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‘Only Dawood Is Left…’: Sanjay Raut After EOW Gives Clean Chit To Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar In Jogeshwari Land Case

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Mumbai: While addressing the issue of giving a clean chit to Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar in a hotel redevelopment case, Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Sanjay Raut remarked on Saturday that it seems even Dawood might receive a clean chit soon.

“What else can happen? Now the only one left to receive a clean chit is Dawood. Ravindra Waikar deserted Uddhav Thackeray to join the Shinde group out of fear of the ED,” Raut stated.

Waikar, his wife, and four close associates were implicated in a case registered by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The case involved the construction of a star hotel in Jogeshwari, located in Mumbai’s western suburbs, allegedly involving manipulation of land use conditions.

The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) filed a closure report on this case after Waikar joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction in March and later won Mumbai’s North West in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

Raut further said that wrong cases are being registered against their people and people have left out of fear, including Chief Minister Eknath Sindhe. He also demanded that if the complaint was filed based on incomplete information, then action should be taken against the head of EOW.

“Wrong cases are registered against our people and efforts are being made to put pressure on us and it is done. Some people are left out of fear. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also went out of fear. BJP should admit that we filed a case against them to create fear. If the complaint is filed on ‘incomplete information and misunderstanding’ then my demand from Devendra Fadnavis is that action should be taken against the head of EOW,” Raut said.

On a different subject, commenting on Lalu Yadav’s statement about the NDA government potentially failing by August, Sanjay Raut expressed agreement and emphasized that a significant political shift is occurring under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership.

“Lalu Yadav is absolutely right; this government will not last. I am seriously observing that this government will not last. We have already said that this government will not last. The storm that is happening today under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership is causing a major event in the country. Even though Mr. Naidu and Nitish Kumar’s party seem clear-minded, Modi ji, despite having a majority, is now relying on two crutches. I have full faith that whatever Lalu Ji has said is right; this government will not last,” Raut asserted.

Addressing Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the families of the Hathras stampede victims, Sanjay Raut questioned when Prime Minister Narendra Modi would make a similar visit.

“Where there is pain and crisis, BJP leaders, including the Prime Minister and Home Minister, will never go. Rahul Gandhi and all of us go because we understand the pain and suffering. When will they go? The Prime Minister will never go at the time of such incidents,” he remarked.

Regarding the large crowds that welcomed the Indian team, Sanjay Raut commented, “If just 10 per cent of that crowd had taken to the streets, problems like inflation and unemployment would have been addressed, putting pressure on the government. But where is this crowd during times of crisis? Where is it sitting? We do not know. If this crowd takes to the streets against dictatorship, democracy will survive, and dictatorship will completely end.”

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Couple held for rape-murder of minor girl in Maharastra’s Thane

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Thane, Dec 26: A couple has been arrested in connection with the abduction, rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in Maharashtra’s Thane district.

Coming barely after the Badlapur sexual assault on two nursery class girls in August, this is the second case that has sparked outrage with people demanding the noose for the alleged perpetrators – Vishal Gawli, 35 and his wife Sakshi Gawli, 25.

Vishal Gawli is accused of kidnapping the girl from near her home, where she was playing on Monday, taking her to his house, assaulting, raping, killing and then dumping her body near a cemetery in the neighbouring Bhiwandi town, some 8 kilometres away.

He was spotted purchasing liquor in a restaurant-cum-bar CCTV footage, and the Thane Police formed six teams to hunt him down, finally nabbing him on Wednesday (December 25) with the help of Buldhana Police.

A team of Kalyan Police which has registered the case, took custody of Vishal Gawli from Shegaon Police in Buldhana where his in-laws reside, while his wife Sakshi, who was said to be a party to the heinous crime, was nabbed from outside her house in Kalyan.

The Shegaon Police zeroed in on Vishal Gawli after he stepped out of a salon where he had gone to change his appearance by shaving off his beard.

They handed him over to the Kolsewadi Police Station in Kalyan town (Thane) on Thursday and is likely to be produced before a Kalyan Magistrate Court later in the day.

Initial probe reveals that he was a history-sheeter in sex crimes, facing three molestation cases involving two women and a minor girl, plus two assault cases, he was released on bail in a POCSO case lodged in August 2023 and had been married thrice, with Sakshi being his third wife.

As the matter assumed political overtones, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to the Thane Superintendent of Police and directed that no efforts should be spared to ensure the death penalty for the accused – both now arrested.

Ruling ally Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde – in whose Lok Sabha constituency – the heinous crime took place, met the victim’s family and assured that the government would ensure that the accused is tried and hanged.

The incident attracted huge flak from the Opposition parties including Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Sanjay Raut, who said that Thane – the home district of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde – has become a hotbed of gruesome crimes against women and young girls.

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Yellow Alert In Maharashtra: IMD Predicts Thunderstorms & Heavy Rains; Check Out Details

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a yellow alert for various districts in Maharashtra. According to the IMD weather forecast, various districts in Maharashtra are anticipated to experience rain along with thunderstorms and lightning on December 26, 27, and 28.

IMD Predicts Rainfall In Maharashtra

As per reports, the meteorological department has declared a yellow alert for Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Ahilyanagar, Pune, Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, Akola, Amaravati, Buldhana, and Washim from December 26 to December 28. Weather Update Today, December 24: Review Weather Information, Rain Expectations for Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.

Areas Under Yellow Alert

Areas like Khandesh, Marathwada, and Vidarbha will be especially impacted. Farmers are recommended to keep updated on weather predictions and modify their strategies as needed. The meteorological department forecasts overcast conditions with light rainfall starting on December 26th throughout Maharashtra. On the 27th, rain with thunderstorms is anticipated in Khandesh (Nashik division), central Maharashtra (Pune division), North Marathwada, and regions of western Vidarbha.

Weather Prediction For Agriculturalists

The next day, December 28th, additional rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected in Khandesh, the northern parts of Marathwada, and specific regions of Vidarbha. The Agriculture Department has recommended that farmers in these areas stay attentive to weather reports and adjust their farming practices accordingly. Grasping these weather variations is vital for farmers to safeguard their crops and minimize possible harm. The prediction shows differing amounts of rainfall in various regions, with thunderstorms potentially requiring protective actions for crops that are still growing, since the farming process could be negatively affected.

Farmers are urged to keep informed about daily forecasts and take appropriate measures to protect their crops. The Agriculture Department will persist in offering guidance and updates to help farmers manage these evolving circumstances effectively.

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Mumbai: Bandra’s Nargis Dutt Nagar Slum Redevelopment To Generate ₹10000 Crore Revenue

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Mumbai: Nargis Dutt Nagar, Bandra’s largest slum settlement, is set to transform into an affluent address. The project is expected to generate revenue of Rs 10,000 crore.

Located at Bandra Reclamation, the area will be redeveloped by Roshni Developers in collaboration with Godrej Properties under the state’s Slum Redevelopment Authority (SRA).

Plans are afoot to build 3-4 BHK apartments on this sea-facing land parcel. To be managed by Roshni Developers, the rehab component will cover 5.4 lakh sq ft, accommodating 1,515 slum families. Similarly, Godrej Properties will develop the free-sale component covering around 10 lakh sq ft.

Out of 1,515 tenants, a total of 851 were deemed to be eligible for rehabilitation after completing the necessary due scrutiny and compliances. Roshni Developers have taken the responsibility to facilitate the eligibility process of the remaining tenants after reviewing their applications in adherence with SRA rules.

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