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Fadnavis meets PM Modi, scotches speculation of Delhi shift
Fadnavis said he would remain in Maharashtra amid speculation over a Union Cabinet role.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. (Photo: X/@Dev_Fadnavis)
Amidst speculation that he might join the Union cabinet, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis once again dismissed the possibility while emphasising he would remain in Maharashtra.
“Those who want to float balloons let them do so, those who want to indulge in kite flying, let them continue doing it… I am in Maharashtra and will remain there,” the Chief Minister said after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday.
Fadnavis said the people of Maharashtra and the Prime Minister have given him the responsibility to look after Maharashtra. “I am doing my job honestly,” he said.
The Chief Minister said, “Whether I am in Delhi or Mumbai, some people have nothing to do than discuss about it. Let them enjoy it, let them them continue doing it.”
Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan said, “Fadnavis might have denied that he is not going to Delhi, but when the orders come from Delhi he has to obey them. This happened when he had to accept the Deputy Chief Minister’s post three years ago though he was not ready for it.”
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut had been repeatedly saying Fadnavis might become the next Union Education Minister. “The BJP is trying to bring in Fadnavis to Delhi and make him the Union Education Minister. The current Education Minister is holding the charge temporarily,” he said.
In a social media post, Fadnavis said, “I met the country’s successful Prime Minister and global leader of India, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi today and had a detailed discussion on various subjects. We provided detailed information to him about various development projects in Maharashtra and also sought cooperation regarding the schemes and projects being implemented in coordination with the central government.”
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Fadnavis said, “I provided information to the Prime Minister regarding the overall administration and projects in the state. Our discussions with the central government regarding some projects are ongoing, and some projects are in different stages; I provided information regarding those.”
Fadnavis said he also submitted a letter to him regarding the kind of assistance expected from the central government. “We had a very good discussion. Whenever we ask the central government for assistance, we receive it. Whether it is regarding highways, railways, our Uttan-Virar corridor, various projects like metros, or our river-linking project, this effort was about informing him about these various matters and how to expedite them,” the CM.
Expressing his deep gratitude, Fadnavis thanked Prime Minister Modi for his invaluable guidance on development issues and his strong support for Maharashtra.
Fadnavis said he also met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He said discussions were held regarding the Mumbai-Wadhwan Expressway connectivity.
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He said he requested financial assistance for the Uttan-Virar Sea Link and asked or approval from the Union Ministry of Finance.
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