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Maharashtra Elections 2024: CM Shinde, Dy CM Ajit Pawar To File Nominations Today Amid Show Of Strength

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Maharashtra Elections 2024: CM Shinde, Dy CM Ajit Pawar To File Nominations Today Amid Show Of Strength

Mumbai: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar are set to fill their nominations for the Maharashtra assembly elections. Shinde will file his nomination for Thane’s Kopri-Pachpakhadi and Pawar from Baramati. Both leaders held roadshows before filing their nominations.

Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders joined Shinde-led Shiv Sena for the Mahayuti’s show of strength in Thane. BJP candidate from Thane constituency, Sanjay Kelkar will also file his nomination today (Monday, October 28).

The rally in Thane began from Wagle Estate, Model Check Naka’s Datta Mandir to Kisan Nagar’s ITI building. Along with Shiv Sena and BJP, the Ramdas Athawale-led RPI workers also joined the Mahayuti’s rally. Speaking with the media, Fadnavis said, “Thane always had saffron colour, and it will be the same. CM Shinde is filing his nomination and he will win the election with record votes. Thane will be with Mahayuti yet again.”

Both Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar’s family performed traditional Hindu rituals before the leaders left to file their nominations. Thane is Shinde’s political bastion and retaining the constituencies in Thane city is key for the Mahayuti.

In the Lok Sabha 2024, the Thane constituency saw a tough fight between Sena (UBT) and Shinde Sena. Notably, Shinde Sena’s Naresh Mhaske won the seat defeating sitting MP Sene (UBT) leader Rajan Vichare.

Vichare has now fielded from Thane assembly against BJP’s Sanjay Kelkar. The third major face from Thane is Avinash Jadhav from MNS, who has already filed his nomination last week.

While Baramati is the hometown and political bastion for the Pawar family. However, the politics in Baramati took a new turn after Ajit Pawar split from him uncle, Sharad Pawar. Notably, after the Lok Sabha 2024, Maharashtra assembly elections too will see Pawar v/s Pawar battle. The NCP-Sharad Pawar faction has fielded Yuegndra Pawar against Ajit Pawar from Baramati. Yugendra is Ajit Pawar’s nephew.

After the Lok Sabha 2024, this will be second direct contest between Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Both the alliances have declared their candidates, however, few seats are yet to be declared which are expected to be announced today or tomorrow. The deadline to file nominations is October 29.

The elections for 288 assemblies in Maharashtra will be held on November 20 and results will be declared on November 23.

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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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