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TopicBhagat Singh Koshyari

Topic: Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Maharashtra Governor Koshyari offers to resign, says conveyed his desire to PM Modi

In a statement, Koshyari said he conveyed his 'desire to be discharged of all political responsibilities' and spend the rest of his life reading, writing and doing other activities.

MVA protests governor’s ‘insult’ of state’s icons, BJP points to Congress’ criticism of Savarkar

In joint agitation Saturday, Maha Vikas Aghadi called for Maharashtra governor Koshyari’s removal for 'disrespecting' Chhatrapati Shivaji. BJP says protest for 'political capital'.

Maharashtra Governor writes to Amit Shah, says speech on Shivaji blown ‘out of context’

The letter, dated 8 December, comes amid demands by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) that Koshyari be removed from his post as Maharashtra Governor.

MVA women bring Koshyari to their side —  he writes to Shinde about ministers’ ‘cheap’ comments

Amid constant conflicts between Maharashtra guv & MVA parties, Koshyari has taken their side after a delegation of women opposition leaders submit memorandum about ‘sexist’ ministers.

Calling one ex-CM ‘lone monkey’, DNA test for another — Governor Koshyari not new to controversies

Maharashtra governor's latest faux pas, the ‘Gujarati-Rajasthani’ remark for which he has apologised, left even his own party without a defence.

Governor credits Gujaratis, Rajasthanis for Mumbai’s stature, backtracks after facing flak

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari said Friday “If Gujaratis and Rajasthanis are removed from Maharashtra... Mumbai would not be able to remain the financial capital of the country.”

‘Shrewd politician, BJP puppet’: Why Governor Koshyari is at heart of Maharashtra deadlock

Maha Vikas Aghadi’s 28 months in power have witnessed a de facto war between Raj Bhavan & state secretariat. Governor has sat on govt’s list of MLC nominees for over a year.

Kerala HC must tell Media One TV why Centre’s ban is upheld. Protect right, not secrecy

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‘Brahminical spin on history’? Why Governor Koshyari’s remarks on Shivaji’s ‘guru’ sparked a row

MVA parties say governor’s comment that Samarth Ramdas was Chhatrapati Shivaji's guru is an attempt to distort history. Academics say no records to back Koshyari’s statement.

Maharashtra Governor meets Amit Shah hours after Bombay HC ruling on MLC nominations

Governor Koshyari's delay in deciding on proposal sent by Maharashtra cabinet to nominate 12 people as MLCs from his quota has become a major bone of contention between him & the MVA govt.

On Camera

Instagram reels on stoicism are the new rage — they can battle burnout and bigotry

The Romans’ version of stoicism is rapidly picking popularity on Instagram — Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca are some names that get thrown at you when you fire up your screen.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.