States » WestPosted at: Dec 13 2025 7:24PM


'BJP can't separate Vidarbha from Maharashtra,' says Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Dec 13 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut criticised BJP leader and Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule's recent statement that the Fadnavis government is in favour of carving out a separate state of Vidarbha out of Maharashtra by dividing the state.
Recently, Bawankule had stated, "Our stand regarding a separate Vidarbha state remains unchanged. We are working for it. Even the Congress has raised the issue of a separate Vidarbha state. It is on the BJP's agenda. We have been working for it since the beginning. Devendra Fadnavis has also taken a stand in favor of a separate Vidarbha so far. The BJP is in favor of a separate Vidarbha state".
Similarly, senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar too stated recently, "It is not possible to fill the developmental backlog of Vidarbha without forming a separate state of Vidarbha. A separate state of Vidarbha must be created in the future. We want a separate Vidarbha because according to the current social equation, OBCs, Dalits, tribals and minorities are predominant in Vidarbha. If we look at it from the perspective of these societies, they have not got any opportunities. Until political power is shared with them, justice cannot be done to the Vidarbha region. Therefore, our demand is that a separate Vidarbha should be created."
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #'BJP can't separate Vidarbha from Maharashtra#' says Sanjay Raut
More News

Tenneco clean air, Indian Army and Vaghmi foundation launch 5,000-tree plantation drive in Pune

18 Jan 2026 | 10:33 PM

Pune, Jan 18 (UNI) Rapid urbanization in recent years has led to large-scale tree cutting, disturbing ecological balance and contributing to rising temperatures and declining air quality. Against this backdrop, urban forestry has emerged as a vital solution for restoring environmental harmony and building climate resilience.

see more..

Private sector surpasses public sector in defence reasearch and development: Rajnath Singh

18 Jan 2026 | 9:25 PM

Nagpur, Jan 18 (UNI) union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the private sector has moved ahead of the public sector in research and development, marking a significant shift in India’s defence ecosystem.

see more..

Maha: One of main killers in Mangesh Kalokhe murder case arrested

18 Jan 2026 | 8:48 PM

Kolhapur, Raigad, Jan 18 (UNI) Khalapur police today successfully arrested one of the main killers in Mangesh Kalokhe murder case, who was absconding, from Khopoli of Raigad district.

see more..

Maha: Poland invites former MP Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati for World Economic Forum

18 Jan 2026 | 8:37 PM

Kolhapur, Jan 18 (UNI) Poland has specially invited former Rajy Sabha MP Yuvraj Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati to participate in annual conference organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF), an international organization based in Switzerland, at Davos.

see more..

Advantage Vidarbha 2026: Nagpur to host grand industrial Expo from Feb 6–8

18 Jan 2026 | 8:33 PM

Nagpur, Jan 18 (UNI) The Association for Industrial Development (AID) will host the third edition of the Advantage Vidarbha 2026 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav at the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Campus from February 6 to 8.

see more..