Kalpesh Mhamunkar

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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday suggested that the BJP-led government turn the Raj Bhavan premises in Mumbai into a memorial for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj while shifting the governor to some other place. If the BJP has genuine respect for the 17th century warrior king, the Union government would declare a country-wide holiday on his birth anniversary, he told a party convention at Nashik.

1 week ago | freepressjournal.in | Kalpesh Mhamunkar

Mumbai: The state cabinet has approved several key reforms in the governance of municipal corporations, municipal councils, and industrial cities. One of the major reforms allows elected members of these bodies to remove their presidents. Previously, the process of removing a president required signatures from at least 50% of elected members.

1 week ago | freepressjournal.in | Kalpesh Mhamunkar

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar has dismissed speculation of internal friction within the Maharashtra government, following recent controversies surrounding public appearances and key appointments.

1 week ago | freepressjournal.in | Kalpesh Mhamunkar

In a significant move aimed at empowering elected members and enhancing property management in the state, the Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved several key reforms in the governance of municipal corporations, municipal councils, and industrial cities. These decisions were made during a meeting held on Tuesday.

1 week ago | freepressjournal.in | Kalpesh Mhamunkar

Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare has clarified recent reports suggesting that eight lakh women beneficiaries of the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme would receive only Rs500 instead of the assured Rs1,500. Her statement follows media coverage and opposition criticism claiming that benefits were being reduced for women also enrolled in the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi scheme.