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MVA slams Maha govt for delays in naming district Guardian Ministers

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Amid reports of widespread havoc in farmlands and the delays in District Planning & Development Council meetings, Maharashtra’s opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Monday attacked the state government, demanding the appointment of Guardian Ministers for various districts.

“Many regions of Maharashtra have received heavy rainfall during the monsoon causing widespread losses to agriculture. The dams and water reservoirs are also overflowing and water is being discharged, causing further damage to crops,” Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar said.

Targetting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, he said its over two months since the new government came to power and more than a month since ministers were sworn-in and allocated portfolios.

“So far, Guardian Ministers have not been appointed for the 36 districts. This must be done without any further delays. The DPDC meetings are chaired by the Guardian Minister and they are directly responsible for all issues pertaining to their respective districts,” Pawar demanded.

The Congress too slammed the Shinde-Fadnavis government for stopping funds to all sanctioned works from April onwards creating huge chaos at the ground level in the absence of Guardian Ministers.

Shiv Sena’s farmer face Kishore Tiwari said that he has been touring the floor-ravaged regions of Vidarbha (eastern Maharashtra) since the past few days and witnesses the growing agrarian distress.

“This year, there have been a record number of farmers’ suicides in the state yet the local administration has not bothered to reach out the people and ensure that aid reaches them. Without Guardian Ministers, the aggrieved farmers have nobody to approach, and the Opposition is trying to air their plight,” said Tiwari.

Since the past fortnight, Maharashtra has been lashed by heavy rains in several regions resulting in waterlogging or flooding of orchards and farmlands and consequently farmers have complained of losses in many areas, especially Vidarbha and Marathwada districts.

Last month, a delegation of opposition leaders including Congress state President Nana Patole had called on Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari urging him to declare a “wet-drought” in the worst-hit regions.

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Arrest of drug smugglers in Mumbai

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Mumbai: Mumbai Anti-Narcotics Cell has arrested three drug smugglers in a major operation against drugs and claimed to have seized MD worth more than Rs 2 crore. Ghatkopar Unit ANC arrested a suspected drug smuggler in Mumbai Ghatkopar. 257 grams of MD was also seized from him. Along with this, his second accomplice was also arrested and the third was arrested from Andheri. 605 grams of MD was seized from him. A total of 1.27 kg of MD has been seized, which is said to be worth Rs 2.03 crore. The action against drug smugglers was led by Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti. This action was taken by DCP Anti-Narcotics Cell. Mumbai Police has now intensified the action against drug smugglers.

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Thrill over suicide of Sathe College student in Vile Parle

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Mumbai: A tragic incident took place at Sathe College in Vile Parle, Mumbai, where 21-year-old student Sindhiya Pathak died after falling from the third floor of the college building. While the college administration claims that it is a case of suicide, the family has expressed doubts over it. The police have started investigation and are examining CCTV footage to find out the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Vile Parle police have registered a case of ADR accidental death. A 21-year-old girl committed suicide by jumping from the third floor of Sathe College at around 7:10 am. She was rushed to the hospital, but was declared dead during treatment. Initial investigation has revealed that she committed suicide due to personal reasons. Further investigation is underway.

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Nilesh Rane advised his brother Nitesh Rane to refrain from controversial statement

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Mumbai: Everything between the BJP and Shinde Sena in Mumbai Maharashtra is not good. The Cold War has started in BJP leader and minister Nitesh Rane and Nilesh Rane. Nitesh Rane made a controversial statement in the rally in Usmanabad, after which the debate began on whom, whose father, Nilesh Rane advised his brother Nitesh Rane to refrain from a controversial statement, and then Nitesh responded to him while commenting. After that, Nilesh Rane had deleted X’s post deleted. Now Nitesh Rane has appealed to the X -Dharma to be closed on a friendly principle. Nitesh Rane has said on the X that dear Nilesh ji you advised Mahayati Dharma Plan a few days ago, but it is not right to threaten your friend’s ally party workers right now, you are part of Mahayati, so it is important to take special care, now it is interesting to respond to this message. Rane has also shared a message on X in which the BJP worker has been threatened, and this message of social media has now led to a cold war in Rane Brother.

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