Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for November 7. Aries March 21 – April 20Aim for originality when planning an event at work, asking for inputs from others. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Talk to someone you trust, discussing a past unforgettable experience which helps heal the memory. Taurus April 21 – May 20This recognition earned is due to consistent hard work. Keep position strong by interacting maturely with colleagues. The evening is enjoyable.Cosmic tip: Continue with this healthy diet which is just right for you. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Floating in an endless time warp ends now with a busy, yet challenging time commencing. Do drink enough water.Cosmic tip: Be aware of a karmic cycle beginning which promises to be of advantage. Cancer June 22 – July 23Failing at something is nothing to get shattered about or feel disheartened. Have the courage to continue till you’ve achieved the desired result. Cosmic tip: Make the right karma by giving unconditional acceptance and love. Leo July 24 - Aug 23The following karmic cycle lays emphasis on using all leads and opportunities to increase business (and cash flow).Cosmic tip: Be patient with unforeseen delays as this slow karmic cycle ends by afternoon. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23A job offer is surprising since you are happy at the present employment. Cosmic tip: Allow life to evolve in a different direction by maintaining a peaceful mind and faith in the Higher Power. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22Vibes within the family have been scattered and a bit jangled, but they now settle down gradually due to an important decision taken. Cosmic tip: Don’t take a cough or a cold lightly. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22It’s a bit difficult to forget someone who meant a lot to you at one time and more so if the relationship ended on a bitter note. Cosmic tip: Do regularly exercise as advised. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22A busy day begins and during mid-afternoon there’s an argument with a customer which should be reined in quickly. Cosmic tip: Lead as disciplined a life as is possible in the given circumstances. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20Life gets better as karmic lessons are learned, some of them the hard way. Continue with physiotherapy and a modified diet. Cosmic tip: Consciously move onto a higher spiritual plane (sometimes life’s experiences insist on this). Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19What’s the point in setting up road-blocks for yourself? These, in any case result in so many unnecessary delays. Think before acting. Cosmic tip: Check with the doctor about acidity issues. Don’t ignore this. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20A bureaucratic enquiry (Income-Tax?) ends favourably. A long term relationship is at a crossroads, so make wise decisions. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Live life in the moment, not wasting precious moments in regrets.
07 November,2024 12:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseThe Central Railway (CR) has announced the resumption of the popular Neral-Matheran narrow gauge train services from Wednesday, November 6. The restored services include both the Neral-Matheran mini train and the Matheran-Aman Lodge shuttle, aiming to ease travel for tourists and locals to the scenic hill station of Matheran. The Neral-Matheran mini train will run twice daily in both directions. Down trains from Neral to Matheran will depart at 8.50 am and 10.25 am, reaching Matheran by 11.30 am and 1.05 pm, respectively. The Up trains from Matheran to Neral are scheduled at 2.45 pm and 4 pm, arriving in Neral by 5.30 pm and 6.40 pm. Each train will consist of six coaches, including three second-class, one first-class coach, and two second-class-cum-luggage vans. Additionally, the Matheran-Aman Lodge shuttle service will operate multiple times daily, with extra services on Saturdays and Sundays. All shuttle services will have similar coach arrangements to the main Neral-Matheran line. CR's Public Relations Department shared this update, noting that the resumption aims to support tourist activities and the local economy in the Matheran region. TIcket information Passengers can book their tickets from ticket ocunters at Neral and Aman Lodge (for the shuttle service). The counter at Neral opens 45 minutes before departure. Online tickets can be booked on the Indian Railways website. The ticket costs Rs 300 for first class and Rs 75 for second class. The cost of a children’s ticket is Rs 180 for first class and Rs 45 for second class. CR enters 74th year of its formation CR, the successor to the Great Indian Peninsula (GIP) Railway, celebrated 73 years of its formation and begins its 74th year on Tuesday. The first train in Asia, which ran between Mumbai and Thane on April 16, 1853, marked the beginning of railway history in India. Over the years, the GIP Railway expanded significantly, merging with the Indian Midland Railway Company in 1900, extending its reach from Delhi in the north to Kanpur and Allahabad in central India, Nagpur in the east, and Raichur in the southeast, connecting Bombay to nearly all parts of India. At its peak, the GIP Railway covered a route mileage of 1,600 miles (2,575 km).
06 November,2024 10:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhile addressing the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) rally in Mumbai, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday announced Rs 3,000 monthly to women under the under Mahalaxmi scheme for women and free travel to them if elected to power in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election 2024. The MVA leaders made six major election promises for the the people of the state if the alliance is voted to power in the November 20 elections. The announcements included-- Rs 25 lakh health insurance cover, loan waiver of up to Rs 3 lakh for farmers, Rs 3,000 monthly allowance for women, free travel on state transport buses for women, free medicines and unemployed youth to get Rs 4, 000 per month. Rahul Gandhi said that the reservation cap will be raised from the existing 50 per cent and the alliance will also conduct the caste census. He said that the Dharavi land was being taken away from the poor. Addressing the MVA rally, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said, inflation shot up during BJP rule, Modi's policies have increased unemployment." Meanwhile, The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) chief Sharad Pawar said that if Maha Vikas Aghadi comes to power, the alliance government will implement Krushi Samruddhi Yojana and loan of farmers up to Rs 3 lakh will be waived off. The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said, "There will be free education to boys and Rs 4, 00 to unemployed youths will be given per month. He said that the Dharavi Redevelopment tender given to Adani will be cancelled once the alliance comes to power in the state. Uddhav Thackeray said the MVA will ensure that the prices of five essential commodities -- edible oil, sugar, rice, wheat, daal -- remain stable. Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi was in Nagpur to address 'Samvidhan Samman Sammelan', organised at the Suresh Bhatt hall in Reshimbagh in Nagpur. Rahul Gandhi visited 'Deekshabhoomi' in Nagpur and paid tributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, the chief architect of India's Constitution. After paying tributes to Ambedkar, Rahul Gandhi also wrote a note in the visitors' diary. The polls in Maharashtra are scheduled for November 20 and the counting of the votes will be done three days later on November 23.
06 November,2024 10:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari | Ranjeet JadhavShiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday described NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar as the "Bhishma Pitamah" of parliamentary politics and expressed disapproval of any plans by him to retire from active politics. According to news agency PTI, while speaking to reporters, Sanjay Raut emphasised that, at present, no Indian leader possesses as much parliamentary experience as Sharad Pawar, 83, who has a political career spanning for nearly six decades. Sanjay Raut revealed that Sharad Pawar had previously expressed his desire to retire from active politics to him personally. "I told him not to dwell on such thoughts. It's experience, not age, that truly matters. His presence in parliamentary politics is like that of a guide and a lighthouse," said the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader. "He has spoken of retirement publicly before. His vast experience is a great benefit to newcomers in politics. It seems that he has been troubled by the state of politics for some time. He has witnessed the kind of politics played by Delhi's politicians in Maharashtra and across the country, yet this pillar of strength still stands firm," Raut added. According to PTI, Sanjay Raut referred to the 83-year-old Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief as the "Bhishma Pitamah" of Indian politics, drawing a parallel with the venerable figure from the epic Mahabharata. 'We must save Maharashtra and India' Both Sanjay Raut and Sharad Pawar serve as members of the Rajya Sabha, and their respective parties are part of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in Maharashtra and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc at the national level. According to PTI, Raut further stated that the country still needs strong leaders such as Pawar, who has held numerous significant roles throughout his political career, including serving as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Union Minister for Defence and Agriculture, and heading cricket bodies such as the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and the International Cricket Council (ICC). "You (Pawar) must remain steadfast and inspire people like us to continue the fight. We must save Maharashtra and India, and we will need leaders like you to do that," he added. Hinting at his potential retirement from parliamentary politics, Pawar said on Tuesday that he would have to consider whether to seek another term in the Rajya Sabha once his current tenure ends in 2026. The veteran politician, who had a long association with the Congress party, has won 14 elections during his career. He first entered the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in 1967 and became a state minister just five years later. (With PTI inputs)
06 November,2024 10:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai Police rescued two teenaged girls who had been missing from Kokari area in Antop Hill last week. The matter came to light on November 3, when the parents of the children approached the police to register a missing complaint. The police immediately registered a first information report (FIR) and deployed multiple teams to find the missing girls, aged 13 and 14, respectively. On Wednesday, they spotted the girls near Five Gardens area in Matunga in a CCTV footage. “After thorough investigation, it was releved that the girls went to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and caught a train to Uttar Pardesh (UP),” a Mumbai Police officer said. "One of the girls had stolen money from her mother’s purse and went to Gorakhpur,” the officer added. However, the girls returned to Dadar in Mumbai after they ran out of money, the police informed. “We took them into confidence and then questioned them. Upon investigation, it was releaved that the mother of one of the girls had shouted at her and asked her to end her friendship with the other girl. Upset over this, the teens decided to leave the house,” the officer said.
06 November,2024 08:56 PM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva AgasheThe Central Railway on Wednesday said that it will be running two festive special trains to accommodate passengers travelling for Chhat Puja and other festivals. In an official statement, the Central Railway said that in view of the huge demand from passengers travelling for the festival season, CR will run 2 One way special trains between Mumbai and Danapur / Katihar to clear the extra rush of passengers. The details are as under: CSMT - Katihar One way Special 01199 One way Special will depart from CSMT Mumbai at 15.30 hrs on 08.11.2024 and will arrive at Katihar at 02.00 hrs on 09.11.2024 Halts: Dadar, Thane, Kalyan ,Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patliputra, Hajipur, Barauni, Begusarai, Khagaria and Navgachia Composition: 1 AC-Ist Class cum AC-II Tier, 1 AC-III Tier, 10 ( 9 Reserved & 1 Unreserved) Sleeper Class, 3 General Second Class and 2 Second seating cum Guard's brake Van LTT-Danapur One way Special 01049 One way Special will depart from LTT Mumbai at 23.55 hrs on 09.11.2024 and will arrive at Danapur at 09.00 hrs on 11.11.2024 Halts: Thane, Kalyan ,Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Buxar and Ara. Composition: 15 ( 11 Reserved & 4 Unreserved) Sleeper Class and 2 Second seating cum Guard's brake Van Reservation: Bookings for One way Special Train No. 01049 on special charges will open on 7.11.2024 at 12.00 hrs and Bookings for One way Special Train No. 01199 on special charges will open on 8.11.2024 Meanwhile, the Indian Railways has set a new benchmark in passenger transportation during the festive season, with over 120 lakh passengers (12 million) traveling on November 4, the officials said. The record passenger transportation managed by the Indian Railways surpassed the combined population of Australia and New Zealand, said an official. He said that it marks the highest number of passengers carried in a single day this year, further highlighting the important role of the Indian Railways in catering to the massive travel demand during festivals. Around 7.5 crore passengers travelled to Bihar, Eastern UP and Jharkhand from 1st October to 5th November, 2024 through special trains, he added. In an official statement, the Indian Railways said that to cater to passengers demand, Indian Railways operates special trains during this festive season. This year during the period from 01st October to 30th November, more than 7,600 special trains are being run by Indian Railways, whereas last year around 4,500 Special trains were run. This is 73 per cent more than last year.
06 November,2024 08:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Ajit Pawar released the manifesto for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 on Wednesday, Member of Parliament (MP) Sunil Tatkare assured that the state government will work ahead on the principles of secularism."Maharashtra is a progressive state and its economic condition in good...The state govt has given a lot of benefits to women and also to farmers...I assure you that the Maharashtra government will work ahead on the principles of secularism," Tatkare told the media.Meanwhile, NCP also unveiled constituency-specific manifestos for all the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 seats it is contesting. The manifestos were released simultaneously in different cities, stated news agency ANI. While Pawar led the release in his home constituency Baramati, Tatkare, who is the party's state president, released the manifesto in Mumbai. Meanwhile, NCP's Working President Praful Patel released the manifesto in Gondiya. The party's candidates and local leaders released the poll manifestos in their respective constituencies across all the assembly constituencies.After unveiling the party's state-level manifesto and constituency manifesto for Baramati, Pawar said "We will present the 'New Maharashtra Vision' within 100 days of government formation."According to ANI, in its manifesto, NCP has promised to increase the amount disbursed under the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' from Rs 1,500 per month to Rs 2,100. 11 new promises in NCP manifesto This initiative will be the largest monthly Direct Benefit Transfer in Maharashtra's history, providing benefits of Rs 25,000 per year to more than 2.3 crore women.The manifesto also consists of 11 new promises: increasing the old age pension from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 per month, reported ANI. For farmers, the party has promised to raise the Shetkari Sanman Nidhi from Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 per year, combining support from both the central and state governments.Pawar has also promised to waive the farmer's loan and give a 20 per cent additional subsidy for all crops sold under the minimum support price (MSP). Besides this, NCP has also given an assurance of Rs 25,000-per-hectare bonus for paddy farmers.The other commitments included in the manifesto are the creation of 2.5 million jobs and the provision of a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000 to 1 million students through training, Rs 15,000 monthly salary for Anganwadi and Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers, a reduction in electricity bills by 30 per cent while prioritising solar and renewable energy.The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 are set for November 20, with the counting of votes for all 288 constituencies scheduled three days later. (With ANI inputs)
06 November,2024 05:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe redevelopment of Mumbai's Andheri Station is set to transform the area into a major transport and commercial hub. Five towering commercial buildings will rise on the east side of the bustling Andheri station, transforming Andheri’s skyline with a modern look. This redevelopment aims to create a structure similar to the ones in Navi Mumbai, combining retail, commercial, and railway operations above the station. Once complete, the new station complex, alongside the upgraded Gokhale bridge, will serve as a major hub for inter-modal connectivity. Western Railway officials said the station redevelopment includes five towers with three basement-level parking, interconnected office buildings, and multimodal integration with Blue Line 1 Metro passing through here. Andheri station serves 700,000 passengers during peak hours, and the redevelopment aims to manage the anticipated growth, especially with the future expansion of the Metro. The project will include: 1. Five commercial towers: The five commercial towers will cover 53,160 sqm with a dedicated railway offices tower covering 11,755.52 sqm. The commercial towers will include space set aside for railway offices and will be constructed on the east side of the station, giving the skyline a more modern look with a focus on retail, office space, and connection with the railway network. 2. The Architect: The Rail Land Development Authority has chosen Stapati Architects for the station’s design, to be built in two phases. 3. The station complex will be redeveloped in two phases: Phase 1: A 2.42 lakh sq ft station area, including a concourse and foot overbridge.Phase 2: A larger 5.78 lakh sq ft commercial development with three levels of underground parking. 4. Integration with Metro: The station will be integrated with the Blue Line 1 Metro and feature multimodal connectivity. 5. Concourse: The new complex will include a 22,050 sqm concourse connecting east and west for seamless interchange between different transit modes, including segregated ticketed and non-ticketed foot over bridges. 6. Parking: The three-level parking will be spread across 60,958.89 sqm. As reported by mid-day earlier, Western Railway has embarked on a station decongestion programme to upgrade infrastructure to sync with the future growth of the Metro network.
06 November,2024 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the upcoming Maharashtra elections 2024, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday alleged that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is opposed to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's ideology and does a "drama" of protecting the Constitution, reported news agency PTI. Bawankule also claimed that several "urban Naxals" were trying to incite people against the country, and asked why Rahul Gandhi's 'Samvidhan Samman Sammelan', scheduled in Nagpur on Wednesday ahead of the Maharashtra elections 2024, was a "closed door" event, reported PTI. The Congress denied the charge, saying the BJP was spreading a "false narrative" about Gandhi's event. Notably, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis has in a recent interview stated that Gandhi is surrounded by "urban Naxals", reported PTI. To a query on it, Bawankule said, "More than 165 urban Naxal organisations are creating anger against the country among people and in the society and are spoiling the atmosphere," reported PTI. "Rahul Gandhi is opposed to Babasaheb Ambedkar's ideology and does a drama of protecting the Constitution," he claimed, reported PTI. The BJP leader sought to know why Gandhi was scheduled to hold a "closed door" event in Nagpur and not allow media in the programme. "On one hand, they talk about protecting the Constitution and on the other hand, they are suppressing rights given to the media by the Constitution," Bawankule said, reported PTI. He also said the BJP has suspended 40 office-bearers for six years for anti-party activities and similar action will be taken against more people if they are found indulging in such activities during the poll campaign. Countering BJP's allegations, Congress state spokesperson Atul Londhe said Rahul Gandhi's speech at the 'Samvidhan Samman Sammelan' event will be streamed live for everyone and that media could not be accommodated due to space constraints in the programme hall, reported PTI. Leader of opposition in the assembly Vijay Wadettiwar said, "It is not a political event, but a social programme organised by various social organisations. The BJP is spreading a false narrative about the event," reported PTI. The Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 will be held on November 20, with the counting of votes for all 288 constituencies scheduled for November 23. The opposition MVA coalition, comprising Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Nationalist Congress Party (SCP), aims to reclaim power in the state, challenging the Mahayuti alliance, which includes Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Ajit Pawar-led NCP. In the 2019 Maharashtra assembly elections, the BJP won 105 seats, Shiv Sena secured 56, and Congress 44. In 2014, the BJP won 122 seats, Shiv Sena 63, and Congress 42. (With inputs from PTI)
06 November,2024 02:39 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentThe NCP led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday unveiled its manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024, promising to raise the amount of the Ladki Bahin scheme's monthly financial assistance to Rs 2,100 from the present Rs 1,500. For farmers, the party promised to raise the Shetkari Sanman Nidhi scheme amount from Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 per year. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is contesting the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 as part of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, which also comprises the Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The NCP, which is fighting the elections from 52 constituencies, also unveiled constituency-specific manifestos for all the assembly seats it is contesting. The manifesto was unveiled separately by party president Ajit Pawar in Baramati, by its state unit president Sunil Tatkare in Mumbai, and working president Praful Patel in Gondia. NCP candidates and local leaders also released the poll manifestos in their respective constituencies. Pawar unveiled both the party's state-level manifesto and constituency-specific manifesto for Baramati. Speaking on the occasion, he said, "We will present the New Maharashtra Vision within 100 days of government formation." In the manifesto, the party promises to increase the amount given to eligible women under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana from the existing Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 per month. This initiative will be the largest monthly DBT (direct benefit transfer) in Maharashtra's history providing benefits of Rs 25,000 each per year to over 2.3 crore women, it said. The manifesto, which gives 11 promises, talks about increasing the old age pension from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 per month. For farmers, the party has promised to raise the Shetkari Sanman Nidhi from Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 per year, combining support from both the central and state governments. It also talks about waiving the farm loan and giving a 20 per cent additional subsidy for all crops sold under the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Besides this, the NCP also gave an assurance of Rs 25000 per hectare bonus for paddy farmers. "We have resolved to build more than 45,000 'panand' roads in rural parts of Maharashtra. This is the biggest plan to develop the rural agricultural infrastructure," the manifesto reads. The party's other promises include a commitment to create 2.5 million jobs and provide monthly stipends of Rs 10,000 to 1 million students through training. It also promises Rs 15,000 monthly salary for Anganwadi and ASHA workers, to reduce electricity bills by 30 per cent while prioritising solar and renewable energy. "We vow to implement measures that will curb the prices of essential commodities, making them more affordable for everyone," the manifesto document said.
06 November,2024 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the Maharashtra elections 2024, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Keshav Upadhyay emphasised that the BJP would campaign for Eknath Shinde's candidate Suresh Patil in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar and would have no association with Nawab Malik, reported news agency ANI. NCP's Mahayuti's alliance partners, BJP and Shiv Sena have expressed their opposition to Malik's candidature. Nawab Malik has expressed confidence in winning the upcoming Maharashtra elections 2024 from the Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar assembly seat. Keshav Upadhyay said, "I have made our role clear concerning Nawab Malik. We have said that we won't campaign there. We will campaign for Eknath Shinde's candidate in that constituency. We will not campaign for Nawab Malik and we will not have any association with him. He has been out on bail and he has not been proven innocent. The case is going on," reported ANI. BJP's Mumbai chief Ashish Shelar already clarified that the party would not be campaigning in support of Nationalist Congress Party's (Ajit Pawar) Nawab Malik. Keshav Upadhyay also strongly objected to Arvind Sawant's remarks on BJP leader Shaina NC and Sunil Raut's remarks against Shiv Sena Shinde faction's Vikhroli assembly candidate Suvarna Karanje. He further said, "It shows the mental bankruptcy of the leaders of Maha Vikas Aghadi. Yesterday in Kolhapur when a woman candidate tried to take back her nomination a Congress leader asked that if she did not have the courage then why did she fill the form. Mahayuti is thinking about women empowerment while MVA leaders are showing how low they can stoop to," reported ANI. Earlier in a no-holds-bar-attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Raut over his alleged comment on a women candidate, Shiv Sena candidate from Mumbadevi seat, Shaina NC on Tuesday said that it is time that the women in Maharashtra wake up and raise their voice against such "regressive" comments. Reportedly, Sunil Raut while addressing an election rally called the Shiv Sena Shinde faction's Vikhroli assembly candidate Suvarna Karanje a "goat". Reacting to the remark made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, Shaina NC said, "This is the most regressive comment coming from Sunil Raut, on one hand, they call us 'Bakri' and used the word 'Maal'. Look at the mind and thought process. On one hand, we have a PM who respects women...you have a CM who has empowered us with the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme and on the other hand, we have 'Maha Vinas Aghadi' where you have somebody referring to us as objects," reported ANI. Meanwhile, an FIR has been registered against Sunil Raut, the Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate from Vikroli constituency and brother of Sanjay Raut for his reported objectionable comments against a woman candidate of chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The Maharashtra elections 2024 will be held in a single phase on November 20 with counting of votes held on November 23. In the 2019 assembly elections in Maharashtra, the BJP won 105 seats, the Shiv Sena 56, and the Congress 44. In 2014, the BJP secured 122 seats, the Shiv Sena 63, and the Congress 42. (With inputs from ANI)
06 November,2024 01:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
