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Maharashtra Elections 2024: Ex-Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Explains Why MVA Hasn’t Named Its CM Face Yet

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Mumbai: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday discussed why the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has not yet presented a Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming elections. He clarified that whenever Congress has been in the opposition alliance, they never named a CM face while in opposition.

Chavan in an interview explained that in opposition, naming a CM candidate prematurely could destabilise the alliance if the designated party doesn’t win the majority of seats.

Decision To Be Taken Democratically: Prithviraj Chavan

He further stated that the decision would be made democratically, with the largest party in the alliance likely taking the CM position. The final decision will also require approval from party leadership in Delhi and alliance partners in Maharashtra.

Chavan also addressed speculation about Uddhav Thackeray, the Sena UBT chief, visiting Delhi to discuss the CM face with top Congress leaders, dismissing it as mere rumours. He highlighted that the process of selecting a CM candidate will be done transparently and in line with the alliance’s democratic principles.

ECI Announces Poll Dates, Not For Maharashtra

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for General Elections for the Legislative Assemblies of Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana on August 16. Many were particularly eager to learn if the dates for Maharashtra’s elections would also be announced.

However, the Chief Election Commissioner highlighted several challenges that influenced the decision to postpone the announcement for Maharashtra. These included the heavy rainfall in the region and the upcoming festivals of Ganpati and Diwali, which require careful planning. Additionally, the need for heightened security in Jammu & Kashmir further complicated the scheduling, leading to the decision to announce Maharashtra’s poll dates in a later phase.

Political Influence Alleged Behind Delay Of Maharashtra Poll Date Announcement

Given the politically charged atmosphere in Maharashtra, where tensions between the Mahayuti alliance and the Maha Vikas Aghadi are high, the lack of an immediate announcement drew significant attention. Many wondered if political influence was playing a role in the delay.

Addressing this concern, Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar firmly denied any political interference in the process. He clarified that although the legislative terms of Haryana and Maharashtra are ending around the same time, the unique situation in Jammu & Kashmir necessitated a different approach. The decision to conduct the Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana elections together in 2019 was also a factor in the current scheduling.

The legislative assembly in Maharashtra is set to expire on November 26.

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Mumbai Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar bridge should be opened for weighing vehicles: Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA has demanded in the assembly that a flyover bridge should be started for heavy vehicles to curb fatal accidents in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. Fatal accidents are happening every month in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. Earlier there were high tension wires on the bridge built on GM Link Road, then the bridge was closed due to heavy vehicles. Later the wires were also removed and the flyover department has also allowed heavy vehicles to pass, however, heavy vehicles are still not being allowed to move. Today in the House, a demand was made to start the movement of heavy vehicles on this bridge. Abu Asim Azmi said that recently a tragic accident took place here in which three people died.

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Wanted accused in Mumbai 1993 riots arrested after 32 years

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Mumbai: Police have claimed to have arrested one of the most wanted accused involved in the 1993 Mumbai riots. Mumbai’s Wadala police arrested a fugitive accused who was on the run for 32 years during an operation to search for wanted accused. 54-year-old Arif Ali Hashimullah Khan has been arrested from Antop Hill. The accused did not appear in court during the hearing. A warrant was also issued against him, after which the police arrested the accused and presented him in the court and the court ordered his remand. This operation was carried out by Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and Port Zone DCP Vijay Sagar.

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Sashil Kodiyeri apologizes after tension over Marathi-Hindi controversy

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Maharashtra: In the context of the Mumbai Marathi-Hindi controversy, Shishil Kodia has apologized for his controversial statement. He said that his tweet was misrepresented. I am not against Marathi. I have been living in Mumbai and Maharashtra for the last 30 years. I am a fan of Raj Thackeray. I constantly comment positively on Raj Thackeray’s tweets. I tweeted in my emotions and I made a mistake. This tense and tense atmosphere should end. We need a favorable environment to accept Marathi. So I request you to forgive me for this mistake for Marathi. Earlier, Shishil Kodia had made a controversial statement about Marathi and refused to speak Marathi, due to which MNS workers attacked and pelted stones at Shishil’s company WeWork. After which Shishil has now apologized to X

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