Page 12 - Latest Updates on Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra CM, other leaders welcome Lord Ganesh as 10-day festival begins
Chief minister said he prayed to Lord Ganesh, known as the god of wisdom and prosperity, for the well-being of state.
 "Maharashtra CM, other leaders welcome Lord Ganesh as 10-day festival begins")
Cracks in Mahayuti as Sena protests NCP dropping CM's name from scheme ads
state Excise Minister Shambhuraj Desai, who belongs to the Shiv Sena led by CM Shinde, expressed disappointment over the Deputy CM Pawar
 "Cracks in Mahayuti as Sena protests NCP dropping CM's name from scheme ads")
Only Mahayuti alliance will burst crackers after Diwali: Eknath Shinde
Referring to political opponents, Shinde said, Let them go to gallis (alleys) or Delhi, don't give them any importance
 "Only Mahayuti alliance will burst crackers after Diwali: Eknath Shinde")
Was study done before deciding height of Shivaji Maharaj's statue: Danve
He also sought to know if a specific height of the statue was maintained to fulfil the political ambitions of someone
 "Was study done before deciding height of Shivaji Maharaj's statue: Danve")
Conceptualised, steered project of installing Shivaji statue, says Navy
Navy said in a statement that it remains committed to assisting in all measures to repair, restore and reinstate the statue
 "Conceptualised, steered project of installing Shivaji statue, says Navy")
Mahayuti govt loosens purse strings within prudence to bring back voters
The Mahayuti govt in Maharashtra has treaded a populist path in the FY25 Budget in a bid to woo voters ahead of the Assembly polls but has shown fiscal prudence
 "Mahayuti govt loosens purse strings within prudence to bring back voters")
No injustice will be done to OBCs while giving reservation to Marathas: CM
While the Marathas led by Manoj Jarange are demanding reservation in the OBC category, OBC leaders including senior minister Chhagan Bhujbal are opposed to sharing reservation with the Marathas
 "No injustice will be done to OBCs while giving reservation to Marathas: CM")
Shiv Sena should get 100 seats to contest in Maharashtra polls: Leader
A senior leader of the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said his party should get to contest at least 100 of the 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra.
 "Shiv Sena should get 100 seats to contest in Maharashtra polls: Leader")
Maharashtra CM Shinde inaugurates first phase of Mumbai coastal road
All precautions have been taken for the safety of people on this road, he said, adding that it second phase will be opened for traffic in May
 "Maharashtra CM Shinde inaugurates first phase of Mumbai coastal road")
CM Shinde should not listen to Fadnavis: Maratha quota activist Jarange
Jarange made the remarks late Sunday night after CM Shinde said the activist must not test the patience of his government
 "CM Shinde should not listen to Fadnavis: Maratha quota activist Jarange")
Maha govt proposes 10% quota for Marathas; Shinde tables bill in Assembly
The Maharashtra State Socially and Educationally Backward Bill 2024 also proposed that after the reservation comes into effect, its review could be taken after 10 years
 "Maha govt proposes 10% quota for Marathas; Shinde tables bill in Assembly")
Reservation to Maratha's will be as per terms of law, says CM Eknath Shinde
He said that the (during the survey) backward commission also took the assistance of various other organisations
Maha Cabinet decides to convene special session of legislature on Feb 20
For the fourth time in less than a year, Patil began his indefinite hunger strike on February 10, demanding the inclusion of Marathas into the Other Backward Classes (OBC) to get a reservation
 "Maha Cabinet decides to convene special session of legislature on Feb 20")
Special session of Maharashtra Assembly likely to be called this weekend
On Saturday, activist Manoj Jarange Patil started another indefinite hunger strike from his village, Antarwali-Saraati in Maharashtra's Jalna district to press for Maratha reservation
 "Special session of Maharashtra Assembly likely to be called this weekend")
Shinde announces survey by commission to assess backwardness of Marathas
The Maratha community has been demanding reservations in government jobs and education under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category
MLA disqualification: Notice issued to Maha Speaker on Shinde faction pleas
The bench posted the matter for hearing on February 8
 "MLA disqualification: Notice issued to Maha Speaker on Shinde faction pleas")
Congress deviated from its ideological, organisational roots: Milind Deora
Milind further stated that after Congress faced defeat in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, he advocated for bold reforms and accountability
 "Congress deviated from its ideological, organisational roots: Milind Deora")
Shinde gives Rs 5 lakh each to kin of mob lynching victims from party funds
Speaking on the occasion, Shinde said then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has never bothered to meet the kin of these three persons
 "Shinde gives Rs 5 lakh each to kin of mob lynching victims from party funds")
PM Modi to inaugurate India's longest sea bridge today; details here
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as Atal Setu named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi at 3:30 pm today
 "PM Modi to inaugurate India's longest sea bridge today; details here")
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link not open to motorists, autos: Check traffic rules
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link inauguration: Ahead of Atal Setu's launch on January 12, the Mumbai police has outlined the traffic management plan to ensure a safe flow of traffic, while curbing any danger