Maratha Reservation Rally
Maratha Reservation Rally: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday in Navi Mumbai's Vashi where he and thousands of protestors were camping seeking reservations for the community. Jarange, who had begun his fast on Friday, was fed a glass of juice by CM Shinde as a mark of him ending his hunger strike. Jarange had stopped at the outskirts of Mumbai on Friday and presented new demands. The government engaged in talks with him late last night. Both CM Shinde and Jarange paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at the campsite before the latter ended his fast. The excitement among the protestors was palpable who cheered on Jarange and CM Shinde for agreeing to their demands, stated reports. The protestors dubbed it as a historic moment.
01 September,2025 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai
The Maharastra State Backward Class Commission submitted its report on the social and financial conditions of the Maratha community to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Feb 16. The report was submitted by the Commission's Chairman, retired justice Sunil Shukre, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The report will be presented in a cabinet meeting during the special assembly session called for February 20.
01 September,2025 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai
Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader & 4 time Rajya Sabha Member Sanjay Raut speaks with Mid-day. Talking about his jail term & how he feels politics in a democracy is about fighting ideologies & not personal vengeance. Raut slams the BJP govt for supporting the governor even after his remarks on Shivaji. Watch
22 August,2025 06:38 PM IST
Smita Thackeray, founder Mukti Foundation and Social Activist talks to Gujarati Mid-Day Dot Com. As International Women’s Day is close by Smita Thackeray shares details about her foundation’s initiatives for women. Reluctant to speak about politics at the start Smita Thackeray speaks about her bond with her father in law Bala Saheb Thackeray and how he used to support and inspire her. She also opens up about being seen in former Shivsena member and current CM Eknath Shinde’s event recently. Watch to know what she said when asked, “What if you become the CM of Maharashtra? ” #SmitaThackeray #Interview #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay2023 #politics #Maharashtra #news
22 August,2025 06:28 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
