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Sunetra Pawar To Meet NCP MLAs In Mumbai Tomorrow, Amid Push For Merger Talks With NCP (SP)

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar is set to hold a crucial meeting with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) legislators in Mumbai on Tuesday, amid growing demands from within the party for wider consultations on the proposed merger of the two NCP factions.

Former Minister and Senior NCP MLA Dilip Walse Patil said on Saturday that he has received a message regarding Sunetra Pawar’s meeting with all party MLAs. Reports citing sources indicated that the Deputy Chief Minister is expected to discuss the merger issue in detail and may hold one-on-one interactions with legislators to understand their individual views before any decision is taken.

The meeting comes against the backdrop of several party leaders publicly stating that their opinions must be considered before finalising any move towards a merger. NCP MLA from Pusad and Minister of State Indranil Naik said the leadership should take party functionaries into confidence. “A meeting of all MLAs must be called to discuss the issue in detail, and a collective decision should be taken on the merger. We will present our views when the leadership seeks our opinion.

Earlier, Igatpuri MLA Hiraman Khoskar, speaking to reporters in Delhi, claimed that around 35 of the 40 NCP MLAs were in favour of a merger of the two factions. “We want the merger to happen, and that will be a true tribute to Ajitdada. I will share my opinion with Sunetratai in the meeting,” he said.

Leaders from the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) had earlier claimed that Ajit Pawar was keen on a merger after the local body polls and that a series of meetings had already taken place. A party MLA from Pune confirmed that legislators have been asked to attend Tuesday’s meeting, though the agenda has not been formally communicated. “The merger issue is likely to be discussed,” the MLA said, adding that Sunetra Pawar may interact with each legislator individually.

However, there are also signs of caution within the party. On Saturday, NCP (SP) state president Shashikant Shinde said there would be no further discussions on the merger within the party for now and advised leaders against making public comments, citing perceptions of an aggressive stand.

NCP (SP) MLA Jayant Patil said Ajit Pawar had initiated the merger talks and visited his residence multiple times to discuss the matter, but added that he would refrain from further comment given the political reactions.

Meanwhile, senior NCP leader and Minister Chhagan Bhujbal ruled out any immediate decision on a merger, stating that the final call would rest with Sunetra Pawar after her election as the party’s national president.

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UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

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Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.

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A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

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A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.

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Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of ​​Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.

The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.

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