Gadag: The 38th Farmer Martyrs’ Day observed in Naragund today. Farmer leader Kodihalli Chandrashekhar and Raita Sena President Veeresh Sobaradmath and other farmers garlanded the statue of martyr farmer Veerappa Kodlikoppa.

Kodihalli Chandrashekha, who was speaking after paying a rich tribute to the martyr farmer, said the Farmer Martyrs’ Day is an unforgettable day for farmers. The Nargund, Navalgund farmers struggle had brought down the Gundu Rao government. The establishment of Raita Sangha is an outcome of the farmers’ struggle. Martyrs’ Day should not remain just as a memorable event. Instead, farmers should get motivation from this.

Hundreds of farmers, farmer leaders and others were present.              

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Thane: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has strongly criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant for his comment referring to Shaina NC as "imported maal." Shinde asserted that if Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray were alive, he "would have broken his mouth" for making such a remark. Calling Sawant's statement "unfortunate," Shinde condemned the disrespect toward women, saying, "Speaking ill of a woman is highly condemnable, and no amount of criticism is enough."

Shinde expressed that the women of Maharashtra would ensure Sawant faces consequences in the upcoming elections, highlighting that such remarks reveal the character of those making them. Following Shaina NC’s complaint, a case has been registered at Nagpada Police Station, listing charges related to defamation and outraging the modesty of a woman.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar also criticised Sawant’s remarks, affirming that derogatory comments against women have no place in society and contradict Maharashtra's values of respect and dignity.

In response, Sawant clarified that he did not directly mention Shaina’s name and claimed his remarks were misinterpreted. The Maharashtra Assembly elections are set for November 20, with vote counting on November 23.