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Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra govt rejigs committee to resolve border dispute with Karnataka
The Maharashtra government has reconstituted the high-powered committee to resolve the state's border dispute with neighbouring Karnataka. According to a government resolution (GR) issued on Thursday, the committee, headed by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, was reconstituted because crucial decisions regarding the border dispute need to be taken with consensus by a non-partisan and representative body. From time to time, the committee has been reconstituted as new governments took office. A similar exercise had been carried out on November 22, 2022, months after the then Mahayuti alliance took charge with Eknath Shinde as the chief minister. The committee has now been reconstituted following the formation of the new government, with Fadnavis as the CM, after last year's assembly polls. Fadnavis heads the 18-member committee, which also includes his deputies Shinde and Ajit Pawar and former CMs Narayan Rane, Sharad Pawar and Prithviraj Chavan. NCP (SP) MLAs Rohit Patil and Jayant Patil, ministers Chandrakant Patil, Shambhuraj Desai, Prakash Abitkar, Suresh Khade, BJP legislators Sudhir Gadgil, Sachin Kalyan Shetty, leaders of opposition in the legislative assembly and council are among the other members of the committee. The Maharashtra assembly currently does not have a leader of opposition. Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress legislators do not figure in the high-powered committee. The border issue dates back to 1957 after the reorganisation of states on linguistic lines. Maharashtra sought to include Belagavi, which was part of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency, as it has a sizeable Marathi-speaking population. It also laid claim to over 800 Marathi-speaking villages that are currently in Karnataka. Karnataka maintains the demarcation done on linguistic lines as per the States Reorganisation Act and the 1967 Mahajan Commission Report as final.
The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Maharashtra govt reconstitutes committee to resolve border dispute with Karnataka
The Maharashtra government has reconstituted the high-powered committee to resolve the State's border dispute with neighbouring Karnataka. According to a government resolution (GR) issued on Thursday (June 19, 2025), the committee, headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, was reconstituted because crucial decisions regarding the border dispute need to be taken with consensus by a non-partisan and representative body. From time to time, the committee has been reconstituted as new governments took office. A similar exercise had been carried out on November 22, 2022, months after the then Mahayuti alliance took charge with Eknath Shinde as the Chief Minister. The committee has now been reconstituted following the formation of the new government, with Mr. Fadnavis as the CM, after last year's assembly polls. Mr. Fadnavis heads the 18-member committee, which also includes his deputies Mr. Shinde and Ajit Pawar and former CMs Narayan Rane, Sharad Pawar and Prithviraj Chavan. NCP (SP) MLAs Rohit Patil and Jayant Patil, Ministers Chandrakant Patil, Shambhuraj Desai, Prakash Abitkar, Suresh Khade, BJP legislators Sudhir Gadgil, Sachin Kalyan Shetty, leaders of opposition in the legislative assembly and council are among the other members of the committee. The Maharashtra assembly currently does not have a leader of opposition. Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress legislators do not figure in the high-powered committee. The border issue dates back to 1957 after the reorganisation of states on linguistic lines. Maharashtra sought to include Belagavi, which was part of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency, as it has a sizeable Marathi-speaking population. It also laid claim to over 800 Marathi-speaking villages that are currently in Karnataka. Karnataka maintains the demarcation done on linguistic lines as per the States Reorganisation Act and the 1967 Mahajan Commission Report as final.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Hindi default 3rd language in Maharashtra schools unless 20 students pick alternative
Mumbai: Hindi will not be a compulsory third language in Maharashtra state board schools, but it will be the default choice unless at least 20 students in a class opt for an alternative language, according to a government resolution (GR) issued late Tuesday. This comes months after the Maharashtra government's proposal to make Hindi compulsory starting from Class 1 triggered widespread criticism from educationists and opposition political parties, who considered it an imposition of Hindi and an undermining of Marathi. The revised order has reignited criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti government on the topic, with experts and opposition leaders saying it was in effect a backdoor entry of the compulsory-Hindi policy and a betrayal of the Marathi people. As per the new GR, issued by the state school education department, while a third language is mandatory, Hindi will no longer be compulsory. However, it will 'in general' be the third language for Classes 1-5 in Marathi- and English-medium schools. Schools or parents may choose an alternative Indian language, provided that at least 20 students in a class opt for it. If this threshold is met, a teacher for that language will be appointed, or it will be taught online. The GR is part of the ongoing implementation of the State Curriculum Framework for School Education 2024, which is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Critics argued that while the GR appears to offer flexibility, it effectively imposes Hindi by making it difficult to opt for other languages. 'This is again the compulsion of Hindi in another form,' said an education expert, pointing out the practical hurdles in securing a teacher for a different language or getting 20 students per class to opt for it. The new directive appears to contradict the statements of state education minister Dadaji Bhuse in April, assuring that Hindi would not be imposed. After a GR proposing Hindi as a compulsory third language from Class 1 triggered widespread backlash, Bhuse had said that Hindi would no longer be mandatory in the early grades. He later said that the government had received suggestions to introduce Hindi from Class 3 instead, adding that the decision was being reconsidered. He had also said that the three-language formula was 'on hold'. Education experts expressed strong dissent over the new GR. 'The government wants to come in through the back door and crush Marathi children by burdening their fragile brains with Hindi,' said Ramesh Panse, senior educationist and member of the steering committee for the State Curriculum Framework. 'The parents of Marathi children should foil this plot. Political parties that claim to support Marathi must wake up and oppose this policy on a large scale to protect Marathi students.' Vasant Kalpande, former director of school education, argued that the requirement for 20 students to opt for a non-Hindi language and the provision to teach such languages only online are veiled attempts to discourage their selection. 'Although Marathi and Hindi share a similar script, it is too much to expect young students to understand the differences and nuances between them at such an early age,' said Kalpande. He added that Hindi is not a compulsory third language in states like Gujarat and Assam. Deepak Pawar, founder of the Marathi Bhasha Abhyas Kendra, which works to promote the Marathi language, accused the Maharashtra government of breaking its promise. 'The government has betrayed the Marathi people. If we stay silent now, it will pave the way for dismantling the federal structure and erasing the legacy of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement,' he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Fadnavis, Gadkari to inaugurate Rs 95 Cr projects in Nagpur on June 22
Nagpur: As preparations for the civic polls gather momentum, the BJP-led Mahayuti is set to make a splash by inaugurating a slew of completed infrastructure and public utility projects across the city. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, and guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule will unveil projects worth over ₹95 crore on June 22. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) general body was dissolved in March 2022, and since then, the civic body has been functioning under an administrator. However, with the state government recently notifying the process for delimitation of wards, the city is gradually moving towards municipal elections. Seeking to capitalise on this momentum, the ruling BJP is highlighting its developmental work over the last three terms since 2007. Among the major projects slated for inauguration is the ₹55.29 crore PMAY 'Swapnaniketan Project', aimed at providing affordable housing. The newly constructed Pachpaoli Fire Station, built at a cost of ₹18.38 crore, and 27 Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs (Health and Wellness Centres) are also on the list, underscoring a focus on urban health and emergency response infrastructure. Other projects include a ₹5.47 crore tree transplanter machine, three new fire tenders worth ₹4.14 crore, a smart toilet facility at Omkar Nagar (₹45.68 lakh), a hot mix plant for road repairs (₹2.21 crore), and the Kalamna swimming pool, developed at a cost of ₹3.23 crore. Beautification works worth ₹3.85 crore will also be inaugurated. These include landscaping under flyovers at Mehandibagh, Dahi Bazar, Sakkardara, and Dighori; graffiti murals near JP Nagar Metro Station; and public art installations such as murals of women riding bikes and an astronaut standing at Narendra Nagar Square. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With the BJP eyeing a fourth consecutive term at the helm of the NMC, the inauguration of these projects is widely seen as a strategic move to reinforce its development credentials ahead of the upcoming civic polls. Nagpur: As preparations for the civic polls gather momentum, the BJP-led Mahayuti is set to make a splash by inaugurating a slew of completed infrastructure and public utility projects across the city. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, and guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule will unveil projects worth over ₹95 crore on June 22. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) general body was dissolved in March 2022, and since then, the civic body has been functioning under an administrator. However, with the state government recently notifying the process for delimitation of wards, the city is gradually moving towards municipal elections. Seeking to capitalise on this momentum, the ruling BJP is highlighting its developmental work over the last three terms since 2007. Among the major projects slated for inauguration is the ₹55.29 crore PMAY 'Swapnaniketan Project', aimed at providing affordable housing. The newly constructed Pachpaoli Fire Station, built at a cost of ₹18.38 crore, and 27 Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs (Health and Wellness Centres) are also on the list, underscoring a focus on urban health and emergency response infrastructure. Other projects include a ₹5.47 crore tree transplanter machine, three new fire tenders worth ₹4.14 crore, a smart toilet facility at Omkar Nagar (₹45.68 lakh), a hot mix plant for road repairs (₹2.21 crore), and the Kalamna swimming pool, developed at a cost of ₹3.23 crore. Beautification works worth ₹3.85 crore will also be inaugurated. These include landscaping under flyovers at Mehandibagh, Dahi Bazar, Sakkardara, and Dighori; graffiti murals near JP Nagar Metro Station; and public art installations such as murals of women riding bikes and an astronaut standing at Narendra Nagar Square. With the BJP eyeing a fourth consecutive term at the helm of the NMC, the inauguration of these projects is widely seen as a strategic move to reinforce its development credentials ahead of the upcoming civic polls.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Ahead of Pune civic polls, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena eyeing leaders from other parties
Uncertain about any pre-poll alliance for the upcoming civic elections, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is going all out to make its presence felt in Pune city, where it has lost its sheen over the past few years, with only one of the 10 former corporators of the undivided party joining the Maharashtra deputy chief minister's faction. After the Shiv Sena split led to the distribution of workers between the Shinde-led party and the Shiv Sena (UBT) of Uddhav Thackeray three years ago, all the former corporators except for Nana Bhangire preferred to continue with Thackeray. A few of the nine leaders later joined the BJP, instead of any of the two Senas. Also, the Shinde-led Sena struggled to make its presence felt in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The Sena first roped in former Congress legislator Ravindra Dhangekar with the responsibility of reviving the party in Pune city. 'We will induct leaders and workers from other political parties soon. The Shiv Sena's strength will increase in the city with a focus on preparing to contest civic polls independently,' said Sena leader Dhangekar, adding that it was not known whether there would be a pre-poll alliance with Mahayuti partners, the BJP and the NCP, before the civic elections. The Shiv Sena is all set to induct Congress leader Sonali Marne and other potential candidates for civic polls from other parties. 'I have decided to join the Shiv Sena as the Congress is not fulfilling its responsibility. The Congress is no more active,' said Marne. Dhangekar said there would soon be a party rally in the city, where Eknath Shinde would induct Marne and other leaders. Earlier, the Shiv Sena (UBT) inducted former MNS leader Vasant More to revive the party in Pune. The Opposition party has recently held protest rallies in the city against the ruling Mahayuti. Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, Pune. He writes on Infrastructure, Politics, Civic issues, Sustainable Development and related stuff. He is a trekker and a sports enthusiast. Ajay has written research articles on the Conservancy staff that created a nationwide impact in framing policy to improve the condition of workers handling waste. Ajay has been consistently writing on politics and infrastructure. He brought to light the lack of basic infrastructure of school and hospital in the hometown of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde even as two private helipads were developed by the leader who mostly commutes from Mumbai to Satara in helicopter. Ajay has been reporting on sustainable development initiatives that protects the environment while ensuring infrastructure development. ... Read More
