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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Maharashtra government to transfer Kurla land parcel to DRPPL, Congress opposes
After the Maharashtra Cabinet approved the transfer of an 8.05-hectare Mother Dairy land parcel in Kurla to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL) on Tuesday, Mumbai Congress President MP Varsha Gaikwad slammed the Mahayuti-led government for betraying the residents of Kurla (a suburb in Mumbai). When Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde was the Chief Minister, the local MLA of his party had announced that he would not allow the transfer of the Mother Dairy site to Adani, now what happened? This is a betrayal of locals' trust in government,' stated Ms. Gaikwad, adding that the protest will intensify now. In the Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis, amendments to the agreement for transferring 8.5 hectares of land owned by the Dairy Development Department were approved. The Adani group is likely to use this land for the relocation of residents of Dharavi. Kurla Dairy is among the three dairies of Mumbai, where milk production stopped over the years, and the land was made available for other projects. For instance, Aarey Dairy was used for the Metro carshed, while Worli Dairy has been used for the convention centre. The state government has also approved the master plan of the Dharavi redevelopment project, including rehabilitation of Dharavi residents in the Deonar Dumping Ground. Ms. Gaikwad raised questions about the government handing over this land to Adani when the Dharavi residents will be rehabilitated in Dharavi itself. 'The Kurla site is important given its prime location and ecology. Despite locals demanding to build a park on this site, the BJP government has given this site to Adani. The government is flouting all the rules and regulations for Adani,' Ms. Gaikwad said.
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Chhagan Bhujbal takes oath as Maharashtra minister
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20 (ANI): Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday morning took oath as a minister in the Mahayuti-led Maharashtra government at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. The oath-taking ceremony was held in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor CP Radhakrishnan, who administered Bhujbal's oath. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, the chief of NCP, were also present at the occasion, along with other prominent ministers in the Mahayuti government. Shinde said that Bhujbal had served as a minister earlier, and his experience would benefit the Maharashtra government. He said that CM Fadnavis would decide on the portfolio for the veteran leader. The Deputy Chief Minister further informed that Bhujbal started his political career with the Shiv Sena and was a Shiv Sainik of Bal Thackeray. 'Chhagan Bhujbal has served as a minister before as well. He has led many departments. He is an experienced minister. He is also a Shiv Sainik of Balasaheb Thackeray. He started from the Shiv Sena. He started from corporator, mayor and went on to become an MLA and a minister. He has held many positions. Today, he has taken the oath again. I want to congratulate him. His experience will benefit the government. The portfolio will be decided by the Chief Minister,' Shinde told ANI. Earlier, Maharashtra Minister and State BJP Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule welcomed the inclusion of Bhujbal in the State cabinet. Speaking to reporters, Bawankule said, 'Chhagan Bhujbal is known as an OBC leader, and including NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal in the cabinet will strengthen the Maharashtra government. Chhagan Bhujbal will play a major role in fulfilling the resolve of 'Viksit Maharashtra',' In the past, Bhujbal, the MLA from Yeola in the Nashik district, held key positions as a cabinet minister and served as the deputy chief minister in different Maharashtra governments. He served as the fifth Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1999 to 2003. Bhujbal started his political career with the Shiv Sena in the 1960s, when the regional movement advocating for the rights of Marathi speakers was at its peak. (ANI)
The Print
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Chhagan Bhujbal takes oath as Maharashtra minister, portfolio yet to be decided
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, the chief of NCP, were also present at the occasion, along with other prominent ministers in the Mahayuti government. The oath-taking ceremony was held in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor CP Radhakrishnan, who administered Bhujbal's oath. Mumbai: Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday morning took oath as a minister in the Mahayuti-led Maharashtra government at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. Shinde said that Bhujbal had served as a minister earlier, and his experience would benefit the Maharashtra government. He said that CM Fadnavis would decide on the portfolio for the veteran leader. The Deputy Chief Minister further informed that Bhujbal started his political career with the Shiv Sena and was a Shiv Sainik of Bal Thackeray. 'Chhagan Bhujbal has served as a minister before as well. He has led many departments. He is an experienced minister. He is also a Shiv Sainik of Balasaheb Thackeray. He started from the Shiv Sena. He started from corporator, mayor and went on to become an MLA and a minister. He has held many positions. Today, he has taken the oath again. I want to congratulate him. His experience will benefit the government. The portfolio will be decided by the Chief Minister,' Shinde told ANI. Earlier, Maharashtra Minister and State BJP Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule welcomed the inclusion of Bhujbal in the State cabinet. Speaking to reporters, Bawankule said, 'Chhagan Bhujbal is known as an OBC leader, and including NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal in the cabinet will strengthen the Maharashtra government. Chhagan Bhujbal will play a major role in fulfilling the resolve of 'Viksit Maharashtra',' In the past, Bhujbal, the MLA from Yeola in the Nashik district, held key positions as a cabinet minister and served as the deputy chief minister in different Maharashtra governments. He served as the fifth Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1999 to 2003. Bhujbal started his political career with the Shiv Sena in the 1960s, when the regional movement advocating for the rights of Marathi speakers was at its peak. This report is auto-generated from the ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also read: Tempers fly after Mahayuti cabinet expansion. Left out, Bhujbal says 'reward for taking on Jarange Patil'
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Chhagan Bhujbal Takes Oath As Maharashtra Minister
Mumbai (Maharashtra): Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday morning took oath as a minister in the Mahayuti-led Maharashtra government at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. The oath-taking ceremony was held in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor CP Radhakrishnan, who administered Bhujbal's oath. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, the chief of NCP, were also present at the occasion, along with other prominent ministers in the Mahayuti government. Mr Shinde said that Mr Bhujbal had served as a minister earlier, and his experience would benefit the Maharashtra government. He said that Chief Minsiter Fadnavis would decide on the portfolio for the veteran leader. The Deputy Chief Minister further informed that Bhujbal started his political career with the Shiv Sena and was a Shiv Sainik of Bal Thackeray. "Chhagan Bhujbal has served as a minister before as well. He has led many departments. He is an experienced minister. He is also a Shiv Sainik of Balasaheb Thackeray. He started from the Shiv Sena. He started from corporator, mayor and went on to become an MLA and a minister. He has held many positions. Today, he has taken the oath again. I want to congratulate him. His experience will benefit the government. The portfolio will be decided by the Chief Minister," Mr Shinde told ANI. Earlier, Maharashtra Minister and State BJP Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule welcomed the inclusion of Bhujbal in the State cabinet. Speaking to reporters, Mr Bawankule said, "Chhagan Bhujbal is known as an OBC leader, and including NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal in the cabinet will strengthen the Maharashtra government. Chhagan Bhujbal will play a major role in fulfilling the resolve of 'Viksit Maharashtra'," In the past, Mr Bhujbal, the MLA from Yeola in the Nashik district, held key positions as a cabinet minister and served as the deputy chief minister in different Maharashtra governments. He served as the fifth Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1999 to 2003. Mr Bhujbal started his political career with the Shiv Sena in the 1960s, when the regional movement advocating for the rights of Marathi speakers was at its peak.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
34 former corporators from Kolhapur side with Satej Patil
Kolhapur: As many as 34 former corporators, including past mayors and deputy mayors, have pledged their support for Congress MLC Satej Patil's leadership, signaling their readiness for the upcoming Kolhapur Municipal Corporation elections . The group met with Patil on Saturday evening, in what appeared to be a show of strength and unity within the Congress not all of Patil's close allies were present. Notably absent was Sharangdar Deshmukh, a longtime confidant of Patil. Sources say Deshmukh is currently in contact with Shiv Sena leaders and is being considered for a key role in contesting the civic polls on behalf of the Mahayuti the absences, Congress politicians expressed confidence in their position. "Many ex-corporators from other parties dialled us and told us that they are with the Congress party and our leader. There are attempts at poaching because Congress is strong in Kolhapur city, and the opposition will try to break us apart, which will not happen," said Sachin Chavan, city president of added that Patil encouraged the former corporators to begin preparations for the civic body elections and to "contest with a positive mind. "Speaking on the broader political scenario, Patil accused the Mahayuti-led state govt of lacking the confidence to face the electorate in local body polls. "Since Mahayuti came to power in the state, the state of governance is poor. The Mahayuti leaders are uncertain over public support in these elections, and therefore they will try to delay them," he also reaffirmed that the Mahavikas Aghadi alliance will jointly contest the upcoming elections in Kolhapur.
