MAHARASHTRA DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER
Third Eye: Straight to sixth floor, ECI to Education Ministry travel and now, a case of communication gap
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde comments on Uddhav Thackeray and Devendra Fadnavis sharing a lift, sparking speculation. Shinde hints at potential challenges reaching the sixth floor. The incident occurred in the state assembly last week.
"Did a lot of work," says Maharashtra CM Shinde on completion of 2 years of Mahayuti government
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised the Mahayuti coalition government for its achievements over the past two years, particularly in infrastructure projects. He commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development efforts, asserting that Modi's decade of work surpasses what Congress achieved in 50-60 years. Shinde emphasized Maharashtra's support for Modi's vision, expressing confidence that India will become a global economic power during Modi's third term, aiming for a $500 trillion economy and continued global influence.
'Now India talks and the world listens…PM Modi's hard work': Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
Taking a jibe at the Congress party, Shinde said that with the amount of work PM Modi had done in the past 10 years, Congress couldn't even reach that level in 50-60 years. CM Shinde lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his developmental work and stressed th...
Maharashtra govt announces pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens from all religions
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana' on Saturday, a pilgrimage scheme aimed at senior citizens of all religions. The scheme is intended to assist elderly individuals who face challenges in visiting pilgrimage sites due to financial constraints, lack of companionship, or other limitations. Shinde made this announcement while responding to a calling attention notice raised by Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik in the state legislative assembly.
Assam Chief Minister criticizes Deputy Commissioner for extravagant lunch at Cabinet meeting
The lunch menu included plain rice, jeera rice, pulao, mutton curry, special fish curry, fried fish, small fish cooked with ginger, mixed lentil soup, fried small potatoes, fried brinjal, mashed potatoes with mustard oil, sesame seed chutney, pickle, sweet yogurt, and gulab jamun, among 22 other items. Cabinet meetings in Assam are held in different locations by rotation.
DK Shivakumar warns against statements to media amid growing calls for adding more DY CM posts
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attempted to suppress the discussion on expanding the number of deputy CM positions, stating that those vying for the role would find no resolution by airing their demands through the media. He highlighted that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had cautioned ministers against exacerbating the ongoing debate with public statements, Shivakumar disclosed on Thursday.
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D K Shivakumar mocks demand for three more Deputy Chief Ministers in Karnataka
Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar dismissed calls for three more Deputy Chief Ministers, urging ministers to seek solutions from the high command rather than discussing it in the media. Some ministers advocate for diverse community representation in the deputy CM posts. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reportedly advised against public statements on the issue. Shivakumar's supporters are backing him for the Chief Minister post, amid speculation and internal party dynamics.
D K Shivakumar rules out contesting in Channapatna bypoll
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has decided not to contest in the Channapatna bypoll, questioning the need for bye-elections in Kanakapura. He expressed his commitment to his current constituency and emphasized the importance of people's support in his political career, amidst speculations and criticisms from various political figures.
Arunachal Pradesh: Pema Khandu allocates portfolios to newly inducted ministers
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu distributed portfolios among his council of ministers on Saturday. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein will handle Finance, Planning and Investment, Tax & Excise, State Lotteries, Economics & Statistics, Power, and Non-Conventional Energy Resources. Mama Natung received the Home portfolio, Inter-state Border Affairs, Public Health Engineering & Water Supply, and Indigenous Affairs. Khandu will oversee unassigned departments.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Dy CMs Fadnavis and Pawar rode in vintage car with wrong registration number, record shows
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy CMs, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, rode in a 1930 Rolls-Royce car to inspect the Mumbai coastal road. The car, lent by Raymond Group chairman Gautam Singhania, had the license plate number MHO4 JU4733. However, the correct registration number is MHO4 JV4733, according to sources.
Andhra Cabinet: CM Chandrababu Naidu names Pawan Kalyan as deputy, Nara Lokesh gets IT
Pawan Kalyan, the Pithapuram MLA, is widely credited with stitching the NDA alliance of TDP, BJP and Janasena together, which swept up 164 of the 175 Assembly seats in the state and 21 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, in the process routing the incumbent YSRCP government which was led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Chowna Mein takes oath as Deputy CM of Arunachal for 2nd consecutive term
Chowna Mein and Pema Khandu took oath as Deputy Chief Minister and Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, respectively. Lieutenant General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik administered the oath of office to the ministers.
Home Minister Amit Shah, Chiranjeevi refer to Pawan Kalyan as 'Deputy Chief Minister'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Telugu cinema superstar Chiranjeevi congratulated Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan on his new role as Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in separate social media posts on Wednesday. Pawan Kalyan took the oath of office in Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's cabinet. Shah expressed confidence that the NDA government will bring prosperity to Andhra Pradesh, while Chiranjeevi wished the new cabinet success and emphasized his belief in their potential to drive the state's all-round development.
Pawan Kalyan: PM Modi calls him 'aandhi' as he garners tsunami of votes for NDA in Andhra
Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan played a pivotal role in the recent Andhra Pradesh elections, leading the NDA alliance to a landslide victory with 164 out of 175 assembly seats and 21 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats. His efforts in stitching the alliance together earned him praise, with expectations that he will be appointed Deputy Chief Minister. Kalyan, the founder of Janasena party, began his political journey with Praja Rajyam but later founded Janasena in 2014. His impact on the 2024 polls was significant, contributing to the alliance's success.
North-bound arm of Mumbai coastal road inaugurated
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar rode a vintage Rolls Royce car to mark the formal inauguration.
NCP's Praful Patel given 'demotion' in Modi Cabinet, says remedial measures being undertaken
Senior National Congress Party (NCP) member Praful Patel expressed reluctance over being offered a Minister of State with independent charge position in the upcoming NDA cabinet led by BJP's Narendra Modi. Patel cited his prior experience as a Cabinet Minister, deeming the offer a demotion. BJP assured remedial action soon, Patel said.
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis likely to meet Amit Shah, PM Modi as he indicates plan to quit the post
Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis is likely to meet with home minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Fadnavis wants to resign from his post and focus on working for the party full-time after the BJP's poor performance in the Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls. Despite efforts from his supporters to convince him otherwise, Fadnavis remains firm in his decision. He believes that the BJP could still come to power in the upcoming assembly polls.
After missing NDA meet, Ajit Pawar chairs review of NCP's performance in Lok Sabha polls
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar met with Nationalist Congress Party leaders to assess the Lok Sabha election results and party performance. The NCP won only one seat in the state, Raigad. Pawar's wife lost to MP Supriya Sule in the Baramati seat. In July, Pawar joined the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena, causing a split in the NCP.
NCP wins three Assembly seats in Arunachal; significant step to regain national status, says Patel
The Ajit Pawar-led NCP won three seats in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly polls. Newly elected MLAs Nikil Kamin, Likha Soni, and Toku Tatum are set to contribute to the state's development.
Maharashtra attracts highest FDI for second consecutive year: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state has attracted the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) in India for the second consecutive year. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Maharashtra received FDI worth Rs 1,25,101 crore in 2023-24, surpassing Gujarat and Karnataka.
Maharashtra dy CM Devendra Fadnavis calls Pune car accident 'disturbing', meets Police to discuss future course of action
Maharashtra Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "The incident that happened in Pune where two youths died is disturbing. I took a meeting with the police officials and took stock of what has happened till now and what action will be taken..."
Pune Porsche accident: 'Why not ask truck and bus drivers to write essay': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
Reacting to the recent accident in Pune which claimed two lives, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fostering a divided India, where justice itself seems to be contingent upon wealth. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed shock and surprise over the Juvenile Justice Board taking a lenient view of the Pune car crash involving a minor boy who fatally knocked down two motorbike-borne IT professionals with his speeding luxury vehicle.
Fadnavis urges EC to look into complaints of slow voting in Mumbai
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis urged the Election Commission to address concerns over sluggish voting in Mumbai during ongoing polling for 13 Lok Sabha seats, including six in Mumbai. By 1 pm, turnout in Mumbai ranged from 24.46% to 28.82%. Fadnavis emphasized the need for a smoother voting process, urging EC to engage with district collectors and ensure voter convenience
PM Modi begins roadshow in Mumbai, huge crowd greets him
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off a grand campaign roadshow in Mumbai to rally support for BJP candidates in the Lok Sabha polls. The roadshow started from Ashok Silk Mills in Ghatkopar (West) and will end at Prashavnath Chowk in Ghatkopar (East), passing through various locations. Thousands of enthusiastic supporters lined the route, waving BJP flags and chanting slogans. People dressed in traditional attire welcomed Modi, thanking him for fulfilling the dream of a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, and BJP candidates Mihir Kotecha and Ujjwal Nikam were also present.
Maratha community will teach Mahayuti govt a lesson: Quota activist Manoj Jarange
Maratha community's discontent with the government's denial of reservations intensifies as elections near. Activist Manoj Jarange criticizes leaders and warns of consequences, signaling potential political action if demands remain unmet.
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