Fadnavis does not practise falsehood politics: Bawankule

First India Bureau

Pune: State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

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Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also a BJP leader, recently revealed that the early morning oath-taking ceremony with Ajit Pawar was held after discussion with NCP President Sharad Pawar. However, the newly-formed government collapsed after being in power for only 72 hours, as the Shiv Sena aligned with the NCP and Congress.

on the early morning swearing-in ceremony after 2019 polls, Padalkar remarked, “Sharad Pawar’s face was already blackened by betrayal, treachery, and backstabbing.”

He further stated, “Now that Fadnavis has said a single sentence,

Pawar’s face has turned black like tar. He is unresponsive to Fadnavis’s secret blast. His state president had said in the last fifteen days that this (Ajit Pawar’s oath ceremony) was done at Sharad Pawar’s request. It has been proved once again that his (Sharad Pawar’s) politics is not complete without betrayal and backstabbing.” Fadnavis recently revealed that the early morning oath-taking ceremony with Ajit Pawar was held after discussion with NCP President Sharad Pawar.

President Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday said his party colleague and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has never indulged in politics of falsehood or lied to remain in power.

Like Abhimanyu in the Mahabharat, opponents sought to trap and corner Fadnavis, but the latter eventually won the political battle and joined the Eknath Shinde-led government in June last year, he said.

Addressing a press meet in Pune, Bawankule also exuded confidence that the BJP will win the upcoming bypolls to Kasba and Chinchwad Assembly constituencies in Pune district.

Fadnavis on Monday claimed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar had backed his plan to form a government with his nephew Ajit Pawar that eventually collapsed just after three days in November 2019.

However, Sharad Pawar quickly rejected Fadnavis’ claim and said his assertion was based on “falsehood”.

Asked about the NCP chief’s reaction to the 2019 episode, Bawankule said he knows Fandavis for the last 29 years and can vouch for his political integrity.

“As far as I know, Fad- navis ji is not a person who will make false statements to retain power. Given his background and values he has inculcated, he will never ever make any false statement. It is not in his blood,” Bawankule said, defending his party colleague.

“If you compare the history of the person he was talking about (apparently referring to Sharad Pawar) and Fadnavis’ history, you will know he is speaking the truth,” said Bawankule.

Warishe’s murder will be probed systematically: Maha DGP

First India Bureau

Pune: Maharashtra Director General of Police Rajnish Seth on Wednesday said probe into the alleged murder of journalist Shashikant Warishe in Ratnagiri district will take place in a systematic way. He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the distribution ceremony of Union Home Minister's Medals for Excellence in Investigation at the Centre for Police Research (CPR).

A total of 43 medals were conferred upon police officers at the ceremony.

Journalist Warishe was mowed down by a SUV in Ratnagiri district last week

“We have already formed an SIT and the Superintendent of Police, Ratnagiri is moni-

Shiv Jayanti to be celebrated at Agra Fort; Dept of Archaeology grants permission

First India Bureau Mumbai: After multiple attempts to secure permission for Shiv Jayanti celebration at the Agra Fort, the Maharashtra government has been allowed by the Department of Archaeology to hold an event there.

what they did in two and a half years (that they were in power). Now, people are being misled. Sanjay Raut called our chief minister (Shinde) a test tube baby. But, he is not a baby, but your father,” said Kesarkar.

Officials have designated the ‘Diwan-eAam’ area of the Agra Fort for the programme.

The state government and Ajinkya Devagiri Foundation had sought permission for Shiv Jayanti celebrations at the fort earlier as well. However, they were repeatedly turned down by the Department of Archaeology.

After approaching the court, they suc- ceeded in getting a permit to hold an event at the fort.

According to reports, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde will also attend the event.

AN ODE TO MARATHA KING toring the probe which will take place in a systematic way,” Seth said.

Shivaji Maharaj managed to escape his confinement at the Agra Fort safely. Therefore, many Maharashtrians demanded that Shiv Jayanti be celebrated at the fort.

Interestingly, the Agra Fort has prominent historical importance. Around 350 years ago, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb had imprisoned Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj there.

“We have arrested the accused and we are sure that we will take the case to conviction,” the top police official added while replying to a question about Warishe’s alleged murder and concerns about the law and order situation. At the function, Seth congratulated all medal winners and said it was not easy to arrest an accused, investigate the case and secure a conviction. The public’s faith in the police force increases when the conviction rate goes up, he said.

Patil for CM? Workers of NCP put up banners

First India Bureau Mumbai: To commemorate the birthday of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) state President Jayant Patil, several banners proclaiming him to be next chief minister of Maharashtra were put up at various places in Mumbai city. This move by party workers has sparked discussion in the state’s political circle.

Commenting on the banners, NCP MLA Rohit Pawar said, “I think he (Patil) has the potential to become the chief minister.”

Jayant Patil has also reacted to the banners and attributed them to enthusiasm on part of the workers. “It is my birthday. After I arrived at the party office, enthusiastic workers kicked off the celebration today. Some activists do things out of enthusiasm. There is nothing wrong in that and no attention should be paid to the banners everywhere. I would never tell anyone to put up a banner. I have not seen those banners either. I came to know about them through the media,” explained Patil.