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Will intensify stir if Maratha quota is not announced by October 24, says activist Jarange Patil

Manoj Jarange Patil warns of intensifying agitation if Maharashtra govt fails to provide Maratha quota in jobs and education by Oct 24. He urges PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to have a discussion with CM Fadnavis to sensitise him to the issue. He also accuses State Minister Bhujbal…

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Maharashtra's youngest Grandmaster Raunak crowned U-20 world junior rapid chess champion

NAGPUR: One of Nagpur's brightest shining stars, 17-year-old Raunak Sadhwani, added another jewel to his bejewelled crown by emerging the U-20 World Junior Rapid Chess champion in Italy on Friday. Only last week, Raunak - Maharashtra's youngest and Nagpur's only Grandmaster (GM) - helped world no.1 Magnus Carlsen lift his…

The Times of India

‘Never opposed caste survey’ but decision cannot heighten social tensions, says Fadnavis

He challenged the Congress party to announce an OBC Prime Ministerial face for the 2024 general election.

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Sharad Pawar was in the dark about Ajit Pawar’s swearing-in ceremonies in both 2019 and 2023, claims Supriya Sule

Ms. Sule, who is Mr. Sharad Pawar’s daughter and a three-term MP from Baramati, added that her father had never had any interest in joining the BJP. Instead, he had always hewed close to the Congress’ ideology and that of his mentor, Maharashtra’s first CM Y.B. Chavan, she said.

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BJP-Shiv Sena yet to fulfil its poll promise of making Mumbai toll-free, says Raj Thackeray

He said that in the manifesto of the newly formed Shinde-Fadnavis government last year, one of the promises was to make Maharashtra toll-free.

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Tragedy In Mumbai As Fire Claims Seven Lives And Injures Dozens

Seven dead and 51 injured in Mumbai building fire

Zenger

Ajit Pawar’s NCP did not join us out of fear of probe agencies, says Fadnavis

Deputy CM Fadnavis refutes NCP's allegations that Ajit Pawar's rebel group joined BJP to escape ED probe. Fadnavis claims Sharad Pawar had expressed willingness to ally with BJP in 2017 & 2019.

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Maratha agitation vs OBC backlash | BJP between a rock and a hard place

Maratha quota agitation intensifies, forcing govt to expedite process; OBCs fear benefits being taken away. BJP launches 'OBC Jagar Yatra' to assuage OBCs, but faces challenge from Congress in Vidarbha. BJP's OBC vote-bank shifted during Fadnavis' tenure, with OBC leaders blaming him for their defeats.

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President’s Rule in Maharashtra was imposed with Sharad Pawar’s consent: Fadnavis

Deputy CM Fadnavis claims President's Rule in Maharashtra was imposed with NCP President Pawar's consent. BJP and Shiv Sena won 105 and 56 seats respectively in 2019 polls, but failed to form govt due to power-sharing issues.

The Hindu

Certain powers seeking anarchy are backing INDIA bloc, claims Fadnavis

Deputy CM Fadnavis alleges unlawful powers backing INDIA bloc, claims none of its leaders have national presence. PM Modi's return in 2024 election desired by people, but dynastic parties, jealous of India's rise, allegedly attempting to derail progress. Fadnavis says Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav incapable of providing national…

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BJP, Aaditya Thackeray spar over Shivaji’s ‘tiger-claws’

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavisslammed Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Aaditya Thackeray for allegedly questioning the authenticity of the metallic wagh-nakh (‘tiger claws’) used by the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji

The Hindu

Political spat erupts in Maharashtra as Sena (UBT), ruling BJP trade barbs over foreign visits

Aaditya Thackeray slams Maharashtra govt. for foreign trips at taxpayers' expense, questions display of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's wagh nakh. He also criticized delay in addressing disqualification petitions & expenses of Deputy CM's Japan visit.

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Stringent action against ‘mathadis’ involved in extortion: Devendra Fadnavis

Speaking at a rally marking the birth anniversary of Mathadi leader late Annadsaheb Patil in Vashi, he said that the State government aims to amend existing laws, over 50 years old, to take stringent action against violators.

The Hindu

Will raise Muslim quota issue with Maharashtra CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis to find road ahead: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he had held a meeting with the State Minorities Department Minister and officials and would raise the Muslim quota issue with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to find a road ahead.

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Fadnavis visits flood-hit Nagpur, promises better infrastructure to prevent rain damage in future

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis visits flood-hit Nagpur, says damage could have been minimised had older structures been repaired. He inspected the rain-hit areas, interacted with citizens, and promised to repair infrastructure to prevent similar occurrences in future.

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Heavy rains lash Nagpur, several areas waterlogged; 180 people rescued

Heavy rains in Nagpur cause flooding, prompting administration to declare school holiday & shift people to safer places. Deputy CM Fadnavis monitoring situation, instructs teams to rescue people. NMC advises people to stay indoors. IMD predicts thunderstorms, intense rain at isolated places.

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Maharashtra CM Shinde’s placatory words fail to impress Dhangar protestors

Dhangar community continues to protest in Maharashtra for ST status; CM Shinde claims discussions with delegation were fruitful, but protestors demand written assurances.

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BJP clamours for Ahmednagar to be renamed as ‘Ahilyanagar’

BJP legislator demands renaming of Ahmednagar to 'Ahilyanagar' after 18th century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. Warns of intensifying agitation if MVA govt does not take note. NCP organised grand event in Chaundi on Ahilyabai's birth anniversary.

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OBC outfits intensify agitation over fear of sharing quota benefits with Marathas

OBC Mahasangh protests in Nagpur for 11 days, demanding govt. dialogue & written commitment to their demands. BJP & Congress leaders urge protestors to accept govt. invite & join talks. Dhangar community stages rasta roko in Satara, demanding to be included in ST category.

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Devendra Fadnavis pulls up BJP MLC for ‘inappropriate’ remarks against NCP leader Ajit Pawar

Devendra Fadnavis chastised fellow BJP MLC Gopichand Padalkar for derogatory remarks against NCP leader Ajit Pawar. Padalkar had omitted Pawar from a letter to CM Eknath Shinde and Fadnavis on Dhangar community issues. Fadnavis warned against such language, as the community seeks ST status.

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INDIA bloc lacks unanimous leadership, will fail in elections, says Fadnavis

INDIA alliance lacks unanimous leadership, with prominent members not ready to accept each other's leadership. BJP's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' in MP ahead of polls. INDIA alliance won't benefit from double the number of prominent leaders than parties. Mamata Banerjee & Akhilesh Yadav campaigning in each other's state won't help. Udhayanidhi…

The Hindu

Shinde announces ₹45,000 crore development package for drought-hit Marathwada

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announces ₹45,000 cr package for drought-affected Marathwada region. Revised administrative sanctions for irrigation projects worth ₹14,000 cr to bring 8 lakh hectares of land under irrigation. CM, deputies & Ministers staying in govt guest house, not five-star hotels. Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray says govt has…

The Times of India

Maharashtra govt won't disturb OBC quota in any way: Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government is clear about not disturbing the OBC quota in any way, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday amid protests to oppose the inclusion of the Maratha community in the Other Backward Class(OBC) category for reservation purposes.

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Marathwada Liberation Day: Opposition cries foul, calls out expenditure by Shinde government

MVA parties call out Shinde government for lavish expenditure on special cabinet meet in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Sena (UBT) leaders question need for 5-star hotels, food arrangements. They demand to know what happened to ₹50,000 crore package for Marathwada announced by Fadnavis in 2016. Special cabinet meet planned to discuss issues…

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Pro-Maratha quota activist Jarange ends fast after CM Shinde meets him in Jalna

Mr. Shinde observed that while the erstwhile Devendra Fadnavis-led had passed a law on the Maratha quota and the same had been confirmed by the Bombay High Court, the Supreme Court had unfortunately scrapped it.

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