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Surendra P Gangan

Surendra P Gangan is Senior Assistant Editor with political bureau of Hindustan Times’ Mumbai Edition. He covers state politics and Maharashtra government’s administrative stories. Reports on the developments in finances, agriculture, social sectors among others.

Articles by Surendra P Gangan

Maharashtra govt tweaks rules to include Eknath Shinde in disaster management panel

These decisions highlight the running feud between the BJP and Shiv Sena, allies in Maharashtra’s coalition government

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during the inauguration of the northbound bridge connecting the Mumbai Coastal Road with the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, in Mumbai, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI01_26_2025_000368A) (PTI)
Published on Feb 12, 2025 07:32 AM IST

Sena ministers irked by vetting of staff, CM firm

Shiv Sena ministers are frustrated with CM Fadnavis's new vetting process for appointing personal secretaries and OSDs, delaying key appointments.

Sena ministers irked by vetting of staff, CM firm
Published on Feb 12, 2025 07:26 AM IST

Environment min Pankaja Munde rubbishes rumours of starting new party

Pankaja Munde's comments about her late father sparked rumors of a new party, but she clarified that she remains with the BJP, rejecting the speculation.

Environment min Pankaja Munde rubbishes rumours of starting new party
Published on Feb 11, 2025 08:42 AM IST

MPCB issues notice to MMR bakeries to switch to green fuel within 6 months

MPCB orders Mumbai bakeries to switch from firewood to green energy within six months to combat air pollution, following a high court directive.

MPCB issues notice to MMR bakeries to switch to green fuel within 6 months
Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:30 AM IST

Fadnavis divests Sena of MSRTC head post, appoints IAS officer

The decision could be reversed later if it was taken up to be resolved by the two parties, said an official

Fadnavis divests Sena of MSRTC head post, appoints IAS officer
Published on Feb 07, 2025 08:34 AM IST

How populist schemes have drained state’s treasury

Populist schemes such as the Ladki Bahin Yojana and other unbudgeted spends are costing over 12% of the estimated revenue receipts

How populist schemes have drained state’s treasury
Published on Feb 07, 2025 08:24 AM IST

Govt told to act against 4 cops who ignored noise pollution plaint

MUMBAI: SPCA recommends action against Pune police for inaction on noise pollution complaints, raising hopes for stricter enforcement in Mumbai.

Govt told to act against 4 cops who ignored noise pollution plaint
Published on Feb 06, 2025 08:08 AM IST

Social activist accuses Munde of 162-cr scam in agri equipment purchase

Munde denies Damania's ₹161.68 crore scam allegations in fertilizer procurement, claiming approvals from the then CM and adherence to government policies.

Social activist accuses Munde of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>162-cr scam in agri equipment purchase
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:30 AM IST

Seer retracts support for Munde after meeting slain sarpanch’s kin

The deceased’s brother and daughter met the mahant of Bhagwangad on Sunday, submitted documents related to the accused, and said they expected him to clear his stand

The slain sapranch’s brother Dhananjay Deshmukh (in blue shirt) and daughter Vaibhavi Deshmukh met Namdev Shastri (in white kurta) in Bhagwangad on Sunday afternoon.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:54 AM IST

75 crore for road work never done: Dhananjay Munde under lens again

Suresh Dhas alleged that government money meant for road construction was released when Munde was guardian minister of Beed

Mumbai, India - August 17, 2022: MLA Dhananjay Munde (C) enters Vidhan Bhavan during the first day of the monsoon session of Maharashtra Legislature Assembly in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 09:04 AM IST

Welcome full probe in Baba Siddique’s killing, say leaders named by Zeeshan

After Zeeshan Siddique, former MLA and son of slain NCP leader Baba Siddique, mentioned the names of politicians in his statement to the police, BJP leader Mohit Kamboj, one of those named, said that Baba was a friend to whom he often spoke on a range of issues

Mumbai, Sep 24, 2015 - Baba Ramdev and Sanjay Dutt with wife Manyata dutt visits ganpati darshan at BJP leader Mohit Kamboj residence - Freelance Photo by Yogen Shah (Yogen Shah)
Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:20 AM IST

Local body polls, poor traffic volume push govt to continue 50% toll concession on Atal Setu

MUMBAI: The toll concession on Atal Setu is extended by a year ahead of local body polls, amid lower traffic volumes and to boost usage.

Local body polls, poor traffic volume push govt to continue 50% toll concession on Atal Setu
Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:52 AM IST

Local body polls likely at year-end as SC defers decision on petitions

MUMBAI: SC defers hearing on Maharashtra local body polls, pushing elections likely to October-November due to pending petitions and process delays.

Local body polls likely at year-end as SC defers decision on petitions
Published on Jan 29, 2025 06:28 AM IST

Autorickshaw, taxi fares hiked by 3 from February 1

The decision to hike fares was taken due to the increased cost of living, vehicles, fuel, operational expenses, maintenance costs and other factors

Mumbai… 15th March 2011… News… Auto and Taxi drivers wait out side the Gas station to fill the CNG gas at BKC. CNG Gas stations in Mumbai run out of the gas due to the leakage in the gas pipe line - HT Photo by Sattish Bate (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 09:55 AM IST

Pawar did nothing for co-op sector, says Amit Shah 

The BJP leader claimed that the Narendra Modi government would ensure inclusive growth of the cooperation sector, and Maharashtra would be the ‘Kashi’ (holy city) of the cooperative movement in the near future

Pawar did nothing for co-op sector, says Amit Shah 
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 07:42 AM IST

State sweats to recover Ladki Bahin, PM Kisan funds from ineligible recipients

Maharashtra faces a ₹4,000 crore recovery challenge as 3 million ineligible women and 1.2 million farmers received benefits from popular schemes.

According to government estimates, there are three million women who do not meet the eligibility criteria for Ladki Bahin but who got six instalments of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,500 per month and 1.2 million ineligible farmers in the state who got dole under the PM Kisan Yojna. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 09:49 AM IST
By, Mumbai

BJP to appoint Sampark Pramukhs to keep Sena-NCP guardian ministers in check

BJP to appoint senior leaders as sampark pramukhs in 16 districts to ensure better coordination and prevent NCP and Shiv Sena from overshadowing them.

BJP to appoint Sampark Pramukhs to keep Sena-NCP guardian ministers in check
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 07:44 AM IST

BJP to appoint RSS workers as Personal Assistants to its ministers

They will be drawn from the RSS and its affiliate organisations. They will be tasked with ensuring “better coordination between the party and the government”

Mumbai: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat with Maharashtra Dy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the release of the book 'Udaan', in Mumbai, Saturday, June 29, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI06_29_2024_000359B) (PTI)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:09 AM IST

Archaeology director caught taking bribe reinstated by Shelar

Maharashtra Archaeology director Tejas Garge reinstated after six months despite a bribery inquiry, with powers reduced amid ongoing investigations.

Archaeology director caught taking bribe reinstated by Shelar
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 08:28 AM IST

Friction between Mahayuti allies intensifies with guardian ministership issue

Maharashtra's ruling alliance faces tensions over guardian minister appointments, with Shiv Sena's Shinde unhappy about power-sharing decisions by Fadnavis.

All is not well between the Mahayuti allies(ANIa)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 09:08 AM IST

RSS and BJP strategise for ‘total political domination’ in Maharashtra

RSS met BJP ministers to strategise for local body polls, aiming for total dominance in Maharashtra post assembly election success.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat speaks during the 'Kathale Kulsammelan' programme in Nagpur on December 1, 2024. (PTI FILE Photo)
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 02:28 AM IST

Fadnavis gives push to integrated ticketing system for MMR

Maharashtra plans an integrated ticketing system for Mumbai commuters, enabling a single platform for various transport modes, streamlining travel.

Fadnavis gives push to integrated ticketing system for MMR
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 07:02 AM IST

State govt employees to push for Eighth Pay Commission

Maharashtra's state employees push for an Eighth Pay Commission after the Union cabinet's approval, but the government resists due to financial burdens.

State govt employees to push for Eighth Pay Commission
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 09:18 AM IST

141 farmers claim Karad cheated them, they met Munde too

Walmik Karad, the alleged mastermind behind Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh’s murder, faces serious charges from more than 140 farmers

File photo of protests following the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh (Raju Shinde/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 09:13 AM IST

‘Stay relevant, avoid scams, contest polls together’, Modi tells Mahayuti MLAs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke about his personal experiences as an MLA and the schemes that helped him remain relevant in elective politics for years

PM Modi advised the MLAs to chalk out a long-term plan to last in politics.(PM Modi YouTube)
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 04:36 AM IST

State appoints retired judges to probe Beed, Parbhani deaths

Maharashtra govt forms judicial committees to probe Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder and Parbhani protestor's custodial death, reports due in 6 months.

State appoints retired judges to probe Beed, Parbhani deaths
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:54 AM IST

Likely increase of 10% in ready reckoner rate to bail out cash-strapped govt

Maharashtra may raise ready reckoner rates by 10% to boost revenue, risking higher property prices and impacting the real estate sector.

Likely increase of 10% in ready reckoner rate to bail out cash-strapped govt 
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 08:02 AM IST

Get ready for ‘mini-assembly’ polls in Maharashtra, BJP workers told

BJP aims to replicate assembly election success in upcoming local body polls, targeting 15 million members and urging workers to combat opposition efforts.

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.(PTI)
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:13 AM IST

Maharashtra poll win has ended Pawar’s ‘politics of deceit’, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah hailed BJP's Maharashtra assembly victory as a response to deceitful politics, asserting it will shape national politics for years to come

Maha poll victory has ended Pawar’s ‘politics of deceit’, says Amit Shah(Devendra Fadnavis-X)
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:05 AM IST

Polls over, fare hike for autos, taxis, buses on cards

Mumbai taxi, auto, and bus fares set to rise by 15-20% post-elections, with city bus increases between 12-22%. BEST fares remain unchanged.

Polls over, fare hike for autos, taxis, buses on cards
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:48 AM IST
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