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With Thursday’s swearing-in, Fadnavis has started his 3.0 innings. Former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister in the Fadnavis-led council of ministers.

Fadnavis is expected to expand his cabinet on December 11 or 12 ahead of the upcoming winter session of the state legislature starting from December 16 at Nagpur.

The swearing-in function started with a national anthem and Maharashtra Song at 5.30 pm and concluded at 5.45 pm.

Eknath Shinde, who was reluctant until this morning, joined as the Deputy Chief Minister honouring the requests by Fadnavis and a host of Shiv Sena leaders.

Union ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Chouhan, JP Nadda (who is also BJP president), Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Bhupendra Yadav, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Chirag Paswan, HD Kumaraswamy, Ramdas Athavale were among others who were present on this occasion.

Chief Ministers of state ruled by BJP and allies were also present including Yogi Adityanath, Nitish Kumar, N Chandrababu Naidu, Pramod Sawant, Mohan Yadav, Vishnu Deo Sai, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Mohan Charan Majhi among others were present at the function.

Over 40,000 people participated in the function while who’s who from industry including Mukesh Ambani, who was accompanied by Anant Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anil Ambani, Dilip Sanghavi, Deepak Parekh were present.

Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranvir Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, and Madhuri Dikshit among others came in large numbers.

Consul Generals of various countries were also present.

More than 10,000 Ladki Bahins, 2,000 farmers and 5,000 chairmen and secretaries of the cooperative societies apart from leaders and cadres from BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP had thronged the venue to be part of the grand ceremony.

Over 300 saints, influencers, professionals including doctors and chartered accountants and Bollywood stars and Marathi film actors were also present at the function.

The security was beefed in and around Azad Maidan situated near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in South Mumbai. More than 5,000 police personnel have been deployed in addition to teams of state reserve police force, anti-riots force and rapid action force.

Five additional police commissioners, 15 deputy commissioners and 29 assistant commissioners were assigned to supervise security arrangements and for an incident-free swearing-in function. The police will also use drones to keep a close vigil.

Mumbai, December 5 (NationPress) Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday, surrounded by a host of NDA leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a grand ceremony.

The oath was administered by Governor CP Radhakrishnan.

With this swearing-in, Fadnavis embarks on his 3.0 tenure. Former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar took their oaths as Deputy Chief Ministers in the ministerial council led by Fadnavis.

Fadnavis is anticipated to expand his cabinet on December 11 or 12, ahead of the winter session of the state legislature commencing on December 16 in Nagpur.

The ceremony began with the national anthem and the Maharashtra Song at 5:30 PM and concluded by 5:45 PM.

Eknath Shinde, who had been hesitant until the morning, accepted the role of Deputy Chief Minister in response to requests from Fadnavis and several Shiv Sena leaders.

Notable union ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Chouhan, JP Nadda (also the BJP president), Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Bhupendra Yadav, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Chirag Paswan, HD Kumaraswamy, and Ramdas Athavale were among the dignitaries present.

Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states and allies, including Yogi Adityanath, Nitish Kumar, N Chandrababu Naidu, Pramod Sawant, Mohan Yadav, Vishnu Deo Sai, and Himanta Biswa Sarma, were also in attendance.

Approximately 40,000 attendees filled the venue, including industry leaders like Mukesh Ambani with Anant Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anil Ambani, Dilip Sanghavi, and Deepak Parekh.

Bollywood icons such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranvir Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit also graced the occasion.

Consul Generals from various nations were present as well.

Among the attendees were over 10,000 Ladki Bahins, 2,000 farmers, and 5,000 cooperative society leaders, along with members and supporters from the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP.

Additionally, more than 300 saints, influencers, and professionals, including doctors and chartered accountants from Bollywood and Marathi cinema, were present.

The security measures were heightened around Azad Maidan, near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in South Mumbai, with over 5,000 police personnel deployed, alongside teams from the state reserve police, anti-riot forces, and rapid action teams.

Five additional police commissioners, 15 deputy commissioners, and 29 assistant commissioners were tasked with overseeing security arrangements to ensure an incident-free ceremony. Drones will also be utilized for surveillance.

Chandigarh, Sep 10 (NationPress) Punjab BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar, on Wednesday, launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of presenting irrational data to secure central aid, which is ultimately harming the people now and will continue to do so in the future. \r\n\r\n

Despite this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided Rs 1,600 crore immediate relief to the state and assured further assistance upon receiving additional proposals.

Targeting AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, BJP leader Jakhar said, \"Repeating the same lie over and over doesn't make it true.\"

He added that such baseless and factually inaccurate reports have sidelined Punjab's real issues.

BJP leader Jakhar told the media that the Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, claimed damages of Rs 13,289 crore before the Prime Minister, while Punjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian pegged the figure at Rs 20,000 crore.

\"This arbitrary presentation of figures reflects the AAP government's irresponsible approach.\"

The State BJP Chief said that the Punjab government demanded Rs 5,043 crore for rural development in flood-affected villages where as in 2022-23 it spent only Rs 1,156 crore in all 13,500 villages, while in 2023-24 it spent Rs 778 crore.

Similarly, over the past three-and-a-half years the AAP government spent just Rs 500 crore on roads through the Punjab Mandi Board, he added.

The AAP government now demanded Rs 1,022 crore for repairing just flood-affected village roads, despite recently announcing that Rs 800 crore would be used to repair 8,000 km of rural roads, he said.

These contradictory and baseless figures expose the state government's theatrics and lack of seriousness, BJP leader Jakhar added.

Challenging Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's claim that the Central government owes Punjab Rs 60,000 crore, calling it \"absolutely a bogus claim\", he said.

He questioned the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema that if state government really believes that Central government owes Punjab Rs 60,000 crore then why he did not raise this issue during the GST Council meeting on September 3.

Quoting Water Resources Minister Barinder Goyal, BJP leader Jakhar said the state government's claim that Rs 230 crore received from the Centre was spent on flood management before the monsoon.

He added that the state government's failure to utilise these funds properly led to widespread devastation in Punjab.

BJP leader Jakhar highlighted that Rs 12,000 crore of SDRF received from the Centre has not been utilised for flood mitigation efforts but has been squandered on publicity stunts and other purposes.

By citing regulations, the state government is now trying to cover up its mismanagement.

He said that in 2023, CM Mann announced Rs 15,000 per acre as compensation, but only Rs 6,800 was disbursed which it received from the Central government.

The Chief Minister must now clarify the source of the promised Rs 20,000 per acre compensation, he added.

","content_text":"Chandigarh, Sep 10 (NationPress) Punjab BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar, on Wednesday, launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of presenting irrational data to secure central aid, which is ultimately harming the people now and will continue to do so in the future.\n\nDespite this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided Rs 1,600 crore immediate relief to the state and assured further assistance upon receiving additional proposals.\n\nTargeting AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, BJP leader Jakhar said, \"Repeating the same lie over and over doesn't make it true.\"\n\nHe added that such baseless and factually inaccurate reports have sidelined Punjab's real issues.\n\nBJP leader Jakhar told the media that the Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, claimed damages of Rs 13,289 crore before the Prime Minister, while Punjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian pegged the figure at Rs 20,000 crore.\n\n\"This arbitrary presentation of figures reflects the AAP government's irresponsible approach.\"\n\nThe State BJP Chief said that the Punjab government demanded Rs 5,043 crore for rural development in flood-affected villages where as in 2022-23 it spent only Rs 1,156 crore in all 13,500 villages, while in 2023-24 it spent Rs 778 crore.\n\nSimilarly, over the past three-and-a-half years the AAP government spent just Rs 500 crore on roads through the Punjab Mandi Board, he added.\n\nThe AAP government now demanded Rs 1,022 crore for repairing just flood-affected village roads, despite recently announcing that Rs 800 crore would be used to repair 8,000 km of rural roads, he said.\n\nThese contradictory and baseless figures expose the state government's theatrics and lack of seriousness, BJP leader Jakhar added.\n\nChallenging Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's claim that the Central government owes Punjab Rs 60,000 crore, calling it \"absolutely a bogus claim\", he said.\n\nHe questioned the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema that if state government really believes that Central government owes Punjab Rs 60,000 crore then why he did not raise this issue during the GST Council meeting on September 3.\n\nQuoting Water Resources Minister Barinder Goyal, BJP leader Jakhar said the state government's claim that Rs 230 crore received from the Centre was spent on flood management before the monsoon.\n\nHe added that the state government's failure to utilise these funds properly led to widespread devastation in Punjab.\n\nBJP leader Jakhar highlighted that Rs 12,000 crore of SDRF received from the Centre has not been utilised for flood mitigation efforts but has been squandered on publicity stunts and other purposes.\n\nBy citing regulations, the state government is now trying to cover up its mismanagement.\n\nHe said that in 2023, CM Mann announced Rs 15,000 per acre as compensation, but only Rs 6,800 was disbursed which it received from the Central government.\n\nThe Chief Minister must now clarify the source of the promised Rs 20,000 per acre compensation, he added.\n\n","content_unique":"

Chandigarh, Sep 10 (NationPress) Punjab BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar vehemently criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Wednesday, alleging that it has been presenting fallacious data to obtain central aid, which is adversely affecting the citizens now and will have long-term repercussions.

In response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allocated Rs 1,600 crore in immediate assistance for the state and has promised further support contingent on additional proposals.

Directly addressing AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, BJP Chief Jakhar remarked, \"Repeating the same falsehood does not make it a fact.\"

He emphasized that these unfounded and misleading reports have diverted attention from the genuine issues facing Punjab.

Jakhar informed the media that Chief Secretary KAP Sinha reported damages of Rs 13,289 crore to the Prime Minister, while Punjab Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian estimated the loss at Rs 20,000 crore.

\"This arbitrary presentation of figures reflects the AAP government's careless attitude,\" he stated.

According to the BJP leader, the Punjab government requested Rs 5,043 crore for rural development in flood-stricken villages, even though it spent only Rs 1,156 crore over all 13,500 villages in 2022-23 and Rs 778 crore in 2023-24.

Likewise, in the past three and a half years, the AAP government allocated merely Rs 500 crore for roads through the Punjab Mandi Board.

Now, the AAP government is demanding Rs 1,022 crore for repairs to flood-affected village roads, despite recently announcing that Rs 800 crore would be utilized to fix 8,000 km of rural roads.

These inconsistent and unfounded figures reveal the state government's theatrics and lack of seriousness, Jakhar added.

He challenged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's assertion that the Central government owes Punjab Rs 60,000 crore, labeling it as \"totally a bogus claim.\"

Jakhar questioned Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, asking why this issue was not raised during the GST Council meeting on September 3 if the state truly believes the Central government owes them.

Citing Water Resources Minister Barinder Goyal, he stated that the Punjab government's claim of spending Rs 230 crore received from the Centre on flood management before the monsoon was unsubstantiated.

He pointed out that the state's failure to properly use these funds resulted in significant devastation across Punjab.

Moreover, Jakhar indicated that Rs 12,000 crore from the SDRF received from the Centre has not been employed for flood mitigation but rather wasted on publicity and other purposes.

By citing regulations, the state government is now attempting to mask its mismanagement.

He added that in 2023, CM Mann announced Rs 15,000 per acre in compensation, yet only Rs 6,800 was disbursed, which was the amount received from the Central government.

The Chief Minister must clarify the source of the promised Rs 20,000 per acre compensation, he concluded.

• Punjab BJP Chief accuses AAP government of presenting false data for aid.
• PM Modi announced Rs 1,600 crore in immediate flood relief.
• Conflicting damage figures complicate the flood recovery narrative.
• AAP government faces scrutiny over its expenditure in flood-hit areas.
• Political accountability and effective disaster management are crucial.

Mandya (Karnataka), Sep 10 (NationPress) Thousands of people joined the Ganesh Visarjan event in Maddur town of Mandya district on Wednesday. The Hindu organisations decided to conduct the immersion of 28 Ganesh idols at once, following the stone pelting incident during the Ganesh Visarjan procession on Sunday night. \r\n\r\n

As the accused indulged in stone pelting from the mosque, the procession was carried out in front of it, and the authorities made tight security arrangements in the vicinity of the mosque.

The police department deployed 500 policemen near the mosque and also stationed platoons of the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) there. Hundreds of policemen walked along with the Ganesh Visarjan procession to ensure that no untoward incident takes place near the mosque.

In the entire Maddur town, more than 2,000 policemen were deployed to maintain law and order.

BJP leaders addressed the huge gathering before commencing the procession in Maddur. Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka stated, \"We celebrate the Ganesh festival once a year. We don't celebrate it every day. There is no one to question them about the prayers they offer daily. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is in favour of one section, and he should be sent home.\"

\"The Congress-led government is in a coma stage. Law and order in Karnataka have collapsed. The local MLA of Maddur is not present. When he comes, he will head straight to the mosque. The mosque from which stone pelting was done is built on government land. People from different states have gathered here. Today they pelt stones, tomorrow they will throw bombs. There is a Taliban government in the state.\"

Ashoka further stated, \"One has to see the existing situation in this locality of Maddur town. Hindus can't carry dead bodies in a procession, and they can't celebrate festivals. One has to visit this place to know what is happening.\"

BJP MLA C.T. Ravi stirred controversy by stating, \"We didn't spare Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali, and you are nothing. The blood of Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda (freedom fighters) flows in us. If you challenge us, we will break you. We will ensure your heads are off your bodies.\"

He further issued a controversial statement: \"If you love Pakistan, you can take your luggage and leave. We have the capacity to bury those who pelt stones. Islam took birth 1,600 years ago, but Hinduism has existed for tens of thousands of years. Four- and six-year-old kids are spitting on the Ganesh procession. Imagine how the seeds of poison are being sown in their minds.\"

BJP leader Sumalatha Ambareesh stated that if the government fails to initiate action against those involved in stone pelting, the people should respond appropriately.

","content_text":"Mandya (Karnataka), Sep 10 (NationPress) Thousands of people joined the Ganesh Visarjan event in Maddur town of Mandya district on Wednesday. The Hindu organisations decided to conduct the immersion of 28 Ganesh idols at once, following the stone pelting incident during the Ganesh Visarjan procession on Sunday night.\n\nAs the accused indulged in stone pelting from the mosque, the procession was carried out in front of it, and the authorities made tight security arrangements in the vicinity of the mosque.\n\nThe police department deployed 500 policemen near the mosque and also stationed platoons of the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) there. Hundreds of policemen walked along with the Ganesh Visarjan procession to ensure that no untoward incident takes place near the mosque.\n\nIn the entire Maddur town, more than 2,000 policemen were deployed to maintain law and order.\n\nBJP leaders addressed the huge gathering before commencing the procession in Maddur. Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka stated, \"We celebrate the Ganesh festival once a year. We don't celebrate it every day. There is no one to question them about the prayers they offer daily. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is in favour of one section, and he should be sent home.\"\n\n\"The Congress-led government is in a coma stage. Law and order in Karnataka have collapsed. The local MLA of Maddur is not present. When he comes, he will head straight to the mosque. The mosque from which stone pelting was done is built on government land. People from different states have gathered here. Today they pelt stones, tomorrow they will throw bombs. There is a Taliban government in the state.\"\n\nAshoka further stated, \"One has to see the existing situation in this locality of Maddur town. Hindus can't carry dead bodies in a procession, and they can't celebrate festivals. One has to visit this place to know what is happening.\"\n\nBJP MLA C.T. Ravi stirred controversy by stating, \"We didn't spare Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali, and you are nothing. The blood of Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda (freedom fighters) flows in us. If you challenge us, we will break you. We will ensure your heads are off your bodies.\"\n\nHe further issued a controversial statement: \"If you love Pakistan, you can take your luggage and leave. We have the capacity to bury those who pelt stones. Islam took birth 1,600 years ago, but Hinduism has existed for tens of thousands of years. Four- and six-year-old kids are spitting on the Ganesh procession. Imagine how the seeds of poison are being sown in their minds.\"\n\nBJP leader Sumalatha Ambareesh stated that if the government fails to initiate action against those involved in stone pelting, the people should respond appropriately.\n\n","content_unique":"

Mandya (Karnataka), Sep 10 (NationPress) Thousands gathered for the Ganesh Visarjan ceremony in Maddur, located in the Mandya district, on Wednesday. Hindu organizations opted to immerse 28 Ganesh idols simultaneously, a decision made in light of a recent stone pelting incident that occurred during the Ganesh Visarjan procession on Sunday night.

The accused reportedly engaged in stone pelting from the mosque, prompting authorities to implement stringent security measures around the area. The police deployed 500 officers near the mosque, accompanied by platoons from the Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) to ensure the peace during the procession.

In total, over 2,000 police personnel were assigned throughout Maddur to uphold law and order. Before the procession began, BJP leaders addressed the large crowd, with the Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, remarking, \"The Ganesh festival is celebrated once a year, and no one questions daily prayers. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shows favoritism toward certain groups, and should be held accountable.\"

Ashoka further criticized the Congress-led government, claiming, \"Karnataka's law and order has deteriorated. The local MLA is absent and fails to address the community's concerns. The mosque associated with the stone pelting is on government land, and the situation is unsettling for residents from various states. Today stones, tomorrow bombs - this is how the Taliban-like environment is forming in our state.\"

BJP MLA C.T. Ravi stirred controversy with statements emphasizing resistance to historical figures and asserting that Hinduism has existed for millennia. He added, \"Those who sympathize with enemies of the state should leave. We will not tolerate attacks on our processions.\"

BJP leader Sumalatha Ambareesh warned that if the government does not act against those responsible for the stone pelting, the public will respond in kind.

• Massive turnout for Ganesh Visarjan in Maddur.
• Heightened security measures were implemented due to previous violence.
• Local leaders voiced concerns about law and order and government accountability.
• Over 2,000 police officers were deployed to ensure safety.
• Significant cultural and political implications for the community.

Ranchi, Sep 10 (NationPress) The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the state government for failing to conduct municipal elections despite repeated directions.

Expressing serious displeasure, the court said that the government has disobeyed its orders and initiated contempt proceedings against senior bureaucrats, including Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari.

A bench of Justice Ananda Sen issued notices to the Chief Secretary, former Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department Vinay Chaubey, IAS officers Vandana Dadel and Gyanesh Kumar, among others, directing them to appear in person during the next hearing on October 14.

The court also said that charges would be framed against them for willful disobedience.

During the hearing, Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan submitted that the state was in the process of conducting the “triple test” to fix OBC reservation quotas in urban local bodies, and elections would be held thereafter.

The court, however, rejected this argument and said that the government was playing with the court’s order as well as the law.

The case stems from a contempt petition filed by outgoing Ranchi Municipal Corporation councillor Roshni Khalkho, who had moved the court after the January 4, 2024, order was ignored.

At that time, the High Court had directed the state to conduct elections to all urban local bodies within three weeks.

Despite this, no polls have been held to date. Advocate Vinod Singh, representing the petitioner, pressed for strict action against the officials responsible.

The tenure of all municipal bodies in Jharkhand ended in April 2023, and elections were due by April 27 that year. However, citing the need to determine OBC reservation through a triple test, the state government deferred the process.

The triple test, initiated more than a year ago, has yet to be completed.

In the meantime, the administration of all municipal corporations, municipalities, municipal councils, and nagar panchayats in the state has been handed over to government-appointed administrators, leaving elected representatives with no role in urban governance for over two years.

","content_text":"Ranchi, Sep 10 (NationPress) The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the state government for failing to conduct municipal elections despite repeated directions.\n\nExpressing serious displeasure, the court said that the government has disobeyed its orders and initiated contempt proceedings against senior bureaucrats, including Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari.\n\nA bench of Justice Ananda Sen issued notices to the Chief Secretary, former Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department Vinay Chaubey, IAS officers Vandana Dadel and Gyanesh Kumar, among others, directing them to appear in person during the next hearing on October 14.\n\nThe court also said that charges would be framed against them for willful disobedience.\n\nDuring the hearing, Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan submitted that the state was in the process of conducting the “triple test” to fix OBC reservation quotas in urban local bodies, and elections would be held thereafter.\n\nThe court, however, rejected this argument and said that the government was playing with the court’s order as well as the law.\n\nThe case stems from a contempt petition filed by outgoing Ranchi Municipal Corporation councillor Roshni Khalkho, who had moved the court after the January 4, 2024, order was ignored.\n\nAt that time, the High Court had directed the state to conduct elections to all urban local bodies within three weeks.\n\nDespite this, no polls have been held to date. Advocate Vinod Singh, representing the petitioner, pressed for strict action against the officials responsible.\n\nThe tenure of all municipal bodies in Jharkhand ended in April 2023, and elections were due by April 27 that year. However, citing the need to determine OBC reservation through a triple test, the state government deferred the process.\n\nThe triple test, initiated more than a year ago, has yet to be completed.\n\nIn the meantime, the administration of all municipal corporations, municipalities, municipal councils, and nagar panchayats in the state has been handed over to government-appointed administrators, leaving elected representatives with no role in urban governance for over two years.\n\n","content_unique":"

Ranchi, Sep 10 (NationPress) The Jharkhand High Court delivered a stern reprimand to the state government on Wednesday, criticizing its inaction regarding municipal elections despite numerous directives.

The court expressed significant dissatisfaction, stating that the government has disregarded its orders, prompting contempt proceedings against high-ranking officials, including Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari.

A panel led by Justice Ananda Sen issued summons to Chief Secretary Tiwari, former Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department Vinay Chaubey, and IAS officers Vandana Dadel and Gyanesh Kumar, instructing them to appear personally at the next hearing on October 14.

The court further indicated that charges would be established against them for deliberate noncompliance.

During the proceedings, Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan contended that the state was in the midst of a “triple test” to determine OBC reservation quotas for urban local bodies, with elections scheduled to follow. However, the court dismissed this reasoning, asserting that the government was undermining both the court's orders and the law.

This case originated from a contempt petition lodged by outgoing Ranchi Municipal Corporation councillor Roshni Khalkho, who approached the court after the January 4, 2024 directive was not adhered to.

At that time, the High Court mandated that the state conduct elections for all urban local entities within three weeks. Yet, no elections have taken place to date. Advocate Vinod Singh, representing the petitioner, urged for stringent measures against the accountable officials.

All municipal bodies in Jharkhand had their terms end in April 2023, with elections due by April 27 that year. However, citing the necessity to determine OBC reservation through a triple test, the state government postponed the process.

The triple test, initiated over a year ago, remains incomplete.

Consequently, the management of all municipal corporations, municipalities, municipal councils, and nagar panchayats in the state has been transferred to government-appointed administrators, leaving elected officials sidelined from urban governance for over two years.

• Jharkhand High Court is taking a strong stance on election delays.
• Contempt notices issued to top officials.
• Municipal elections overdue since April 2023.
• The state government is facing severe scrutiny for inaction.
• OBC reservation process is still pending.

Kolkata, Sep 10 (NationPress) The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma to appoint an officer of the rank of Deputy Commissioner to investigate the alleged police attack on the RG Kar victim's mother during Nabanna Abhijan.

Justice Tirthankar Ghosh said the medical report of the RG Kar victim's mother from the private hospital showed the injury marks on her forehead.

Calling the matter \"sensitive\" and in the \"interest of justice\", he directed that the investigating officer will examine the report of the treatment given by the private hospital, where the mother of the RG Kar victim was admitted following the alleged attack on August 9.

\"If necessary, he (investigating) will file an FIR. He will also consider whether any punishable offence has been committed in this incident. If nothing like that has happened, then the case will be closed with the permission of the Chief Judicial Magistrate,\" Justice Ghosh said.

Expressing dissatisfaction with the reports submitted by the New Market Police Station and the Shakespeare Police Station in this incident, Justice Ghosh said: \"It is necessary to investigate the matter further and gave the direction to the Kolkata Police Commissioner in this regard.\"

Justice Ghosh's observation came while hearing a case alleging that the police had beaten the mother of the RG Kar victim during the protest movement.

Last month, the Calcutta High Court had sought the medical report from the private hospital where the mother of the RG Kar victim was treated after she was allegedly beaten up by policemen during Nabanna Abhijan on August 9.

The first anniversary of the ghastly rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 was marred by massive violence following a scuffle between cops and protesters participating in the Nabanna Avijan.

The victim's mother alleged that she was beaten up by the policemen after she, along with her husband and other protesters, tried to march towards Nabanna.

Days after the incident, the RG Kar victim's father approached the Kolkata Police Commissioner and accused Shakespeare Sarani Police Station of not registering his complaint.

On August 12, Kolkata Police said that no evidence was found of the police beating the mother of the RG Kar victim during Nabanna Avijan on August 9.

","content_text":"Kolkata, Sep 10 (NationPress) The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma to appoint an officer of the rank of Deputy Commissioner to investigate the alleged police attack on the RG Kar victim's mother during Nabanna Abhijan.\n\nJustice Tirthankar Ghosh said the medical report of the RG Kar victim's mother from the private hospital showed the injury marks on her forehead.\n\nCalling the matter \"sensitive\" and in the \"interest of justice\", he directed that the investigating officer will examine the report of the treatment given by the private hospital, where the mother of the RG Kar victim was admitted following the alleged attack on August 9.\n\n\"If necessary, he (investigating) will file an FIR. He will also consider whether any punishable offence has been committed in this incident. If nothing like that has happened, then the case will be closed with the permission of the Chief Judicial Magistrate,\" Justice Ghosh said.\n\nExpressing dissatisfaction with the reports submitted by the New Market Police Station and the Shakespeare Police Station in this incident, Justice Ghosh said: \"It is necessary to investigate the matter further and gave the direction to the Kolkata Police Commissioner in this regard.\"\n\nJustice Ghosh's observation came while hearing a case alleging that the police had beaten the mother of the RG Kar victim during the protest movement.\n\nLast month, the Calcutta High Court had sought the medical report from the private hospital where the mother of the RG Kar victim was treated after she was allegedly beaten up by policemen during Nabanna Abhijan on August 9.\n\nThe first anniversary of the ghastly rape and murder of a junior woman doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 was marred by massive violence following a scuffle between cops and protesters participating in the Nabanna Avijan.\n\nThe victim's mother alleged that she was beaten up by the policemen after she, along with her husband and other protesters, tried to march towards Nabanna.\n\nDays after the incident, the RG Kar victim's father approached the Kolkata Police Commissioner and accused Shakespeare Sarani Police Station of not registering his complaint.\n\nOn August 12, Kolkata Police said that no evidence was found of the police beating the mother of the RG Kar victim during Nabanna Avijan on August 9.\n\n","content_unique":"

Kolkata, Sep 10 (NationPress) The Calcutta High Court has instructed Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma to designate a Deputy Commissioner-level officer to probe the alleged police assault on the mother of the RG Kar victim during the Nabanna Abhijan.

Justice Tirthankar Ghosh noted that the medical report from a private hospital indicated injury marks on the mother's forehead.

Labeling the case as “sensitive” and vital for “justice”, the judge mandated the investigating officer to review the medical treatment report from the private facility where the RG Kar victim's mother was admitted after the alleged incident on August 9.

He stated, “If required, he (the investigator) will file an FIR. He will also evaluate if any criminal offense occurred during this event. If no offense is established, the case will be closed with the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s approval,” said Justice Ghosh.

Expressing concern over the findings from the New Market and Shakespeare Police Stations, Justice Ghosh added, “Further investigation is necessary,” and instructed the Kolkata Police Commissioner accordingly.

This direction followed a case alleging police brutality against the mother of the RG Kar victim during protests.

Last month, the Calcutta High Court had requested the medical report from the private hospital where the RG Kar victim's mother was treated after the alleged police assault on August 9.

The first anniversary of the horrific rape and murder of a junior doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 was overshadowed by violence stemming from clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators at the Nabanna Abhijan.

The victim's mother claimed she was assaulted by police while attempting to lead a march towards Nabanna with her husband and other protesters.

Subsequent to the incident, the RG Kar victim's father approached the Kolkata Police Commissioner, alleging that the Shakespeare Sarani Police Station failed to register his complaint.

On August 12, Kolkata Police announced that no evidence was found to support claims of police violence against the RG Kar victim's mother during the Nabanna Avijan on August 9.

• Calcutta High Court demands accountability in police actions.
• Investigation led by a Deputy Commissioner to ensure thoroughness.
• The incident highlights ongoing issues with police conduct during protests.
• Medical evidence supports claims of violence.
• Justice Ghosh emphasizes the need for a fair investigation.

With Thursday’s swearing-in, Fadnavis has started his 3.0 innings. Former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister in the Fadnavis-led council of ministers.

 

Fadnavis is expected to expand his cabinet on December 11 or 12 ahead of the upcoming winter session of the state legislature starting from December 16 at Nagpur.

 

The swearing-in function started with a national anthem and Maharashtra Song at 5.30 pm and concluded at 5.45 pm.

 

Eknath Shinde, who was reluctant until this morning, joined as the Deputy Chief Minister honouring the requests by Fadnavis and a host of Shiv Sena leaders.

 

Union ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Chouhan, JP Nadda (who is also BJP president), Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Bhupendra Yadav, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Chirag Paswan, HD Kumaraswamy, Ramdas Athavale were among others who were present on this occasion.

 

Chief Ministers of state ruled by BJP and allies were also present including Yogi Adityanath, Nitish Kumar, N Chandrababu Naidu, Pramod Sawant, Mohan Yadav, Vishnu Deo Sai, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Mohan Charan Majhi among others were present at the function.

 

Over 40,000 people participated in the function while who’s who from industry including Mukesh Ambani, who was accompanied by Anant Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anil Ambani, Dilip Sanghavi, Deepak Parekh were present.

 

Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranvir Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, and Madhuri Dikshit among others came in large numbers.

 

Consul Generals of various countries were also present.

 

More than 10,000 Ladki Bahins, 2,000 farmers and 5,000 chairmen and secretaries of the cooperative societies apart from leaders and cadres from BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP had thronged the venue to be part of the grand ceremony.

 

Over 300 saints, influencers, professionals including doctors and chartered accountants and Bollywood stars and Marathi film actors were also present at the function.

 

The security was beefed in and around Azad Maidan situated near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in South Mumbai. More than 5,000 police personnel have been deployed in addition to teams of state reserve police force, anti-riots force and rapid action force.

 

Five additional police commissioners, 15 deputy commissioners and 29 assistant commissioners were assigned to supervise security arrangements and for an incident-free swearing-in function. The police will also use drones to keep a close vigil.

 

 

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Mumbai, December 5 (NationPress) Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday, surrounded by a host of NDA leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a grand ceremony.

The oath was administered by Governor CP Radhakrishnan.

With this swearing-in, Fadnavis embarks on his 3.0 tenure. Former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar took their oaths as Deputy Chief Ministers in the ministerial council led by Fadnavis.

Fadnavis is anticipated to expand his cabinet on December 11 or 12, ahead of the winter session of the state legislature commencing on December 16 in Nagpur.

The ceremony began with the national anthem and the Maharashtra Song at 5:30 PM and concluded by 5:45 PM.

Eknath Shinde, who had been hesitant until the morning, accepted the role of Deputy Chief Minister in response to requests from Fadnavis and several Shiv Sena leaders.

Notable union ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Chouhan, JP Nadda (also the BJP president), Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Bhupendra Yadav, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Chirag Paswan, HD Kumaraswamy, and Ramdas Athavale were among the dignitaries present.

Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states and allies, including Yogi Adityanath, Nitish Kumar, N Chandrababu Naidu, Pramod Sawant, Mohan Yadav, Vishnu Deo Sai, and Himanta Biswa Sarma, were also in attendance.

Approximately 40,000 attendees filled the venue, including industry leaders like Mukesh Ambani with Anant Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anil Ambani, Dilip Sanghavi, and Deepak Parekh.

Bollywood icons such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranvir Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit also graced the occasion.

Consul Generals from various nations were present as well.

Among the attendees were over 10,000 Ladki Bahins, 2,000 farmers, and 5,000 cooperative society leaders, along with members and supporters from the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP.

Additionally, more than 300 saints, influencers, and professionals, including doctors and chartered accountants from Bollywood and Marathi cinema, were present.

The security measures were heightened around Azad Maidan, near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in South Mumbai, with over 5,000 police personnel deployed, alongside teams from the state reserve police, anti-riot forces, and rapid action teams.

Five additional police commissioners, 15 deputy commissioners, and 29 assistant commissioners were tasked with overseeing security arrangements to ensure an incident-free ceremony. Drones will also be utilized for surveillance.

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Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis Sworn in as CM; Eknath Shinde & Ajit Pawar as Deputy CMs with PM Modi in Attendance

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Mumbai, December 5 (NationPress) Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time on Thursday, surrounded by a host of NDA leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a grand ceremony.

The oath was administered by Governor CP Radhakrishnan.

With this swearing-in, Fadnavis embarks on his 3.0 tenure. Former Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar took their oaths as Deputy Chief Ministers in the ministerial council led by Fadnavis.

Fadnavis is anticipated to expand his cabinet on December 11 or 12, ahead of the winter session of the state legislature commencing on December 16 in Nagpur.

The ceremony began with the national anthem and the Maharashtra Song at 5:30 PM and concluded by 5:45 PM.

Eknath Shinde, who had been hesitant until the morning, accepted the role of Deputy Chief Minister in response to requests from Fadnavis and several Shiv Sena leaders.

Notable union ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Shivraj Chouhan, JP Nadda (also the BJP president), Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Bhupendra Yadav, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Chirag Paswan, HD Kumaraswamy, and Ramdas Athavale were among the dignitaries present.

Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states and allies, including Yogi Adityanath, Nitish Kumar, N Chandrababu Naidu, Pramod Sawant, Mohan Yadav, Vishnu Deo Sai, and Himanta Biswa Sarma, were also in attendance.

Approximately 40,000 attendees filled the venue, including industry leaders like Mukesh Ambani with Anant Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anil Ambani, Dilip Sanghavi, and Deepak Parekh.

Bollywood icons such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranvir Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit also graced the occasion.

Consul Generals from various nations were present as well.

Among the attendees were over 10,000 Ladki Bahins, 2,000 farmers, and 5,000 cooperative society leaders, along with members and supporters from the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP.

Additionally, more than 300 saints, influencers, and professionals, including doctors and chartered accountants from Bollywood and Marathi cinema, were present.

The security measures were heightened around Azad Maidan, near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in South Mumbai, with over 5,000 police personnel deployed, alongside teams from the state reserve police, anti-riot forces, and rapid action teams.

Five additional police commissioners, 15 deputy commissioners, and 29 assistant commissioners were tasked with overseeing security arrangements to ensure an incident-free ceremony. Drones will also be utilized for surveillance.

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