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NCP (SP) alleges Rs 24,300 crore loss in Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin scheme

The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) has labeled the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana a major scandal. Over 80 lakh ineligible beneficiaries reportedly received aid, costing the state Rs 24,300 crore. The party questions the BJP-led government's transparency. This misuse of public funds is a significant concern for Maharashtra's taxpayers.

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Maharashtra CM: New CM likely to take oath on this date, check out all developments

According to Dynamite News correspondent, BJP's Maharashtra legislative party meeting is likely to be held on December 2 in which the party would choose the CM. Read further on Dynamite News:

We will support any candidate from Mahayuti as CM: Eknath Shinde

Eknath Shinde also expressed his gratitude to the voters for Mahayuti's landslide win in the polls. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Poll Results: NDA win in Maharashtra, INDIA retains Jharkhand

The ruling Mahayuti alliance won the Maharashtra assembly polls and is poised for a landslide mandate with JMM-led alliance slated to return to power in Jharkhand. Read further on Dynamite News:

Modi’s party and allies set for big election win in India’s richest state

Opposition Congress party and allies poised to win in eastern state of Jharkhand

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Maharashtra Election Results: Counting of vote for 288 seats underway; Know latest trends

The elections for 288-member state assembly was held on November 20. Read further on Dynamite News:

‘Give with one hand, take with other’: In Mumbai slums, price rise vs Ladki Bahin appeal

In the narrow lanes of Mumbai’s Govandi Shivaji Nagar slum, the smell of soap mingles with the humid afternoon air as women go about their daily routines of washing and cleaning. Among them is Savitra, perched on the steps outside her house, scrubbing utensil after utensil. But there’s caution not…

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Eknath Shinde: A figurehead or Maharashtra’s new powerhouse?

Eknath Shinde: A figurehead or Maharashtra’s new powerhouse?

Two years ago, when the Shiv Sena fractured into two factions and Eknath Shinde aligned with the BJP, backed by 40 MLAs, many political observers viewed it as the conch-call heralding the end of his political career. The sentiment was that Shinde, as Maharashtra chief minister, would be a pawn…

Ajit Pawar’s ad blitz: Over Rs 30 lakh spent on Meta ads as election looms

Ajit Pawar’s ad blitz: Over Rs 30 lakh spent on Meta ads as election looms

In a blow to the Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha election, Ajit Pawar’s NCP emerged as the biggest casualty of the three allies – losing three out of the four seats it contested, including the high-profile Baramati. The BJP won nine seats, and the Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena…

Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse: Maha Govt forms Joint panel to probe

Various opposition leaders including Shiv Sena (UBT) Uddhav Thackery questioned the BJP-led Mahayuti government over the incident. Read further on Dynamite News:

BJP tally didn’t dip only due to minorities. But blaming them is both easy and strategic

BJP tally didn’t dip only due to minorities. But blaming them is both easy and strategic

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was the first. A “certain community”, he said, was responsible for the defeat of the BJP in three northeastern states: Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland. Sarma, it seemed, was referring to Christians.

‘Decentralisation’, consolidation, ‘caretakers’: How Congress emerged as MVA dark horse in Maharashtra

‘Decentralisation’, consolidation, ‘caretakers’: How Congress emerged as MVA dark horse in Maharashtra

When the Congress teamed up with the undivided NCP and Shiv Sena in 2019, it was seen as the weakest link in the Maha Vikas Aghadi – even alliance leaders took occasional jibes. But it has now emerged as the dark horse, increasing its tally from one to 13, scoring…

Grand rallies at Mumbai: What are Mahayuti and MVA supporters saying?

Grand rallies at Mumbai: What are Mahayuti and MVA supporters saying?

Mumbai saw its two biggest poll rallies of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections on Friday. In the final showdown ahead of polling on May 20, the Mahayuti camp held a rally at Dadar’s Shivaji Park, whereas, at the same time, the Maha Vikas Aghadi or the INDIA bloc’s public meeting…

Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction

Ajit’s ‘absence’ from poll campaign sparks speculation of turmoil in NCP faction

Speculation swirls as NCP leader Ajit Pawar skips campaigning, fueling rumors of turmoil within the party.

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Sena vs Sena to play out again in Maharashtra as Phase 5 sees contest moving to ‘Maximum City’ Mumbai

Shiv Sena split leads to intense Lok Sabha battles in Maharashtra, determining leadership and faction control.

Raj Thackeray’s MNS could be both a boon and bane for the BJP

MNS leader Raj Thackeray's alliance with BJP in Maharashtra elections faces scrutiny amid shifting political dynamics.

Sena vs Sena: Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena in Mumbai and Thane?

On the evening of May 8, Mumbai’s blue skies were painted tangerine as crowds waved orange flags in the neighbourhood of Irla. Hundreds walked along, flags held aloft, following a truck bearing a photo of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

Know Your Turncoats, Part 13: In Maharashtra’s 7, Ajit loyalist who joined Pawar Sr, MP with Rs 105 cr

Of the 50 turncoats in phase four of the Lok Sabha polls, a total of seven are contesting in Maharashtra – a state that’s been a citadel of defectors with splits in prominent regional parties NCP and the Shiv Sena.

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BJP workers resign over naming of Sena man for Thane seat

BJP workers resign over Shiv Sena's Thane candidate nomination, causing dissent within the party in Maharashtra.

It is extremely loud and incredibly close in Baramati as ‘Pawar’s People’ battle it out for supremacy

As Sharad Pawar rattles sabres with his nephew, Ajit Pawar, for control of Baramati and the NCP, the paterfamilias of the Pawar clan and Maharashtra’s politics faces the toughest contest of his life.

Ajit Pawar downplays PM Modi’s ‘wandering spirit’ remark about senior Pawar

As campaigning intensifies in Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, the Pawar family faces sharp rhetoric ahead of elections.

Lok Sabha election | Ajit Pawar’s NCP cuts ‘Gordian knot’ over Nashik after Bhujbal opts out of fray

Chhagan Bhujbal withdraws from Nashik Lok Sabha seat, paving way for Shiv Sena's Hemant Godse.

Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls | A look at Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi’s seat share split and internal feuds

Maharashtra gears up for intense Lok Sabha elections with Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi coalitions in close contest. However, internal feuds are complicating seat-sharing for both coalitions

Lok Sabha: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faces problems in candidate selection

The ruling Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction is facing trouble over its candidate selection.

Reprieve for Ajit Pawar in Baramati as rebel pulls out of contest

Ajit Pawar persuades Shiv Sena leader to withdraw from Baramati Lok Sabha seat, wife Sunetra likely to contest.

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