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Maharashtra Bypolls: BJP Wins 22 Of 85 Zilla Parishad Seats

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Maharashtra Bypolls: BJP Wins 22 Of 85 Zilla Parishad Seats

According to the results announced by the national elections, the BJP won 22 of the 85 zilla diocese seats in six regions of Maharashtra on Wednesday, while the Congress won 144 Panchayat Samiti seats provided by its jurisdiction. 36 seats were reserved. Committee (SEC).

The by-elections for 84 vacant seats of 6 Zilla Parishads (ZP)-Dhule, Nandurbar, Akola, Washim, Nagpur, Palghar, and 141 seats out of 37 Panchayat Samitis under the jurisdiction of these regions were held on Tuesday and were held. The votes were counted on Wednesday.

Candidates for one ZP seat (85 seats in total) and three Panchayat Samiti wards (144 years old in total) were selected as ungraded. Among the 85 seats provided by the 6 ZPs, BJP won the highest 22 seats, while Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena (all members of the ruling MVA) won 19, 15 and 12 seats (46 in total) . The US Securities and Exchange Commission stated that independents won 4 seats, CPI (M) 1 and others won 12 seats. The SEC results showed that in Panchayat Samiti’s vote, Congress won the highest 36 seats out of 144 seats, followed by BJP 33, Shiv Sena 23 and NCP with 18 seats. Independent candidates won 7 seats, and Navnirman Sena in Maharashtra and other registered political parties won 26 Panchayat Samiti seats.

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Allies of MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) won 73 of the 144 Panchayat Samiti seats. In the deputy poll with a voter turnout of approximately 63%, as many as 367 candidates participated in the competition for the ZP seat, and 555 candidates competed for the Panchayat Samiti seat. After the Supreme Court ruled on the OBC quota for local agencies, by-elections became necessary.

Ashok Chavan, Minister of Maharashtra PWD in the National Assembly, stated that due to the retention of (work and education) and OBC political quotas (other backward classes) in Maratha. “Whether it is the Maratha reservation or the OBC political reservation, the BJP applies double standards every time. When the central government has the opportunity to play a decisive role in maintaining these reservations, the BJP did not make the right decision,” Chavan said.

The minister in charge of the Cabinet Subcommittee on Maratha Quotas stated that out of the 85 vacant seats in the ZP, Congress had 13 members earlier but has now won 17 seats. He said that Maha Vikas Aghadi’s allies won 46 ZP seats this time, compared to 37 before, even though they voted separately. On the other hand, Chawan said that the BJP’s seats have dropped from 31 to 22, while Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi’s seats have dropped from 12 to 8.

The leader of the People’s Party, Devendra Fadnavis, said the poll results showed who is growing at the expense of Shiv Sena and how the foundation of the party led by Uddhav Thackeray has further declined. The former chief minister claimed that the BJP has been growing steadily in the state.

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News Source : Indiatoday

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Man says terror suspect spoke to him day before Pahalgam attack: ‘Hindu ho kya?’

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Man says terror suspect spoke to him day before Pahalgam attack: ‘Hindu ho kya?’

The Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 resulted in the deaths of 26 people, mostly tourists, in the Baisaran valley. A man from Maharashtra’s Jalna claimed that a suspected attacker spoke to him a day before the attack. The National Investigation Agency is currently investigating the incident Adarsh Raut, who recently returned from Jammu and Kashmir.

Recounted his interaction with a man at a food stall in the Baisaran Valley on April 21. The man asked him if he was a Hindu and told him that he did not look like a Kashmiri. The suspect then turned to his companion and said, “There’s less crowd today.” The Jalna resident found the conversation disturbing but did not grasp the full implication until the following.

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Day, when terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in the same area. The incident highlights the need for increased security measures in the region and the need for a more robust security system The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been investigating the Pahalgam terror attack, which occurred in Kashmir. The agency questioned several people, including family.

Members of victims, tourists, and pony riders, since it took over the case from the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The agency took over the case five days after the incident and four days after its team visited the attack site. Since April 23, NIA teams have been camping at the Pahalgam terror attack site and have intensified the search for evidence. The teams, overseen by an.

Inspector General, a Deputy Inspector General, and a Superintendent of Police, are examining eyewitnesses who witnessed the horrifying attack unfold before their eyes at the peaceful Baisaran valley. The NIA is also examining the phone number of the Maggi stall owner, who was unable to pay him due to network issues. Tourists are returning to Pahalgam days after.

The attack, stating that there is nothing to fear Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir – April 30, 2025 — A chilling account has emerged from a local resident in Pahalgam who claims that a man and several injured near the tourist hub suspected to be involved in the recent terror attack in the area had approached him a day prior and asked pointedly, “Hindu ho kya Are you Hindu?).

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The resident, identified only as Shabbir Ahmad for security reasons, said he encountered the man while walking near the Lidder River on Sunday evening. According to Shabbir, the man—described as being in his late twenties, with a trimmed beard and wearing civilian trekking attire—struck up a casual conversation before abruptly asking about his religion.

“I told him I was Muslim, and he just nodded and walked away quietly,” Shabbir told local police, who are now investigating the possible link between this interaction and the Monday morning attack that left three tourists dead and several injured near the tourist hub of Pahalgam The incident has raised serious concerns targeted violence, particularly against.

Pilgrims and tourists visiting the Valley. Security agencies have not ruled out the possibility that the suspect was conducting reconnaissance or attempting to identify potential targets based on religious identity Senior police officials said they are reviewing CCTV footage and have circulated sketches based on eyewitness accounts, including Shabbir We are pursuing.

All leads seriously. This account is valuable and may help us track the attackers,” said Anantnag SSP Shakti Pathak The attack is the latest in a string of violence aimed at disrupting tourism and peace in the region. Security has been heightened, and have been set up around Pahalgam and adjoining routes.

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