Major Developments in Western India: Political and Social Updates

Mumbai, Jul 2 (PTI) - Here are the major stories from the Western Region as of 1700 HRS.

Maharashtra Assembly Walkout: The Maharashtra legislative assembly witnessed a double walkout by the Opposition on Wednesday, as they protested against the pressing issues of farmer suicides and the delayed payment owed to soybean cultivators by government procurement agencies.

New BJP President in Madhya Pradesh: Hemant Kumar Khandelwal, an MLA, was appointed as the new president of the Madhya Pradesh BJP unit on Wednesday, with the announcement made at an event attended by senior party leaders.

Blast in Chhattisgarh: A pressure-activated improvised explosive device (IED), placed by Naxalites, exploded in the Bijapur district, resulting in severe injuries to a 32-year-old villager, according to local police reports.

Political Rhetoric and Bihar Elections: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal accused RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav of misleading the public in Bihar regarding the amended Waqf Act, claiming it as a strategic move with an eye on the impending assembly polls.

Three-language Policy Opposition: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut declared on Wednesday that the party firmly opposes the three-language policy, even though the Maharashtra government has retracted the orders for its implementation.

Amendments to Combat Drug Peddling: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to amend existing laws to ensure drug peddlers can be prosecuted under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).

Maharashtra Transport Strike: Transport operations across Maharashtra faced disruptions as truckers commenced an indefinite strike on Wednesday, protesting against the e-challan system among other longstanding grievances, according to representatives of the transporters' body.

Shiv Sena Split Clarification: BJP MLC Parinay Fuke stated that the Shiv Sena's 2022 split resulted from internal leadership disputes, asserting that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was not involved in the matter.

Investment Guidelines for Chhattisgarh Employees: The Chhattisgarh government has extended permission for its employees to invest in shares, securities, debentures, and mutual funds, while prohibiting intraday trading activities.

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