Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan criticized Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis for orchestrating a fake encounter in the Badlapur sexual abuse case to protect individuals associated with the school where the incident took place. Chavan alleged that the accused, who was being escorted by a police team, could not have opened fire on them and accused the police and Fadnavis of violating constitutional laws. He demanded Fadnavis's resignation, stating that he is not fit to continue as the home minister.
As the Ahmednagar police file FIRs against BJP MLA Nitesh Rane for hate speeches in Ahmednagar district, AIMIM is calling out the saffron party for their alleged tactical ploy to trigger communal violence ahead of the Assembly elections. State chief of AIMIM, Imtiaz Jaleel, questions Rane's repeated visits and provocative statements without facing any consequences and raises doubts on whether he has the backing of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. There is also demand for arrest and condemnation of Rane's statements from other political parties, while the police deny any pressure on them to not act.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the immediate suspension of senior police officers in the Badlapur sexual assault case. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has also been formed to investigate the incident, which involves the alleged sexual assault of two minors in a school in Thane district. Fadnavis has strongly condemned the incident and is working to get the case to a fast-track court for speedy justice for the victim's family.
BJP workers led by party leader Asha Buchake protested against Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's Jan Sanman Yatra in Junnar, waving black flags and questioning his party's alliance with NCP. Buchake accused NCP of promoting a rival candidate and ignoring the BJP's involvement in the Mahayuti alliance. This incident has sparked tension between the two parties and NCP is seeking clarification from BJP's Devendra Fadnavis while also warning against tarnishing the image of Mahayuti.
Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh has accused a person linked to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis of asking him to provide false affidavits against key figures of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. Deshmukh claims the person told him to do so in order to avoid facing legal action himself. However, Fadnavis has denied the allegation and stated that he has evidence to prove Deshmukh's involvement in the Rs 100 crore extortion case.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde assures OBC community that Marathas will be granted reservation without affecting existing OBC quotas. As the state's legislature session approaches, the ruling alliance aims to fulfill promises in its last budget before the assembly elections. Amidst ongoing demands, Shinde reiterates government's focus on agriculture and counters Opposition's claims of negligence. Ahead of the session, Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar express confidence in their team's ability to address concerns and expose false narratives from opposing parties.
The 47-year-old President of Mumbai Cricket Association, Amol Kale, passed away due to a cardiac arrest while attending the India vs Pakistan match live at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Kale was in the post for 19 months and was known for his close ties with Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. He was also a prominent businessman, hailing from Nagpur but settled in Mumbai, and had taken on some key decisions during his tenure such as matching the BCCI's match fee for red-ball players. His sudden demise has come as a personal loss to many.
After the BJP-led coalition's defeat in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections, BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took responsibility for the results and requested to be relieved of his responsibilities in the State government. He intends to focus on strengthening the party ahead of the Assembly elections, which are scheduled in less than six months. This comes after the Opposition coalition Maha Vikas Aghadi secured a significant victory over the BJP-led coalition, reflecting a shift in power in the State.
The recently concluded Lok Sabha elections in India saw the ruling party BJP facing a major setback in the state of Maharashtra, where it holds the majority in the state government. In the fallout of the defeat, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has offered to take the responsibility for the party's poor performance and has requested to be relieved from his government duties to focus on the upcoming elections. The results, which have also led to the resurgence of the opposition coalition INDIA, have raised discussions on anti-incumbency and the challenges faced by the BJP in maintaining its dominance in the country's political landscape.
In a shocking turn of events, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has offered to resign from his post after claiming full responsibility for the BJP's disappointing performance in the Lok Sabha election in the state. Fadnavis cited issues concerning farmers and religious propaganda as major factors for the party's loss. This resignation comes just a year after the BJP-led alliance secured a major victory in the state, highlighting the significant shift in power dynamics.