Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on April 16 gave a stern warning to the Bishnoi gang and the accused over the firing incident at Salman Khan’s house and said that he will uproot all gangs and goons from Mahrashtra. On the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence on April 14, CM Eknath Shinde said, "I met with Salman Khan and assured him the government is with him. I also directed the police team to take immediate action on this and in that path two of the accused have been arrested... This is Maharashtra, no gang is left here... We will uproot all the gangs and goons...Here hooliganism will not be allowed to continue... The accused arrested are being interrogated... Strict actions will be taken. I have also directed the Police Commissioner to provide security for Salman Khan and his family... It is our duty to take care of our people... I don't want to comment on what happened in the past government, but we will uproot all the gangs and goons who will try to harm any person of the state..."
17 April,2024 03:19 PM IST
Former Maharashtra chief minister Manohar Joshi passed away at the age of 86. Reportedly, he suffered a cardiac arrest on 21st February, Thursday and was immediately admitted to the ICU of P D Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Manohar Joshi passed away at around 3am on Friday due to age-related health complications. The news was confirmed by P D Hinduja Hospital chief operating officer Joy Chakravarty. Manohar Joshi had been suffering from health issues since May 2023. He suffered a brain hemorrhage, the previous year and since then his health wasn't in good shape. Born in Raigad district of Maharashtra in a Brahmin family, Joshi did his master of Arts and LLB from Mumbai University. He began his political career by being elected to the Legislative Council and served three terms from 1972 to 1989. He also became the Mayor of Mumbai from 1976 to 1977. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly from a Shiv Sena ticket in 1990. He served as CM of Maharashtra from 1995-1999. He was elected for a six-year term to the Rajya Sabha on 20 March 2006 after being defeated in the previous Lok Sabha election in the Central Mumbai constituency.
23 February,2024 11:52 AM IST
In a recent development in the Maharashtra politics, former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Congress leader from the state Ashok Chavan has joined Bharatiya Janata Party. On February 13, Ashok said that he is going to start a new political journey and will join Bharatiya Janata Party later in the day. Speaking to ANI, Ashok Chavan said, “Today is the new beginning of my political career. I am formally joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in the BJP office today in presence of Devendra Fadnavis. It is a new beginning for me. I am hopeful that we’ll work for the constructive development of Maharashtra.”
13 February,2024 03:20 PM IST
As India celebrates Republic Day 2024 today, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde unfurled the national flag on 75th Republic Day at his official residence Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai. He extended his wishes for citizens of Maharashtra and also said that Maharashttra will always contribute to the progress of India. Meanwhile in the national capital Delhi, India is set to celebrate its 75th Republic Day on Friday with an impressive display of its military might and rich cultural heritage at the Kartavya Path in the heart of the national capital. The theme of this year's Republic Day is 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka', which symbolise the country's aspirations and its role as the nurturer of democracy.
26 January,2024 09:43 AM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde celebrated ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Temple by beating the drum at Kopineshwar Mandir in Thane on January 22. Notably, the idol of Lord Ram was unveiled in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. PM Modi led rituals of the ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple. The idol was unveiled at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya during the pran pratishtha ceremony. Days before Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration, PM Modi took a vow to do Anushthaan for 11 days.
22 January,2024 06:32 PM IST
In reaction to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar giving the verdict that the Eknath Shinde faction was the real Shiv Sena following the June 2022 split in the party, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on January 10 that the decision given on the Shiv Sena vs Shiv Sena issue is the victory of democracy. He also said that the result is given on merit. While speaking to the reporters, Eknath Shinde said, "It is 'Satyamev Jayate'. The truth has won... This result has been given on merit. Majority is very important in democracy and hence the decision given by the Speaker today is the victory of democracy."
11 January,2024 01:00 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with Governor Ramesh Bais paid floral tributes to the Bravehearts at Martyrs' Memorial on the premises of the Police Commissioner's Office in Mumbai on November 26. Today, it marks the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attack. Commonly referred to as 26/11, these coordinated assaults by a group of 10 terrorists did mayhem on the streets of Mumbai and sent shockwaves through the nation and the world. Terrorists from the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group had entered the city of Mumbai on the night of November 26, 2008. Over the course of four days, they killed 166 people and injured 300.
26 November,2023 02:45 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Maratha reservation protest, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was seen leaving Raj Bhawan after meeting Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais. Later, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis also joined the meeting at Eknath Shinde’s Bungalow. The meeting was in the wake of the multiple violent protests that took place in demand for Maratha reservations. As the Maratha community’s movement flared up, multiple incidents of vehicles being set on fire came across on October 30. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Prakash Solanke’s residence in Maharashtra’s Beed was also set on fire by a group of pro-Maratha reservation protestors. The movement took a violent form due to which, massive damage has been caused to public and private property. Satara district will remain closed tomorrow while a curfew has also been imposed in Beed district.
31 October,2023 01:55 PM IST
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde visited Lalbaugcha Raja and sought blessings with his entire family. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda also visited the Lalbaugcha Raja.
27 September,2023 04:57 PM IST | Mumbai
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: The Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's residence in 2023 was a grand event. The festivity saw several Bollywood stars in attendance, all gathered to offer their prayers to Lord Ganpati. Social media went abuzz with viral images capturing the arrivals and participation of these celebrities. Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Asha Bhosle, Bhumi Pednekar, and others graced the occasion with their presence. CM Shinde and his family also honored these stars with Ganesh idols, while Shah Rukh Khan received a shawl and bouquet as a token of respect. Salman Khan, accompanied by his sister Arpita Khan and brother-in-law Ayush Sharma, added to the glitz and glamour of the celebration. Watch the full video for more!
25 September,2023 10:49 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
