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Mumbai: Tribal MLAs, Maha Dy Speaker Narhari Zirwal Jump Onto Safety Net Inside Mantralaya Building Over Reservation Row; Visuals Surface

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Mumbai: Several tribal MLAs including Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal jumped off the third floor of the Mantralaya building and landed on the safety nets on Friday afternoon. they were protesting against the Dhangar community getting reservations under the ST category.

Several visuals of the tribal leaders being rescued from the safety nets after the jump have surfaced on the internet. The NCP MLA and other leaders can be seen fallen on the safety nets of the building while the authorities can be seen making attempts to reach them and bring them to safety.

Recently, as the Maharashtra government prepared to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Dhangar community ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Zirwal, a senior tribal MLA representing the Dindori Assembly segment, expressed his dissatisfaction with the state’s approach to the issue.

He had announced his plan to stage an indefinite sit-in protest outside Mantralaya, the administrative headquarters, starting September 30. His protest aimed at highlighting the government’s lack of response to concerns raised by tribal MLAs.

Zirwal’s letter to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde outlines two key demands: the reinstatement of the appointment process for Scheduled Tribe candidates under the PESA (Provisions of the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act and a call to refrain from making unconstitutional decisions about the inclusion of Dhangars in the ST list.

Zirwal also called for the release of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) report on Dhangar reservation, which has been a focal point in the debate surrounding the community’s ST status.

What Is The Issue About?

The Dhangar community, which currently holds Other Backward Classes (OBC) status, argues that the Dhangad tribe listed under the ST category is identical to the Dhangars, and that a “spelling error” has unjustly excluded them from ST benefits. Despite these claims, both the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court have rejected petitions from the community. Dhangars, largely concentrated in western Maharashtra, wield influence over 25-30 Assembly seats, making the issue a politically significant one.

Two weeks ago, Chief Minister Shinde met with Dhangar leaders and assured them that their concerns would be addressed without harming the interests of other communities. Minister Shambhuraj Desai hinted at a government resolution to grant ST status to the Dhangars, further fueling unrest among tribal groups. In response, tribal leaders held a meeting in Mumbai, escalating their opposition to the potential move.

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Admissions sought for Junior KG to Grade 4 in Govind BMC ‘Mumbai Public School, Shivaji Nagar English School No. 01’

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Mumbai: The Education Department of Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started an English medium school named ‘Mumbai Public School, Shivaji Nagar English School No. 01’ in a newly constructed building at Mumbai Public School, Shivaji Nagar School Complex No. 4, Baji Prabhu Deshpande Marg, Near Shivaji Nagar Market, Mumbai (04W), Govind 04, Mumbai Public School, Shivaji Nagar School Complex No. 4, Mumbai (04W).

The school follows the Maharashtra State Board curriculum and will conduct classes from Junior KG to Grade 4. It is worth noting that priority admission will be given to students currently studying in unauthorized schools in Govind and surrounding areas. Due to the limited number of seats, the BMC Education Department appeals to as many parents as possible to avail this facility.

Interested parents should contact the following address for admission: Address: 1st Floor, Mumbai Public School, Shivaji Nagar School Complex No. 4, Baji Prabhu Deshpande Marg, Near Shivaji Nagar Market, Govind (West), Mumbai – 400 043.

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Action taken by Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s ‘F-South’ and ‘H-East’ wards, 15 shops removed in Dadar and Santa Cruz areas

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Mumbai: Municipal Corporation is taking strict action as part of its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign, which aims to remove obstructions from footpaths and make them walkable for pedestrians. Under this initiative, 15 unauthorised shops and 15 unauthorised hawkers obstructing footpaths in Dadar area (from ‘F-South’ ward) and Santacruz area (from ‘H-East’ ward) were removed today (August 13, 2026).

As per the directions of the High Court, under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide. Led by Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Prajakta Vermalawangire, the Mumbai Municipal Corporation is implementing the ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign to immediately remove unauthorised hawkers and encroachments, thus ensuring obstacle-free footpaths.

Under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner (Zone-2) Prashant Sapkale and led by Assistant Commissioner (F-South Ward), the drive was carried out in Dadar (East) area by the ‘F-South’ ward. During this drive, 04 unauthorized shops, 12 temporary tarpaulin sheds, 06 unauthorized platforms (cut*) and 15 hawkers obstructing the footpath along Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road in Dadar (East) were removed.
Under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner (Zone-3) Vishwas Mote and led by Assistant Commissioner (H-East), Mrudula Ende, ‘H-East’ ward today conducted an encroachment removal drive in Santa Cruz (East) area. The drive included demolition of six unauthorized shops located along roads 6, 7 and 11 in TPS-3 area as well as five unauthorized shops located on the footpath along Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Marg. The operation also included a food van. The drive has cleared about 500 meters of sidewalk space, making it easier for pedestrians to walk. Meanwhile, the municipal corporation is taking various steps to ensure clean and accessible sidewalks for pedestrians. As a result, the administration has warned against unauthorized construction or placing any material on the sidewalks that obstruct them. Strict action will be taken if such violations are observed.

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Mumbai: Murder sparks sensation after dispute over hotel bill payment, police launch major operation, solves murder mystery within 24 hours, two arrested accused confess

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A sensational incident of murder of a youth took place in a hotel in Mumbai after a dispute over payment of the bill, after which tension spread here, while the police have succeeded in arresting the accused within 24 hours. On the night of August 11, a man was severely beaten near the Salman Hotel in the limits of Goregaon police station. Aziz Muhammad Atiq Khan, 30, was admitted to the hospital where the doctors declared him dead. The police have started an inquiry into the murder. The victim’s brother told the police that Aziz Khan asked the owner of Salman Hotel, Danish Khan, to pay the hotel bill to two people. During this, both of them argued with the victim and said that we don’t know what you have to do with this. We will see about you … Then they both attacked the victim and hit Aziz Khan on the head with a wooden box, due to which he was seriously injured and the doctors declared him dead during treatment. The police have registered a case of murder and started searching for the accused. Six teams were formed to arrest the accused. After receiving a tip-off, the police arrested the accused and they have confessed to the crime. The accused have been identified as Ajay Mani Upadhyay, 39, and Vikas Devaraj Paswan, 32, an office boy. Within 24 hours, the police have solved the mystery of the murder and succeeded in arresting the accused. This operation was carried out by DCP Parshottam Karad on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.

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