Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde terms Badlapur protest 'motivated'; opposition hits out

The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi declared a Maharashtra bandh to protest a sexual assault incident at a Badlapur school. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde suggested the protests were politically motivated. The handling of the situation drew criticism, and a Shiv Sena leader's remarks sparked controversy. The government mandated CCTV installations in state schools within a month.