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Maharashtra elections: Amit Shah says Uddhav Thackeray siding with those who insulted Balasaheb, Savarkar

Shah claimed that the BJP’s resolutions are “etched in stone,” affirming that whether at the Centre or in the state, the BJP is resolute in fulfilling its commitments when elected.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Sunday that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray was aligning himself with the Congress, whose leaders have shown disrespect towards Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of Shiv Sena, and the Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar.

After launching the BJP’s manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections scheduled for November 20, Shah emphasised that his party would not permit religion-based reservations in the country.

He criticised the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)—which includes Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and the NCP led by Sharad Pawar—for lacking credibility, stating, “The Maha Vikas Aghadi’s trust has gone below ‘pataal’ (the depths); it has no credibility.”

According to him, the ruling Mahayuti coalition, comprising the BJP, the Shiv Sena under Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, is better positioned against the MVA, whose promises he claimed insult ideology and promote appeasement.

Shah noted that the Congress has failed to honor its pre-election commitments in states where it currently governs. He challenged Thackeray to ask Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to express admiration for Veer Savarkar and to find any Congress member willing to honor Balasaheb Thackeray.

“It would be beneficial for the people of Maharashtra to understand who is proposing an alliance government amidst such contradictions,” he remarked.

The BJP’s manifesto, referred to as ‘Sankalp Patra,’ is designed to reflect the aspirations of the people of Maharashtra. Shah highlighted a demand from an organisation of Ulemas for minority reservations, which was acknowledged by state Congress president Nana Patole.

He stated, “I want to tell Uddhav Thackeray that you are sitting with individuals who oppose the Ram Mandir, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the Uniform Civil Code, the Waqf board amendments, and who insult Savarkar.”

He cautioned that failure to enact Waqf board amendments could lead to the declaration of personal properties as Waqf by the board.

Shah raised a crucial question regarding whether the citizens of Maharashtra support allocating reservations meant for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes to Muslims, asserting that the Constitution does not sanction reservations based on religion. He noted that Congress promised such reservations before assuming power, urging the public to recognise this discrepancy.

He also remarked that for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, took an oath on the Constitution designed by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

Shah claimed that the BJP’s resolutions are “etched in stone,” affirming that whether at the Centre or in the state, the BJP is resolute in fulfilling its commitments when elected.

Continuing his attack, Shah labeled the MVA’s election proposals as ideologically shallow, stating, “I want to tell Sharad Pawar that his attempts to fabricate a false mandate will not succeed now.”

He challenged Pawar to detail his contributions to Maharashtra during his tenure as a minister in the UPA government, reiterating that Maharashtra has been a leader in various fields.

Shah expressed confidence that the people of Maharashtra are inclined to grant their mandate to the Mahayuti once again. State Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, present at the event, described the BJP’s manifesto as a blueprint for a developed Maharashtra contributing to a developed India.

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Former CJI Chandrachud removed fear of law from political defectors, claims Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut

 “If he would have given a timely verdict in disqualification petition of Shiv Sena (UBT), the scenario in Maharashtra would have been different. History will never forgive him,” he said. 

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday criticised former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, accusing him of undermining the rule of law for politicians who switched parties in Maharashtra.

This statement from Raut follows his party’s disappointing performance in the recent state Assembly elections, where they secured only 20 out of the 95 seats contested within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. The results for the alliance’s partners were similarly poor, with Congress winning 16 of 101 seats and the NCP (SP) claiming just 10 of the 86 seats they contested for.

Raut asserted that by failing to rule on the disqualification petitions, Chandrachud enabled defections to occur freely.

Speaking to reporters, Raut said: “Chandrachud has eradicated the fear of the law among defectors. His actions will be remembered negatively in history.”

After the split of the Shiv Sena in 2022, the faction led by Uddhav Thackeray filed petitions in the Supreme Court seeking the disqualification of MLAs who defected to join Eknath Shinde. The Supreme Court subsequently assigned the responsibility to the Assembly Speaker, who earlier this year ruled that the Shinde-led faction represented the real political party.

Raut said the result of the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024 could have been different if Chandrachud had not delayed the decisions regarding disqualification petitions.

 “If he would have given a timely verdict in disqualification petition of Shiv Sena (UBT), the scenario in Maharashtra would have been different. History will never forgive him,” he said. 

“The choice of Maharashtra’s Chief Minister will be dictated by the Gujarat lobby. Perhaps the swearing-in ceremony should take place in Gujarat instead of Maharashtra,” he said. Additionally, Raut credited the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for their role in the success of the Mahayuti coalition, alleging that their aggressive campaigning techniques significantly influenced the election results.

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At all-party meet, Congress demands discussion on Adani, Manipur in Parliament winter session

The winter session of Parliament is scheduled to continue until December 20, with no sessions planned for November 26 in observance of Constitution Day.

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In the customary all-party meeting convened by the government ahead of the winter session of Parliament on Sunday, the Congress demanded that the BJP-led central government discuss allegations against the Adani Group and the Manipur violence.

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said that his party demanded discussions on issues such as the Adani Group bribery allegations, the Manipur crisis, pollution, and train accidents in the parliamentary session, which is starting on Monday.

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju announced during a press conference that an all-party meeting was held to discuss the upcoming winter session of Parliament. A total of 42 political representatives were present, consisting of 30 party leaders and party floor leaders, each contributing their suggestions, he added.

Rijiju stated that these suggestions would be reviewed with the business advisory committee and the Speakers of both Houses to determine which issues would be addressed in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. He emphasised the desire for constructive and peaceful discussions in both Houses.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi highlighted several key issues raised by the Congress and the INDIA alliance during the meeting. He pointed out that a significant concern was the financial sector scam recently highlighted by the US government, urging the BJP-led NDA government to provide clear answers regarding the matter.

Regarding the issues discussed, AAP leader Sanjay Singh noted that corruption related to the Adani group was damaging India’s global reputation and warranted further discussions.

He also mentioned the ongoing violence in Manipur, which has persisted for a year and a half without government intervention. Additionally, Singh said he raised concerns about irregularities during the Uttar Pradesh bypolls, where voters faced intimidation, questioning the integrity of the electoral process.

Singh expressed skepticism about the government’s claim to implement the Waqf Bill without awaiting the Joint Parliamentary Committee’s report.

SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal said she brought to attention several issues concerning farmers, stating that they are being exploited by a central government, receiving less than the minimum support price (MSP) for their crops.

She noted that a significant percentage of DAP fertiliser supplied by the Centre is reportedly fake, and highlighted concerns regarding land transfers to Haryana in Chandigarh, which violate the Punjab Reorganization Act.

In the meeting, Badal also criticised the forced acquisition of farmland for the Bharatmala Expressway and suggested that there may be a collaborative effort between the Centre and the Opposition to stall House proceedings, emphasising that the responsibility to manage the House lies with the government.

The Congress party, which is the largest Opposition party in the House, is expected to prioritise discussions on the situation in the Northeast, the ongoing border tensions at the Line of Actual Control, and allegations surrounding businessman Gautam Adani.

The government has prepared 16 bills for consideration, including the Waqf Amendment Bill, which is under review by the Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Moreover, there may be discussions regarding the contentious ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has supported as a means to optimise resources and enhance democracy, although it has faced opposition from Congress.

The winter session of Parliament is scheduled to continue until December 20, with no sessions planned for November 26 in observance of Constitution Day.

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Sambhal mosque: UP Police fire tear gas to disperse crowd during survey, 10 detained

Videos circulating online show youths throwing stones at police, allegedly near the survey site in Sambhal.

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The Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday used tear gas to disperse the crowd after it got violent and started stone pelting as tension escalated during a second survey of the Mughal-era mosque, claimed to be originally the site of an ancient Hindu temple. At least ten people were detained following the violent clash.

According to reports, a probe was launched into the violence. An official said that some people even tried to set fire to some motorcycles parked on the roadside.

Speaking on the matter, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said a mosque survey team was sent to Sambhal again on Sunday morning, even after the survey was already done.

Citing the information, Yadav said a clash broke out and many have been injured and one youth has been killed. He alleged that the government, administration, and BJP have done this intentionally so that there can be no discussions on the irregularities that happened during the bypolls.

Meanwhile, BJP leader Dushyant Gautam said: “It is worrying, people say that they follow constitution, law, court, and when there is court-ordered survey, people are protesting against it. Court order should be respected.”

Another party leader Nalin Kohli said nobody has the right to break the law. The court order should be followed. “If they want a change, then the procedure for it is also through the court. Police will take action. If somebody had to put forward their point, they can do it through court,” he added.

Tensions have escalated in Sambhal recently following a survey of the Jama Masjid, conducted on local court orders last Tuesday after a petition claimed the site was originally home to a Harihar temple.

The local administration said that a second survey, led by an “Advocate Commissioner” as part of a court-mandated examination of the disputed area, commenced around 7 AM, attracting a gathering crowd.

Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Vishnoi stated, “Some miscreants in the crowd began pelting stones at the police team. The police employed minor force and tear gas to regain control of the situation.”

He mentioned that those involved in the stone-pelting and those who incited the violence would be identified and face legal action.

District Magistrate Rajendra Pesia said, “While some miscreants resorted to stone-pelting, the situation is now peaceful and the survey continues.” He also stated that approximately ten individuals had been detained in connection with the incident and were currently being interrogated.

Speaking to PTI, Uttar Pradesh Police chief Prashant Kumar said that the situation remained under control in Sambhal. “We are closely monitoring the situation. All police and civil administration officials are present and conducting patrols in the affected areas. Anti-social elements will be identified promptly, and strict measures will be enforced against them,” he added.

Videos circulating online show youths throwing stones at police, allegedly near the survey site in Sambhal.

Supreme Court lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain, the petitioner in the matter, informed that the Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) had ordered the formation of an “Advocate Commission” to survey the mosque. The court instructed that a report be submitted following a comprehensive videography and photography survey conducted by the commission.

According to Jain, the Central and UP governments, the mosque committee, and the district magistrate of Sambhal have all been included as parties in the petition regarding the mosque. Vishnu Shankar Jain and his father, Hari Shankar Jain, have represented the Hindu perspective in numerous cases related to places of worship, including the ongoing Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath temple dispute.

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