BJP Slams Thackeray Govt Over OBC Reservation In Civic Polls Issue: Maharashtra
BJP MLAs created ruckus over OBC reservation bill in the local bodies election, during the Maharashtra Assembly session. Taking a dig at the Uddhav Thackeray led Government, the former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis asked the Maharashtra CM to hold discussion over the OBCs reservation, and said, until the matter is resolved, there should't be civic polls. Meanwhile, Thackeray is expected to discuss the OBC reservation, during a state… read-more
Tags: obc reservation quota, Civic Polls, Maharashtra Government, CM Uddhav Thackeray, Devendra Fadnavis
Courtesy: ANI
BJP Received Rs 20 Crores From Mumbai Blast Accused: NCP MLA Gote
Anil Gote, NCP MLA and former BJP MLA said that in 2014 former CM Devendra Fadnavis got Rs 20 crores from RKW Developers Ltd, alleged with late Iqbal Memon, a former confidant of don Dawood Ibrahim. Gote said in 2014-2015, BJP received Rs 10 crore from RKW and another Rs 10 crores from other real estate. NCP MLA Gote has filed a complaint with the ED against BJP and Fadnavis.
Tags: BJP, Mumbai, MLA Anil Gote, Devendra Fadnavis, Dawood Ibrahim
Courtesy: ANI
Utpal Parrikar To Contest As Independent Candidate: Goa Assembly Elections
Utpal Parrikar, former Goa CM late Manohar Parrikar's son announced to contest from Panaji Assembly constituency as an independent candidate. On January 21, he addressed a press conference and said, he will resign from the BJP. The developments came after the BJP left him in the first MLA candidate list and denied him Panaji ticket. Moreover, Devendra Fadanvis said, they have offered Utpal two other seats and talks are uunderway.
Tags: Utpal Parrikar, Goa assembly election 2022, Panaji, BJP, Devendra Fadnavis
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Maha: Ex-CM Fadnavis' 22-Yr-Old Nephew Gets Vaccine Jab, Sparks Row
Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis is being criticised heavily after his 22-year-old nephew Tanmay Fadnavis shared a picture of himself getting COVID-19 vaccine. Soon after the picture was posted, Congress leader Nitin Raut demanded a probe saying that how can a BJP leader's relative get vaccinated when "eligible persons" are struggling for the same. However, Tanmay's grandmother supported the vaccination and questioned, "Is it a sin to… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra , Devendra Fadnavis, Tanmay Fadnavis, Covid-19 Vaccine
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Shiv Sena MLA Says To Put Coronavirus In Ex-Maha CM Fadnavis' Mouth
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has sparked a controversy after stating to put coronavirus in former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' mouth. Gaikwad made the statement while saying that Fadnavis and BJP were doing petty politics over the supply of Remdesivir injections to Maharashtra. He also accused the Centre of deliberately keeping Remdesivir away from Maharashtra. Meanwhile, BJP workers have staged a strong protest against the contentious… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra , BJP, Shiv Sena, Sanjay Gaikwad, Devendra Fadnavis, REMDESIVIR
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
Maharashtra Postpones MPSC Prelims Exam Amid Surging COVID-19 Cases
Amidst increasing COVID-19 cases, the Maharashtra Public Service Commission prelims has again been postponed, against its earlier scheduled date on March 14. Supposed to be held in April 2020, the deferment decision was announced by the Relief and Rehabilitation Department by circular. Besides, several members of Congress, NCP as well as BJP expressed their discontentment towards the move. Moreover, ex-Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis wanted… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra , Devendra Fadnavis, NCP, BJP, MPSC, Indian National Congress
Courtesy: NDTV
Saving 5-Month-Old, Centre Waives Off Rs 6 Cr On Imported Medicine
Making treatment of 5-year-old Teera Kamat affordable, the central government has agreed to waive import duty and GST worth Rs 6 crore on her medicines. The Mumbai-based girl, reportedly, suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, treatment of which lies in Zolgensma medicine that costs Rs 16 crore. Earlier, former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis had written to the Centre for the waiver after Teera's parents had requested on social media for… read-more
Tags: Government of India, Devendra Fadnavis, Teera Kamat, Mumbai, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Zolgensma
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
Shiv Sena Launches Protest Against Rising Fuel, Gas Price In Mumbai
Maharashtra's ruling party Shiv Sena launched a potential state-wide protest against a hike in petrol and cooking gas costs in Mumbai on February 5. Reportedly, Mumbai's Parbhani has the highest petrol price of Rs 96/litre. Shiv Sena's Ashish Chemburkar has threatened the protests would intensify if the Centre does not take any action. Meanwhile, ex-CM Devendra Fadnavis advised the state to lower its fuel tax to recede the prices.
Tags: BJP, Shiv Sena, Ashish Chemburkar, Devendra Fadnavis, Petrol
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
'Karachi' Sweets Controversy Alive After Fadnavis' Statement Over Karachi
Following the Karachi Sweets controversy, former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has stated about Karachi being under Indian Territory on November 21. Fadnavis said, "We believe in Akhand Bharat. We also believe that Karachi will be a part of India one day." Meanwhile, Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut has clarified that renaming the shop was not the party's stance after a minister urged to remove the word 'Karachi' from the renowned bakery.
… read-moreTags: Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena, Sanjay Raut
Courtesy: The Times of India
Maharashtra: Former CM Devendra Fadnavis Tests COVID Positive
Former CM of Maharashtra and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis declared that he has tested positive for Covid-19. He said, "Since the lockdown broke, I have been working everyday, but it seems like now God wants me to take a break". Fadnavis tweeted about his condition, saying that he is undergoing treatment and is under supervision. Fadnavis is in charge of the BJP polls in Bihar Assembly Elections.
Tags: Devendra Fadnavis, BJP, Covid-19
Courtesy: Hindustan Times