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Mumbai Metro 3 Progress Update: 97% Work Of Phase 1 Connecting Seepz To BKC Completed; Operations To Begin Soon

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Mumbai Metro 3 Progress Update: 97% Work Of Phase 1 Connecting Seepz To BKC Completed; Operations To Begin Soon

Mumbai: The Mumbai Metro 3 project, an ambitious infrastructure venture, has reached a significant milestone with 97% of the work on its first phase, connecting Seepz to the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), now complete. The update, shared by Metro 3 officials on the project’s official social media handle on X (formerly Twitter), stated that the final stages of testing are underway.

The post further provided details that inspections of all stations within Phase 1 had been carried out by the Fire Brigade department of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). Electrical systems and other crucial infrastructure components are also in their final testing stages.

Mumbai Metro 3 Shares Update On Progress

The Mumbai Metro 3 post on X stated, “Total 97% work of Phase 1 of Metro 3 is completed. Inspections of all stations under phase 1 have been done by the Fire Brigade department of MCGM. The testing of electrical and all other systems is in the final stage. By next week MMRC will submit an application to invite the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) who will check various safety aspects of metro systems. Stay tuned!”

Project Planned To Be Flagged Off In July

Initially, the first phase of the Metro 3 project was scheduled to commence operations on July 24. However, due to pending safety checks and certification approvals, the launch of this vital transportation link has been delayed. Contrary to reports suggesting that the Metro 3 operations would begin soon, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) has not yet finalised the date for Phase 1 of the Aqua Line to become operational.

According to recent updates from the Free Press Journal, MMRCL is still awaiting necessary certifications before beginning operations. Phase 1 of Metro 3, which runs between Aarey Colony and BKC, will commence once all approvals have been secured. Ultimately, the Aqua Line will serve a route stretching from Colaba to SEEPZ, enhancing Mumbai’s public transportation network.

Exact Date Of Inauguration Yet To be Finalised

A senior MMRCL official confirmed that the exact date for the commencement of Metro 3 operations has yet to be determined. The inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) remains pending and the launch date will only be set once the CMRS gives the green light. The official hinted that MMRCL might invite the CMRS for inspection within the month.

Further insights from the official revealed that 99% of the civil work has been completed, with metro station construction at 97% and tunneling work fully accomplished. Overall system work is 77.6% complete, civil works at the depot are 99.8% finished, and mainline track work is 87% complete.

About Mumbai Metro 3 Project

Metro 3, spanning a 33.5-kilometer underground corridor along the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ route, features 27 stations, of which 26 are underground and one is at grade. The project requires multiple clearances, including from the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA), and the CMRS. The RDSO has completed its inspection, and the ISA’s inspection is ongoing.

MMRCL currently has a fleet of 19 rakes, which is sufficient to operate Phase 1 of the metro. Once operational, the Aqua Line is expected to offer 260 services daily, accommodating approximately 1.7 million passengers. MMRCL is also focusing on integrating multi-modal connectivity at stations, which includes connections to other public transport modes, improved footpaths, seating arrangements and foot over bridges to enhance last-mile connectivity.

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Who will become MLA, who will get the ticket, how will Muslim votes be distributed

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After the Haryana elections, elections are to be held in Maharashtra, which holds the financial capital of the country, although the elections have not been announced yet, but if the experts are to be believed, elections in Maharashtra can be held in February or March 2025. Before the elections, the political atmosphere of Maharashtra is looking quite heated these days. If sources are to be believed, Mumbai’s Bandra Assembly seat was once held by Congress’s Zishan Siddiqui, who has now given the Bandra seat to Uddhav after he left the party. Thackeray’s party has decided to give On the other hand, Uddhav Sena has decided to leave its Chandivali seat, which was occupied by Uddhav Sena, for Congress’s Arif Naseem Khan, although this has not been formally announced yet. According to expert sources, this time Congress Uddhav Sena and Sharad Pawar’s NCP have already made up their mind to compromise on seats with each other.

Yamani Jadhav of Uddhav Sena is the MLA from Mumbai’s Byculla Assembly seat, after which I left Uddhav Sena and joined Shinde Sena and in the recent Lok Sabha elections, Shinde Sena had fielded Yamani Jadhav against Arivand Sawant of Uddhav Sena. Yamani Jadhav also had to face a crushing defeat.

Now a matter of confusion is going on between Congress and Uddhav Sena on Byculla seat. At present, after MLA Yamani Jadhav left the party, Uddhav Sena does not have any strong candidate in this area who can defeat Shinde government’s sitting MLA Yamani Jadhav. . Whereas Congress has past MLA Madhu Chavan who has a lot of influence in Byculla.

Recently, Muslim vote politics has started in Byculla assembly constituency. Yamini Jadhav distributed burqas to Muslim women to please the Muslims, while on the other hand, Owaisi’s Majlis party also started using its tactics to get the votes of Muslims. Are The party is considering contesting Waris Pathan from Majlis from here. Samajwadi Party is also planning to field its candidate from Byculla area this time, Raees Shaikh, who is currently the sitting MLA from Bhiwandi, from Byculla. Maharashtra President on the seat of Bhiwandi. Abu Asim’s son Farhan Azmi will be fought While Abuasim Azmi himself will contest the Legislative Assembly elections from Govandi seat in Mumbai, it is a different matter that if any agreement is reached with Congress, then Byculla seat can be left. In such a situation, it is difficult for Raees Shaikh to get ticket from Samajwadi in the elections this time. Meanwhile, Faiyaz Ahmed Khan, an independent who was expelled from Owaisi’s party from Byculla assembly constituency, is planning to contest elections from this area. There is a possibility of division of a large number of Muslim votes in this area due to Faiyaz Ahmed and Majlis heir Pathan contesting the elections, due to which if Congress fields its candidate here, it would lead to its defeat and Shinde government’s expectations of Yamini Jadhav would increase Is.

Whatever be the case, as the elections come closer, many people will join different parties with the intention of making their own fortunes and many street leaders will get the votes divided out of greed for money. This time the elections in Maharashtra will be interesting as well as very difficult for the general public, meanwhile it will be difficult to decide whom to elect and why.

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‘Fadnavis Ineligible To Run Home Dept’, Raut Says After BJP Leader Bawankule Son’s Audi Car Accident

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'Fadnavis Ineligible To Run Home Dept', Raut Says After BJP Leader Bawankule Son's Audi Car Accident

Mumbai, Sep 10: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said Devendra Fadnavis was not eligible to head the Maharashtra home department, an attack coming a day after the accident involving a luxury car owned by state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule’s son.

Speaking to reporters here, Raut claimed evidence has been removed in the case and that till BJP leader Fadnavis remains the home minister, there will not be any fair probe in any case in the state.

About The Accident

The Audi car owned by Bawankule’s son Sanket hit several vehicles in Ramdaspeth area of Nagpur in the early hours of Monday, after which the driver and one more occupant were apprehended by police.

The occupants of the luxury car were returning from a beer bar in Dharampeth area when the incident took place, a police official on Monday said adding the medical examination will include blood tests for alcohol detection.

“A case of rash driving and other offences was registered. No action has been taken so far against Sanket Bawankule and the other two occupants who reportedly escaped from the scene at Mankapur bridge,” the official said.

Raut on Tuesday hit out at Fadnavis over the case probe.

“According to our information, the son of BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule was allegedly drunk and seriously injured two persons in Nagpur. Surprisingly, his name was not mentioned in the First Information Report (FIR), and the car’s number plate was removed after the accident,” he claimed.

If Devendra Fadnavis, who also hails from Nagpur, fails to lead the home department effectively, then he is not eligible for such a position, the Rajya Sabha member said.

“The car is registered in Bawankule’s name, yet all the evidence has been removed,” Raut claimed.

“As long as Fadnavis is the home minister and Rashmi Shukla is the director general of police, there will never be any fair investigation in any matter in the state,” he added.

According to an official from Nagpur’s Sitabuldi police station official, the Audi car first collided with complainant Jitendra Sonkamble’s car at 1 am on Monday and then with a moped, leaving two youth riding it injured.

“The Audi car struck some more vehicles moving towards Mankapur area. At T-Point there, the vehicle hit a Polo car. Its occupants chased the Audi and stopped it near Mankapur bridge. Two occupants, identified as driver Arjun Hawre and Ronit Chittamwar, were stopped by those in the Polo car,” he said.

After the incident, Chandrashekhar Bawankule admitted the Audi car was registered in the name of his son Sanket.

“Police should conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the accident without any bias. Those found guilty should be charged and appropriate action should be taken against them. I have not spoken to any police official. The law must be equal for all,” the senior BJP leader said.

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CID Additional SP Shrikant Kolhapure Arrested for Bribery in Liquor License Scam

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CID Additional SP Shrikant Kolhapure Arrested for Bribery in Liquor License Scam

Pune: The State Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested Additional Police Superintendent Shrikant Namdevrao Kolhapure on charges of bribery and fraud in a case involving a liquor license for a hotel in Mahabaleshwar.

The case came to light when Hemant Balakrishna Salvi, the owner of Meghdoot Hotel, lodged a complaint alleging that Kolhapure, along with his associates, demanded ₹2.5 crore to facilitate the issuance of a liquor license for his hotel.

The group, which included Kolhapure’s associates Hanumant Munde, Abhimanyu Ramdas Dedage, and Balu Babasaheb Puri, initially collected ₹1.05 crore from Salvi.

Realizing that no progress was being made on the promised license, Salvi reported the matter to the Director General of Police of the Crime Investigation Department, suspecting foul play.

Following a thorough investigation by the Economic Offences Wing, a case was registered at Wai Police Station. The CID quickly acted on the complaint, arresting Munde, Dedage, and Puri. Kolhapure, however, evaded arrest and went into hiding, prompting a manhunt by the authorities.

A special CID team, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Ganesh Mali and comprising Police Inspector Varsha Kawade along with constables Vijay Kumbhar, Nivrutti Padekar, Zamir Mulla, and Swapnil Jadhav, eventually tracked Kolhapure to Thane, where he was apprehended.

Kolhapure was presented before the Wai court, where he was remanded to five days of police custody as the investigation, spearheaded by Police Superintendent Manisha Dubule, continues.

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