Jayant Patil urged the government to step in with immediate measures, even as a key farmers’ body held both the ruling dispensation and the Opposition responsible for the ongoing crisis
15 April,2026 05:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In a letter addressed to MPs from both Houses of Parliament and leaders of political parties in the state, Fadnavis urged them to ensure their presence during the special session scheduled between April 16 and 18
15 April,2026 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav backed the women’s reservation bill but accused the BJP of pushing it with a hidden agenda. He raised concerns over the lack of representation for OBC women and avoiding a caste-based census
15 April,2026 03:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The arrest of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat has sparked a political row in Maharashtra, with the Opposition and ruling alliance exchanging sharp allegations. Congress MP Praniti Shinde raised fears of a possible encounter, while NCP MP Supriya Sule backed her concerns
15 April,2026 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT
