Mumbai : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday made it clear that the state government is committed to giving job and academic reservations to the agitating Maratha community but only if it stands legal scrutiny. “If it’s a matter of only giving reservations, we can promulgate an ordinance today, but it will be dismissed […]
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Don’t touch Fadnavis, or we back out, Independent MLAs warn BJP
Mumbai : Amidst speculation on the fate of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, a group of six Independent legislators on Thursday came out solidly in his support, warning the Bharatiya Janata Party against a leadership change in the state. “In case the BJP decides to remove Fadnavis, we shall withdraw support to the state government,” […]
No evidence of Hindutva leader’s involvement in Pune riots: Fadnavis
Mumbai : A day after prominent Dalit leader Prakash Ambedkar accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “shielding” Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that there was “no evidence” to prove Bhide’s involvement in the January 1 caste riots in Bhima-Koregaon. Fadnavis said although an offence has been registered against Bhide, […]