US EditionMaharashtra's Controversial Security Bill Sparks Political Turmoil
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, JUL 10 – The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill grants broad powers to ban 64 active extremist groups with punishments of two to seven years, amid opposition concerns about potential misuse.
- The Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 was approved by a voice vote in the state assembly on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and subsequently received majority support in the Legislative Council the following day, despite opposition protests.
- Minister of State for Home Affairs Yogesh Kadam presented the bill to tackle the growing issue of urban Naxalism and to address gaps in existing legislation like the UAPA, which is limited to violent acts.
- Opposition parties, including the Congress and Shiv Sena , opposed the bill citing vague definitions, political motivations, lack of public hearings despite over 12,000 objections, and concerns over potential misuse.
- The bill aims to target organizations inspired by extreme Left ideologies that have historically challenged constitutional governance, imposing punishments of two to seven years, non-bailable and cognisable offences, with powers to seize unlawful funds.
- The passage of the bill reinforces the ruling alliance's commitment to eradicating Naxalism and urban Maoism in Maharashtra, while leaving political debate over its implementation and impact unresolved.
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