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Maharashtra Election 2024 is just a few days away and the candidates are campaigning intensely to grab their seat in the assembly elections. One of the most interesting battles is that of Sena vs Sena in the Worli constituency. While Worli has always been a bastion of the undivided Shiv Sena, the voters will be voting a split Shiv Sena this Assembly Elections. Giving a competition to Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Aaditya Thackeray is Milind Deora from the Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena. In an exclusive chat with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor, Milind Deora talks about Worli’s issues, challenging Aaditya Thackeray and vision for Mumbai.
15 November,2024 03:33 PM IST
Ahead of the Maharashtra elections, Prime Minister Modi criticized Congress and its allies in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) for disrespecting the state's heroes like Veer Savarkar and Balasaheb Thackeray. He challenged MVA leaders to publicly praise Savarkar and Thackeray, showing respect for Maharashtra's pride. Modi accused Congress of only seeking power, saying they divided the country during partition for their own gain. He also warned that Congress is trying to divide Dalits, OBCs, and Adivasis by pitting different castes against each other to weaken them. He urged the people to stay united, stressing that only through unity will they remain strong and safe from such divide-and-rule tactics.
13 November,2024 01:30 PM IST
Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar of 2 Para (Special Forces) was laid to rest with full military honors at his native place in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, on November 12. He made the ultimate sacrifice during an encounter with terrorists in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on November 10. Rakesh Kumar was part of an operation to neutralize militants when he was fatally injured. His bravery and dedication to his duty were remembered by family, friends, and fellow soldiers during the funeral. The nation mourns the loss of a courageous soldier who gave his life in the fight against terrorism. Rakesh Kumar's sacrifice will always be honored and remembered as a symbol of courage and patriotism.
12 November,2024 05:29 PM IST
PM Modi criticized the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition and Congress for hindering Maharashtra's progress. He highlighted the state’s recent development, including new foreign investments, airports, expressways, and over a dozen Vande Bharat trains running. He also mentioned that more than 100 stations are being renovated and rail networks expanded. Modi pointed out that the Congress-led government had delayed key projects, like the Kampa-Warora and Nagpur-Gadchiroli rail lines, which are now progressing under the current government. He accused the opposition of blocking development for decades, preventing progress on projects like the metro, Vadavan Port, and Samriddhi Highway. Modi claimed the Congress is an expert in delaying development and stopping crucial infrastructure projects, calling them the "biggest players of corruption."
12 November,2024 03:45 PM IST
After winning the 2024 U.S. elections, Donald Trump is starting to build his cabinet. His latest choice for a key role is Republican Representative Mike Waltz, who will become the next National Security Advisor (NSA). Waltz, a former Green Beret, will be responsible for advising Trump on national security matters and coordinating with U.S. intelligence and military agencies. This comes after Waltz's comments in 2023 about Khalistanis, which went viral, following an attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Trump’s selection of Waltz was confirmed on November 11 by credible sources, including Reuters. As NSA, Waltz will play a central role in shaping U.S. security policy and managing critical issues that affect the country’s safety both at home and abroad.
12 November,2024 12:56 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress party, calling it "parasitic" and accusing it of relying on alliances with other parties to contest elections. He stated that Congress has lost its national relevance and now survives only through the support of other parties in states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Modi also criticized Congress for its historical treatment of marginalized communities, claiming that the party deliberately kept Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) divided to prevent their unity. He argued that Congress only granted OBC reservations when it was out of power, pointing to the lack of unity among OBCs during Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi's tenures. Modi claimed that when OBCs united in the 1990s, they became politically powerful, and Congress lost the ability to form majority governments, marking a shift in the country's political dynamics.
09 November,2024 11:16 AM IST
Aslam Shaikh, MLA from Malad West, halted the ongoing land survey for the Dharavi redevelopment project in Aksa village, Malad West, by involving the local residents and leading the protest. In a bold move, Sheikh also challenged BJP leader Ashish Shelar to allow Dharavi residents to settle in Bandra, questioning the sincerity of the opposition's stance on the issue.
06 November,2024 05:25 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Varun Sardesai, running for the Bandra East Assembly seat, expressed confidence in the party's support from local residents. He noted that Shiv Sena (UBT) has traditionally held influence in Bandra East, and, with Congress now allied under Maha Vikas Aghadi, he expects strong backing in the constituency. Sardesai predicted that election results would affirm Shiv Sena (UBT) as the leading party in the area.
05 November,2024 12:33 PM IST
The Election Commission of India on Monday ordered the transfer of Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla following complaints by political parties, including Congress, ahead of the Maharashtra Election 2024. Ashish Shelar and Vijay Wadettiwar react to Rashmi Shukla's transfer The directive came in response to demands from opposition parties for the transfer of DGP Rashmi Shukla, who they accused of showing favouritism towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and raised concerns that her role could compromise the integrity of the election process. Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar and Maharashtra LoP & Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar reacted to the news. Take a look.
04 November,2024 02:41 PM IST
Son of late NCP leader Baba Siddique, former Mumbai Youth Congress president Zeeshan Siddiqui joined the NCP in Mumbai today on 25th October. He will be contesting from the Bandra East seat in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. After joining NCP, Zeeshan Siddiqui said, "This is an emotional day for me and my family. I am thankful to Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare for believing in me in these tough times. I have got the nomination from Bandra East, I am sure that with the love and support of all the people, I will definitely win Bandra East ye again...".
25 October,2024 12:53 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
