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United News of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
CM Fadnavis receives goodwill visit from new Chief Justice Gavai
New Delhi, May 24 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday received a goodwill visit from the country's new Chief Justice of Supreme Court, Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, in New Delhi. During this visit, Fadnavis warmly congratulated Chief Justice Gavai and wished him well. He mentioned that Maharashtra is proud to have been given the honour of the post of Chief Justice once again. During this visit, Fadnavis invited Justice Gavai to attend the all-party felicitation ceremony in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and to deliver a lecture on the Indian Constitution. UNI VKB SS
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Cash recovery at Maharashtra guest house, Shinde Sena MLA accused of corruption
A fresh political controversy is brewing in Maharashtra after around Rs 5 crore was seized from a guest house in Dhule with former legislator and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Gote linking the seizure to the Personal Assistant (PA) of Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) MLA Arjun has alleged that funds were collected from contractors to appease the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly's Estimates Committee during its visit to Dhule-Nandurbar district. The money was reportedly stashed in a room booked under the name of Kishor Patil, the PA to the committee's chairman, Arjun Khotkar, at Gulmohar Guest House in around midnight on Wednesday, the local administration, accompanied by cash-counting machines, raided Room No. 102 of the guest house. While the administration has remained tight-lipped about the amount recovered, opposition sources claim that approximately Rs 5 crore was seized from the room. However, Arjun Khotkar has denied all the allegations, claiming that it is a conspiracy hatched by local opposition leaders to defame the Mahyuti government, comprising the BJP, Shinde Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led IS ARJUN KHOTKAR?Arjun Khotkar is a seasoned MLA from Maharashtra's Jalna constituency. He was a minister in the Devendra Fadnavis-led government in 2014. Khotkar is currently serving as the chairman of the Estimates Committee. He boasts a long political career and extensive experience as a PA ON RADARKishor Patil, the PA facing corruption allegations, has been a government employee for over 20 years and is currently posted as an assistant in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He has been working as Khotkar's PA on deputation. Patil previously served as Khotkar's assistant during his tenure as a state minister (2016-2019) and when Khotkar was appointed chairman of the Estimates Committee OF ESTIMATES COMMITTEEadvertisementThe Estimates Committee is a key legislative body in the Maharashtra Assembly tasked with scrutinising and evaluating the state government's expenditure ensures that public funds are utilised appropriately and efficiently, reviewing whether spending aligns with intended objectives. The committee plays a critical role in maintaining transparency and accountability in the state's financial allegations have sparked a political controversy, with the opposition demanding clarity on the seized funds and raising questions about potential abuse of authority. IN THIS STORY#Maharashtra
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Mumbai: Fire in scanning machine at Maharashtra Assembly brought under control
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 19 (ANI): A fire broke out in the security scanning machine at the Maharashtra Assembly on Monday evening. However, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar informed that it was subsequently brought under control. The cause fire was short circuit in the scanning machine. Sharing details of the incident, the Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, in a social media post on X, said, 'A fire broke out due to a short circuit in the scanning machine in the reception area of Vidhan Bhavan. But now the fire has been brought under control.' Meanwhile, in a different incident, at least eight people died in Maharashtra's Solapur after a fire broke out at a factory in the MIDC area in the early hours of Sunday. Three fire officials including Chief Fire Officer were injured while trying to control the fire that broke out in a factory in Maharashtra's Solapur, officials said on Monday. Speaking to ANI, Chief Fire officer Rakesh Salunkhe said that the firefighting operation went on for 15-17 hours. He further confirmed that the cooling operations are still underway. 'We received a call yesterday at 4 am that a house on Akalkot road in the MIDC area has caught fire... After reaching the spot, it was found that a factory was on fire. All the firefighting vehicles were deployed,' Chief Fire Officer Rakesh Salunkhe said. 'The firefighting operation went on for 15-17 hours. We rescued three people during this time. Till 4-4.15 pm, we had rescued five people... They were sent to the civil hospital. So far, around eight people have died. The firefighting operation is complete, and cooling operations are ongoing... Three of the fire officials, including me, are also injured,' he added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incident. Prime Minister also announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia compensation to be given to the next of kin of each deceased. 'Pained by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Solapur, Maharashtra. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,' PMO said in a post on X. In the past few days, several incidents of fire have been reported across various parts of the country. On Sunday, at least 17 people, including eight children, lost their lives after a massive fire broke out in a building in Gulzar Houz area of Hyderabad city in Telangana. (ANI)
