Page 8 - Latest Updates on Devendra Fadnavis
Kunal Kamra vs Shiv Sena: A look at the comedian's past controversies
Kunal Kamra's dig at Eknath Shinde has sparked outrage and vandalism, adding to his long list of controversies that have kept him in the spotlight
 "Kunal Kamra vs Shiv Sena: A look at the comedian's past controversies")
'Derogatory statements can't be accepted': Fadnavis on Kunal Kamra row
Devendra Fadnavis pointed to the 2024 Maharashtra elections, saying that people had 'sent home' those they considered traitors and upheld the ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray
 "'Derogatory statements can't be accepted': Fadnavis on Kunal Kamra row")
Preparations for 2027 Kumbh in Nashik slow, will overcome hurdles: Fadnavis
The chief minister noted that while work on infrastructure is currently behind schedule, the situation is improving
 "Preparations for 2027 Kumbh in Nashik slow, will overcome hurdles: Fadnavis")
Nagpur violence: Rioters to pay cost of the damage, says Maharashtra CM
Fadnavis said the scheduled visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be impacted due to the violence that occurred on Monday in central Nagpur areas
Nagpur violence: Muslim leaders seek impartial probe, urge CM to meet reps
Muslim leaders said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should meet representatives of both communities in a bid to establish peace
 "Nagpur violence: Muslim leaders seek impartial probe, urge CM to meet reps")
Gates Foundation to partner with Maha to make state malaria-free: Fadnavis
Bill Gates is currently on an India visit. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other central ministers in New Delhi earlier this week
 "Gates Foundation to partner with Maha to make state malaria-free: Fadnavis")
Nagpur violence: Curfew continues for third day, 69 people arrested so far
Violence erupted in Nagpur on Monday night after rumours spread that a 'Chadar' with Quranic verses had been burned during a protest. Clashes escalated, as police struggled to restore order
 "Nagpur violence: Curfew continues for third day, 69 people arrested so far")
Those who attacked police in Nagpur will be dug out from graves: Fadnavis
His reaction comes amid outrage over rioters allegedly touching a woman constable inappropriately and trying to disrobe her during violence on Monday night
Nagpur violence premeditated; film Chhaava reignited emotions: CM Fadnavis
Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, said 33 police personnel, including three deputy commissioners of police, were injured in the violence, and one of the senior officials was attacked with an axe
 "Nagpur violence premeditated; film Chhaava reignited emotions: CM Fadnavis")
Nagpur violence seems premeditated; mob targeted specific houses: Fadnavis
Curfew has been imposed in several areas of Nagpur city after a protest against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb on Monday triggered violence during which several houses and vehicles were vandalised
 "Nagpur violence seems premeditated; mob targeted specific houses: Fadnavis")
Nagpur violence: Residents share accounts of attacks on homes and vehicles
Aurangzeb row: Violence broke out in Nagpur on Monday night after rumours spread that a holy book was desecrated during a protest
 "Nagpur violence: Residents share accounts of attacks on homes and vehicles")
Fadnavis urges peace amid Nagpur violence over rumours of burning holy book
Police fired tear gas shells and resorted to cane-charge to disperse the mob in Chitnis Park and Mahal areas. Violence also reportedly spread to Kotwali and Ganeshpeth in the late afternoon
 "Fadnavis urges peace amid Nagpur violence over rumours of burning holy book")
Centre announces $1 bn fund for creators' economy ahead of WAVES summit
India is positioning WAVES to be held from May 1 to 4 as the first convergence platform for the media and entertainment sector on the lines of the World Economic Forum at Davos
 "Centre announces $1 bn fund for creators' economy ahead of WAVES summit")
MPSC exams to be conducted in Marathi language, says CM Devendra Fadnavis
Fadnavis made the announcement in the state legislative council on Wednesday while responding to a question raised by Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Milind Narvekar
Those responsible for flawed MSRTC tender will face action: CM Fadnavis
Notably, the transport portfolio is handled by Pratap Sarnaik who belongs to the Shiv Sena, a party headed by deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
 "Those responsible for flawed MSRTC tender will face action: CM Fadnavis")
Abu Azmi pays tribute to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj amid controversy
Last week, Abu Asim Azmi was suspended from the legislative assembly until the conclusion of the ongoing budget session on March 26 following his remarks praising Aurangzeb
 "Abu Azmi pays tribute to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj amid controversy")
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis supports call for removal of Aurangzeb's tomb
Statement of Devendra Fadnavis came in response to BJP's Satara MP Udayanraje Bhosale, who has called for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district
'Budget is for people', says Dy CM Eknath Shinde ahead of state budget
Shinde further stated that the Maharashtra government will continue to carry out similar work for the people of the state in the next five years
 "'Budget is for people', says Dy CM Eknath Shinde ahead of state budget")
Gender equality only on paper, must be imbibed in families: Maharashtra CM
The senior BJP leader said his daughter, who is appearing for her Class X exams, aspires to be a lawyer, adding humorously to a query on his legacy that "I might be the last politician of my family"
 "Gender equality only on paper, must be imbibed in families: Maharashtra CM")
No intention to control media: Maha CM on setting up of monitoring centre
The media monitoring centre (MMC) to be set up under the state government's Directorate of Information and Publicity has come in for criticism and is being dubbed as a move to control the media