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India Gazette
3 days ago
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- India Gazette
CM Devendra Fadnavis directs all departments to prepare vision document for 'Viksit Maharashtra 2047'
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3 (ANI): Maharashtra Government's Planning Department has issued a resolution for all its departments, directing them to prepare a vision document for the subject 'Viksit Maharashtra 2047 vision document.' This will be on the lines of the Union Government's scheme of Viksit Bharat 2047 as outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set a 150-day time period from May 6 to October 2, to prepare the document, which will primarily focus on a phase-wise vision. The first phase includes a long-term vision or plan for developed Maharashtra by 2047. The midterm phase includes vision or plans to prepare a plan for Maharashtra 2035, when state will complete its 75 years of its foundation. The third phase includes short term plan to prepare a vision document for October 2029, when the present government will complete its five years term. Earlier in May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at Bharat Mandapam where he said that all the states should work together to make India a developed country and achieve the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. Prime Minister Modi said that we should commit to developing every state, every city, and every village, and only then would we be able to make the country a Viksit Bharat. The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors, representing 24 states and seven Union Territories. This year, the theme for the meeting was 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047'. The meeting commenced with a minute of silence in remembrance of the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The Prime Minister also asked NITI Aayog to study the suggestions of States and UTs made during the meeting. He said the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog is a milestone of its 10 years of journey which defines and outlines the vision for 2047. PM Modi observed that the Governing Council Meetings have helped in nation building and it has emerged as a platform for joint action and shared aspirations. He expressed confidence that India is progressing on the path to fulfil the vision of Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047 through the power of cooperative federalism. (ANI)
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Fadnavis asks BJP workers to get ready for local bodies polls
Local bodies elections including for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are likely to be held in September and October, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis indicated on Friday. Addressing a gathering of BJP workers at Sangli, Fadnavis said, 'I urge party workers to get ready for the local bodies elections. After the Supreme Court directive, the decks for polls have been cleared. As recommended by the court, polls will have to be held within four months.' Emphasising the importance of local bodies elections, Fadnavis said, 'If you have one government at the Centre, state and local bodies, it helps in development work as there is uniformity and coordination. The policies and its implications are expedited and benefit the people and respective districts/state/local bodies.' 'In the first 100 days, we focussed on systematic changes in administration. Nearly 1,200 offices undertook exercise of cleanliness, record maintenance, completing pending works, addressing the basic amenities etc… For the next 150 days, we have given new targets focussed on e-governance. The people should get all their problems/work resolved through e-governance mechanism which would be operated through WhatsApp. Along with it, we have taken up the Viksit Maharashtra for Viksit Bharat. In the first phase we will chalk out the roadmap for 2029. And then 2035. Our emphasis is on building strong institutions. We believe the governance should not be adversely impacted by change of parties,' he said. 'There should be institutional mechanism which should continue for Maharashtra welfare irrespective of change of governments,' he said.
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Chandrashekhar Bawankule welcomes NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal in Maharashtra cabinet, calls it a boost for govt
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], May 20 (ANI): Maharashtra Minister and State BJP Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday welcomed the inclusion of NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal in the state cabinet. Speaking to reporters, Bawankule said, 'Chhagan Bhujbal is known as an OBC leader and the inclusion of NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal in the cabinet will strengthen the Maharashtra government.' He further expressed gratitude to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar for including Bhujbal in the cabinet. Bawankule added, 'Chhagan Bhujbal will play a major role in fulfilling the resolve of 'Viksit Maharashtra'.' In the past, Bhujbal, the MLA from Yeola in Nashik district, has held key positions as a cabinet minister and also served as the Deputy Chief Minister in different Maharashtra governments. While speaking to reporters and being asked about Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan's remarks on the all-party delegation visiting key partner countries to showcase India's continued fight against terrorism, Bawankule responded, 'Prithviraj Chouhan should refrain from commenting on this. Prime Minister Modi and our government have taken a strong stand against terrorism, and we want to show the world how we initiated this fight. That is why Modi ji has decided to form an all-party delegation- to unite all parties against terrorism. Our goal is to encourage the entire world to join us in standing against terrorism, and that is what Modi ji envisions.' Earlier, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan had said, 'This is not a parliamentary delegation, it is a government delegation because non-MPs are also members. It is the government's right to decide what kind of delegation should be sent. It would have been right if the names had been decided, and those people could then ask their respective parties whether they should go. As per convention, the party should be written to and asked for names. This is an insult to parliamentary tradition and the Congress party. The Parliamentary Affairs Minister should have handled this delicately. They (Central govt) have made a mistake.' The all-party delegations will project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. They will convey to the world the country's strong message of zero tolerance for terrorism. The list includes MPs from multiple parties, divided into seven groups of 8 to 9 members. A leader has been assigned for each group, who will lead the delegation at a global level. The Members of Parliament include Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, BJP leader Baijayant Panda, DMK leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Eknath Shinde. Seven all-party delegations, each led by a prominent leader from various political parties, will visit different countries to highlight India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. Delegation 1, led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, will visit Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria. Delegation 2, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, will visit the UK, France, Germany, EU, Italy, and Denmark. Delegation 3, led by JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, will visit Indonesia, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Japan, and Singapore. Delegation 4, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, will visit the UAE, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone. Delegation 5, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, will visit the USA, Panama, Guyana, Brazil, and Colombia. Delegation 6, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, will visit Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia, and Russia. Delegation 7, led by NCP (SCP) MP Supriya Sule, will visit Egypt, Qatar, Ethiopia, and South Africa. (ANI)
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'
