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Sanjay Nirupam ends fast over power tariff cut after Maharashtra CM's assurance

Mumbai, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress leader, Sanjay Nirupam, who was on a hunger strike over electricity tariff reduction in Mumbai ended his fast after intervention from the Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan. After calling off his agitation, Nirupam said that he will continue his strike until power companies in Mumbai do not slash their tariffs. Nirupam said that he ended his fast owing to the assurances of the chief minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan. Jan 27, 2014
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Adarsh scam report partially accepted after Rahul Gandhis objection

New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): The Maharashtra government on Thursday partially accepted the Adarsh housing scam report. Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan made the announcement at a press conference after a meeting of the state cabinet. The stage for review was set after Rahul Gandhi last week disapproved the decision of the state government to reject the commission report and said it should be reconsidered. Chavan said legal action will be initiated against 25 ineligible members of the housing society. Jan 2, 2014
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Will decide next course of action in Adarsh issue: Prithviraj Chavan on Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Even as Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi on Friday openly declared war on corruption, saying that he did not agree with the Maharashtra government’s decision to reject the probe report into the Adarsh scam, Maharashtra Chief Minister, Prithviraj Chavan said that his government will decide the next course of action in the issue. Dec 27, 2013
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Prithviraj Chavan given clean chit, issue should not be stretched: Praful Patel on Adarsh scam

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Talking about the controversial Adarsh scam report which was tabled in the Maharashtra state assembly earlier, NCP leader Praful Patel said that the state Governor has given a clean chit to the accused in the case, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and that the issue should not be stretched any further. He said that the issue whether the land belongs to the government or not has been solved and that should be it. Dec 21, 2013
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Adarsh probe report to be tabled in House, BJP set to demand for discussion

Nagpur, Dec 20 (ANI): As the Maharashtra government is to table the controversial Adarsh Commission report in the state legislature on Friday, BJP is all set to demand for discussion over the same and not allow the Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan to escape the same. BJP leader Vinod Tawde said that enquiry should be made on all people involved bereft of the positions they handle. Meanwhile, Congress leader Harshvardhan Patil said that the party is not running from the investigation and that the due process will be carried on. Dec 20, 2013
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India observes fifth anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): Nation on Tuesday observed the fifth anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attack that shook the entire nation in 2008, as Pakistani gunmen stormed prime hotels and city landmarks killing 166 people and strained already tense relations between New Delhi and Islamabad. The Mumbai Police held a memorial service at the Gymkhana. Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and top Maharashtra police officers were present at the event to pay homage to the martyrs. Heaving a sigh of relief, residents praised Mumbai police for its vigilance and security in the city. Nov 26, 2013
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Campa Cola demolition: Prithviraj Chavan defends himself

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Reacting on the Campa Cola society demolition stay put by the Supreme Court, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday defended himself saying that the apex court’s order was very harsh as it asked no state authorities to interfere with its order for razing the flats. Chavan also said that his government’s “sympathy” is with its residents and it will consider legal options available. Nov 13, 2013
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Mumbai: Residents of Campa Cola compound protest against demolition

Mumbai, Nov 12 (ANI): Residents of 103 illegal flats on the Campa Cola compound in Worli area of Mumbai on Tuesday protested against forcible eviction by the Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) of the building. MCGM had earlier issued eviction notices last week stating that the illegal structure will be brought down any time after November 12. Meanwhile, Mumbai police too warned the residents not to create any law and order problem during the process. Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan refused to intervene and issue an ordinance to stop the demolition. Nov 12, 2013
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Prithviraj Chavan to help ease onion prices in Delhi

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Thursday promised to supply onions to Delhi in the wake of the soaring prices of onions in the city. According to media reports, the bulb was selling at Rs 90 to Rs 100 per Kg on Wednesday. Chavan said that supply of the vegetable would be sent from Nashik. Chavan added that this year, a drought followed by heavy rain affected the supplies, however the onions would be sold to Delhi at much lower rates. Oct 24, 2013