Articles for Shinde State

Power play and ‘home’ truths
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Power play and ‘home’ truths

Hindustan Times  

It comes as no surprise that caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde is insisting on the home department as he is bargaining for a better deal with the BJP in lieu of giving up chief ministership. In fact, in 2019 when it became clear that Uddhav Thackeray would be the chief minister of the MVA government, Shinde was keen on becoming …

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Not upset, we don't cry: Eknath Shinde while making big remark on Maharashtra CM
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Not upset, we don't cry: Eknath Shinde while making big remark on Maharashtra CM

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has made it clear that he isn't upset if he doesn't return to the top post. Radhakrishnan being greeted by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde as BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar look on, in Mumbai, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Shinde on Tuesday submitted his resignation as Maharashtra chief minister to the governor, …

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Maharashtra: Mahayuti Releases Detailed Report Card, Denies Opposition's Attacks
2 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Mahayuti Releases Detailed Report Card, Denies Opposition's Attacks

Hindustan Times  

The Mahayuti government has released a report card detailing its infrastructure projects and welfare schemes since coming to power in June 2022. The report card showcases the government's achievements, including the construction of major infrastructure projects, the disbursement of compensation to farmers, and the launch of various welfare schemes. The government has also been praised for its focus on infrastructure …

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State to boost Mumbai airport-area development with TDR benefits
5 months, 1 week ago

State to boost Mumbai airport-area development with TDR benefits

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced plans to extend additional Transfer of Development Rights benefits to builders for the redevelopment of buildings in the funnel zone of Mumbai's international airport. Shinde has announced plans to extend additional Transfer of Development Rights benefits to builders for the redevelopment of buildings in the funnel zone of Mumbai's international airport. Addressing the …

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Shinde says ‘zero tolerance’ against hit-and-run offenders
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shinde says ‘zero tolerance’ against hit-and-run offenders

Deccan Chronicle  

Kaveri Nakhwa belonging to the fishermen community and resident of Worli Koliwada was killed in Mumbai when a BMW car rammed her husband Pradeep’s motorcycle from behind early on Sunday morning. Mr. Shinde said there would be zero tolerance against hit-and-run offenders. It also came after an on-duty Pune Police constable died in another hit-and-run incident after a speeding car …

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Opposition alliance takes potshots at Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar over ministerial berths
6 months, 1 week ago

Opposition alliance takes potshots at Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar over ministerial berths

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi Opposition alliance on June 10 took potshots at CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar over their share in the new Union Ministry led by PM Narendra Modi. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said if the Ajit Pawar-led NCP doesn’t accept the MoS post, they should forget any Cabinet berth in future. “Ajit Pawar …

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Jarange-Patil buckles under state’s aggressive stand, withdraws agitation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Jarange-Patil buckles under state’s aggressive stand, withdraws agitation

Hindustan Times  

A day after his wild allegations against deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, the state government has decided to take an aggressive stand against Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil. Chief minister Shinde and deputy chief minister Fadnavis must improve and not test our patience.” Jarange-Patil said he would announce his next plan two days later. “The CM was convinced that it was …

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Maharashtra Chief Minister announces survey by State Commission for Backward Classes to assess backwardness of Maratha community
11 months ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister announces survey by State Commission for Backward Classes to assess backwardness of Maratha community

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Commission for Backward Classes will conduct a survey from January 23 to 31 to assess the social, economic and educational backwardness of the Maratha community, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Saturday. The announcement came after Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil began his protest march on foot from Antarwali-Sarathi village in Jalna district to the State capital, Mumbai, …

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Will raise Muslim quota issue with Maharashtra CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis to find road ahead: Ajit Pawar
1 year, 2 months ago

Will raise Muslim quota issue with Maharashtra CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis to find road ahead: Ajit Pawar

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on September 25 said he had held a meeting with the State Minorities Department Minister and officials and would raise the Muslim quota issue with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to find a road ahead. Speaking to reporters in Pune, the Nationalist Congress Party leader said he recently held a meeting with State Minorities Minister …

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Maha CM Eknath Shinde Asked Manoj Jarange to Sit on Hunger Strike: State Congress Chief Nana Patole
1 year, 3 months ago

Maha CM Eknath Shinde Asked Manoj Jarange to Sit on Hunger Strike: State Congress Chief Nana Patole

News 18  

Manoj Jarange, the new face of Maratha reservation, was asked to sit on an indefinite hunger strike by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, state Congress chief Nana Patole has alleged. Jarange ended his fast after 17 days on Thursday, as Shinde and his cabinet ministers visited him in Jalna and assured him of Maratha reservation in the state. Speaking to …

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HC Can't Scrutinise Cabinet Decision to Withdraw MLC Names: Shinde Govt
1 year, 4 months ago

HC Can't Scrutinise Cabinet Decision to Withdraw MLC Names: Shinde Govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has told the Bombay High Court that courts cannot scrutinise the Eknath Shinde-led cabinet's decision to withdraw 12 names recommended by the erstwhile MVA government to the governor for the appointment as MLCs. It cannot be disputed that it is always open to the council of ministers and chief minister to withdraw the recommendations, the government …

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Sharad Pawar to fete PM Modi as his men protest Manipur inaction
1 year, 4 months ago

Sharad Pawar to fete PM Modi as his men protest Manipur inaction

The Hindu  

Even as Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and senior Congress leader and former CM Sushilkumar Shinde get ready to share the dais with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an award function in Pune on August 1, activists of Mr. Pawar’s own NCP faction and the Congress have resolved to protest against the PM with black flags for allegedly neglecting …

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16 dead after landslip triggered by heavy rains buries village in Maharashtra’s Raigad
1 year, 5 months ago

16 dead after landslip triggered by heavy rains buries village in Maharashtra’s Raigad

The Hindu  

July 20, 2023 08:06 am | Updated 08:43 pm IST - Mumbai At least 16 persons were killed and 21 injured after a landslip induced by incessant rainfall buried the hamlet of Irshalwadi in Raigad district, 65 km from Mumbai, said authorities on Thursday. The difficult topography of the village nestled high in the Sahyadri mountains just below the Irshalgadh …

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Ajit holds show of strength; one more MLA leaves Sharad Pawar
1 year, 5 months ago

Ajit holds show of strength; one more MLA leaves Sharad Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As NCP chief Sharad Pawar sets out to rebuild his organisation on the ground, nephew Ajit has begun countering his move to prevent him from regaining political strength. While addressing a gathering of ‘Shasan Aplya Dari’, Ajit promised that funds would not be an issue. We want Nashik to be made slum-free, and free the Godavari river from pollution,” …

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Maha CM Shinde Meets BJP MP Bapat; Says Win Assured in Upcoming Pune Bypolls
1 year, 10 months ago

Maha CM Shinde Meets BJP MP Bapat; Says Win Assured in Upcoming Pune Bypolls

News 18  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has met Bharatiya Janata Party MP Girish Bapat, who has been ailing since sometime, in Pune and said the parliamentarian assured that the ruling alliance in the state will win the upcoming bypolls to two Assembly seats in Pune. He also assured me that we will win the bypolls in both the constituencies.” The byelections …

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Maharashtra was set to sign Vedanta MoU
2 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra was set to sign Vedanta MoU

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra government has formalised all the plans and even fixed the date to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Vedanta-Foxconn and AvanStarte as early as July 29, 2022, for the setting up of a multibillion-dollar semiconductor plant at Talegaon near Pune, according to a letter purported to have been written by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to Vedanta Resources Limited …

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Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar slams Eknath Shinde government on farmer suicides, flood situation
2 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar slams Eknath Shinde government on farmer suicides, flood situation

Firstpost  

Pawar also said that three farmers are ending their lives everyday, and the government must implement policies that will prevent farmers from committing suicide Mumbai: Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly Ajit Pawar on Thursday claimed that as many as 137 farmers have died by suicide in the state since the Eknath Shinde-led government came to power. The government …

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What happened in Maharashtra could soon become problem for entire nation: Aaditya Thackeray
2 years, 4 months ago

What happened in Maharashtra could soon become problem for entire nation: Aaditya Thackeray

India Today  

In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray said that he has been touring Maharashtra to seek the blessings of people and not for votes. What happened in Maharashtra could soon become a problem for the entire nation," he said. He said that the rebel camp led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde rebelled because they could …

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DC Edit | Maha Cabinet: Work in progress
2 years, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Maha Cabinet: Work in progress

Deccan Chronicle  

After running a government with a two-member Cabinet for 40 days, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde has finally inducted 18 more members in his council of ministers. As per the Article 164 of the Constitution, members in a state’s council of ministers shall not exceed 15 per cent of the total number of members of the legislative Assembly. Another minister, …

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CM Eknath Shinde led govt to withdraw cases filed against agitations during Dahi Handi
2 years, 4 months ago

CM Eknath Shinde led govt to withdraw cases filed against agitations during Dahi Handi

Op India  

On Wednesday, the Maharashtra government led by CM Eknath Shinde decided to withdraw all the legal cases filed in connection with the alleged agitations during the Dahi Handi and Ganeshotsav. “In the cabinet meeting today, it has been decided to withdraw all the cases up to March 2022 in political and social agitations in the entire state in connection with …

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BJP, allies over two dozen seats short of halfway mark in Maharashtra
2 years, 6 months ago

BJP, allies over two dozen seats short of halfway mark in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

As the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government faces a crisis after losing touch with minister Eknath Shinde and over a dozen lawmakers, Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party leader Chandrakant Patil said they will think about forming the government. The MVA government has been firefighting since Shinde-led lawmakers left for Gujarat’s Surat after the state legislative council election concluded on Monday. …

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