Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has filed his nomination papers for the upcoming state assembly election from the Nagpur South-West seat. In a show of support, Fadnavis was joined by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and held a road show in Nagpur ahead of filing his nomination. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis expressed his gratitude to top party leaders, including Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for showing trust in him. He also stated that their main aim is to continue the development that has been achieved under the current government.
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis filed his nomination today from the Nagpur South West constituency, with a strong show of support from senior party leaders. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, BJP Maharashtra President Chandrashekhar Bawankule, and other leaders were present to back Fadnavis. His rally, which witnessed a traditional aarti performed by his wife, also received blessings from his mother and Naga sadhus from Uttarakhand. With thousands of supporters and family support, Fadnavis expressed confidence in securing his sixth victory in the upcoming elections.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has filed his nomination from Nagpur South West constituency for the upcoming Assembly polls. This will be the fifth time Fadnavis is contesting from this constituency. With the BJP facing a tough competition in the region, Fadnavis is banking on his track record of development-oriented politics to secure a victory. However, Congress's Praful Gudadhe is also expected to give a tough fight in the elections, as the BJP suffered a decline in votes in this constituency during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Despite this, Fadnavis remains confident, while Congress sees this as an opportunity to make a comeback in the region. In the last Assembly elections, Fadnavis had defeated Gudadhe in a multi-cornered contest.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed its first list of 99 candidates for the #MaharashtraElection2024, with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis set to contest from Nagpur South West, and state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule from Kamthi. Other notable nominees include minister Girish Mahajan running from Jamner, and minister Sudhir Mungantiwar from Ballarpur. This move sets the stage for a fierce competition as the party prepares to defend its hold in the state.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, in his speech at an event in Nagpur, emphasized the need for unity and tolerance in a diverse society like India. He stated that diversity is a virtue and should not be seen as a division. Bhagwat also condemned the recent violence and unrest in the country and appealed for respect towards all religions and faiths.
The Central Railway has announced that it will run special trains between Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and Nagpur for Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Diwas 2024. The special trains will also run between Nagpur-Bhusaval-Nashik Road. Bookings for these trains will open on October 7. The trains will have multiple halts at key cities and routes for the convenience of passengers.
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the nation a heartfelt greeting and extended his good wishes. The 10-day festival, which celebrates Lord Ganesha, is being observed with fervor and preparations across India, with the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol in Mumbai and the revered Shri Ganesh Mandir Tekdi in Nagpur hosting traditional celebrations.
The Indian festival of Janmashtami, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, brought together thousands of people across the country. In Indore, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav joined in the festivities, while in Jaipur, the Govind Dev Ji temple was illuminated in preparation for the festival. In Nagpur and Bengaluru, artisans and vendors added to the colorful celebrations with their intricate brass idols and flower stalls.
Adani Power, owned by Gautam Adani, is reportedly in advanced discussions to purchase a 600 MW thermal power plant in Nagpur from Vidarbha Industries Power, a subsidiary of Reliance Power which recently went bankrupt. The deal, estimated to be worth between Rs 2,000 to 3,000 crore, could be a strategic move for Adani Power to expand its presence in the thermal power sector. This news comes after Reliance Power, led by Anil Ambani, sold its wind power project and settled a large debt with a subsidiary in an effort to manage its financial situation.
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.