Mumbai: In the run-up to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, over 2,000 IndiGo airline employees joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at its state office in Mumbai on Tuesday. The induction was led by BJP state organiser Ravindra Chavan.
Many of these employees were previously associated with the Bhartiya Kamgar Sena, a labour union linked to the Shiv Sena (UBT). The move is seen as part of the BJP’s strategy to expand its influence among labour unions in Mumbai, which have traditionally been aligned with the Shiv Sena (UBT).
Labour unions in key sectors, including airports, MTNL, and the hotel industry, play a crucial role at the ground level during elections. The BJP has intensified efforts to bring these unions into its fold, with the induction of IndiGo employees being a part of this plan.
Speaking at the event, BJP executive president Ravindra Chavan said the party prioritises national interest and employee welfare. He highlighted the efforts of the central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in this regard.
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Puttur: A tragic accident occurred on Sunday near Kuvettila in Kabaka, along the Mani-Mysuru National Highway, where a KSRTC bus collided head-on with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of a father and critical injuries to his son.
The deceased has been identified as Arun Kulal, a resident of Narikombu village in Bantwal taluk. His son, Dhyan, was seriously injured in the incident.
According to reports, the KSRTC bus was traveling from Puttur toward Mangaluru when it collided with the oncoming bike. The force of the impact threw both riders onto the road, leaving them severely injured. Though both were rushed to the hospital, Arun Kulal succumbed to his injuries en route, police confirmed.
The accident led to a temporary disruption in traffic on the Mani-Mysuru Highway, with vehicles backed up for several kilometers. Puttur traffic police reached the spot and are investigating the case.