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Deccan Herald
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
BJP slams Mamata for her support to J&K CM over Martyrs' Day
Hello readers! The BJP took a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for indulging in 'dog-whistle politics' eyeing 'Islamist vote banks'. Dismissing speculation about his possible move to the BJP, Maharashtra NCP (SP) president Jayant Patil said that he had neither met any leader of the saffron outfit nor had anyone from the ruling coalition party approached him. Stay tuned to DH for all the latest political updates.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Several key suggestions from Opposition orally accepted, but excluded from Maharashtra Public Security Bill: NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil
Mumbai: While the Opposition legislators did not submit a dissent note on the Maharashtra Public Security Bill 2024, which was passed by the assembly on Thursday, NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil told TOI that several key suggestions they had made as members of the joint select committee were orally accepted, but not implemented in the bill. Govt had re-drafted the bill based on the joint select committee of legislators' report. "We asked for certain clauses to be dropped altogether and for some changes to be made. These were orally accepted, but now I find they are not included in the bill. We are concerned that this law should not be used against the Opposition and protesters," Patil told TOI. "We did not submit a dissent note because we were assured that our suggestions would be accepted." You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai For instance, in the definition of unlawful, the bill includes "encouraging or preaching disobedience to established law and its institutions". Opposition MLAs wanted this removed because it could be applied to protesters, sources said. The bill states that govt can issue a notification in the official gazette to declare an organisation unlawful. The notification will have no effect until the advisory board, led by a former or current Bombay high court judge, confirms it. However, the bill also states that if govt is of the opinion that the organisation needs to be deemed unlawful with immediate effect, "it may direct that the notification shall, subject to any report of the advisory board that may be made, have effect from the date of its publication in the official gazette". The Opposition legislators wanted this clause dropped, as they felt it bypassed the advisory board, sources said. Although the notification has to specify the grounds on which it is issued, there is another clause that says govt is not required to disclose any fact which "it considers to be against the public interest". Opposition legislators wanted this clause dropped on the grounds of transparency. The bill allows for an organisation declared unlawful to make a representation to govt within 15 days. The Opposition wanted this to be extended to 30 days. Further, in the bill, the advisory board will comprise a chairperson, who is or was an HC judge, and two members. One of these will be a retired district judge and the other, a govt pleader appointed by state govt. The Opposition had asked for both members to be retired district judges. The bill empowers a district magistrate and police commissioner to notify any place used for the activities of an unlawful organisation and also take possession of movable property. An appeal against this has to be made to govt. The Opposition MLAs wanted a judicial magistrate for this role instead, and the appeal to go before the advisory board. The Opposition legislators on the joint select committee included Nana Patole, Vijay Wadettiwar, and Satej Patil from Congress, Jitendra Awhad and Shashikant Shinde from NCP (SP), and Ambadas Danve and Bhaskar Jadhav from Shiv Sena (UBT).
NDTV
10-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill 2024 Tabled To Tackle "Urban Naxalism"
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday presented the report of the Joint Committee on the Special Public Security Bill 2024 in the Assembly. The bill, aimed at curbing "urban Naxalism", has undergone significant amendments based on thorough discussions and public suggestions. A Joint Committee comprising members from both Houses of the Legislature was formed to review the bill. Committee Chairman Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated that the committee held five meetings to address misconceptions and incorporate public suggestions. The Legislature Secretariat received over 12,500 suggestions, based on which amendments were proposed. Among the most significant amendments is a clarified statement of objectives. The bill's original intent has been revised to focus on preventing illegal activities linked to left-wing ideologies or similar acts, which will ensure that the bill will not be misused against political or social organisations. To prevent arbitrary decisions, the amended bill mandates the formation of an Advisory Board before any organisation can be declared unlawful. The board will include a sitting or retired High Court judge, with members comprising a District Judge and officials of GP rank. Another key revision relates to the rank of the officer responsible for conducting inquiries. Previously, the responsibility for inquiries was with a Police Sub-Inspector. Based on the committee's recommendation, this duty has now been assigned to an officer of Deputy Superintendent of Police rank. Notably, the Joint Committee included prominent MLAs such as Jayant Patil, Nana Patole, Bhaskar Jadhav, Jitendra Awhad, and Ambadas Danve. These members provided valuable suggestions to eliminate potential misconceptions and prevent misuse of the bill.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Opposition targets Maharashtra government over Thane tunnel project, alleges ₹3,000 cr scam
Opposition legislators on Wednesday (July 2, 2025) staged a protest at the Maharashtra legislature complex, accusing the BJP-led government of favouring a private firm for a major tunnel project in Thane, and alleged that it involved a ₹3,000 crore scam. The tender process for the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project was cancelled by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in May after the L&T, which had been disqualified, moved the Supreme Court. Standing on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan complex here, MLAs and MLCs of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) shouted slogans and claimed that the government cancelled the contract only because it feared action by the Supreme Court. The monsoon session of the state assembly and legislative council is underway since Monday (June 30, 2025). Among those who took part in the protest were the Leader of Opposition in the council, Ambadas Danve (Shiv Sena UBT), Satej Patil of Congress, and NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil. "Despite serious concerns being raised about the project, the government continued to push it. This is not just a technical lapse. It is a ₹3,000 crore scam which the people of Maharashtra must not ignore," Mr. Danve said. Satej Patil alleged that the contractor who won the contract was a known donor of electoral bonds. "This is not a coincidence. The government is rewarding the same company that has funded it. This raises fundamental questions about transparency and fairness," he said. Jayant Patil demanded an immediate review of all contracts awarded to Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd, the company in question. Megha Engineering and Infrastructure had become the state's "preferred contractor", opposition leaders alleged. "Megha gets the cream, farmers remain hungry," was one of the slogans shouted by opposition leaders. Mr. Danve said the opposition would continue to raise the issue in both Houses until action was taken. "This is not just about one company. It's about governance being compromised," he said.
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Business Standard
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Oppn targets Maha govt over Thane tunnel project, alleges ₹3,000 cr scam
The tender process for the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project was cancelled by the MMRDA in May after the L&T, which had been disqualified, moved the Supreme Court Press Trust of India Mumbai Opposition legislators on Wednesday staged a protest at the Maharashtra legislature complex accusing the BJP-led government of favouring a private firm for a major tunnel project in Thane, and alleged that it involved a ₹ 3,000 crore scam. The tender process for the Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project was cancelled by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in May after the L&T, which had been disqualified, moved the Supreme Court. Standing on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan complex here, MLAs and MLCs of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) shouted slogans and claimed that the government cancelled the contract only because it feared action by the Supreme Court. The monsoon session of the state assembly and legislative council is underway since Monday. Among those who took part in the protest were Leader of Opposition in the council Ambadas Danve (Shiv Sena UBT), Satej Patil of Congress, and NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil. "Despite serious concerns being raised about the project, the government continued to push it. This is not just a technical lapse. It is a ₹ 3,000 crore scam which the people of Maharashtra must not ignore," Danve said. Satej Patil alleged that the contractor who won the contract was a known donor of electoral bonds. "This is not a coincidence. The government is rewarding the same company that has funded it. This raises fundamental questions about transparency and fairness," he said. Jayant Patil demanded an immediate review of all contracts awarded to Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd, the company in question. Megha Engineering and Infrastructure had become the state's "preferred contractor", opposition leaders alleged. "Megha gets the cream, farmers remain hungry," was one of the slogans shouted by opposition leaders. Danve said the opposition would continue to raise the issue in both Houses until action was taken. "This is not just about one company. It's about governance being compromised," he said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
