Endless tides in reporting Maharashtra’s GPS
On August 26, 2024, a giant statue of the Maratha warrior king Shivaji Maharaj at the Rajkot Fort in Malvan collapsed. The Opposition was quick to pounce, alleging corruption in the statue’s construction. File
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Maharashtra, the land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is a relentless battleground of political activity. In the two years since I started reporting on the State’s GPS — governance, politics, and society — there has not been a dull day. New controversies often arise before the previous ones have even begun to cool down.The Opposition’s vigorous efforts keep issues in the spotlight, while the ruling dispensation is never far behind in delivering rebuttals, whether through traditional media or a post on X.The political landscape here is markedly different from Tela...