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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Month after RaGa claims of Maha poll rigging, Wadettiwar blames arrogance, infighting for MVA's debacle
Nagpur: A month after senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of rigging the Maharashtra assembly polls last year, senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar admitted that arrogance and internal disarray within the Opposition cost its shot at power. The candid admission comes nine months after the MVA was decimated by the BJP-led Mahayuti, which comprised Eknath Shinde's Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP faction. Mahayuti won 235 seats while MVA managed to secure only 46. Speaking to reporters here on Saturday, the Congress legislative party leader acknowledged BJP's strategic advantage while admitting everyone in the Opposition was planning to be chief minister. "That delusion cost us dearly," he said. "What Uddhav Thackeray said is true and what I am saying is also true," Wadettiwar said, referring to Shiv Sena (UBT) chief's recent criticism of alliance mismanagement. "After our Lok Sabha gains, all three MVA partners became overconfident." The Bramhapuri MLA revealed that the alliance squandered nearly 40 days in unproductive meetings. "We sat through 28–30 discussions trying to iron out seat-sharing. No one wanted to compromise. That greed, that delay, allowed BJP to pull ahead," he said. "We didn't lose to the lost to ourselves." Wadettiwar alleged that voter list discrepancies went unnoticed because the alliance was consumed with internal negotiations. "We failed to focus on ground realities. BJP planned, we procrastinated," he said. Turning his fire on the ruling party, Wadettiwar accused BJP of weaponising central agencies and using cash inducements to engineer defections. "Let's not pretend, the so-called allies of BJP are not partners but prisoners," he said, referring to Eknath Shinde's Sena and Ajit Pawar's NCP faction. "They're yoked to BJP's bullock cart. Fadnavis holds the horn, and they go wherever he steers." In a veiled dig at alleged horse-trading, he claimed, "Former corporators are being bought for ₹2 crore, bank representatives for ₹1 crore. It's a full-fledged market." Asked about a potential Uddhav-Raj Thackeray reunion, he called it a "family matter," adding, "They are cousins. If they reunite, we won't interfere." Wadettiwar criticised BJP's handling of linguistic identity politics. "Hindi isn't our enemy, but it's not our mother tongue either. BJP is exploiting this issue to splinter Marathi votes in Mumbai."
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Maharashtra deputy CM Shinde directs instant panchnama of crop damage
Thane: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said on Saturday in Thane that district collectors have been issued instructions to immediately initiate panchnama of fields in regions where there was heavy rainfall and incidents of crop damage were reported. Shinde was responding to local media queries about the losses suffered by farmers in regions where there was heavy rainfall over the last few days. "This govt is sensitive towards the farmers. We have instructed district collectors to launch instant panchnamas in affected areas where crops are likely to have been hit by heavy rainfall," Shinde said. He announced that the urban development department will allocate Rs 5 crore to the Thane municipal corporation's health department for its cervical cancer screening initiative started under the 'Deputy CM Healthy Women Campaign'. Modern diagnostic tools such as ultrasound machines and a mammography van have been deployed that will screen the health of over five lakh women free of cost over the next three months. The focus will be on the early detection of cervical cancer, diabetes, haemoglobin tests, HPV vaccination for girls aged 9–14, and awareness of healthy lifestyles, among others, Shinde said. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Addressing the gathering, Shinde said, "Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women globally and can be treated effectively if diagnosed early. Women often neglect their own health while caring for their families. I urge all my laadki bahins (women) to participate in this health camp and prioritise their well-being," he said.
News18
15 hours ago
- Health
- News18
Deputy CM Shinde launches campaign for womens health
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Thane, Jul 19 (PTI) Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday launched `Upa-Mukhyamantri Nirogi Mahila Abhiyan', a campaign to promote women's health, here. The campaign aims at early detection and prevention of diseases such as cervical and breast cancer through large-scale screening. The three-month-long initiative aims to screen over five lakh women across Maharashtra with a focus on detecting cervical cancer, the second-most common cancer among women worldwide. The initiative is being implemented jointly by the Thane Municipal Corporation, Rotary Club and the Aditya Birla Capital Foundation. 'It is our duty to keep our sisters healthy," Shinde said on this occasion. PTI COR KRK 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.
United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Maha DyCM addresses Legislative Council
Mumbai, July 18 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his address to the state Legislative Council on concluding day of the monsoon session today highlighted the state government's significant initiatives in law enforcement, promotion of Marathi language and public welfare. He emphasised that the state had adopted several technology-driven measures to enhance law and order, resulting in increased conviction rates. He stated that the response time for emergency services via the 112 helpline has improved to just 7.23 minutes, and that cybercrime rates have seen a decline of 878 cases compared to 2024. There are now 50 cyber police stations and 52 cyber labs operational in Maharashtra and the state has launched a dedicated 1930 helpline for cyber complaints. Over 1,300 pirated websites have been shut down, he informed. To boost conviction rate, regional police units have been authorised to appoint private lawyers. As of May 2025, the conviction rate stands at 44.2 percent slightly below the 45 percent mark recorded in May 2024. Special courts have been established for POCSO and crimes against women, and over 20 fast-track courts are operational across the state. The state has intensified its crackdown on narcotics with over 1,400 cases registered and drugs worth over Rs 140 crore were seized. Notably, 468 individuals have been arrested in 281 MD drugs-related cases. The government has also taken strict action against Bangladeshi infiltrators, arresting over 1,000, and against Naxal elements with 28 extremists killed and 22 surrendered over the past year. UNI SP SS
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan & Maha Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Attend Special Screening Of Sitaare Zameen Par
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