Pankaja Munde, is a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics, representing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Born on July 26, 1979, she is the eldest daughter of late politician Gopinathrao Munde and Pradyna Tai Munde. She has two younger sisters, Pritam Munde and Yashashari Munde. Pankaja is married to Amit Palwe and they both have one son named Aryaman.
She holds the position of Minister of Rural Development, Women, and Child Welfare, and also serves as the Maharashtra State Guardian Minister for the Latur and Beed districts in the Government of Maharashtra.
Her electoral journey began in 2009 when she was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from the Parli constituency. Since then, she has been a steadfast representative of the people. In the upcoming 2024 General Elections, Pankaja Munde is contesting from the seat against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Dhananjay Munde in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
In the 2014 Parli assembly elections, he defeated opposition leader Dhananjay in the state assembly by a margin of 25,000 votes. Pankaja Munde continues to play a pivotal role in Maharashtra's political arena.
The Mahayuti alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has secured a majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other Maharashtra local body elections.
The Mahayuti alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has secured a majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other Maharashtra local body elections. This result enables the BJP to appoint its first Mayor in the Mumbai civic body. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed supporters at the BJP headquarters, attributing the win to the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The election results indicate a shift in political control across Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik, affecting the influence of the Thackeray and Pawar families. The report includes ground coverage of celebrations and statements from political figures, including Amruta Fadnavis. Analysis focuses on the performance of Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, the 'triple engine government' structure, and voter trends among youth and women. Furthermore, the programme covers a Supreme Court notice issued to Karishma Kapoor concerning a family dispute and new Election Commission directives for Zilla Parishad polls. The administration intends to focus on infrastructure and basic facilities for citizens.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the political ascent and impact of Devendra Fadnavis following the BJP's performance in Maharashtra. The transcript highlights his journey from a councillor in Nagpur to becoming a three-term Chief Minister, noting his resilience and strategic comebacks. A significant point of discussion is the 'Mumbai model' of development, with specific reference to mega-infrastructure projects like the Coastal Road and the expanding Metro rail network. The speaker notes that 'the entire mandate seems to be for a better city that Mumbaikars really want', attributing the party's consolidation in the state to Fadnavis's leadership. The programme also features visuals of Fadnavis arriving at the BJP office alongside colleagues Ashish Shelar and Pankaja Munde, as supporters celebrate the election results. The discussion explores how the ease of travel and urban transformation in Mumbai served as a key narrative during the campaigning phase, ultimately resonating with the electorate.
This news report covers the massive victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections. The bulletin highlights a 'clear wave of support' for the BJP across major cities including Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik. A key takeaway discussed is that 'the brand Mumbai has backed Divendra Fadnavis', with the youth of Maharashtra reportedly favoring his model of development over the traditional 'Thackeray aura'. The report notes the poor performance of the MNS and the UBT faction, suggesting a shift in the Marathi Manoos vote bank. While counting continues in several wards, the BJP has already emerged as the single largest party in 29 municipal corporations. The programme features live updates from counting centers and party offices, where leaders like Pankaja Munde and Kirit Somaiya have gathered to celebrate. The mandate is being viewed as a validation of infrastructure projects like the Atal Setu and the Mumbai Metro.
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday announced its second list of 72 candidates. The list includes prominent names such as Manohar Lal Khattar, the former Haryana Chief Minister, who will be contesting from Karnal, Piyush Goyal from Mumbai North, and Nitin Gadkari from Nagpur, amongst others. In this episode of Elections Unlocked, India Today TV's Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai will discuss the impact of bigwigs in the polls.
