Maharashtra
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Ex-Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Explains Why MVA Hasn’t Named Its CM Face Yet
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.
Maharashtra
UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.
Maharashtra
A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.
Maharashtra
Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.
The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.
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