RAVINDRA WAIKAR
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.
"Now clean chit is left to be given to Dawood," says Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut
Waikar, his wife, and four close associates were implicated in a case registered by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The case involved the construction of a star hotel in Jogeshwari, located in Mumbai's western suburbs, allegedly involving manipulation of land use conditions.
Independent candidate moves HC against Shiv Sena candidate Waikar's LS win; alleges fraud
"Due to this incident, some serious concerns have been further raised about the transparency in the electoral process," Shah's plea said. It alleged certain close associates of Waikar, including his daughter, were present in the control room of the polling centre and were using their mobile phones, which is not permitted. The petition, which also sought for HC to call for the CCTV footage of the polling centre, will come up for hearing in due course of time.
'Ravindra Waikar was in Shiv Sena earlier but…': Sanjay Raut slams party worker on the EVM row
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says, "Ravindra Waikar was in Shiv Sena earlier but due to the fear of ED & CBI he left the party...He should first talk about the ED case against him. Why is that stopped? We have not raised a questi...
Shiv Sena-UBT to move court against Mumbai North West election results
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) plans to challenge the election result of Mumbai North West constituency in court, alleging that their candidate Amol Kirtikar won by more than 650 votes but was unfairly declared the loser in favor of Shiv Sena's Ravindra Waikar by Election Commission of India officials. Sena-UBT claims irregularities in the counting process, including the withholding of critical forms and CCTV footage.
Ensure complete transparency of EVMs or abolish them: Rahul Gandhi to EC
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questions the reliability of EVMs and demands transparency from the Election Commission to ensure fair electoral processes.
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Had polls been free and fair, BJP would have won only 40 LS seats: Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray claimed BJP would have won only 40 seats in Lok Sabha polls if held fairly, alleging fraud in Mumbai North West seat won by Shiv Sena's Ravindra Waikar against Amol Kirtikar, backed by Eknath Shinde.
EC lacks courage to show counting day CCTV footage of Mumbai North West seat: Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized the Election Commission of India for not releasing CCTV footage related to allegations of mobile phone usage by Mangesh Pandilkar, brother-in-law of winning candidate Ravindra Waikar, to unlock an EVM during counting in the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat.
Gaurav Gogoi asks EC to release data on EVMs found faulty in Lok Sabha polls
Gogoi's statement came a day after a fresh political row erupted over EVM tampering claims with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders citing a media report that alleged that a relative of the Shiv Sena candidate in Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency was found using a mobile phone "connected" to an electronic voting machine during the counting of votes on June 4.
Rahul Gandhi, Aaditya Thackeray should apologise for remarks based on news report over EVMs: Sanjay Nirupam
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam called for apologies from Rahul Gandhi and Aaditya Thackeray for spreading misinformation about EVM tampering based on a news report. The report alleged a relative of Shiv Sena candidate used a mobile phone to tamper with an EVM, which was dismissed as false by the returning officer. Nirupam demanded accountability from opposition leaders for amplifying the misinformation and expressed concerns over doubts raised about EVM tampering.
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.
'No OTP needed for unlocking EVMs': Mumbai North West Returning Officer rubbishes claims of a Mumbai daily
A poll official on Sunday said an EVM was a standalone system that does not need an OTP to unlock it. Vandana Suryavanshi, returning officer of Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency, was reacting to a report in Mid-day newspaper about a kin of Ravindra Waikar, the Shiv Sena candidate who emerged victorious there by a wafer thin margin of 48 votes, using a mobile phone connected to an EVM during vote counting on June 4.
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.
Will BJP's washing machine ever stop spinning in Maharashtra: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
The Congress accused the BJP of using a "washing machine" to import leaders in Maharashtra, including those facing anti-graft probes. The Congress posed questions about forest rights, construction worker deaths, and alleged corruption. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticised PM Modi's government for diluting Adivasis' forest rights and alleged that the Forest Rights Act progress was undone.
Uddhav Thackeray's close aide Ravindra Waikar joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Ravindra Waikar, a close aide of Uddhav Thackeray, has joined the Shiv Sena (shinde) in a move that could hurt the UBT faction. Waikar had business interests with the Thackeray family and was being probed by the Enforcement Directorate for constructing a hotel on a plot of land reserved by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for a garden.
"BJP won't be able to cross even 200 seats in 2024 elections": Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will contest from two places and win but his Bharatiya Janata Party and the NDA alliance will not cross even 200 seats.
ED raids Shiv Sena-UBT MLA Ravindra Waikar in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has searched the premises of Shiv Sena MLA Ravindra Waikar and his related entities in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the construction of a luxury hotel in Mumbai. The case stems from a Mumbai Police economic offences wing FIR, alleging illegal approval for the project.
Speaker supporting Eknath Shinde delay tactics: Thackeray Group
The first day of proceedings at the Maharashtra Speaker's office to decide on disqualification petitions of rival factions of the Shiv Sena began on a contentious note. The Uddhav Thackeray faction accused the Speaker of supporting the Shinde faction's delaying tactics. The Thackeray camp alleged that the Shinde group was trying to delay the process until the elections. The Thackeray group asked for the hearing to be completed within a week and is prepared to petition the Supreme Court if there is any further delay.
Rs 500-cr 'scam': Mumbai Police begins probe against Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Ravindra Waikar
As per BJP's allegation, Waikar obtained approval for construction of a 5-star hotel on a plot reserved for a garden illegally. He used his political ties to get this approval, causing a huge loss to the BMC. Waikar called Somaiya's claim baseless and claimed that he has all the documents of the said plot and no rule or law was violated.
Maharashtra Governor Koshyari refers Kirit Somaiya's BMC scam allegations to Lokayukta
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Friday addressed a press conference at the BJP party office in Dadar and said that acting on his complaint, Koshyari had asked the Lokayukta to probe the case. “I had met the governor on the issue and he has taken suomoto cognizance of it and, using his powers, has asked the Lokayukta to investigate the case.”
To avoid ''office of profit'' row, no perks for Ravindra Waikar, Arvind Sawant?
In a bid to avoid any controversy over the appointment of Shiv Sena MLA Ravindra Waikar and party MP Arvind Sawant to key posts with Cabinet rank, the Uddhav Thackeray-led government may issue a notification as per which they may not get perks and allowances for the posts.
Shiv Sena refutes Sanjay Nirupam allegations
Nirupam produced documents to prove that Uddhav’s wife Rashmi and Ravindra Waikar’s wife Manisha had bought hundreds of acres of land worth Rs 900 crore.
Sanjay Nirupam meets CM, gives clinching evidence against Ravindra Waikar
Mumbai Congress president Sanjay Nirupam today met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and handed over documents against Ravindra Waikar.
Rs 670 crore proposal for beautification historical forts in Maharashtra
Following an order of the Bombay High Court, work on removing encroachments from the two cave sites in Mumbai has begun, Waikar said.
Shiv Sena begins preparations for 2019 Maharashtra Assembly polls
The Shiv Sena has started its preparations for the 2019 Assembly polls apparently after its ambition of winning enough seats to rule Maharashtra alone in the 2014 state elections was not fulfilled.
Maharashtra government plans revamp of Mumbai chawls
A review meeting with officials of MHADA and the state's Revenue and Urban Development (UD) departments will be held in the first week of February.
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