Response to welfare schemes boosted Sena’s confidence ahead of polls: Shrikant Shinde

He mentioned that discussions were held with party office-bearers to strategise for the upcoming elections, with clear instructions given to officials and workers to ensure that key government schemes reach as many beneficiaries as possible.

MP Shinde shared that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had personally interacted with beneficiaries of the Majhi Ladaki Bahin Yojana Thursday, noting the excitement among women who have benefited from the scheme. “The government has taken a significant step by providing Rs 1,500 per month to these women, and they are genuinely pleased with this support,” said Shinde.

The Jan Samvad Yatra has been organised to assess the situation at the grassroots level in preparation for the elections. Dr Shinde stated that a detailed report of the findings would soon be submitted to the Chief Minister. “Our party is committed to ensuring the success of the Mahayuti’s candidates in the assembly elections, and we will make every effort to select the most deserving candidates,” he added.

Reflecting on the two-and-a -half years under the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, MP Shinde emphasised the progress made by the Mahayuti government in the last two years and the overwhelming response to its public welfare schemes. “The opposition is beginning to feel the pressure as citizens recognise the development work we’ve accomplished. While they managed to sway voters in the Lok Sabha elections through misinformation, such tactics will not work in the Assembly elections. The opposition is now politicizing every issue out of desperation,” he added.