; Says ‘All My Rivals Are Dead’

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Maharashtra Elections 2024: BJP’s Ganesh Naik Stirs Up Storm With Controversial Remark; Says 'All My Rivals Are Dead'

Mumbai: Amid the Assembly election campaign, BJP nominee and former minister Ganesh Naik from the Airoli constituency sparked controversy on Thursday by stating that all his rivals who conspired against him are dead.

His remarks came at a time when many leaders in the Mahayuti opposed Naik’s nomination and declined to campaign for him. Despite facing challenges from within the BJP, Naik adopted an aggressive stance, asserting that he is fully capable of handling the situation.

“Last time, I was inattentive. Everyone knows that I was cheated and lost in the 1999 elections. I had a lead of 7,500 votes in the first round. All the people who conspired against me are dead; not one is left alive. One should not speak ill of the dead. Tell the Lord to keep them with Him so their souls can rest in peace,” said Naik.

Naik, who lost to Shiv Sena candidate Sitaram Bhoir as an NCP nominee in the 1999, was elected again as an NCP candidate in 2004 and 2009. However, he lost to BJP candidate Manda Mhatre in the Belapur seat during 2014. In 2019, he was elected from Airoli as the BJP nominee after his son, sitting legislator Sandeep Naik, chose to opt out of the electoral race.

Shiv Sena Leader Slams Ganesh Naik’s Remarks

Hours after Naik’s controversial statement, Shiv Sena leader Vijay Chaugule reacted sharply. “Ganesh Naik has made this statement about Shiv Sena’s former Thane district Anand Dighe and former NCP veteran Vasant Davkhare. We seek votes displaying Anand Dighe’s photo. Anand Dighe is God to us. If Ganesh Naik is so outrageous, we will hold a public protest against him near Balasaheb Thackeray’s statue in Airoli.

Although Naik successfully secured his nomination from the Airoli constituency, his efforts, along with those of his son Sandeep Naik, to obtain the BJP ticket for the neighboring Belapur seat were unsuccessful, as the party nominated sitting legislator Manda Mhatre instead.

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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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