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 October 17. Aries March 21 – April 20No excuse will be accepted; showing results is what is expected. Drive with awareness.Cosmic tip: Don’t take someone you love for granted. Love has to be worked at to strengthen and maintain it. Taurus April 21 – May 20Tackle a major chunk of work depending on whether you work best in the morning or from late afternoon. Some inner reflection helps make wise decisions. Cosmic tip: Don’t react impulsively to a statement. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Being prepared with diplomatic answers; but at the last minute the truth just tumbles out, which stresses you even more.Cosmic tip: Remember the world doesn’t stop for anyone. People carry on with life. Cancer June 22 – July 23The mind works on all cylinders allowing you to complete work quickly. A friend calls; the conversation ends in an argument.Cosmic tip: Let today (and every day) be the best day of life. Leo July 24 - Aug 23Rapport with a younger family member heals. A change of residence is revealed for some (this could be a holiday, too). Health is good.Cosmic tip: Be willing to change the manner of working. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23A new karmic cycle brings with it some changes where there’s a necessity to be diplomatic and appreciative.Cosmic tip: Remember, true change happens from within, so introspect till you get answers. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22No matter how careful you are about expenses, they still catch you unawares.Cosmic tip: Don’t expect life to be permanently good or bad, as it is in a constant change of flux and movement. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Being one step ahead of competition is due to adopting unusual solutions and advice to clients. Cosmic tip: Take care of small points first, as these eventually complete the whole project seamlessly eventually. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22A difference of opinion goes in your favour since you know proper rules and regulations (your information and knowledge is amazing). Take care of family obligations happily.Cosmic tip: Listen to intuition with faith. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20Fighting for your space in the hierarchy ladder isn’t necessary since you’ve proved yourself repeatedly.Cosmic tip: Indulge your favourite hobby of observing people while sitting quietly in a corner. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19Success isn’t all about how much money you make, but also the difference you make in people’s lives. There’s a celebration at work. Cosmic tip: Spend the evening at home, enjoying family time together. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20Strength and growth only come through conscious effort and struggle, so keep up the good work. Some receive intimation for an interview. Cosmic tip: Avoid overdoing it when trying to impress someone.
17 October,2024 12:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseIn the lead-up to the Maharashtra Assembly election, Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis has targeted the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), stating that the ruling Mahayuti does not need to announce a candidate for the chief ministerial position, as Eknath Shinde is the incumbent Chief Minister, news agency ANI reported. During a press conference on Wednesday, Fadnavis asserted, "The Mahayuti doesn't need to announce a CM face; our chief minister is sitting here. I challenge (Sharad) Pawar Saheb to announce their candidate for the CM post." Fadnavis further critiqued the opposition, and said, "The MVA is not announcing a CM face because they don’t believe their candidate can win after the elections. "The alliance whose home minister went to jail for accepting a bribe of Rs 100 crore, who planted bombs outside a businessman's house, and who detained journalists, is now telling us about law and order. Nirbhaya Squad vehicles were used to escort their leaders while they were in power. Those who were most negligent about women's safety should not lecture us on how to protect our women," Fadnavis slammed the previous MVA government. "We have announced all the schemes, made financial provisions, and not only that, we will also introduce new schemes and benefits for everyone in our manifesto," he added. "I assure you that all schemes and promises made by us will have full financial backing, and no scheme will lack support from our side. Initially, when we announced the Ladki Bahin Yojana, the opposition claimed that money wouldn't be deposited in the accounts. However, so far, at least four to five instalments have been deposited into the accounts of more than 2.5 crore beneficiaries in our state," he said. Presenting two-year report card: Eknath Shinde CM Eknath Shinde also spoke at the press conference, stating, "Our two years of work and performance represent the face of our alliance. MVA should announce their candidate as the leader of the opposition." Shinde further remarked, "We are presenting our performance card for the past two years. It’s no small feat to present such a detailed report card after two years in government; it requires substantial performance." Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, along with Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, unveiled the 'Mahayuti' government report card during their joint press conference in Mumbai. RPI(A) chief and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale was also present, ANI reported. The Maharashtra Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on 20 November, the Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday, 15 October. This has prompted political parties to gear up for an election that will be unprecedented in many ways. Earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray sidestepped questions regarding the MVA's chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming assembly polls. He stated that the MVA would announce its candidate only after the ruling Mahayuti does the same, ANI reported. "Let the Mahayuti announce their CM face first, then we will inform you who our CM face is. As the ruling government, the Mahayuti should declare their candidate first," Thackeray said during a press briefing in Mumbai on 13 October. Maharashtra Assembly election on November 20 Last month, Pawar commented that there was no need for the MVA to announce a chief ministerial candidate ahead of the elections, asserting that the coalition would contest under a collective leadership. "There is no obstacle in not announcing the CM's face. We don’t need to think about it now. The leader should be decided based on the numbers. There’s no need to make any arrangements before the elections," Pawar stated. The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the Maharashtra Assembly election. According to the election panel, polling will take place in a single phase on 20 November, with results declared on 23 November. Key dates include the notification on 22 October, the last date for nominations on 29 October, scrutiny on 30 October, and the last date for withdrawal on 4 November. Shinde expressed strong confidence in the Mahayuti alliance’s success in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election, stating that the outcomes of welfare schemes would be reflected in the poll results. Addressing the opposition’s concerns regarding the Election Commission and the integrity of electronic voting machines (EVMs), Shinde remarked, "When the opposition wins, they praise the EVMs, the Election Commission, and the courts. But when the results aren’t in their favour, they criticise the EVMs. The people of Maharashtra recognise that the opposition is being hypocritical in claiming the EVMs and the Election Commission are flawed. We approach elections with confidence, energy, and a focus on development." In the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly election, the Congress and the unified Shiv Sena won 154 out of 288 seats as part of the MVA coalition. This time, however, the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Congress have allied to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance. In the Lok Sabha elections held this year, MVA won 30 of the state's 48 Lok Sabha seats, while the ruling alliance secured 17. One seat went to an Independent candidate. (With ANI inputs)
16 October,2024 10:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe entire city will face 5-10 per cent water cut on Thursday and Friday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. Water supply to Mumbai city and suburbs is primarily sourced from the Vaitarna Dam. A malfunction has occurred at Tarali, Thane district, in the 900-mm-valve of the pipeline system which carries water from Vaitarna dam. "Immediate steps have been taken to repair the malfunction, and for this purpose, it is necessary to partially shut down the water conveyance system. Consequently, there has been a 5 to 10 per cent reduction in the supply to the Bhandup Water Treatment Plant, which supplies water to Greater Mumbai. As a result, a 5-10 per cent cut in water supply will be imposed across Mumbai from Thursday, October 17 to Friday, October 18," a BMC press release said. Citizens are requested to store adequate water and use it judiciously. "The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation administration appeals to all citizens to cooperate by conserving water during this period," the press release further stated. Water content in city lakes at 97.85 per cent On Tuesday, BMC stated that the water levels in Mumbai's seven reservoirs, which supply the city with potable water, reached 97.85 per cent. Based on data from BMC, the combined water stock of the Mumbai lakes stood at 14,16,194 million litres. Mumbai gets its water from the Upper and Middle Vaitarnas, Bhatsa, Tansa, Vihar, Tulsi, and Modak Sagar. The civic body's data on the Mumbai lakes indicates that Tansa's water level is 97.56 per cent. 100 per cent of the water stock is accessible at Upper Vaitarna lake. In Modak Sagar, 92.50 per cent of the portable water is available for use. Meanwhile, Middle Vaitarna has 99.67 per cent, Vihar has 99.47 per cent and Bhatsa has 97.52 per cent of the available useful water. In the wake of heavy rains, one more lake supplying water to Mumbai, Middle Vaitarna Lake, started overflowing on July 4. Lakes Vihar and Modak Sagar began to flood on July 25 due to persistently high rains. Around 4 pm on July 24, Tansa Lake started to overflow, increasing the amount of water stored in all seven reservoirs by 17 days in a single day. Approximately 400 million gallons of water are supplied to Mumbai by Tansa Lake, which is situated in the Shahpur region of Thane. On July 26, 2024, it overflowed.
16 October,2024 08:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced a free bus service along with loader service for baggage for Mumbai Metro-3 passengers to ease the journey between the Airport (A2 entry, west side) and T2 (P4 entry- pick up and drop). The 21-seater bus will run every 15 minutes, from 6.30 am to 11 pm from Mondays to Saturdays and from 8.15 am to 11 pm on Sundays. Meanwhile, Aqua Line 3 recorded a ridership of 1.55 lakh passengers in seven days, from October 7 to 13. While the new metro line saw 18,015 passengers on Day 1, on October 13, it recorded a ridership of 25,782 passengers. The phase-1 of city's first underground corridor, Mumbai Metro-3 (Aarey to Bandra-Kurla Complex) opened to the public on October 7. People came in a large number to experience the Aarey-BKC Metro Line 3 ride on its first day of operations which began at 11 am amid cheers from them. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on October 5, inaugurated the 12.69-km Mumbai Metro-3 stretch and travelled from BKC to Santacruz and back. During the Aarey-BKC Mumbai Metro-3 ride, PM Modi interacted with students, beneficiaries of the Maharashtra government's Ladki Bahin scheme, and labourers involved in the construction of the underground line. MMRC is in charge of the 33.5 km Colaba-SEEPZ-Aarey project. Aarey-BKC Metro Line 3 services will run from 6.30 am to 10.30 pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 8.30 am to 10.30 pm on Sundays. Fares for the Aqua Line range from Rs 10 to Rs 50. The BKC to Aarey stretch has 10 stations: BKC, Bandra Colony, Santacruz, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) T1, Sahar Road, CSMIA T2, Marol Naka, Andheri, SEEPZ, and Aarey Colony JVLR. Of these, only Aarey JVLR station is above ground, while the others are underground. The Aqua Line is Mumbai’s fourth Metro corridor, following the Ghatkopar-Andheri-Versova Line 1, Andheri West-Dahisar Line 2A, and Andheri East-Dahisar Line 7.
16 October,2024 06:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA Mumbai to Delhi IndiGo flight was diverted to Gujarat's Ahmedabad following a security threat, the officials said, as more flights on Wednesday continued to receive bomb threats. The IndiGo flight 6E 651 was isolated upon landing, ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew on board. In an official statement, IndiGo airlines said, "Flight 6E 651, operating from Mumbai to Delhi, was redirected to Ahmedabad due to a security-related alert. The aircraft was isolated, and all passengers were safely disembarked. Ensuring the safety and security of our customers and crew remains paramount in all facets of our operations. We worked closely with the relevant authorities, and standard operating procedures were followed. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this situation may have caused our customers and appreciate their understanding." Another IndiGo flight, 6E 074 from Riyadh to Mumbai also received a bomb threat following which the flight was diverted to Muscat in Oman. The incident comes after several flights on Monday and Tuesday received threats, with some getting bomb threats which were later termed as a hoax. On Tuesday, an Air India plane from Delhi to Chicago was diverted to an airport in Canada following a bomb threat. Apart from Air India's Delhi-Chicago flight, several other Indian flights received bomb threat messages through a social media handle. More flights receive bomb threats Meanwhile, in the past three days, several flights domestic and international flights have received similar bomb threats, they said. A Spicejet flight SG116 from Darbhanga to Mumbai received a bomb threat via social media platform. The flight landed at Mumbai airport on priority basis, the officials said. A SpiceJet aircraft remains on the runway following a bomb threat.Via: @AshishRane2 #SpiceJet #aircraft #airlines #airways #bombthreat #news #newsupdate pic.twitter.com/U3tgj4kqbW — Mid Day (@mid_day) October 16, 2024 Another Spicejet flight SG124 from Leh to Delhi also received a bomb threat via social media and the flight later landed at Delhi, the officials said. "On October 16, 2024, SpiceJet’s X handle received a direct message indicating a bomb threat concerning two flights. The concerned authorities were immediately informed and the laid down safety protocols were followed. Passengers on both aircraft disembarked safely. After receiving the necessary approvals from the concerned authorities the aircraft were released for further operations," a SpiceJet Spokesperson said. In an another incident, an Akasa Air flight QP 1335, flying from Delhi to Bengaluru on October 16, 2024, and carrying 174 passengers, 3 infants and 7 crew members on board, received a security alert, the airline said. In an official statement stated, "The Akasa Air Emergency Response teams monitored the situation to ensure all support was provided to the operating teams and information was transparently disseminated to relevant stakeholders. The Captain followed all required emergency procedures, diverted the flight back to Delhi and landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 13:48 hrs. According to the prescribed safety and security procedures, the aircraft was taken to an isolation bay upon landing. All passengers were deplaned at 13:57 hrs, in coordination with the local authorities who undertook the necessary safety and security checks. The Akasa Air teams are on ground and prepared to assist all passengers to ensure their safety and comfort, including providing refreshments and regular updates through the process.”
16 October,2024 06:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun ChoudhariWant to vote for the Maharashtra Assembly election but not on the voters' list yet? You can still enlist on the electoral roll before the polls. Mumbai Election Officer and Civic Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, while speaking on the poll preparedness for the Maharashtra Assembly election, said that citizens can register themselves on the voters' list for upcoming polls by Saturday, October 19. For more information, citizens can visit the Chief Electoral Office (Maharashtra) website: https://voters.eci.gov.in/ महाराष्ट्र विधानसभा निवडणूक २०२४ बुधवार, दि. २० नोव्हेंबर, २०२४ रोजी राज्यातील २८८ मतदारसंघात होणार मतदानआजच मतदार यादीत आपले नाव तपासा आणि नसेल तर १९.१०.२०२४ पर्यत अर्ज क्र ६ भरा pic.twitter.com/44opS2t0Ff — ChiefElectoralOffice (@CEO_Maharashtra) October 16, 2024 Gagrani further informed that mobile phones are not allowed in polling booths. Meanwhile, a top poll officer said on Wednesday that Maharashtra has seen a remarkable increase of nearly 70 lakh registered voters since the 2019 assembly elections. This surge comes ahead of the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for November 20 and counting on November 23. "There were 8,94,46,211 voters in Maharashtra ahead of the 2019 assembly elections. After the special enrollment drives conducted by the election commission, the number has increased to 9,63,69,410, a rise of 69,23,199," said Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S Chockalingam. The Electoral Officer stated that a polling booth generally has 1,500 voters, but additional booths would be set up, speaking to reporters in Mumbai, only a day after the election schedule was announced. The number of polling booths has risen from 96,654 in 2019 Assembly elections to 1,00,186 for the upcoming elections, Chockalingam informed. There are 6,36,278 registered voters with physical disabilities, while 1,16,355 voters are from the armed forces. Notably, there are 20,93,206 first-time voters aged between 18 and 19. Among the 12,43,192 voters over the age of 85, there are 47,716 centenarians, said Chockalingam. To facilitate the voting process, nearly six lakh state government employees will assist with election operations, the officer informed. Each polling booth will have four tables to accommodate voters efficiently. "We have issued instructions that three to four voters can be present inside. During the Lok Sabha elections, some officials allowed only one person inside at a time which resulted in delays in voting," he added. Chockalingam also addressed concerns regarding the use of controversial terms like "vote jihad," which have been criticised for their communal implications. He stated, "The model code of conduct has come into force yesterday. If some leaders tend to use it (such terms), we will not spare anyone. If we receive any complaint, we will check it within the legal framework and submit our report accordingly." This discussion follows comments made by BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding "vote jihad" as a factor in the BJP's performance during the Lok Sabha polls. "Out of 48 Lok Sabha constituencies (in Maharashtra), 14 seats witnessed vote jihad. Hindu religion never disrespected other faiths; tolerance is in our blood. I call for the need to awaken Hindutva if someone is voting for electing anti-Hindu leaders to top posts," he had said at a public event in Kolhapur.
16 October,2024 06:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday said that if the Maha Vikas Aghagi (MVA) returns to power in Maharashtra, it will not scrap the incumbent Mahayuti government's 'Ladki Bahin' scheme and the waiver of toll at Mumbai's entry points, reported the PTI. Addressing a press conference, Aaditya Thackeray took dig at Maharashtra Chief Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for presenting their government's report card earlier in the day. He said, "People of the state have now prepared their 'deport card'." Aaditya Thackeray alleged, "Businesses and jobs have been deported from the state under the Mahayuti government," according to the PTI. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government will scrap incentives above and beyond the tender of the multi-billion dollar Dharavi Redevelopment project, he said. The Adani Group, which is executing the Dharavi Redevelopment project, is being given 1,080 acres of Mumbai land, Aaditya Thackeray claimed, as per the PTI. The former Maharashtra minister alleged that in the guise of announcing several sops in the last few cabinets ahead of the polls, the government took decisions to benefit the Adani Group. "Why did the government not take the decision of the Ladki Bahin scheme and toll waiver earlier? We will not scrap the scheme of Ladki Bahin and toll waiver. Instead we will enhance the amount (of financial aid given under the Ladki Bahin scheme)," Aaditya Thackeray said, as per the PTI. Eligible women get Rs 1,500 per month of financial assistance under the Shinde government's flagship 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana'. The government waived toll for light motor vehicles entering Mumbai at all five booths starting October 14 midnight. On CM Shinde's charge that all projects were stalled by the previous MVA government, Aaditya Thackeray said he was Urban Development Minister in the same dispensation for two-and-a-half years and still he is shamelessly talking about. The MVA alliance of undivided Shiv Sena, Congress and undivided Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) came to power in Maharashtra in November 2019. But the Uddhav Thackeray-helmed government collapsed in June 2022 after Eknath Shinde and other Shiv Sena MLAs rebelled against the party leadership and joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form a government, the news agency reported on Wednesday. (with PTI inputs)
16 October,2024 06:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra has seen a remarkable increase of nearly 70 lakh registered voters since the 2019 assembly elections, a top poll officer said on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI. This surge comes ahead of the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for November 20 and counting on November 23. "There were 8,94,46,211 voters in Maharashtra ahead of the 2019 assembly elections. After the special enrollment drives conducted by the election commission, the number has increased to 9,63,69,410, a rise of 69,23,199," said Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S Chockalingam. The Electoral Officer stated that a polling booth generally has 1,500 voters, but additional booths would be set up, speaking to reporters in Mumbai, only a day after the election schedule was announced. The number of polling booths has risen from 96,654 in 2019 Assembly elections to 1,00,186 for the upcoming elections, Chockalingam informed. There are 6,36,278 registered voters with physical disabilities, while 1,16,355 voters are from the armed forces. Notably, there are 20,93,206 first-time voters aged between 18 and 19. Among the 12,43,192 voters over the age of 85, there are 47,716 centenarians, said Chockalingam. To facilitate the voting process, nearly six lakh state government employees will assist with election operations, the officer informed. Each polling booth will have four tables to accommodate voters efficiently. "We have issued instructions that three to four voters can be present inside. During the Lok Sabha elections, some officials allowed only one person inside at a time which resulted in delays in voting," he added. Chockalingam also addressed concerns regarding the use of controversial terms like "vote jihad," which have been criticised for their communal implications. He stated, "The model code of conduct has come into force yesterday. If some leaders tend to use it (such terms), we will not spare anyone. If we receive any complaint, we will check it within the legal framework and submit our report accordingly." This discussion follows comments made by BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding "vote jihad" as a factor in the BJP's performance during the Lok Sabha polls. "Out of 48 Lok Sabha constituencies (in Maharashtra), 14 seats witnessed vote jihad. Hindu religion never disrespected other faiths; tolerance is in our blood. I call for the need to awaken Hindutva if someone is voting for electing anti-Hindu leaders to top posts," he had said at a public event in Kolhapur. (With inputs from PTI)
16 October,2024 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Government Railway Police (GRP) in Maharashtra's Thane district have registered a case against one individual and unspecified others for abetting the suicide of a man, an officer said on Wednesday. The victim was a resident of Palghar district in Maharashtra. On September 24, he was run over by a goods train going towards Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Thane district, following which the police launched a probe, the officer said.GRP senior inspector Kiran Undre of Dombivili railway police station said that days before his death, the victim was thrashed in his locality by some people who accused him of stalking a girl. Since then, he had been depressed, the officer stated.The police have booked a man named Shiva of Chinchoti in Palghar district and some other unidentified persons for pushing the victim to taking the extreme step, the officer added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
16 October,2024 04:33 PM IST | Thane | PTIMaharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde should be willing to make "sacrifices", in terms of seat-sharing for the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024, like the BJP has done to keep the alliance intact, reported news agency PTI. The comments come a day after the Election Commission announced the schedule for polls to 288 seats in the state assembly. Voting for the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 is scheduled on November 20 and the counting will take place on November 23. "Chief Minister Eknath Shinde must remain open-minded and be willing to make sacrifices. We, too, have made sacrifices to uphold the alliance. It is evident that the BJP aims to contest the seats we previously held," Bawankule told a news channel in Nagpur, reported PTI. As the dominant party in the alliance, it is only natural for the BJP to seek more seats, he said. Asked if Union Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly stated that the BJP "sacrificed" the CM's post while forging an alliance with Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Bawankule said, "I do not know what Union minister Amit Shah said to Shinde. It is true that the chief minister holds the highest position and represents the government," reported PTI. He said they have urged Shinde that as the larger party, BJP should have a bigger share for contesting seats. It is impossible to measure who made greater "sacrifices", the BJP leader said. "As the chief minister, he could have expected more seats to contest in the assembly polls. However, it is not feasible to enter the elections with tension within the alliance. Our stance is that we should be able to contest the seats we have previously won," Bawankule said, reported PTI. There is no point in demanding more seats to contest for the sake of numbers, he said. Asked about the agenda of BJP leaders' meeting in New Delhi scheduled on Wednesday, Bawankule said, "We will discuss the candidates and the seats we want to contest. There are some seats that we lost by a thin margin in the 2019 assembly elections," reported PTI. There will not be any discussion on the seats won by the Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-headed NCP in today's meeting, he said. The BJP has conducted a detailed survey for Maharashtra and based on it, the discussion will take place in Delhi, he added. On the possibility of swapping some seats with the alliance partners, Bawankule said, "We may consider swapping a few seats with Shiv Sena. Additionally, there are strong candidates from both BJP and NCP, as the NCP contested against us in the 2019 assembly polls. We need more time to take a final decision in this matter," reported PTI. Bawankule, who is a member of the state legislative council, also said he would not seek a ticket from the party. "I won the Kamthi assembly seat in 2014 but the party asked me not to contest the 2019 polls. I have been working as the BJP state president since some time. The party will take a final decision on whether I should contest the election or not. The BJP will win the Kamthi seat irrespective of the candidate," he said, reported PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
16 October,2024 01:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday accused the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) of working with an "anti-development vision", reported news agency PTI. Shinde was addressing a joint press conference along with Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale. The Mahayuti allies presented a "report card" of the government's work in the last two years. Pawar said their opponents were baffled by the tremendous response to their government's schemes, like 'Ladki Bahin' for providing financial assistance to women, reported PTI. Shinde, Fadnavis and Pawar also accused the opposition of creating a "fake narrative". The ruling Mahayuti alliance leaders were working as a team for the common man, Shinde said, adding that the opposition MVA was working with an "anti-development vision", reported PTI. The MVA comprises the Congress, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP). Fadnavis said the Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra brought in transformational schemes, reported PTI. The Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024 are scheduled on November 20 and votes will be counted on November 23. Nov 20 will decide Maharashtra's future; Mahayuti will get bigger mandate: CM Shinde Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday expressed confidence that the ruling Mahayuti alliance will retain power in the state by getting a "bigger mandate" in the next month's Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024, reported PTI. He also said his government made everyone - from women to senior citizens and from farmers to a common man - stakeholders of power through welfare schemes and this will be reflected in the election results. Talking to reporters, Shinde said November 20 - the day when Maharashtra goes to polls - will decide the future of the state, reported PTI. The Mahayuti government will come to power with a bigger mandate, the CM asserted. "We are working as a team and (I am) working as a common man," the chief minister said, reported PTI. "From 'Ladki Bahin' (beloved sisters) to senior citizens, from farmers to common man, we made everyone a stakeholder of power through schemes. We have shown this to Maharashtra. It ranks number one in development, industry, basic infrastructure and welfare schemes. This will reflect in the outcome of the elections," Shinde said, reported PTI. He also attacked the opposition for doubting the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and accused them of having double standards. "We are facing elections by putting a united front on the basis of development," Shinde said. (With inputs from PTI)
16 October,2024 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
