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Shiv Sena prepared to walk out of MVA, ‘if..’: Raut to rebels

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Making another effort to defuse the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena MP and chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut made a conditional offer to the rebels about the party’s readiness to “walk out” of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

“We are ready to walk out of the MVA, provided the rebels return to Mumbai within 24 hours and hold discussions with the Shiv Sena,” Raut said, throwing yet another challenge to the group of revolters led by Minister Eknath Shinde.

He called upon the rebels’ group to stop communicating on social media or phone messages or letters or statements sitting in Assam, and like “true Shiv Sainiks, show the guts to come to Mumbai”.

“Come here within 24 hours. Sit before Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray Saheb and present your viewpoint to him. We shall definitely consider them,” Raut declared.

Nationalist Congress Party state President and Minister Jayant Patil said Raut must have made the statement after consulting the party leaders, but his colleague Chhagan Bhujbal said the Sena MP should have discussed it with MVA leaders before going public.

Congress President Nana Patole said the party is with the MVA and will support the CM till the very end in all his efforts to save the government.

“However, if a situation arises, we are prepared to sit in the Opposition benches, since we have got the mandate for the Opposition in the 2019 Assembly elections,” he added.

Senior NCP leader Praful Patel and veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that the MVA government is “stable” and there’s no threat to the alliance.

“The BJP is playing all these games, trying to break the MVA. It would not have been possible for so many (Sena) MLAs to vanish to Gujarat and then to Assam without the support of BJP,” said Kharge.

Raut’s open dare to the rebel group came a day after Thackeray announced that he was “ready to quit as CM and also as Sena President” if the mutineers came to Mumbai and told him to do so, and Shinde reacted by demanding that the Sena should “quit the MVA” immediately.

The rebels’ group has claimed the support of “over 40” Sena MLAs, while the Sena is left with around 18 legislators, but has disputed the Shinde group’s contentions, saying everything will be clear only when all the deserters come to Mumbai.

An independent legislator on Thursday claimed that once the rebels return to Mumbai, they will all go to ‘Matoshri’ (Thackeray residence) and fall at the feet of CM Uddhav Thackeray.

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Mumbai News: MLA Raees Shaikh Urges BMC To Fix Waterlogging In Muslim Cemeteries During Monsoon

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Muslim cemetery trusts have complained about problems arising due to rainwater accumulation in the burial grounds in Mumbai during funerals.

Member of Legislative Assembly, Raees Sheikh, has written to the municipal commissioner, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, about the problem during rains.

Shaikh said that various cemeteries in Mumbai are experiencing severe waterlogging during the monsoon season, creating inconvenience to mourners. “Due to this, relatives as well as grave diggers are facing extreme difficulties while performing the last rites, and it is often difficult to perform the burial ceremony on time,” said Shaikh who specifically named Narialwadi cemetery, Mazgaon; Bada Kabrastan, Marine Lines; Deonar cemetery in Govandi; and Rafi Nagar cemetery, Govandi.

Shaikh urged the BMC to take permanent and effective measures for drainage system, water pumping system and cleanliness to prevent rainwater from accumulating in the above cemeteries. 

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Mira Road Slab Collapse: 4-Year-Old Killed, Father Injured Near Mumbai

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A heartbreaking incident was reported in Mira Road today after a slab from the Noorjahan-1 building, located opposite Zudio, collapsed. The mishap claimed the life of a four-year-old child, while the child’s father sustained injuries and has been admitted to Wockhardt Hospital.

The 40-year-old structure has long been flagged for redevelopment, but the project has remained stuck for nearly a decade due to incomplete documentation and disputes with the developer. Residents allege that repeated delays and negligence have left several such buildings in dangerous conditions.

Local citizens are now questioning the inaction of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) and builders in addressing unsafe and dilapidated structures across the city.

The incident has sparked anger and grief within the community, with many warning that unless urgent measures are taken, more lives could be at risk.

Navi Mumbai: Woman Left Bleeding As Slab Crashes Down In Nerul Flat Amid Relentless Rains

A woman was injured after a portion of a slab collapsed inside a flat at Vighnaharta Society, Sector-1, Nerul, on Wednesday afternoon. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment.

A video of the incident, shows the woman bleeding and visibly shaken following the collapse.

According to civic officials, the structure had already been in a deteriorated state and the recent spell of heavy rainfall further weakened it, leading to the accident. “The slab gave way due to long-standing damage, made worse by continuous rains in the city,” an official confirmed.

The incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of ageing housing societies in Navi Mumbai, many of which have been flagged for urgent repairs.

Authorities must carry out a structural audit of the building in the coming days.

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Mumbai: Surat Crime Branch Arrests Cousin Accused Of Abducting & Murdering 3-Year-Old Boy Found In Train Toilet At LTT Station

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Mumbai: In a shocking case of child abduction and murder, the Surat Crime Branch arrested Vikas Shah from Mumbai for allegedly kidnapping and killing his 3-year-old cousin. The accused was apprehended following a joint investigation by the Surat Crime Branch and Amroli Police.

DCP Bhavesh Rozia says, “A woman complained that her 3-year-old son was taken away by her nephew, Vikas Shah, originally from Siwan, Bihar. On the 22nd, during the search by different police teams, the child’s dead body was found in a train toilet at Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak station. Surat Crime Branch and Amroli Police had been continuously working on the case for three days.

In a deeply disturbing incident, the body of the 3-year-old boy was found inside a dustbin in the bathroom of AC coach B2 of the Kushinagar Express (Train No. 22537) in the early hours of Saturday.

The incident came to light around 1:00 am, when cleaning staff began cleaning the coaches after the train arrived at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Mumbai, following its journey from Gorakhpur.

The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Central Railway, Swapnil Nila, confirmed the details of the incident.

He mentioned, “This morning, the 22537 Kushinagar Express, running from Gorakhpur, arrived at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. When the cleaning staff was cleaning the train, they found a child left in the B2 coach of the Third AC. After that, the staff took the child to the hospital, where it was declared dead…”

Further, he added that, “The child is about 3-4 years old… GRP and State Civil Police were informed… Further investigation is underway… We are trying to find out from where the child boarded the train and where the child was going. Was there anyone else with him?… CCTV footage is being checked… Some marks were found near the neck of the child in the beginning, and the condition of the child seemed bad.

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