Devendra Fadnavis: \”We will fight with Opposition but not with media\” Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) boycotted customary tea meeting. Chief Minister denied news reports about staying various decisions taken by the Shinde camp earlier. Despite financial stress the state government would not close welfare and development schemes, including Ladki Bahin Yojana, he said. He said the government has firmed up a plan to clear pending bills of contractors for various development works. He also said that Maharashtra has emerged at top among other states giving maximum financial benefits under its welfare andDevelopment schemes. The state government will present a balanced Budget during the session starting from Monday with a focus on increasing capital expenditure by maintaining the fiscal discipline. The Chief Minister said that he already spoke to the Union Minister and assured her that no one will be spared despite their party affiliations. The Opposition MVA had continued the tradition of boycotting the customaryTea meeting. The letter was one of the longest in last so many years but it is based on newspaper reports. Had they read the government clarification and its stand on the issues the size of the letter would have been reduced. The government is prepared to hold debate and reply to the issues raised by Opposition during the Budget session. Despite the MahaYuti’s strength of 237, the government will not underestimate Opposition considering their numbers but will give due opportunity for them for discussion. The Government has already started paying of 10 per cent dues while the balance will be done after the passage of supplementary demands and the Budget. It is a general practice after we get a representation from any legislator to get it examined and take due action accordingly. There is no Cold War among ruling allies. Both myself and Eknath Shindes know what we do when we are together. The media should verify while giving news as per the laid down principle.
