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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Fadnavis draws parallels between Op Sindoor & first column raised by Ahilyabai Holkar
Nashik: At a gathering in Ahilyanagar's Chondi on Saturday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis drew a comparison between women's involvement in Operation Sindoor — India's response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists — and the pioneering women's military unit established during Ahilyabai Holkar's reign. During the commencement of Ahilyadevi Holkar's 300th birth anniversary celebrations, Fadnavis said: "Ahilyadevi was the first queen who raised the first column of women soldiers, taking the mantle of defending the Swarajya in their hands. Today, we can see how the women performed in Operation Sindoor at various levels." He added, "Just as Ahilyadevi, known for her military prowess and strategic leadership, started manufacturing weapons indigenously, our country has manufactured Brahmos, used by India to destroy the air bases in Pakistan during the operation." The chief minister shared an anecdote about Ahilyadevi's progressive stance on dowry, where she implemented a ban after encountering a father's difficulty in arranging for his daughter's marriage due to dowry demands. Fadnavis stressed on his govt's commitment to following Ahilyadevi's example of uplifting disadvantaged communities, stating, "Our govt is also committed to the development of the deprived and will ensure the upliftment of each and everybody." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Franco Da Rocha (consulte o preço) Alarmes Saiba Mais Undo He talked of Ahilyadevi's water conservation efforts through the construction of stepwells, which continue to serve local communities even today. The CM also said, "State govt has decided to construct such ponds and wells, as constructed by Ahilyadevi, in Chandwad, Trimbakeshwar, and many more locations as part of the Adishakti Abhiyan."
Mint
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
BJP spent ₹57 cr on Delhi polls, 68% went to ‘party propaganda'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spent ₹ 57.65 crore on electioneering in Delhi polls 2025, according to the expenditure report filed by the saffron party with the Election Commission of India. This is about 40 per cent more than ₹ 41.06 crore that the party party spent on Delhi elections five years ago in 2020. With 48 of the 70 seats, the BJP returned to power in Delhi after 27 years ending the ten-year-rule of Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the elections held in February this year. The AAP finished second with 22 seats while the Congress drew blank for the third straight election in the national capital. The saffron party spent ₹ 18.5 crore on 68 candidates — including ₹ 25 lakh to each of them – according to the election expenditure report available on the ECI website. The party had earlier submitted part expenditure report. However, the complete details were made available on the ECI website on 26 May, Monday. The AAP spent ₹ 14.5 crore on campaigning during the Delhi Assembly elections while the Congress party spent ₹ 46.18 crore, according to the expenditure reports filed by the two parties earlier. A candidate can spend up to ₹ 40 lakh for campaigning during assembly elections,and a party can spend as much for a seat. The expenditure by the parties doesn't reflect the money spent by candidates during elections. The BJP party spent ₹39.14 crore on 'general party propaganda,' according to the expenditure report. Of this ₹29 crore was spent on media advertising. While ₹1.18 crore went to DB Corp, which publishes Danik Bhaskar, ₹11.8 lakh to Bharat Prakashan, which publishes Organiser and Panchjanya, the mouthpiece of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), widely regarded as political mentor of the BJP. All parties have to sumit election expenditure details before the Election Commission of India. The BJP party spent ₹ 39.14 crore on 'general party propaganda,' according to the expenditure report. Of this, ₹ 29 crore was spent on media advertising. While ₹ 1.18 crore went to DB Corp, which publishes Danik Bhaskar, ₹ 11.8 lakh to Bharat Prakashan, which publishes Organiser and Panchjanya, the mouthpiece of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), widely regarded as political mentor of the BJP. About ₹ 9.44 lakh were spent on publicity in Aadhyaasi Media, and Kovai Media, which publish OpIndia, Swarajya respectively. Another ₹ 1.18 crore was paid to One97 Communications, which owns Paytm, a digital and financial services technology company, according to the expenditure report . The BJP spent ₹39.14 crore on 'general party propaganda'. The BJP's Delhi unit began the 2025 Delhi Assembly Election with a balance of ₹ 89.92 crore and received an additional ₹ 93.42 lakh during the election period and ended the polls with a balance of ₹ 91.1 crore, as per the report. The BJP's Delhi state unit spent more than ₹ 25 crore in advertisements.
Mint
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
BJP spent ₹57 cr on Delhi polls, 68% went to ‘party propaganda'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spent ₹ 57.65 crore on electioneering in Delhi polls 2025, according to the expenditure report filed by the saffron party with the Election Commission of India. This is about 40 per cent more than ₹ 41.06 crore that the party party spent on Delhi elections five years ago in 2020. With 48 of the 70 seats, the BJP returned to power in Delhi after 27 years ending the ten-year-rule of Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the elections held in February this year. The AAP finished second with 22 seats while the Congress drew blank for the third straight election in the national capital. The saffron party spent ₹ 18.5 crore on 68 candidates — including ₹ 25 lakh to each of them – according to the election expenditure report available on the ECI website. The party had earlier submitted part expenditure report. However, the complete details were made available on the ECI website on 26 May, Monday. The AAP spent ₹ 14.5 crore on campaigning during the Delhi Assembly elections while the Congress party spent ₹ 46.18 crore, according to the expenditure reports filed by the two parties earlier. A candidate can spend up to ₹ 40 lakh for campaigning during assembly elections,and a party can spend as much for a seat. The expenditure by the parties doesn't reflect the money spent by candidates during elections. The BJP party spent ₹ 39.14 crore on 'general party propaganda,' according to the expenditure report. Of this ₹ 29 crore was spent on media advertising. While ₹ 1.18 crore went to DB Corp, which publishes Danik Bhaskar, ₹ 11.8 lakh to Bharat Prakashan, which publishes Organiser and Panchjanya, the mouthpiece of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), widely regarded as political mentor of the BJP. All parties have to sumit election expenditure details before the Election Commission of India. The BJP party spent ₹ 39.14 crore on 'general party propaganda,' according to the expenditure report. Of this, ₹ 29 crore was spent on media advertising. While ₹ 1.18 crore went to DB Corp, which publishes Danik Bhaskar, ₹ 11.8 lakh to Bharat Prakashan, which publishes Organiser and Panchjanya, the mouthpiece of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), widely regarded as political mentor of the BJP. About ₹ 9.44 lakh were spent on publicity in Aadhyaasi Media, and Kovai Media, which publish OpIndia, Swarajya respectively. Another ₹ 1.18 crore was paid to One97 Communications, which owns Paytm, a digital and financial services technology company, according to the expenditure report . The BJP spent ₹39.14 crore on 'general party propaganda'. The BJP's Delhi unit began the 2025 Delhi Assembly Election with a balance of ₹ 89.92 crore and received an additional ₹ 93.42 lakh during the election period and ended the polls with a balance of ₹ 91.1 crore, as per the report. The BJP's Delhi state unit spent more than ₹ 25 crore in advertisements. This is about 40 percent more than the ₹41.06 crore that the party spent on Delhi elections five years ago.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
BJP hiked Delhi poll spend by 40% in 2025
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) more than doubled its spending on individual candidates in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, even as its overall expenditure rose by 40% compared to 2020, according to the party's latest filings with the Election Commission of India (ECI). The BJP, according to its declarations with ECI made public on Monday, spent ₹18.5 crore on 68 candidates — including ₹25 lakh in direct transfers to each — compared to ₹8.57 crore in 2020, when it paid ₹10 lakh each to 64 candidates. Overall, its total election spending rose to ₹57.65 crore from ₹41.06 crore in 2020. Much of this went into media advertising, which alone accounted for ₹29 crore. Of this, ₹1.18 crore went to DB Corp, which publishes Danik Bhaskar; ₹11.8 lakh to Bharat Prakashan, which publishes Organiser and Panchjanya; and ₹9.44 lakh each to Aadhyaasi Media, and Kovai Media, which publish OpIndia, Swarajya respectively. Additionally, ₹1.18 crore was paid to One97 Communications, which owns Paytm, a digital and financial services technology company. The BJP's Delhi state unit spent more than ₹25 crore in advertisements. 'General propaganda' costs stood at ₹39.14 crore. The party's spending spike coincided with its return to power in Delhi after 27 years, winning 48 of the 68 seats it contested. The AAP, which contested all 70, won 22. In contrast, the Congress spent ₹46.18 crore and the AAP ₹14.51 crore overall. Candidate-specific spending by the Congress was ₹6.05 crore; for AAP, it was just ₹2.39 crore. The Congress focused instead on virtual campaigns, spending ₹5.95 crore on behalf of its candidates, while the AAP transferred ₹2.23 crore to 23 candidates, 15 of whom lost. The Congress also spent ₹18 crore on media advertising, including bulk SMS campaigns, and paid ₹2.68 crore to Associated Journals Ltd, publisher of National Herald, which is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). In 2020, the AAP and the Congress had spent ₹21 crore and ₹27.68 crore, respectively.
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First Post
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Riteish Deshmukh's next directorial 'Raja Shivaji' to release on this day, stars Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan
Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company have confirmed their magnum opus, Raja Shivaji, will release worldwide on Maharashtra Day – May 1, 2026. Helmed by Riteish Deshmukh, who also essays the titular role, the historical action drama will be released in six languages – Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam – ensuring that the legend of Maharashtra and one of India's greatest warriors Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj reaches audiences across India and beyond. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Mounted on an unprecedented scale, Raja Shivaji is poised to be a landmark cinematic event — a blend of cultural pride, mainstream storytelling, and cinematic excellence. With an eclectic ensemble cast drawn from across the Hindi and Marathi film industries, including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte, Genelia Deshmukh and Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh, Raja Shivaji, a pan-India film is expected to spark a conversation around the power and potential of regional cinema made for the global stage. Set in a time when empires clashed and rebellions ignited, Raja Shivaji chronicles the extraordinary journey of a young Shivaji who defied the odds, rebelled against formidable powers to become the revered Raja Shivaji and laid the foundation for Swarajya. The film brings together an illustrious creative team including music maestros Ajay–Atul and legendary cinematographer Santosh Sivan, who makes his Marathi cinema debut. Currently in production across Mumbai and Wai in Maharashtra, the film promises to be a visually immersive and emotionally stirring experience. Jyoti Deshpande, President – Jio Studios (Media & Content Business – RIL) said, 'Raja Shivaji is more than just a film — it's a celebration of Swarajya and what that means to every Indian. This vision could only be brought to life by someone who holds the story close to his heart, and Riteish, along with Genelia, has done just that with passion and purpose. Our goal is to bring the awe-inspiring life of Shivaji Maharaj, one of the greatest heroes to be born on the Indian soil, from India to the world. Backed by an ensemble of some of the finest talents from across industries, this film is one of the most ambitious ventures we've undertaken.' Riteish Deshmukh, Director and Lead Actor, shared, 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not just a historical figure — he is an emotion that lives in the hearts of millions. To be able to tell a part of his extraordinary story is both an honour and a great responsibility. I'm deeply grateful to Jyoti Deshpande and Jio Studios for placing their faith in this vision. Releasing the film on Maharashtra Day feels especially meaningful, and with a cast we could only dream of, we feel truly fortunate. We hope audiences across languages connect with the spirit of Raja Shivaji as deeply as we have.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Genelia Deshmukh, Producer, Mumbai Film Company, added, 'This film has been a labour of love — a journey shaped by years of thought, research, and reverence.' Raja Shivaji is a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who continues to inspire generations. We're thankful to Jio Studios for sharing our belief in this story and enabling us to bring it to life. It's our humble attempt to honour history and share it with audiences across the country and beyond.' Presented by Jio Studios and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the Mumbai Film Company banner, Raja Shivaji is directed by Riteish Deshmukh and is slated for a global release on May 1, 2026.
