Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde calls MVA an anti-development govt in Pune
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde slammed the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, stating that it would be remembered as an “anti-development government,” reiterating that the voters of Pune would stand with the Mahayuti during the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls.
At a Pune rally, Shinde accused MVA of blocking development projects and forming an “unnatural alliance” for power.
“I have come here after six public rallies throughout the day. Pune is an IT and manufacturing hub. It is the cultural city of the state. I know voters of Pune will stand behind Mahayuti. MVA will be known as an anti-development government… They made an unnatural alliance for the greed of power,” he said.
Maharashtra CM Shinde Highlights Welfare Focus, Criticizes MVA
Maharashtra CM highlighted his government’s focus on public welfare, citing 124 irrigation projects, Kisan Samman Yojana, and farm insurance.
Whenever farmers came under distress, we helped them. We gave them Rs 45 thousand crore,” he stated.
Additionally, Shinde outlined his government’s plans to bring “Vision Maharashtra 2029” within the first 100 days of the current administration.
Increased amount to ₹2100, introduced schemes for farmers, youth, and Vision Maharashtra 2029 in 100 days.
Shinde criticized MVA as a “hafta-taking government,” contrasting it with his own “hafta-giving” government.
“MVA government was a hafta-taking government; their minister went to jail. We are the government to give hafta; we give directly to the accounts. We are ‘Dena Bank’; they were ‘Lena Bank’,” he said.
Following his rally, Shinde met with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) President Prakash Ambedkar.
“Do not see every meeting as political. Prakash Ambedkar is my good friend. It was a courtesy meeting,” the Maharashtra CM said following his meeting with Prakash Ambedkar.
Maharashtra elections are on November 20, with vote counting on November 23.
The MVA coalition (Congress, Shiv Sena UBT, NCP) challenges the Mahayuti alliance (Shinde-led Shiv Sena, BJP, Ajit Pawar’s NCP) in Maharashtra.
In the 2019 Maharashtra assembly elections, the BJP won 105 seats, Shiv Sena secured 56, and Congress 44. In 2014, the BJP won 122 seats, Shiv Sena 63, and Congress 42.
