MUMBAI CONGRESS
Congress promises action after cross-voting in MLC polls
Several Congress MLAs in Maharashtra cross voted during MLC polls, causing the defeat of an MVA-supported candidate. Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole claimed the MLAs fell into a 'trap' set by the party. This is the second incident of cross voting in the state, raising concerns within the party leadership.
MP: BJP's Kamlesh Shah defeats Congress challenger in Amarwara assembly seat bypoll
In a closely contested bypoll, BJP's Kamlesh Shah emerged victorious in Madhya Pradesh's Amarwara (ST) assembly constituency, defeating Congress rival Dheeran Shah Invati by 3,027 votes. This marks BJP's first win in Amarwara since 2008 and comes after Shah, a former Congress member, joined BJP earlier this year, triggering the election. The win bolsters BJP's presence in the state assembly, now holding 163 seats out of 230. Meanwhile, Congress has 63 seats, with one held by Bharat Adivasi Party and three vacancies.
Mamata Banerjee meets Uddhav, says NDA govt may not last long
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Mumbai and met with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray at his residence 'Matoshree' in Bandra. During a joint press conference, Banerjee remarked that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre is unstable and may not complete its term.
EC should be careful in assigning poll symbols to avoid confusion: Supriya Sule
Supriya Sule said a delegation of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) met the EC officials and requested them to address concerns about "confusing" symbols assigned during the recently-held Lok Sabha elections.
CM Shinde slams Patole, says Congress has no moral right to speak on corruption
Maharashtra CM criticizes Congress for corruption allegations during UPA rule. Claims of scams during Congress reign countered. Confidence in ruling alliance winning upcoming Legislative Council seats expressed.
Trouble brewing in Maharashtra Congress
Trouble brewing in Maharashtra Congress post Lok Sabha polls. 16 leaders seek meeting with Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss organisational framework and leadership change in Mumbai.
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Atal Setu cracks: MMRDA expects repair work to be completed by evening
The repair work by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is underway on the approach road connecting Atal Setu in Maharashtra's Mumbai.. Project Head Kailash Gantra said that the repair work will be completed by this evening.
Cracks on Mumbai's Atal Setu? Congress alleges corruption, BJP fires back
Named in tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the bridge's construction quality has now been called into question by the emergence of these defects. "I inspected this bridge with my colleagues to expose the corrupt practices of the government as part of the Congress party agitation. The matter is very serious and we demand that the Hon'ble High Court should take immediate notice and investigate the matter," Maharashtra Congress chief Patole said.
"Congress' long-term plan to create rift with help of lies": Maharashtra Dy CM on claims of Atal Setu cracks
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed allegations of structural danger to the Atal Setu as false claims by Congress. Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole had inspected cracks on the Mumbai-Trans Harbour Link, attributing them to corruption. Fadnavis clarified that the cracks were on an approach road, not the bridge itself, and were minor, requiring immediate repair. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) assured the public that the bridge is safe, and repair work would be completed within 24 hours without disrupting traffic.
MLC Polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest three seats, Congress one
The elections to four legislative council seats- Mumbai Graduates' constituency, Konkan Graduates' constituency, Mumbai Teachers' constituency and Nashik Teachers' constituency - became necessary as the terms of sitting members are expiring in July. Voting will be held on June 26 and results will be declared on July 1.
Piyush Goyal returns as Union minister in new avatar as 1st time Lok Sabha member
Piyush Goyal, 59, who has been a Rajya Sabha member since 2010, eloquently articulated the government's position on different occasions during debates on various issues in the Upper House of Parliament.
Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi not happy with ministers who failed to live up to expectations
Rahul Gandhi expressed displeasure with ministers' poor election results at the Congress office in Bengaluru. The high command sought a report on the election performance. AICC leaders identified issues in specific constituencies like Udupi-Chikmagalur and Belagavi.
No chance of Uddhav Thackeray going back to BJP-led NDA: Sharad Pawar NCP faction leader
The NCP (SP), the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress are constituents of the MVA, a state-level alliance, and they are also part of the INDIA bloc. "There is tremendous unrest among people about the state government," Patil said, hitting out at the Shiv Sena-led ruling coalition which also consists of the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP.
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.
Rajasthan leader of Opposition and Congress leader Tika Ram Jully injured in road accident
Rajasthan's Opposition leader Tika Ram Jully injured in road accident after collision with Nilgai near Bhandarej on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, taken to Dausa District Hospital for treatment.
Mallikarjun Kharge proves his sway in Hyderabad-Karnataka, but Cong fails to repeat its assembly show in Mumbai-Karnataka
Congress failed to replicate its success in the Lok Sabha elections in the Lingayat bastion of Mumbai-Karnataka, winning only one out of seven Lok Sabha seats. However, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's extensive campaigning in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region of the state seems to have worked for the party.
Maharashtra MLC polls: Congress declares candidate from Konkan Graduates' constituency
The Congress on Wednesday announced Ramesh Keer as its candidate from the Konkan Graduates' constituency in Maharashtra for the legislative council elections scheduled on June 26. The biennial elections to four state legislative council seats- Mumbai Graduates, Konkan Graduates, Mumbai Teachers and Nashik Teachers - became necessary as the terms of sitting members are expiring in July.
Seven out of 17 women candidates win LS polls in Maharashtra; four belong to Congress
Among the prominent winners is Supriya Sule, who won the Baramati seat for the fourth successive time by defeating Sunetra Pawar, the wife of her cousin and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The fight for the Baramati seat was being keenly watched as it was for the first time that two members of the Pawar family were fighting the polls against each other in their home turf.
BJP-led Mahayuti clinches seven out of 12 seats in Mumbai-Konkan belt
The Mumbai-Konkan coastal belt in Maharashtra favored the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, securing seven of 12 parliamentary seats. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde retained his hold in Thane and Kalyan constituencies, while Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena won three of four seats in Mumbai but lost in Raigad and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg.
Amid raining guarantees, BJP manages to limit Congress march in Karnataka
In the Karnataka elections, Congress saw a significant increase in seats but fell short of its target. BJP-JDS alliance dominated, with BJP winning 17 seats. Congress won nine seats, facing setbacks in key regions.
Sonia Gandhi, the quiet, binding force behind Congress and INDIA bloc
Sonia Gandhi, the influential leader of the Congress Party, played a key role in forming the opposition INDIA bloc. Despite her silence, she wielded significant power and strategically led the party during the elections.
Close fight being witnessed in at least six Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra
While the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has surged ahead of the ruling Mahayuti in the majority of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, according to the available trends, six constituencies are witnessing a tight race.
Lok Sabha elections: Two candidates fighting to represent 'real' Shiv Sena in Mumbai North West seat
The North West Mumbai Lok Sabha seat contest features candidates Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and Amol Kirtikar claiming to represent the 'real' Shiv Sena, with a notable absence of Jogeshwari East MLA Ravindra Waikar, also a key contender in the race.
Uddhav Thackeray, Congress blame ECI for 'slow voting'; BJP hits back
BJP, while admitting that voting was slow, slammed Thackeray for his charges. State electoral officer S Chockalingam in a statement said: "Due to overwhelming response in the morning hours, queues were seen at some polling booths. Special efforts...were taken to expedite the polling process..."
Lok Sabha polls: Dharavi redevelopment gives Sena (Shinde) upper hand
Dharavi, once Asia's largest slum, remains central to Mumbai's South Central parliamentary polls due to redevelopment plans. The Adani Group's bid to redevelop with 350 sq ft homes faces opposition from the Uddhav Thackeray faction, demanding 450 sq ft units. Residents express skepticism over promises, with conflicting views on the project's viability. Political factions vie for support, leveraging housing concerns and minority interests in the electoral battleground.
"Nakli Shiv Sena...," PM Modi slams Uddhav Thackeray, after BJP alleged Mumbai blast convict's presence in Sena campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, calling it "fake" and accusing it of campaigning with a convict from the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case for votes. Modi alleged that the Shiv Sena is aligning with criminals and using divisive language. He also attacked the Congress, claiming it is conspiring to "eliminate" the Hindu faith and accusing it of being anti-national. The Prime Minister's comments were made during a public meeting in Maharashtra's Nandurbar ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The voting for the fourth phase is scheduled for May 13, with results expected on June 4.
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