Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: In Maharashtra, the ruling coalition Mahayuti — the BJP, the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party — will be up against the Maha Vikas Aghadi, the alliance of the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (NCP-SP) and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT).

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Mahadev Jankar, who contested the Baramati Lok Sabha seat against Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule in 2014, wields influence among the Dhangar community in western Maharashtra.

Ajit Pawar of the NCP faction accused the MVA of spreading fake news about the Mahayuti Alliance. He highlighted successful government initiatives like the Ladli Bahna Yojana, which have significantly benefited women, and refuted Opposition claims about funding issues.

Maharashtra Cabinet decision: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde presided over the meeting that was held on Thursday (October 10). Currently, D.Ed. teachers are paid Rs 6,000 per month, it will be increased to Rs 16,000 per month.

Maharashtra cabinet decisions: The cabinet also approved a proposal by the tourism department to enhance the jail term and fine amount for those destroying ancient and historical sites.

While assuring 10 per cent tickets for minorities, Ajit Pawar said that he is a supporter of Shiv-Shahu-Phule who believes in all castes and religions. He also targeted Nitish Rane calling him 'Balagam Bayanvir.'

96 lakh farmers of Maharashtra are eligible to get a subsidy of Rs 5,000 per hectare from the government under the Bhavantar Scheme. The first phase of the scheme was launched by the transfer of money to 49.5 lakh farmers who completed the registration.

An unidentified woman disrupted Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's office, damaging property before escaping, prompting heightened security measures and an investigation into the breach.

Badlapur encounter: The Maharashtra govt has formed an 8-member committee under the leadership of the Additional Police Commissioner to investigate this encounter.

Shah assured that all alliance partners would be respected in the final seat-sharing arrangement, with further discussions scheduled to take place in Delhi.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis strongly refutes NCP leader Jayant Patil's remarks portraying Shivaji Maharaj as a looter, sparking a political controversy over the legacy of the Maratha king.

The investigation was prompted by the submission of pen drives containing audio and video evidence to the Maharashtra Speaker by then-Opposition Leader Devendra Fadnavis.

Maharashtra Assembly elections are speculated to be held in October-November to elect the 288 members. The tenure of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly is scheduled to end on November 26.

A few days ago, Fadnavis had announced that farmers will get free electricity during daytime after the Maharashtra government completes a 1200 megawatt solar power project.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the statue was built by the Navy, but the state government has now decided to install a bigger statue of the Maratha warrior king in the same place.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis have assured that the case will be heard in a Fast-Track court to serve quick justice.

Jarange has been demanding the implementation of the state government’s ‘sage soyare’ notification to grant Marathas reservation under the OBC category. He wants Kunbi certificates to be issued to all Marathas.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s remarks came a day after a group of BJP workers led by the party’s Junnar chief Asha Buchake waved black flags at his convoy.

Ajit Pawar said, everyone moved ahead and he was left behind. He said that former Chief Minister Fadnavis became MLA for the first time in 1999 and Shinde in 2004, while he became a member of the Legislative Assembly for the first time in 1990. He said these things in a joking tone.

In February this year, the Maharashtra legislature passed a bill providing 10 per cent reservation to the Marathas in education and government jobs under a separate category.