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I. Introduction: Politics of Power and Perception As Maharashtra inches closer to its crucial local body elections , the state’s political landscape is witnessing renewed turbulence. The Ajit Pawar–Parth Pawar land deal controversy has not only intensified intra-alliance tensions within the ruling Mahayuti coalition , but also given the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a strategic upper hand. For the BJP, this controversy has emerged as a “handy controversy” — one that could strengthen its negotiating position in seat-sharing talks , particularly across urban centers like Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Nashik, and Mumbai . II. The Ajit Pawar Land Deal Controversy Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar finds himself under scrutiny after allegations surrounding a questionable Pune land transaction involving his son, Parth Pawar . According to government insiders, an inquiry committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) Vikas Kharge has been constituted to investigate the matter, wi...

As the Right to Information (RTI) Act completes 20 years on October 12, 2025 , its promise of transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment appears to be under severe strain. A new report by Satark Nagrik Sangathan (SNS) has revealed that several Information Commissions (ICs) — the institutions responsible for ensuring citizens’ access to information — are either defunct or operating without leadership , resulting in massive delays and weakened implementation. The Current State of Information Commissions According to the SNS report, two states — Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh — have completely defunct Information Commissions , while three others , including the Central Information Commission (CIC) , and the commissions in Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh , are functioning without a Chief Information Commissioner . The situation is alarming at the central level, where the CIC — which handles appeals related to the Union Government and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) ...

The case of Chaitanyananda Saraswati , also known as Dr Parthasarathy , has once again brought attention to allegations of misconduct by self-styled godmen in India. The 62-year-old monk-turned-educator is accused of sexually harassing students at a Delhi-based management institute and is currently absconding, with a Lookout Circular (LOC) issued against him. The Allegations Against Chaitanyananda Saraswati On August 4, 2025 , the administrator of Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management (Vasant Kunj, Delhi) filed a complaint against Chaitanyananda Saraswati. Following the complaint, police recorded the statements of 32 students , out of which 17 students accused him of: Sending obscene WhatsApp messages . Using abusive and derogatory language . Making unwanted physical contact . Threatening students with academic failure if they refused his advances. Many of the victims were EWS quota students , allegedly targeted because of their vulnerable position. Some stud...

Delhi High Court Questions Delhi Government Over Delay in Action on CAG Reports The Delhi High Court has raised serious concerns about the Delhi Government's handling of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports, questioning its motives for delaying the process. The remarks came during a hearing involving a petition filed by BJP MLAs seeking the tabling of 14 CAG reports in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. Let’s delve into the key issues, the significance of CAG, and why this matter has become a topic of public interest. What is CAG and Its Role? The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is a constitutional authority responsible for auditing all receipts and expenditures of the government, including public sector enterprises. Its reports hold the government accountable for the financial and operational efficiency of its departments. CAG reports are presented to the legislative assemblies, where they serve as a critical tool for legislators to debate and scruti...