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India Today
8 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Opposition in discomfort, all good in Mahayuti: Eknath Shinde on rift buzz
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said his frequent Delhi visits were no cause for heartburn for Mahayuti alliance partners BJP and NCP, but is leading to great discomfort among the opposition a video interview with PTI, Shinde said his frequent visits to the national capital were to resolve pending issues related to the development of Maharashtra, meet Shiv Sena MPs during sessions of Parliament and meet party leaders from other is nothing to worry about the Mahayuti, no cause for concern. It is the opposition parties that are at a great discomfort with my visits to Delhi," Shinde said. Opposition Shiv Sena-UBT and Congress have often targeted Shinde for his frequent visits to Delhi, contending that there were tensions between him and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis."Is it wrong to meet people who fulfilled the dreams of Balasaheb Thackeray by removing Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir or by building the Ram Temple in Ayodhya," said toppled Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of Shiv Sena-Congress and NCP, contending that Thackeray abandoned the principles of Hindutva espoused by Sena founder Balasaheb walked out with more than two-thirds of Sena MLAs and MPs in June 2022 and later earned the tag of 'real' Shiv Sena from the Election Commission."The opposition is at great discomfort whenever I visit my village or come to Delhi. But, I keep doing my work. They are free to think whatever they want. I do not come here without any work," he week, Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit said it was easy for the opposition Shiv Sena-UBT to criticise him for his Delhi visits, but they should realise they have joined hands with those who have insulted Balasaheb Thackeray by disenfranchising him for six years."The same Chief Election Commissioner (M S Gill) who took away Balasaheb's right to vote was rewarded by Congress by making him a minister in the UPA government," Shinde said."You (Shiv Sena-UBT) come to Delhi in your quest for power, we come here to pursue public welfare measures and bring development to Maharashtra. We are proud of it," the Shiv Sena chief said.- EndsMust Watch
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Teaser of Anurag Kashyaps Nishaanchi unveiled
Agency: ANI Last Updated: Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 8 (ANI): The teaser of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's film 'Nishaanchi' has been unveiled. The 1-minute 30-second video promises a desi entertainer packed with high-octane action scenes and loads of drama. The teaser opens with cheeky line 'Bina Bollywood, kauno zindagi kaise jiye?" (How can one live without Bollywood)?" and then introduces the film's characters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amazon MGM Studios India (@amazonmgmstudiosin) With the film, Balasaheb Thackeray's grandson Aaishvary Thackeray is making his acting debut. It also stars Vedika Pinto, Monika Panwar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and veteran actor Kumud Mishra in pivotal roles. Sharing the teaser, Kashyap on X wrote 'Tayyari kar di hai! Emosan ka tadka, actsan ka dhamaka, aur gulel, katta, gaadi, ghoda toh hai hi bhaiya (Preparations are done. A mix of emotions, action, slingshot, gun, and horse are already there.) (sic)."In the film, Aaishvary will be seen in a double role. He portrays brothers Babloo and Dabloo with differing personalities. The Amazon MGM Studios film is being produced by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh under the banner of Jar Pictures, in association with Flip Films. 'Nishaanchi' is scheduled to be released on September 19. (ANI) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Bullying non-Marathi speakers is wrong': Ramdas Athawale warns of action in Maharashtra; calls Uddhav, Raj Thackeray's stand ‘against Balasaheb's vision'
Minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale NEW DELHI: Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said that the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government will not tolerate incidents of "bullying" non-Marathi speakers in the state. 'Those who indulge in such bullying will be taught a lesson,' Athawale said at a press conference, adding that the approach of leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray on the issue is 'against Balasaheb Thackeray's vision.' 'I said that this is wrong. Knowing Marathi is fine. Telling them to learn Marathi is okay, but bullying them, slapping them, that is not right. Action has been taken by the police against those involved in such illegal actions, and our government will not allow such bullying,' Athawale stated. Criticising what he called 'wrong politics' in the name of Marathi, Athawale pointed out that Mumbai is the financial capital of India and home to people from across the country. 'It is not about opposing Hindi. There was a concern that teaching Hindi from first grade is not right. Balasaheb Thackeray founded the Shiv Sena so that Marathi people could get justice. However, what Uddhav and Raj Thackeray are doing is against Balasaheb Thackeray's vision. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AirSense 11 – Smart tech for deep sleep ResMed Buy Now Undo We also love Marathi. Bullying can be answered with bullying. In Maharashtra, there is Devendra Fadnavis's government and those who do such bullying will be taught a lesson,' he said. T he minister also underlined the contribution of non-Marathi people to Mumbai's growth. 'Major industrialists like Tata, Birla, Ambani and Adani have played a big role,' he said, adding that such incidents damage Mumbai's status. 'Around 60 per cent of people in Mumbai are non-Marathi. Of these, 80 per cent speak Marathi, but 20 per cent don't. Hindi is our national language. Our government will not allow such bullying,' Athawale asserted. Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Republican Party of India (A) chief said, 'It is my party's view that Modi should remain the prime minister till 2029. What RSS says about retiring at 75, I don't know. But under Modi's leadership, the government has come back... we need Modi as PM till 2029.' On the controversy over revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, Athawale said, 'There is a suspicion that Bangladeshi people may be living in Bihar with changed names. We should find out where they were born. If they were born in Bihar, there is no problem. But if they were born in Bangladesh and haven't taken citizenship, they should be removed from the voters' list.' On opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, Athawale said, 'Congress leader Rahul Gandhi can have his views. Anyone has the right to come to power in a democracy. The BJP was also once in opposition and came to power.'
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Business Standard
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Those bullying non-Marathi speakers will face action: Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday said that "bullying" non-Marathi speakers in Maharashtra is wrong and the Devendra Fadnavis government will not tolerate such incidents. "Those who indulge in such bullying will be taught a lesson," Athawale said, asserting that the stance of leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray on the issue is against Balasaheb Thackeray's vision. "I said that this is wrong. Knowing Marathi is fine. Telling them to learn Marathi is okay, but bullying them, slapping them, that is not right. Action has been taken by the police against those involved in such illegal actions, and "our government will not allow such bullying", the leader from Maharashtra said at a press conference here. He said that wrong politics is being done in the name of Marathi, noting that Mumbai is the financial capital of India and home to people from Rajasthan, Gujarat and many south India states. "It is not about opposing Hindi. There was a concern that teaching Hindi from first grade is not right. Balasaheb Thackeray founded the Shiv Sena so that Marathi people could get justice. "However, what Uddhav and Raj Thackeray are doing is against Balasaheb Thackeray's vision. We also love Marathi. Bullying can be answered with bullying. In Maharashtra, there is Devendra Fadnavis's government and those who do such bullying will be taught a lesson," the minister said. He said that non-Marathi people also contribute significantly to Mumbai's growth. "Major industrialists like Tata, Birla, Ambani and Adani have played a big role," he said, adding that such incidents damage Mumbai's status. The Union Minister said that "around 60 per cent of people in Mumbai are non-Marathi. Of these, 80 per cent speak Marathi, but 20 per cent don't. Hindi is our national language. Our government will not allow such bullying". Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the Republican Party of India (A) chief said that he should continue in the post till 2029. "It is my party's view that Modi should remain the prime minister till 2029. What RSS says about retiring at 75, I don't know. But under Modi's leadership, the government has come back... we need Modi as PM till 2029," he said. On the controversy over the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, Athawale said there should be an investigation to see if Bangladeshi nationals have enrolled in the voters' list with changed names. "There is a suspicion that Bangladeshi people may be living in Bihar with changed names. We should find out where they were born. "If they were born in Bihar, there is no problem. But if they were born in Bangladesh and haven't taken citizenship, they should be removed from the voters' list," he said. Athawale said it is a democratic right of opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi "to seek power". "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi can have his views. Anyone has the right to come to power in a democracy. The BJP was also once in opposition and came to power," he said, replying to queries on his party's history of switching alliances. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
" Meri Satak Gayi": Shiv Sena MLA Who Punched Canteen Staff Has "No Regrets"
Mumbai: Far from feeling apologetic about publicly assaulting a canteen staff over food quality, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad told NDTV that he had "no regrets" and that he was not just a lawmaker, but a "warrior" too. The MLA from Maharashtra's Buldhana has made headlines for a viral video that shows him kicking and punching a canteen staff at an MLA canteen in Mumbai. The legislator was upset over the quality of dal served to him. The video, which comes days after a video of an MNS leader's drunk son verbally abusing a woman went viral, has yet again raised questions on the high-handedness of elected representatives and whether political power gives the licence for such public conduct. When NDTV approached the MLA, he said the dal was "rotten". "I had asked for dal, rice and two chapatis. I started eating and threw up after a few morsels. I started feeling unwell. I went to the canteen. I did not even change. I went to the canteen and asked them to smell it and then said it's very bad. I called the manager, and he said it was not fit to eat. Over the past several years, I have told them to give me fresh food. Their chicken and egg stocks are days old. They are playing with the health of thousands of people every day. And when people complain, they don't listen," he said. NDTV then asked the MLA if such conduct suits an elected representative. "I am an MLA and a warrior, too. When someone chose not to understand despite repeated attempts, I used the language Balasaheb Thackeray taught us. I complained four times. Meri satak gayi (I lost it). I am a champion in judo, gymnastics and karate and wrestling. I can also use swords. I can do everything." When NDTV says such actions by a public figure may provoke people, he replied, "When the administration does not work despite complaints, what will people do? Won't they matter in their own hands? Should I say, 'you have served me rotten food, serve me food with insects tomorrow?'. I am not a Gandhian. I have no regrets. I don't think I have done anything wrong. I will raise this issue in the Assembly too."
