Shrinivas Vanga, the only Shiv Sena MLA denied a ticket for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, has gone missing from his home since Monday evening. This comes after Vanga, son of BJP’s late MP Chintaman Vanga, expressed disappointment over the party’s decision. His family reports him unreachable with his phones switched off.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport will be named after former MP and activist DB Patil. The announcement was made during a test flight of an IAF C-295 aircraft, which successfully landed at the airport on Friday. The airport, developed by the Adani Group, is expected to begin commercial operations early next year.
Bollywood actor Govinda suffered a leg injury after his revolver accidentally discharged on Tuesday morning. The bullet has been removed, and he is recovering well. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reached out to the actor to wish him a speedy recovery. Govinda’s recent entry into politics and his past political experience are highlighted.
Maharashtra’s political leaders, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, participated in the grand opening of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The festivities saw traditional pujas, prayers, and public pronouncements on various aspects of the state’s progress and history.
Ganesh Chaturthi festivities commenced in Maharashtra with prominent figures from politics and Bollywood participating in the celebrations. Former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, along with his son Aaditya, visited Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja, while the current Chief Minister Eknath Shinde offered prayers at his residence. Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan was also seen seeking blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja, showcasing the widespread enthusiasm for the festival.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed authorities to address the chronic traffic congestion on Ghodbunder Road in Thane. The directive follows complaints from residents and motorists who have faced severe delays due to heavy vehicles and infrastructure work. The plan includes restricting heavy vehicles, addressing black spots, and deploying additional police and marshals.
The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is facing criticism for its handling of two recent incidents: the sexual abuse of schoolgirls in Badlapur and the collapse of a Chhatrapati Shivaji statue in Sindhudurg. The government’s perceived lack of action and transparency in both situations has sparked public anger and raised concerns about its competency.
Pravin Darekar, a BJP leader with a growing influence in the Eknath Shinde government, has secured a prime piece of land for the Mumbai District Cooperative Bank. This move highlights Darekar’s increasing political clout and his position as a trusted aide to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
The Maharashtra government has launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ to provide financial assistance to women in the state. The scheme, modeled after Madhya Pradesh’s ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’, aims to empower women and ensure their financial independence. Eligible women will receive ₹ 1500 per month, with an initial payment of ₹ 3000 already distributed to over 3 million women.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has accused the Maharashtra government of planning fraudulent voting in the upcoming assembly polls. He urged party workers to remain vigilant and verify electoral rolls. Thackeray also criticized Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, accusing him of bowing to Delhi and using the ‘Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana’ to bribe voters.
