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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Dowry death: MVA team asks guv to oust women panel's head
Mumbai: A fortnight after the daughter-in-law of a now expelled Pune NCP leader died by suicide allegedly after being tortured for dowry, a delegation of women MVA functionaries called on governor C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday to seek the removal of state women's commission head Rupali Chakankar, who is also president of the women's wing of NCP, alleging partisanship. The delegation told the governor that the Pune woman, Vaishnavi Hagawane, was mentally tortured and driven to suicide, adding that she had lodged a complaint with the women's commission but it remained a silent spectator. NCP (SP) leader Rohini Khadse, who was part of the delegation, alleged that Chakankar failed to take cognisance of multiple complaints by women in different cases in the last six months, following which there was a spurt in violence. "In our opinion, the state women's commission has failed to take action even on serious complaints of gross injustice on women and domestic violence," she said. She said it appears that the Chakankar-led women's commission is casual in its approach to complaints by women and lacks seriousness. "Since she has political affiliations, we have urged the governor to appoint an apolitical person to the post who will perform her duties seriously and ensure justice to womenfolk." Besides Khadse, who heads the women's wing of NCP (SP), Congress legislator Jyoti Gaikwad, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sushama Andhare, former legislator Vidya Chavan, former Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar, and Jayashri Shelke called on the governor. Vaishnavi (24) was found hanging in her marital home on May 16. Her family alleged that she suffered harassment at the hands of her in-laws—the family of expelled NCP leader Rajendra Hagawane—over a Rs 2-crore dowry demand. Six people have been arrested in the case so far.
New Indian Express
04-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Chandy Oommen faces backlash for inviting Maharashtra Governor to youth sports programme
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Son of former CM Oommen Chandy and Puthuppally MLA Chandy Oommen has kicked up a controversy by inviting Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan to inaugurate a free sports training programme to be held on May 4 in his constituency, aimed at attracting youngsters to sports and keep them away from drugs. C P Radhakrishnan was an RSS Swayamsevak and a BJP national leader before being appointed as Maharashtra governor. The programme comes at a time when the state Congress leadership is in a direct fight with the BJP in Palakkad after the latter locked horns with Rahul Mamkootathil over the naming of a school after RSS founder K B Hedgewar. The programme is organised by Oommen Chandy Foundation and Don Bosco Community Sports Centre against the increasing use of drugs among youngsters. The programme aims to channelise youngsters towards sports activity. Under the programme 'Sports for a Change,' the foundation will give football training to youngsters in the age group of 10-18 years. 'The governor's office had contacted and informed me that C P Radhakrishnan wanted to pay homage at the tomb of Appa,' Chandy Oommen told TNIE. 'It was a big surprise for me. It was a great gesture on his part to show humanity,' he said. Chandy said that three panchayats from Puthupally and Changanassery segments are included in the project. Radhakrishnan is coming to Puthupally to participate in another programme. He will reach the Church at 10.30 am after inaugurating a cultural conference at Puthuppally Church. Meanwhile, senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan told TNIE that he was unaware of the programme Oommen Chandy Foundation organised. 'The Maharashtra governor is to inaugurate the cultural conference at Puthuppally Church. There is nothing wrong in inviting him to that programme as the governor is a constitutional post and is considered non-partisan,' he said.
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Maha, Gujarat Foundation Day celebrations held in a grand manner
Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma extended warm greetings to the people of Maharashtra and Gujarat on the foundation day of both States. During an event held at Raj Bhavan on Thursday, he praised Maharashtra and Gujarat for their crucial roles in India's economic development and cultural heritage. He emphasised the importance of the 'Ek Bharat – Shreshtha Bharat' initiative in promoting national unity and harmony. The Governor described Maharashtra as a hub of financial resilience and spiritual richness, while he characterised Gujarat as a land known for strong leadership, enterprise, and devotion. He pointed out that although the two States were established on linguistic grounds in 1960, their shared contributions continue to reinforce the spirit of national integration. The event also featured video messages from the Governor of Maharashtra, CP Radhakrishnan, and the Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat. Cultural performances showcasing the traditions of both States added colour and vibrancy to the celebration. Attendees included M Dana Kishore, Principal Secretary to the Governor; G Pallavi, Deputy Secretary to the Governor; Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat; Rajendra Nimje; Sunitha Bhagawat; Patil Sangramsingh Ganpat Rao, Additional Director General, Centre for Good Governance; senior Raj Bhavan officials; and distinguished guests from Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Interfaith prayer for Pope ahead of funeral today
Mumbai: Catholics citywide are keeping their eyes peeled to television channels and online media as the funeral of the People's Pope Francis is scheduled to take place in the Vatican Saturday. The pontiff breathed his last April 21. The archdiocese of Bombay hosted an interfaith prayer service in his honour at Archbishop House, Colaba, Friday. Maharashtra governor CP Radhakrishnan, religious leaders of the Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain communities, diplomats and Catholic faithful, reflecting the diversity and unity championed by Francis. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai "The service opened with the hymn 'Make Me a Channel of Your Peace', a favourite of Pope Francis, setting the tone for an evening of prayer, and ended in the recitation of 'Our Father'," said Fr Nigel Barrett, spokesperson for the archdiocese. "Dignitaries offered floral tributes. Martin Maier, consul general of Switzerland and dean of the Diplomatic Corps, praised the Pope's advocacy for peace. Archbishop John Rodrigues shared personal anecdotes of his meetings with the Pope, and thanked governor Radhakrishnan for expressing a desire to attend this service." Pope Francis's body is lying in state in St Peter's Basilica with 1.5 lakh mourners having viewed it so far, Vatican said. The coffin will be kept near the Papal Altar until his funeral Saturday.
