Mumbai: The newly appointed Chief of Maharashtra Congress, Ashok Chavan, said today his party did not oppose government decisions for political reasons, and would continue to play the role of constructive opposition in future.

"The Congress has never opposed any government decision to gain political mileage. Even today we stand firmly for the people of the state. We will continue to take up people's issues with the government in future as well," Chavan told reporters at his first press briefing after the appointment.