Residents of Kurla East protested on Thursday in Nehru Nagar against the survey of the dairyland intended for the Dharavi Redevelopment project. The State Government Land Record Department planned to survey the 21-acre dairy land in Kurla East. However, the survey has been postponed due to rain. Nilesh Kamble, a resident of Nehru Nagar said, “The Land Record Department has planned a survey of the dairy land. We have united to oppose this survey, believing the land should remain open. While we are not against the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, we oppose the relocation of Dharavi residents to Kurla. Even the Dharavi residents are against their rehabilitation here and have joined us in our protest. Although the survey has been postponed, we will continue to oppose it whenever it is rescheduled.” The plot that was once used by Mother Dairy at Nehru Nagar, Kurla East. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi Maruti Khetmalis another resident of the Nehru Nagar said, “Our demand is to keep this land as an open space for the residents. The population of Nehru Nagar is increasing due to a large redevelopment project, and this growing population requires more open land. Developing this land as a rehabilitation colony will put additional strain on the basic infrastructure of Nehru Nagar, including roads, open spaces, water supply, and sanitation. Vinod Marewar, another resident, expressed his concern about water logging during the rain. “On Thursday, most roads saw waterlogging. This 21-acre open plot naturally holds rainwater, and developing it would create more problems during the rainy season in Nehru Nagar,” Marewar said. The protest opposite Kurla Mother Dairy. Pic/Aditi Harlankar Jayshri Kharat, another resident, said, “We are simply demanding that this land remain open. There are also many fully-grown trees here that should be preserved. Our demand is for this land to remain an open space for the public.” Meanwhile, the Land Record Department Kurla office cancelled the survey due to the heavy rain. The next date would be decided later, said an official. According to documents obtained under the Right to Information Act, the Dharavi Redevelopment Authority (DRA) has decided to rehabilitate Dharavi residents who were deemed ineligible for the Dharavi Rehabilitation project outside of Dharavi. The DRA has selected 521 acres of land at various locations across the city, including Mulund, Kanjurmarg, Mankhurd, BKC, and Kurla. This 21-acre dairy land in Kurla is included in the proposed rehabilitation project. 21 acres Area of land for designated for the project in Kurla 521Area in acres DRA has earmarked for rehabilitation
27 July,2024 05:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveMumbai in motion Vibrant umbrellas stand out as people walk past Flora Fountain in Fort. Drumming vibes in Kerala Gino Banks performs at the event How does a WhatsApp group transform into one of the largest gatherings of drummers in a state? Passion, said musician Gino Banks. Banks was invited as part of the Kerala music collective, Groove Garage, last week to honour the Kerala-based drummer, JoeBoy. “It was just a collection of people passionate about drumming. They started out as a WhatsApp group in 2017 and culminated in 2024. As part of their celebration, they invited me to jam with the group and share my experience,” he said. Currently on tour in the United Kingdom with his father, Louiz Banks, Shankar Mahadevan, Rakesh Chaurasia among others, Banks revealed, “It was definitely one of the largest collective audiences of drummers and percussion musicians that I had performed for. It was very cool.” Umbrellas of special love Two visually-impaired women prepare the frame for the umbrellas at the NGO Monsoon, arguably Mumbai’s most romanticised season, is ushered in with a dash of floral prints on umbrellas when they are pulled out of closets every year. In Gamdevi’s charity shop, Turn Around, nearly 50 such umbrellas are up for sale. These, founder Nandini Singh tells us, are made with love. “Turn Around was founded last year to support various NGOs, tribal communities, the physically impaired, and people from the slums. Our ground floor is full of gifting products from body care, and seasonal essentials, to festive gifts, and more, made by people from these communities. The first floor, on the other hand, houses pre-loved clothes,” Singh shared. The latest additions to this exhaustive collection are umbrellas made by the people of the National Association of the Disabled Enterprise. “These high-quality umbrellas are unlike any you would usually find in the market. The blind built the frame, the canopy was stitched by the deaf and the mute, the hooks were attached by the physically challenged, and the final products were packed and labelled by the mentally challenged,” she revealed to this diarist. Umbrellas created by the specially-abled folk are available for sale at the store Luffy’s first monsoon in the city Smith Sawant; (right) Luffy experiences Mumbai’s rains for the first time While social media floods with clips of ‘Mumbai ki baarish’ with romantic songs playing on loop, Monkey D Luffy from One Piece fails to understand the hype as he comes alive in The Comix India’s latest AI-generated artwork. The character from the famous anime finds himself completely drenched in a flooded road in the city. All that’s left of his umbrella is the handle that he gropes tightly in frustration. “Many love the rain, but I am not a big fan,” shared creator Smith Sawant. He founded the community last year, to continue and reimagine famous narratives from the manga and anime verse in Mumbai through AI-generated pictures. “The idea was simple, make Luffy experience what Mumbaikars usually experience in rain. The first thought was to add the umbrella we all struggle to manage despite being prepared for the season each year. This is still his first year in the city. So naturally, the canopy is blown away by the wind,” he chuckled. How Mumbai became home Dr Kranti Kiran Farias After a recently concluded session, where the Church History Association of India (Western India) Mumbai invited pastors from across the city to present papers on Migration of Christians and Urbanisation, vice president Dr Kranti Kiran Farias has uploaded a series of key learnings exchanged in the seminar. “The seminar was well-attended despite the heavy downpour. Some eye-opening facts about the Christian community spread across the city were brought to light,” she recalled. Her own paper presented the reason for the migration of Mangaloreans to the city in the 1930s. “Most of the communities presented came from low-income Christian groups, who after migrating to the city, started getting educated and financially secure,” she added. To watch the videos, head to @krantimary1353 on YouTube.
27 July,2024 05:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-dayDo you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for July 27. Aries March 21 – April 20An important presentation has been checked and re-checked three times. Verify once more. Some pursue further studies online.Cosmic tip: Heal past karmas by choosing right over wrong (or in a grey area). Taurus April 21 – May 20It’s not a good day to experiment with different ideas and ideologies. Cosmic tip: Voice only a part of what you want to say, keeping the rest to yourself. This helps incur positive karmas. GeminiMay 21 – June 21Driving down to a city close by for a meeting is avoidable, especially since video conferencing works as well. Cosmic tip: Don’t feel bad about saying you are too busy today to meet today. Cancer June 22 – July 23Several changes at work make a slight difference to your job. Cosmic tip: Speak about what’s annoying you so much instead of just stewing in anger (it’s bad for the heart and mind). Leo July 24 - Aug 23Life moves ahead quicker, but this affects the job too as more and more work slowly piles up. A new partner joins the business.Cosmic tip: Keep friendships at work strictly platonic and professional. Virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23A friend’s behaviour has been shocking, which is why you have nothing to do with her. A mini getaway promises to be enjoyable.Cosmic tip: Set boundaries if someone is being inordinately possessive and controlling. Libra Sept 24 – Oct 22There may be a shakeup at home (a robbery), so be careful about money and valuables. Retiring early tonight is a dream.Cosmic tip: Be aware of positive thoughts, following up with similar actions. Scorpio Oct 23 – Nov 22Your spouse/ partner is supportive of one decision taken. A friend who suffers from low self-esteem gets in touch (surprisingly).Cosmic tip: Karmic debts are being worked through provided you refrain from resisting changes. Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 22Extend a helping hand to someone who works for you. Two visiting relatives come over in the evening. Health is good.Cosmic tip: Find peace within your heart by having an attitude of gratefulness. Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20A new contract offered places you in a quandary about it; will you be able to do justice to it or should you refuse?Cosmic tip: Be truthful, but refrain from being inordinately blunt. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19You may be noticing only differences instead of similarities in a friend. A business deal is signed finally after some stress. Cosmic tip: Literally keep the ‘can be done later’ work for the afternoon. Pisces Feb 20 – March 20Till this morning you had conquered mental resistance to an idea, but it’s back to square one again. Figure out why?Cosmic tip: Pray regularly. Imagine yourself in a ball of cosmic light, being protected.
27 July,2024 12:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirley BoseThe Maharashtra State Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on Friday said that over 9.53 lakh devotees used ST buses during Ashadi Yatra. The MSRTC deployed around 5,000 special buses between July 15 and July 21, facilitating the journey of millions of devotees that participated in the Ashadi Yatra to Pandharpur to seek the blessings of Lord Vitthal, an official statement said. According to an official release by MSRTC, the buses made 19,186 trips, transporting 9.53 lakh devotees and generating a revenue of Rs 28.92 crore for the MSRTC. To manage the large number of pilgrims, the MSRTC planned the deployment of buses from six major regions including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur and Amravati, read the statement. As per the official release, the 5,000 special buses were stationed at four temporary bus depots in Pandharpur to accommodate devotees travelling from various parts of the state. Two days before the main event, the State Transport Corporation also provided 200 buses for the Ringan ceremony held in Wakhari, allowing devotees to participate in this ritual. Dr. Madhav Kusekar, Vice President and Managing Director of the MSRTC, expressed his gratitude for the trust shown by the devotees in the ST services. He acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the ST officers and employees who ensured the safe and efficient transportation of the pilgrims, the statement read. Dr. Kusekar assured that the "MSRTC remains committed to providing safe, affordable, and respectful services to the general public in the future," the statement read. According to a PTI report in late June, the Maharashtra government will send a proposal to United Nations agency UNESCO for world heritage nomination for the annual Pandharpur 'wari' (pilgrimage), which has a history of 1,000 years, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar told the legislative assembly. As reported by the news agency, he said the government will also set up a separate corporation to provide facilities to Warkaris (devotees of Lord Vitthal), who undertake the annual pilgrimage from Alandi and Dehu in Pune district to the Vitthal-Rukmini temple in Pandharpur in Solapur district. Making the announcement during his budget speech, Pawar said the corporation, 'Mukhyamantri Warkari Sampradaya Mahamandal,' will be established to provide facilities to warkaris, kirtankars (those who sing in praise of deities), and bhajani mandals (groups of devotional singers), as well as to manage the 250 km palkhi (palanquin) route, reported PTI.
26 July,2024 08:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday said that it has imposed a fine of Rs 50.53 lakh on contractors for repairing potholes and delaying road repairs in city, an official statement from the civic body said. The fine was imposed on the contractors for not maintaining roads properly in the ongoing monsoon season in Mumbai. The BMC said it has also warned the contractors of stricter action in case of any further delays. The BMC said that the contractors were asked to engage additional manpower to repair roads on a war footing when Mumbai rains take a break. Mumbai has been witnessing heavy rains since last week. Several roads across the city has been affected with potholes and the motorists were facing issues to ply on these roads. The potholes were also often leading to traffic snarls on major city roads. "The contractors have been asked to fill potholes within 24 hours of receiving complaints," the BMC said in the statement. A collective fine of around Rs 50.53 lakh has been imposed on contractors for failing to fill potholes on time, repairing roads and not maintaining the city streets during the ongoing monsoon, the statement said. "The municipal administration has given clear instructions that the contractors should use additional manpower to fill the potholes immediately as soon as the rains stop, and they should do the work even during the night shifts," it stated. The statement further said that then BMC has deployed 227 junior engineers to monitor road conditions and report potholes and damaged roads across the city. It said that the BMC has also appointed 18 contractors for road and pothole repairs during the monsoon season. Mumbai received more than its average rainfall in July and continue to witness heavy downpour. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and Palghar district in Maharashtra, predicting heavy rainfall at isolated places. According to IMD's latest Mumbai weather updates, "Heavy rainfall was very likely at isolated places." A yellow alert was issued for July 27 and 28 for Mumbai, according to the IMD's weather bulletin. "If more water accumulates on asphalt roads, the surface of the roads starts to erode. If they aren't repaired soon, potholes appear," the statement said while explaining the reason being city's being affected with potholes.
26 July,2024 08:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe ruling Mahayuti alliance in the state will win the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections due to its development work and welfare schemes, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Friday, reported the PTI. According to the PTI, over the last two years, the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the CM Shinde-led Shiv Sena, BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, had accelerated the pace of development work and implementation of welfare schemes, CM Shinde told reporters after inducting Shiv Sena (UBT) functionaries from Maharashtra's Thane into his party. "People will support my government as they will judge performance of the Maha Vikas Aghadi and the Mahayuti regimes. People vote for those who work and not those who sit at home," CM Shinde asserted. The government has made budgetary provisions for implementation of the welfare schemes, he said, adding those criticising the financial burden (due to the schemes) can't digest such work and can sense electoral defeat. "I want to tell my sisters they should beware of the step brothers who oppose the scheme. Beneficiaries of these schemes will give opposers a befitting reply. I am sure people will repose faith in us as our government has worked for the people. We have removed all speed breakers placed by the MVA in the path of development," CM Shinde said, as per the PTI. BJP should fight all 288 seats: Narayan Rane Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union minister Narayan Rane on Friday said the BJP should contest all 288 seats in the Maharashtra Assembly elections scheduled to be held later this year, reported the PTI. "I feel the BJP should contest 288 seats," Narayan Rane said in response to a question on how many seats his party should contest. Narayan Rane, a former Maharashtra chief minister, said in a press conference that Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held a meeting with BJP leaders on the poll preparations in the state on Thursday. Shiv Sena MP and party spokesperson Naresh Mhaske was quick to respond to Narayan Rane's comment. Mhaske said Rane's stand is not that of his party's or of BJP leaders. "All parties will get seats as per their strength. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar will take a decision on seat sharing," he added, the news agency reported on Friday. (with PTI inputs)
26 July,2024 07:50 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentThe India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest weather report, has issued a yellow alert for the financial capital and adjoining Thane district for Saturday. It has forcasted heavy showers in isolated areas. Meanwhile, the IMD has issued an orange alert for Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune and Satara districts of Maharashtra for Saturday. It has predicted the possibility of heavy to very heavy showers. After nearly two days of intense showers, Mumbai was largely rain-free on Friday, reported PTI. According to the IMD, an orange alert has also been issued for Chandrapur, Gondia and Gadchiroli districts. The districts with an orange alert are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated places. There is no orange alert for any district of Maharashtra from July 28 to 30, the IMD said, according to PTI. Pune city and other parts of the western Maharashtra district, including Velha, Mulshi, Bhor talukas and catchment areas of several dams, witnessed incessant rains on Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in Mumbai city, suburbs, says IMD On Thursday, heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs, causing waterlogging in some areas, leading to traffic snarls and diversion in BEST bus services and also delaying local trains across all corridors of Western and Central Railway. The IMD, in its Mumbai weather update, forecasted that the city and suburbs will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Friday and that there's a possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated pockets. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs. Possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places. Occasional gusty winds reaching 60-70 kmph are very likely," IMD said in its Mumbai weather update. The Met department on Thursday had issued Mumbai a 'Red' alert until 8.30 am on July 26. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in its Mumbai weather update, stated that a high tide of 4.46 meters will hit the city's coast at 3.32 pm while a low tide of 0.98 meters will hit the city's coast at 9.44 pm on Friday. In the 24 hours ending at 8 am on Friday, the island city recorded 81 mm of rainfall, its eastern and western suburbs recorded 80 mm and 92 mm of rainfall, respectively, the civic body said. (With inputs from PTI)
26 July,2024 07:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and Palghar district in Maharashtra, predicting heavy rainfall at isolated places. According to IMD's latest Mumbai weather updates, "Heavy rainfall was very likely at isolated places." A yellow alert was issued for July 27 and 28 for Mumbai, according to the IMD's weather bulletin. Meanwhile, an orange alert was issued for Thane predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places were very likely. The IMD has issued a red alert for Maharashtra's Raigad, Ratnagiri and Satara and predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places were very likely. Parts of Maharashtra were on Thursday lashed with heavy downpour with Pune and Kolhapur being among the worst hit with heavy rains. Mumbai has been witnessing heavy downpour for the past several days. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in the past 24 hours the Colaba observatory recorded 52.7 mm rainfall and the Santacruz observatory recorded 92.9 mm of rainfall. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in its Mumbai weather update, stated that a high tide of 4.46 meters will hit the city's coast at 3.32 pm while a low tide of 0.98 meters will hit the city's coast at 9.44 pm on Friday. In the 24 hours ending 8 am on Friday, the island city recorded 81 mm rainfall, its eastern and western suburbs 80 mm and 92 mm rainfall, respectively, the civic body said. On Thursday, heavy rains continued to lash Mumbai and its suburbs causing waterlogging in some areas leading to traffic snarls in parts of the city. The catchment areas has been receiving continuous rains, causing the lakes at Vihar and Modak Sagar to overflow. Heavy rainfall in the past several days has increased the overall water stock to the point where four of the seven reservoirs that provide the city with drinkable water are now overflowing. The Mithi River, which flows through the city's industrial centre, has elevated to 2.5 meters beyond its danger mark due to the rains.
26 July,2024 07:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has cancelled the evening water supply cut in city after the Morbe Dam, which supplies water to the city, reached 74 percent of its storage capacity due to recent heavy Maharashtra rains. The NMMC announced that it will not reduce the evening water supply as previously planned. The increase in water levels at Morbe Dam means there is now enough water to meet the city's requirements without having to cut back on the evening supply. The fresh decision on water cut in city will come as a relief to the local residents. Navi Mumbai and parts of state were on Thursday lashed by heavy rains. Several dams and lakes that provide drinking water to neighbouring Mumbai has also received heavy rains in the past days. The NMMC stated that they will continue to monitor the dam’s water levels closely and provide updates if there are any further changes. मोरबे धरण क्षेत्रात झालेल्या पावसामुळे धरणात ७४ टक्के पाणीसाठा भरला आहे. त्यामुळे नवी मुंबई महापालिकेने संध्याकाळच्या पाणीपुरवठ्यात केलेली कपात रद्द केली आहे. #morbedam @NMMConline pic.twitter.com/cwrckN1gTh — AIR News Mumbai, आकाशवाणी मुंबई (@airnews_mumbai) July 26, 2024 Mumbai: 10 per cent water cut to be lifted next week Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is likely to lift the 10 per cent water cut starting Monday, July 29. On Thursday, two lakes, Vihar and Modak Sagar, overflowed. The catchment areas of the seven lakes that supply water to the city have experienced heavy rainfall over the past two days. Vihar Lake began overflowing at around 3.50 am on Thursday and supplies 90 million litres of water. Modak Sagar, which provides 400 million litres of water to the city, overflowed at around 10.40 am. Tansa Lake overflowed on Wednesday, July, and Tulsi overflowed on July 20. So far, four out of the seven lakes that supply water to the city are overflowing. A civic official said, “Water stock has increased by 61 per cent since July 1, with the current level at 66.77 per cent. The IMD has predicted good and continuous rain, prompting us to withdraw the 10 per cent water cut that began on June 5. Additionally, we had reduced the water supply to Thane city and Bhiwandi by 10 per cent. Now, we have decided to restore the water supply to Thane city, Bhiwandi, and other gram panchayats.” The total capacity of all lakes is 14,47,363 million litres. In the past 24 hours, the water stock increased by 1,21,999 million litres.
26 July,2024 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra raided three sites in Palghar district and seized material worth Rs 1.41 crore from a pharma company, after finding that it did not have a licence to manufacture drugs in the state, officials told PTI on Friday. According to the PTI report, the raids were conducted at the units of Gaharwar Pharma Products Pvt. Ltd. in Vasai taluka of the district, they said. The company had reportedly obtained a licence to manufacture ayurvedic drugs in Haryana. However, as per the PTI report, it was producing these medicines in Vasai without permission to do so, the FDA said in its release. As per the PTI report, the drugs that were supposed to be manufactured in Haryana were shown to be sold to Onkar Pharma in Punjab. However, Onkar Pharma was found operating from Vasai and was distributing drugs from there by fraudulently showing the place of dispatch as Jalandhar, it said. The Ayurvedic drugs, raw material, types of machinery, packing material, labels and pouches worth around Rs 1.41 crore were seized from the manufacturing unit, it added, according to PTI. According to the PTI report, an investigation into the case is underway, and suitable legal action will be taken against the manufacturer after the completion of the probe, it said. Rs 4,131 crore of drugs seized in 5 months against Rs 897 crore in entire 2023 The anti-narcotics teams seized drugs worth Rs 4,131 crore in five months of 2024 in Maharashtra, a 360 per cent increase over the value of contraband seized in the last calendar year, the Maharashtra government data shows, reported news agency PTI. The Maharashtra government also found the involvement of some police officials in the drug trade and they have been dismissed from service, Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis said in the state legislative council on Thursday, according to PTI. "The anti-narcotics teams carried out 12,648 operations and seized banned substances valued at Rs 897 crore in the calendar year 2023. However, as of May this year, the teams conducted 6,529 operations and confiscated banned substances worth Rs 4,131 crore in the state," Devendra Fadnavis said, according to PTI. These teams were formed following the Centre's request to all state governments to develop a joint action plan, coordinating the efforts of various departments to check the production and trade of banned substances, he said. (With inputs from PTI)
26 July,2024 06:20 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentThe All India Congress Committee (AICC) has formed panels for Mumbai and Maharashtra to hold negotiations with its Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections, an official statement said on Friday. The MVA allies consists of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP). The Maharashtra assembly polls are likely to be held in October this year. The Maharashtra state level committee includes the names of state unit chief Nana Patole, Congress Legislature party leader Balasaheb Thorat, Leader of Opposition in the assembly Vijay Wadettiwar, former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan and senior Maharashtra Congress leaders Nitin Raut, Naseem Khan and Satej Patil, a statement from the party said. Meanwhile, the Congress also announced the Mumbai unit of the party stating that it will be represented by city unit chief and Lok Sabha MP Varsha Gaikwad, former city unit chief Bhai Jagtap and MLA Aslam Shaikh, it added. Hon'ble Congress President has approved the proposal to constitute the following committees for Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee and Mumbai Regional Congress Committee for negotiations with the Maha Vikas Aghadi partners, with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/f8w9zpDho0 — INC Sandesh (@INCSandesh) July 26, 2024 Earlier, the MVA had won 31 of 48 Lok Sabha seats in the state in general elections which were held this year. In the seat-sharing deal for the general elections, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party had got the largest share of seats among the three parties. Of the total 48 Lok Sabha seats, the Sena (UBT) contested 21 seats, followed by Congress at 17 and NCP (SP) at 10. In comparison, the ruling Mahayuti could bag just 17 seats, with the BJP's seat tally coming drastically down to nine from the 23 (it won in 2019). The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena won seven, while the Ajit Pawar-led NCP could get just one seat. The Shiv Sena (UBT) had not only retained its fort but also reinforced its hold after the MVA won four of six constituencies in Mumbai. In the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress won 13 seats, a quantum jump from the solitary seat it won in the state in 2019, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) bagged nine and the NCP (SP) eight. The Lok Sabha elections 2024 in Maharashtra were held in five phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20. The counting of votes were held on June 4.
26 July,2024 05:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
