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Maha: Newly elected MLC Kadu warns own govt over delayed Disability Pensions

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) Barely ten days after being elected as a member of the Legislative Council (MLC) following his entry into the Shiv Sena (Shinde), Bachchu Kadu has returned to his aggressive activist roots by issueing a direct ultimatum to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the long-delayed pensions for the disabled.
Thousands of visually impaired and disabled citizens in Maharashtra are facing severe financial distress due to administrative delays.Under the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana, eligible persons with over 40 per cent disability are entitled to a monthly stipend of Rs 2,500. However,
payments for February, March, and April have reportedly not been released, leaving many without money for basic necessities like rent, electricity and medicines.
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Kolhapur/Satara, Jun 17 (UNI) Congress senior leader and former State chief minister Prithviraj Chavan today alleged that the split in the Shiv Sena(UBT) is being engineered for getting passed the Delimitation Bill in Parliament, and termed it a "black day" for democracy.

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Minister Chandrakant Patil says core purpose of education is development of society

17 Jun 2026 | 10:57 PM

Pune, June 17 (UNI) Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil on Wednesday said knowledge must be accessible to all classes irrespective of caste or religion.

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Maharashtra: Prithviraj Chavan alleges ‘Operation Tiger’ aimed at crippling opposition

17 Jun 2026 | 10:20 PM

Mumbai, Jun 17 (UNI) The political landscape in Maharashtra has been thrown into turmoil following reports of an impending split within the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction. Amidst the rising tensions, former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has launched a stinging critique of the BJP and the central government, characterizing the recent developments as part of a calculated national strategy to dismantle opposition forces. .

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Vagdhara Samman Ceremony to be Held In Mumbai on July 4

17 Jun 2026 | 9:59 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (UNI) Eminent agriculturist and Bastar-based entrepreneur Dr Rajaram Tripathi will be conferred the Vagdhara Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 for his outstanding contribution to agriculture.
Noted film actors Raza Murad and Sachin Khedekar will receive the prestigious Vagdhara Navratna Samman.

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Operation Tiger row: Patole says BJP’s hunger for power has crossed all limits

17 Jun 2026 | 9:21 PM

Nagpur, Jun 17 (UNI) Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP amid speculation over the alleged "Operation Tiger" in the state, accusing the ruling party of pursuing power at any cost through attempts to poach opposition legislators.

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