I will campaign for MVA; BJP will be 'wiped out' in Maharashtra polls: Satya Pal Malik
Mumbai (PTI): Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said he will campaign for the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the upcoming Maharashtra polls and claimed the ruling BJP would be "wiped out" in the state elections.
Malik, who had played a crucial role in the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, was speaking to reporters after meeting Shiv Sena (UBT) head and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray at the latter's residence in Mumbai.
Elections to the 288-member Maharashtra assembly are likely to be held in November.
The ruling Mahayuti in the state comprises the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, BJP and the Ajit Pawar-headed NCP.
The opposition MVA includes the Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP).
Asked about his views on the upcoming Maharashtra polls, Malik said, "The BJP will not just receive a major blow, but the party will be wiped out in the state elections. Uddhav Thackeray will play the most important role in this election. You need not worry."
"I have extended my full support to the MVA. I will also campaign for it," said Malik, the last governor of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Malik, a vocal critic of the current administration, on Saturday said the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra will significantly influence the political landscape of the country and asserted the state poll results would serve as "the last nail in the BJP's coffin".
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FIR registered against SP MP Awadhesh Prasad's son Ajit Prasad for assaulting man
Ayodhya (UP) (PTI): An FIR has been registered against Samajwadi Party's Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad's son Ajit Prasad for allegedly kidnapping, threatening, and assaulting a man, police said.
The FIR was lodged by Ravi Tiwari at the Kotwali city police station here on Saturday.
The incident allegedly occurred near the State Bank of India's main branch intersection in the Faizabad City on Saturday afternoon after a dispute over commission in a land purchase case, police said.
The FIR alleged that Ajit Prasad and five-six others assaulted, threatened and kidnapped Tiwari.
Prasad, who is also involved in property dealing, is likely to contest from the Milkipur seat as Samajwadi Party candidate in by-election. The seat was held by his father but fell vacant after his election as an MP.
However, the party has not officially released its list of candidates for the by-elections.
The complainant is a resident of the Paliya Risali village in the Purakalandar police station area of Ayodhya. Police said a detailed probe is on in the matter.
