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Shiv Sena (UBT) to Maharashtra CM, DyCM: Apologise for ‘caning’ Varkaris

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The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday demanded that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis tender an apology to the people of Maharashtra for the unprovoked police caning on the pilgrims taking part in the annual pilgrimage of Saint Dnyanesh Maharaj from Alandi to Pandharpur.

Sena (UBT) MP and Chief Spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that both Shinde-Fadnavis must apologise to the people and the Varkaris (as the pilgrims are known) for the caning incident at Alandi.

“The CM performs the annual pooja at the Pandharpur Temple… This kind of treatment is an insult to the people and the Varkaris who were going on their annual pilgrimage from Alandia Unless the CM apologises, he has no right to perform the special pooja,” said Raut sternly.

However, Fadnavis and the police have flatly denied that there was any ‘lathi-charge’ and claimed it was a minor scuffle with some Varkaris who were allegedly attempting to barge inside the temple on Sunday afternoon, sparking a huge political row.

Congress state President Nana Patole, Chief Spokesperson Atul Londhe, NCP Working President Supriya Sule, state NCP President Jayant Patil, Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar, Chief Spokesperson Mahesh Tapase, Sene (UBT)’s Raut, Sushma Andhare and other leaders have slammed the state government for the caning of the Varkaris.

Social media posts and TV clips show police personnel and some Varkaris in a tussle, with the cops resorting to a mild caning to deter the restless crowd, as over 8,00,000 devotees had gathered there for the annual event.

Some eyewitness reports said around 300-plus members of the Warkari Prashikshan Sanstha attempted to enter the sanctum sanctorum of the temple but were prevented by the police, leading to heated exchanges.

The pilgrimage involves a palanquin of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj being taken in a long religious procession from Alandi (Pune) to Pandharpur (Solapur).

Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissioner Vinay Choubey and DCP Vivek Patil and other government officials contended that there was “no caning” of any devotes and the police had merely requested the Varkaris to avoid entering the temple without permission as the space in the sanctum sanctorum is very small.

As a precaution to avoid a near-stampede situation experienced last year, this year the authorities have restricted up to 75 member-devotees only per ‘dindi’ (palanquin procession), and passes have also been issued accordingly by the organisers.

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Becoming 8-10 MLAs is not a big deal, but if 8-10 become good IAS officers then there will be a revolution in the society: Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: MLA of Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency and Samajwadi Party state president Abu Asim Azmi organized a decimal program for students at City Banquet Hall in Govind, Mumbai, in which laptops and tablets were gifted to the meritorious students of Mankhurd Nagar Assembly constituency who achieved excellent and prestigious results in class 10th and 12th. Sameer Ahmed Siddiqui (IAS) was present as the chief guest on this occasion and he guided the students of Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar for the future. On this occasion, Abu Asim Azmi, while guiding the students, said that becoming 8 or 10 MLAs is not a big deal. If 8 or 10 good IAS officers are selected, a better society will develop and revolutionary changes will come. This will create a better society. On this occasion, 40 talented students were given tablets, 4 students were given laptops, trophies and certificates were given to those who scored 100% marks in the examination and gifts were also given to hardworking women who made their children capable. Apart from this, Hajra Majeed Hecha, who got the highest marks of 99.4 percent in class 10 in Azamgarh, was given a laptop and given special honor. On this occasion, Samajwadi Party’s state general secretary Zeba Malik, councilor Rukhsana Siddiqui, Ayesha Rafiq Sheikh, Irfan Khan, Fahad Azmi, Taluka President Gayasuddin Sheikh and Pakshacharya, various officials, as well as a large number of students of the department and their parents were present. The program was directed by Javed Sheikh and Shabnam Khan.

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Mumbai Police helpline on Eid-ul-Adha

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Mumbai: In view of Eid-ul-Azha, Mumbai Police has launched a special helpline to ensure that there is no problem in the transportation of sacrificial animals for Eid-ul-Azha. Despite the BMC allowing the purchase and sale of animals, if any problem or difficulty arises, animal traders and traders can contact the above helpline numbers 8976754100 and 02222623054. The Deonar Mandi for Eid-ul-Azha will begin from May 26, but the arrival of animals and goats in the market has started from today i.e. Saturday. Animal market police in Mumbai city and suburbs have made necessary security arrangements at the border. Mumbai Police has also issued a helpline. The purpose of this helpline is to curb animal smuggling and harassment by traders. Therefore, the helpline has been set up so that there is no problem of any kind during Eid-ul-Azha.

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After loudspeakers in mosques, now Kirit Somaiya objects to Qurbani too, demands ban on open Qurbani in Mumbai

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Mumbai: Before Eid-ul-Azha, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has shown mischief and now has objected to the open sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha. Kirit Somaiya has said that Muslims are forced to sacrifice in the open on Eid-ul-Azha. Its purpose is to create fear and terror among non-Muslims, Hindus and Jain community. Along with this, he has alleged that land mafias perform such sacrifices to create an atmosphere of fear and panic in the area. In this regard, Kirit Somaiya has announced to visit police stations and BMC wards from Monday against open sacrifice and to put pressure on the police and administration to stop this practice.

Kirit Somaiya, while giving an inflammatory speech, said that just as Mumbai has been made loudspeaker free, loudspeakers have been removed from 80% of mosques, but loudspeakers are still installed in 20 slums and mosques including Antap Hill, Truck Terminal and Wadala. These loudspeakers will be completely removed within a month. Similarly, Kirit Somaiya has also demanded action against illegal mosques and madrasas in housing societies. Kirit Somaiya said that now bullying will not work. If anyone sacrifices in the open, action will be taken against him. That is why this campaign has been started from Monday. In 100 settlements, sacrifices are being made in the open without any permission, which is completely illegal. Its purpose is to create an atmosphere of fear in the area so that no one can raise their voice against these goons.

Abu Asim Azmi of Samajwadi Party met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the issue of loudspeakers and sacrifice and discussed with communal elements. He had demanded action and alleged that only Muslim mosques are being targeted in the name of noise pollution, which is completely wrong. The police have sent notices to mosques and forbidden them from doing so so that a peaceful atmosphere is maintained. On this, Kirit Somaiya said that this action is being taken on the orders of the High Court. Abu Asim Azmi and Uddhav Thackeray should go to the High Court or make a law.

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