Alliance partners BJP and Shinde Sena approach vote-winning very differently. CM Fadnavis got auto, taxi drivers a year’s relief on the Marathi issue that the transport ministry (Shinde Sena) flatly refused

When disruption of the nation’s supreme legislative body is routine, taxpayers have the right to ask why they should keep paying for an institution where so much time is spent not working

If we compare ourselves with the world’s leading economies on various parameters, should we not also adopt their stringent laws against those who knowingly put millions of consumers at risk?

Providing relief to farmers unable to pay their electricity bills will ultimately improve financial health of the state power distribution company, which is soon to go public, boosting investor confidence

As Mumbai stares at more erratic monsoons, only good governance — exemplified by commitment to planning, timely execution, regular monitoring, and accountability — will keep the city dry

A city becomes truly modern only when it protects its people’s lives. More than anything else, Mumbaikars want to trust those in power to ensure that they can step out and return home without fear every day

As new power centres emerge, leaders who once stood firmly with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief no longer see a future with him, while his cousin is struggling to turn public attention into electoral success

Recent rebellions plaguing the Mahayuti may appear to be signs of weakness but are, in fact, linked to the ruling alliance’s political dominance, demonstrating the challenge of managing expectations

If a system is created where authorities act immediately when an illegal structure pops up, situations would rarely reach a stage where the razing of large-scale encroachments is necessary

The proposed hike in parking charges has become a talking point for Mumbaikars, as many feel the current system is centred on collecting funds, not transparency, accountability, and proper management

Sanjeev Shivadekar

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