Gujarat: Dilapidated building collapses in Junagadh; 4 persons feared trapped
Junagadh (PTI): A two-storey dilapidated building collapsed in Gujarat's Junagadh city on Monday afternoon and four persons feared trapped, officials said.
The building, comprising shops and residential units, collapsed in Kadiawad locality, a couple of days after the city was battered by torrential rains.
Rescue operation was underway by teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local fire and police personnel, the officials said.
Bulldozers were also engaged to remove the debris and ambulances were kept on standby at the site, they said.
VIDEO | A two-storeyed building collapsed in Junagadh, Gujarat. Search and rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF teams are currently underway. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/rBYDN2Sliu
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BJP backs Amit Thackeray for Mahim, over Shinde Sena's candidate Sarvankar
Mumbai: The BJP has decided to support Amit Thackeray, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, for the Mahim constituency, despite its alliance with Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, which has fielded sitting MLA Sada Sarvankar. The decision has led to a three-way contest between Amit Thackeray, Sarvankar, and Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Mahesh Sawant in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly election on November 20.
The BJP reportedly expected Shinde’s Shiv Sena to withdraw Sarvankar in favour of Amit Thackeray, but Shiv Sena leaders argue this would risk losing votes to the Uddhav faction. Sarvankar, a three-time MLA and long-time Shiv Sena loyalist, appealed to Raj Thackeray to reconsider his son’s candidature, citing his commitment to the party under Bal Thackeray's leadership.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed BJP's support for Amit Thackeray, while indicating ongoing discussions with Shinde Sena leaders. Amid the standoff, Raj Thackeray maintained confidence that the next government will be led by the BJP, with support from MNS, though MNS is not formally part of the Mahayuti alliance.
