Category: वार्ता राजकारण

Elections to 148 Gram Panchayats in Bhandara district likely to be postponed due to ongoing state election processes and administrative delays. Scheduled to expire on January 15, these local polls face a potential delay of six to eight months, possibly pushing elections to after Diwali. Administrative appointments, logistical challenges, and overlapping election schedules have forced the State Election Commission to consider postponement. Continued delays could result in appointed administrators managing local governance until new elections are feasible.

In a recent political twist in Nagpur, senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe has been given a clean chit after extensive investigations by both the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and the police, which reportedly found no wrongdoing in the controversial Smart City project case despite allegations raised by BJP MLAs. The report was officially presented in the Maharashtra Assembly, where government ministers clarified that no irregularities were detected during the inquiry. The issue has drawn sharp political criticism and debate, making it a major topic in the current legislative session.

In a dramatic moment during the Nagpur winter session of the Maharashtra legislature, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly rebuked his own party MLA Abhimanyu Pawar, warning him not to drag the flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana into every unrelated discussion — or face consequences. Fadnavis said that the scheme would continue providing benefits to women, but insisted it should not be invoked arbitrarily in assembly debates. The exchange exposed rising tension among ruling ranks and underscored the sensitivity surrounding scheme-related discourse.

Elections held for local self-government bodies in Gondia and Sangli have sparked controversy: in Gondia there are serious allegations that the seal on an EVM was broken after voting, while in Sangli, candidates claim that voting numbers mysteriously surged overnight. Protests erupted outside the strongroom in both places — raising suspicions about the fairness and transparency of the election process.

In State Election Commission of Maharashtra’s updated order issued on 27 November 2025, election-campaign restrictions have been strictly imposed across Gondia district. From 10 pm on 1 December, all public gatherings, rallies and sound amplifiers are banned — and even informal group movements or processions of more than five people are prohibited. Violators will face legal action under the relevant sections of the law. Traditional ceremonies such as funerals, weddings or religious processions remain exempt under this directive.