Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde paid an emotional tribute to Former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the Maharashtra Legislative Council,
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 7: In a grand ceremony held at Hotel Sahara Star, Shri Shishir Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Foundation and patriarch of the Bajaj Group, was honoured with the 'Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman 2025'. The award ceremony was graced by hon'ble Maharashtra Governor Shri C
While addressing the issue of religious conversions during a discussion in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that fraud or forced religious conversions are not acceptable under the law.
In a significant political development, Shiv Sena (UBT) has withdrawn the no-confidence motion against Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde.
In a letter to the Election Commission, Ambadas Danve questions the rationale for conducting separate by-elections for vacancies with the same retirement date, seeking clarity on the legal provisions and transparency of the process.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced the names of three candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council by-elections, following approval from the party's Central Election Committee (CEC).
Bombay High Court pronounced its verdict on Thursday dismissing the public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Shiv Sena UBT against the then Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari's decision to stop the appointment of 12 Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLAs) to the Maharashtra Legislative Council.
The Bombay High Court will deliver its verdict on Thursday (January 9) on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Sunil Modi, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, challenging the appointments and delays in filling 12 Governor-nominated seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC).
"Kalyan issue is an important issue and this is related to the 'Marathi Asmita'. Balasaheb Thackeray founded Shivsena to protect the Marathi Asmita and the Chief Minister has already informed the Maharashtra Legislative Council about this incident. An investigation will be done and action
Swearing-in ceremony of seven MLCs appointed by the Governor will be held at Vidhan Bhavan at noon on Tuesday. Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council Dr. Neelam Gorhe will administer the oath.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who was exuberant after the Mahayuti sweeped the Legislative Council polls, said that the ruling alliance did their "best batting" and took the Maha Vikas Aghadi's "wicket".
"We had 42 votes and our candidates got 47. We got an additional five votes. Five MLAs supported us, I thank them. When there are elections, allegations are made but I do not think about it...Mahayuti should get such success in the Vidhan Sabha as well...," Pawar said speaking to reporter