Maharashtra
Maharashtra Politics: Shiv Sena-UBT Stakes Claim For Leader Of Opposition Post In State Assembly; MLAs Unanimously Back Bid

Mumbai: Months after facing a humiliating defeat in the Assembly elections, the Shiv Sena (UBT) is now vying for the position of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
About The Decision
At a meeting at Matoshree, the residence of party chief Uddhav Thackeray, on Friday, all 20 elected MLAs unanimously backed the party’s decision to stake a claim for the role. The legislators solidified their position by signing a document to formalise their demand. The UBT plans to submit a formal letter to the Secretary of the Assembly on the first day of the budget session, which is set to begin on Monday.
According to sources, key names being considered within the party for the position include Aaditya Thackeray, Bhaskar Jadhav, and Sunil Prabhu. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) suffered a significant defeat in the assembly elections, with none of its three major parties securing enough seats to automatically claim the LoP position. However, speculation is rife that the Assembly Speaker has the discretion to grant the position to the opposition.
With the state’s budget session set to begin on March 3, the UBT is expected to formally stake its claim for the post.
‘Party MLAs Have Unanimously Supported The Move,’ Says Senior Shiv Sena-UBT Leader Ambadas Danve
Commenting on the matter, Ambadas Danve, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council and a senior UBT leader, stated that party MLAs have unanimously supported the move.
“Shiv Sena (UBT) will definitely claim the Leader of Opposition position in the Assembly. Party chief Uddhav Thackeray will soon make an official announcement. In our meeting, our MLAs clearly expressed that the party should assert its claim,” Danve told the media.
When asked whether Congress and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) would support their claim, Danve responded, “This is not a matter of support but of numbers. The party with the highest number of opposition MLAs should get the post. The final decision, however, rests with the Assembly Speaker. Our MLAs have made their stance clear, but Uddhav Thackeray will take the final call.”
On whether Aaditya Thackeray, Bhaskar Jadhav, or Sunil Prabhu were frontrunners for the position, Danve dismissed any speculation. “There has been no internal discussion on specific names yet. The final decision lies with our party chief. Since there is still uncertainty regarding the government’s and opposition’s stance on the matter, we haven’t proposed any names so far,” he clarified.
Meanwhile, speaking to Media, Bhaskar Jadhav reaffirmed the party’s long-standing claim to the position. “Our demand has been there from the beginning. The final decision on the name will be taken by the party chief,” he said.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra Urdu Academy should be formed, funds and staff should be appointed for the promotion of Urdu language Abu Asim Azmi

Mumbai: Mumbai Maharashtra Legislative Assembly member Abu Asim Azmi has demanded the immediate formation of Urdu Academy to promote Urdu. He said that academies of other languages including Gujarati and Marathi are active, but the condition of Urdu Academy is pathetic. Earlier there were 25 employees in this academy, but now only the superintendent is left. The remaining 24 have retired. The government needs to pay attention to the plight of Urdu.
The formation of this academy will promote Urdu. Azmi demanded that the Urdu Academy is facing difficulties due to the provision of funds. He said that the government allocates Rs 1 crore on paper, but this fund is not provided. Abu Asim Azmi said that Urdu is the language of our country. Whenever the Chief Minister or any other minister speaks in the House, they resort to Urdu poetry. But when it comes to the establishment of Urdu Academy and the development of Urdu language, the government is doing injustice
Maharashtra
On the third day of Maharashtra Assembly, the opposition protested against the corruption of Rs 3000 crore.

Mumbai: On the third day of Maharashtra Assembly in Mumbai, the opposition accused the ruling party of corruption and protested on the stairs of Vidhan Bhavan, accusing the government of giving contracts to every company of its choice. The state’s construction and development department has given a contract of Rs 3000 crore to Mahagathbandhan government’s Megha Engineering Company. Many shortcomings have been found in the work of this company, but despite this it is dear to the government. Therefore, slogans were raised on the stairs of Vidhan Bhavan that giving contract to this company is condemnable. Opposition members were also holding banner posters of contractor Megha Engineering, in which the picture of the owner of Megha Company was also visible. The opposition has intensified its protest against corruption in the Mahagathbandhan government. Shiv Sena opposition leader Ambadas Danve, Congress members and all parties including Congress protested loudly on the stairs of Vidhan Bhavan and drew the attention of the government towards this.
Maharashtra
Mumbai School Teacher Arrested Under POSCO Act For Sexually Assaulting Minor Student Multiple Times Over One Year

Mumbai: A horrifying case has come forward from a well-known Mumbai school where a 40-year-old English teacher from a renowned Mumbai school was arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student multiple times over a year.
The attacks began after the teacher developed an attraction to the boy while organising dance groups for the school’s annual function in December 2023. Initial advances made in January 2024 were rebuffed by the student, prompting the teacher to enlist a friend to persuade him, claiming such relationships were common. Following this, the teacher picked the boy up, took him to a secluded location, and assaulted him.
According to a report by media, in the ensuing weeks, the teacher provided the student with anti-anxiety medication and arranged outings to luxury hotels, where they had several sexual encounters, often intoxicating him beforehand. The teacher’s arrest has shocked the school community.
The student’s behavioral changes raised concerns with his family, but they decided against reporting the incidents, hoping it would resolve on its own as he neared graduation. After leaving school earlier this year, the student fell into depression, and the situation escalated when the teacher attempted to contact him through the domestic staff. This prompted the family to file a complaint with the police.
Authorities have charged the teacher with penetrative sexual assault and related offenses under the POCSO Act and other relevant laws. The case underscores serious issues concerning student abuse within educational institutions. The teacher has been remanded in police custody until Wednesday, as investigations continue into this disturbing incident involving a minor.
Similar Incident
In another incident a mathematics teacher in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing 24 girl students in classes VIII to X last week. Complaints to the principal led to the teacher’s suspension and subsequent police custody. The Director of School Education initiated an inquiry due to the seriousness of the situation, tasking the Deputy Director of Elementary Education with gathering information promptly. The teacher now faces charges under Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO provisions, reflecting the education department’s urgency in addressing these allegations.
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