#Vikas Darekar

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Mumbai, 22nd Nov. As Maharashtra awaits the results of its high-stakes assembly elections on November 23, tensions over who will assume the role of Chief Minister have already escalated. Both the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) are making competing claims on the mandate, setting the stage for a post-poll power struggle. The first hint of discord emerged immediately after the voting concluded. Congress leader and state president Nana Patole boldly declared that the MVA would form the next government, claiming the Congress would secure the most seats. His remarks, however, quickly drew backlash from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who emphasized that the decision on the Chief Minister’s post would be made collectively by all the MVA constituents. The rift within the MVA was further exposed by Raut’s challenge to Congress, urging the high command to formally announce the CM face if Patole’s assertion had any merit. Meanwhile, the Mahayuti alliance, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, remains equally assertive. Shinde’s supporters, including Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Shirsat, argue that the voters have already expressed their preference for Shinde as the next CM. BJP leaders like Pravin Darekar have also backed Shinde and have extended their support to Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis for the top job. As a result, the Mahayuti camp remains confident that their alliance will maintain its hold on power. While the Congress-Congress led MVA and Mahayuti factions both express optimism, the battle over the Chief Minister’s post is far from settled. The divide between the Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) reveals the underlying tensions within the MVA, especially considering past instances of internal friction. BJP’s Pravin Darekar seized on these divisions, questioning how an alliance plagued with internal rifts could come together to decide on a CM candidate. On the Mahayuti side, the BJP continues to downplay the MVA’s chances, arguing that the electorate has delivered a clear mandate for their alliance. Darekar dismissed Patole’s aspirations as nothing more than “daydreaming,” signaling the BJP’s confidence in retaining power. While exit polls largely favor Mahayuti’s continued dominance, Darekar further critiqued the MVA for its internal strife, referencing incidents such as the Congress MP Praniti Shinde’s support for an independent candidate in Solapur, which he sees as indicative of a lack of unity within the opposition. Despite these claims, the results remain uncertain. The sharp rise in voter turnout to 66.05%, compared to 61.1% in 2019, has sparked further optimism among Mahayuti supporters. Darekar attributed the surge in voter participation to the grassroots efforts of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which campaigned vigorously to encourage greater voter engagement. Women voters, in particular, were said to have responded positively to the Mahayuti government’s ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana,’ adding to the coalition’s hopes of securing a fresh mandate. As Maharashtra awaits its political fate, the issue of who will lead the next government has now become a battle of narratives. While both the MVA and Mahayuti have their reasons for confidence, it is clear that the state is at a crossroads, with political alliances being tested in new ways. Whether this election will mark the beginning of a new era of leadership in Maharashtra or reinforce the status quo will depend not just on the voters’ decision but also on how the alliance partners come together—or fall apart—in the post-poll negotiations. The post Post-Poll Tensions: Who Will Lead Maharashtra Next? appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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Ms Dipti Raut says more grass-root planning and better storage facilities and food processing services will ease the problem of high onion prices - and making a variety of cash crops and vegetables available across the country would also ease the pressure on onions. "The government is quick to act when onion prices rise. Why don't they act as swiftly when prices fall?" asked Vikas Darekar, an onion farmer in Maharashtra. He said the government should buy onions from farmers at a "fair price". Mr Milind Murugkar, however, feels that the government should never interfere in "onion matters". "If you are interested in raising purchasing power of the people, they should not curtail exports. Do we have such a ban on software exports? It's really absurd. A government which has won such a huge majority should be able to withstand the pressures from a few consumers."

'India's onion crisis: Why rising prices make politicians cry', BBC

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Maharashtra BJP announces protest, demands resumption of local train service for vaccinated people

Maharashtra BJP announces protest, demands resumption of local train service for vaccinated people

Image Source : PTI Maharashtra BJP announces protest, demands resumption of local train service for vaccinated people Maharashtra BJP has announced a protest against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government and has demanded restarting of local train service in Mumbai for the general public who have been inoculated with both doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Praveen Darekar, leader of Opposition in…