The BJP, an ally of Ajit Pawar's NCP, on Tuesday played purported voice notes of Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole and NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule to allege attempts to encash Bitcoins to influence the state elections, claiming it poses a serious question on the conduct of polls in a free and fair manner
20 November,2024 10:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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One of the most anticipated battles in these elections is taking place in Baramati. Where Ajit Pawar is contesting Yugendra Pawar, the son of his younger brother, Shrinivas Pawar
20 November,2024 09:45 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
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Today’s voting caps an unprecedented period in state’s politics, with national parties vying for top spot, as fragmented regional forces seek to seal future
20 November,2024 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Dharmendra Jore
Ravindranath Patil accused Supriya Sule and Congress's Nana Patole of using Bitcoin manipulation to fund election campaigns. He further alleged that the cash obtained from cryptocurrency dealings is being utilised in the current election campaign in Maharashtra
19 November,2024 11:29 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
The senior NCP (SP) leader suffered a head injury when some unidentified persons hurled stones at his car on Monday night when he was returning to Katol after attending a poll meeting in Nagpur district
19 November,2024 10:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Anil Deshmukh, former Maharashtra minister, was hospitalised following an alleged stone-pelting attack on his convoy during the election campaign. His son, Salil Deshmukh, accused the BJP of orchestrating the attack. The incident has heightened tensions in the run-up to the Maharashtra Assembly elections
19 November,2024 01:20 PM IST | Nagpur
Some unidentified persons threw stones at Deshmukh's car near Belphata on the Jalalkheda Road near Katol. Deshmukh, who sustained injuries during the attack, was immediately rushed to the Katol Civil Hospital, police said
18 November,2024 10:20 PM IST | Nagpur | Agencies
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This statistic raises crucial questions about voters’ priorities and the ethical standards of political representatives. With public awareness on the rise, particularly in urban centres like Mumbai, it’s worth asking: will criminal records impact voter decisions?
18 November,2024 01:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Ronak Mastakar
Addressing a rally in Madha in Solapur district, Sharad Pawar recounted an episode of defection that led to him losing the post of leader of opposition in the assembly almost four decades ago and his resolve that led to the defeat of all of those who had backstabbed him
17 November,2024 10:14 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
In a public appeal published in Marathi newspapers on Saturday, the veteran politician stated that restoring the state's pride and glory was the need of the hour
16 November,2024 04:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
