Harshwardhan

Deven Bharti, a 1994 batch IPS officer, has assumed the role of Mumbai's police commissioner, succeeding Vivek Phansalkar. Bharti's appointment involved downgrading the commissioner's post and superseding 11 senior officers. He pledges to enhance police services using technology and maintain law and order, while Congress criticizes the appointment, alleging favoritism due to Bharti's close ties with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Following a disappointing performance in the recent assembly elections, the Maharashtra Congress faces internal turmoil as key figures like Udaysinh Patil Undalkar and Sangram Thopte depart. Undalkar is joining Ajit Pawar's NCP, while Thopte is expected to join BJP.

MPCC president Harshwardhan Sapkal criticized PM Modi's remarks about Congress and challenged RSS to appoint a leader from a marginalized community. Sapkal highlighted Congress's historical contributions and accused the ruling Mahayuti government of divisive politics. In response to recent communal tensions, MPCC is organizing a 'Sadbhavna Yatra' in Nagpur to promote unity and counter divisive forces.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized social unity, advocating for shared resources and values to build a strong Hindu society. He urged members to engage with all communities to foster harmony. Meanwhile, Congress criticized the RSS and BJP, accusing them of dividing society and conspiring against marginalized groups through legislation like the Waqf Amendment Act.

Maharashtra's BJP-led government is facing opposition over making Hindi a compulsory third language in schools under the New Education Policy 2020. Raj Thackeray's MNS party strongly opposes this move, viewing it as an imposition of Hindi on Marathi speakers. Congress has also criticized the decision, fearing it undermines Marathi culture.

After two decades of estrangement, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have hinted at a possible reconciliation, prioritizing Maharashtra's interests. Uddhav expressed his readiness to unite, while Raj emphasized that their differences are detrimental to the state and Marathi people. This potential reunion has garnered mixed reactions, with some welcoming it and others expressing skepticism about its impact.