‘Patole’s decision to resign taken as per directions of Cong President’

First India Bureau

Nagpur: While criticizing the statement made by 'Samana' on the resignation of Congress state president Nana Patole from the post of Assembly Speaker, state Congress chief spokesperson Atul Londhe warned the Shiv Sena Thackeray group that they should respect the decision of the allies. He was responding to the comment on Patole’s resignation being termed as inappropriate.

“In Congress, decisions are taken according to the decision-making process. It was a decision taken by Sonia Gandhi in the interest of the party after seeing the political situation. This allegation makes no sense that after Patole's resignation, a series of problems began before the Mahavikas Aghadi government. If Patole had remained the Assembly Speaker, the next incident would have been avoided. This if-then has no meaning in politics. It is also not correct to say that the Mahavikas Aghadi got into trouble due to Patole's resignation,” said Londhe.

“What decisions should be taken by Congress party is an internal matter of party. Objecting to the decision of the allied party and publicly criticizing it by alleging that the decision was wrong is not right as per the religion of the Aghadi,” added Londhe.

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NINE UNDERTRIALS HOSPITALIZED FOR FOOD POISONING

First India Bureau

Mumbai: As today is the last day for the withdrawal of nomination papers in the Chinchwad by-elections, many political events are likely to take place in the constituency. It is being said that Thackeray group leader Sachin Ahir is going to meet the group’s rebel leader and independent candidate Rahul Kalate. At the same time, Kalate has said, “I am firm on contesting the Chinchwad by-elections. I will not disrespect public sentiment.”

Mahavikas Aghadi’s Nana alias Vitthal Kate is the official candidate, therefore rebel Rahul Kalate has filed an independent candi- dature, which has increased the problems of Mahavikas Aghadi. Kalate said, “I contested from Chinchwad assembly in 2019. No one thought of contesting independent elections then. I stood against the late Laxman Jag-

I contested from Chinchwad assembly in 2019.

No one thought of contesting independent elections then. I stood against the late Laxman Jagtap. At that time, people showered a lot of love. A few days ago, it was thought that the by-election would be held unopposed.

But after Mahavikas Aghadi came forward to contest the elections, I decided to contest too.

—Rahul Kalate

tap. At that time, people showered a lot of love.

A few days ago, it was thought that the byelection would be held unopposed. But after Mahavikas Aghadi came forward to contest the elections, I decided to contest too.”

MLA Patil’s convoy collides with biker, one dead, one hurt

THIS WOULDN’T HAVE HAPPENED IF HE HAD NOT LEFT POST: PATIL

Mumbai: MP Sanjay Raut and Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar said on Thursday that if Nana Patole had not resigned from the post of Assembly Speaker, the next embarrassment could have been avoided. Meanwhile, NCP leader and former Home Minister Dilip Valse Patil also supported this statement while speaking in a press conference. “This issue should have been discussed in Mahavikas Aghadi. Actually, Nana Patole should not have left post of Speaker at that time. All this would not have happened if he had not left post. However, it is not appropriate to discuss this publicly now. We will discuss this at our level,” said Dilip.

Pune: Maharashtra

Navnirman Sena leader Vasant More has targeted the Shinde-Fadnavis government. In his verbal attack, More said,“Elections are being held there immediately as your votes will decrease. City has had no people’s representative (Corporator) for the past year. Administration has laid the streets of city.”

“I have a question for the Shinde-Fadnavis government. Two BJP MLAs from Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad passed away recently. You will immediately hold elections in those places so that your votes do not decrease. MLAs and MPs in Pune should put their feet in our shoes. If you are avoiding elections because of which party will get sympathy, then consider your defeat as certain,” said More.

First India Bureau Mumbai: A motorcyclist was killed, and his partner was seriously injured in an accident with the police vehicle of Balasaheb’s Shiv Sena MLA Adv. Shahajibapu Patil’s convoy. The accident took place between Malwad-Nazre in Sangola taluka around 4.30 pm on Thursday.

According to the reports from the Sangola Rural Hospital, the name of the 50-year-old deceased bike rider is Ashok Nana Wa-

Mumbai: Nine undertrials in the custody of the Nalasopara police are undergoing treatment for suspected food poisoning at the civic hospital, cops said. All of them are out of danger, they added. An investigation is underway to find out the cause of the illness. Around 2.30 pm on Tuesday, around 10-12 undertrials were served rice and dal for lunch. A little later, some of them complained of nausea. The Nalasopara cops said the food was served from the government-approved canteen.

ACCUSED OF FRAUD: DEVELOPER DENIED BAIL BY COURT ghamare. Nana Amone, who was sitting as the pillion on the bike, is seriously injured, and his condition is critical.

Mumbai: Dindoshi sessions court recently rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by Karamvir Rajpurohit, a developer accused of cheating a Borivli-based real estate firm. Rajpurohit, who had sought bail on the grounds that the matter was of civil nature and not a criminal case, has now decided to approach the Bombay High Court. Borivli police lodged the FIR in the case on January 11 following the complaint by Peerless Constructions Private Limited. The firm alleged that Rajpurohit and two other real estate agents had cheated it of Rs1 crore by asking to invest redevelopment project.

Patil had gone to visit the health camp organized at Nazre on the occasion of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s birthday. While returning from there to Sangola, close to Nazre village, the Scorpio car of the police, stationed for protection, collided with a bike rider coming from the opposite direction. No one in the MLA’s convoy was injured.