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
MVA throws weight behind independent candidate Shubhangi Patil in Nashik council poll
On the last day of the withdrawal of nominations for the five legislative council seats, the MVA also announced a swap of seats as an internal adjustment after the revolt by the Congress candidate in Nashik.
Published on Jan 17, 2023 12:46 AM IST
Surendra P Gangan and Faisal Malik
Congress suspends Sudhir Tambe, MVA constituents realign seats
According to Congress leaders, similar action is expected to be taken against Satyajeet Tambe as well in a day or two.
Updated on Jan 16, 2023 12:43 AM IST
Separate application category for transgenders in all govt jobs
Last month, the Bombay HC, while hearing a petition filed by Arya Pujari and Nikita Mukhdayal, had asked the state to make the TG option available in the last two days of the application process which ended on December 15.
Published on Jan 16, 2023 12:39 AM IST
BJP on poaching spree for Mission 45
Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set the ball rolling to achieve its Mission 45 (to win 45 Lok Sabha seats from Maharashtra in 2024)
Updated on Jan 14, 2023 12:51 AM IST
Balasaheb Thorat’s nephew goes solo for council elections
An embarrassed and incensed Congress leadership has reportedly decided to take Sudhir Tambe to task for his betrayal. Political observers say the last-minute change was the result of simmering discontent within the Tambe and Thorat families, over the candidature. Thorat is a prominent leader in Ahmednagar district
Published on Jan 13, 2023 12:52 AM IST
Lokayukta had demanded ACB be brought under its ambit in May last year
Mumbai: Months before the state government tabled the Lokayukta Bill 2022 during the winter session of the State legislature, the Maharashtra Lokayukta had demanded the supervision of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to be brought under its ambit for effective action in corruption cases against public servants
Published on Jan 12, 2023 12:50 AM IST
State mulls new draconian law to curb ‘urban guerrillas’
The Maharashtra government is considering the enactment of a Public Security Act (PSA) to get more powers to act against the ‘front organisations’ that are allegedly active as ‘urban guerillas’
Published on Jan 10, 2023 12:31 AM IST
Surendra P Gangan, Mumbai
State govt to set up temporary detention centre for illegal immigrants
Mumbai: The state home department has identified a temporary shelter in Chembur to house illegal immigrants
Published on Jan 08, 2023 12:57 AM IST
Minister orders probe into delay of results
Mumbai: A day after generating controversy over withholding the results of an annual drama competition in Chandrapur, based on an objection by an Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) member, that two of the plays performed projected anti-Hindu sentiments, the state cultural affairs minister Sudhir Mungantiwar has announced a probe into the matter
Published on Jan 07, 2023 12:31 AM IST
Day after Yogi’s bid to woo Bollywood, state govt plans ₹4,500-crore makeover for Film City
The Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government on Friday announced that Film City in Goregaon would be modernised at an estimated cost of ₹4,500 crore
Published on Jan 07, 2023 12:31 AM IST
Surendra P Gangan, Mumbai
Stop #Boycott Bollywood spin, Sunil Shetty tells CM
Mumbai: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, during his road show in Mumbai to attract investment for his state, made a concerted attempt to woo Bollywood as well
Published on Jan 06, 2023 11:42 AM IST
‘Anti-Hindu’ note throws state annual drama contest off stage
The two plays – ‘Vrundavan’ and ‘Tere mere sapne’ -- are penned by playwright Rafik Muzawar. They were among 13 one-act plays presented in Chandrapur. It’s been five weeks since they were staged and the results have not been declared as the cultural department is awaiting an intervention from higher ups in the state government
Updated on Jan 06, 2023 11:43 AM IST
‘Come to UP’: Yogi woos India Inc and Bollywood
Mumbai Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath met leading industrialists from India Inc on Thursday during his road show in Mumbai to invite them to invest in his state
Updated on Jan 05, 2023 10:44 PM IST
Our aim not to take Bollywood from Mumbai to UP: Yogi
In Mumbai on a two-day visit, Yogi said that UP seeks to take neither the Mumbai’s film industry nor any industrial investment here to UP, but wants to have a healthy competition with them. During his visit, Yogi is expected to meet industrialists, investors, bankers and personalities from Bollywood
Published on Jan 04, 2023 11:25 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to begin 2-day Mumbai visit today
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will hold a road show in Mumbai and interact with representatives from industries and Bollywood
Published on Jan 04, 2023 01:30 PM IST
The Senas can reunite if Uddhav introspects, says BSS chief spokesperson
Kesarkar said when he was leaving the party last year, he had “expressed gratitude towards him and told him that he needs to put his house in order”. “He should have done some soul searching then. If he does that even today, the party can come together,” said Kesarkar
Published on Jan 02, 2023 11:47 PM IST
Surendra P Gangan and Yogesh Naik
Uddhav was ‘greedy’ for CM’s chair: Nadda
JP Nadda held rallies in Chandrapur (Vidarbha) and Aurangabad (Central Maharashtra) and held meetings with party leaders and office bearers. The rallies are seen as party’s launch of 2024 Lok Sabha campaign in Maharashtra where it aims to win 45 of total 48 seats
Updated on Jan 03, 2023 12:32 AM IST
Pradip Kumar Maitra and Surendra P Gangan
Adani, Ambani heirs in government’s Economic Advisory Council
The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) appointed by the Shinde-Fadnavis government to achieve its goal of a $1-trillion dollar economy in the next five years has Anant Ambani and Karan Adani as members. The EAC will be headed by N Chandrashekharan, chairman, Tata Sons
Updated on Dec 31, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Dharavi revamp: Govt to accommodate ineligible tenements in rental housing
The state government assured the Dharavi residents to accommodate even ineligible tenants in the rental housing scheme. Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said that though 46,191 residential and 12,974 non-residential residents are eligible in the redevelopment of Dharavi, all of them will be accommodated in the project
Published on Dec 31, 2022 12:07 AM IST
Anant Ambani, Karan Adani to be part of Maharashtra Economic Advisory Council
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani’s son Karan Adani have been appointed as members of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) of Maharashtra, according to the chief minister’s office (CMO)
Updated on Dec 31, 2022 04:50 AM IST
Surendra P Gangan, Mumbai
Leader of opposition unaware about no-confidence motion
While 39 MLAs from the three MVA constituents signed the motion on Thursday, leader of the Opposition Ajit Pawar did not. He had told reporters late on Thursday night that he was not aware of any such motion
Published on Dec 30, 2022 11:38 PM IST
State to deport marauding elephants
Nagpur Ever heard of elephants being deported? It has nothing to do with the animals crossing borders without valid papers
Published on Dec 30, 2022 01:19 AM IST
BJP slams Sena (UBT) for ‘illegally’ transferring MIDC land
Atul Bhatkhalkar alleged that Subhash Desai’s son Bhushan was involved in the ‘deal’ and met the industrialists in a five-star hotel in BKC.
Published on Dec 30, 2022 01:07 AM IST
Assembly passes Lokayukta Bill; tough test for Shinde-Fadnavis govt in council
The state assembly on Wednesday passed the Lokayukta Bill that empowers the ombudsman to investigate graft charges against the incumbent chief minister
Published on Dec 29, 2022 01:01 AM IST
Surendra P Gangan, Mumbai
Five BSS ministers’, including CM’s corruption cases raised in assembly
The spree began with CM Shinde himself, when the issue of illegal allotment of government land to 16 private parties came up in a high court PIL last week.
Published on Dec 29, 2022 01:00 AM IST
State gets aggressive about K’taka minister’s remarks on Mumbai
Nagpur: Both houses of the state legislature on Wednesday reacted sharply to the ‘anti-Maharashtra’ comments by Karnataka law minister J C Madhuswamy and other MLAs a day earlier
Published on Dec 29, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Surendra P Gangan and Pradip Kumar Maitra
Maha resolution reiterates claim on 865 villages in K’taka
The Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution reiterating the state’s claim on 865 villages in three districts and cities including Belgavi, Karwar, Bidar, Nipani and Bhalki in Karnataka.The resolution comes in the wake of a similar stance adopted by the Karnataka Assembly on December 22nd when Karnataka CM Bommai vowed not to cede even an inch of land to Maharashtra.
Published on Dec 28, 2022 01:38 AM IST
Surendra P Gangan, Pradip Kumar Maitra and Hirekop Rajan Samuel
Will fight in SC: Maha resolution on border
The Maharashtra assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution reiterating the state’s claim on 865 villages in three districts and cities falling in Karnataka, including Belagavi, Karwar, Bidar, Nipani and Bhalki in Karnataka, further escalating the row between the two states.
Updated on Dec 28, 2022 12:07 AM IST
Surendra P Gangan, Pradip Kumar Maitra and Hirekop Rajan Samuel, Mumbai/bengaluru
Maharashtra House resolution reiterates claim over Karnataka’s Marathi areas
Chief minister Eknath Shinde moved the resolution days after Union home minister Amit Shah on December 14 announced a six-member ministerial team will discuss the border issue and no state will stake a claim on any territory till the Supreme Court decides the dispute
Published on Dec 27, 2022 03:27 PM IST
Thackeray demands central rule in ‘Karnataka-occupied Maharashtra’
The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute dominated the proceedings of the state legislature on Monday, with heated discussions taking place between the ruling BSS-BJP coalition and the opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA)
Published on Dec 27, 2022 12:46 AM IST
Pradip Kumar Maitra and Surendra P Gangan
