Geeta Jain, former mayor and MLA of Mira Bhayandar, is once again contesting as an independent candidate after being denied a ticket by the BJP. Having previously won with a margin of over 15,000 votes, she asserts that vote division won’t affect her. She highlights her achievements as an MLA, including the cluster redevelopment scheme and 24-hour water supply for the city. Proudly calling herself the "Hindu Sherni," she is prepared for a three-way contest.
15 November,2024 06:32 PM IST
During the launch of the joint manifesto of the MVA for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, "...We have five pillars for the progress and development of Maharashtra based on farming and rural development, Industry and employment, Urban development, environment, and public welfare..”. Our 5 guarantees will be helpful in the welfare of all in Maharashtra. Every family will receive an annual aid of about Rs 3 lakh. Our Mahalakshmi scheme will give financial aid to all women, who will be given Rs 3000 each, every month... We will launch a free bus service for the women of Maharashtra... We will give an amount of Rs 50000 each to farmers who repay their loans on time. "The youth seeking jobs will be given a Rs 4000 monthly stipend... Our health insurance scheme of Rs 25 lakh was started by Ashok Gehlot in Rajasthan and it will be implemented in Maharashtra as well. We promise to provide free medicines as well... We have decided to do a caste census and we will remove the 50% ceiling on reservation, in line with Tamil Nadu..."
10 November,2024 02:08 PM IST
Union home minister Amit Shah, deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and other senior BJP leaders released the party's manifesto on Sunday in Mumbai. BJP has announced a 25-point manifesto Sankalp Patra 2024 for the Maharashtra elections. In addition to 10 guarantees the Mahayuti had announced last week, the BJP has promised 15 more things that included a strict law against forced and fraudulent (religion) conversions. Some of the key highlights from the Manifesto for the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 include ₹25,200 per year assistance for women under Ladki Bahin Yojana, Increase in Old Age Pension from 1,500 to ₹2,100, 10 Lakh Students to get ₹10,000 Monthly Stipend, and 25 Lakh New Job Opportunities, 30% Reduction in Electricity Bills. Shah slammed the Mahavikas Aghadi, questioned their efficacy and hailed PM Modi at the event.
10 November,2024 01:31 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress party, calling it "parasitic" and accusing it of relying on alliances with other parties to contest elections. He stated that Congress has lost its national relevance and now survives only through the support of other parties in states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Modi also criticized Congress for its historical treatment of marginalized communities, claiming that the party deliberately kept Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) divided to prevent their unity. He argued that Congress only granted OBC reservations when it was out of power, pointing to the lack of unity among OBCs during Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi's tenures. Modi claimed that when OBCs united in the 1990s, they became politically powerful, and Congress lost the ability to form majority governments, marking a shift in the country's political dynamics.
09 November,2024 11:16 AM IST
Shocking visuals emerged from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly as it continued to face disruption on November 08 over Article 370 abrogation. BJP MLAs raised slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in Jammu & Kashmir Assembly as ruckus erupted in the House after PDP MLA from Kupwara showed a banner on the restoration of Article 370. By orders of the J&K Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, BJP MLAs entering the well of the House marshalled out during 5th day of J&K Assembly session on November 08.
08 November,2024 04:50 PM IST
EXCLUSIVE
Maharashtra Elections 2024 is just days away and the political battle in Maharashtra is getting intense with each passing day. Political parties are having a tough time managing the rebels that are cropping up due to seat nomination differences. And one of them is 2 times BJP MP from Mumbai North - Gopal Shetty. This time he stood against the BJP nominee as an independent candidate but soon after he withdrew his nomination. What led him to withdraw his candidature and what role Devendra Fadnavis had to play in this? Take a look.
08 November,2024 10:57 AM IST
Aslam Shaikh, MLA from Malad West, halted the ongoing land survey for the Dharavi redevelopment project in Aksa village, Malad West, by involving the local residents and leading the protest. In a bold move, Sheikh also challenged BJP leader Ashish Shelar to allow Dharavi residents to settle in Bandra, questioning the sincerity of the opposition's stance on the issue.
06 November,2024 05:25 PM IST
The Election Commission of India on Monday ordered the transfer of Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla following complaints by political parties, including Congress, ahead of the Maharashtra Election 2024. Ashish Shelar and Vijay Wadettiwar react to Rashmi Shukla's transfer The directive came in response to demands from opposition parties for the transfer of DGP Rashmi Shukla, who they accused of showing favouritism towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and raised concerns that her role could compromise the integrity of the election process. Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar and Maharashtra LoP & Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar reacted to the news. Take a look.
04 November,2024 02:41 PM IST
On November 3, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. While speaking at a public meeting, he criticized Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accusing him of failing to protect the rights and dignity of women and tribal communities in the state. Shah emphasized that under Soren's leadership, the culture and safety of Jharkhand are at risk. He argued that the current government has not done enough to support these vulnerable groups and that change is necessary for a better future. Shah's remarks aim to highlight the need for strong leadership that prioritizes the safety and dignity of all citizens, especially women and tribal people. The launch of the ‘Sankalp Patra’ is part of the BJP's campaign to gain support in Jharkhand and address the issues facing the state's residents.
03 November,2024 12:23 PM IST
In a significant development on October 31, former home minister Anil Deshmukh's son, Salil Deshmukh, is set to contest the Assembly election from Katol near Nagpur on a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) ticket. He will face off against Anil Shankarrao Deshmukh, whose candidacy was endorsed by the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP. This situation is complicated by the presence of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Charansingh Thakur, who registered early in the nomination process. The returning officer has cleared Anil Shankarrao Deshmukh's nomination despite objections from Salil Deshmukh. Analysts suggest that the namesake’s entry could split votes in a three-way contest, as Anil Shankarrao will be using the NCP's well-known clock symbol, which has been associated with the constituency since 1999. In contrast, Salil Deshmukh will compete under a new symbol featuring a man blowing a turra, which lacks the same recognition. Additionally, former minister Shrikant Jichkar's son, Yajnavalkya, and his mother, Rajshree, have filed nominations as independents, although Rajshree is expected to withdraw. Former MP Subodh Mohite’s nomination has also been cleared.
01 November,2024 02:47 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
