BJP leader and Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed strong confidence in the ruling Mahayuti alliance's chances of securing a massive victory in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections and claimed that opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) had resorted to divisive politics, reported the ANI. Goyal, while campaigning for BJP candidate Archana Patil Chakurkar on Wednesday, said, "After being troubled by the divisive politics of Sharad Pawar and the Congress, it is now decided that Mahayuti will win. The reports are coming which indicate that Mahayuti will register a massive victory and a stable and strong government will be formed in Maharashtra," during his speech in Latur. Addressing the political scenario in Maharashtra, Goyal said that the difference between the MVA and Mahayuti in the recent Lok Sabha elections was of two lakh votes, stating that MVA's lead was narrow and based on a "fake narrative." "You can misguide people only once through your fake narratives. Sharad Pawar was in the centre for 10 years but he did not do anything for either the farmers or the Maratha. When the double-engine government of PM Narendra Modi and Mahayuti worked together, it benefited the farmers. Deshmukh family is running a politics of lies and dynastic in Latur," Goyal added. Archana Patil Chakurkar, is contesting against Congress MLA Amit Deshmukh, son of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, in Latur. Chakurkar is the daughter-in-law of former Lok Sabha Speaker and Congress leader Shivraj Patil, adding to the political weight of the contest. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the MVA won 30 of the 48 seats in Maharashtra, while the Mahayuti secured only 17. However, Goyal remains optimistic about reversing this trend in the upcoming Assembly polls. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah earlier on Wednesday also expressed confidence in Mahayuti’s victory during a rally in Jalgaon, suggesting that the opposition will face a significant defeat. Shah remarked, "On 23, Aghadi's supra saaf hone wala hai, Mahayuti government will be formed. After the Lok Sabha's election Rahul (Gandhi) was really happy, and during Rajasthan elections they said that they will win, they will win, but when the results came out, then they were deflated. In Haryana, BJP government was formed. In Jharkhand there are elections going on, there too the BJP government will be formed." With the Maharashtra Assembly elections scheduled for November 20 and the counting of votes set for November 23, the political landscape is heating up as both Mahayuti and MVA intensify their campaigns for the state's 288 assembly seats. (With inputs from ANI)
14 November,2024 12:15 PM IST | Latur, Maharashtra | mid-day online correspondentA school student was allegedly sexually assaulted in a school bus in Shahdara's Anand Vihar area and police have booked the vehicle's driver, conductor and a school attendant, an official said on Wednesday. The private school filed a complaint and the statement of the parents regarding the incident that happened when the girl was heading to her home in Indira Puram in Ghaziabad, the official said. "The parents however, did not come forward to give details of the incident and written complaint for further legal action," Delhi Police said in a statement. However in view of the gravity of the offence, a case under Section 10 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is registered against the bus driver, conductor and attendant of school," it said. Further probe was underway. 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
14 November,2024 12:14 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI"One day, one exam" read the placards as students protested for the third consecutive day on Wednesday against the decision to conduct the RO-ARO and PCS preliminary examinations over two days. The aspirants took out candle march in the evening over their demands. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has scheduled the Provincial Civil Service Preliminary Examination for December 7 and 8. The Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer Preliminary Examinations are set for December 22 and 23. Demanding a rollback to the earlier practice of holding the tests on a single day, the students said they would not buckle down until their demand is met. Although the number of protesters was smaller compared to the previous two days, the students were firm on their stance. We will continue the agitation for one day, one exam, said Pratyush Singh, one of the protesting students outside the UPPSC office. One placard read, "We will not divide, we will not retreat, we will remain united until we get justice", another said, "One day, One examination". Gyanendra Kumar, a student, said, "Until our demands are met, we will continue the protest, whether it lasts for a week or many weeks. We are taking out a candle march against the adamant attitude of the commission." UPPSC Secretary Ashok Kumar told PTI on Tuesday that it was the commission's policy to designate only government educational institutions as examination centres, with each centre located within a 10-km radius of the district headquarters. Previously, when a paper was leaked, these same students demanded that private institutions should not be used as examination centres, Kumar said. Now, when the government has implemented guidelines based on their earlier demand, they are protesting against it. He added that out of 5,76,000 candidates registered for the PCS examination, examination centres are only available for 4,35,000 candidates across all 75 districts. "Given this situation, it is necessary to conduct the examination over two days," Kumar said. 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
14 November,2024 12:09 PM IST | Prayagraj | PTIWelcome to Mid-Day's Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Sensex, Nifty trade firm in early trade Benchmark equity indices bounced back in early trade on Thursday after facing heavy correction in the last two trading days, amid massive buying by domestic institutional investors and a rally in frontline stocks HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries. The BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 254.5 points to 77,945.45 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 86.25 points to 23,645.30. The BSE benchmark had tanked 1,805.2 points or 2.27 per cent in the past two days. Mid-Day Special | Mumbai: Poor connectivity, worse air and gridlocks plague Bandra Kurla Complex Originally planned as a commercial hub, BKC is today among Mumbai’s costliest real estate spaces. In March this year, industrialist Uday Kotak expressed awe over the area, noting that office buildings in Mumbai’s BKC command higher prices than those in Manhattan. He made this statement in response to a social media user who posted that a New York commercial office building had sold at Rs 16,000 per sq foot—less than half of BKC’s going rate. Read more. Mumbai: The digital wall blocking cyber cops Mumbai has witnessed cyber frauds exceeding Rs 1,000 crore over the past 10 months, despite having five specialised cyber police stations. Detection and recovery rates remain low, between 15 and 25 per cent, with offenders often securing bail within 25-35 days and subsequently committing similar crimes in other states. Read more. Dont fret, just reset, says Brett Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has advised India skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli to hit the “reset button”, work on their technique and hit the ground running in the five-Test series against Australia, beginning in Perth in less than 10 days. Read more. Junaid Khan to have two releases on V-Day 2025 weekend? We haven’t seen much of Junaid Khan since his Bollywood debut in June with Maharaj, but it looks like we might get a double dose of him in February 2025. Trade insiders suggest that his yet-untitled next, produced by superstar-father Aamir Khan and co-starring Sai Pallavi, is eyeing a Valentine’s week release. As luck would have it, his romantic drama with Khushi Kapoor, co-produced by Boney Kapoor, is already lined up for a February 7 outing. Read more.
14 November,2024 11:11 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA voter turnout of 64.86 per cent was recorded in the 43 Assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where polling was held in the first phase on Wednesday, officials said. Lohardaga district topped the list with 73.21 per cent polling while Hazaribag district recorded the lowest at 59.13, officials said and added that polling continued till 5 pm. The poll percentage in other districts were Seraikela--Kharsawan (72.19), Gumla (69.01), Simdega (68.66), Khunti (68.36), Garhwa (67.35), Latehar (67.16), West Singhbhum (66.87) , Ramgarh (66.32), East Singhbhum (64.87), Chatra (63.26), Palamu (62.62), Koderma (62), Ranchi (60.49) and Hazaribag (59.13). Former CM Champai Soren and ex-MP Geeta Kora were among the 683 candidates in fray in the first phase. While the JMM-led coalition is seeking to retain power riding on its welfare schemes, including Maiyan Samman Yojna, the BJP has been campaigning with its aggressive Hindutva agenda, infiltration and alleged corruption by the current dispensation. Bengal: TMC worker killed Sporadic incidents of violence, including a crude bomb attack in Bhatpara near Naihati Assembly constituency that killed a local TMC worker, marred the WB bypolls, while the voter turnout across six constituencies stood at 69.29% till 5pm. The killing of local TMC worker Ashok Shaw sparked political accusations of voter intimidation, prompting the Chief Electoral Officer’s to seek a report. Landslide survivors cast their votes Tears, hugs, and emotional scenes were witnessed at the polling stations set up for Wayanad landslide survivors, who gathered to cast their votes in the Lok Sabha bypoll for the hill constituency on Wednesday. The turnout in the Wayanad LS constituency was 50.63 per cent at 3.10 pm and in Chelakkara it was 50.86 per cent at 2.50 pm. 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
14 November,2024 08:21 AM IST | Ranchi | AgenciesPolling in the first phase of elections to 43 assembly seats in Jharkhand remained peaceful, with over 66.18 per cent of 1.37 crore voters exercising their franchise on Wednesday, officials said. Despite almost half of the 15,334 booths, where polling took place, being in the critical category, no Naxal violence was reported barring one of two incidents in which Maoists tried to prevent voters from reaching booths in West Singhbhum district but the attempts were thwarted by the police and administration, they said. "Approximately 66.18 per cent voter turnout was recorded as per data calculated till 9.50 pm, with Lohardaga district topping the list with 73.21 per cent polling and Hazaribag district recording the lowest at 62.78 per cent," a poll official said. The overall polling percentage in the state surpassed 63.9 per cent recorded in the 2019 assembly polls, according to the Election Commission. With this, the fate of 683 candidates, including former Congress MP Geeta Kora and Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji among 73 women nominees, in fray in the first phase has been sealed,. Barring Lohardaga and Hazaribag, the poll percentage in other districts were Seraikela-Kharsawan (76.02), Gumla (69.01), Simdega (68.74), Khunti (68.36), Garhwa (68.42), Latehar (67.16), West Singhbhum (66.87), Ramgarh (66.32), East Singhbhum (67.10), Chatra (64), Palamu (62.97), Koderma (62.15) and Ranchi (62.56).West Singhbhum, one of the most Maoist-affected districts in the state saw increase in voting. West Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner Kuldeep Chaudhary told PTI, "Polling was peaceful and overall turnout increased in all five constituencies -- Chaibasa, Majhgaon, Jagannathpur, Manoharpur and Chakradharpur -- to 69.96 per cent, 70.80 per cent, 69.84 per cent, 64.03 per cent and 68.61 per cent, respectively, from 66.49 per cent, 68.03 per cent, 65.02 per cent, 61.19 per cent and 65.80 per cent, respectively, in 2019." Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar said, "The election process was peaceful and remained free of incidents. Voting in urban areas was not as per expectations while in rural areas the turnout has increased." IG (Operations) Amol V Homkar said polling was peaceful despite 7,851 booths being in the critical category, and 2,249 in the extreme critical category, out of a total of 15,334 booths. A total of 600 companies of central armed forces, 60 companies of Jharkhand Armed Police, 15,291 personnel of state armed forces and 14,000 homeguards were deputed in view of sensitivity and Naxal menace, he said, adding that monitoring was being done through flying squads besides special communication system was established for 286 booths where communication was a challenge. A total of 683 candidates -- 609 men, 73 women and one of the third -- are trying their luck in the 43 seats. These seats are divided into 17 general, 20 reserved for Scheduled Tribes, and six for Scheduled Castes. Former chief minister and BJP candidate Champai Soren is pitted against JMM rival Ganesh Mahali in Seraikela seat, while the ex-CM's son Babulal Soren is contesting from Ghatsila against JMM candidate and Jharkhand cabinet minister Ram Das Soren. Former CM Madhu Koda's wife and ex-MP Geeta Kora is trying her luck from Jagannathpur on a BJP ticket against sitting Congress MLA Sona Ram Sinku. In Potka, former Union minister and ex-CM Arjun Munda's wife Meera Munda is contesting against sitting JMM MLA Sanjib Sardar. Congress leader Rameshwar Oraon is up against AJSU's Shanti Bhagat in Lohardaga and JD(U)'s Saryu Roy is facing Congress's Banna Gupta in Jamshedpur West. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed two rallies in the state during the day, attacked the Congress, a constituent of Jharkhand's ruling coalition, accusing its "shehzada" of conspiring to scrap reservations for people belonging to SC, ST and OBC communities in an attempt to "weaken" them.He also alleged that the ruling JMM-led alliance "helped infiltrators become permanent citizens" of the state. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, on the other side, accused the BJP of maligning his and the state's image through "shadow campaigns", an allegation that the saffron camp dismissed, claiming the JMM leader had already "conceded defeat" in the assembly polls. Soren alleged that the saffron camp has been "spending crores of money on various social media platforms" and "created 95,000 WhatsApp groups" to campaign against the JMM-led coalition in the state. At various booths prominent persons cast their votes including Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar and former team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Besides, during the day, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, former chief minister Champai Soren and JD(U) candidate from Jamshedpur West seat and Saryu Roy, were among those who cast their votes in the first phase of assembly elections. While the JMM-led coalition is seeking to retain power riding on its welfare schemes, including Maiyan Samman Yojna, the BJP has been campaigning with its aggressive Hindutva agenda, infiltration and alleged corruption by the current dispensation. The second phase of voting will take place on November 20, and counting is scheduled for November 23. In the 2019 elections, the JMM secured 30 seats, the BJP won 25, and the JMM-led alliance with Congress and RJD won a majority with 47 seats. The current assembly consists of 74 members, with the JMM-led coalition holding 26 seats, Congress 17, and RJD one. 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
13 November,2024 11:21 PM IST | Ranchi | PTIEquating 'bulldozer justice' with a lawless state of affairs where might is right, the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines and said no property should be demolished without a prior show cause notice and the affected must be given 15 days to respond. The executive cannot assume judicial powers to punish citizens by demolishing their properties without following due process, the apex court said while terming such excesses "high-handed and arbitrary" and ruling that they need to be dealt with the "heavy hand of the law". A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan described as "chilling" the sight of a bulldozer demolishing a building, rendering women, children and aged persons homeless overnight. "If the executive acts as a judge and inflicts penalty of demolition on a citizen on the ground that he is an accused, it violates the principle of 'separation of powers'," the bench said in its 95-page judgment. "The chilling sight of a bulldozer demolishing a building, when authorities have failed to follow the basic principles of natural justice and have acted without adhering to the principle of due process, reminds one of a lawless state of affairs, where 'might was right'," it said. The bench said such high-handed and arbitrary actions have no place in the Constitution, which rests on the foundation of the rule of law. Passing a slew of directions, the bench made clear that they will not be applicable if there is an unauthorised structure in a public place such as road, street, footpath, abutting railway line or any river or water bodies and also in cases where there is an order for demolition made by a court of law. "No demolition should be carried out without a prior show cause notice returnable either in accordance with the time provided by the local municipal laws or within 15 days time from the date of service of such notice, whichever is later," the bench directed. The top court also observed that constitutional ethos and values would not permit any such abuse of power and such misadventures cannot be tolerated by the court of law. "The executive cannot become a judge and decide that a person accused is guilty and, therefore, punish him by demolishing his residential/commercial property/properties. Such an act of the executive would be transgressing its limits," the bench said. In order to allay the fears in the minds of citizens with regard to arbitrary exercise of power by the officials of the State, the top court finds it necessary to issue certain directions in exercise of power under Article 142 of the Constitution, it said. Article 142 empowers the apex court to pass any decree or order necessary for doing complete justice in any case or matter pending before it. Even after orders of demolition are passed, the bench said, the affected party needs to be given some time so as to challenge the order before an appropriate forum. And even in cases of persons who do not wish to contest the demolition order, sufficient time needs to be given to them to vacate and arrange their affairs, the apex court said. "Heavens would not fall on the authorities if they hold their hands for some period," the bench said. It directed that notice shall be served upon the owner/occupier by a registered post. Additionally, the notice shall also be affixed conspicuously on the outer portion of the structure in question. "The time of 15 days, stated herein above, shall start from the date of receipt of the said notice," it said. To prevent any allegation of backdating, the bench directed that as soon as the show cause notice is duly served, intimation shall be sent to the office of the concerned collector or district magistrate digitally by e-mail. "The collector/DM shall designate a nodal officer and also assign an e-mail address and communicate the same to all the municipal and other authorities in charge of building regulations and demolition within one month from today," it said. The notice shall contain details regarding the nature of unauthorised construction, specific violation and the grounds of demolition, it directed. The designated authority, the court added, shall give the person concerned an opportunity of personal hearing and pass a final order. It said the final order should contain the contentions of the 'noticee', and if the designated authority disagrees with the same, the reasons for it. The bench said the final order shall also contain why the extreme step of demolition is the only option available and other options like compounding and demolishing only part of the property are not available. It also said the proceedings of demolition shall be videographed. "Needless to state that the authorities hereinafter shall strictly comply with the aforesaid directions issued by us. It will also be informed that violation of any of the directions would lead to initiation of contempt proceedings in addition to the prosecution," the bench said. Justice Gavai, who penned the verdict, started his judgement with a few lines of famous Hindi poet Pradeep to highlight the importance of having a home. The top court delivered its verdict on pleas seeking framing of guidelines on demolition of properties. 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
13 November,2024 09:24 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday condemned the attack on an oncologist by a patient's family member at a Chennai hospital and called for exemplary punishment for the accused and proactive safety measures. The oncologist, Dr Balaji Jagannathan, was stabbed multiple times by the son of the patient at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital on Wednesday morning allegedly over grievances regarding the treatment of his mother, according to hospital officials. The accused has been arrested and the doctor's condition is stated to be stable, the officials said. In a statement, the IMA said Jagannathan was stabbed seven times by the son of a patient who suffered from stage IV ovarian cancer. The doctor has been stabilised with great effort. He lost a considerable amount of blood since he was on anticoagulants, it said. "The medical profession of the country is stunned... (in) disbelief. No amount of superficial damage control exercises by governments is going to make doctors work without fear in this country. Strong deterrent legislations, exemplary punishments and proactive safety measures are required now and here," the IMA said. All governments have been put on notice with this heinous crime. The medical community of the country is deeply disturbed and is skeptical of the remedial measures, it said. "Only a comprehensive overhaul of the security atmosphere in hospitals could restore the confidence of doctors. The nation owes this to its doctors," the IMA said. After the attack, angry doctors and nurses protested in front of the entrance of Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital and government doctors announced a strike. 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
13 November,2024 09:17 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIIndian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched two new Bharat Gaurav train packages aimed at offering affordable and immersive religious and cultural tourism experiences across India, an official statement said on Wednesday. The packages are part of the Ministry of Railways’ Bharat Gaurav Policy, designed to promote affordable and experiential travel for all segments of the population, from budget to premium. Guru Kirpa Yatra and Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra The two newly introduced Bharat Gaurav trains are the Guru Kirpa Yatra and the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra, both of which offer an all-inclusive, hassle-free travel experience, including food, accommodation, travel insurance, and tour escorts, the statement said. It said that these trains will cater to the growing demand for organized religious and cultural tours, providing a unique opportunity for devotees and tourists to explore India’s rich spiritual heritage. Gaurav Jha, Group General Manager – West Zone, shared details and said, “The Bharat Gaurav trains are a significant step toward making travel accessible and enriching for people across the country. These tours are not just about sightseeing; they are an opportunity for spiritual rejuvenation and cultural exploration at an affordable price." Guru Kirpa Yatra: A Sacred Pilgrimage Across Five Takhts The Guru Kirpa Yatra is a 9-night, 10-day tour starting from Mumbai on November 30, 2024. This tour will take pilgrims to five of the most revered Takhts (seats of authority) in Sikhism, offering a unique opportunity to visit Sri Akal Takht Sahib (Amritsar), Takht Sri Damdama Sahib (Bhatinda), Takht Sri Anandpur Sahib, Takht Sri Hazur Sahib (Nanded), and Takht Sri Patna Sahib (Patna). The tour is priced starting at just Rs. 19,650 for the Sleeper class (Rs. 1,965 per day), Rs. 28,505 for the 3AC Comfort class (Rs. 2,850.50 per day), and Rs. 38,770 for the 2AC Comfort class (Rs. 3,877 per day). The tour is designed to be affordable and accessible for a wide range of devotees, ensuring that the sacred pilgrimage to these five iconic sites is within reach for the masses. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar The Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra will be another transformative journey, taking passengers through important places associated with the life of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, as well as Buddhist heritage sites. This 8-night, 9-day tour package offers followers of Dr. Ambedkar an opportunity to visit key locations such as Nagpur, Deekshabhoomi, and more, priced starting at Rs. 17,425 for the Sleeper class (Rs. 1,936 per day), Rs. 25,185 for the 3AC Comfort class (Rs. 2,798 per day), and Rs. 34,185 for the 2AC Comfort class (Rs. 3,798 per day). Jha highlighted that the honors the legacy of Dr. Ambedkar and also offers an opportunity to explore the Buddhist circuit, making it a unique offering for both religious and historical enthusiasts. Key Features of Bharat Gaurav Trains The Bharat Gaurav trains are designed with the comfort and convenience of passengers in mind. The trains feature a variety of amenities including one 2AC, three 3AC, seven sleeper coaches, two power cars, and one ultra-modern pantry car with flameless cooking technology. The trains also have a centralized CCTV system and a public announcement system to ensure smooth management and monitoring during the journey. Additionally, fire-fighting equipment is deployed on board, and the crew is well-trained in its use. The packages are all-inclusive, covering onboard meals, unlimited drinking water, housekeeping for hygiene and sanitation, security, and tour escorts for each coach to guide passengers throughout the journey. Passengers also enjoy travel insurance, accommodation, road transportation, and wash-and-change facilities as part of the package.
13 November,2024 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarAhead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections 2024, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray appealed to Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) rebels to keep their personal ambitions aside and instead, dream big in the interest of Maharashtra, reported the PTI. Addressing a rally in coastal Sawantwadi in the Konkan region for Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Rajan Teli, Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said that there can be a tug-of-war during seat-sharing talks but alliance partners eventually stay united. "The Congress wanted some seats and even we were (inclined) for some more. But when we have decided to align with the larger interests of the state, we need to follow the coalition dharma," as per the PTI. "All our MVA partners are doing it. I want to appeal to (MVA) rebels still in fray not to help the 'Maharashtra-drohi' (anti-Maharashtra) elements," he said, urging them to dream big in the interests of the state. Shiv Sena (UBT) is a partner in the opposition grouping Maha Vikas Aghadi, which also comprises the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP). In the Sawantwadi constituency, rival Shiv Sena headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has fielded minister Deepak Kasarkar against Teli. The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti with BJP and Ajit Pawar-led NCP as its allies. According to the PTI, Uddhav Thackeray also targeted Eknath Shinde, accusing him of blaming sea winds for the collapse of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad fort in the Malwan taluka of Sindhudurg district in August. "The Sindhudurg fort constructed by the warrior king has remained strong and sturdy braving sea winds for several centuries. People who blame sea winds for the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj's statue should be ashamed," Uddhav Thackeray said. The Shiv Sena (UBT) said when he became the CM in 2019, the first decision he took was to provide funds for the restoration of the Raigad fort and farm loan waiver, adding that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 'is not an EVM'. "Had my government not been toppled, I would have again waived farm loans. But the Mahayuti remembered women and farmers only after the Lok Sabha election," he said. Of the 48 seats in the state, the Mahayuti won only 17 in the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year. The Bal Thackeray-founded Shiv Sena vertically split in June 2022, resulting in the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray government, after CM Shinde rebelled against the party leadership and aligned with the BJP to become the CM. Uddhav Thackeray lamented that the people of Konkan did not give the desired support to his party. "I appeal to you to put faith in the MVA so that Konkan can be led on the path of prosperity. Just like Mumbai is being given to the Adani group on a platter, the farmland and mines in Konkan can also be given to the group. We have to protect Konkan," he claimed, the news agency reported. (with PTI inputs)
13 November,2024 06:04 PM IST | Sawantwadi | mid-day online correspondentA medical oncologist at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital was stabbed multiple times on Wednesday by the son of a patient allegedly over grievances regarding the treatment of his mother at the same facility, a hospital official said. The man assaulted the doctor inside the outpatient room during a conversation regarding his mother's treatment. He was immediately apprehended by the hospital staff and handed over to the police, and he was arrested. The doctor is being treated, and he is stable, the official said. The attack led to an outrage and doctors and nurses gathered in front of the hospital entrance to mark their strong protest. "We do not have safety while doing our duty," one of the protesting KCSSH doctors said. Government doctors announced a strike and Health Minister Ma Subramanian is set to hold talks with them. Expressing shock, Chief Minister M K Stalin said the assailant had been arrested and that he had ordered a detailed probe. All steps will be taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future, the CM said. AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami said there was no security for a 'government doctor in a government hospital,' and it showed the status of the law and order situation. Palaniswami, the leader of the opposition, sought tough action against the culprit. BJP state unit chief K Annamalai blamed CM Stalin and the DMK regime over the incident. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, alongwith Subramanian, inspected the hospital and assured stringent legal action. They met the oncologist, being treated at the ICU. Later, AIADMK leaders D Jayakumar and C Vijayabaskar also met the doctor under treatment. The hospital official said the assailant had been identified as Vignesh, a resident of a suburban neighbourhood and his mother Kanchana was the patient. The victim, Balaji Jagannathan, is a renowned oncologist and is serving as an associate professor in the medical oncology department in the hospital. Police Commissioner A Arun inspected the hospital and reviewed the security arrangements. He said a police outpost would be set up on the premises. Udhayanidhi said the assailant had been visiting the hospital for six months for treatment of his mother and there was no suspicion about him. The Deputy CM said, "For half an hour he (Vignesh) had discussed with the doctor. Based on what he was told in a private hospital, he had taken this decision out of anger. Stern legal action will be taken against him and steps will be taken to prevent recurrence." The official, an emergency medicine anesthesiologist, told reporters: "He closed the OP room (from inside) and stabbed the doctor in his neck, behind his ear, chest, forehead, on his back, head and stomach. There was huge blood loss. He is a heart patient and has undergone surgery for his heart ailment." Claiming that he wanted to talk about his mother, Vignesh entered the OP room and since the door was closed it could not be opened immediately and later with the help of security personnel, staff and others, the doctor was brought out. The oncologist, who had also undergone pacemaker implantation, was resuscitated and immediately operated upon by a multidisciplinary team of surgeons. The victim bled excessively and his medication for his heart ailment is the likely reason for more blood loss. Two units of blood were transfused and all wounds were sutured. "We have to wait and see for another six to eight hours for his recovery; the oncologist is under anaesthesia," the official added. The official said the assailant claimed that his mother was provided chemotherapy six times in the hospital. After shifting to a private hospital, they were told that her lungs were affected. The official said exactly what transpired between the victim and the assailant is not clear. 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
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