The alleged sexual assault of two young girls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, has triggered widespread protests and a call for stringent measures. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has invoked the Shakti Bill, emphasising the need for strict action against those responsible for the crime. The bill, which was set to be passed under Thackeray’s administration, remains unfulfilled following the recent political changes in Maharashtra.

Protests erupted in Thane's Badlapur district after a shocking case of sexual assault involving two young girls. The incident, which occurred at a local school, has stirred outrage and led to widespread demonstrations.

Uddhav Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has recently made a strong statement regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. His remarks follow a series of protests outside his residence, Matoshree, by a group of Muslims who were dissatisfied with his party's stance on the bill.

In a strategic effort to connect with female voters ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP has launched a unique outreach program featuring Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. On August 18, the day before Rakshabandhan, women across the state will have the opportunity to engage directly with Fadnavis.

In recent events, political tensions in Maharashtra have taken a heated turn with an attack on the convoy of Uddhav Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief. This incident has stirred significant controversy and has led to sharp criticisms from various political leaders.

In a recent development, Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule has issued a challenge to former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, suggesting that Deshmukh should undergo a narco test. Bawankule's call comes in response to dismissed police inspector Sachin Waze's willingness to take the same test.

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections later this year, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde held significant meetings with two prominent leaders—Sharad Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Raj Thackeray of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). These meetings come at a crucial time as political activity heats up in the state.

In recent developments, NCP MP Supriya Sule has raised questions about the timing of Sachin Waze’s allegations against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh and Jayant Patil. Sule’s comments come amid a political climate marked by upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra.

Uddhav Thackeray, President of Shiv Sena (UBT) and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and resolve the ongoing Maratha-OBC caste quota dispute that has been causing significant unrest in the state.

The Maharashtra government, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, has decided to broaden the scope of the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana. Under this new development, beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana will now be eligible to receive three free LPG refills annually in addition to their current monthly allowance of Rs 1,500.

On Tuesday, the outgoing Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais, received a heartfelt farewell from Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, and other senior government officials at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the formation of dedicated committees within the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) and the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee to spearhead negotiations with the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) partners.