Congress Demands Removal of DGP Rashmi Shukla Amid Political Tensions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress Demands Removal of DGP Rashmi Shukla Amid Political Tensions

ABP News  

Congress formally demands the removal of Maharashtra's Director General of Police (DGP), Rashmi Shukla, citing concerns about potential biases in investigations and governance. The Congress argues that Shukla's continued role may jeopardize the impartiality of law enforcement actions, particularly during the election period, as it raises concerns about potential biases in investigations and governance.

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Maharashtra govt reinstates Rashmi Shukla as state police chief
4 weeks ago

Maharashtra govt reinstates Rashmi Shukla as state police chief

Deccan Chronicle  

The Maharashtra government has reinstated IPS officer Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police after the conclusion of the assembly polls, an order issued by the state home department on Monday evening said.Sanjay Kumar Verma had taken over as the state's top police officer earlier after Shukla was removed from the DGP's post on the Election Commission of India's directive …

Who Is Rashmi Shukla? Controversial IPS officer reappointed as Maharashtra DGP
4 weeks ago

Who Is Rashmi Shukla? Controversial IPS officer reappointed as Maharashtra DGP

Live Mint  

IPS officer Rashmi Shukla, previously sent on leave following a directive from the Election Commission, has been reinstated as Maharashtra’s Director General of Police after the conclusion of the election code of conduct. Shukla's reinstatement has drawn criticism from opposition leaders, particularly Congress, which questioned the timing of her meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also handles the …

Controversial top cop Rashmi Shukla reinstated as Maharashtra DGP
4 weeks ago

Controversial top cop Rashmi Shukla reinstated as Maharashtra DGP

Hindustan Times  

With the landslide win for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led led Mahayuti and their expected return to power in Maharashtra, the state government has reinstated controversial police officer, Rashmi Shukla, as Maharashtra Director General of Police. Mumbai, India - Jan. 9, 2024: IPS officer Rashmi Shukla of 1988 batch took over as the first female Director General of Police of Maharashtra …

Who is Sanjay Kumar Verma? Meet Maharashtra’s new DGP replacing Rashmi Shukla ahead of Assembly elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Sanjay Kumar Verma? Meet Maharashtra’s new DGP replacing Rashmi Shukla ahead of Assembly elections

Live Mint  

Sanjay Kumar Verma was appointed as Maharashtra's new Director General of Police on Tuesday. On Monday, the Election Commission of India had ordered that Rashmi Shukla be removed as the state police chief with immediate effect following complaints from opposition parties. Earlier, Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar was on Monday given the additional charge of Maharashtra Director General of Police …

Maharashtra Police Chief Rashmi Shukla Removed Amid Political Scrutiny
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Police Chief Rashmi Shukla Removed Amid Political Scrutiny

Firstpost  

The Election Commission has transferred Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Shukla ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. The EC has directed Shukla to hand over the charge to the next seniormost IPS officer in the cadre with immediate effect. Shukla was accused by the Congress of bias against the opposition parties, including phone-tapping allegations. Her appointment as …

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: EC orders transfer of DGP Rashmi Shukla after Congress alleges ‘bias against opposition’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: EC orders transfer of DGP Rashmi Shukla after Congress alleges ‘bias against opposition’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Acting on complaints from INC and other parties, the Election Commission of India ordered the transfer of DGP Maharashtra, Rashmi Shukla, with immediate effect and directed the Chief Secretary to hand over her charge to the next senior most IPS officer in the cadre, newswire ANI reported, citing sources. On Friday, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut …

Maharashtra assembly polls will be a fight to protect self-respect of state: Uddhav Thackeray at MVA meeting
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra assembly polls will be a fight to protect self-respect of state: Uddhav Thackeray at MVA meeting

India TV News  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday at the MVA meeting said that the Maharashtra assembly elections will be a fight to protect self-respect of the state. Uddhav Thackeray also said, "Let's decide the CM face of Maha Vikas Aghadi, I will support it. Uddhav accuses Eknath Shinde of bowing before Delhi Last week, Uddhav Thackeray accused Maharashtra Chief …

Election Commission summons Andhra chief secretary, DGP over post-poll violence
7 months, 1 week ago

Election Commission summons Andhra chief secretary, DGP over post-poll violence

The Hindu  

The Election Commission has summoned Andhra Pradesh’s chief secretary and Director General of Police to personally explain on Thursday the administration’s failure to contain incidents of post-poll violence in the State. MCC still in place Reminding the State government that the Model Code of Conduct for the general election is still in force, the poll body also asked the chief …

Election Commission removes WB DGP, Home Secys in 6 states
9 months ago

Election Commission removes WB DGP, Home Secys in 6 states

Op India  

In a decisive move towards upholding the principles of free, fair and transparent elections, the Election Commission of India has issued orders for the removal of Home Secretaries in six states namely Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This step comes as part of the Commission’s resolve and commitment to maintaining a level playing field and ensuring …

Rashmi Shukla to have 2-year tenure as DGP; will hold the post till Jan 2026
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rashmi Shukla to have 2-year tenure as DGP; will hold the post till Jan 2026

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Director general of police Rashmi Shukla has been granted a two-year term till January 2026 to lead the Maharashtra police force. However, she will now retire on January 3, 2026, and hence Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar can lose his chance to become DGP of the state. Mumbai, India - Jan. 9, 2024: IPS officer Rashmi Shukla of 1988 …

Rashmi Shukla takes charge as Maharashtra DGP
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rashmi Shukla takes charge as Maharashtra DGP

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Senior Indian Police Service officer Rashmi Shukla on Tuesday took charge as the new Maharashtra Director General of Police becoming the first woman to do so. IPS officer Rashmi Shukla of the 1988 batch took over as the first female Director General of Police of Maharashtra on Tuesday. Shukla took charge from the Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, who …

Rashmi Shukla appointed Maha DGP
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rashmi Shukla appointed Maha DGP

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The state government on Thursday appointed 1988 batch Indian Police Service officer Rashmi Shukla as the Maharashtra director general of police, making her the first woman police chief of the state. Currently director general of the Sashastra Sena Bal, Shukla was one among three contenders for the top post, the others being police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar and Police Housing …

Maharashtra government appoints Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra government appoints Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police

India TV News  

The Maharashtra government has named Rashmi Shukla, a 1988 batch Indian Police Service officer, as the new Director General of Police. Shukla, formerly on central deputation leading Sashastra Seema Bal, served as additional director general of the Central Reserve Police Force before her current appointment. In her tenure within the state police, she held key positions such as Pune police …

Rashmi Shukla likely to be on state govt list of candidates for next DGP
1 year, 4 months ago

Rashmi Shukla likely to be on state govt list of candidates for next DGP

Hindustan Times  

Senior IPS officer Rashmi Shukla has emerged as a strong contender for the post of state police chief, two days after a court accepted the Central Bureau of Investigation’s closure report in a case pertaining to disclosure of her confidential report. Apart from Shukla, another prominent name on the list would likely be Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, who will …

Will inform party high command about cross-voting in MLC polls, says Nana Patole
2 years, 6 months ago

Will inform party high command about cross-voting in MLC polls, says Nana Patole

India TV News  

Highlights Maha Cong chief Nana Patole claimed there was cross voting during MLC polls in Maharashtra. Maharashtra political crisis: A day after the Maha Vikas Aghadi government saw a set back in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Tuesday said that cross-voting has been done during the polls, and he will inform the high command …

Maharashtra Congress leader Ashish Deshmukh in hot water after audio clip surfaces
3 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra Congress leader Ashish Deshmukh in hot water after audio clip surfaces

The Hindu  

Controversy by the audio clip appears to be the flavour of Maharashtra’s politics lately. In a clip that surfaced on Tuesday, Maharashtra Congress general secretary Ashish Deshmukh is allegedly heard seeking votes for a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate during the Katol Zilla Parishad bypoll in Nagpur district. Last week, Mr. Ashish Deshmukh — the nephew of senior NCP leader and …

Ready to be Congress' CM face in 2024 elections, says Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole
3 years, 6 months ago

Ready to be Congress' CM face in 2024 elections, says Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Nana Patole has said that the party will contest the next Assembly polls in Maharashtra alone, news agency ANI reported. Reacting to Patole's comment, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut had said that all are "free to expand and strengthen their party". The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress came together to form government in Maharashtra following the Assembly …

Will strengthen image of police force: New Maharashtra home minister promises no political interference
3 years, 8 months ago

Will strengthen image of police force: New Maharashtra home minister promises no political interference

India Today  

Senior NCP leader Dilip Walse Patil has taken the charge Maharashtra home minister. "My priority will be to strengthen the image of the force and from my side there will be no political interference," Dilip Walse Patil said. Talking about the CBI inquiry against Anil Deshmukh, Dilip Walse Patil said that his ministry will extend full cooperation to the probe …

Opinion | Transfers, Postings in Police as Commerce: Uddhav’s image has been badly dented
3 years, 9 months ago

Opinion | Transfers, Postings in Police as Commerce: Uddhav’s image has been badly dented

India TV News  

Senior BJP leader and former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has made a sensational allegation against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s government. Fadnavis alleged that Rashmi Shukla, Commissioner, Intelligence, had submitted the report to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray six months ago, but no action was taken. Since the matter related to Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, two NCP ministers, Nawab Malik and …

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