Mahayuti's handling of guardian ministers' appointment shows internal discord in alliance: Raut
Mumbai (PTI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday alleged that the Mahayuti government's handling of the appointment of guardian minister was a sign of internal discord in the alliance.
The state government on Saturday announced guardian ministers for 36 districts of the state, but a day later, issued an order to stay the appointments for Nashik and Raigad.
NCP's Aditi Tatkare was appointed as the guardian minister for Raigad, while BJP leader Girish Mahajan was given the responsibility of Nashik.
Talking to reporters, Raut said, "The government is failing to manage its internal conflicts. (Deputy Chief Minister) Eknath Shinde's anger over the allocation of guardian ministers is clear, and his authority is being questioned."
The Rajya Sabha MP was reacting to reports of Eknath Shinde's dissatisfaction over the appointments for Raigad and Nashik.
He also hinted that state Industries Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant might be groomed as a possible replacement for Shinde.
According to sources, Shinde has suddenly left for Daregaon, officially citing personal reasons for his four-day visit. However, political insiders speculate that his departure was linked to his dissatisfaction over the portfolios.
Raut claimed the growing discord could lead to a shift in the power dynamics.
"It seems Uday Samant is being groomed as a possible replacement for Shinde. If Shinde cannot control his ministers, how can he lead?" he questioned.
Amid reports of discontent, Ministers Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Girish Mahajan have left for Daregaon to meet Shinde and address his concerns. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is currently in Davos for the World Economic Forum.
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Noida cab driver dies in car fire outside ex-lover’s wedding venue of, family alleges foul play
New Delhi: A 24-year-old cab driver from Noida, identified as Anil, died tragically after his car caught fire outside a banquet hall in East Delhi’s Gazipur on Saturday night. The incident occurred while Anil was attending a relative’s wedding at the venue.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (East Delhi) Abhishek Dhania, the Gazipur police station received multiple distress calls around 11 PM, reporting a vehicle engulfed in flames. "Some bystanders attempted to break the car windows and rescue him, but his body was charred beyond recognition," said Dhania. Anil was rushed to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, where he was declared dead.
Crime and Forensic Science Lab (FSL) teams have been deployed to investigate the cause of the fire, and a case has been registered under relevant sections of the law.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Anil was allegedly in a relationship with the bride, but her father opposed the match due to their familial ties. The woman’s family had reportedly arranged for her to marry another man, leading to Anil’s presence at the wedding venue on the night of the incident.
Family members of the deceased suspect foul play, alleging that Anil was murdered due to his past relationship with the bride. Two PCR calls made by Anil’s brothers accused the woman's family of orchestrating a conspiracy. Meanwhile, three separate calls were made to the police by the bride’s father, claiming that Anil’s relatives were resorting to violence.
Police are currently exploring multiple angles, including personal disputes and the possibility of an accident, to determine the circumstances leading to the fire. "The woman and her family have not yet been questioned due to the ongoing wedding, and the FSL reports determining the exact cause of the fire are still pending," said an officer familiar with the case.
