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Maharashtra government scraps Casino Act 1976

Maharashtra govt scraps 1976 Act to control/regulate casinos; Deputy CM Fadnavis opposed casino establishment.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Ajit Pawar, Fadnavis slam MVA for suggesting they covet CM Shinde’s chair

Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar & Fadnavis lash out at MVA for eyeing CM Shinde's chair. Fadnavis jibes at Pawar, says PM Modi will return in 2024. Ajit Pawar praises Modi, says no alternative to him & Opposition won't succeed in defeating him.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

NCP will not go with BJP though some well-wishers are trying to persuade me, says Sharad Pawar

Rumours swirl in Maharashtra's political circles as Sharad Pawar meets nephew Ajit Pawar. Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis unaware, NCP's Jayant Patil not informed of conversation. Shiv Sena's Raut suggests Pawar Sr. may have invited Ajit to join Opposition bloc INDIA meeting.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Sambhaji Bhide booked for derogatory comments against Buddha, Jyotiba Phule and Periyar

In July, the Amravati police booked him for allegedly making offensive remarks about Mahatma Gandhi’s lineage during his speech, and on August 1, a case was registered against him in Nashik city for his alleged derogatory remarks against Saibaba of Shirdi and Phule.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Maharashtra mulling law on ‘Love Jihad’ : Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis says State government is mulling a law to curb 'Love Jihad' cases. Fadnavis made veiled attack on Opposition for praising SC verdict on Rahul Gandhi's defamation case, saying some people undermine institutions

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

Creditors’ role in Nitin Desai’s death will be probed: Fadnavis

Mr. Fadnavis was responding to Bandra West MLA Ashish Shelar, who demanded that the ambit of the probe into Desai’s death be widened, and his demise not be treated only as a case of accidental death.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Nitin Desai Demise: "Will investigate all possible angles in Art Director’s death", says Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis

According to police, Desai’s body was found hanging in his ND Studio in Karjat, some 80 km outside Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 3, 2023

SOP to tackle cases of women duped into marriage outside of religion by presenting a fake identity in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis orders police to frame SOP to handle cases of women duped into marriage outside of religion. Police stations to be sensitised and action taken against officials not following SOP. Allegations of Hindu girls being lured by anti-social elements in Aurangabad district.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Congress demands arrest of Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for alleged remarks against Mahatma Gandhi

Congress MLAs demand action against Bhide for controversial remarks against Mahatma Gandhi. Deputy CM Fadnavis says case registered, police to collect voice samples. BJP leader acknowledges Bhide's work for Hindutva, but stresses remarks against Mahatma won't be tolerated.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Congress’ choice of new Maharashtra LoP forefronts factionalism in party’s State unit

Read The Hindu’s analysis following former Minister Vijay Wadettiwar appointment as the new Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023