Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Youth protest in Thane over lack of jobs after `Ladka Bhau` scheme training

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Shinde meets protesters, assures to speak to CM Fadnavis over their demands

He said Shinde met protesters during the day and promised to speak to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis about the issues raised by them. The march was held in Thane as it is the stronghold of Shinde. 

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: `Won`t allow leaders to celebrate Diwali if demands are not met`

"Youth trained under this scheme are awaiting permanent employment. If the state fails to address our demands, we will not allow leaders to celebrate Diwali," protester Balaji Patil-Chandurkar said.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Youth protest in Thane over lack of jobs after `Ladka Bhau` scheme training
Thousands of youth held a protest in Thane on Sunday against the lack of permanent jobs despite being part of the Maharashtra government`s Ladka Bhau `stipend and internship` scheme. Under the scheme, which was launched in July last year when Eknath Shinde was chief minister, Rs 6,000 was promised as stipend to job seekers who are Class XII pass, Rs 8,000 for diploma holders and Rs 10,000 for graduates while undergoing on-job training. (PTI)

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Additional personnel deployed in area

"The situation at the hospital has been brought under control. Additional personnel have been deployed to maintain peace. The investigation is in progress, and efforts are underway to arrest all absconding accused," a senior officer from Navi Mumbai Police said. (PTI)