Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, on Sunday launched the Mahayuti alliance's manifesto for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Speaking at the launch of the Mahayuti manifesto, Shinde said the government would build 30-35 lakh homes, make Mumbai a Fintech hub, strengthen roads, and invest Rs 17,000 crore to make the city pollution-free.
"Muslims don't have a political agency. If you remain just a voter, your house will be bulldozed. All the political parties, including the BJP, Ajit Pawar, and Eknath Shinde, want to gain your votes by scaring you. Congress wants you to remain a voter so that you can't get anything done.
Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda was seen campaigning on the streets of Mumbai on Friday for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Reacting to statements made by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Shinde questioned the intent behind their criticism and reminded them of Fadnavis' earlier stint as Chief Minister.
The report alleges an attempt to falsely implicate Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in a criminal case during the previous regime, when Fadnavis was Leader of the Opposition and Shinde was a minister in Uddhav Thackeray's cabinet.
A serious conspiracy to falsely implicate Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has come to light, according to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report.
Expressing confidence over the outcome in Mumbai, Shinde said the electorate would vote in favour of the Mahayuti alliance based on development works. "Let me say this in one word: the Mayor of Mumbai will be from the Mahayuti alliance only," he asserted.
"During the elections in Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and Congress leaders did not leave their homes for meetings. The same is happening now in the local body elections. No one has come out of their houses... On the other hand, despite being behind the chief minister and d
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has conveyed his strong displeasure and asked local BJP Units to end their alliances with the Congress in Ambarnath and with the AIMIM in Akot after the municipal council elections in the state.
Speaking to ANI on Monday, Latika said the response reflected that Eknath Shinde's work has resonated with the public. She further stated that their four candidates entered politics with the intent to serve the people, despite having no prominent political figures in their families.