In a major twist, Disha Salian’s father, Satish Salian, has rejected the Mumbai Police SIT report, calling her death a suicide. He claims to have substantial evidence and has filed a case to challenge the report. The controversy has reignited political debate, especially with renewed attention on the late Sushant Singh Rajput’s case. While Aaditya Thackeray distanced himself from the matter, Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane alleged direct involvement and said the court will decide the truth.
04 July,2025 11:34 AM IST
Raining fire at the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Thursday accused the MVA of trying to cover up the facts about the death of Disha Salian. The manager of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Disha Salian was found dead on June 8th 2020. It was alleged that she died by suicide, however, Disha’s father Satish Salian recently stated that she was gang-raped and murdered. Satish Salian on 19th March moved the Bombay High Court seeking a fresh investigation into the death of his daughter, also a FIR and CBI probe against Aaditya Thackeray. Nitish Rane said that eventually, the "truth will come out in court.”
21 March,2025 01:04 PM IST
Maharashtra's Fisheries and Port Development Minister, Nitish Rane, has launched the 'Malhar Certification' to distinguish mutton shops that are run exclusively by members of the Hindu community. The initiative aims to ensure that customers can purchase meat from shops that meet specific community-based standards, with a focus on hygiene and authenticity. The 'Malhar Certification' guarantees that these shops are 100% owned by Hindus, and Rane has stressed that the meat sold in certified shops will be free from adulteration. He encouraged the public to only buy mutton from these certified vendors, highlighting the importance of supporting businesses that adhere to these strict standards. Rane explained that the certification would not only provide better options for Hindus and Sikhs, ensuring access to non-Halal meat but also help financially empower the youth in the Hindu community. The certification seeks to unite Hindu butchers under a single platform and promote the sale of Jhatka meat, which involves a specific method of slaughter that does not follow ritualistic practices. According to the Malhar certification’s official website, the certified meat is described as "fresh, clean, free from saliva contamination," and not mixed with meat from other animals. It also specifies that only vendors from the Hindu Khatik community are authorized to sell under this certification, ensuring the meat's authenticity and compliance with community standards.
11 March,2025 05:30 PM IST
Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi has been charged with offending religious sentiments following his remarks on Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. His comments, made on March 3rd, triggered significant controversy, leading to an adjournment in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on March 4th. Azmi defended Aurangzeb's reign, claiming that India earned the title of the "Golden Bird" during his rule. He further described the emperor as "not a cruel leader." His statement sparked outrage, with Maharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde strongly condemning Azmi’s remarks, calling them false. The comments also led to protests outside the Maharashtra Assembly on March 4th, with leaders from the Mahayuti alliance, including BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena, raising slogans and holding placards in protest. BJP leaders such as Sudhanshu Trivedi, Pawan Bhandari, and Ramcharan Rao criticized Azmi's statement, further intensifying the controversy.
05 March,2025 01:35 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
