The nation is in a rage after the murder of Neha Hiremath, daughter of a Congress Councillor in Hubbali. MoS Shobha Karandlaje and BJP Mahila Morcha held a protest against Hubbali murder case in Bengaluru. A candle march was taken out by the protestors in memory of Neha. Congress Councillor’s daughter Neha Hiremath (24) was stabbed to death on college premises by her classmate on April 18. Union Minister Shobha said, “Neha Hiremath's murder happened inside the college campus. State govt is not taking any action against him and they're trying to close this case. Because, Siddaramaiah is doing vote bank politics now, to make minorities happy and get their votes, govt is taking the murder of Neha Hiremath easy...”
24 April,2024 02:03 PM IST
Maratha Reservation Rally
Maratha Reservation Rally: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday in Navi Mumbai's Vashi where he and thousands of protestors were camping seeking reservations for the community. Jarange, who had begun his fast on Friday, was fed a glass of juice by CM Shinde as a mark of him ending his hunger strike. Jarange had stopped at the outskirts of Mumbai on Friday and presented new demands. The government engaged in talks with him late last night. Both CM Shinde and Jarange paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at the campsite before the latter ended his fast. The excitement among the protestors was palpable who cheered on Jarange and CM Shinde for agreeing to their demands, stated reports. The protestors dubbed it as a historic moment.
27 January,2024 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on 26th January reached Navi Mumbai in the morning, with thousands of supporters in an attempt to push for reservation for the Maratha community. Later in the day, there were reports that the Maratha reservation rally was headed towards Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The protesters, led by Jarange, had intended to begin a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, seeking Kunbi (OBC) status for the Maratha community. However, now he and his supporters would enter Mumbai on Saturday for their planned protest at Azad Maidan ground if their demands were not met by tonight as warned by Manoj Jarange. "I am taking a step backward," the 40-year-old activist said, adding that he had stopped having food from Friday and was taking only water. If an ordinance (to meet his various demands) is not promulgated tonight, I will come to Mumbai tomorrow," he said.
26 January,2024 06:39 PM IST
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has led thousands of protestors to Mumbai as he spearheads the Maratha Reservation Rally in Mumbai. The protesters, led by Jarange, intend to begin a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, seeking Kunbi (OBC) status for the Maratha community. Despite Mumbai Police denying permission for a hunger strike in city, Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange, accompanied by thousands, reached Navi Mumbai. Maratha activists, riding bikes, cars, jeeps, tempos, and trucks, converged at the Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) on the outskirts of Mumbai early morning. Jarange, undeterred by the police notice, insisted on marching towards Mumbai. He emphasised that the Maratha agitation would not disrupt Republic Day celebrations and announced a flag-hoisting ceremony at Azad Maidan.
26 January,2024 03:36 PM IST
As thousands marched into Mumbai demanding Maratha Reservation, supporters of Maratha Reservation in huge numbers were seen heading towards Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The Maratha Reservation rally led by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil, thousands of protestors have gathered in Mumbai demanding Maratha reservation. The protesters, led by Jarange, intend to begin a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, seeking Kunbi (OBC) status for the Maratha community. Despite Mumbai Police denying permission for a hunger strike in city, Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange, accompanied by thousands, had reached Navi Mumbai earlier in the day. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said everyone has the right to protest but it should be done peacefully, amid opposition allegations that the government is taking the Marathas for a ride.
26 January,2024 03:16 PM IST
As the row over Maratha reservation flared up in the form of violent protests, Maharashtra’s CM Eknath Shinde chaired an all party meeting today. After the all-party meeting, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde told that soon decision will be taken on the issue.
01 November,2023 04:25 PM IST
The Opposition, Maha Vikas Aghadi’s, (MVA) ‘Halla Bol’ protest march against the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government started in Mumbai today, on 17 December. The city is also likely to witness counter-protests christened ‘Maafi Mango’ by the ruling party ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The police have already announced a ton of diversions and road closures to avoid getting stuck in traffic. To maintain traffic and rein in protesters, about 2,500 police personnel will be on the streets to ensure that no untoward incident takes place, officials said. The foot march, which began from Richardson and Cruddas in Byculla, and will conclude at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in south Mumbai. The protest has been organised to target the Eknath Shinde-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state on issues including the “insult" of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and social reformers Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and others through their remarks; the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute and projects from the state being shifted elsewhere.
17 December,2022 11:23 PM IST | Mumbai
On 6th February, various farmers’ organisations, came out in support of the ‘Chakka Jam’ to protest against the three farm laws and express solidarity with the ongoing farmers’ agitation in Delhi. The Samyukt Shetkari Kamgar Morcha (Maharashtra), blocked the road near Kurla East railway station on the evening of 6th February. Watch this video to find out more.
08 February,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
The Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha held a protest against the screening of the Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Dilwale' in Madhya Pradesh on Friday.
18 December,2015 06:00 PM IST
Over six lakh people of the Maratha community halted India's economic capital city on August 9 by taking out a silent march from Jijamata Udyan in Byculla to Azad Maidan in South Mumbai. Watch the video to know about the Maratha Kranti Morcha, Mumbai’s biggest ever silent protest
09 August,2017 11:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
