Maharashtra
Sanjay Raut rips into Raj Thackeray for comments on Uddhav’s tackling Covid crisis
Mumbai, April 21. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut attacked Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray for his comments targetting his estranged cousin and ex-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, here on Friday.
Attempting to defend Shiv Sena Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Raj Thackeray on Thursday created a flutter by saying that the lapses in Covid-19 management during Uddhav Thackeray’s tenure as CM at the height of the pandemic could also attract charges of culpable homicide.
He was hitting out at the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)’s demand for CM Eknath Shinde’s resignation, dismissal of his government and booking officials responsible for culpable homicide after the Navi Mumbai tragedy that claimed 14 lives.
Ruling Sena Minister Uday Samant endorsed Raj Thackeray’s demand saying the corruption that resulted in Covid-19 deaths can be exposed and attract culpable homicide charges.
Responding, Raut said that Raj ‘was a pet parrot’ of the ruling ally Bharatiya Janata Party and asked him to make demands for culpable homicide against the CMs of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat for their failure during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Why only Uddhav Thackeray, let them order similar investigations against the CMs of Gujarat and UP… Remember those thousands of bodies dumped in the Ganga River in UPa or the long queues of people waiting for cremation of hundreds in Gujarat,” Raut demanded.
As the bitter political row continued over the ‘Maharashtra Bhushan Award’ post-event tragedy, the state government yesterday appointed a one-man committee to probe the issue, and earlier banned all similar open-air functions in the state from 12-5 pm during summer.
The Opposition leaders have questioned how a government official could conduct an impartial probe when the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and other dignitaries were on the dais.
Nationalist Congress Party’s Leader of Opposition (Assembly) Ajit Pawar has demanded a judicial probe by a retired judge, state Congress President Nana Patole wants a two-day Special Legislature Session to discuss the disaster, and Raut has alleged between 50-75 deaths necessitating culpable homicide charges.
Maharashtra
Mumbai sea water to be made potable… Azmi seeks clarification in the House regarding this major project.

Mumbai: During the monsoon session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, there was a heated debate on the proposed Manori desalination project (a project to make seawater drinkable) to address Mumbai’s water shortage. Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi raised several important public questions in the House. Regarding the project, which is being built at an estimated cost of ₹ 4,077 crore, Abu Asim Azmi asked the government when the actual work on the project would begin and whether it would be completed within the stipulated time (48 months). He also sought clarification on the operation and maintenance costs of the project and its impact on the water bills of Mumbai residents. Industries Minister Uday Samant, while answering these important questions in the House, provided information about the current status of the project.
Maharashtra
Abu Asim demands the establishment of a new police station in the Maharashtra Assembly, alongside measures to crack down on drugs and curb crime.

Mumbai: Today, in the Maharashtra Assembly, MLA Abu Asim Azmi raised the issue of law and order and public safety in the state with great seriousness during the session. While participating in the proceedings of the House, MLA Abu Asim Azmi prominently raised the issue of the growing illegal drug trade and the resulting increase in serious crimes in his constituency. He informed the House that drug addiction is not only destroying the younger generation but it has also led to an unprecedented increase in theft, snatching and other crimes, which is creating an atmosphere of insecurity among the local residents.
Terming public safety as the most important, the MLA drew the government’s attention to the imbalance between the existing police system and the population of the area. He said that the population of the region has increased rapidly in recent years, but the police force and resources have not increased in proportion. He urged the government to take immediate action to strengthen the security and safety of lives and property. He demanded that additional police contingents be deployed in the area to deal with the current challenges and increase patrols. He also demanded that new police stations be established keeping in mind the population density and geographical spread, so that the police can respond quickly in emergencies.
Speaking in the House, the MLA clearly stated that he had seriously raised the issue of drug use and the resulting increase in crime in the Assembly today. He further demanded that the government increase the police force keeping in mind the safety of the people and establish new police stations as per the population.
Other members of the House also agreed on this sensitive issue. Considering the seriousness of the issue, the government assured that strict steps are being taken to dismantle the drug network and police stations will be reviewed on the basis of the new population scale to strengthen law and order.
Maharashtra
Case registered against contractor and workers after Aslam Sheikh death in Mumbai Sakinaka manhole

Mumbai: After the death of pedestrian Aslam Sheikh after falling into a manhole on Khairani Road in Sakinaka, Mumbai, the Mumbai Police has registered a case of negligence and carelessness against the contractor. Earlier, the BMC had taken action in this matter and suspended Assistant Municipal Commissioner L. Ward Dhanji Harlekar and three BMC officers Abhijeet Chogle, Deepak Chogle and Uttam Patil. This inquiry has been handed over to the Additional Municipal Commissioner Suburban headed by Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide. The inquiry report will be submitted in 7 days. Earlier, the BMC has blacklisted the above-mentioned contractor. The repair work of a water drain was underway on Khairani Road within the limits of Sakinaka. A passerby, Aslam Ishaq Sheikh, 55, a resident of Yadav Nagar, Sakinaka, died after falling into an open manhole. In this regard, based on a complaint filed by a BMC officer of L ward, a case has been registered at Sakinaka police station against the contractor and the workers assigned to the repair work. The investigation is underway and no arrest has been made in the case so far, informed DCP Dutta Nalawade here. In this case, it has been found that no safety arrangements were made near the manhole, which is why this tragedy occurred.
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