Prakash Ambedkar hints at entry into Opposition alliance in Maharashtra Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar hints at imminent entry into MVA, but INDIA bloc doors remain shut. The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024
‘No confusion...,’ Supriya Sule on seat-sharing among INDIA bloc allies NCP MP Supriya Sule clarifies no confusion on seat sharing in 2024 Lok Sabha elections; Shiv Sena (UBT) demands 23 seats. The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024
Uncertainty prevails over induction of Prakash Ambedkar’s VBA into INDIA bloc Prakash Ambedkar again stated that while the VBA was trying to help the Congress fight the BJP, he was being rebuffed by both the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction. The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023
Prakash Ambedkar’s invite to Rahul Gandhi sparks talk of VBA joining INDIA Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) leader Prakash Ambedkar’s invite to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to attend the ‘Samvidhan Samman Mahasabha’ to be held in Mumbai on November 25 has sparked speculation of the VBA joining the Opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc. The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023
VBA only alternative to combat BJP, says Prakash Ambedkar VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar posits party as vibrant Opposition to BJP, criticizes Congress and NCP for their alliance with Gautam Adani. The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023
‘Great spoiler of 2019 polls’, Prakash Ambedkar, rolls dice again Prakash Ambedkar said he will pressure Uddhav Thackeray to choose between VBA and Congress-Sharad Pawar alliance. Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction offered alliance to Ambedkar, but he said no to talks as long as Shinde is allied with BJP. The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023
VBA planning to contest all 48 LS seats in Maharashtra, says Prakash Ambedkar citing uncertainty over seat-sharing ‘Nothing is clear on MVA front. So we do not want to face a situation where an election announcement takes the VBA by surprise. Therefore, we have decided to prepare to fight all 48 Lok Sabha seats in the State,’ he said. The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023
Prakash Ambedkar hardens stance over alliance with Congress, gives seven-day ‘ultimatum’ to respond Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar has hardened his stance on allying with Congress and INDIA bloc for 2024 General Election, giving ultimatum of one week to respond to his alliance offer. If no response, VBA will contest all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra on its own. The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
Modi will not return as PM after Lok Sabha election: VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar Prakash Ambedkar claims BJP, RSS trying to create Hindu-Muslim divide to win 2024 election. He believes Modi won't return as PM and peace will return after election. Congress, NCP wary of alliance with VBA due to 2019 alliance with AIMIM. VBA will open account in 2024 election. The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023
Prakash Ambedkar to PM Modi: Either file FIR against ‘corrupt’ NCP leaders, else apologise to Sharad Pawar and country Prakash Ambedkar demands PM Modi to file FIR against NCP leaders or apologize to Sharad Pawar. VBA, Congress & Shiv Sena to stage agitations if no action taken. PM accused NCP of ₹70,000 cr. corruption in irrigation, cooperative bank & mining sectors. The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023
Smaller parties key to success of BJP’s ‘Mission 45’ in Maharashtra The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) might be in the driver’s seat in Maharashtra with the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction joining the ruling dispensation, but its ties with smaller parties will determine the success of ‘Mission 45’: the BJP’s aim of winning 45 out of the State’s 48… The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023
BRS chief’s power play in Maharashtra makes MVA jittery As the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) troika looked on with apprehension at Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s temple pageantry in Maharashtra, the BRS chief on June 27 questioned why the State’s political parties felt so threatened by his party. The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023
Uddhav downplays ally Prakash Ambedkar’s tributes at Aurangzeb’s tomb The Sena (UBT) chief said that some parties wanted people to be stuck in history and foment riots in the name of Aurangzeb or something else, as it suited them ahead of elections. The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023
Building industry fears around waterproofing as leaks reach crisis point in Victoria Construction experts warn leaky buildings that have been constructed with improper waterproofing are reaching "pandemic proportions" in what some fear could take a catastrophic building collapse before the government improves building practices. ABC News · Mar 17, 2023
ABC News · Nov 28, 2022 Defect-riddled apartments covered in mould could be write-offs as repair costs mount Black mould is being uncovered in the walls of defective apartment blocks, in what experts describe as an "absolute catastrophe".
ABC News · Nov 8, 2022 Building review panel finds systemic issues with Victoria's regulatory system Systemic failures in communication and a fragmented approach to regulation are leaving some people in unsafe homes and cumulatively costing consumers billions of dollars, a leaked government report finds.
The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022 Mumbai: Activists ask govt to obey SC order on Aarey Colony MUMBAI: After the latest Supreme Court directive that no trees should be cut at Aarey Colony until further hearing, the green activists held a massive 'Save Aarey Forest' protest demonstration at Picnic Point on Sunday morning, which was attended by local tribals, environmental NGOs, and political parties such as the…