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Raj criticise BJP leaders
Sunday, 24 February, 2008
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray defended his agitation against North Indians saying that it was lawful. Justifying his action, he indicated that every political party has indulged in political violence and murder at some time or the other. In his open letter to Marathi newspaper Lokstta, the MNS chief also criticised the BJP leaders for being hypocrite. 'L K Advani criticised my comments as unconstitutional. Did he feel the same way when he launched his rath yatra? Why aren't similar concerns being raised against Narendra Modi in Gujarat?'asked Raj in his letter. --MP
MNS to help Marathis get jobs
Saturday, 23 February, 2008
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is all set to woo the Marathi people with offers to help with job oppurtunities for trained Marathi workers. The latest violence following the anti- north Indian campaign by the party had certainly created many vacancies in the production industries of Nashik with many non Marathis leaving the State. The party units had even put an advertisement in media asking local Marathis who had trained in jobs like fitting, tool making, welding, electrical fitting and carpentry to register their names with the MNS office. Many migrant workers from UP and Bihar had left the state following threats from MNS activists. --MP
Mumbai gets Jayasurya, Harbajan, Pollock
Wednesday, 20 February, 2008
The Mukesh Ambani owned Mumbai franchise has won some interesting bids on Wednesdays auction for IPL cricket players. Mumbai's top winning bid was Srilankan player Sanath Jayasuriya who was picked by Team Mumbai at $975,000. Mumbai also won Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh who was purchased for $850,000, Robin Uthappa for $800,000. Other international player for Mumbai was Shaun Pollock of South Africa who was picked for $550,000.
Mumbai has top batsman Sachin Tendulkar as its icon player. --MP
Govt gets NHRC notice on recent attacks
Monday, 18 February, 2008
Maharastra government was at the recieving end with the National Human Rights Commission sending notice to the government over the recent attacks on the North Indians in the State. Vilasrao Deshmukh government was criticised for the violence that took place as an aftermath of verbal assault by the MNS chief. MNS activists has attacked the Hindi speaking people and the subsequent violence had forced many migrants to rush back to their homes. The MNS chief was arrested and later released on bail. --MP
HC puts on hold extension to chief officials
Saturday, 16 February, 2008
The Bombay High Court has put on hold the government's decision on the three-month extension granted to Maharashtra DGP Dr PS Pasricha and Mumbai's commissioner Mr DN Jadhav. The judges set aside the order saying that the Centre's November 30, 2007 orders granting these senior officers extension, was not "reasoned, rational and are also not in the larger public interest." These officials service tenure was to expire on February 29, 2008 after the 3 month extension. --MP
Raj Thackerey granted bail after arrest
Wednesday, 13 February, 2008
It was a day of high drama in Maharastra. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray who was arrested in Mumbai on Wednesday evening was released on bail a few hours after the arrest. Amid tight police cover, Raj was arrested for inciting violence following his remarks over the North Indians. Samajadi Party leader Abu Azmi also was also arrested on similar grounds who too was granted bail. Soon after the arrest heavy violence were reported from various parts of Maharastra with Raj supporters burning trucks and buses across the state. Raj was granted bail for a bond of Rs 15000. The leader also has appealed for peace in view of the upcoming examinations. --MP
Baba Amte passes away
Saturday, 9 February, 2008
Renowned social worker and moral leader Baba Amte passed away in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra on Saturday morning at 4:15 am. He was suffering from blood cancer.
Baba who was a great follower of Gandhihas always practised Gandhism throughout his life. He was deeply engaged with care and rehabilitation of leprosy victims. His community development project at Anandwan is well known to all.
He was also involved with the Narmada Bacho Andolan and worked for wildlife preservation. Baba Amte is survived by 2 sons and both are engaged with active social work. --MP
Petition against Raj in Bombay HC
Friday, 8 February, 2008
A petiton seeking action against the MNS leader Raj Thackerey has been filed in the Bombay High Court today. The public interest litigation (PIL) filed by a Mumbai-based businessmen pleaded for a CBI probe into the whole incident. It also demanded a ban on the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena referring to Raj's remarks directed against the North Indians. As an aftermath of the MNS chief's statements there were violent attacks on the people from Bihar and UP and also on people belonging to other parts of North India.
A similar PIL was also filed in the Supreme Court earlier on Thursday. --MP
IPL finals in Mumbai
Mumbai will host the major events of the BCCI formed Indian Premier League(IPL) matches including the semifinals and finals. The Twenty20 competition which is scheduled to start in April 18th will last for 6 weeks. The opening match will be played at Bangalore. The prize money for the league will be around Rs 13 crore (US $3million). The final and the two semi-finals, would be held in Mumbai. "The final will be on June 1 and the semi finals on May 30 and 31, all in Mumbai. We have the option of hosting these matches either at the CCI or D Y Patil stadium (in Navi Mumbai). I guess they will choose CCI," said IPL Chairman Lalit Modi. --MP
Bachchan's house on high alert
Monday, 4 February, 2008
In the wake of clashes between the MNS and Samajwadi Party (SP) supporters, security has been heightened at actor Amitabh Bachchan's residence. Bachchan's house 'Prateeksha' in Juhu, Mumbai was already put on alert following the MNS chief verbal attack on the superstar calling him a loyalist of Uttar Pradesh rather than that of Maharashtra. His other home in Mumbai is also under security cover. There were also reports of attack on some theatres screening Bhojpuri films and attacks on North Indian taxi drivers and vendors during Sunday's violence between MNS and SP activists. With vilolence turning ugly, Centre had also asked the state government to take immediate steps to maintain law and order in the State. Mumbai was also put on high alert after incidents of violence, however there are no fresh incidents of attack.
--MP
Jaya Bachchan takes on MNS Chief
Sunday, 3 February, 2008
Soon after MNS Chief's criticism on Amitabh Bachchan, his wife and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan has responded with strong words against the leader. The MNS Chief recently has alleged that the megastar was not doing enough for Maharastra. He said Bachchan was loyal only to his native Uttar Pradesh despite being a resident of Maharastra. Coming hard on the leader, Jaya even remarked that they were ready to start a school in Aishwarya's name, if the MNS leader was willing to provide the land in Maharastra. The Bachchan family recently opened a school in daughter in law Aishwarya's name at Barabanki in UP.
--MP
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