As Mumbai sees a spike in temperatures and the Congress party facing internal turmoil, the Shiv Sena has agreed to give up the Mumbai North seat to the Congress for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. This decision was made after weeks of uncertainty and differences between the two parties. Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court has granted bail to the HDIL promoters in a money laundering case related to the alleged Rs 4000 crore fraud in Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank.
Sanjay Nirupam: Fallout in Mumbai North and Bail for HDIL Promoters
The political landscape in Mumbai has undergone significant changes in recent months, with the Shiv Sena agreeing to give up the Mumbai North seat to the Congress party for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. This decision comes amidst rising temperatures in the city and ongoing internal turmoil within the Congress party.
Background
The Mumbai North seat has been a stronghold of the Shiv Sena since 1999, when the party's founder, Bal Thackeray, won the election. However, in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the seat was narrowly lost to the Congress candidate, Sanjay Nirupam.
Since Nirupam's victory, there have been tensions between the Shiv Sena and the Congress. The Shiv Sena has accused Nirupam of "betrayal" and has demanded that he vacate the seat. The Congress, on the other hand, has defended Nirupam and accused the Shiv Sena of trying to undermine the Congress's support in Mumbai.
Shiv Sena's Decision
Following weeks of uncertainty and differences, the Shiv Sena has agreed to give up the Mumbai North seat to the Congress. This decision was taken after a meeting between Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray and Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
The Shiv Sena's decision is seen as a major victory for the Congress, which has been struggling to revive its fortunes in Mumbai. The party is hoping that Nirupam's popularity in the city will help them regain the Mumbai North seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Bail for HDIL Promoters
In a separate development, the Bombay High Court has granted bail to the HDIL promoters in a money laundering case related to the alleged Rs 4000 crore fraud in Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank. The HDIL promoters, Rakesh Wadhawan and Sarang Wadhawan, were arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in March 2020.
The court granted bail to the Wadhawans on the condition that they submit a surety of Rs 10 lakh each and surrender their passports. The court also directed the Wadhawans not to leave the country without the court's permission.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why did the Shiv Sena agree to give up the Mumbai North seat?
The Shiv Sena agreed to give up the Mumbai North seat to the Congress as part of a deal to ensure the success of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
2. Who is Sanjay Nirupam?
Sanjay Nirupam is a Congress leader who won the Mumbai North seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. He has been a vocal critic of the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
3. What is the HDIL case?
The HDIL case is a money laundering case related to the alleged Rs 4000 crore fraud in Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank. The HDIL promoters, Rakesh Wadhawan and Sarang Wadhawan, have been accused of diverting funds from the bank to their own companies.
4. Why were the HDIL promoters granted bail?
The HDIL promoters were granted bail by the Bombay High Court on the condition that they submit a surety of Rs 10 lakh each and surrender their passports. The court also directed the Wadhawans not to leave the country without the court's permission.
5. What are the implications of the Shiv Sena's decision and the bail granted to the HDIL promoters?
The Shiv Sena's decision to give up the Mumbai North seat is seen as a major victory for the Congress. The HDIL promoters' bail, on the other hand, is likely to raise concerns about the government's commitment to fighting corruption.
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