Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, phases, constituencies, candidates, other details;
Maharashtra, with 48 Lok Sabha seats, is a key player in Indian politics. The upcoming 2024 elections are expected to be held in April. Despite its size, Maharashtra's elections are typically conducted in four to five phases. In 2019, BJP emerged as the largest party with 23 seats, followed by Shiv Sena with 18 seats. The state's political landscape is complex, with various alliances and factions at play. The elections are crucial for national politics, as Maharashtra's results often influence the direction of the country. Key Points
Economic TimesMaharashtra govt 'concedes' Marathas' demands, agitation called off
The Maharashtra government has accepted the demands of the Marathas, leading to the end of the agitation. The government has agreed to issue Kunbi certificates and withdraw cases related to Maratha reservation. Find out more about the resolution of the movement. Key Points
Times Of IndiaMaharashtra inked MoUs worth Rs 3.53 lakh crore at WEF in Davos: CM Eknath Shinde
Highlighting the focus on tangible implementation, Eknath Shinde emphasised the acceleration of growth compared to last year. He said the state's image has been spotlighted as people-oriented with a strong emphasis on industrialisation, skilled manpower, and quick decision-making, the statement said. Key Points
Economic TimesMaharashtra to submit revised petition in Supreme Court for border dispute: Shiv Sena MP
The Maharashtra government plans to file a revised plea in the Supreme Court regarding the border dispute with Karnataka, due to identified mistakes in its earlier petition. The new petition will provide solid proof supporting Maharashtra's claim to the disputed places in Karnataka. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMaharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar demands public cooperation to deal with Covid-19 cases in the state
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in his remark on covid cases in the state said "We are conducting a daily review of the covid situation in Maharashtra. All the officials of the administration and health department have been instructed to take precautionary measures". Key Points
Hindustan Times
Patchy Maharashtra rains may hit your kitchen budget
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while overall rain in Maharashtra during the monsoon was normal, it was deficient in many regions such Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra and North Maharashtra. Rain in the rabi season from October 1 to November 15 has also been in the large deficit category. Key Points
Economic TimesTen people dead, many trapped in Raigad landslide incident
A landslide caused by heavy rain in a remote hamlet of Maharashtra has killed at least 10 people. The hamlet, Irshalwadi, is located around 60km from Mumbai. Over 80 people were rescued and around 225 lived in Irshalwadi, according to the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra state. Key Points
Economic Times'CM Shinde asked to resign': Aaditya Thackeray's big claim amid Maharashtra crisis
Almost a week after NCP leader Ajit Pawar led a ‘coup’ in Maharashtra politics with nine other NCP MLAs, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said the chief minister’s chair is in danger. He claimed CM Eknath Shinde has been asked to resign. Key Points
India TodayMaharashtra Coup: BJP has promised CM's post to Ajit Pawar, claims Prithviraj Chavan
Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has alleged that the BJP has promised Ajit Pawar the post of Maharashtra chief minister. Chavan claimed that Ajit Pawar's move to join the ruling Eknath Shinde-BJP coalition was aimed at securing the chief minister's position. Chavan also stated that if the opposition alliance had stayed united, the BJP-Eknath Shinde alliance would not have had a chance in the upcoming elections. He further mentioned that the opposition alliance would move the Supreme Court if the state Assembly Speaker fails to make a decision on the disqualification of 16 Shiv Sena MLAs. Key Points
Economic TimesLive: Speaker assures action on NCP plea to disqualify Ajit Pawar, 8 others
After spearheading a rebellion in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and joining hands with the the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Ajit Pawar was sworn in as a deputy chief minister of Maharashtra. Eight other party leaders took oath along with Ajit Pawar, the nephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, on Sunday. Sharad Pawar held a press conference, stating he was "clueless" about Ajit's move, while NCP working president and Sharad's daughter, Supriya Sule, said the focus would be now on rebuilding the party. Key Points
India Today
Ajit Pawar changes Twitter bio – ‘Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, NCP leader’
NCP leader Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government as deputy chief minister on Sunday. Soon after he tweaked his Twitter bio. Key Points
India TodayAjit Pawar sceptical over BRS’ expansion in Maharashtra, recalls past failures
As Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) aims to make inroads into Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP) senior leader Ajit Pawar said that even Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) Mayawati and the late Mulayam Singh Yadav of Samajwadi Party (SP) had attempted to establish a presence in the western State but they had ultimately proved unsuccessful. Key Points
The Hindu'Design came from Delhi,' Opposition taunts as new Sena-BJP ad emerges in Maharashtra amid row
Full-page advertisements in some leading Marathi dailies featuring PM Modi, Eknath Shinde, Bal Thackeray, Devendra Fadnavis and others have deepened Opposition's doubts about the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra. Opposition leaders also speculate that an "invisible hand from Delhi" behind shaping the advertisements. Key Points
India TodayUddhav Thackeray abroad, NCP's Sharad Pawar meets Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
Sharad Pawar met Eknath Shinde at Varsha in Mumbai. This was their first meeting since the transfer of power in Maharashtra. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesParties which boycotted inauguration of new Parliament have disrespected democracy, Savarkar: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
Eknath Shinde, who, along with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis was present at the inauguration of the new building, later offered tributes to the Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar at the Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi on the occasion of his 140th birth anniversary. Key Points
The Hindu
ET Awards: Maharashtra is no longer suffering from policy paralysis; open to business for all, says Eknath
Shinde was speaking at a star-studded Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2023 in Mumbai. Shinde further said, Our government is pro-growth, pro-development, pro-industries, pro-people, pro-employment... For business and growth, Maharashtra offers bigger opportunities. We are providing single-window approvals for faster clearance of projects. Key Points
Economic Times"The way they keep targeting PM Modi, his popularity increases," Fadnavis attacks MVA
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 24 (ANI): Hitting out at the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the way Prime Minister Narendra Modi was being targeted, his popularity was increasing. “Uddhav Thackeray keeps repeating the same thing. Issues related to development and farmers were absent in his speech. The […] Key Points
ThePrintMaharashtra sees 545 COVID-19 cases and two fatalities
Mumbai saw 141 fresh cases and one fatality while another person died of COVID-19 in Ratnagiri. The case fatality rate in Maharashtra stands at 1.81 per cent. Key Points
Economic TimesSIBC signs MoU in sustainable infra, defence manufacturing with Maha govt
Maharashtra is the 'Second Home' to Swedish companies and 'Power House' of India. The relation between Maharashtra and Sweden is now 100 years old and we pledge to make it stronger ahead. Looking forward to work together in innovation, manufacturing, technology, solar energy, green and clean energies, Fadnavis tweeted after signing of the MoU. Key Points
Economic Times‘Hindu Rashtra’ dream, BJP leaders at his satsangs — how an MP ‘baba’ is gaining ground in Maharashtra
Bageshwar Dham head has often been in news for his remarks, be it about Sant Tukaram & Sai Baba. That hasn't stopped BJP leaders from playing host to him. Key Points
ThePrint
Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rains in Maharashtra till July 25; schools shut in Mumbai
Weather Today: RMC Mumbai predicted heavy to very heavy downpour in Mumbai city and suburbs on Thursday. Schools have been closed in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra due to heavy to very heavy rain predictions. Key Points
Business TodayHow BJP managed to weaken MVA and downsize Shinde
Despite the vertical split in the Shiv Sena last year, the BJP was not able to decimate the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction. In fact, the MVA alliance seemed to pose a strong opposition to their leadership, making the party unsure about winning 45 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra in the 2024 general elections. A weakened MVA will bolster BJP’s prospects in parts of Maharashtra that have been out of its reach. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesEWS students to get 50% discount in fee at self-financed univs in state: Govt directive
The Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education department on Thursday issued a Government Resolution (GR) in this regard. "Students who qualify for EWS status as per government prescribed criteria will get this benefit on the basis of merit. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMaharashtra FYJC 1st cut-off merit list 2023 out on 11thadmission.org.in
Candidates who have applied for Maharashtra FYJC admission 2023 can check the merit list and/or cut-off marks on 11thadmission.org.in. Key Points
Hindustan TimesDouble-engine now a triple engine government: Eknath Shinde welcomes Ajit Pawar in NDA
Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar, along with eight MLAs, joined the Maharashtra government on Sunday. The move comes days after Ajit Pawar expressed his desire to step down as Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly. Key Points
India Today
Lok Sabha elections: BJP discusses seat sharing pact for Maharashtra with Sena, NCP
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held discussions for seat sharing in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with coalition partners Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, NCP president Ajit Pawar, and senior BJP leader and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The BJP-led alliance will contest the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. Key Points
Economic Times'If Karnataka was 40%, Maharashtra government 100% corrupt': Aaditya Thackeray
Maharashtra MLA Aaditya Thackeray said the state currently has one Chief Minister and two “half” Deputy Chief Ministers and accused them of rampant corruption. "If Karnataka was 40 per cent sarkar, in Maharashtra it is 100 per cent sarkar," he alleged. Key Points
India TodayAmid Maharashtra political crisis, NCP chief Sharad Pawar to address public meeting in Karad today
Amid Maharashtra's political crisis, NCP chief Sharad Pawar will address a public meeting in Karad. Former CM YB Chavan will also be present. Key Points
mintCommunal conflict in Maharashtra again, ‘social media post on Tipu Sultan’ stokes protest in Kolhapur
A day earlier, stonepelting was reported in Ahmednagar. With these two incidents, Maharashtra has seen nine incidents of communal conflict in 4 months. Key Points
ThePrintMaharashtra SSC Result 2023: Class 10 result to be out soon; here's how to check
Students can track the official website of the Maharashtra board: mahahsscboard.in, mahresult.nic.in, and others. They need to use the board exam seat number and mother's first name on admit cards or application forms. Key Points
Economic Times
Maharashtra budget today, here’s what to expect from Shinde-Fadnavis’s first budget
Maharashtra's deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the finance and planning portfolios, will be tabling the state budget for the financial year 2023-24. Here is what can be expected from Shinde-Fadnavis’s first budget. Key Points
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