File photo of Congress leader Nana Patole. | PTI
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Nana Patole on Thursday stepped down from his post, handing over his resignation to Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, reported India Today.
After stepping down from the post, Patole told his supporters that their connection will remain strong. “As an MLA I will continue to work and will follow orders,” he said. “Until, the new Speaker is chosen, the deputy speaker will continue to work.”
Unidentified Congress members told News18 that Patole, an MLA from Sakoli in Bhandara district, was all likely to replace Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat as the chief of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee. A delegation of Congress ministers, led by Thorat, had recently met the party leadership in Delhi. Patole had also met Rahul Gandhi in the national Capital.
Maha Assembly Speaker quits, may be named state Congress chief (Ld)
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Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Nana F. Patole resigned from his post here on Thursday. He submitted his resignation to Deputy Speaker Narhari S. Zhirwal, after a tenure of nearly 14 months in the august post.. Image Source: IANS News
Mumbai, Feb 4 : Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Nana F. Patole resigned from his post here on Thursday evening. He submitted his resignation to Deputy Speaker Narhari S. Zhirwal, after a tenure of nearly 14 months in the august post.
The development comes ahead of the 57-year old Patole s likely appointment as the new President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, according to party sources.
Pride organisers seek political backing to provide spl act rights for same-sex couples
Pride organisers seek political backing to provide spl act rights for same-sex couples
ByPrachee KulkarniPrachee Kulkarni / Updated: Jan 28, 2021, 06:00 IST
While parties such as VBA, CPI(M), NCP and the
Congress have voiced support,
BJP says promoters yet to send formal letter
In a bid to garner support for same-sex marriage by bringing in modification in the Special Marriage Act, 1954, organisers of Pune Pride Parade 2021 have reached out to various political parties. While many political outfits have extended their support for the cause,
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stated that it will take a call on the matter after receiving a formal letter from the propagators.
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Senior Congress leaderNana Patole said that his party is working to establish the next government in the state on its own.
Differences within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was out in the open on Friday when of its constituents said that it wants to form government in Maharashtra on its own. Senior Congress leader and Assembly Speaker Nana Patole said that his party is working to establish the next government in the state on its own.
Patole, who is the front runner for the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee post, said that he will accept whatever role the party s leadership gives him and work for bringing the party to the power on its own.
Congress holds protest in Maharashtra against Republic TV chief Arnab Goswami over purported chats
City Congress chief Bhai Jagtap led the protest near the Republic TV s office at Worli in south Mumbai.
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Congress supporters participate in a protest march against Republic TV Editor-in-chief Arnab Gosswami over his leaked WhatsApp chats. (Photo| PTI) By PTI
MUMBAI: The Congress on Friday held protests across Maharashtra to seek action against Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami over his purported WhatsApp chats concerning the Balakot air strike, which it said amounted to breach of national security and violation of the Official Secrets Act.