Maharashtra went to polls today. More than 1 crore voters registered to vote for the ongoing Maharashtra Election 2024 today. Salman Khan and his family members were spotted exercising their right to vote. Salman Khan was spotted leaving the polling booth after voting. Also spotted were father Salim Khan, Mother Salma Khan, and brothers Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan at the polling booth. The family has voted amid security concerns that have escalated after death threats in recent times.
20 November,2024 07:02 PM IST
The polling for the Maharashtra Election 2024 is going on today. More than 1 crore voters are registered to vote for the ongoing Assembly Elections today. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, his sons Anant Ambani, and Akash Ambani, and daughter-in-law Shloka Mehta cast their votes for the Maharashtra Elections 2024 at a polling booth in Mumbai. Take a look.
20 November,2024 05:07 PM IST
Amid the ongoing voting in the Maharashtra Election 2024, setting an inspiring example of democracy, a 29-year-banker reached a polling booth in Virar East direct from her haldi function and cast her franchise. Her hands, face and neck were covered in haldi paste. Sayali Rajendra Vartak, the bride-to-be from Virar, came to the polling booth to cast her vote despite her busy wedding preparations. Sayali, is set to get married in Rajasthan. On the other hand, BJP MP from Mumbai’s North Constituency Piyush Goyal was seen casting a vote at one of the Borivali polling booths. People from the Transgender community were also seen exercising their voting rights. Also, a young voter from Dombivli traveled 12,500 kilometers from Canada to exercise his voting right! Voters are urged to cast their votes by 6 PM.
20 November,2024 05:01 PM IST
The state of Maharashtra has turned into a battleground for the political parties as they battle to conquer the Maharashtra governance. The Maharashtra assembly has a total of 288 seats which stands as one of the top 5 biggest assembly constituencies in India. The fight is not only between the political alliances of Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi but also within the alliances as parties strive to serve their interests when it comes to bagging the seats within the alliances. As a voter, here a key points that must know about the Maharashtra Election 2024. Take a look.
15 November,2024 06:00 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
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed a rally in Washim ahead of Maharashtra polls in support of Bhavana Gawali, the Mahayuti Shinde faction's candidate for MLC. During his speech, CM Shinde criticized the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, calling them “Vanvasi” (outsiders). He emphasized the importance of having every MLA from the Mahayuti alliance, saying their unity was crucial. Shinde also targeted the Congress MLA from Washim, declaring that the people of the region would vote him out in the upcoming elections. He expressed confidence that the support of the locals would ensure a win for Bhavana Gawali and strengthen the Mahayuti's position in the state. His speech focused on rallying support for Gawali and attacking the opposition in the region.
13 November,2024 11:00 AM 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
During the launch of the joint manifesto of the MVA for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, "...We have five pillars for the progress and development of Maharashtra based on farming and rural development, Industry and employment, Urban development, environment, and public welfare..”. Our 5 guarantees will be helpful in the welfare of all in Maharashtra. Every family will receive an annual aid of about Rs 3 lakh. Our Mahalakshmi scheme will give financial aid to all women, who will be given Rs 3000 each, every month... We will launch a free bus service for the women of Maharashtra... We will give an amount of Rs 50000 each to farmers who repay their loans on time. "The youth seeking jobs will be given a Rs 4000 monthly stipend... Our health insurance scheme of Rs 25 lakh was started by Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan and it will be implemented in Maharashtra as well. We promise to provide free medicines as well... We have decided to do a caste census and we will remove the 50% ceiling on reservation, in line with Tamil Nadu..."
10 November,2024 02:08 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Akola as part of the BJP's campaign ahead of the assembly elections. He criticized the Congress party, claiming that it thrives when the country is weak. He said, "The weaker the country, the stronger Congress becomes, and when Congress is strong, the nation suffers." Modi accused Congress of dividing people along caste lines, especially targeting the OBC, Dalit, and tribal communities. He claimed that Congress stirs conflict among different castes to weaken unity and weaken the voice of these communities. According to Modi, Congress does not want these groups to unite, as it benefits them politically when these communities are divided. He warned that Congress plays such tricks to weaken these sections and then form a government. He urged the people to be aware of Congress's divisive tactics and stay united to protect their rights.
09 November,2024 05:32 PM IST
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde lashed out at the Maha Vikas Aghadi and openly challenged them to prove their work. On Uddhav Thackeray's statement on Adani Group's Dharavi project, says, "Do they know anything except putting a stay on projects and discontinuing them? What else can we expect from MVA? 1-2 lakh people stay in poor conditions in Dharavi, while these leaders stay in big houses. Our government has announced housing for all there...I openly challenge MVA to tell about the work they have done. They are only copying all the schemes we have announced. they are liars and the public will not believe them...The public has decided and Mahayuti will form govt with thumping majority."
08 November,2024 04:12 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
