Notably, the provisional post-mortem findings did record internal injuries as cause of the death of 35-year-old Somnath Vyankat Suryawanshi.

The preliminary report mentioned that Suryawanshi's body underwent shock after suffering multiple injuries.

The preliminary report mentioned that Suryawanshi's body underwent shock after suffering multiple injuries.

Somnath Vyankat Suryawanshi's death exposes the extent to which the police have resorted to violence in Parbhani.

Several videos show Dalit youths being brutally beaten by the police. The police has arrested over 50 people while several others remain in detention.

Regardless of which party Uttamrao Jankar aligns with, the residents of Markadwadi have voted for him. Which is why they were in for a shock this time.

The announcement about the swearing-in ceremony is seen as a pressure tactic from the BJP, meant to indicate to Eknath Shinde that, with or without him, the BJP will go ahead with government formation in the state.

The undivided Shiv Sena, which built its legacy on the leadership of party supremo Bal Thackeray, was never dependent on Delhi for decisions, party leaders pointed out.

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, the party’s in-charge for Maharashtra, said at a press conference that the results are both unbelievable and unacceptable.

Party leaders are switching sides overnight, leaving voters struggling to keep track of the rapid political changes.

The Wire visited several villages in Maharashtra where members of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups do not even have basic documentation to prove their citizenship or existence, let alone voter identity cards.  

In an interview with The Wire, Wadettiwar spoke about the Mahayuti government's tenure, the rife between OBC and Maratha communities and more.

A senior BJP leader, considered close to Fadnavis and in charge of handling the election in several districts, told The Wire that he has intentionally kept star campaigners away from the region he is responsible for.

'My negotiations were lauded within my party, and that’s what matters to me. I don’t care about the certificates given by others.'

Residents allege lack of transparency around the redevelopment plan, making way for rumours and exploitation at the hands of political parties.

'The government made the land available to Adani at a throwaway price. Why did that happen?'

At least 16 leaders from BJP quit the party over the last few days. This move was not prompted because of internal discontent, and neither did these leaders jump ship to join an opposition party. They simply joined allies.

At least 11 different anti-caste, Ambedkarite organisations from across Nagpur have approached the police seeking action. Many have questioned Fadnavis’s intentions in choosing such a location.

With the Ladki Bahin scheme, for instance, the opposition was aware that it couldn’t be seen questioning a scheme that directly benefited the masses.

'I have refused to be carried to a government hospital outside the prison because I was once treated like baggage.'