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Maharashtra faces a political storm as the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) accuses the state government of pushing nearly three lakh small contractors into financial distress due to mounting public debt exceeding Rs 10 lakh crore and alleged payment delays. The opposition claims contractors are struggling to survive, prompting them to seek Union Finance Minister's intervention.

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has convened a meeting of party office bearers, MPs, and MLAs in Mumbai. This gathering follows a recent visit by NCP working president Praful Patel and state chief Sunil Tatkare to Pawar's residence. The meeting is expected to address the party's state-level situation and preparations for its foundation day.

Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde urged Shiv Sena and BJP leaders in Ambernath to end their political feud and unite for city development. The rivalry, sparked by the municipal council elections and subsequent power struggle, had stalled crucial works. Shinde's intervention aims to foster cooperation between the alliance partners, following a court ruling favoring Shiv Sena.

Shiv Sena and BJP have forged an alliance in the Ambernath Municipal Council, ending a five-month political standoff. This decision prioritizes the city's development after a district collector's ruling favored the Shiv Sena-NCP group. Despite internal dissent from some local Sena leaders, both parties aim for smooth civic functioning and project completion.

In India's democracy, fractured election mandates often shift power to governors, who become arbiters of government formation. The recent Tamil Nadu election saw actor-turned-politician Vijay's party emerge as the single largest, but the governor's discretion in inviting him to form the government sparked debate over constitutional conventions and political arithmetic.

TMC, BJD, Shiv Sena, NCP, AAP and AGP have all become weak, second-rung players in states they once dominated. And it doesn’t look like that the BJP juggernaut is stopping anytime soon, even to catch its breath

Pala, a Kerala constituency known for its Syrian Christian community and rubber plantations, is currently represented by Independent MLA Mani C. Kappan. He secured a significant victory in 2021, building on his 2019 bypoll win. The constituency faces issues like rubber price crashes, youth unemployment, and infrastructure needs, all within a context of faith-agriculture driven politics.

Baramati MP Supriya Sule announced she will not contest elections against any Pawar family member in the future, opting for a different constituency if necessary. Her sister-in-law, Sunetra Pawar, welcomed the decision, emphasizing the importance of separating politics and family relations. This comes after two instances of Pawar family members contesting against each other.

After a decisive electoral defeat in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee faces her toughest political reset in decades. Can a leader forged in agitation rebuild a weakened organisation, reclaim public trust, and reposition herself against an entrenched Bharatiya Janata Party government?

Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation has intensified action against illegal vendors with a 'pedestrian-friendly city' campaign following an assault on a civic staffer. Coordinated drives cleared encroachments across multiple wards, seizing handcarts and dismantling stalls. While residents welcome the move, corporators criticize the selective nature of the crackdown and lack of vendor rehabilitation.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness for the Women's Reservation Bill, aiming to collect one crore signatures. He criticized opposition parties for opposing the bill, accusing them of hindering women's rights and demonstrating an anti-women mindset. Fadnavis highlighted the bill's passage in 2023 and explained the constitutional process for its implementation.

Ulwe residents are protesting the installation of mobile towers on road medians, citing public safety risks, traffic disruption, and potential health hazards from radiation. Activists have appealed for intervention, demanding a halt to work until independent health, environmental, and traffic safety clearances are obtained and made public.

With nominations finalized and withdrawals complete, Kerala's electoral landscape is set for multi-cornered contests with 890 candidates. Symbol allocation has sparked controversy, impacting campaign strategies. The final voter list shows 2.71 crore electors, including overseas voters. Congress rebels in Thrissur and Kuttanad have withdrawn nominations after party assurances.

Sharad Pawar's recent hint about a potential reunion between the two ncp factions has stirred political discussions, suggesting his daughter Supriya Sule may discuss the matter with Ajit Pawar. This development introduces uncertainty for the MVA alliance, as both ncp factions show positive signs towards reconciliation. Simultaneously, speculation arises about a possible reunion between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, prompting Congress to reassess its strategy for Maharashtra.