Mumbai had turned into a flashpoint as the Maratha quota protest intensified over a period of five days. Activist Manoj Jarange, was on an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan. Thousands of protesters had gathered in solidarity, causing traffic chaos across south Mumbai, while the Bombay High Court had stepped in, ordering roads cleared and normalcy restored. What was the controversy al about and how did it end? Take a look
02 September,2025 08:31 PM IST
Mumbai witnessed major disruption on Friday as Manoj Jarange’s Maratha quota protest reached the city. Thousands of protesters gathered near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), leading to massive traffic jams in South Mumbai. Several buses and vehicles were stuck for hours during the morning rush. The protest also spilled over to the railways, with local trains on the Harbour and Central lines overcrowded as protesters and office-goers rushed towards CSMT. Platforms were jam-packed, causing significant inconvenience for daily commuters heading towards Nariman Point, Fort, Kalbadevi, and Crawford Market.
29 August,2025 05:56 PM IST
In a key political development from Maharashtra, senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal was sworn in as the cabinet minister in the Mahayuti government on Tuesday, May 20. The oath ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai. He was sworn in by Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, were present at the event. After taking the oath, Bhujbal spoke to the media. Chhagan Bhujbal began his political journey with the Shiv Sena in the 1960s, during a time when the movement for the rights of Marathi speakers was at its peak. Currently the MLA from Yeola in Nashik district, Bhujbal has held several key portfolios over the years, including serving as the 5th Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1999 to 2003.
20 May,2025 11:48 AM IST
Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole has stated that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government will be formed in Maharashtra under Congress leadership. He believes that based on current voting trends and public feedback, most Congress candidates will win in the state. Patole criticized BJP's national general secretary for allegedly distributing money and violating the code of conduct, claiming that his hotel stay was restricted after 5 pm. He also questioned the BJP’s actions, mentioning that Devendra Fadnavis's PA is contesting elections from Wardha, where liquor bottles were found despite it being a liquor-ban district. Patole raised concerns about BJP using money and liquor for votes and accused them of not respecting the constitutional system.
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