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Maharashtra ‘Khoke campaign’: Shinde group, Oppn MLAs in jostling, fisticuffs outside Legislature

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In an unprecedented ruckus, rebel Shiv Sena MLAs supporting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) legislators were seen jostling, abusing, pushing around each other and indulging in a bout of fisticuffs, outside the Maharashtra Legislature building here on Wednesday.

Seething at the ongoing tirade by MVA labelling the Shinde Group as ‘gaddars’ (traitors) and ’50 khoke’ (Rs 50 crore), Shinde Group legislators retaliated in full force, sparking outrage in political circles.

A few MLAs of Shinde Group accosted the MVA legislators who were raising slogans against the government for the fourth day since the Legislature started its monsoon session last week, resulting in shoving among the two sides.

At one point, a Shinde Group MLA Dilip Lande and Nationalist Congress Party’s Amol Mitkari engaged in mild blows and lunged at each other even as their respective groups pulled and separated them.

The Shinde Group MLAs also hit back by shouting their own slogans and waving posters to counter the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress’ rants, creating a brouhaha outside the legislature.

‘(Sachin) Vaze-BMC Khoke, Matoshri, Shiv Sena Ok’, ‘Lavasa Khoke, Baramati Ok’, screamed the Shinde Group MLAs, trying to over-shout the MVA legislators.

The development, a new low in politics, came a day after Shinde ‘warned’ the Opposition that “he could expose records of those targeting him and his group” of rebel Shiv Sena MLAs.

The Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar reacted sharply saying that the CM’s statements amounted to a ‘threat’ to the Opposition.

The Opposition has been needling the Bharatiya Janata Party-propped Shinde government with embarrassing slogans like ‘gaddar’, ‘Rs 50 crore, very ok’, ‘Tav Vati, Chao Guwahati’ (Plates and bowl, Go to Guwahati), and ‘ED jiski mummy, Wo sarkar nikammi’ (the government whose mummy is ED is useless).

Both MLA Mahesh Shinde and Mitkari have lodged separate complaints against each other with CM Shinde and Speaker Rahul Narwekar, demanding a probe into the incident by examining the CCTV footage, even as a female journalist was also pushed around in the melee.

Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar, NCP State President Jayant Patil, Shiv Sena leader Kishore Tiwari, Congress’ Yashomati Thakur and other leaders from different parties attacked the Shinde Group accusing them of making brazen attempts to “crush the democratic protests and silencing the Opposition”.

“Our agitation on ’50 khoke’ has hit a raw nerve… That’s why they have reacted in this manner,” said Pawar grimly.

Jayant Patil said the whole country has witnessed the arough’ behaviour of the Shinde Group MLAs and the electorate will not forgive them, while Mitkari demanded to know whether the Opposition legislators would be ‘finished off’.

Other Shinde Group lawmakers, including Bharat Gogawale and Dilip Lande, snarled that they were “loyal Shiv Sainiks of Balasaheb Thackeray” and would not desist from teaching a lesson to anybody who dares them, while Mahesh Shinde claimed the Opposition MVA was trying to ‘smother’ their peaceful protest.

The MVA’s daily protests and sloganeering started from August 17, and splashed widely in the media, apparently unnerving the rebel Shiv Sena Group and culminating in the CM losing his composure in the legislature on Tuesday.

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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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Mumbai launched a campaign against drug abuse, organised a cyclothon with the resolution of ‘Drug Free India’

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Mumbai: A unique sight was seen on the streets of Mumbai on Sunday morning when hundreds of people rode bicycles and united against drug abuse. Organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai and Greater Mumbai Police, the cyclothon gave the message of spreading awareness against drugs.

The “Drugs Free India” campaign started from Bandra Reclamation Bus Station and ended at Juhu Beach.

Big personalities gathered to flag off the cyclothon at 7 am. Naval Bajaj (ADG, ATS), Sharda Nikam (IG, ANTF), Amit Ghavate (Additional Director, NCB Mumbai), Navnath Dhawale (DCP, ANC) and Dr. Deepshikha Birla (Senior Superintendent of India Post) flagged off in the presence of Mumbai North Division and personnel from Narcotics Control Bureau, Mumbai Unit and Anti Narcotics Cell, Mumbai Police.

People of all ages participated in this cyclothon organized by Loha Foundation. From youth to the elderly, everyone raised their voice against drug abuse by riding bicycles. The route was specially chosen keeping in mind traffic and safety, so that the participants do not face any inconvenience.

The walk from Bandra to Juhu was not only good for health but also gave a social message.

The event concluded at Juhu Beach, where common citizens and officials shared their views. Participants said that such events remind us that drug addiction not only ruins the life of one person, but also the entire society. We all have to come together to stop it.

This effort of NCB highlighted the dangers of drug abuse and promoted a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Officials said that this cyclothon is just a beginning; there will be more such events in the future, which will help in freeing the society from the clutches of drugs.

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