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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Our doors are open for Badgujar: Bawankule
Nashik: Despite significant internal opposition, including from Nashik West MLA Seema Hiray and other BJP functionaries, state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has indicated that the door remains open for Sudhakar Badgujar — the recently expelled Shiv Sena (UBT) deputy leader — to join the saffron party. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Badgujar had been accused by the BJP of being anti-national after purported video clips surfaced showing him with 1993 Mumbai Bomb Blast convict Salim Kutta. However, Bawankule, speaking in Nashik at a workshop for over 550 party office-bearers from the Nashik division, asserted that an individual is not a criminal until proven so in a court of law. When asked about Badgujar potentially joining the party, Bawankule said, "The doors are open to all those who want to join the party." He acknowledged the existing "bitterness, misgivings, and misunderstandings" between Badgujar and current BJP leaders, citing their past electoral contest in the assembly elections. Bawankule added that he and Girish Mahajan were "looking into the matter". He emphasized that no deadline had been set for a decision on Badgujar's inclusion. "It will take time. After all, the party is striving for the development of society and the country, and we want to increase the party bases. We will decide appropriately and accordingly if anybody wants to join us without any conditions," Bawankule said. In response to the question that party functionaries felt accepting Badgujar into the party fold would malign the party image, Bawankule said, "Making allegations against a person is one thing, and conviction by the court is another. I personally believe that no one should judge any person based on allegations." Regarding the Thackeray brothers coming together, Bawankule said the party has nothing to do with their decision, especially when the Mahayuti is stronger than ever.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bawankule takes stock of damage caused due to unseasonal rain
Nagpur: Guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule held a meeting on Monday with district officials and took crucial decisions regarding housing clusters and providing relief to those impacted by unseasonal rains. Speaking to the media, Bawankule, who heads the important revenue portfolio, said, "CM Devendra Fadnavis had directed all guardian ministers to take stock of damage caused due to unseasonal rains. We held that meeting today and also had other things on our agenda which concern the revenue department." Bawankule said the state plans to establish housing clusters across all administrative divisions with available land, and intends to accommodate eligible beneficiaries and families affected by monsoon flooding. The Monday meeting was held in the presence of Ramtek MP Shyam Barve, MoS Ashish Jaiswal, MLA (Katol) Charansingh Thakur, acting district collector Pravin Mahire, and other senior officials. Whilst acknowledging ongoing housing schemes, Bawankule highlighted the need for alternative solutions in areas lacking available plots. The proposed clusters would allocate 1,000 square feet per beneficiary. He instructed tehsildars to prepare a comprehensive list of flood-affected residences within 15 days, requiring verification from gram sevaks and sarpanches, followed by review from sub-divisional officers and the district collector. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo MoS Jaiswal said these clusters would prioritise individuals without previous plot allocations, residents of flood-prone regions, project-affected people, and those displaced by road development. Bawankule directed agencies and tehsildars to focus on these activities, stipulating that extracted silt and gravel should be stored near lakes for road construction purposes, following government guidelines. Regarding unseasonal rain damage, Bawankule requested officials to submit verified preliminary damage assessments to facilitate prompt compensation. He reinforced the government's commitment to disaster relief, instructing quick assistance for fire victims and pledging to modify restrictive circulars.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bawankule Pushes for Quality Audit By VNIT Of All ZP Works
Nagpur: To improve the standard of development work in rural areas, guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced that a quality control policy will soon be implemented for projects under the zilla parishad. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking at a review meeting on Monday, Bawankule emphasised strict enforcement to ensure accountability and better use of govt funds. Over the past five years, the zilla parishad has spent over Rs1,000 crore on various development projects in Nagpur district. These include infrastructure such as roads, school classrooms, and sanitation facilities. However, concerns were repeatedly raised about substandard work and the use of low-quality materials. Minister of state for finance and agriculture Ashish Jaiswal also criticised the poor condition of govt buildings, pointing out that despite budget allocations, their quality often does not reflect the investment. "The quality work can't be seen in the completed structures," he said, calling for immediate corrective measures. A major point of contention was the use of paver blocks in road construction in rural areas. Bawankule expressed dissatisfaction with the widespread use of old paver blocks and ordered that no new roads be constructed using them. Instead, he recommended roads be built to the standard of those in Ramtek. In a significant move, Bawankule directed that all development work carried out over the past three years be audited by a third party — VNIT (Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology) — to assess quality and identify gaps. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He further instructed that future funds be prioritised for essential sectors such as healthcare, education, sanitation, and clean drinking water. Local representatives were asked to decide funding priorities based on community trust and necessity, ensuring development projects genuinely serve public interest.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Government employees should not avail of Ladkhi Bahin scheme: Maharashtra Revenue Minister
Government employees should not avail the benefit of the Mukhyamantri Maajhi Ladki Bahin Yojana for women, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said. Some women government employees have reportedly benefited from the scheme, even though they are not eligible for it. 'This scheme is for poor women. Those working in government and earning a salary should not take advantage of it. Some employees have wrongly taken ₹1,500 under the scheme,' Mr. Bawankule said on Saturday (May 31, 2025). The government would recover the money in such instances, and some departments had already commenced inquiries, Mr. Bawankule said. The scheme, launched in the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, provides ₹1,500 per month to eligible women in Maharashtra. Mr. Bawankule denied the reported statement by Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) chief Sharad Pawar that some members wished to merge the two NCP factions. 'As per my information, there is no such discussion going on [between the factions]. State NCP chief Sunil Tatkare also said the same thing. So, there is no need to comment and create confusion,' the Minister said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt to expedite compensation for farmers hit by unseasonal rains
1 2 Nagpur/Amravati: Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed district authorities to expedite compensation for farmers affected by untimely rains and storms in April and May. After reviewing the situation in the Amravati district, Bawankule instructed officials to quickly process damage assessment reports and submit compensation proposals to ensure that compensation reaches the affected farmers without delay. "Immediate efforts will be made to secure compensation for the affected farmers," said Bawankule, who is also the guardian minister of Amravati. According to preliminary assessments, 1,174 villages in the district suffered significant damage in April, with 794 hectares of crops, including banana, orange, papaya, onion, and wheat, affected. The estimated losses stand at Rs2.83 crore. In May, another 325 villages reported damage across 13,639 hectares of agricultural land growing green gram, sesame, banana, orange, papaya, onion, sorghum, and lemon. Final damage assessments are currently underway. In addition to crop losses, storms and lightning strikes in May claimed three lives and caused extensive damage to homes and livestock. In April, 18 homes were partially damaged and one was completely destroyed. In May, 741 homes suffered partial collapse, 14 houses were completely destroyed, and 12 animal sheds or huts were damaged. The storms also led to the death of 29 small livestock and 12 larger animals. Bawankule said that ex gratia assistance for the families of the deceased has been initiated, along with livestock assistance grants for affected animal owners. "The administration has been instructed to speed up the panchnamas and ensure that relief reaches both farmers and affected citizens as soon as possible," he added.
