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Opposition slams Maha govt over Assembly scuffle; Allegations of Legislative passes being sold for Rs 5k-10k

Mumbai, July 18 (UNI) Serious allegations were raised in the Maharashtra Legislature today as NCP-SP state president Shashikant Shinde and Shiv Sena- UBT MLA Anil Parab claimed that entry passes to the Vidhan Bhavan were being sold for amounts ranging from Rs 5,000 to 10,000.
The issue surfaced a day after a violent scuffle broke out in the Vidhan Bhavan premises between BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar’s supporters and those of NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad.
The incident drew strong condemnation from the Opposition, accusing the government of allowing lawlessness within the state’s top legislative body.
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Mumbai Feb 12( UNI) Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh on Thursday urged authorities to expedite the process of holding the mayoral election at the Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC), arguing that the prolonged delay is fuelling the risk of political horse-trading.

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Maha: Five injured as lift of Mumbai high -rise bldg collapses, condition stabley

12 Feb 2026 | 1:34 AM

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DPDC approves a total draft plan of Rs 751 8 crores for the year 2026-27 for the district -Chandrakant Patil

12 Feb 2026 | 12:39 AM

Sangli, Feb 11 (UNI) Maharashtra higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil said that District Planning Development Committee (DPDC) has approved a draft plan of Rs 751.8 crores, with additional demand of Rs 206 crores, approved for the year 2026-27 for the Sangli district. .

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Aqua line applause! NSE chief hails Fadnavis as Mumbai’s metro dream speeds ahead

12 Feb 2026 | 12:34 AM

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Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India, took to X, formerly Twitter, after riding the latest corridor, sharing a picture from his commute with his wife and writing, “thank you. It is a great facility for all Mumbaikars. Thanks to @Dev_Fadnavis”.

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Statewide Safety Audit of Public Transport Conducted by Maharashtra Stree Mukti Parishad

12 Feb 2026 | 12:30 AM

Mumbai, Feb 11 (UNI) A statewide safety audit of public transport locations has been conducted by the Maharashtra Stree Mukti Parishad with a focus on women’s safety.

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