Arunatai Gadkari, who was hospitalised in Thane, is the younger sister of Anand Dighe, a popular Sena leader and social worker, popularly known as Dharmaveer.
Amid the heated political atmosphere in Maharashtra, as the state enters last day of campaigning, , Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized the extensive development projects and economic progress in the region under the NDA rule.
Expressing grief over the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse incident, BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani said that it was a tragic incident and informed that the rescue operation has been completed.
On the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse incident, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said that he visited the spot and assured that the government will bear the finances of the injured and compensation of Rs 5 lakh will be provided to the victim's family.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked Congress and said that the party knows that they can't compete with Modi on development and hence they have opened "jhooth ki factory" (factory' of lies) in this election.
Tearing into former Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda over his racist remark against Indians, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said his statement 'lowered' the level of political discourse in the country.
On Wednesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi referred to the 1975 film Deewar and said that 'Mera baap gaddar hai' (my father is a traitor) should be written on the forehead of Shrikant Shinde, son of Maharashtra Chief Minister.
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, and his daughter Solapur Lok Sabha candidate Praniti Shinde cast their votes during the third phase of polls in Solapur on Tuesday.
While coming to Mumbai from his residence in Thane, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stopped his convoy between Mulund and Bhandup at the Eastern expressway after seeing a tanker accident resulting in an oil spill.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement at Hutatma Chowk on the occasion of the 64th Maharashtra Foundation Day in Mumbai on Wednesday.
The birthday boy, Ridhan Charla, was having his fifth birthday on Saturday and had a unique request: he wanted the Chief Minister to join in his celebration. His parents, moved by their son's wish, approached CM Shinde, who readily agreed to the request.
"My appeal to the people is to go and vote in large numbers. Contribute to the democratic process and vote because your vote is important in bringing a strong government," Chavan stated.