Surendra P Gangan is Senior Assistant Editor with political bureau of Hindustan Times’ Mumbai Edition. He covers state politics and Maharashtra government’s administrative stories. Reports on the developments in finances, agriculture, social sectors among others.
Articles by Surendra P Gangan
Seer retracts support for Munde after meeting slain sarpanch’s kin
The deceased’s brother and daughter met the mahant of Bhagwangad on Sunday, submitted documents related to the accused, and said they expected him to clear his stand
Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:54 AM IST
₹75 crore for road work never done: Dhananjay Munde under lens again
Suresh Dhas alleged that government money meant for road construction was released when Munde was guardian minister of Beed
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 09:04 AM IST
Welcome full probe in Baba Siddique’s killing, say leaders named by Zeeshan
After Zeeshan Siddique, former MLA and son of slain NCP leader Baba Siddique, mentioned the names of politicians in his statement to the police, BJP leader Mohit Kamboj, one of those named, said that Baba was a friend to whom he often spoke on a range of issues
Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:20 AM IST
Local body polls, poor traffic volume push govt to continue 50% toll concession on Atal Setu
MUMBAI: The toll concession on Atal Setu is extended by a year ahead of local body polls, amid lower traffic volumes and to boost usage.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:52 AM IST
Local body polls likely at year-end as SC defers decision on petitions
MUMBAI: SC defers hearing on Maharashtra local body polls, pushing elections likely to October-November due to pending petitions and process delays.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Autorickshaw, taxi fares hiked by ₹3 from February 1
The decision to hike fares was taken due to the increased cost of living, vehicles, fuel, operational expenses, maintenance costs and other factors
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 09:55 AM IST
Pawar did nothing for co-op sector, says Amit Shah
The BJP leader claimed that the Narendra Modi government would ensure inclusive growth of the cooperation sector, and Maharashtra would be the ‘Kashi’ (holy city) of the cooperative movement in the near future
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 07:42 AM IST
State sweats to recover Ladki Bahin, PM Kisan funds from ineligible recipients
Maharashtra faces a ₹4,000 crore recovery challenge as 3 million ineligible women and 1.2 million farmers received benefits from popular schemes.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 09:49 AM IST
Surendra P Gangan, Mumbai
BJP to appoint Sampark Pramukhs to keep Sena-NCP guardian ministers in check
BJP to appoint senior leaders as sampark pramukhs in 16 districts to ensure better coordination and prevent NCP and Shiv Sena from overshadowing them.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 07:44 AM IST
BJP to appoint RSS workers as Personal Assistants to its ministers
They will be drawn from the RSS and its affiliate organisations. They will be tasked with ensuring “better coordination between the party and the government”
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:09 AM IST
Archaeology director caught taking bribe reinstated by Shelar
Maharashtra Archaeology director Tejas Garge reinstated after six months despite a bribery inquiry, with powers reduced amid ongoing investigations.
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 08:28 AM IST
Friction between Mahayuti allies intensifies with guardian ministership issue
Maharashtra's ruling alliance faces tensions over guardian minister appointments, with Shiv Sena's Shinde unhappy about power-sharing decisions by Fadnavis.
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 09:08 AM IST
RSS and BJP strategise for ‘total political domination’ in Maharashtra
RSS met BJP ministers to strategise for local body polls, aiming for total dominance in Maharashtra post assembly election success.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 02:28 AM IST
Fadnavis gives push to integrated ticketing system for MMR
Maharashtra plans an integrated ticketing system for Mumbai commuters, enabling a single platform for various transport modes, streamlining travel.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 07:02 AM IST
State govt employees to push for Eighth Pay Commission
Maharashtra's state employees push for an Eighth Pay Commission after the Union cabinet's approval, but the government resists due to financial burdens.
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 09:18 AM IST
141 farmers claim Karad cheated them, they met Munde too
Walmik Karad, the alleged mastermind behind Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh’s murder, faces serious charges from more than 140 farmers
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 09:13 AM IST
‘Stay relevant, avoid scams, contest polls together’, Modi tells Mahayuti MLAs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke about his personal experiences as an MLA and the schemes that helped him remain relevant in elective politics for years
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 04:36 AM IST
State appoints retired judges to probe Beed, Parbhani deaths
Maharashtra govt forms judicial committees to probe Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder and Parbhani protestor's custodial death, reports due in 6 months.
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Likely increase of 10% in ready reckoner rate to bail out cash-strapped govt
Maharashtra may raise ready reckoner rates by 10% to boost revenue, risking higher property prices and impacting the real estate sector.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Get ready for ‘mini-assembly’ polls in Maharashtra, BJP workers told
BJP aims to replicate assembly election success in upcoming local body polls, targeting 15 million members and urging workers to combat opposition efforts.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:13 AM IST
Maharashtra poll win has ended Pawar’s ‘politics of deceit’, says Amit Shah
Amit Shah hailed BJP's Maharashtra assembly victory as a response to deceitful politics, asserting it will shape national politics for years to come
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 09:05 AM IST
Polls over, fare hike for autos, taxis, buses on cards
Mumbai taxi, auto, and bus fares set to rise by 15-20% post-elections, with city bus increases between 12-22%. BEST fares remain unchanged.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:48 AM IST
BJP sounds bugle for local body polls
BJP aims to win 13,000 seats in Maharashtra local polls, reinforcing alliance with Shiv Sena and NCP, while appointing Ravindra Chavan as new state executive president.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Maharashtra proposes congestion taxes, limit on number of cars per family
Maharashtra plans to tackle parking and traffic issues in Mumbai by proposing congestion taxes, vehicle restrictions, and mandatory parking area certification.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:29 AM IST
If transport dept has its way, you can buy a car only if you have a parking slot
Maharashtra plans 'certified parking area' rule for new vehicles to combat traffic and pollution, requiring owners to prove parking availability.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 09:25 AM IST
Home dept to remove photo-based complaint feature from traffic app after misuse
Maharashtra disables photo upload feature on MahaTrafficApp due to misuse, unverified challans, and complaints of exploitation by traffic personnel.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Beed sarpanch case gets murkier; NCP hits back at BJP MLA
NCP by Ajit Pawar has unleashed a volley of serious charges against BJP MLA Suresh Dhas, who has declared a virtual war on NCP minister Dhananjay Munde
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:12 AM IST
Beed murder: Ajit Pawar urges Fadnavis to rap BJP MLA ‘targeting’ Munde
There have been growing demands from across the political spectrum for Munde’s dismissal, for his close links to Beed strongman Walmik Karad
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:11 AM IST
FASTag mandatory on all state highways from April 1
Maharashtra mandates FASTag for toll collection on 22 state highways from April 1 to enhance transparency, reduce congestion, and ensure accurate revenue data.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 08:20 AM IST
Fastag mandate to apply on 22 state-run highways from April 1
The mandate extends the electronic toll collection system already in place on national highways to state roads
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 03:23 PM IST