The Latest Breaking News from Eknath Shinde

Maratha agitation vs OBC backlash | BJP between a rock and a hard place

Maratha quota agitation intensifies, forcing govt to expedite process; OBCs fear benefits being taken away. BJP launches 'OBC Jagar Yatra' to assuage OBCs, but faces challenge from Congress in Vidarbha. BJP's OBC vote-bank shifted during Fadnavis' tenure, with OBC leaders blaming him for their defeats.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Congress questions lowering of NEET cut-off for PG admissions

Congress questions Union govt. for changing NEET-PG eligibility norms; slams Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra govt. for deaths in Nanded hospital due to lack of medicines; alleges private medical colleges will make thousands of crores by selling seats; accuses govt. of gross negligence & MP of forcing medical superintendent to wash toilets.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Ajit Pawar gets his way again, snags plum Guardian Ministership of Pune district

After months of friction and wrangling, the Eknath Shinde-led government on Wednesday finally appointed Guardian Ministers to 11 districts, with Deputy Chief Minister and rebel Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar snaring the coveted guardianship of Pune district.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Ajit Pawar denies any friction with Maharashtra CM Shinde

Ajit Pawar denies friction with CM Shinde, refuses to comment on possibility of wife contesting Baramati LS seat in 2024. Denies notice to Baramati Agro was politically motivated. Media blowing up news, he visited 60 Ganesh pandals in Pimpri-Chinchwad & 15 in Pune.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

24 dead in Nanded hospital in 24-hour gap; kin allege negligence

24 patients, incl. 12 newborns, died in 24 hrs at Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Govt. Med. College & Hospital, Nanded due to lack of meds & medical help. Family members allege inadequate treatment & facilities. CM Shinde to probe & take action. NCP's Sule calls for resignations & compensation.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Political spat erupts in Maharashtra as Sena (UBT), ruling BJP trade barbs over foreign visits

Aaditya Thackeray slams Maharashtra govt. for foreign trips at taxpayers' expense, questions display of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's wagh nakh. He also criticized delay in addressing disqualification petitions & expenses of Deputy CM's Japan visit.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Sena Split | Cross-examination set for November 23, Sena (UBT) criticises delay

Maha Assembly Speaker announces cross-examination of disqualification petitions filed by Shiv Sena MLAs to start Nov 23. SC directed Speaker to spell out timeline for adjudication of petitions. Shiv Sena (UBT) criticises move, says hearings can be completed in a month.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Maratha quota activist ups pressure; reminds CM Shinde of deadline

Pro-quota activist to tour State to press for Maratha quota; CM Shinde had earlier assured community a decision on the issue in 40 days. Activist Manoj Jarange Patil to tour Maharashtra from Sept 30-Oct 11 to press for Maratha quota; CM Shinde had earlier promised a decision in 40 days.…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Maharashtra govt declares Eid-e-Milad holiday on Friday

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has declared September 29 as the Eid-e-Milad holiday at the request of Muslim leaders.

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Sena split | Official hearing on MLAs’ disqualification set for October 13

Advocate Anil Sakhare who is representing the CM said, ‘Speaker Narwekar heard our arguments as we are opposed to clubbing of all the petitions filed before him. Our demand is to conduct independent hearings’

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023