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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis outlines ambitious plans for the state's economic growth with major investments in infrastructure and AI.

Maharashtra's Transformative Growth Plan Revealed

CM Fadnavis reveals ambitious plans for Maharashtra's growth, focusing on infrastructure, AI, and regional development, promising transformative changes.

Maharashtra plans transformative growth through massive investments in infrastructure, river-linking projects, and AI leadership, with a focus on regional development.

The Maharashtra government is creating an ecosystem to attract investment across all regions and implementing four river-linking projects worth around Rs 3 lakh crore to make the state drought-free, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday.
He said prominent regions and cities of Maharashtra are emerging as hubs in different sectors and this will address the issue of regional imbalance.
Speaking at the ''India Global Forum Next" event in Mumbai, Fadnavis maintained Maharashtra is ensuring smooth and uninterrupted facilities for investors, and an ecosystem is being created to attract investment across all regions of the state.
As a result, a balanced development will be seen throughout Maharashtra over the next five years, he insisted.
Fadnavis underlined that the state is creating new investment opportunities and supporting the global supply chain.
"The state is also leading in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India. In addition, many major national and international companies are already operating in Maharashtra," the CM noted.
Four river-linking projects worth approximately Rs 3 lakh crore are being implemented to make the state drought-free, and a canal-based irrigation venture in Vidarbha is also underway, he said.
To meet the workforce demands of industries, a dedicated Skill University is functional, ensuring there was no shortage of trained manpower in the state, Fadnavis emphasised.
The Mahayuti government is encouraging setting up of industries based on green and smart technologies, he stated.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), spread across the financial capital and its adjoining districts, will play a significant role in making Maharashtra a USD 3 trillion economy. The MMR alone has the capacity to build a USD 1.5 trillion economy, the CM noted.
The metropolis is already India's fintech capital, and a "Third Mumbai" is being developed in Navi Mumbai, Fadnavis said.
This new area (Third Mumbai) will include an EduCity and an Innovation City. Five universities are already in final stages of planning to set up their campuses in the proposed EduCity, he highlighted.
The Navi Mumbai International Airport is nearing completion, and the Atal Setu, a 21.8km-long sea bridge connecting Sewri (Mumbai) and Nhava Sheva (Navi Mumbai), has significantly improved connectivity to the upcoming airport and surrounding areas, Fadnavis averred.
The country's largest port is being developed at Vadhavan (in Palghar district) and it will be connected via the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, facilitating the development of a "Fourth Mumbai" in that region, he said.
Alongside the development of MMR, equal emphasis is being placed on rural and underdeveloped regions -- Pune is a major hub for the automobile industry, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is emerging as a centre for the electric vehicle sector and Gadchiroli is set to rise as India's new steel hub, the CM pointed out.
The Vidarbha region is expanding rapidly in solar energy production and the 700-km-long Samruddhi Expressway will benefit farmers and entrepreneurs across 15 districts, he said.
The Goa-Nagpur Shaktipeeth corridor will provide a boost to infrastructure and industrial development of Marathwada in central Maharashtra, Fadnavis emphasised.

In a clash over satire, Kunal Kamra's performance targeting Eknath Shinde leads to controversy and venue vandalism.

Eknath Shinde and Kunal Kamra Satire Controversy

The clash between Deputy CM Eknath Shinde and comedian Kunal Kamra heats up, with political satire sparking venue vandalism.

Controversy erupts: Eknath Shinde vs Kunal Kamra satire clash

A satirical jab by comedian Kunal Kamra has sparked a clash with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, leading to venue vandalism.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has likened comedian Kunal Kamra's jibe at him to taking "supari" (contract) to speak against someone, and said there should be a decorum while making a satire, otherwise the "action causes a reaction".
 Freedom of speech is there, but there should be a limit, Shinde said on Monday reacting to Kamra's comments.
The Shiv Sena leader further said he does not focus on who says what as his work speaks for him.
The 36-year-old stand-up comedian has kicked up a major political storm in Maharashtra for taking a jibe at Shinde's political career in his show.
Kamra had performed a parody of a popular Hindi song from the film "Dil Toh Pagal Hai," apparently referring to Shinde as a "gaddar" (traitor). He also made jokes about recent political developments in Maharashtra, including the Shiv Sena and NCP splits.
On Sunday night, Shiv Sena members damaged the Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai's Khar area, where Kamra's show took place, as well as a hotel in whose premises the club is located.
"Freedom of speech is there. We understand satire. But there should be a limit. This is like taking 'supari' (contract) to speak against someone," Shinde said at a BBC Marathi event.
On the Shiv Sainiks vandalising the studio where Kamra had performed and made those remarks, Shinde said the other person should also maintain a certain level.
"Otherwise, action causes reaction," he said.
"I will not speak much on this. I do not justify vandalism," the Dy CM added.
"This same person (Kamra) had commented on the Supreme Court of India, the Prime Minister, (journalist) Arnab Goswami and some industrialists. This is not freedom of speech; this is working for someone," Shinde said.
Kamra has said he will not apologise for his controversial comments about Shinde and criticised the vandalism of the venue in Mumbai where the comedy show was recorded.
Shinde emphasised his commitment to prioritising development and welfare schemes over responding to allegations."Nowadays, I don't reply to allegations. I say my work will be my reply. I've always prioritised work. All the projects like Atal Setu, Coastal Road (both in Mumbai) and Metro projects had stopped abruptly. We restarted them, giving priority to development and welfare schemes," he said.
The deputy CM further highlighted several welfare initiatives, including the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme, the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme, and the decision to make education free for girls.
The state government has taken many decisions and implemented the necessary government resolutions (GRs), Shinde said."So, I don't focus on who says what; I answer them through my work," he added.

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde condemns vandalism over comedian Kunal Kamra's skit, sparking free speech debate amid political tensions in Maharashtra.

Eknath Shinde on Kamra Parody and Vandalism

Eknath Shinde condemns unlawful actions amidst backlash against Kunal Kamra's parody song. The incident raises significant debate on freedom of speech as tensions rise in Maharashtra politics.

Eknath Shinde condemns vandalism over Kunal Kamra's parody skit. Kamra faces legal backlash but denies wrongdoing. Debate on free speech intensifies in Maharashtra.

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde condemned the recent acts of vandalism by party workers at a Mumbai studio.
The incident was in response to comedian Kunal Kamra's parody song targeting Mr. Shinde. Although Mr. Shinde expressed disapproval of the vandalism, he referenced Isaac Newton's third law of motion, "Every action has a reaction," during his first public response to the ongoing controversy regarding freedom of speech in the state.
The controversy involves a skit by Kunal Kamra at the Mumbai's Habitat studio, where he altered the lyrics of the popular song "Bholi Si Surat" from the 1997 film 'Dil To Pagal Hai' to criticize Mr. Shinde. Kamra called Mr. Shinde a "gaddar" (traitor) referencing the Shiv Sena leader's 2022 rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray, which led to the former Maharashtra government's collapse and the party's split.
In reaction to the performance, multiple FIRs were lodged against Kamra. Despite the legal backlash, the comedian has not apologized, showing willingness to cooperate with police and the courts. Kamra questioned whether the laws would also address those who vandalized the studio and the civic body officials who partially demolished it, citing building violations.
In a BBC Marathi interview, Mr. Shinde questioned Kamra's motivations, alleging he works at others' behests and suggested a possible conspiracy by Opposition parties.
"Freedom is important in a democracy," he conceded; however, he criticized Kamra's past comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Chief Justice, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Mr. Shinde also referenced Kamra&rsquo;s public confrontation with journalist Arnab Goswami, labeling the comedian as someone who disrupts societal peace. Addressing the vandalism, Mr. Shinde highlighted emotions running high among party workers but reaffirmed his stance against such destructive actions. "Eknath Shinde is very sensitive. I respond with work and do not support vandalism," he stated.
According to Mr. Shinde, there was an ulterior Opposition "conspiracy" motivating Kamra's remarks. "People have shown the Opposition their place, but they refuse to change," he remarked, suggesting Kamra's actions are part of a larger plot to insult and provoke.
The vandalism, carried out by a group of Sena workers who stormed the Habitat studio and destroyed equipment, prompted the venue's temporary closure.
In their official statement, the studio emphasized its role as a platform for artists while lamenting being caught in the crossfire of blame. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has since acted, citing building violations to justify demolishing parts of the studio.
In the political arena, the Opposition strongly condemned the vandalism, standing by Kunal Kamra. Former Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray supported Kamra's stance, asserting that his commentary was not satire but truth.
"Those who steal are 'gaddar'. There is no 'freedom of expression' when it comes to traitors," Thackeray stated, amplifying the ongoing debate over free speech in Maharashtra.

Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for his remarks on Eknath Shinde during a comedy show, created political tensions in Maharashtra.

Kunal Kamra Stands Firm Amidst Eknath Shinde Controversy

Comedian Kunal Kamra remains unapologetic amidst uproar over his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, supporting freedom of speech.

Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for his remarks on Eknath Shinde

Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise after critiquing Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde in a comedy show, despite political outrage.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has said he will not apologise for his controversial comments about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and criticized the vandalism of the venue in Mumbai where the comedy show was recorded.
The 36-year-old comedian has kicked up a major political storm in Maharashtra for taking a jibe at Shinde's political career in his show by modifying the lyrics of a popular Hindi movie song.
In a lengthy statement on X late Monday night, a defiant Kamra said those busy leaking his number on social media or calling him incessantly should know that it all goes to his voicemail where they will be subjected to "the very song" that they hate.
"I will not apologise... I don't fear this mob &amp; I will not be hiding under my bed, waiting for this to die down," Kamra wrote and added that his statement was exactly what "Mr. Ajit Pawar (1st deputy CM) said about Mr. Eknath Shinde (2nd Deputy CM)".
Clips from his comedy show and the political row it sparked dominated headlines on Monday with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis saying Kamra should apologise for his "low level comedy" while opposition leader Uddhav Thackeray saying there was nothing wrong in what the comedian said. Congress and CPI (M) also came out in Kamra's support.
On Sunday night, Shiv Sena members damaged the Habitat Comedy Club in Khar, where Kamra's show took place, as well as a hotel in whose premises the club is located. Kamra said the vandalism of the venue was "senseless" and equated it to someone overturning a lorry carrying tomatoes because they didn't like butter chicken they were served.
"To the Mob That Decided That Habitat Should Not Stand: An entertainment venue is merely a platform. A space for all sorts of shows. Habitat (or any other venue) is not responsible for my comedy, nor does it have any power or control over what I say or do. Neither does any political party."
The comedian also spoke about his right to freedom of speech and expression while calling out "politicians threatening to teach him a lesson".
"Your inability to take a joke at the expense of a powerful public figure does not change the nature of my right. As far as I know, it is not against the law to poke fun at our leaders and the circus that is our political system. However, I am willing to cooperate with the police and courts for any lawful action taken against me.
"But will the law be fairly and equally deployed against those who have decided that vandalism is the appropriate response to being offended by a joke?"
Mumbai's civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation visited the ransacked venue and said they had razed a temporary structure in the open space of the hotel, according to officials.
Kamra criticized the BMC for tearing the place down without prior notice.
The comedian said for his next show, he would perhaps opt for "Elphinstone bridge, or any other structure in Mumbai" in need of speedy demolition.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority is preparing to dismantle the 125-year-old Elphinstone Bridge and build a new double-decker bridge across the Central and Western railway lines.
During his stand-up show, Kamra performed a parody of a popular Hindi song from the film "Dil Toh Pagal Hai," apparently referring to Shinde as a "gaddar" (traitor). He also made jokes about recent political developments in Maharashtra, including party splits within Shiv Sena and NCP.
Police on Monday arrested Shiv Sena functionary Rahul Kanal and 11 others for ransacking the show venue. A local court granted them bail the same day.

Eknath Shinde accuses Uddhav Thackeray of seeking PM Modi's intervention to avoid investigation agency actions. Shinde criticizes Shiv Sena UBT's Congress alignment, highlighting departures from Shivaji Maharaj's principles.

Shinde Alleges Thackeray Sought Modi for Relief

Eknath Shinde accuses Uddhav Thackeray of enlisting PM Modi's aid to evade investigative agency actions. Shinde criticizes Shiv Sena UBT for associating with Congress, suggesting a shift from foundational principles.

Eknath Shinde accuses Uddhav Thackeray of seeking Modi's help to avoid investigations

Eknath Shinde alleges Uddhav Thackeray sought Modi's help to dodge investigations. Criticizes Shiv Sena UBT for Congress ties. Sanjay Raut claims Shinde's Congress inclination.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has made allegations against former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, claiming that Thackeray sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to avoid actions from investigating agencies.
Shinde, speaking in the Legislative Council, asserted that Thackeray visited Delhi and appealed to PM Modi to establish a coalition government in Maharashtra but reconsidered upon returning to the state.
Shinde accused Thackeray's faction, Shiv Sena (UBT), of abandoning the principles of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by aligning with the Congress and embracing what he termed an "Aurangzebi ideology." Shinde stated, "We courageously retrieved the bow and arrow symbol which Shiv Sena had surrendered to Congress."
He further remarked that the Shiv Sena UBT lacks the moral authority to speak on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, as they have purportedly adopted Aurangzeb's principles. Shinde emphasized that his allegiance has always been to public service over power or positions.
These comments follow recent claims by Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut that Shinde once contemplated joining Congress. Raut refrained from providing further details out of respect for the late Congress leader Ahmed Patel but suggested former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan could corroborate his assertions.
Additionally, former Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole recently stirred controversy by extending an "offer" during Holi festivities, suggesting that Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar consider joining the opposition alliance with a proposal for a rotational Chief Minister post.

BJP secures a decisive win in the Delhi Assembly elections, marking its return to power after 27 years. Leaders credit PM Modi's leadership and Amit Shah's strategic planning for the success, while AAP faces a major setback.

Union Ministers, allies credit Modi, Shah for BJP's landslide win in Delhi Elections

BJP secures a decisive win in the Delhi Assembly elections, marking its return to power after 27 years. Leaders credit PM Modi's leadership and Amit Shah's strategic planning for the success, while AAP faces a major setback.

Senior BJP leaders, Union ministers, and NDA allies on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership and Home Minister Amit Shah&rsquo;s strategic planning for the BJP&rsquo;s decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections.
Leaders from the BJP and allied parties, including the NCP, Shiv Sena, and Lok Janshakti Party (RV), credited Shah for formulating "accurate" poll strategies that helped the saffron party reclaim power in Delhi after more than 26 years.
With the BJP securing a commanding win on 48 out of 70 seats, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) saw a significant decline, managing only 22 seats. Congress, meanwhile, yet again failed to open its account.
BJP had last held power in Delhi in 1998 before being ousted by the Congress, which governed the capital for three consecutive terms.
Allies of the BJP stated that the Delhi electorate had rejected the Congress, which had previously questioned the electoral process and claimed the Constitution was under threat.
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यह मोदीजी की गारंटी का कमाल है | महाराष्ट्र के बाद दिल्ली के मतदाताओं ने भी प्रधानमंत्री <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> मोदीजी के नेतृत्व पर पूर्ण विश्वास जताया है | भारतीय जनता पार्टी एवं एनडीए की जीत का सिलसिला जारी है | इसके लिए हार्दिक अभिनंदन और बधाई ! पिछले दस वर्षों से दिल्लीवासियों पर&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/RzMlZpoG3l">https://t.co/RzMlZpoG3l</a>
&mdash; Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) <a href="https://twitter.com/mieknathshinde/status/1888133213811601805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"The voters have once again handed the Congress, which falsely claimed that the Constitution and elections are all in crisis, a complete defeat. Their lie has been defeated, and the voters have fully supported the truth," said Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the victory a reflection of the people's trust in Modi&rsquo;s leadership and BJP&rsquo;s policies.
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दिल्ली के विधानसभा चुनावों में भाजपा की जबरदस्त विजय प्रधानमंत्री श्री <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> के नेतृत्व और <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4India</a> की नीतियों के प्रति विश्वास की जीत है। इस देश की जनता का भरोसा मोदीजी की विश्वसनीयता और भाजपा की सुशासन और विकास की राजनीति में है। इस शानदार जीत के लिए मैं प्रधानमंत्री&hellip;
&mdash; Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh/status/1888137110399688785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"BJP&rsquo;s landslide victory in Delhi is a victory of faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the policies of the BJP," Singh said.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari echoed similar sentiments, stating that the result validated the government's focus on development and governance.
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यह विकास और सुशासन की जीत है! दिल्ली में भाजपा को मिली ऐतिहासिक जीत प्रधानमंत्री श्री <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> जी के नेतृत्व में चहुंमुखी विकास पर जनता ने लगाई मोहर है। दिल्ली में विकास, सुशासन और सबका साथ, सबका विकास के मूलमंत्र के साथ सबको लेकर हम विकास के हाईवे पर आगे बढ़ रहे है। देश&hellip;
&mdash; Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) <a href="https://twitter.com/nitin_gadkari/status/1888137058394501533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"This is a victory of development and good governance," Gadkari remarked.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized AAP, stating that Delhi voters had rejected its "politics of lies and theatrics."
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आज दिल्ली आप-दा मुक्त हो गई...दिल्ली की जनता को बधाई। यह जीत मोदी जी के प्रति जनता के विश्वास की जीत है, विकसित भारत के लिए विकसित दिल्ली बनाने के संकल्प की जीत है। यह जीत भारतीय जनता पार्टी के प्रति जनता के प्रेम और स्नेह की जीत है। आज जनता ने झूठ और नौटंकी की राजनीति का अंत&hellip;
&mdash; Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChouhanShivraj/status/1888143630998909341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Farmers in the national capital were tired of the 'AAP-da' government. Now the farmers will benefit from the policies of the Central government," Chouhan said.
The BJP had deployed several chief ministers and senior leaders across the country to campaign for the elections.
Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra), Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh), Nayab Singh Saini (Haryana), Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand), Pramod Sawant (Goa), and Bhajanlal Sharma (Rajasthan) were actively engaged in election rallies, public meetings, and roadshows.
Key NDA partners, including Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena), Ajit Pawar (NCP), K Rammohan Naidu (TDP), and Chirag Paswan (LJSP-RV), praised Modi&rsquo;s leadership and Shah&rsquo;s election strategy.
"BJP got this success due to the trust in Narendra Modi's leadership and the accurate management of Amit Shah," said NCP leader and Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar congratulated Modi, Shah, and BJP President J.P. Nadda for the party&rsquo;s impressive performance in Delhi.
"Modi ji&rsquo;s guarantees have worked wonders in Delhi... After Maharashtra, the voters of Delhi have expressed faith in the leadership of Modi. The victory run of the BJP continues," Shinde stated, adding that voters had avoided a "disaster" and taught the Congress a lesson for making false claims about the Constitution being in danger.
JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said that Delhiites had fully rejected AAP&rsquo;s governance, paving the way for better administration.
"Good days are coming for the people of Delhi as the same party ruling the Centre and the city will bring them a lot of benefits," Prasad noted.
Union Minister and TDP leader K Rammohan Naidu said the massive mandate reflected the public&rsquo;s confidence in a government that delivers on its commitments.
"With a double-engine Sarkar in state and Centre, the capital region is set to soar to new heights of prosperity and growth. Together, the NDA government will fulfill the aspirations of every Delhiite and build a stronger, brighter future for our great city," Naidu said.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde paid tributes at the memorial of RSS founder Dr K B Hedgewar on Thursday and said no one can ignore the Sangh's contribution to nation-building.

Eknath Shinde praises RSS contribution to nation-building

The RSS teaching seeks to unite and not divide, the Eknath Shinde said. One gets inspired and energised after visiting Hedgewar's memorial, he added.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde paid tributes at the memorial of RSS founder Dr K B Hedgewar on Thursday and said no one can ignore the Sangh's contribution to nation-building.
The ideologies of the Sangh Parivar and Shiv Sena are same, Shinde told reporters after visiting the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir at Reshimbagh in Nagpur, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders of the ruling allies BJP and Shiv Sena also paid respects.
NCP leader and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who outfit is also a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti, was not present, while two of his party legislators visited the memorial.
The winter session of the state legislature is currently underway in Nagpur.
As an organisation, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) works selflessly, Shinde said.
The Shiv Sena head further said that he earlier also visited Hedgewar's memorial and had a relation with the Sangh Parivar since childhood.
"I started with a Sangh shakha and then with a Shiv Sena shakha, Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology and Anand Dighe sahab's teachings. The ideologies of the Sangh Parivar and Shiv Sena are same. How to work without expecting anything should be learnt from the Sangh Parivar," he said.
Shinde said one cannot ignore the contribution of the RSS to nation-building.
The RSS teaching seeks to unite and not divide, the deputy CM said. One gets inspired and energised after visiting Hedgewar's memorial, he added.
State assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar, council's deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe and various other legislators of the ruling parties also paid homage at the memorials of Dr Hedgewar and M S Golwalkar, the second Sarsanghchalak of the RSS.
They also met with the Sangh office-bearers who gave them a brief introduction of the RSS.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis met with PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday amidst speculation about the long-awaited Cabinet expansion in the state, which is expected to occur by December 14.

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Fadnavis Meets Modi

Fadnavis&rsquo; office described the meeting as a courtesy visit. However, discussions around the allocation of key portfolios among the ruling alliance members&mdash;BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP&mdash;remain contentious.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday amidst speculation about the long-awaited Cabinet expansion in the state, which is expected to occur by December 14.
Fadnavis&rsquo; office described the meeting as a courtesy visit. However, discussions around the allocation of key portfolios among the ruling alliance members&mdash;BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP&mdash;remain contentious.
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Cabinet Expansion and Portfolio Negotiations Fadnavis, who took office as CM on December 5 alongside Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena) and Ajit Pawar (NCP), leads the Mahayuti alliance that recently secured 230 out of 288 assembly seats. Maharashtra&rsquo;s Cabinet can accommodate up to 43 ministers, including the Chief Minister. However, portfolio allocation has proven challenging due to competing demands from the alliance partners.
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BJP&rsquo;s Strategy on Key Ministries Sources suggest that the BJP aims to retain control over pivotal portfolios such as Home, Urban Development, and Rural Development, leaving fewer key ministries for allies. BJP is expected to keep 21-22 ministerial positions, including the CM&rsquo;s post, while allocating only select ministries such as Revenue, Housing, and Public Works to Shiv Sena and NCP. Four to five Cabinet positions may remain vacant.
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Allies&rsquo; Demands Shiv Sena is reportedly adamant about securing the Home Department, which the BJP is unwilling to cede. The party is also vying for key portfolios like Urban Development, School Education, and Transport. Meanwhile, NCP is negotiating for significant roles in the Cabinet.
The complexity of the power-sharing agreement among the three parties underscores the challenges of coalition governance, as all stakeholders aim to balance their interests while delivering on electoral promises.

The Shiv Sena leader said that the Opposition set a false narrative that the constitution would be changed and reservation would be removed.

BJP's '400-paar' slogan created misconceptions: Eknath Shinde

The Shiv Sena leader said that the Opposition set a false narrative that the constitution would be changed and reservation would be removed. 

The Shiv Sena leader said that the Opposition set a false narrative that the constitution would be changed and reservation would be removed.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has shared his opinion on possible causes behind BJP's subpar performance in Lok Sabha election. Shinde said that BJP's '400-paar' slogan coupled with Opposition's claim that the party wants to change the Constitution created misconceptions in the minds of people.
&ldquo;We suffered losses in some places during the polls, because of the false narrative that was set&hellip; We suffered losses in Maharashtra. They set a false narrative that the constitution would be changed and reservation would be removed etc. But in fact, nothing of this sort was going to happen. The &lsquo;400-paar&rsquo; slogan created misconceptions and raised apprehensions in the minds of people that in future it will create issues,&rdquo; Shinde said at a meeting of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) in Mumbai, according to Indian Express.
Notably, the NDA won just 17 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra.

The Shinde government will introduce the Bill at the one-day special session of the Assembly on Tuesday.

Maharashtra Cabinet approves 10% Maratha quota, tables bill in Assembly

The Shinde government will introduce the Bill at the one-day special session of the Assembly on Tuesday.

The Eknath Shinde cabinet in Maharashtra has approved a draft bill to reserve 10% seats in educational institutions and government jobs for Marathas. This has been a long-standing demand of the community. The Backward Class Commission recommended the quota, even though it exceeds the 50% cap set by the Supreme Court. The report suggested an exception for the socially and educationally backward community. The government will introduce the Bill at the one-day special session of the Assembly on Tuesday.
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Maharashtra State Socially and Educationally Backward Act 2024 reserves 10% seats in educational institutions and government jobs for the Maratha community.

Maharashtra Assembly passes Maratha Reservation Bill

 Maharashtra State Socially and Educationally Backward Act 2024 reserves 10% seats in educational institutions and government jobs for the Maratha community. 

Maharashtra State Socially and Educationally Backward Act 2024 reserves 10% seats in educational institutions and government jobs for the Maratha community.

Maharashtra Assembly, in a day-long special session on Tuesday, passed a bill granting 10 per cent reservation for the Maratha community in educational institutions and government jobs.&nbsp;
The Maharashtra State Socially and Educationally Backward Act 2024 will be reviewed 10 years after the reservation comes into effect.&nbsp;
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led cabinet, earlier, accepted a report by the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission recommending the reservation, after a socioeconomic survey of nearly 2.5 crore families.
One of the key findings in the bill tabled by CM Shinde underscores that the population of the Maratha community in the state is 28 per cent.
Out of the total Maratha families that are below poverty line, 21.22 per cent hold the yellow ration cards. It is higher than the state's average of 17.4 per cent.
The state government's survey undertaken between January and February this year also found that 84 per cent of the Maratha community families do not fall under the progressed category, hence they are eligible for reservation as per the Indra Sawhney case, as per the bill Out of total farmers' suicides in Maharashtra, 94 per cent are from Maratha families, the bill noted.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde turned 60 on Feb 9. His pictures were displayed at New York's Times Square and now a video of the same is doing rounds on the internet

Birthday of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde celebrated in New York's Times Square, internet users react

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde turned 60 on Feb 9. His pictures were displayed at New York's Times Square and now a video of the same is doing rounds on the internet

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde turned 60 on February 9. On his birthday, his pictures were displayed at the famous Times Square in New York to mark the leader's birthday. A video of the slideshow of pictures that were seen in Times Square are now doing rounds on the internet.&nbsp;
As social media users came across this video, they reacted to this by saying, 'Ohh. Local for Global!!'&nbsp;
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended wishes to Maharashtra CM Shinde and said, "Birthday wishes to the dynamic and industrious Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde Ji. He has made a mark for his grassroots level connect and hardworking nature. He is working to take the state to new heights. Praying for his long and healthy life."
CM Shinde also celebrated his birthday in Nashik.&nbsp;
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Maharashtra Assembly Speaker has ruled that CM EKnath Shinde's faction is the real Shiv Sena. This comes as a major blow to former CM Uddhav Thackeray-led faction.

Sena vs Sena row | Eknath Shinde faction is real Shiv Sena: Speaker

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker has ruled that CM EKnath Shinde's faction is the real Shiv Sena. This comes as a major blow to former CM Uddhav Thackeray-led faction.

In a major disappointment for Maharashtra's former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on January 10 held incumbent CM Eknath Shinde's faction as the real Shiv Sena.
Announcing the ruling, Narwekar said that Thackeray did not have the support of majority and had no power to remove Shinde.
The Speaker rejected Uddhav's plea to consider the party's 2018 constitution. He said that the constitution provided by Election Commission of India is the relevant one to determine which faction is the real political party.
"The 2018 amended constitution of Shiv Sena cannot be considered as valid as it's not in the records of the Election Commission of India. As per Supreme Court orders, I can not delve into any other factor on which the constitution is valid. As per records, I am relying on the 1999 constitution of Shiv Sena as the valid constitution," said the Speaker.
Ruling in favour of the Shinde faction, Narwekar said that the decision of majority is the party's will.
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The decision came after violent incidents by protesters demanding Maratha reservation were reported in the last few days

Marathas will be given reservation: Maharashtra CM

Marathas will be given reservation: Maharashtra CM
Shinde: Maratha reservation without touching quota of others
Decision after Maratha quota stir turned violent in&nbsp;last few days

The decision came after violent incidents by protesters demanding Maratha reservation were reported in the last few days

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said the all-party meeting held earlier in the day decided that reservation should be given to the Maratha community without tampering with the existing quotas of other communities in the state.
Speaking to reporters here, Shinde also appealed to activist Manoj Jarange, who is on hunger strike for the Maratha reservation since October 25, to call off his fast and give the government some time.
&ldquo;It was decided unanimously at the all-party meeting that the state should make efforts for securing Maratha reservation without touching the existing quotas of other communities. I appeal and request Manoj Jarange to withdraw his fast and cooperate with the government. The state needs some time to prepare for the curative petition filed in the Supreme Court,&rdquo; Shinde said.
The government is working on two fronts -- issuing Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas from Marathwada (so that they can avail of OBC reservation) and preparing an error-free submission as part of the curative petition filed in the apex court, he said.
&ldquo;The all-party meeting also expressed its disappointment over the violent incidents reported in the last few days. Such violent acts would be a blot on the Maratha community's agitation for reservation. The state government needs some time to prepare a submission that will pass the legal test,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;The state government is making honest efforts so that the Maratha community gets reservation benefits. The backward class commission is working on a war footing. The reservation given by the government when Devendra Fadnavis was chief minister was upheld by the Bombay High Court but struck down by the Supreme Court on the grounds of some errors. We want to avoid a repetition of this situation,&rdquo; Shinde added.
Making an appeal to Jarange, the chief minister said he should trust the government's efforts. "Because of some violent incidents, the common man should not have any safety concerns. The entire Maratha community should support the state government,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;

Can't reinstate Thackeray as CM as he resigned voluntarily: SC

Maharashtra tussle: SC says Governor erred, but court can't reinstate Uddhav Thackeray as CM

Supreme Court judgment on Shinde vs Thackeray tussle Governor erred in concluding that Thackeray had lost majority: SC Can't reinstate Thackeray as CM as he resigned voluntarily: SC

The judges also said that the Assembly Speaker's decision to appoint Bharat Gogawale of the Shinde faction as the whip of Shiv Sena was "illegal".

The Supreme Court on May 11, 2023, delivered its judgment on the heated political battle between former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, and his friend-turned-foe Eknath Shinda, the current CM.
The top court said that after Shinde and his camp rebelled against Thackeray, the Maharashtra Governor was not justified in calling upon then-CM Uddhav to prove a majority in the Assembly in June 2022.
The judges also said that the Assembly Speaker's decision to appoint Bharat Gogawale of the Shinde faction as the whip of Shiv Sena was "illegal".
The court added that it cannot rule on Uddhav's plea to be restored as CM since he tendered his resignation voluntarily.
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Adsul said Shinde would soon visit the national capital to announce the office-bearers of the party's Delhi unit.

Eknath Shinde launches Delhi unit of Shiva Sena, to visit soon

Eknath Shinde launches Delhi unit of Shiv Sena, to visit soon

Adsul said Shinde would soon visit the national capital to announce the office-bearers of the party's Delhi unit.

The Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Sunday launched its Delhi unit and vowed to implement the 'Maharashtra model' of development in the national capital.
Shiv Sena senior leaders Anandrao Adsul and Anshumman Joshi inducted several leaders into the party fold, asserting that the outfit would bat for the rights of the "sons of the soil" and root out corruption in the national capital.
Adsul said Shinde would soon visit the national capital to announce the office-bearers of the party's Delhi unit.

Sanjay Raut added that Shinde has failed to deliver what BJP expected of him.&nbsp;

BJP doesn't want Eknath Shinde to continue as chief minister: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has claimed that the BJP does not want Eknath Shinde to continue as the chief minister of Maharashtra.

Sanjay Raut added that Shinde has failed to deliver what BJP expected of him.&nbsp;

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has claimed that the BJP does not want Eknath Shinde to continue as the chief minister of Maharashtra.
Raut claimed that plans are already being made in Delhi to remove Shinde as the BJP has realised that the Maharashtra government is harming the party.
He added that Shinde has failed to deliver what BJP expected of him.&nbsp;
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Accompanied by a large number of Shiv Sainiks, Shinde also held roadshow in Ayodhya before visiting the temple.

Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis pray at Ram Temple, hold roadshow in Ayodhya

There was a massive show of strength by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis as they visited and prayed at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. 

Accompanied by a large number of Shiv Sainiks, Shinde also held roadshow in Ayodhya before visiting the temple.

There was a massive show of strength by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis as they visited and prayed at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.&nbsp;
Accompanied by a large number of Shiv Sainiks, Shinde also held roadshow in the city before visiting the temple. This is the first visit of Shinde to Ayodhya after being sworn in as the chief minister of Maharashtra in June last year.
Thousands of Shiv Sainiks have also reached the city and almost all hotels, guest houses and dharamshalas in the temple town have been booked to accommodate Shiv Sena ministers, MPs and MLAs.
The Shiv Sena is planning to highlight Shinde's visit to Ayodhya across the country.
Earlier, Shinde had visited Ayodhya as a Shiv Sena leader on November 25, 2018, a year before the Supreme Court announced the verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute.
He also visited Ayodhya in March 2020 and June last year.
Talking about his visit to Ayodhya for the first time after becoming the chief minister, Shinde said he was happy and satisfied to see the atmosphere here.
He expressed his gratitude to Uttar Pradesh ministers and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, whom he will be meeting later in the day in Lucknow.
Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray wanted to see a grand Ram temple come up in Ayodhya, Shinde had said.&nbsp;
(with PTI inputs)

Rahul Gandhi should be 'booked' for 'insulting' national icons: Shiva Sena 

&ldquo;He should also be booked for insulting national icons like Veer Savarkar and defaming the country abroad (a reference to Gandhi&rsquo;s recent comments at Cambridge University which has stoked controversy),&rdquo; Mhatre said.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Thursday welcomed the conviction of Rahul Gandhi for his remarks over Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s surname and said he should also be booked for &ldquo;insulting&rdquo; national icons like V D Savarkar and &ldquo;defaming&rdquo; the country abroad.
&ldquo;He should also be booked for insulting national icons like Veer Savarkar and defaming the country abroad (a reference to Gandhi&rsquo;s recent comments at Cambridge University which has stoked controversy),&rdquo; Mhatre said.
A court in Surat in Gujarat on Thursday sentenced Gandhi to two years in jail in a 2019 criminal defamation case filed against him over his Modi surname remarks.

The apex court remarked that "difference of opinion among MLAs within a party can't be sufficient ground for the governor to call for the floor test.

SC criticises Maharashtra Governor's actions in Sena dispute

The Supreme Court has criticised Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari for his role in the dispute between the two factions of the Shiv Sena. 

The apex court remarked that "difference of opinion among MLAs within a party can't be sufficient ground for the governor to call for the floor test.

The Supreme Court has criticised Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari for the manner in which he intervened in the dispute between the two factions of the Shiv Sena. The apex court remarked that "difference of opinion among MLAs within a party can be on any ground like payment of development fund or deviation from party ethos but can that be a sufficient ground for the governor to call for the floor test? Governor cannot lend his office to effectuate a particular result. Calling for a trust vote will lead to toppling of elected government."
It further said that the Governor's action should not precipitate the matter. His decisions could end up toppling a govt and it would be a sad spectacle for democracy.&nbsp;
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A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud was taking forward the hearing on the events that unfolded during the June 2022 Maharashtra political crisis triggered by a revolt in the then-undivided Shiv Sena by MLAs loyal to Eknath Shinde.
(with PTI inputs)

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