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Alok Deshpande
Alok is a Special Correspondent with the The Indian Express' Mumbai bureau. A post-graduate in Geology, Alok shifted to journalism while with an NGO that worked in the water sector. An alumnus of the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Alok's interested in topics of administration and politics, and he writes on politics, governance and hinterlands. He tweets @alokdesh
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Shinde set to go on statewide tourSubscriber Only
August 06, 2022 00:02 IST
Response to Aaditya's tours, especially in parts of Marathwada and surprisingly in western Maharashtra, have made the Shinde camp realise that the party organisation and its ground level workers hasn't yet ditched the Thackeray family completely, said sources.
Sat, Aug 06, 2022
Maharashtra: Govt appoints private individuals in key admin postsSubscriber Only
August 04, 2022 01:42 IST
Fadnavis has brought back most of the out-of-government duty officials who worked with him during his tenure as the Chief Minister in the period 2014-19.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Overburdened CM struggles with standstill governmentSubscriber Only
August 03, 2022 23:26 IST
The newly formed government is also yet to announce dates of the monsoon session. Sources claim that it is likely to be held days after Cabinet expansion.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Maharashtra govt issued 23 resolutions issued a day, yet decision-making in state of paralysisSubscriber Only
August 03, 2022 01:31 IST
The Opposition has been targeting the two-member Cabinet of Shinde and deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with a demand to schedule a Monsoon session of the state legislature.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Shinde’s outreach to several crore beneficiaries of govt schemes, a letter to each oneSubscriber Only
August 01, 2022 23:31 IST
Kickstarting the public outreach programme and in an attempt to personally connect with voters, Shinde will send letters in the coming days to each beneficiary.
Tue, Aug 02, 2022
Silence from NCP on Raut’s ED custody raises eyebrowsSubscriber Only
August 01, 2022 17:57 IST
The only leader from the NCP who spoke on the issue was Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar who on Sunday gave a feeble reply when asked about the ED action.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Bhagat Singh Koshyari, in eye of Mumbai remarks storm, no stranger to controversySubscriber Only
July 30, 2022 19:34 IST
Koshyari has drawn fire from Uddhav-led Shiv Sena and other parties over his remarks that Maharashtra, especially Mumbai and Thane, will be left with no money and cease to be a ‘financial capital’ if Gujaratis and Rajasthanis are ‘removed’ from the state.
Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Fearing OBC blowback, MVA heat in local body polls, Shinde-BJP govt to seek SC order reviewSubscriber Only
July 29, 2022 10:24 IST
A political row has been raging in Maharashtra for over two years over the issue of the OBC reservation in local body polls.
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
State Cabinet clears Rs 39,602-crore project to improve power distributionSubscriber Only
July 28, 2022 02:32 IST
While the project will impact 1.66 crore consumers over the next three years, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that no financial burden will be put on them.
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Maharashtra two-man show continues, no clarity yet on Cabinet expansionSubscriber Only
July 27, 2022 16:42 IST
Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis were scheduled to fly to Delhi on Wednesday, but the visit was cancelled.
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Rebel Shiv Sena MLA claims dissatisfied NCP leaders to split soonSubscriber Only
July 27, 2022 00:42 IST
Mahesh Shinde, who won the 2019 Assembly election by defeating NCP’s Shashikant Shinde – a close aide of Ajit Pawar – had been sulking since the formation of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government and had protested against its decisions even inside the legislative complex.
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Thackeray, Shinde camps go all out to prove who’s the real SenaSubscriber Only
July 26, 2022 00:29 IST
Since the rebellion by Eknath Shinde and 39 other Sena MLAs, the Shinde faction is on a spree to poach workers, former and sitting corporators and MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena.
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
25 days after Chief Minister & Deputy CM took oath, Maharashtra yet to get Cabinet, problem of plentySubscriber Only
July 25, 2022 18:33 IST
Eight former ministers in Shinde Sena faction, among other aspirants; Opposition alleges delay hampering flood relief.
Tue, Jul 26, 2022
Another Thackeray scion out to rebuild his party: MNS chief’s son touring Maharashtra to revive youth wingSubscriber Only
July 24, 2022 23:46 IST
Amid the ongoing political drama in Maharashtra, which saw Shinde revolting against former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, Amit Thackeray said he is not competing with anyone.
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Rahul Shewale interview: ‘Despite our differences and problems, Sena MPs accept Uddhav Thackeray’s leadership even today’Subscriber Only
July 23, 2022 18:55 IST
The 49-year-old new Shiv Sena floor leader in the Lok Sabha, Shewale, once a loyalist of Sena president Thackeray has now joined hands with rebel party leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
Sun, Jul 24, 2022
Banthia Commission recommends Census to fix exact data of OBCsSubscriber Only
July 23, 2022 00:47 IST
The caste Census to determine the exact percentage of the OBCs has become a contagious political issue. Maharashtra state legislature has already passed a unanimous resolution seeking caste Census.
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
Maharashtra: Tribal dept forms think-tank of own officials, bypassing 3rd party inputsSubscriber Only
July 22, 2022 01:36 IST
The group of nine officials, formed on July 8, will evaluate, review or modify the existing schemes for the welfare of tribals and will also suggest new schemes.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Maharashtra admin remains at virtual standstillSubscriber Only
July 21, 2022 04:11 IST
A look at over 400 government resolutions (GRs) issued in the last 20 days reveal that apart from regular directions regarding service extension, release of fees and already cleared funds for central schemes, no new decisions are being taken.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
OBC quota in local bodies | What worked in Maharashtra’s favour: A dedicated commission, extensive data and MP’s exampleSubscriber Only
July 21, 2022 02:27 IST
The previous tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government had appointed a dedicated commission under former Chief Secretary Jayant Banthia in March 2022 after the Supreme Court rejected the SBCC report citing several lacunae.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
With eye on patch-up, Shinde Sena rebels spare Uddhav, gun for PawarSubscriber Only
July 19, 2022 18:24 IST
It started with Deepak Kesarkar, the Sena MLA from the Sawantwadi constituency in Konkan, alleging that it was Pawar who had manoeuvred to ensure a split in the Sena in the past too. Kesarkar was with the NCP till 2014, when he switched sides and joined the Sena.
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