National News
Rahul Gandhi Behind NCP Split? Here’s What We Know

While the opposition parties across the country were trying to form a united front to defeat the Narendra Modi-led BJP, a big blow was dealt to the opposition in Western State of Maharashtra. NCP leader Ajit Pawar has made a significant move in Mumbai as he moved to support the Shinde-Fadnavis government along with at least 30 MLAs of the NCP.
Ajit Pawar on Sunday afternoon took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Chhagan Bhujbal, Dilip Valse-Patil, Hasan Mushrif, Dhananjay Munde, DharmaraoBaba Atram, Aditi Tatkare, Sanjay Bansode and Anil Patil took oath as ministers in Shinde cabinet.
Rahul Gandhi becoming face of opposition major issue for rebel NCP leaders: Sources
After the big turmoil in the Maharashtra politics, reasons for the sudden split in NCP are being analysed.
As per sources, Supporters of Ajit Pawar were upset after Supriya Sule and Sharad Pawar went to Patna to attend the meeting of opposition leaders and shared the stage with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. It is also being suggested that NCP leaders were not in favour of Rahul Gandhi becoming the face of opposition and a potential candidate for the Prime Minister’s position in the upcoming general elections. This factor is being cited as a major reason for the NCP’s internal division.
Speculations were rife about Ajit Pawar switching sides for a year
In the NCP, tensions have been brewing for almost a year. Ajit Pawar was reportedly willing to support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), deviating from the party’s official stance and defying the position of Sharad Pawar. Adding to the turmoil, the party has faced scrutiny from central investigation agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), prompting other NCP leaders to raise the issue of aligning with the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition government. However, recent attempts by Sharad Pawar to salvage the situation through his retirement announcement seem to have backfired. This turn of events has inadvertently favored the ruling party, as opposition unity appears to have been impacted.
Lalu Yadav had hinted at Gandhi becoming opposition’s ‘Dulha’
During a recent opposition party meeting in Patna, it is noteworthy that Lalu Yadav had praised Rahul Gandhi and said, “Get ready soon become a Dulha (groom), your mother also desires the same.” Lalu also remarked at that time, “You get on the horse, and we will all become the part if your wedding procession.”
Lalu Yadav’s statement has been interpreted in various political contexts. It is believed that Lalu Yadav has extended his support to Rahul Gandhi in leading the opposition. Consequently, in the upcoming general elections, Rahul Gandhi may not only be the face of the opposition but also a potential candidate for the position of Prime Minister.
Majority of NCP leaders averse to alliance with Congress: Sources
In Maharashtra, the leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have also drawn the same meaning from Lalu’s statement. Party sources reveal that a majority of NCP leaders are averse to forging an alliance with the Congress for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Consequently, with the slightest hint from Ajit Pawar, the party leaders swiftly aligned themselves to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), seeing it as a force capable of impeding the Congress’s rise. This development unfolded so rapidly that even Sharad Pawar, the party’s stalwart, was unable to halt its momentum.
National News
Navi Mumbai: Kharghar Residents Halt PCMC Roadwork, Demand Permanent Fix To Pothole Woes

Navi Mumbai: Residents of Kharghar, led by Kharghar Citizen Forum President Leena Garad, on Tuesday halted ongoing road resurfacing work near JJ Rasoi Hotel on the Utsav Chowk–Tata Hospital stretch, accusing the Panvel City Municipal Corporation (PCMC) of wasting public money on poor-quality, repetitive patchwork instead of providing lasting road solutions.
The protest came after newly resurfaced roads once again developed potholes within months of completion. “Every year, the same twenty to twenty-two spots in Kharghar develop potholes, and every year only patchwork is done. This cycle has continued for nearly eight years despite repeated complaints,” said Garad.
She added that in 2022–23, the forum had written to the civic body highlighting the recurring issue, and in 2024, they even conducted a micro-survey and submitted video proof demanding a permanent fix.
However, she alleged that instead of addressing the problem, the civic body launched roadwork projects worth Rs 200–300 crore after the Assembly elections, turning them into a “drama of pothole filling” meant for publicity rather than real improvement.
Garad further alleged that even well-constructed CIDCO roads, which earlier had no damage, were unnecessarily resurfaced through four contractors, resulting in fresh potholes.
“Roads that were smooth and strong under CIDCO have become pothole-ridden due to poor-quality, profit-driven work. Kharghar’s roads have turned into a gold mine for some contractors and officials,” she said.
After the citizens stopped the ongoing work, municipal officials arrived at the site and assured that no patchwork would be done and the entire road would be resurfaced properly. However, Garad questioned whether the civic body would act against companies allegedly linked to relatives of ruling party MLAs.
Calling it a case of “patchwork politics,” Garad demanded an independent expert audit of all Kharghar roads, legal action against responsible contractors and officials, and transparency in tender processes. She also urged the civic body to stop the annual farce of superficial patchwork and use modern, permanent repair technology.
“We are citizens, not subjects in a pothole empire. Our tax money should build durable roads, not fund corruption and repeated repairs,” Garad who was also a former corporator, asserted, warning that residents would continue to hold the administration accountable until lasting solutions are implemented.
Crime
Punjab: Janata Party chief moves High Court for protection from arrest

Chandigarh, Oct 15: A day after a confrontation between Chandigarh Police and Punjab Police over the custody, Janata Party president Navneet Chaturvedi, who allegedly forged the signature of legislators on nomination papers for the lone Rajya Sabha seat, on Wednesday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking protection from arrest in the criminal case registered against him.
In the petition, Chaturvedi sought protection from arrest for 10 days and directions to the Punjab Police to produce the first information report (FIR) registered against him before the court. He also alleged attempts to abduct him by the Punjab Police on Tuesday.
Punjab Police have also moved a petition in the high court seeking his custody. After the FIR was registered in Ropar, a Punjab Police team went to Chandigarh to arrest him, but the Chandigarh Police took him into their custody.
Punjab Police on Monday reportedly registered multiple FIRs after several Aam Aadmi Party MLAs alleged that their signatures were forged on nomination papers submitted by Chaturvedi, who claims to be the national president of the Janata Party for the Rajya Sabha bypoll.
Advocate General Maninderjit Singh Bedi and Additional Advocate General Chanchal Singla sought transfer of custody of the accused to the Punjab Police, and initiation of contempt and departmental action against the officials responsible for defiance of court orders.
The Punjab Police have initiated legal action following receipt of complaints from sitting Members of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha (MLAs) regarding the alleged forgery of their signatures on nomination papers submitted by Chaturvedi.
A spokesperson for Punjab Police on Monday said the complainant MLAs have stated that they received messages and social media posts indicating that their names had been mentioned as proposers in the nomination papers filed by Chaturvedi before the Secretary of the Vidhan Sabha. Chaturvedi has filed two nominations, one on October 6 and another on October 13.
In their complaint, MLAs stated that it was found that a handwritten list of proposers, purportedly bearing the signatures of these MLAs, had been attached to the nomination papers, and the same was being circulated on digital platforms.
The MLAs have categorically denied having signed or supported the said nomination, and have alleged that their names and signatures were forged and fraudulently used without consent.
The forged documents, submitted before a constitutional authority, constitute a serious offence involving forgery, cheating, and criminal conspiracy. Based on these complaints, FIRs have been registered at different police stations in the constituencies of the complainant MLAs against said Chaturvedi.
National News
MVA Leaders, Raj Thackeray Meet Maharashtra CEO Over Voter List Issues

Mumbai: Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders, along with MNS chief Raj Thackeray, visited the Maharashtra Election Commission office in Mumbai on Wednesday for a meeting with the Chief Election Officer (CEO).
Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray, UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar were also present in the election meeting.
Speaking to reporters, Uddhav Thackeray stated that they have demanded that the poll panel rectify the voter list and conduct elections after rectification.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief said, “Before the assembly elections of 2024, MVA had written a letter to the EC that the BJP is adding people to the voter list because it wanted to bring to your notice. We had clearly stated that until these flaws are rectified, elections should not be conducted. Also, another important point raised is that those till 31st July who have turned 18 years will only be allowed to vote. The cutoff of July 31st is unacceptable.” “Our first focus is to rectify the voter list and then prevent vote theft… We have an objection to EVM. Now, they don’t want to use VVPAT. Is it because they want to destroy the proofs? It is against democracy. When all party delegations met the Election Commission, we also called the BJP leaders, but they did not attend the meeting…” he added.
Meanwhile, in a post on X, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said that they met the Election Commission officials to discuss the need to ensure that the upcoming local body elections in the state are completely transparent, fair and uphold democratic values.
The post reads, “A multi-party delegation met with the Chief Election Officer and the State Election Commissioner today to discuss ensuring that the upcoming local self-government institution elections in the state are conducted in a completely transparent, impartial manner, upholding democratic values. The foundation of democracy is trust and transparency; to sustain this trust, it is essential that every election process is flawless. This demand was made on this occasion.”
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