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Devendra Fadnavis calls for stringent action against extortion by 'mathadis'
Updated On: 25 September, 2023 03:36 PM IST | Vashi | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday, urged for a unified effort to identify and take action against `mathadis` (porters) involved in blackmail and extortion.
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday, urged for a unified effort to identify and take action against `mathadis` (porters) involved in blackmail and extortion. Speaking during a rally commemorating the birth anniversary of Mathadi leader Late Annadsaheb Patil in Vashi, Fadnavis emphasized the need for stringent measures against such activities, stated a PTI report.
Fadnavis, according to the report, stressed that the state government`s objective was not to impose new legislation on `mathadis` but to amend the existing act, which is over half a century old, to ensure appropriate action against those found guilty. He acknowledged that the presence of fake and extortionist `mathadis` had led several industries to relocate outside the state, causing economic challenges.
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