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Maharashtra Faces Funding Crisis for Jal Jeevan Mission

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Maharashtra’s ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), which aims to provide safe tap water to every rural household, is confronting a significant funding setback. The state has not received any central grants since October 2024, prompting officials to draw from its budget to keep the project on track. Jal Jeevan progress Since its launch in 2019, Maharashtra has […]

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BJP Blasts Thackeray Cousins’ Rally as ‘Desperate Bid’ Ahead of Elections

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

A joint rally by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai’s Worli Dome has come under fierce criticism from the BJP, which dismissed it as a “desperate bid” to regain political momentum ahead of crucial civic elections. Thackeray Reunion as Symbol of Marathi Solidarity At the event themed […]

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Thackeray Cousins Unite in Mumbai Rally Against Hindi Imposition

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

In a landmark political event, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray reunited in Mumbai on July 5 to jointly oppose the state government’s now-withdrawn policy introducing Hindi as a third language in schools. The rare alliance between two once-divided cousins is being hailed as a potent symbol […]

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Maharashtra Truckers Begin Indefinite Strike Over E‑Challan Penalties

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Thousands of truckers across Maharashtra have launched an indefinite strike starting July 1, in protest against what they describe as punitive and arbitrary enforcement of the e‑challan system. The strike, led by the Vahatukdar Bachao Kruti Sanghatana, is impacting the movement of goods vehicles, although operators have clarified that the transport of essential commodities

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Maharashtra Withdraws Hindi Mandate Amid Policy Uproar

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Facing mounting political and public backlash, the Maharashtra government has withdrawn two controversial resolutions that sought to make Hindi a compulsory third language from Class I. The decision, confirmed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, came after widespread opposition from regional political parties and civil society, who labeled the move as an attempt at

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Ajit Pawar Backs Marathi, Opposes Mandatory Hindi in Class I

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has come out strongly against the move to make Hindi a compulsory subject from Class I in state-run schools. Emphasizing the importance of native language instruction, Pawar declared that Marathi should remain the primary medium of learning in the foundational years, and any additional language—such as Hindi—should be introduced

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Uddhav & Raj Thackeray Rally Support for Marathi, to Protest Hindi Imposition on July 5

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Maharashtra leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have jointly announced plans for a protest rally on July 5 against the forced imposition of Hindi in schools, calling for the preservation of Marathi language and regional identity. The rally—set to take place in Mumbai—aims to pressure both state and central governments to reverse recent directives mandating Hindi

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Maharashtra Eases Controversial Language Policy Amid Public Outcry

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

The Maharashtra government has softened its stance on its recent three‑language policy following widespread protests from educators, political leaders, and cultural groups. In a newly clarified framework, Hindi will not be imposed as the third language in primary grades; lessons in Classes 1 and 2 will focus solely on spoken skills, with written assessments deferred until

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₹5,000 Meals on Silver Plates Spark Outrage at Maharashtra Conclave

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Amid serious fiscal strain and public protests, the Maharashtra government invited sharp criticism after hosting a lavish two-day Estimates Committee conclave in Mumbai, where guests were reportedly served ₹5,000-per-head meals on exquisite silver plates. The event, held at Vidhan Bhavan on June 23, brought together chairpersons and members of state budget scrutiny

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Cabinet Approves ₹3,626 Cr Extension of Pune Metro Line 2

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

The Union Cabinet has greenlit a major infrastructure project in Pune by approving the ₹3,626.24 crore extension of Metro Line 2 under Phase 2, marking a significant milestone in the city’s urban transit development. The project will add 12.75 km of elevated corridors and 13 new stations, designed to dramatically improve east–west connectivity across Pune’s […]