Union minister Shekhawat calls MVA rule 'black period' for Maharashtra

Published On : 2024-11-16T20:08:59+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (File photo)THANE: Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat called the tenure of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government a "black period" for Maharashtra and claimed it was marked by corruption and inefficiency.

Shekhawat alleged that the MVA government under Uddhav Thackeray stalled key development projects leaving Maharashtra to face long-term repercussions.

The manner in which the MVA was formed by breaking and making alliances insulted the people's mandate of 2019 he said.

After the 2019 assembly polls the BJP and undivided Shiv Sena ended their decades-long alliance. Sena later joined hands with NCP and Congress to form the MVA government but collapsed in 2022 after Shinde split the party and aligned with the BJP.

The minister of culture and tourism said projects like the Mumbai Metro were impacted due to MVA rule and the state suffered financial mismanagement during Covid.

He also referred to the arrest of the then home minister to target the opposition bloc. "Constitutional norms were defied, unemployment surged to 33 per cent in urban areas and corruption was rampant

The MP from Jodhpur accused the Congress of failing to deliver its poll promises in Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

He slammed the Congress for its assurance to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 3,000 to women calling it an "election gimmick". Under the state's 'Ladki Bahin' programme women beneficiaries now receive Rs

Shekhawat said the BJP has pulled 27 crore people out of poverty and made India one of the world's most robust economies.

"Maharashtra too has witnessed significant progress under BJP rule," he said citing the allocation of Rs 1,000 crore to develop Thane into a smart city.

He referred to the removal of article-370" target="_blank">Article 370 which gave a special status to Jammu and Kashmir and the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple.

He also highlighted the opportunities for tourism and infrastructure development in Maharashtra and said the BJP was committed to transforming the state into a hub of growth and prosperity.

Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles

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