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Maharashtra’s drought crisis has become a major governance challenge, with CM Devendra Fadnavis seeking central assistance and a central team assessing the situation

Maharashtra is taking a fresh step towards bringing back student union elections on college and university campuses after more than three decades. The state government has formed a 12-member committee headed by former Mumbai University Vice-Chancellor Suhas Pednekar to work out a framework for peaceful, transparent and inclusive student elections while addressing concerns over political interference, money power and campus violence.

BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan questioned the unity of the INDIA bloc after several key opposition leaders were absent from its September 30 meeting, while opposition parties announced further action over electoral-roll issues.

The Supreme Court has resumed final hearings in petitions concerning the Shiv Sena split and the disqualification of MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The Shinde camp is defending the Election Commission’s decision recognising its organisational majority in the party dispute.

Maharashtra Politics has witnessed a fresh controversy ahead of Ganeshotsav, with disagreements emerging within the ruling Mahayuti alliance over the use of DJs and loudspeakers during celebrations. While some BJP and Shiv Sena leaders have supported restrictions on noise pollution, others have opposed a blanket ban, giving the opposition another issue to target the government.

The Maratha reservation issue has once again intensified in Maharashtra as activist Manoj Jarange-Patil continues to press the state government over Kunbi certificates and reservation demands. The prolonged agitation has created fresh political pressure on the Devendra Fadnavis-led government.

Maharashtra politics has entered another tense phase as Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil's indefinite hunger strike continues. The state government has announced four Government Resolutions aimed at extending education and training benefits to Maratha, Kunbi and SEBC youth, while Jarange has continued to demand a broader resolution to the reservation issue.

Electoral rolls determine who is registered to vote in a constituency. Understanding registration and verification procedures helps citizens check their details and identify issues before elections.

The Model Code of Conduct establishes guidelines for political parties and candidates during elections. It covers campaign behaviour, public resources and expectations for responsible political competition.