Mumbai: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the prominent leader of Shiv Sena, who has made two and a half crore women financially capable under the Chief Minister’s ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’, is going to receive a grand civic reception from the Ladki sisters. This reception ceremony will be organized by Shiv Sena in Bandrekurla Complex on January 23 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Hindu Hriday Samrat, revered Balasaheb Thackeray. Shiv Sena Deputy Leader Rahul Shewale gave information about this in a press conference today. Secretary Sushant Shelar, Deputy Leader and Spokesperson Sheetal Mhatre, Spokesperson Adv. Sushiben Shah, Yuva Sena Secretary General Amey Ghole were present in the press conference organized at Balasaheb Bhavan.

Shewale said, “In June 2022, Shiv Sena’s prominent leader Eknath Shinde took a historic decision and pledged to carry forward the ideas of revered Balasaheb. This pledge was fulfilled in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. For this reason, on behalf of Shiv Sainiks and all the citizens of the state, Eknath Shinde and all the elected MPs and MLAs will be given a grand civic reception.” He further said, “Under the leadership of Shinde Saheb, 7 Shiv Sena MPs were elected in the Lok Sabha while 57 Shiv Sena MLAs were elected in the Assembly. In the Assembly, Shiv Sena got 15 lakh 63 thousand 917 more votes than the Ubatha group. The voters of the state showed faith in Shinde’s leadership.” Shewale also said that this victory is dedicated to revered Balasaheb Thackeray. Ladki sisters have a big contribution in this victory of Mahayuti. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena ministers will be felicitated by those Ladki sisters. On this occasion, a musical programme of Sonu Nigam and Avadhoot Gupte will also be organised.

Shiv Sena and Mumbai Mahapalika have an emotional connection.

Shewale said that Mumbaikars have always elected Shiv Sena as the Mayor by voting for Dhanushbaan. Now Shiv Sena will again take a pledge on January 23 to hoist the saffron flag on Mumbai Mahapalika and make Mahayuti the Mayor. For this, branch level meetings will be organized in Mumbai city from January 24 to January 30. New executive will be announced in Mumbai city in the first week of February, and Mahapalika elections will be contested through this executive. Shewale said that February 9 is the birthday of Shiv Sena’s main leader Eknath Shinde, and on this occasion, membership campaign and district level meetings will be organized from January 23 to February 9 to express gratitude to the voters.

There will be a big political upheaval on January 23

When asked by reporters about the allegations made by opponents against Shiv Sena minister Uday Samant, Shewale said, “15 MLAs of Ubatha faction and 10 MLAs of Congress are willing to join Shiv Sena and there will be a big political upheaval on January 23.” Shewale said opponents were spreading false news about Shiv Sena because they were scared. “Before discussing who will become Uday, the existence of Ubatha faction should be taken into consideration,” Shewale said in a scathing attack on Sanjay Raut. He criticised the Mahavikas Aghadi, saying it was formed only for selfishness and power. “When power goes and selfishness ends, cracks start appearing in it. Leaders of some parties are seen trying hard to save their existence and save their families,” Shewale said, targeting the Ubatha faction.

Mumbai: The policy of the Mahayuti government to play with the future of the young generation of Maharashtra has now become clear. The merit list of the State Service 2022 exam has been released a year ago, but till now the appointments of 623 officers are pending. Due to this, the students are facing mental stress and serious injustice is being done to their future.

The credibility of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission has completely ended during the time of the Mahayuti government, and its mismanagement, illegal interference and inaction have affected the rights of the students. In this context, a resolution has been taken to surround the secretaries of the Public Service Commission under the leadership of Mumbai President of Nationalist Youth Congress Sharadchandra Pawar Party, Adv. Amol Matele.

Adv. Statement of Amol Matele

“The state government should immediately stop playing with the future of students. By keeping the appointment of 623 candidates pending, the government has crossed the limits of its negligence. We are giving a clear message to the government and the Public Service Commission – our struggle for the rights of students will intensify. If a decision is not taken on time, we will take to the streets and increase the intensity of the movement.”

Demands of students

• 623 officers should be appointed immediately.
• Transparency should be ensured in the work of Maharashtra Public Service Commission.
• Irregularities causing mental and physical stress to students should be eliminated.

Nationalist Youth Congress is committed to getting justice for the students through this siege movement and has resolved to hold the careless administration of the government accountable.

Mumbai: Sanjay Raut should worry about the existence of his party. Instead of looking at someone’s rise, he should think that his party is declining. BJP group leader A. Praveen Darekar attacked Sanjay Raut and said that Raut can only make statements, but no constructive and developmental work can be done by him.

Targeting Mahavikas Aghadi

Speaking to reporters, Darekar commented on the political situation in the state. He said, “The leadership of Mahayuti is capable. If there are any differences or disagreements, we will sit together and resolve them. The people of the state have expectations from us and it is our responsibility to fulfill those expectations.”

Targeting Mahavikas Aghadi, he said, “Sanjay Raut should try to save the future of his party instead of commenting on others. Mahavikas Aghadi is in a scattered state at the moment and they need to work in unison.”

Dispute over guardian minister post

On the question of ban on guardian minister post in Raigad and Nashik, Darekar said, “When there is a coalition government of many parties, the distribution of minister and guardian minister posts is challenging. Every party needs to be given justice. In such a situation, the Chief Minister and senior leaders have to decide by making a balance.”

He said, “Mahayuti has got the majority of the public. More important than who will become a minister or guardian minister is how to fulfill the expectations of the public. Issues within the Mahayuti should be resolved behind closed doors instead of bringing them on the streets.”

Issue of displeasure and coordination

On the discussions of displeasure over not getting the guardian minister post, Darekar said, “It is natural to be displeased over not getting a minister post or a favorite department. But the leaders of the Mahayuti should focus on serving the public.”

Referring to Pankaja Munde, he said, “Pankaja Munde is our senior and mature leader. No one will remain displeased. The stability of the Mahayuti and service to the public are both the most important priorities.”