India’s second wave of Covid-19 is expected to decline by July this year. A third wave of the pandemic is expected in about six to eight months. These are the fairly optimistic projections made by the three-member panel of scientists set up by the Department of Science and Technology under the Science Ministry of the Government of India. “States like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Kerala, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Haryana besides Delhi and Goa have already seen their peak,” said Professor Manindra Agarwal from IIT Kanpur, a member of the panel. States in east and northeast India are yet to see their peaks. Assam may peak by May 20-21. Meghalaya could peak on May 30 while Tripura is likely to peak by May 26-27.
Sunetra Pawar, wife of late NCP (AP) chief Ajit Pawar, was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra at a ceremony in Mumbai’s Lok Bhavan on Saturday. Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
This Special Report covers a recent oath-taking ceremony involving the administration of Maharashtra. During the proceedings, an unidentified speaker pledged to 'maintain the integrity and unity of India' and expressed deep respect and devotion to the Indian Constitution. The speaker emphasized a commitment to performing duties with dedication, an open mind, and impartiality toward all citizens in accordance with the law. The transcript details the formal process of the 'shapath vidhi samaram,' where the individual vowed to fulfill responsibilities without bias or prejudice. The event highlights the procedural traditions of the state's executive branch, focusing on the solemnity of the constitutional oath and the speaker's expressed gratitude toward the leadership of Maharashtra while promising to uphold the legal framework of the nation.
In this news bulletin, an unidentified speaker takes a formal oath of office, claiming the position of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. During the declaration, the speaker expresses deep respect and devotion to the Indian Constitution, pledging to maintain the integrity and unity of the nation. The speaker states, 'As the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, I will do my work with dedication and with a clear mind.' The transcript captures the speaker promising to deliver serious and impartial justice to all citizens in accordance with the law and the Constitution. The address concludes with a solemn declaration regarding the seriousness of the Chief Minister's thoughts and responsibilities, followed by a brief expression of gratitude in Hindi. The programme highlights this significant political moment and the speaker's commitment to constitutional values and administrative dedication in the state of Maharashtra.
Emotional scenes were witnessed at the Lok Bhavan as Nationalist Congress Party leaders raised slogans of “Ajit dada amar rahe” after Sunetra Pawar, leader of the NCP legislative party and wife of late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, took oath as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister. Party leaders and workers chanted in memory of Ajit Pawar, recalling his political legacy, as Sunetra Pawar assumed office amid a charged atmosphere marked by grief, loyalty and political continuity within the party.
