Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Friday thanked the people of Mumbai for reposing faith in the BJP alliance following the civic body elections, stating that the mandate reflects their desire for the city's development.
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Monday accused Maharashtra Assembly Speaker and BJP MLA from Colaba, Rahul Narwekar, of misusing his position during the ongoing Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election process.
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar on Friday said that he has ordered a detailed inquiry into the viral video of the state's Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate playing a game on his mobile inside the Assembly.
Speaking to the media, Narwekar also termed the Thursday incident as "unfortunate" as the monsoon session of the Maharashtra legislature, which commenced on June 30, culminated on Friday.
Amid the Aurangzeb row, lyricist and screenwriter Manoj Muntashir said that "If Aurangzeb's grave is a place for one to be proud of, then they need to think again about their patriotism..."
"The media tried to malign me by misrepresenting my statement, so I humbly request that my suspension be withdrawn as I am not at fault in this matter," he said.
Following his remarks, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar suspended Abu Azmi on Wednesday. A proposal was brought in the Maharashtra Assembly against Azmi's remarks.
Earlier on Wednesday, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar suspended Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi for the entire duration of the ongoing Budget session.
Earlier on Wednesday, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar suspended Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi for the entire duration of the ongoing budget session over his remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Speaking to ANI, Narvekar said "We are sure that the Mahayuti will form the government again. The people have given a good response. The voting percentage has also increased. Everyone is independent to think whether the exit polls are accurate or not. Everything will be clear on the 23rd. We