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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Nana Patole raises issue of ‘honey trap' racket in Maharashtra
Congress MLA Nana Patole on Wednesday raised serious allegations in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, claiming that senior bureaucrats and ministers may have been targeted in a honeytrap operation, leading to possible leaks of confidential government documents. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Patole said, 'There is growing concern that classified information from the state has been accessed through a systematic honeytrap. Reports suggest the involvement of IAS officers and sitting ministers. If this material has reached anti-national networks, it poses a direct threat to state security.' He further demanded that the government clarify the matter in the House by the end of the day, warning that the Opposition would otherwise intensify its protest. Speaker Rahul Narwekar briefly responded, saying, 'The government should take note of the matter raised.' In a statement outside the House, state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said, 'The Home Department and the police must be looking into it .' Opposition leaders alleged that several top officials were reportedly recorded in a compromising position at a luxury hotel in Nashik. According to them, the footage is believed to have been used for blackmail, and at least 72 names have surfaced during preliminary inquiries. Outside the House, NCP (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad said, 'I am not aware about the exact case. This is not just a question of misconduct — this could be a serious breach of public trust and institutional integrity. If proven, the accused must face legal consequences.'
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Five arrested over stripping girls for menstruation check in Thane school
Police have arrested five persons, including the principal of a private school in Thane, after girl students were allegedly made to strip to check if they were menstruating, police said on Thursday. The accused were sent to 14-day judicial custody, officers said. While the principal and a staffer were arrested on Wednesday, a day after the episode unfolded, three other staffers were arrested on Thursday, they said. Police have booked eight persons under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 74 (intent to outrage her modesty) and 76 (intent to disrobe). The incident occurred at a school in Shahapur area of Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday after bloodstains were found in its toilet, the police said. Students from Class 5 to 10 were taken to the toilet with a woman attendant checking their private parts, as per the complaint lodged by a parent. Following the incident, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered strict action against the accused. While responding to Congress leader Nana Patole's query over the matter, BJP leader Girish Mahajan informed the Assembly that immediate action has been taken and the investigation is under way. Congress legislator Jyoti Gaikwad demanded that those guilty should not be spared. 'Inhuman treatment' Meanwhile, Shiv Sena leader Neelam Gorhe called it 'inhuman treatment', saying such acts cannot be completely condoned. 'I have spoken to Thane Collector and necessary action has been taken,' said Ms. Gorhe, adding that we need to shift to an education system that understands girls, supports them and empowers them. 'This is not just a question of law, but also of social awareness,' she added.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Privilege motion moved against top govt officials
Mumbai: Congress MLA Nana Patole on Wednesday moved a breach of privilege motion against senior state officials, including the Chief Secretary, over what he described as a "highly irregular" contract extension given to a "blacklisted" private toll management company. The motion, submitted to Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, also mentions the Additional Chief Secretary (Public Works Department) and managing director of Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), and alleged the extension caused Rs 3,000-crore loss to the state. The motion highlights a government resolution (GR) issued on June 25, 2025, by the PWD regarding compensation to MSRDC for toll exemptions granted to light motor vehicles, school buses, and state transport buses at five toll plazas at Mumbai entry points. In his statement in the Assembly, Patole alleged the contract of MEP Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, which had been blacklisted, was illegally extended. pti You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Patole alleges graft in 2,368cr waste project bidding
Mumbai: Congress MLA Nana Patole on Thursday alleged irregularities in the BMC's project for legacy waste remediation at the Deonar dumping ground, with the estimated contract valued at over Rs 2,368 crore. Patole said that two companies were kept out of the tendering process to favour a specific bidder. He said that while hundreds of acres of land were given to Adani in Dharavi for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), the BMC was compelled to spend Rs 2,368 crore on clearing the Deonar dumping ground for Adani to shift ineligible Dharavi residents to Deonar on a rental basis. Patole raised the issue through a point of propriety in the Legislative Assembly, claiming cabinet-level conflicts over the project and requesting clarification from chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The project is being executed by the BMC's Solid Waste Management (SWM) department. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai "In Dharavi, 311 acres of land is being given to Adani, but the BMC is going to clean up the Deonar dumping ground for Adani. The BMC is already on the way to bankruptcy, but it is spending Rs 2,368 crore for Adani. 50,000 ineligible residents of Dharavi are going to be shifted to Deonar on rent. Earlier, it was said they would be shifted to Malad, but now they are being shifted to a dumping ground. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The New £23 per Month Private Medical Insurance That's Sweeping the UK Private Medical Plans Get Quote Undo The BMC is going to impose a garbage collection fee on Mumbaikars to make up for this spending. This is nothing but a loot of Mumbaikars and the people of the state," Patole said. The BMC floated tenders for the waste remediation project in May. The scope of the project includes the bioremediation of 185 lakh tonnes of legacy waste, along with the disposal of excavated, processed, and segregated material. It also covers the reclamation of about 110 hectares of land at the Deonar site.
Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Congress alleges irregularities in BMC's Rs 2,368-crore tender for cleaning up Deonar landfill
Alleging irregularities in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)'s Rs 2,368-crore tender for cleaning waste piles from the Deonar landfill through bioremediation, Congress MLA Nana Patole on Thursday said two companies have been kept out of the tender to pick a favourite company. Raising the Point of Propriety in the Assembly, Patole said while hundreds of acres of land have been given to Adani in Dharavi for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), the BMC has been forced to bear the burden of Rs 2,368 crore to clear the Deonar dumping ground for Adani to shift ineligible Dharavi residents to Deonar. He said 'there was a gang war in the state cabinet over the project' and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis must clarify on it. 'In Dharavi, 311 acres of land is being given to Adani but the BMC is going to clean up the Deonar dumping ground for Adani. The BMC is already on way to becoming bankrupt but it is spending Rs 2,368 crore for Adani. Nearly 50,000 ineligible residents of Dharavi are going to be shifted to Deonar on rental housing basis. The BMC is going to impose a garbage collection fee from Mumbaikars to make up for this spending. This is nothing but a loot of Mumbaikars and people of the state,' Patole said. The BMC has extended its deadline for the Rs 2,368 crore tender to appoint a contractor to carry out bioremediation of 185 lakh tonnes of waste and reclaim 110 hectares of land at the Deonar site over a period of three years. Bioremediation is a process involving treating garbage with the help of natural elements like air, sunlight, and microorganisms. Over time, as the biodegradable waste decomposes, the remaining non-biodegradable extracts are either recycled or treated artificially. According to civic data, of the 1.85 crore metric tonnes of waste which is currently stacked at the site, nearly 48 per cent comprises construction debris, 41 per cent is inert waste while 10 per cent is accounted for by dry, miscellaneous waste.
