Varsha Gaikwad
Congress Announces Solo Campaign for Mumbai BMC Elections Amid Alliance Tensions
Nov 16, 2025 02:25 am CST
The Congress party has officially announced it will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently, fielding candidates across all 227 wards. This strategic shift comes just one day after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve criticized Congress's alliance approach and seat-sharing delays. Mumbai Congress leadership has launched a campaign highlighting alleged corruption under BJP-led Mahayuti administration, while government officials dismiss the party's solo strategy as ineffective against the ruling coalition.
Buddhist Organizations Demand Exclusive Management of Mahabodhi Temple, Led by Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Oct 14, 2025 11:20 pm CST
Ambedkarite and Buddhist groups, led by Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, staged a major protest in Mumbai demanding exclusive Buddhist control of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya. Protesters called for the repeal of the 1949 Bodh Gaya Temple Management Act, which currently mandates joint Hindu-Buddhist administration of this sacred Buddhist site. Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad supported the cause, pledging to raise the issue in Parliament.