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News18 Lokmat launches #SaveJetty campaign
Mumbai: News18 Network has always been at forefront of highlighting key issues that echo the voice of the common man and engage all the necessary stakeholders to encourage development and progress.
Continuing this commitment to spearheading issues of the common man and bringing it to the notice of the policy makers, News18 Lokmat has launched special campaign #SaveJetty.
Maharashtra boast of around 720 kms of coastline, which is fourth highest in India and this coastline plays the role of catalyst for the development of the people who lives around this coastline. However, although being such an important factor, it has been overlooked by government for long time.
News18 Lokmat has launched a campaign #SaveJetty to highlight the issues related to jetty at various places in Maharashtra and the people associated with it.
News18 Lokmat highlighted the issues which are faced by local residents and fisherman and shown the current state in which jetties are operating. News18 Lokmat went to various jetties like Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Dabhol, Uttambar, Kelshi, Burundi, Malvan, Vengurla and showcase how they are been mismanaged and are in complete disarray.
News18 Lokmat also showcased the plight of fisherman where four and half lakh metric tonnes of fishes are caught along the coastline of Maharashtra and it generates revenue of Rs 6,900 crore for the state, still it is being overlooked by government.
News18 Lokmat also highlighted how tourists are getting impacted by the poor state of jetties.
The campaign’s voice grew support and appreciation from member of legislative council-Maharashtra Jayant Patil, Anola Fisherman Association president Vijay Thatu, member of panchayat Jyoti Kudu, Vasai.
Maritime Board and government has promised to act towards the development of jetties as the echoes of this campaign reaches the corridors of the government.
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UDF poised to return to power in Kerala, says Manorama-CVoter survey
Massive opinion poll projects shift in Kerala politics ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala’s political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to secure 57 to 69 seats, a significant drop from the 99 seats it won in the 2021 elections. This would mean the LDF losing 30 to 42 of its sitting seats. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which drew a blank in 2021, is projected to open its account with 1 to 5 seats.
Region-wise, the UDF is expected to make strong gains in Malabar, winning 25 to 34 out of 48 seats, and in Central Kerala, where it could bag 29 to 33 out of 53 seats. In South Kerala, the LDF is likely to retain an edge with 21 to 25 seats, while the UDF may improve to 12 to 16 seats. The NDA could pick up 1 to 3 seats in the southern region.
The survey was conducted between 14 and 26 March 2026, with additional tracker and snap polls carried out from December 2025 to March 2026. A total of 89,693 respondents participated, ensuring representation across all demographics and social segments.
Manorama News has a strong track record of accuracy, with its previous projections closely matching the actual results of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls.
In Kerala’s famously fierce political battles, this survey suggests the pendulum may be swinging back. Whether the final verdict matches these numbers or throws up another surprise, one thing is clear, the 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the state’s history.
