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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Maharashtra special public security bill
The Congress central leadership has sought a reply from the Maharashtra Legislative Party as to how it allowed the passing of the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill without opposition. The Congress party came under criticism after it neither protested, nor submitted a dissenting note in the Legislative Assembly against the bill, despite its leadership voicing opposition to it. 'The All-India Congress Committee had time and again discussed the need to oppose (the bill), and the issue was discussed at the highest level. A clear message was conveyed in this regard to the Maharashtra Pradesh Committee,' said a letter sent by Maharashtra Congress chief Harshavardhan Sapkal. Two days ago, Sapkal, on the instructions of Maharashtra Congress in-charge Ramesh Chennithala, wrote to Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar, group leader in the Legislative Council Satej Patil, and party chief whip Amin Patel. 'A detailed explanation be submitted (to the AICC) on the events (when the bill was passed),' it said, adding that an explanation of the party's stand taken within the legislature and the reasons behind it should be submitted at the earliest. Sources within the Congress told The Indian Express that the high command has taken the incident of the peaceful passage of the bill seriously and hence a detailed report is being sought. According to sources, the party high command was unhappy after the bill had a smooth passage and nobody except one MLA from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) registered opposition to it. Faced with backlash, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) walked out of the Legislative Council the next day, registering protest. The bill was sent to the Joint Scrutiny Committee comprising 25 members from the Legislative Assembly and Council. As per the rules, the members of the committee cannot participate in the discussion unless they submit a dissent note. Vijay Wadettiwar, Nana Patole and Satej Patil were members of the committee from the Congress.
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.)
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
In online meet, farmers decide to intensify chakka jam on Jul 1
Kolhapur: An online meeting of farmers and public representatives opposing the Shaktipeeth highway took place on Thursday evening. The meeting resulted in a unanimous decision to intensify the chakka jam protest on July 1. Participants included MLC Satej Patil, MLA Vishwajeet Kadam, MP Vishal Patil, MP Omaraje Nimbalkar, MP Nagesh Patil, MLA Kailas Patil, MLA Arun Lad, MLA Dilip Sopal, MLA Chandrakant Navghare, MLA Pravin Swami, former MP Raju Shetti, and farmers from all 12 districts. Speaking in Dharashiv, farmers' leader Raju Shetti claimed those opposing the Shaktipeeth highway project are being treated more harshly than 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab, as even Kasab was allowed to present his case, provided a lawyer, and given 'biryani', but farmers' tights are being disregarded. Shetti said govt is issuing notices and conducting land surveys without farmers' consent, using police force to do so. — Rahul Gayakwad
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Close watch on ward delimitation, process should be fair: Satej Patil
Kolhapur: State govt assumed control of ward restructuring for local body elections from the state election commission two years ago. Congress MLC Satej Patil , who heads the party in the state legislative council, said the Maha Vikas Aghadi opposes this move and will monitor the ward structuring closely, as it could influence voting patterns in favour of those managing the process. Patil talked on this topic while attending a notebook distribution event for students, a charitable initiative he has maintained for 20 years on his birthday. He said the ward structuring and delimitation process for municipal corporations, zilla parishads, and municipal councils has begun, following the Supreme Court's directive to align with the 2011 census. "Two years ago, govt took the authority to carry out the delimitation of the wards to itself — urban development department and rural development department. We object to this. However, we want all the officers chairing the process to not get under pressure and carry out the delimitation fairly. Maha Vikas Aghadi is keeping a close watch on the delimitation process for every ward across the state," said Patil. The recent departure of several close associates to other parties has been viewed as a setback for Patil and Congress. "Similar situations have come in my life multiple times. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Florencio Varela (ver precio) Verisure Más información Undo Who left doesn't affect us at all. We are confident that the common people, who see hope in us and are sure that we will lead their struggle, will always be behind me. People have not liked the recent political developments," said Patil. Regarding Gokul Dairy's political situation, Patil acknowledged feeling isolated. Minister Hasan Mushrif, whose son Navid became the dairy's chairman, said: "Him saying that he is left alone is, in a way, accepting defeat before the struggle. People start leaving when someone says something with a defeatist mindset. They should instead say that they will struggle and win." Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
