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Ravindra Waikar should be stopped from taking oath as LS member: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut called for Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Waikar to be prevented from taking oath as Lok Sabha member due to suspicion surrounding his victory by a thin margin of 48 votes. A case is registered against Waikar's brother-in-law for allegedly using a mobile phone at a counting centre. Raut raised concerns about potential tampering and urged for investigation before Waikar assumes office.
Parliament security breach case: Delhi Police files chargesheet against six accused
The Special Cell of Delhi police files a 1000-page chargesheet in the Parliament security breach case. The case involves six accused individuals who are in judicial custody. The investigation was transferred to the Counter Intelligence Unit.
Delhi Police begin probe against three people trying to enter Parliament with fake documents
The identity card of the third apprehended persons Soyab showed him to be a resident of Hapur in Uttar Pradesh. The FIR states that the trio had showed the identity cards while trying to get entry into the Parliament Complex on a casual entry pass.
2023 Parliament security breach: Delhi LG grants sanction to prosecute 6 accused under UAPA
Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena granted prosecution sanction under UAPA for six persons involved in the Parliament security breach incident.
Why NDA's seat tally relies on 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra
With 48 seats, Maharashtra ranks second only to Uttar Pradesh. The BJP-led alliance clinched 42 seats in 2014 and 41 in 2019, contributing significantly to the party's majority in the Lok Sabha. However, this time around, the BJP is bracing for a challenging battle, with party insiders predicting a more modest outcome of 30-32 seats in an optimistic scenario.
Shiv Sena leader Shishir Shinde seeks action against MP of own party for allegedly hurting its interests
"He (Kirtikar) should not act in a way that will hurt the party or lead to confusion among people. This is my firm opinion," he added. Kirtikar had said that CM Shinde had offered his son Amol to make him an MLC and invited him to the party. "He refused as he is a loyalist. I don't think that I have violated the party discipline," Shishir Shinde said.
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It's Sena vs Sena battle in three out of six Lok Sabha seats in Mumbai
Battle lines have been drawn in six parliamentary constituencies in Mumbai, where Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Uddhav Thackeray led outfit will battle it out in three seats. While two seats will witness fights between the traditional rivals - the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, in one seat the Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP will fight it out.
Voted for son Amol, disapproved of husband's decision to join Shinde camp: MP Gajanan Kirtikar's wife Meghana
Meghana, wife of Shiv Sena MP Gajanan Kirtikar, expressed disapproval of his decision to join Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's party, instead voting for their son Amol, a Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate in Mumbai North West. Gajanan sided with Shinde in the party split, while Amol remained loyal to Uddhav Thackeray. Meghana, Gajanan, and their daughter voted, with Meghana stating her support for Amol.
Lok Sabha polls: Prestige battle for Ajit Pawar as he makes Shirur personal
Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil, who was with Eknath Shinde faction of Sena, joined the NCP (Ajit faction) when he realised that the Shirur seat was given to the Ajit camp. Ajit has, so far, held close to a dozen rallies in the constituency. "Within two years after winning the elections, he came to me and said that he is a celebrity and that he needs to work again as he had financial issues and he wants to resign as an MP. I told him how he could resign so soon as people would be very angry," said Ajit in one of his speeches. Ajit claimed that Kolhe abandoned the constituency after winning it.
11 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra to vote on May 13 in 4th phase; Danve, Pankaja, Kolhe in fray
The 11 constituencies - Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Raver, Jalna, Aurangabad, Maval, Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar, Shirdi and Beed - are spread across the central Marathwada as well as northern and western regions of the state. Voting will take place from 7 am to 6 pm at 23,284 polling centres, according to data provided by the office of the state's chief electoral officer.
In Maharashtra, oppn faces toilet, khichdi and other cases
Opposition in Maharashtra faces law enforcement actions. BJP denies political targeting. Candidates like Amol Kirtikar and Sudhakar Badgujar received notices. Sharad Pawar's faction also under probe. Allegations of tactics to target political rivals during elections.
Supriya Sule, sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar file nominations for Baramati LS seat
Congress leaders Balasaheb Thorat and Vishwajeet Kadam, among others, were present when Sule filed the nomination papers. Sule, the sitting MP from Baramati and daughter of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, is pitted against Sunetra Pawar, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Ajit Pawar.
LS polls: Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) fields Shashikant Shinde from Satara LS seat
The National Congress Party (NCP) has announced MLC Shashikant Shinde as its candidate for the Satara Lok Sabha seat and Shriram Patil as its candidate for Raver parliamentary constituency in Maharashtra. Prithviraj Chavan, a former Congress leader, was being discussed after Shrinivas Patil declined to seek re-election due to health reasons. The NCP has named candidates for nine out of 10 seats it will contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Shinde-led Sena drops two MPs; fields Rajashree Patil in Yavatmal, Kohlikar in Hingoli
Shiv Sena makes significant changes in Lok Sabha candidates across Maharashtra, dropping MPs and introducing new faces. The party navigates ally opposition and potential family rivalries to finalize its lineup for the upcoming elections.
'Hero No. 1' Govinda may be fielded by Shinde Shiv Sena from Mumbai North West seat
Bollywood actor Govinda is considering a return to politics, eyeing the North-West Mumbai Lok Sabha seat on the Shiv Sena ticket. Reports indicate a recent meeting between Govinda and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, fueling speculation. Govinda previously won the Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat in 2004 under the Congress banner but later left the party.
Names of Mahayuti alliance nominees will be declared on March 28: Ajit Pawar
The BJP has so far declared candidates for 23 seats in Maharashtra. However, allies Shiv Sena, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP have not yet officially declared their nominees. Speaking to reporters after chairing a meeting of NCP MLAs in Pune, Pawar also hinted that his wife Sunetra Pawar would be fielded from the Baramati constituency.
Parliament security breach case: Police move court seeking more time to conclude probe
The Delhi Police moved a court here on Thursday seeking more time to complete its investigation in the Parliament security breach case, saying certain reports are awaited and the digital data is voluminous. The city police requested Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur to grant three more months to it for concluding the investigation in the matter.
Friction between judiciary, executive good for checks and balances: Ex-SC judge S K Kaul
Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul highlighted the importance of a little friction between the judiciary and the executive to maintain checks and balances in a democracy. Speaking at an event to confer the Sansad Ratna Awards on parliamentarians, Justice Kaul emphasized the role of the judiciary in ensuring checks and balances, especially in a democracy where governments often have less than 50% of the votes. The awards were given to parliamentarians and committees for their outstanding performance in the 17th Lok Sabha.
Parliament security breach: Court to hear bail plea of accused on Jan 16
Delhi court has selected January 16 for hearing arguments on the bail application of Neelam Azad, arrested in the Parliament security breach case. All six accused are currently in police custody.
Parliament security breach: HC agrees to list on Friday plea against providing FIR copy to accused
In a major security breach on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack on December 13, two of the accused -- Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D -- jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery during Zero Hour, released yellow gas from canisters and shouted slogans before being overpowered by some MPs.
Parliament security breach: Neelam, Amol, Manoranjan & Sagar; common people who shook the nation
Now that all four individuals who were involved in Parliament security breach, are behind bars, the one question that has been on everybody's mind is: What was the motive behind the event that jolted the entire nation, and why did these common individuals choose to take this drastic step that could jeopardize their future forever?
Shinde meets Modi second time in five days
Maharashtra's chief minister Eknath Shinde has met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the second time in five days amidst rumours of unease in his Shiv Sena party since the NCP faction, led by Ajit Pawar, was included in the government. Amol Mitkari, a legislative council member who is close to Ajit Pawar, stated that the NCP leader would take oath as the chief minister soon.
Ajit Pawar effect: After 51 years, Maharashtra sees more than 200 MLAs of various parties supporting government
For the first time in 51 years, the number of MLAs supporting the Maharashtra government has reached around 200. This exceeds the last instance in 1972 when all 222 legislators were from the Congress party. The exact number of MLAs supporting Ajit Pawar, the newly appointed deputy chief minister, is unknown, but it is speculated that 36 MLAs are backing him.
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