The MVA has announced plans to protest against the Eknath Shinde-led government over the collapse of a 35-foot Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort earlier this week. The opposition coalition plans to stage a protest march at the Gateway of India on September 1.
Top leaders of all constituents of the MVA participated in the key meeting in Mumbai. Shiv Sena UBT is eyeing most seats in Mumbai, sources said.
Maharashtra Bandh called off: The Bandh was called by the Opposition group Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) to stage a protest against the Badlapur incident. However, it was called off after the Bombay High Court's ruling.
On August 17, police arrested a school attendant for allegedly abusing the girls, which further intensified the public outcry. In response to the incident and the delayed police action, the MSCPCR has proposed the establishment of dedicated "mini-police stations" for women and children.
Maharashtra Bandh: The day-long Maharashtra Bandh has been called by the MVA to protest against the alleged sexual assault on two young girls at a school in Badlapur of Thane district.
Despite the bandh, public transport is expected to operate normally, and hospitals and educational institutions will remain open, with schools closing only if they typically do on Saturdays. Banks will be closed due to the fourth Saturday of the month, in line with RBI regulations.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray said the MVA has called for a Maharashtra bandh on August 24 in protest against the atrocities on girls in Badlapur. He said if girls are not safe in school then what is the meaning of 'Mulgi Shikli, Pragati Jhali', he asked.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has called for a “Maharashtra bandh” on August 24 to protest against the alleged sexual assault on the two girls which was termed a political gimmick by the ruling alliance.
Uddhav Thackeray, earlier, claimed that the assembly elections could be held in November so that the ruling alliance gets maximum benefit of the Ladki Bahin scheme under which eligible women get Rs 1500 per month.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met with former Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi on Thursday, August 8. This meeting has intensified political speculation.
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.
The Thane Polie confirmed the incident and said that over 20 people were detained in connection with the incident.
Raj Thackeray alleged that Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray were trying to trigger riots in the run-up to the Assembly Elections in Maharashtra using Maratha quota stir.
Controversial posters depicting Uddhav Thackeray bowing at the feet of Congress leaders have surfaced in Thane ahead of his rally this evening. The rally, part of Shiv Sena UBT’s "Bhagwa Week," will be Thackeray’s first public address in Maharashtra following his recent visit to Delhi.
Uddhav Thackeray called on Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in the national capital ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections. Shrikant Shinde mocked him over his trip to Delhi.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday.
Uddhav Thackeray is scheduled to hold talks with I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders and could also discuss upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. The elections in the state are slated to be held in October-November.
Uddhav Thackeray also hit out at the Eknath Shinde government over the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme and accused it of bribing voters by giving "revdis" (freebies).
Addressing party workers in Mumbai, Thackeray said that former state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh had told him about how Fandavis had hatched a conspiracy to put him and his son Aditya Thackeray into jail.
The conflict within the Shiv Sena has not only shaken the party but also impacted the political landscape of Maharashtra, with both factions vying for control and legitimacy. The top court's intervention is being seen as pivotal in resolving the dispute and determining the future course of the party
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