Satam replaces Ashish Shelar, who completes three years in the post in his second stint as Mumbai BJP chief this month. The appointment comes ahead of BMC polls, expected next year.
The party is treading cautiously ahead of the Bihar polls as it is wary of Raj Thackeray’s anti-migrant image and the impact on its Hindi heartland voter base.
Sena UBT and MNS might decide to go together citing the Marathi manoos plank, on the other hand, the frequent Sharad Pawar-Ajit Pawar meetings are leading to speculation of patch-up.
As many as 87 former corporators of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are said to have joined Shinde-led Shiv Sena, most are from UBT faction, followed by Congress and NCP (SP).
Terms of 24 corporations in the state have expired over past 3 yrs but no polls have been planned. NGOs allege state-appointed administrators lack accountability, not invested enough.
Gaikwad faces tough challenge with BMC, LS, assembly polls likely to happen one after another. Mumbai MLAs were unhappy with Jagtap’s interference in their constituencies, it is learnt.
On occasion of Maharashtrian new year, 1 lakh karyakartas, 9,800 booths, to hoist gudhis — sugar crystals, neem & mango leaves, garland of red flowers, strung on a bamboo pole for good luck.
Visits come ahead of this year's expected municipal polls. During his last visit on 19 January, Modi inaugurated 2 new Metro railway lines & conducted groundbreaking ceremony for a few projects.
Alliance comes ahead of upcoming civic body elections in many parts of Maharashtra, including BMC polls. It's not yet clear how VBA will be accommodated within MVA.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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