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Govt to build music institute envisaged by Asha Bhosle

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the State Government will build a music institute envisaged by legendary singer Asha Bhosle.

The 92-year-old singer, who mesmerised generations with her unforgettable melodies across seven decades, passed away on Sunday due to multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital. The Cabinet, headed by Fadnavis also paid homage to Asha Bhosle, with a condolence resolution being read out by Chief Secretary Rajesh Agarwal. Deputy Chief Sunetra Pawar and cabinet ministers were present for the meeting. Steps will be taken to build a music institute envisaged by Bhosle, a statement quoted Fadnavis as saying.

Udhayanidhi says NDA win will make TN retrogressive

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday said the AIADMK-led NDA will make the State “retrogressive” if it is voted to power and appealed to the people to be wise in choosing the DMK combine to sustain the pace of growth. He said the people should reject the AIADMK in the Assembly election as it had “conspired” to halt the monthly entitlement scheme for women heads of families. “Prove in this election that the AIADMK and its ally, the BJP, have no space in Tamil Nadu. Annihilate them in the polls, and wisely choose the DMK to sustain the pace of growth in the State,” the DMK youth wing secretary said while addressing a poll campaign here in support of party candidates: Lakshmanan for Villupuram and Gowtham Dravidamani, who is contesting from Vanur Assembly constituency.