Will there be an investigation into Shefali Jariwala's mysterious death?

Mumbai, June 28 (NationPress) Maharashtra's Minister of State for Home Affairs, Yogesh Kadam, stated on Saturday that an extensive investigation will take place into all aspects of the unexpected demise of 42-year-old actress Shefali Jariwala, including the potential for foul play.

"The police have collected pertinent information, and the inquiry is currently underway. Should any foul play be suspected or complaints arise, we will certainly investigate that angle and carry out a comprehensive inquiry. At this moment, we cannot speculate, but any doubts will prompt action," Kadam informed IANS.

On the evening of June 27, it was reported that Shefali Jariwala collapsed at her residence. Her husband quickly transported her to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital, where she was pronounced dead by medical staff. This news has left her fans and colleagues in the industry stunned, as they fondly remember her for her iconic role in the music video "Kaanta Laga" and her lively presence on reality TV and social media.

While initial reports suggest that Jariwala may have suffered a heart attack, there has been no official confirmation from her family, the hospital, or the police, which leaves the exact cause of her passing unverified.

Yogesh Kadam also commented on the ongoing debate regarding the Maharashtra government’s recent decision to mandate Hindi from Class 1 to Class 5 under the National Education Policy’s three-language framework. This decision has faced significant backlash from political adversaries, including Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, who accuse the government of neglecting Marathi.

In response to the criticism, Kadam remarked, "We haven’t enforced Hindi as mandatory; those who oppose it are merely engaging in politics. They are aware of their diminishing influence in Maharashtra but are attempting to secure their Mumbai voter base. The public can see through their actions. In the upcoming elections, voters will support Eknath Shinde."

When asked about the declining influence of the "Thackeray brand," Kadam replied, "It’s nearly finished. They contested 100 seats but only managed to secure 20 MLAs. Meanwhile, Eknath Shinde’s faction contested 80 seats and won 61. The outcome is evident. With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections approaching in six months, leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT) sense impending defeat, which is why they are raising issues surrounding the Marathi language. I want to clarify that Hindi will not receive undue preference. We have been transparent about this from the outset," he concluded.