Category: वार्ता राजकारण

Where are the Congress leaders in Vidarbha? In a recent meeting in Bhandara, revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule sharply questioned the presence and unity of Indian National Congress (Congress) leaders in the region, asserting that “they don’t even look at each other.” Bawankule asserted that despite the Congress claiming strength in Vidarbha, its leaders seem disconnected — lacking coordination, solidarity, and visibility at the grassroots level. The criticism came amid a string of local-level rallies across Bhandara, Pavni, Sakoli and Tumsar. He warned that internal divisions are driving many Congress workers away. The BJP, according to him, is seeking votes based on unity and clear organization — something he says Congress has lost.

In the wake of the upcoming local body elections, authorities have imposed strict time limits on loudspeaker use. Starting immediately, campaigners will be barred from using public address systems on moving vehicles before 6 AM and after 10 PM. The new rules demand police permission for any loudspeaker deployment and require campaign vehicles to stop at fixed spots when broadcasting. Authorities say these measures aim to curb noise pollution and maintain public order during the election period.

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stands accused of acquiring a four-acre plot in Mira Bhayandar valued at approximately ₹200 crore for just ₹3 crore, alleges Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar. Sarnaik denies any involvement and demands documentary proof. The controversy raises fresh questions over land-deal transparency in Maharashtra.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his final rally for the Bihar Elections 2025, declared that the NDA’s victory is certain by November 14. Addressing a massive crowd in Patna, he emphasized development, employment, and stability as NDA’s core promises while strongly attacking the opposition.

In Nagpur district, the BJP has unveiled a strategic shift in its local-body election playbook: rather than entrusting election planning to elected representatives, the party is relying on a seasoned trio of organisational veterans. Sanjay Bhende, Arvind Gajbhiye and Dr. Rajiv Potdar have been appointed as election chiefs for the district’s municipal councils, town councils and Zilla Parishad polls, while MLA Praveen Datke takes on the overall supervisory role. With 15 municipal councils and 12 town councils holding elections under the newly enforced model code of conduct, this structure represents the party’s attempt to sharpen its local-body machinery in Nagpur.

Winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature will be held in Nagpur as planned, with urgent assurances from the government that the long-pending dues of contractors will be cleared shortly. After a tense stalemate where contractors refused to resume critical works over unpaid bills, officials stepped in to mediate and promised payment within a week — thus averting the risk of relocation of the session.