Maharashtra
Never imagined Ajit Pawar and we would come together: Uddhav Thackeray
Mumbai, Feb 23: Former Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena-UBT president Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said he had never imagined that he and the late former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar would come together, as both parties were politically opposed to each other.
Showering praise on Ajit Pawar’s command over administration, Thackeray noted that he had been his pillar of support during the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government.
Speaking during the condolence motion in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Thackeray said: “I never imagined that Ajit Pawar and we would ever join forces, as both our parties were politically opposed to each other. We witnessed two significant mornings: one where the news of Ajit Pawar’s decision shocked everyone, and another morning that left all of Maharashtra grieving.”
“We came together unexpectedly. There was a reservation in my mind initially. I had no administrative experience when I became Chief Minister. I was taken aback when it was decided that Ajit Pawar would serve as the Deputy Chief Minister. However, once the work began, I realised that I had gained an excellent, generous colleague and friend in Ajit Dada. He was my pillar of support in government and administrative affairs. If I did not understand something, I would speak to him. He had a habit of studying every subject deeply,” said Thackeray.
He further remarked, “Ajit Dada served as the state’s Deputy Chief Minister six times. But what stands out to me is that he stepped out from the shadow of a massive tree to create his own identity. While some spend their entire lives under the shadow of a tree, Ajit Dada was someone who forged his own path.”
“I visited Baramati two or three times. During those visits, I was dealing with health issues, and Ajit Dada made it a point to accompany me. He showed me the transformation of Baramati, and seeing it was truly astonishing — the roads, the large institutions, the schools, and the overall development. When the tragedy occurred and Ajit Pawar passed away, I felt that Baramati had become orphaned. The Baramati that was once full of joy suddenly felt desolate,” said Thackeray.
During the lockdown, when the state Secretariat (Mantralaya) was closed and it seemed like the economic cycle might come to a halt, “Ajit Dada kept Maharashtra’s economy moving and ensured that no scheme was shut down. He demonstrated the skill required to run an administration”, Thackeray said.
“Ajit Dada will be remembered forever. In recent times, Ajit Pawar had remarked that he was in power with the very people who had accused him of a Rs 70,000 crore scam. Why am I mentioning this? Because we must reflect on how much we defame a person while they are alive. How many allegations should be levelled against someone? Should we try to ruin their life? There must be a limit. He faced so many allegations but confronted them all; he never broke down,” commented Thackeray.
Thackeray said that everyone had experienced Ajit Pawar’s style of functioning, and even officials were wary of him.
“He had a commanding voice and spoke fearlessly. We also saw how his straightforwardness sometimes landed him in trouble, but that was because there was no malice in his heart,” he added.
“Ajit Dada managed Maharashtra’s Finance Department. Despite my lack of experience, he supported me. He had an unbreakable bond with the clock and time — perhaps that is why the ‘Clock’ was his symbol. If Ajit Pawar was scheduled to arrive at a certain time, he was there without fail. Even his desk was always neat and perfectly aligned. When a person is disciplined, the entire administration runs with discipline,” said Thackeray.
“Maharashtra has lost a charismatic leader, and this is a massive loss for the state. The mountain of grief from Ajit Pawar’s passing has fallen not just on the Pawar family, but on all of Maharashtra,” Thackeray concluded.
Maharashtra
UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.
Maharashtra
A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.
Maharashtra
Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.
The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.
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