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'More than 3.5k birth certificates issued to 'Bangladeshis' in Jalna cancelled'
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Thursday claimed 3,595 birth certificates issued to Bangladeshis fraudulently in Jalna in Maharashtra have been cancelled by authorities
20 March,2025 10:44 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Maharashtra forms SIT to probe delayed birth, death certificates
The Maharashtra government has formed an SIT to probe the issuance of delayed birth and death certificates, following concerns about illegal immigration, particularly from Bangladesh. The investigation was spurred by allegations of a large-scale scam involving the registration of delayed birth applications.
25 January,2025 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra polls: Kirit Somaiya slams Shiv Sena (UBT) over covid scam in Mumbai
Kirit Somaiya's remarks followed a special court's decision to reject the bail plea of Sujit Patkar, who is implicated in the alleged Rs 34 crore scam involving the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
19 November,2024 11:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
"This money is being used for vote jihad," alleges BJP leader Kirit Somaiya
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya accuses money from a benami account being used for vote jihad and for pushing Rohingyas into Mumbai, ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections
18 November,2024 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai
Maharashtra Elections: BJP responds to Nana Patole's 'dog' remark in Maharashtra
BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari responded to Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole's comments, calling it ‘Emergency’ mindset of the Congress party
12 November,2024 01:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra polls: BJP leader says Hindu population in Mumbai could reduce
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut questioned the necessity of such remarks, asserting that the people of the state already feel 'safe' and desire increased security by ousting the BJP from power in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024
09 November,2024 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra elections 2024: Kirit Somaiya accuses Congress of inciting Muslims
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has accused Congress of inciting the Muslim community for political gain, likening the party’s actions to the pre-independence Muslim League. He also condemned the opposition's election promises.
08 November,2024 11:38 AM IST | Mumbai
Mid-Day Top News : Clean chit for Kirit Somaiya in INS Vikrant case and more
Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today
04 November,2024 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
INS Vikrant case: Clean chit for BJP leader Kirit Somaiya
EOW files closure report in connection with 2013 case against BJP leader, who was raising funds to preserve decommissioned warship
04 November,2024 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Maharashtra polls
Uddhav Thackeray should apologise, says Kirit Somaiya on Arvind Sawant's remark
Condemning Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant for his "imported maal" remark against Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that if Balasaheb Thackeray were alive, he would have broken his mouth
02 November,2024 02:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent