The demand to ban the entry of non-Hindus in Haridwar has been raised for a long time, particularly in light of the upcoming Ardh Kumbh festival next year.

Two relatives of gangster Suryakant alias Bandu Andekar, currently lodged in jail in connection with the murder of his grandson, were elected from ward number 23 in the Pune civic polls on Friday.

AIMIM achieved a significant electoral victory in Maharashtra’s civic polls, winning 33 seats in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and 126 statewide. This success defied internal dissent and challenged perceptions of the party being solely for one community. AIMIM’s improved performance marks a notable jump from previous elections, demonstrating broader appeal.