News18 Evening Digest: Fadnavis Vows Action In Slapgate Row, Plea To Label Eidgah Mosque As 'Disputed Structure' Rejected & More
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In today's evening digest, News18 brings you the latest update on Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis vowed to take strict action in the slapgate row, Allahabad HC dismissed a plea seeking to officially refer to the Eidgah mosque as a 'disputed structure," and other top stories.
'Violence Not Accepted In The Name Of Marathi Pride': Fadnavis Vows Action In Slapgate
While responding to the assault of a shopkeeper by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that Marathi should be respected without resorting to violence. Read More
In the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah case, the Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking to officially refer to the Eidgah mosque in all future legal proceedings as a 'disputed structure." The court stated that such a declaration would amount to prejudging the matter, which is still under adjudication. Read More
A fresh political row erupted in Maharashtra after Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ended his speech with 'Jai Gujarat' during an inauguration event in Pune.
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Hans India
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- Indian Express
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