The political scene in Maharashtra is hot after a BJP leaders demanded imposition of the President's rule in the state citing the present government's failure in handling the coronavirus situation In the times of corona, an order from the Mumbai Police prohibiting the circulation of fake news and content "derogatory and discriminatory towards a particular community" or "causing panic and confusion among general public", has driven BJP MLA Mangal Prabhat Lodha to file a petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the order.
Issued by Pranaya Ashok, Dy. Commissioner of Police, on 23 May, the order states that people designated as "Admin" on messaging and social media platforms and "shall be personally