Raj Thackeray attacks Maharashtra govt for inept handling of coronavirus
4 years, 5 months ago

Raj Thackeray attacks Maharashtra govt for inept handling of coronavirus

Op India  

Speaking at ABP’s ‘Majha Maharashtra Majha Vision’ on 30 July, MNS chief Raj Thackeray slammed the Maha Vikas Aghadi government for its bungled handling of the coronavirus outbreak in the state. Raising questions over the state government’s response to the pandemic, Thackeray suggested that the government should institute measures to get people out of their mental agony. They should be provided with an environment where they can breathe freely without the fear of being afflicted by the coronavirus,” said Thackeray while adding he doesn’t understand the government’s method of tackling the contagion. I had spoken to Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar about reopening everything a month ago.” Raj Thackeray says the Maha Vikas Aghadi government is likely to collapse soon Thackeray also commented on the alliance between NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, forecasting that the association between the ideologically disparate political parties won’t last for long.

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‘Can't see Corona, where is it?’: Congress minister on Mandaviya’s letter to Rahul
2 years ago

‘Can't see Corona, where is it?’: Congress minister on Mandaviya’s letter to Rahul

Hindustan Times  

As the Centre has stepped up surveillance and asked the states to be alert in view of rising cases of Coronavirus in China, Congress minister Pratap Singh Khachariya on Saturday asked where Covid is as he can't see it, in the context of the health minister Mansukh Mandaviya's letter to Rahul Gandhi. Khachariya further said Mandaviya sent a letter to …

Could Uddhav Thackeray have prevented the Maharashtra political crisis? Here's what we know so far
2 years, 6 months ago

Could Uddhav Thackeray have prevented the Maharashtra political crisis? Here's what we know so far

Firstpost  

The political storm that has broken out in the state of Maharashtra is one that was brewing for some time now, the warnings for which might have been ignored by the one man at the centre of it all – Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray With as many as 42 Maharashtra MLAs on his side, Shiv Sena rebel Eknath Shinde is …

Maharashtra Political Crisis: Mamata says its BJP's ploy to get numbers for President poll
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra Political Crisis: Mamata says its BJP's ploy to get numbers for President poll

India TV News  

Highlights Mamata says there is a deliberate ploy by the BJP to gain numbers for President poll The BJP has approximately 1,00,00 less votes, Mamata Banerjee said Mamata Banerjee said that the BJP is bulldozing democracy and the federal structure in the country West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched scathing attack against the BJP over the Maharashtra …

BJP’s Tajinder Bagga files police complaint against Uddhav Thackeray for flouting Covid-19 norms
2 years, 6 months ago

BJP’s Tajinder Bagga files police complaint against Uddhav Thackeray for flouting Covid-19 norms

India TV News  

Highlights Uddhav Thackeray last evening met his supporters as he shifted to Matoshree from CM house Earlier in the day, an official from CMO said that Uddhav Thackeray has tested Covid positive Uddhav during his webcast in the evening as well confirmed that he has tested positive for Covid Amid the ongoing political tussle in Maharashtra, BJP leader Tajinder Pal …

Maharashtra crisis: Attend meeting or face action, Sena tells rebel MLAs
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra crisis: Attend meeting or face action, Sena tells rebel MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Amidst the ongoing political crisis in the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, the party on Wednesday gave an ultimatum to its MLAs asking them to attend an urgent meeting convened by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray at his residence, Varsha, at 5pm today, saying that whoever remains absent at the meeting will be considered to have decided to quit the party voluntarily …

Maha crisis highlights: CM Thackeray arrives at his family home 'Matoshree'
2 years, 6 months ago

Maha crisis highlights: CM Thackeray arrives at his family home 'Matoshree'

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra political crisis: Amid the intensifying political crisis in Maharashtra, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said he was keeping the resignation letter ready, but urged the rebel MLAs to come and tell him on his face that they did not have the trust in him. Thackeray, who addressed the state through Facebook, said Shiv Sena will never leave the Hindutva and …

Maha crisis highlights: CM Thackeray arrives at his family home 'Matoshree'
2 years, 6 months ago

Maha crisis highlights: CM Thackeray arrives at his family home 'Matoshree'

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra political crisis: Amid the intensifying political crisis in Maharashtra, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said he was keeping the resignation letter ready, but urged the rebel MLAs to come and tell him on his face that they did not have the trust in him. Thackeray, who addressed the state through Facebook, said Shiv Sena will never leave the Hindutva and …

Uddhav Thackeray on Kashmiri Pandits, J&K civilian attacks: Won't leave in lurch
2 years, 7 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray on Kashmiri Pandits, J&K civilian attacks: Won't leave in lurch

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra stands “firmly” behind the Kashmiri Pandits, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Saturday amid a spate in the civilian killings in Jammu and Kashmir, as he raised concerns about the targeted attacks. As Shiv Sena chief and Maharashtra chief minister, I can only promise that Maharashtra will stand firmly behind the Kashmiri Pandits in these difficult times," his office …

Wear mask if you don't want to face COVID curbs: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
2 years, 7 months ago

Wear mask if you don't want to face COVID curbs: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

India TV News  

Highlights Follow COVID-appropriate behaviour if you don't want to face restrictions again: Maharashtra CM People should use masks, vaccinate themselves if they don't wish to experience COVID norms: CM Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 1,045 new coronavirus infections and one death Coronavirus updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said people should use face masks, vaccinate themselves and follow discipline …

Will there be a lockdown in Maharashtra? Here’s what the health minister says
3 years ago

Will there be a lockdown in Maharashtra? Here’s what the health minister says

Live Mint  

With Maharashtra witnessing a record-breaking spike in daily Covid-19 cases after a gap of months, people anticipating another lockdown has become obvious. However, Maharashtra health Minister Rajesh Tope has made it clear that the state government has not discussed anything related to Covid lockdown yet. "If the daily oxygen requirement crosses 700 metric tons, then the state will go into …

MVA Govt. completes two years, CM Uddhav Thackeray says it turned ‘COVID-19 crisis into opportunity’
3 years, 1 month ago

MVA Govt. completes two years, CM Uddhav Thackeray says it turned ‘COVID-19 crisis into opportunity’

The Hindu  

Expressing satisfaction over the performance of the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi Government following two years of its completion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said it had successfully turned the “COVID-19 crisis into an opportunity”. Sena MP and the party’s chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut mocked at the BJP’s “general disorientation” during the two years that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Government …

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Calls Emergency Meet on Sunday to Discuss Omicron Measures
3 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Calls Emergency Meet on Sunday to Discuss Omicron Measures

News 18  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has called an emergency of top state officials to discuss contingency measures to contain the spread of the new Covid-19 mutant Omicron which has sparked global panic. Maharashtra Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday also asked Thane district authorities and local civic officials to keep hospital facilities ready and ensure strict adherence among people …

'Stop programmes that attract crowds': Uddhav Thackeray tells political parties amid COVID-19 spike
3 years, 4 months ago

'Stop programmes that attract crowds': Uddhav Thackeray tells political parties amid COVID-19 spike

Firstpost  

“Let us prioritise the lives and health of our citizens. The situation can go out of hand in view of the spike in daily cases,” Thackeray said. Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday appealed to political parties to immediately stop agitations, meetings and other programmes to avoid crowding in the wake of a slight increase in the number …

OPINION: How Maharashtra under Uddhav Thackeray is Scripting a Turnaround in Battle against COVID
3 years, 6 months ago

OPINION: How Maharashtra under Uddhav Thackeray is Scripting a Turnaround in Battle against COVID

News 18  

As the brutal outbreak of the coronavirus struck the world, the Maharashtra government — under the leadership of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray — conveyed a key message to every household in the state: the administration is standing with the common people and has put health and hygiene on its priority list. In the second wave, the Supreme Court, the Bombay …

Maharashtra govt taking calculated risk: CM Uddhav Thackeray on easing of curbs
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra govt taking calculated risk: CM Uddhav Thackeray on easing of curbs

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the government was taking a "calculated risk" by relaxing the coronavirus-induced restrictions in the state, and added that people need to take care of themselves. During the meeting, Thackeray also said that the state should set an example before the country by showing that the industrial sector can function uninterrupted by following …

Role of private doctors crucial in fight against COVID-19: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
3 years, 8 months ago

Role of private doctors crucial in fight against COVID-19: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday stressed on the role of private doctors, specially family physicians, in the fight against COVID-19, saying they can help in early diagnosis of the infection in their patients and facilitate timely treatment for them. Addressing around 700 private doctors from across the state during a meeting held via video conference, Thackeray appealed to …

Coronavirus | Increase in Maharashtra’s active cases curbed by timely imposition of restrictions: Uddhav Tackeray
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Increase in Maharashtra’s active cases curbed by timely imposition of restrictions: Uddhav Tackeray

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said that the State has received only three lakh vaccine doses for vaccinating individuals within the age group of 18 to 45. I again urge the Central government to increase the vaccine supply to the State so we can move ahead with vaccination process,” said Mr Thackeray, in his address to the State …

Declare COVID-19 as national calamity: Maharashtra CM to Centre
3 years, 8 months ago

Declare COVID-19 as national calamity: Maharashtra CM to Centre

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has asked the Centre to declare the COVID-19 pandemic as a "national calamity", Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said on Thursday. Talking to reporters here, Mr. Raut also said the "Maharashtra model" of COVID-19 management should be implemented in other parts of the country. Mr. Raut said Mr. Thackeray, during meetings of chief ministers with …

In The Darkest Times of the Pandemic, India Has Found a Chain of Kindness in Young Politicians
3 years, 8 months ago

In The Darkest Times of the Pandemic, India Has Found a Chain of Kindness in Young Politicians

News 18  

The Indian social media has turned a devastating sight with people crying for help every minute as India is battling the worst phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. Srinivas, inspired by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, has formed a team of volunteers to reach out to hundreds and thousands of people pleading for help with regard to supply of resources such as …

Maharashtra gasps for oxygen amid surging Covid cases, total lockdown likely from tomorrow
3 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra gasps for oxygen amid surging Covid cases, total lockdown likely from tomorrow

India TV News  

The Uddhav Thackeray government may impose a total lockdown in Maharashtra as the condition due to Covid tsunami in the state continues to be critical. Talking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting Minister Aslam Shaikh said that CM Uddhav Thackeray was advised to announce a full lockdown in the state to break the chain of Covid infection. The government may …

Maharashtra government opts for cooperation over coercion in its new COVID control policy
3 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra government opts for cooperation over coercion in its new COVID control policy

The Hindu  

It is all about numbers. On April 7, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan issued a rather vindictive statement in which he made an observation of “the misgovernance and casual approach of Maharashtra government in battling the virus. The lackadaisical attitude of the State government has singularly bogged down the entire country’s efforts to fight the virus.” Much more was …

Shekhar Gupta’s ThePrint peddles lie on COVID-19 strategy of Modi govt
3 years, 8 months ago

Shekhar Gupta’s ThePrint peddles lie on COVID-19 strategy of Modi govt

Op India  

ThePrint editor Shekhar Gupta, who has an ‘expert opinion’ to make on every subject under the sun, has now decided that the central government is responsible for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the country. They claimed that the Modi govt adopted a ‘one size fits all approach, which forces the states to follow diktats from the top …

Maharashtra Lockdown Tabled at All-Party Meet, Uddhav Thackeray to Take Final Call Tomorrow; Mumbai Reports 9,327 Cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra Lockdown Tabled at All-Party Meet, Uddhav Thackeray to Take Final Call Tomorrow; Mumbai Reports 9,327 Cases

News 18  

The Maharashtra government is weighing in on the possibility of a complete lockdown as the Covid-19 situation in the state continues to be grim. Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday chaired an all-party meeting to discuss the pandemic situation in the state where a proposal of a complete lockdown for 15 days was also floated. “Though no formal decision on …

Maharashtra CM Seeks Support of Multiplex, Gym and Newspaper Owners in Fight Against Covid-19
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra CM Seeks Support of Multiplex, Gym and Newspaper Owners in Fight Against Covid-19

News 18  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday held virtual meetings with owners of multiplexes, gyms and newspapers in the state and appealed to them to join the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Maharashtra on Friday reported 47,827 new cases, the highest daily rise in around six-and-a-half-months, and a big chunk of the 89,129 new cases in a …

Maha's Daily Covid Tally Nears 50,000; Gyms May Shut, Malls & Multiplexes Likely to Face More Curbs
3 years, 9 months ago

Maha's Daily Covid Tally Nears 50,000; Gyms May Shut, Malls & Multiplexes Likely to Face More Curbs

News 18  

Maharashtra touched a new record high on Saturday with nearly 50,000 fresh Covid-19 cases. With the state recording over half of the daily coronavirus cases in India, the government is considering diverting all industrial use oxygen supply for medical use, CM Thackeray said. Thackeray said the state government is considering diverting even that 20 per cent for medical use, because …

I can't rule out lockdown if current covid situation prevails: Uddhav Thackeray warns Maharashtra
3 years, 9 months ago

I can't rule out lockdown if current covid situation prevails: Uddhav Thackeray warns Maharashtra

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in his address to the state on Friday warned people of the situation going out of control in the state if coronavirus cases continue to surge at the present rate. Addressing the state on Friday evening, Uddhav Thackeray said, "if cases continue to rise, the administration can increase the number of ICUs, beds, ventilators but …

'Still Possibility Of Lockdown In Maharashtra': CM Uddhav Thackeray Addresses People On Covid Surge | Key Highlights
3 years, 9 months ago

'Still Possibility Of Lockdown In Maharashtra': CM Uddhav Thackeray Addresses People On Covid Surge | Key Highlights

ABP News  

Mumbai: On the backdrop of significantly surging cases of Coronavirus across Maharashtra, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday addressed people of the state and said that there is still a 'possibility' of lockdown to tackle the concerning situation of Covid-19. Further, Thackeray also said that Maharashtra government will ramp up testing in the state and aims to conduct 2.5 lakh …

CM Uddhav Thackeray's Address on Maharashtra's Coronavirus Situation at 8:30 pm: What to Expect?
3 years, 9 months ago

CM Uddhav Thackeray's Address on Maharashtra's Coronavirus Situation at 8:30 pm: What to Expect?

News 18  

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, who held a meeting on Friday to review coronavirus situation in the state, will address the residents around 8:30 pm. The upsurge in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra has also worried the Centre with cabinet secretary expressing “serious concern” about the situation in 11 states/ union territories. Here’s What Can be Expected from CM Uddhav’s Meeting: …

Coronavirus | Amid massive case surge, Maharashtra announces night curfew from March 28
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Amid massive case surge, Maharashtra announces night curfew from March 28

The Hindu  

In view of the spiralling number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday instructed authorities to impose a night curfew across the entire State beginning Sunday night. The order issued by the State government has decreed that all shopping malls will remain closed from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Mr. Thackeray warned of more stringent restrictions …

Maharashtra to impose night curfew from March 28 onwards amid Covid-19 cases surge
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra to impose night curfew from March 28 onwards amid Covid-19 cases surge

India TV News  

Maharashtra has decided to impose a night curfew across the state from March 28 onwards in view of rising Covid-19 cases. In view of the increasing number of corona patients in the state, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has instructed to impose a night curfew in the entire state from Sunday night to avoid congestion, implement some strict measures to curb …

Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray tests positive for coronavirus
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray tests positive for coronavirus

India Today  

Maharashtra minister and son of state's Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya, said on Saturday that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Informing of his health in a Twitter post, Aaditya Thackeray said he got himself tested for coronavirus after having mild symptoms and is Covid positive. Aaditya Thackeray also urged people to follow Covid-19 protocols and stay safe, emphasising that …

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray sees ‘lockdown as an option’ amid Covid-19 spike
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray sees ‘lockdown as an option’ amid Covid-19 spike

Hindustan Times  

A day after Maharashtra witnessed the highest spike in daily Covid-19 cases, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said that lockdown looks like an option that the state government might have to choose if people fail to follow the protocols in view of the pandemic. Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said that lockdown looks like an option as …

Lockdown certainly an option, says Maharashta CM Thackeray amid surge in new Covid cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown certainly an option, says Maharashta CM Thackeray amid surge in new Covid cases

India Today  

Lockdown is certainly an option, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Friday. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said on Friday that a statewide lockdown is certainly an option but he still expects cooperation from citizens. He goes on to add that the Maharashtra government and its health department are still unsure whether the rapid spread of infection in the state …

Last warning, don't force govt to impose lockdown: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
3 years, 9 months ago

Last warning, don't force govt to impose lockdown: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

India Today  

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray interacted with representatives of the National Restaurant Association, Shopping Centres Association on Saturday. If everyone cooperates, the infection can be prevented, so don't be force us to impose strict restrictions like lockdown," CM Uddhav Thackeray said. The situation is still under control and hotels and restaurants should abide by the rules and not force the government …

Sharp surge in COVID-19 cases worrisome: Uddhav
3 years, 10 months ago

Sharp surge in COVID-19 cases worrisome: Uddhav

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in an address to the people of the State on Sunday said the surge in COVID-19 cases was worrisome and the government would know within 15 days if Maharashtra was facing a second wave of the pandemic. I am especially worried that the sudden rise of cases in Amravati district in Vidarbha has begun from the …

Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray warns of lockdown again as Covid cases rise in state
3 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray warns of lockdown again as Covid cases rise in state

India TV News  

As Maharashtra has witnessed hike in coronavirus cases in the last few days, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray warned that the state government will reimpose a lockdown if Covid-related norms are not followed. CM Thackeray said that if people did not follow social distancing and wear mask, another lockdown may follow. It is for the people to decide if they want …

Maharashtra: Where state govt unleashes Intelligence dept if you speak up for India
3 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra: Where state govt unleashes Intelligence dept if you speak up for India

Op India  

Remember when the Chinese coronavirus pandemic was at its peak and active case load in Maharashtra was unhinged? Tweets hailing Uddhav Thackeray To put things in perspective, Out of 1,08,47,790 total cases in India, 20,46,287 are from Maharashtra. Another ‘model state’ is Kerala which has contributed to nearly 10% cases and continues to contribute to over 50% active cases even …

Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi Govt Can't Be Intimidated by ED, CBI Probes: CM Thackeray Hits Out at BJP
4 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi Govt Can't Be Intimidated by ED, CBI Probes: CM Thackeray Hits Out at BJP

News 18  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has hit out at the BJP for indulging in "politics of vendetta" and said his Maha Vikas Aghadi government cannot be intimidated by the ED and the CBI probes. "This government has the blessings of people and it cannot be intimidated by ED and CBI probes," Thackeray said. Thackeray said NCP chief Sharad Pawar …

Coronavirus India lockdown day 243 updates | November 24, 2020
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus India lockdown day 243 updates | November 24, 2020

The Hindu  

The Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines by volume, will first focus on supplying AstraZeneca Plc’s COVID-19 vaccine to Indians before distributing it to other countries, Chief Executive Adar Poonawalla said on Monday. According to an official statement, Mr Thackeray made the remarks during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting via video conferencing with chief ministers of …

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Warns "Next Coronavirus Wave Can Be Like Tsunami"
4 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Warns "Next Coronavirus Wave Can Be Like Tsunami"

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray while addressing the state on Sunday praised the citizens as the discipline showed by them has brought the Covid-19 pandemic under control but also warned the people not to ignore safety measures as it can trigger a second or third wave "like a tsunami". Citing his anger as people were seen not wearing masks, Thackeray …

Rise in Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra is a serious concern: Uddhav Thackeray
4 years, 1 month ago

Rise in Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra is a serious concern: Uddhav Thackeray

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has expressed serious concerns over the fact that countries are encountering another Covid-19 wave. It is feared that it’s not a wave, it’s a tsunami.” The CM requesting the state to apply caution added, “ In this wave, even the youth are infected. It’s a serious concern.” While Deputy CM Ajit Pawar had said that …

On coronavirus, Aaditya Thackeray says Maharashtra govt trying to ensure third wave doesn't hit Mumbai
4 years, 1 month ago

On coronavirus, Aaditya Thackeray says Maharashtra govt trying to ensure third wave doesn't hit Mumbai

India Today  

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aaditya Thackeray held a review meet with Deputy Municipal Commissioners of BMC, in presence of the Collector and Additional Municipal Commissioner to assess the coronavirus situation in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/bOxXD8Ntuy — Aaditya Thackeray November 18, 2020 Speaking to India Today, Thackeray said that the administration is working on measures to ensure that the third coronavirus wave does not …

Coronavirus | Places of worship in Maharashtra to reopen from November 16: Uddhav Thackeray
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus | Places of worship in Maharashtra to reopen from November 16: Uddhav Thackeray

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in a statement on Saturday said places of religious worship across the State, which were shut since the COVID-19 lockdown in March, will reopen from November 16. “Just like discipline and restraint were observed while celebrating Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi,Navratri and Pandharpur wari, followers of other faiths also celebrated festivals like Eid, Mount Mary festival by …

Uddhav Thackeray takes BJP to task over free COVID-19 vaccine in Bihar vow, slams BS Koshyari again
4 years, 2 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray takes BJP to task over free COVID-19 vaccine in Bihar vow, slams BS Koshyari again

Firstpost  

The Maharashtra chief minister also took on Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari over the issue of re-opening of temples in the state. At Shiv Sena’s annual Dussehra rally on Sunday, a combative Uddhav Thackeray attacked Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari over the issue of re-opening of temples in the state, took on the BJP for its free COVID-19 vaccine announcement in …

Devendra Fadnavis will now realise coronavirus situation is serious, says Sanjay Raut
4 years, 2 months ago

Devendra Fadnavis will now realise coronavirus situation is serious, says Sanjay Raut

Live Mint  

Devendra Fadnavis, who is BJP's in-charge for the upcoming Bihar elections, has tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday. Day after the Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly posted this news on Twitter, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said they were telling him to take care and he will now realise that the situation outside is serious. Speaking to …

Maharashtra: Pandemic fatigue?
4 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra: Pandemic fatigue?

The Hindu  

When Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced the “My Family, My Responsibility” programme on September 13, it was essentially a move to make citizens accountable for their own health. Do you want to slowly return to normal life or should we bring in another lockdown?” “Pandemic fatigue”, or general resistance among the public to precautionary rules, seems to be the …

‘Wear mask or brace for lockdown’: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray cautions people against Covid-19 spread
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Wear mask or brace for lockdown’: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray cautions people against Covid-19 spread

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said the war against the novel coronavirus will be won by the "whole-hearted participation" of people. In a webcast, Thackeray said Covid-19 is a "foreign guest not leaving us despite our best efforts". He said 70 to 80 per cent COVID-19 patients are asymptomatic, and termed face mask as the self-defence or the "black belt" …

'Virus Being Pushed from Outside?' JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan Wonders over Rising Covid-19 Cases in Delhi
4 years, 3 months ago

'Virus Being Pushed from Outside?' JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan Wonders over Rising Covid-19 Cases in Delhi

News 18  

JD MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh wondered on Sunday if coronavirus was being ”pushed” into Delhi every time cases of the infection came down in the national capital, as he claimed that the world is still debating if the virus is man-made or natural. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic, Singh said, ”We see that …

Decoded: Why Harsh Vardhan is Back as the Face of India's Covid-19 Battle
4 years, 3 months ago

Decoded: Why Harsh Vardhan is Back as the Face of India's Covid-19 Battle

News 18  

It’s a much clichéd saying that in a democracy, the ultimate accountability is to the Parliament. Launching Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on social media as the face of the government’s initiatives to counter Covid-19, a day before the commencement of the monsoon session, somewhere indicates the realisation within the ruling ranks of an urgent need for a new name and …

Amid Kangana Ranaut row and COVID-19 criticism, Uddhav Thackeray alleges 'conspiracy' against Maharashtra govt
4 years, 3 months ago

Amid Kangana Ranaut row and COVID-19 criticism, Uddhav Thackeray alleges 'conspiracy' against Maharashtra govt

Firstpost  

A day after COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra crossed 10 lakh, Thackeray added his govt had “effectively” tackled the pandemic and will also deal with the “political storm” Mumbai: Facing flak on both political and coronavirus fronts, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said a conspiracy is afoot to malign Maharashtra. “Whatever political storms come, I will face… I will …

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