The results of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 were declared on Saturday. Here is the full list of the winners: Mumbai City 1) Dharavi- Dr Jyoti Eknath Gaikwad (Congress) 2) Sion Koliwada - Captain R Tamil Selvan (BJP)* 3) Wadala - Kalidas Kolambkar (BJP) 4) Mahim - Mahesh Sawant (Shiv Sena UBT) 5) Worli - Aaditya Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT) 6) Shivadi - Ajay Choudhari (Shiv Sena UBT) 7) Byculla - Manoj Jamsutkar (Shiv Sena UBT) 8) Malabar Hill- Mangal Prabhat Lodha (BJP) 9) Mumbadevi- Amin Patel (Congress) 10) Colaba - Rahul Narwekar (BJP) Mumbai Suburban 11) Borivali- Sanjay Upadhyay (BJP) 12) Dahisar - Ashok Chaudhary (BJP) 13) Magathane - Prakash Surve (Shiv Sena) 14) Mulund - Mihir Kotecha (BJP) 15) Vikhroli - Sunil Raut (Shiv Sena UBT) 16) Bhandup West- Ashok Patil (Shiv Sena) 17) Jogeshwari East - Anant Nar (Shiv Sena UBT) 18) Dindoshi - Sunil Prabhu (Shiv Sena UBT) 19) Kandivali East - Atul Bhatkalkar (BJP) 20) Charkop - Yogesh Sagar (BJP) 21) Malad West - Aslam Shaikh (Congress) 22) Goregaon - Vidya Thakur (BJP)* 23) Varsova - Haroon Khan (Shiv Sena UBT) 24) Andheri West - Ameet Satam (BJP) 25) Andheri East - Murji Patel (Shiv Sena) 26) Vile Parle - Parag Alavani 27) Chandivali- Dilip Lande 28) Ghatkopar West - Ram Kadam 29) Ghatkopar East - Parag Shah (Shiv Sena) 30) Mankhurd Shivajinagar - Abu Azmi (Samajwadi Party) 31) Anushakti Nagar - Sana Malik (NCP) 32) Chembur - Tukaram Kate (Shiv Sena) 33) Kurla (SC)- Mahesh Kudalgar (Shiv Sena) 34) Kalina - Sanjay Potnis (Shiv Sena UBT) 35) Vandre East - Varun Sardesai (Shiv Sena UBT) 36) Vandre West - Ashish Shelar (BJP) Thane 37) Shahapur- Daulat Daroda (NCP) 38) Bhiwandi West - Mahesh Chougule (BJP) 39) Bhiwandi East - Rais Shaikh (Samajwadi Party) 40) Bhiwandi Rural - Shantaram More 41) Kalyan East - Sulbha Gaikwad (BJP) 42) Kalyan West - Vishwanath Bhoir (Shiv Sena) 43) Kalyan Rural - Rajesh More (Shiv Sena) 44) Murbad - Kisan Kathore (BJP) 45) Ambarnath - Dr Balaji Kinikar (Shiv Sena) 46) Ulhasnagar - Kumar Ailani (BJP) 47) Dombivali - Dattatray Chavan (BJP) 48) Mira Bhayandar - Narendra Mehta (BJP) 49) Ovala Majiwada - Pratap Sarnaik (Shiv Sena) 50) Kopri-Pachpakhadi - Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena) 51) Thane - Sanjay Kelkar (BJP) 52) Mumbra-Kalwa - Jitendra Awhad (NCP SP) 53) Airoli - Ganesh Naik (BJP) 54) Belapur - Manda Mhatre (BJP) Palghar 55) Dahanu - Vinod Nikole (Communist Party of India-Marxist) 56) Vikramgad - Boye Harishchandra Sakharam (BJP) 57) Palghar - Rajendra Gavit (Shiv Sena) 58) Boisar - Vilas Tare (Shiv Sena) 59) Nalasopara - Rajan Naik (BJP) 60) Vasai - Sneha Pandit (BJP) Raigad 61) Panvel - Prashant Thakur (BJP) 62) Karjat- Sadashiv Thorve (Shiv Sena) 63) Uran - Mahesh Balde (BJP)* 64) Pen - Ravisheth Patil (BJP) 65) Alibag - Mahendra Dalvi (Shiv Sena) 66) Shrivardhan - Aditi Sunil Tatkare (NCP) 67) Mahad - Bharatshet Gogawale (Shiv Sena) Pune 68) Junnar - Sharaddada Bhimaji Sonawane (Independent) 69) Ambegaon - Dilip Walse Patil (NCP) 70) Khed Alandi - Babaji Kale (Shiv Sena UBT) 71) Shirur - Dyaneshwar Katke (NCP) 72) Daund - Rahul Kul (BJP) 73) Indapur - Dattatray Bharane (NCP) 74) Baramati - Ajit Pawar (NCP) 75) Purandar - Vijaybhau Shivtare (Shiv Sena) 76) Bhor - Shankar Hiraman Mandekar (NCP) 77) Maval - Sunil Shelke (NCP) 78) Chinchwad - Pandurang Jagtap (BJP) 79) Pimpri - Anna Bansode (NCP) 80) Bhosari - Mahesh Landge (BJP) 81) Vadgaon Sheri - Bapusaheb Pathare (NCP SP) 82) Shivajinagar - Siddharth Shirole (BJP) 83) Kothrud - Chandrakant Patil (BJP) 84) Khadakwasala - Bhimrao Tapkir (BJP) 85) Parvati - Madhuri Misal (BJP) 86) Hadapsar - Chetan Tupe (NCP) 87) Pune Cantonment - Dyandev Kamble (BJP) 88) Kasba Peth - Hemant Rasane (BJP) Sindhudurg 89) Kankavli - Nitesh Rane (BJP) 90) Kudal - Nilesh Rane (Shiv Sena) 91) Sawantwadi - Deepak Kesarkar (Shiv Sena) Nagpur 92) Katol - Charansing Thakur (BJP) 93) Savner - Dr Ashishrao Deshmukh (BJP) 94) Hingna - Sameer Meghe (BJP) 95) Umred -Sanjay Meshram (Congress) 96) Nagpur South West - Devendra Fadnavis (BJP) 97) Nagpur South - Mohan Mate (BJP) 98) Nagpur East - Krishna Khopde (BJP) 99) Nagpur Central - Prabhakarrao Datke (BJP) 100) Nagpur West - Vikas Thakre (Congress) 101) Nagpur North - Dr Nitin Raut (Congress) 102) Kamthi - Chandrashekhar Bawankule (BJP) 103) Ramtek - Ashish Jaiswal (Shiv Sena)
24 November,2024 01:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDo you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign. AriesMarch 21 – April 19Making right choices is essential, especially if there is no coming back from the decision you make. Avoid taking financial risks, even if you feel you can afford to.Relationship tip: Make an effort to do your part in keeping communication clear and prompt. Singles are in a positive phase, but should take any new equation slowly. TaurusApril 20 – May 20Efficient time management is needed if you have too much on your plate or a strict deadline. Let go of the past if it is holding you back.Relationship tip: Those facing challenges in their marriage or relationship may decide to make an important decision. This is a positive time for singles. GeminiMay 21 – June 20Say what you need to at work, without getting into arguments. Be very careful while making any new investments or juggling finances around.Relationship tip: Small gestures to show you care will go a long way. Make time for friends you know genuinely care for you in an unconditional manner. CancerJune 21 – July 22Be very mindful of what you say while interacting with seniors. Avoid eating street food even if it is freshly cooked.Relationship tip: Listen to your intuition if you feel someone is not being honest with you. Singles should weigh the pros and cons before getting into a long distance relationship. LeoJuly 23 – Aug 22 Make the most of opportunities as soon as they come your way. This is a positive time for self employed businesspersons working with their family business.Relationship tip: Make an effort to maintain a cheerful atmosphere at home. Singles may want to date around for now rather than making a commitment to one person. VirgoAug 23 – Sept 22Handle competitive colleagues and any business competitors in a subtle way, Make sure you get enough restful sleep.Relationship tip: Clarity in your expectations from others and yourself would be needed if you want to avoid unnecessary arguments. Singles are in a positive phase. LibraSept 23 – Oct 22Take help when you need it, and just do the best you can if you have too much to do and not enough time. Spend mindfully, and don’t waste money on unnecessary things.Relationship tip: Focus on the present, rather than what has happened in the past. Be very clear with your expectations and the choices you want to make. ScorpioOct 23 – Nov 21Think before you post anything controversial online—whether on social media or chats. Those with a busy social life might want to step back from overindulging.Relationship tip: Family time is important, even if you are very busy with work and other commitments. Those going through a relationship challenge might need to make a decision. SagittariusNov 22 – Dec 21Try not make impulsive decisions. This is a positive time for self employed businesspersons and professionals.Relationship tip: Know which friends you can trust, especially if you don’t want to be gossiped about. Handle situations at home very promptly. CapricornDec 22 – Jan 19Step back from any unnecessarily complicated situation as quickly as possible. Be mindful with money matters, and do not spend unnecessarily.Relationship tip: Don’t let your mood affect your behavior during any family gathering or party with friends. Any relationship challenges need to be dealt with realistically. AquariusJan 20 – Feb 18Be proactive if you have to deal with difficult colleagues. Those who want to make lifestyle changes should think the process out carefully and take it slowly.Relationship tip: Focus on the friends you know you can trust, rather than those who cannot. A small quarrel can blow out of proportion if you do not handle it promptly. PiscesFeb 19 – March 21Be clear your wants before making big decisions. Those with high blood pressure or heart related issues need to take care of themselves.Relationship tip: Pay attention to any matter at home that needs resolution. An elder may have a different perspective and invaluable advice.
24 November,2024 12:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Aparna BoseTen of the 20 seats the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) won in the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024, results of which were announced on Saturday, are in Mumbai. The Shiv Sena (UBT) had contested 95 seats as part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance but managed to win just 20. The Shiv Sena (UBT) won in Worli, where its top leader Aaditya Thackeray was contesting, Byculla, Shivadi, Kalina, Dindoshi and Vikhroli. It also won Versova, Jogeshwari East, Vandre East and Mahim seats. The Shiv Sena (UBT) won the Worli seat by a narrow margin of 8,801 votes. In Mahim, the party won in a triangular contest involving Raj Thackeray-led MNS' Amit Thackeray and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena's Sadanand Sarvankar. The Shiv Sena (UBT) won the seat by a of 1,316 votes. In the Versova seat, Shiv Sena (UBT) won by a margin of just 1,600 votes. After the split in the Shiv Sena in June 2022 following a rebellion by Eknath Shinde, the Shiv Sena (UBT) managed to keep its organisation together. Of the 14 MLAs that stayed with Thackeray, six were from Mumbai. In the four districts in Konkan that were once Sena (UBT) strongholds, namely Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, the party could win only in Guhagar. In north Maharashtra, where the party won Nashik Lok Sabha seat, the Shiv Sena UBT failed to win a single of the region's 48 seats. The party won four seats in Vidarbha --- Wani, Balapur, Daryapur, Mehkar, and three in Marathwada, namely Parbhani, Umarga and Osmanabad.It won Barshi and Khed Alandi seats in western Maharashtra. Maharashtra Election 2024 results Live Meanwhile, fifteen candidates from the ruling Mahayuti breached the 1-lakh victory margin threshold, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Ajit Pawar in their respective strongholds of Kopri-Pachpakhadi and Baramati, reported the PTI. The 15 comprise eight from the BJP, four from Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party and three from Shinde's Shiv Sena. No candidate from the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi won this handsomely, though some managed to have victory margins of 90,000 votes. The BJP's Kashiram Vechan Pawara won from Shirpur by a margin of 145944 votes, while the party's Shivendraraje Bhonsale defeated his nearest rival in Satara by 1.42 lakh votes. Other BJP candidates who won with more than one lakh votes are Kewalram Kale (106,859 votes from Melghat), Dilip Borse (129,297 votes from Baglan), Sanjay Upadhyay (100,257 votes from Borivali), Shankar Jagtap (103,865 votes from Chinchwad), Chandrakant Patil (112,041 votes from Kothrud) and Krishan Khopde (115288 votes from Nagpur East), as per the PTI. Ajit Pawar defeated his nephew and NCP (SP) candidate Yugendra Pawar by 100,899 votes in Baramati, though this was less than the 1.65 lakh vote victory margin of the NCP leader in the 2019 polls. Sunil Shelke (108,565 votes from Maval), Ashutosh Kale (124,624 votes from Kopargaon), and Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde (140,224 votes from Parli) were others from Ajit Pawar's party who managed to get into the 1-lakh victory margin club. CM Shinde won from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly constituency with a margin of 159,060 votes, while his party's candidate from Ovala-Majiwada constituency Pratap Sarnaik won by 108,158 votes. Shinde's cabinet colleague Dada Bhuse won from Malegaon Outer constituency by 106,606 votes. The highest number of votes polled in the November 20 assembly polls went to BJP candidate Shankar Jagtap (235323), followed by the party's candidate from Bhosari assembly constituency Mahesh Landge (213624), and NCP candidate from Parli assembly constituency Dhananjay Munde (194889), the news agency reported. (with PTI inputs)
23 November,2024 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe results of the Maharashtra Assembly election result 2024 have delivered some stunning upsets, with several prominent political leaders suffering unexpected defeats. As the final tally of votes poured in, politicians, some of whom have been key figures in the state’s political landscape for years, found themselves losing their constituencies as the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance on Saturday retained power in Maharashtra, maintaining sway over 230 of the 288 assembly seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi's dream of wresting power fizzled. Among the most notable losses were leaders from major political parties. The electoral results are being seen as a shift in the state’s political dynamics with some of the big names who failed to turn out to be victorious: Candidate Party Opponent Constituency Prithviraj Chavan Congress Atul Bhosale (BJP) Karad South Dhiraj Vilasrao Deshmukh Indian National Congress (INC) Ramesh Kashiram Karad (BJP) Latur rural Zeeshan Siddique NCP (joined recently) Varun Sardesai (Shiv Sena (UBT)) Bandra East Fahad Ahmad NCP (SCP), husband of Swara Bhasker Sana Malik (Ajit Pawar-led NCP) Anushakti Nagar Balasaheb Thorat Congress Amol Dhondiba Khatal (Shiv Sena) Sangamner Amit Thackeray Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Mahesh Sawant (Shiv Sena (UBT)) Mahim Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena nominee Hikmat Udhan defeated former Maharashtra minister and incumbent NCP (SP) MLA Rajesh Tope by a margin of 2,309 votes from the Ghansawangi seat in the assembly polls, results of which were declared on Saturday. Notably, Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, which became the epicentre of the Maratha quota agitation led by Manoj Jarange, is part of the Ghansawangi seat. Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule won from Kampthi seat in Nagpur district by a margin of 40,946 votes. He defeated Congress' Suresh Bhoyar in the assembly polls, results of which were announced on Saturday. Sreejaya Chavan, daughter of former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, won her debut assembly poll contest from Bhokar seat in Nanded district by trouncing Congress rival Tirupati Kadam Kondhekar by 50,551 votes. BJP candidates have won five of the six assembly seats in the Chandrapur district in the Maharashtra polls, with the Congress consoling itself with just one win. Assembly Leader of Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar retained his seat from Brahmapuri, while senior BJP leader and former minister Sudhir Mungantiwar registered his fourth consecutive victory in Ballarpur. BJP's Deorao Bhonge won from Rajura, while his party colleague Kirtikumar, alias Bunty Bhangdiya, grabbed the Chimur seat. The saffron party's Kishore Jorgewar and Karan Deotale won from the Chandrapur and Warora constituencies, respectively. The BJP, which leads the Mahayuti coalition, was winning or leading in 132 of the 288 seats in the states, according to the latest figures shared by the Election Commission. Its partners Shiv Sena and NCP are set to win 57 and 41 seats.
23 November,2024 10:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai experienced a significant drop in temperatures on Saturday, with the minimum temperature being recorded at 19.1 degrees Celsius, marking an occasion for the city to dip below 20 degrees Celsius in late November. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), while sharing the Mumbai weather updates, stated that Mumbai's Santacruz observatory in suburban Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees Celcius and the minimum temperature was recorded at 19.1 degrees Celsius on November 23. The weather department's data showed that the city observatory in Colaba recorded a maximum temperature of 32.0 degrees Celcius and the minimum temperature was recorded at 22.6 degrees Celsius. In the rest of Maharashtra including Kolhapur, and Solapur experienced mild weather, with temperatures hovering around the 30°C mark during the day. The coastal areas such as Ratnagiri and Alibag remained relatively warm with minimal rainfall. Today's Maharashtra Weather summary from 0830 to 1730 IST@Hosalikar_KS pic.twitter.com/k7vx2nAwmV — Climate Research & Services, IMD Pune (@ClimateImd) November 23, 2024 In central and northern regions of Maharashtra, including Aurangabad, Akola, and Amravati, the maximum temperatures were slightly lower, around 29 degrees Celcius to 30 degrees Celcius, with no significant rainfall reported. Ahmednagar recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 12.4 degrees Celcius, which was 1.0 degrees Celcius below the normal for this time of year. Meanwhile, on November 23, the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app reported in its latest Mumbai weather updates that the city’s air quality remained in the 'moderate' category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 169 at 10:05 AM. As per the SAMEER app dashboard, many areas across Mumbai showed 'moderate' AQI. Borivali East, Ghatkopar, and Malad West recorded 'poor' air quality with an AQI of 238, 252, and 223, respectively. Kandivali and Colaba recorded 'moderate' air quality with an AQI of 121 and 136, respectively. Kurla and Sion recorded 'moderate' air quality, with AQIs of 127 and 142. According to data from the SAMEER app, Navi Mumbai recorded air quality in the 'moderate' category with an AQI of 131, while Thane registered a 'moderate' AQI of 165. The air quality index from 0 to 100 is considered 'good', 100 to 200 'moderate', 200 to 300 'poor', 300 to 400 'very poor' and from 400 to 500 or above 'severe'.
23 November,2024 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that the Maharashtra Assembly election results 2024 are unexpected and incomprehensible. He said, "We will keep fighting for the rights of Maharashtra." Uddhav questioned, "How can situation change so drastically in four months after Lok Sabha polls?" He further said that cannot believe Maharashtra, which listened to me as head of family during Covid, will behave with me this way. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance on Saturday retained power in Maharashtra, maintaining sway over 230 of the 288 assembly seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi's dream of wresting power fizzled, with the opposition combine ahead in just 50 seats. पक्षप्रमुख मा. श्री. उद्धवसाहेब ठाकरे ह्यांची पत्रकार परिषद | मातोश्री, मुंबई - #LIVE https://t.co/PvAhg2GB0Z — ShivSena - शिवसेना Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (@ShivSenaUBT_) November 23, 2024 While results have been declared in 164 seats, counting of votes, which began at 8 am, is still in progress in the remaining 124 seats, election officials said, as per the PTI. After the certainty of the poll outcome, the focus has now shifted to BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, the architect of his party's stunning victory. Political circles are abuzz with reports that the state's second Brahmin to become the CM will don the post for the third time. There is already speculation that the swearing in of the new CM may take place as early as Monday and that too in the same venue, the sprawling Wankhede Stadium in south Mumbai, where Fadnavis was sworn in as the CM 10 years ago. According to the PTI, as per the latest figures from the Election Commission, the BJP has so far won 35 seats and is leading in 78, the Shiv Sena won 27 and is ahead in 29 seats, while the NCP has won 25 and is leading in 16 seats. In the Maha Vikas Aghadi, the Nationalist Congress Party (SP) candidates won 6 seats and were leading in 4 seats, Congress won 5 and its candidates were leading in 11 seats, while Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) won 11 and was leading in 9 seats. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi suffered a crushing defeat, with its candidates leading in just 50 seats, a far cry from the boasts 'till this morning' by many of its senior leaders that the combine will trounce the Mahayuti. Going by the results, Maharashtra may not have a leader of opposition in the Lower House, as norms stipulate that a party should have at least 10 per cent of the total members of the assembly and not cobble up the number as an alliance. Maharashtra Election 2024 results Live Saturday's winners include BJP's Kalidas Kolambkar who defeated Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Shraddha Jadhav by 24,973 in Wadala constituency after 16 rounds to become a legislator for the ninth time in a row. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar won in their respective assembly constituencies, while senior Congress leaders Prithviraj Chavan and Balasaheb Thorat lost in theirs. Congress leader Nana Patole was trailing behind his BJP rival in Sakoli seat by 1607 votes after 25 of the 28 rounds. Eknath Shinde said that the results of the assembly elections were historic, and showed to whom the Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena belong to. Devendra Fadnavis said there was no dispute over the chief minister's post and leaders of Mahayuti will decide on the issue together as the saffron party-led coalition is heading for a landslide victory. The results show that the state supports PM Narendra Modi, he said, and also thanked women voters. (with PTI inputs)
23 November,2024 07:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSitting Bandra East MLA and Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique accepted his defeat after the Maharashtra Assembly election results 2024 was announced on Saturday. In a post on X, Zeeshan Siddique wrote, "I humbly accept the mandate of the people of my vandre east assembly constituency. I wish Varun all the best. I promise to continue working hard towards the development and betterment of Vandre east, Mumbai and Maharashtra. I thank each one of you who trusted me and voted for me and stood by me during these tough times." I humbly accept the mandate of the people of my vandre east assembly constituency. I wish Varun all the best. I promise to continue working hard towards the development and betterment of Vandre east, Mumbai and Maharashtra. I thank each one of you who trusted me and voted for me… — Zeeshan Siddique (@zeeshanBabaS) November 23, 2024 Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Varun Sardesai won the Bandra East Assembly constituency against sitting MLA Zeeshan Siddique by 11,365 votes, according to the Election Commission data. Earlier, the two young political leaders were seen visiting the counting centers on Saturday while the counting of votes were underway. The Bandra East assembly contest was in limelight following the killing of Zeeshan’s father Baba Siddique allegedly by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Baba Siddique was shot dead outside Zeeshan's office in Bandra east last month. Days later, Zeeshan had joined the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. Meanwhile, for the Shiv Sena (UBT), Bandra East Assembly constituency holds a special significance since the Thackeray residence Matoshree falls in the Bandra East constituency. Zeeshan had contested the 2019 Maharashtra assembly election from a Congress ticket from the Vandre East (Bandra East) assembly constituency and won. The Thackeray camp views the seat as prestigious. Historically, it was won by the undivided Shiv Sena in 2009 and 2014, but they lost it in 2019 when Zeeshan secured victory on a Congress ticket. Maharashtra Election 2024 results Live Following the Lok Sabha elections earlier this year, the Shiv Sena (UBT) had intensified its efforts in the constituency, fielding Varun Sardesai who is also Aaditya Thackeray's cousin. Uddhav Thackeray had reportedly assigned his key strategist, Anil Parab, also the vibhag pramukh for the area, to ensure Varun Sardesai’s success. The constituency represents a cross-section of society, encompassing slum clusters along the railways, MHADA buildings in Kherwadi, the Government Colony and BKC. The constituency comprises Marathi-speaking voters, Muslims, Dalits and a mix of economic classes—from slums to new residential towers.
23 November,2024 06:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to convene the Maharashtra Legislative Party meeting on November 25, with the oath-taking ceremony for the new government set to take place on November 26, as per sources. A larger gathering of the Yuti alliance is expected to be held around the same time. This development follows the impressive performance of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in the state elections, which has now crossed the crucial majority threshold. According to the Election Commission data released around 11 am, the alliance is currently leading in 220 seats and appears poised for a landslide victory. Celebrations have already begun at the BJP office in Mumbai, with party members and supporters jubilant over the results. Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde expressed his satisfaction with the results, saying, "As we had expected, we have got very good numbers. I thank all the voters who stood behind Mahayuti and gave this landslide victory." Meanwhile, Shiv Sena leader Naresh Mhaske credited the alliance’s success to the leadership of Eknath Shinde, stating, "The people have shown their faith in Mahayuti, and the results clearly reflect that Eknath Shinde is the one capable of leading Balasaheb Thackeray’s Shiv Sena." According to the initial results, the Mahayuti alliance is leading in 220 seats, with the BJP securing 128 seats, taking the lead in Maharashtra. The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena follows closely behind with 55 seats. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, is leading in 35 seats, while the Rashtriya Yuva Swabhiman Party (RSHYVSWBHM) is leading in 2 seats. On the other hand, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance is trailing with a lead in just 51 seats. The Indian National Congress (INC), part of the MVA, is leading in 20 seats, with Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) in the lead in 16 seats. The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) is leading in 13 seats, while the Samajwadi Party (SP) has gained a lead in 2 seats. The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Jan Surajya Shakti (JSS), and Peasants and Workers Party of India (PWPI) have each secured a lead in 2 seats. Minor parties, including Swatantra Bharat Paksha (STBP), Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra (DISECL), CPI(M), Bahujan Vikas Aaghadi (BVA), and Rajarshi Shahu Vikas Aghadi (RSVA), are leading in one seat each. Additionally, five independent candidates (IND) are leading in their respective constituencies. As celebrations continue among the Sena-BJP-NCP alliance, all eyes are now on the appointment of the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra. According to ANI, speculation is rife over who will ultimately assume the state's top post following this resounding victory.
23 November,2024 05:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu recently claimed that a special diet helped his wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, beat stage 4 cancer. However, experts, including those from Tata Memorial Hospital, have dismissed these claims as misleading and unscientific. At a press conference, Sidhu shared his wife’s journey, explaining that she followed a strict diet that included lemon water, raw turmeric, apple cider vinegar, neem leaves, tulsi, and a mix of citrus fruits, vegetable juices, and nuts. He said she cut out sugar and carbs, which he believes "starved the cancer." He attributed her recovery, despite being given only a 3 per cent chance of survival, to these dietary changes. Reacting to the viral video of Sidhu’s statement, Tata Memorial Hospital released a detailed clarification, urging people not to believe such unproven remedies. Their statement said, “Parts of the video imply that avoiding dairy and sugar, and consuming turmeric and neem, cured her cancer. These statements have no high-quality evidence to support them. While research is ongoing, there is no clinical data currently to recommend these as anti-cancer agents.” Issued in public interest pic.twitter.com/gMuCTZmwzZ — Pramesh CS (@cspramesh) November 23, 2024 They further emphasised that cancer treatment should not be delayed in favour of unproven remedies. Proven methods such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy remain the only effective ways to treat cancer. The hospital also highlighted that cancer is curable if detected early, urging patients to consult cancer specialists. Experts in the field have backed Tata Memorial’s stance. Dr Cyric Abbey Philips, a prominent liver specialist, stated, “There is no evidence that any specific diet, herb, or Ayurvedic remedy can cure cancer. Doctors give cautious survival predictions to prepare patients, but they always strive to offer the best treatment possible.” Dr Pramesh CS, director of Tata Memorial Hospital, also dismissed the claims, calling them “unscientific and baseless.” He clarified that Navjot Kaur’s recovery was due to evidence-based treatments like surgery and chemotherapy, not dietary changes. PSA: Please don't believe and get fooled by these statements regardless of who it comes from. These are unscientific and baseless recommendations. She got surgery and chemotherapy that were evidence based which is what made her 🤞cancer-free. Not the haldi, neem etc pic.twitter.com/7gDgN1TzZ8 — Pramesh CS (@cspramesh) November 22, 2024 Stage 4 cancer is a severe form of the disease, often with limited chances of recovery. While it is not always terminal, treatment focuses on controlling the disease rather than curing it. Experts have cautioned against promoting false hope through unverified methods, as it could lead patients to delay essential treatments. Sidhu’s claims have sparked controversy, but medical professionals continue to stress the importance of relying on evidence-based treatments to combat cancer effectively.
23 November,2024 05:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha ShrivastavaAs the Mahayuti alliance approaches a commanding victory in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, incumbent Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has emphasised that the decision regarding the Chief Ministerial candidate will be a collective one, made by all the parties in the alliance once the final results are declared on Saturday. Shinde, who is leading from his constituency, thanked party workers and expressed gratitude to the voters. "Let the final results come in... Once the results are out, just as we fought the elections together, all three parties will sit together and take a decision on who will be the CM," he said. Speaking about the alliance's expected victory, he added, "I thank the voters of Maharashtra. This is a landslide victory. I had said earlier that Mahayuti would secure a massive win. I am thankful to all sections of society and the workers of the Mahayuti parties." At his residence in Thane, celebrations erupted as Shiv Sena workers cheered and bouquets arrived in celebration. Shinde’s son, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, joined party members in celebrating their anticipated success. "As we had expected, we have secured impressive numbers. I thank all the voters who supported Mahayuti and gave us this landslide victory," said Shrikant Shinde. By 1:00 PM, Mahayuti had crossed the crucial majority threshold, securing victory in several constituencies and leading in more than 200 seats. Sweets were brought to the residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, and BJP’s Mumbai office was filled with jubilation, as party workers anticipated a resounding victory. BJP leader Vikas Pathak commented on the Election Commission of India (ECI) trends, stating, "We were expecting over 160 seats for Mahayuti, and that is exactly how it is shaping up. The lead could increase further. This year has been significant for BJP, with the party crossing 100 seats, and a Mahayuti Chief Minister is set to take office." Despite the celebrations, Pathak acknowledged that the final celebrations would only begin once the conclusive results are out and senior leaders like Devendra Fadnavis and possibly Maharashtra BJP Chief Pawan Bawankule join the festivities. In Baramati, where Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is leading by 15,382 votes, celebrations were also underway. Supporters were seen bursting crackers in celebration, with Pawar and other NCP leaders joining in the festivities. Reacting to the ongoing results, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate admitted that the results had not met the party’s expectations. "There is no doubt we could have done better. Our campaign was strong, but perhaps the public expects more from us, and we will strive to meet their expectations," she said. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut dismissed the results, claiming they did not reflect the true sentiments of the people of Maharashtra. His comments were sharply criticised by BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, who defended Mahayuti's victory. "When anyone loses, they start making excuses for their defeat. In Maharashtra, we have worked for the upliftment of the poor, women, and farmers. Today, a government under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi will form with a huge majority," he asserted. With the celebrations continuing across Maharashtra, all eyes will now be on the final decision regarding who will assume the post of Chief Minister. (With inputs from ANI)
23 November,2024 05:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAaditya Thackeray, representing the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), emerged victorious in the high-stakes Worli Assembly constituency, defeating his formidable rival Milind Deora from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction by a slim margin of 8,801 votes. This fiercely contested election was one of the most closely watched in Maharashtra, symbolising the Sena vs Sena rift that has redefined the state’s political landscape. Milind Deora, a former Congress MP who joined the Shinde-led Shiv Sena earlier this year, garnered significant support in this traditional Shiv Sena stronghold, securing 54523 votes. Meanwhile, Aaditya’s win was complicated by a third competitor—Sandeep Deshpande of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), who raked in 19367 votes, disrupting the younger Thackeray’s plans for a smoother victory. The stakes in Worli were particularly high, given Aaditya’s prior success in the constituency. In the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections, he made his debut with a landslide victory, securing 89,248 votes and a commanding margin of 67,427 votes over his nearest rival. The contest gained added intensity with the participation of Milind Deora, a veteran politician from south Mumbai’s influential Deora family. Historically, the Deoras have wielded significant influence in the region, with Milind’s father, Murli Deora, serving as Mumbai South MP multiple times. This legacy lent Milind a strong base, making him a credible challenger to Aaditya. Adding to the drama, Sandeep Deshpande’s candidacy from the MNS proved to be a key factor in reducing Aaditya’s margin. The MNS, led by Aaditya’s estranged uncle Raj Thackeray, claimed to have 25,000 loyal voters in the constituency. Their presence undoubtedly fragmented the vote share, with political analysts speculating that without the MNS in the fray, Aaditya’s victory might have been far more comfortable. The election underscored the larger battle between the two Shiv Sena factions—Uddhav Thackeray’s MVA alliance and Eknath Shinde’s Mahayuti coalition. While Aaditya’s victory solidifies his position in the Worli constituency, the reduced margin is a wake-up call for the Shiv Sena (UBT) as they navigate a fractured political landscape. As the dust settles on this nail-biting contest, it is evident that the Sena vs Sena saga has reshaped Maharashtra politics. Aaditya Thackeray’s hard-fought victory, while significant, also highlights the challenges ahead for the Thackeray family’s political legacy in an increasingly competitive arena.
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