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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP-Sena turf war escalates: MoS Misal, minister Shirsat clash over authority; Fadnavis steps in
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday intervened in a growing dispute between social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat of the Shiv Sena and minister of state Madhuri Misal of the BJP , urging both leaders to resolve their differences internally. 'Nobody should create this letter war. Ministers should speak among themselves. If they have some difficulties, they should come and tell me, so that we can resolve them,' Fadnavis said in Nagpur, addressing reporters. The spat began after Shirsat objected to Misal convening a meeting with department officials without his prior approval. He claimed Misal had no authority to hold the meeting or issue instructions to officials. In response, Misal asserted she was fully within her rights as a minister of state and had not issued any directives in the meeting, but added she would have, had the need arisen. Clarifying the protocol, Fadnavis said, 'All the powers are with the minister. Whatever powers the minister gives to ministers of state are the latter's powers.' However, he also noted, 'It is wrong to assume that the minister of state does not have the power to hold meetings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo But if there are policy decisions taken, they must be ratified by the minister.' The exchange escalated as Misal wrote to the chief minister's office seeking clarification on her powers, while Shirsat insisted that all departmental meetings must be convened with his permission. Earlier, revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule had said the chief minister would look into the broader issue of power-sharing between cabinet ministers and their junior counterparts. As the power tussle simmers, Fadnavis's call for coordination appears aimed at preventing further strain within the coalition government.
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Don't need your permission: Mahayuti ministers' letter war over meetings
A growing rift within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti coalition has resurfaced, with Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena clashing with BJP Minister of State Madhuri Misal over departmental controversy erupted after Misal, responding to requests from MLAs, convened meetings and issued directives to officials—reportedly without informing or consulting Shirsat. This has fuelled speculation that the BJP is sidelining ministers from the Shinde-led Shiv a strongly worded letter, Shirsat accused Misal of holding review meetings without his approval and directed her to ensure that all future meetings are conducted under his chairmanship. 'We are aware that many meetings are being organised at my level in this regard. Therefore, for proper coordination from an administrative point of view, apart from the subjects which have been allocated to you, my prior permission is required to hold a meeting on other subjects,' he said in a letter to the BJP minister issued a sharp rebuttal, asserting her authority as Minister of State to convene review meetings without prior approval. She clarified that no official decisions were taken during these meetings, only suggestions were made, which she maintained were well within the scope of her responsibilities.'As the Minister of State for the Social Justice Department, I have the authority to hold review meetings of the department. I do not feel the need to take your prior permission to hold these meetings,' she said in a Shirsat to substantiate his claims of overreach, Misal denied encroaching on his authority. She cited the Chief Minister's directive to review 150 days of government work, asserting that her actions were well within her also noted that the division of duties between the Minister and the MoS, formalised on March 19, 2025, lacked the Chief Minister's approval, as mandated by the Maharashtra Government Rules of 1975. Despite this and the absence of formal departmental records, she said she had been discharging her duties without any row comes on the heels of Shirsat's earlier protest over funds being redirected from his department to populist schemes like 'Laadki Behen', highlighting simmering tensions within the has now approached the Chief Minister's Office seeking clarity on whether prior approval is required for such review meetings. Her pointed remarks have further deepened the rift between BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena leaders, raising concerns about coordination and authority within the Social Justice Department.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Maharashtra#Shiv Sena#Bharatiya Janta Party
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Bus conductor, driver robbed in Wagholi
Pune: A private luxury bus, travelling from Bhosari to Beed, was targeted by three robbers late on Thursday at Bakori Phata near Wagholi on the Pune-Nagar highway. The suspect trio attacked the driver, Bhausaheb Misal (26), bus conductor and a passenger, before fleeing with Rs7,600. The incident occurred around 11.45pm when the bus had stopped to pick up passengers. After the robbery, the suspects fled the scene in a car with a fourth accomplice who was waiting for them. Misal, who is a resident of Beed, filed a complaint with the Wagholi police on Friday. Police have collected the CCTV footage and are looking for the suspects. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM will hold meeting on MIDC issues in Pimpri Chinchwad, says minister Misal
Pune: Minister of state Madhuri Misal on Monday said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis would soon convene a meeting to address various issues industrial units and residents faced in MIDC areas in and around Pimpri Chinchwad. Responding to concerns raised by BJP MLA Mahesh Landge in the ongoing assembly session, Misal admitted to problems in MIDC zones and said a joint meeting would be held soon at the chief minister's office in Mumbai. She said officials concerned from different government departments and representatives from industrial associations would be invited for this meeting. Landge highlighted that there were a total of 3,470 industrial units in Pimpri Chinchwad. They faced persistent infrastructure issues such as poor roads, drainage problems and unreliable power supply despite paying around Rs320 crore annually in taxes to the municipal corporation, he said. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Waterlogging was reported in the "J Block" area of Bhosari MIDC last month. It was later revealed that several natural streams were blocked because of illegal constructions. Sandeep Belsare, the president of Pimpri Chinchwad Small Industries Association, said, "Frequent and long power cuts are one of the major problems in Bhosari MIDC. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Forget Furosemide, Use This Household Item To Help Drain Edema Fluid WellnessGuide Learn more Undo It is affecting the overall production and the issue remains unresolved despite many meetings with officials concerned." He said, "There is no sewage line in MIDC areas and the condition of several roads is very poor. The road connecting Indrayani Chowk and Bhosari MIDC police station is filled with potholes." Belsare said the industrialists had been demanding a dedicated effluent treatment plant (ETP), but there had been no progress on this matter despite meetings with officials of PCMC, MIDC and the industries minister. The industrial units of Pimpri Chinchwad had been demanding the authorities set up a plant to process hazardous waste because they had to transport it to Ranjangaon MIDC, almost 60km away. Landge said industrialists in Chakan MIDC faced similar issues. They had even threatened to launch a protest against the poor condition of roads and heavy traffic congestion. Misal admitted to similar infrastructure issues in Nashik MIDC areas. She said out of a 68km road network in Satpur and Ambad MIDC areas of Nashik, the administration had constructed 15km of new roads. The minister said the work on the remaining ones had been planned. She said the municipal corporation of Nashik had been directed to start work on the new drainage line to prevent flooding in the area. Responding to Congress MLA Amit Deshmukh's demand for a standard operating procedure (SOP) to address multi-agency issues in MIDC areas across Maharashtra, Misal assured the House that appropriate action would be taken on the matter. Pune: Minister of state Madhuri Misal on Monday said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis would soon convene a meeting to address various issues industrial units and residents faced in MIDC areas in and around Pimpri Chinchwad. Responding to concerns raised by BJP MLA Mahesh Landge in the ongoing assembly session, Misal admitted to problems in MIDC zones and said a joint meeting would be held soon at the chief minister's office in Mumbai. She said officials concerned from different government departments and representatives from industrial associations would be invited for this meeting. Landge highlighted that there were a total of 3,470 industrial units in Pimpri Chinchwad. They faced persistent infrastructure issues such as poor roads, drainage problems and unreliable power supply despite paying around Rs320 crore annually in taxes to the municipal corporation, he said. Waterlogging was reported in the "J Block" area of Bhosari MIDC last month. It was later revealed that several natural streams were blocked because of illegal constructions. Sandeep Belsare, the president of Pimpri Chinchwad Small Industries Association, said, "Frequent and long power cuts are one of the major problems in Bhosari MIDC. It is affecting the overall production and the issue remains unresolved despite many meetings with officials concerned." He said, "There is no sewage line in MIDC areas and the condition of several roads is very poor. The road connecting Indrayani Chowk and Bhosari MIDC police station is filled with potholes." Belsare said the industrialists had been demanding a dedicated effluent treatment plant (ETP), but there had been no progress on this matter despite meetings with officials of PCMC, MIDC and the industries minister. The industrial units of Pimpri Chinchwad had been demanding the authorities set up a plant to process hazardous waste because they had to transport it to Ranjangaon MIDC, almost 60km away. Landge said industrialists in Chakan MIDC faced similar issues. They had even threatened to launch a protest against the poor condition of roads and heavy traffic congestion. Misal admitted to similar infrastructure issues in Nashik MIDC areas. She said out of a 68km road network in Satpur and Ambad MIDC areas of Nashik, the administration had constructed 15km of new roads. The minister said the work on the remaining ones had been planned. She said the municipal corporation of Nashik had been directed to start work on the new drainage line to prevent flooding in the area. Responding to Congress MLA Amit Deshmukh's demand for a standard operating procedure (SOP) to address multi-agency issues in MIDC areas across Maharashtra, Misal assured the House that appropriate action would be taken on the matter.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Collection of property tax stays suspended in areas merged with Pune Municipal Corporation
1 2 Pune: Minister of urban development department Madhuri Misal on Tuesday said there had been no forceful tax collection from residents of areas merged into Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) limits and the process remained suspended. Misal was replying to a question raised by Khadakwasla MLA Bhimrao Tapkir. Tapkir said residents were unhappy with the property tax structure proposed by PMC, since it was significantly higher than panchayat charges. Many had also received incorrect and inflated property tax bills. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Misal said there had been no compulsion from the administration and some property owners paid taxes on their own. However, there had been reports of inflated bills. She said the issue was under consideration and PMC had been directed to rework the tax structure and re-submit a proposal to the govt pertaining. The civic administration has been in favour of collecting property tax in the 23 merged areas, but locals had protested. Last year, the state govt had suspended tax collection in merged areas and there has been no decision on reviving the collection. PMC has approached the govt to allow the activity. In another question, Tapkir demanded allotment of Rs50 crore for disaster management works in Pune. Misal said a process to allot Rs200 crore for the same was underway.
