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Apr 08, 2018
Dalits will not bite BJP's outreach bait: Inter-dining was a powerful trope decades ago, they've seen through it
Narendra Modi's measures to woo Dalits infantilise them. He presumes Dalits are still stuck in the past and will feel assured and charmed at having a BJP leader spend a night or two in their village and break bread with them -
Mar 14, 2018
Panipat teaser poster: Ashutosh Gowariker announces next film with Kriti Sanon, Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt
Ashutosh Gowariker announces Panipat, his next directorial venture, which will see Kriti Sanon, Arjun Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt in leading roles -
Feb 02, 2018
Devendra Fadnavis claims Maharashtra govt acted positively on Maratha reservation, says matter is now in court
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said his government had acted positively on the Maratha reservation issue and the matter was now in court. -
Jan 24, 2018
Shiv Sena says BJP's sidelining of NDA allies is the reason for going solo in the 2019 elections
A day after announcing its intention to go solo in the 2019 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday blamed the BJP for its decision. -
Jan 04, 2018
From Khairlanji to Koregaon, Maharashtra has been no stranger to clashes between Dalits and Marathas
BR Ambedkar's home state Maharashtra has been no stranger to caste-based violence. Throughout history, there have been several incidents of violent clashes between the many communities the state is home to -
Jan 04, 2018
Bhima-Koregaon violence: Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar blames 'misinformation' on social media for flare up
A Maharashtra minister claimed today that social media platforms were used to spread misinformation about what happened at Bhima-Koregaon in Pune district, where one person was killed in caste violence on 1 January. -
Jan 04, 2018
Maharashtra bandh: Prakash Ambedkar congratulates protesters for keeping their calm, tells Firstpost what's next
Prakash Ambedkar, grandson of BR Ambedkar, calling off the Maharashtra bandh around 4.15 pm on Wednesday,told Firstpost: "Whatever was in my hand, I controlled it today. The bandh took place without any major losses. Now, the law and order is in the hands of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and he can control the situation." -
Dec 27, 2017
Inspired by Gujarat's Patidar movement, Marathas to resume agitation for reservation, 'move on' from silent marches
Unsatisfied over the government’s response to their demands, the Maratha community announced they will restart their agitation on 19 February -
Nov 24, 2017
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray takes potshots at BJP-led govt in Maharashtra
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray targeted the BJP-led government in Maharashtra over its blitzkrieg of advertisements marking the completion of three years in office. The ad campaign, which showcases citizens saying ‘Mi Labharthi’ (I am a beneficiary) of government schemes, has come under the scanner as claims have been raised over their authenticity. -
Sep 08, 2017
Rahul Gandhi accuses Narendra Modi govt of playing divide and rule politics
Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were busy dividing society in their quest to retain power
