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Maharashtra Elections 2024: NCP To Contest On 60 Seats, Ajit Pawar Claims More MLAs Will Join Faction

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Maharashtra Elections 2024: NCP To Contest On 60 Seats, Ajit Pawar Claims More MLAs Will Join Faction

Mumbai: As the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 nears, both the Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) are engaged in seat-sharing talks. On Friday, Ajit Pawar in a NCP office bearers meeting, announced the that party should be ready to contest for 60 seats, reports say. Pawar told the party workers that NCP would contest on additional six seats along with 54 which are already in NCP’s kitty.

The state has total of 288 assembly constituencies. The election schedule for Maharashtra is yet to be declared by the Election Commission, however, it is expected that the polls will be held in November end.

More MLAs To Join NCP, Claims Ajit Pawar

NCP-led by Ajit Pawar also claims that more MLAs will soon join the faction which will give the party a strong footing. Pawar in his recent meeting told the party workers that four Congress MLAs are expected to join soon. Ajit Pawar claimed that sitting MLAs including Zeeshan Siddique, Hiraman Khoskar, Syamsundar Shinde and Sulbha Khodke will join the party, reports suggests.

Congress state president Nana Patole announced on Friday that the party has expelled Bandra East MLA Zeeshan Siddique. Since Zeeshan accompanied Ajit Pawar’s Jan Sanman Yatra in Mumbai, it was almost confirmed that he will join the NCP, following the footsteps of his father Baba Siddique.

Seat-Sharing Talks On

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Polls, it was said that Ajit Pawar may return to MVA, however, reports suggest that NCP is not keen to quit the Mahayuti and will continue its alliance with the BJP and Shiv Sena-led by Eknath Shinde.

Responding to the BJP spokesperson Ganesh Hake’s remarks on alliance with NCP, Pawar said that he speaks with PM Modi, HM Amit Shah and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, and does not pay heed to what others say.

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar who is in Nagpur today told the media that the first round of seat-sharing talks for the state elections is done. Soon there will be a second round of discussions on seat-sharing for 288 constituencies.

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Mumbai Horror: 10-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted and Video Recorded; Mother’s Boyfriend and Girlfriend Arrested Under POCSO

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Mumbai, June 23, 2025 — In a shocking and tragic incident, a 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted with a screwdriver, and the horrific crime was recorded on video, police sources revealed. The suspects, believed to be the girl’s mother’s boyfriend and his girlfriend, have been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The incident came to light after the child’s family reported the abuse, prompting an investigation by Mumbai police. Authorities launched a raid and apprehended the accused, who are now in custody. The police have also recovered the video evidence, which has been handed over to forensic experts for forensic analysis.

According to police officials, the girl was subjected to sexual assault at a residential property in the city. The accused reportedly drugged and assaulted her, recording the act maliciously. The child’s family expressed their shock and distress over the incident, emphasizing the need for stringent measures to protect vulnerable children from such heinous crimes.

The police have registered a case under multiple sections of the POCSO Act, including those related to sexual assault and recording videos of minors without consent. Further investigations are ongoing, and authorities have assured strict action against the accused.

This distressing case highlights the urgent need for awareness, vigilance, and protective measures for children in Mumbai and across India. Child rights organizations have called for enhanced safety protocols and emphasized the importance of reporting abuse immediately.

Mumbai police have urged the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activity involving minors to prevent such tragedies in the future.

Mumbai Press remains committed to reporting on this case as it develops and advocating for the safety and rights of children everywhere.

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Mumbai Police arrests 38 wanted accused

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Mumbai: Mumbai Police has intensified its action against criminal elements. Between June 11 and June 20, the police claimed to have arrested 38 most wanted accused during a special operation in Zone 4 of Mumbai. These accused had several serious crimes registered against them, including 34 assault and harassment, 13 property and 9 other crimes.

This operation was conducted under the leadership of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti. DCP Ragasudha said that the police were looking for many accused and the police had started searching for them. Under this, this operation was conducted and the police has also prepared a list of criminals who are wanted in many cases.

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Massive Fire Breaks Out In Mumbai’s Marine Lines Area; Visuals Surface

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Mumbai: A large blaze occurred in a residential building at Marine Lines in Mumbai. Reports indicate that a significant fire was caused by a short circuit on the fourth floor of a residential building named Neelkanth. The firefighters arrived at the location. No specifics regarding injuries or fatalities have been confirmed. Visuals of this fire are being shared on social media. Further information is awaited

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