Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis praised his government's monsoon session, which passed 16 bills, and criticised the opposition's "shoot and scoot" tactics. He reiterated the government's commitment to farmer loan waivers, while also seeking long-term solutions for agricultural debt
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. File Photo.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed satisfaction with his government’s handling of the recently concluded three-week-long monsoon session of the state legislature, during which 16 bills were passed. Speaking to reporters after both houses were prorogued in the evening, Fadnavis also accused the opposition of adopting a "shoot and scoot" approach, reported news agency PTI.
He reaffirmed the Mahayuti government’s commitment to providing a loan waiver to farmers, stating, “A loan waiver is a short-term measure. We have set up a committee to suggest long-term solutions to resolve agricultural stress and bring farmers out of debt.”
Highlighting the key outcomes of the session, Fadnavis mentioned the passing of several important bills. These include a special public security bill aimed at tackling Left-wing extremism, legislation granting statutory status to the SC/ST Commission, bills to establish separate authorities for the Nashik Kumbh Mela and for mining in Gadchiroli, and a measure to bring narcotics offences under the stringent anti-organised crime law MCOCA.
Supplementary demands worth ₹57,000 crore were also approved, representing additional funds sought by the government beyond its initial budgetary allocations.
Fadnavis criticised the opposition parties for levelling what he described as baseless allegations against the government. “They employed a ‘shoot and scoot’ tactic – raising issues without subsequently providing proof,” he said. “Much like a military tactic of firing and fleeing to avoid retaliation, the opposition raises questions based on false information because they lack substantive issues.”
Responding to a question about rainfall, the Chief Minister stated that Maharashtra had received 93 per cent of its normal monsoon rainfall so far. He assured that reservoirs have ample water stock and a good kharif season is expected.
Regarding the controversial public security bill, he noted that the legislature’s joint select committee had received over 12,500 objections and suggestions about its clauses and provisions. Opposition parties have criticised the bill as “oppressive, ambiguous, and open to misuse.” However, Fadnavis maintained that some members were commenting without having properly read the bill.
On the renaming of Islampur town in Sangli district to Ishwarpur, the Chief Minister stated, “The original name has been restored.” He added that there was no question of consulting Jayant Patil, the local MLA, as “he is not part of the government.” Patil represents the opposition NCP (SP) and is a former minister.
Addressing the delay in appointing guardian ministers for Nashik and Raigad districts, Fadnavis said the matter would be resolved at an “appropriate time” and insisted that development work had not been affected. The delay is understood to be the result of a tussle between Shiv Sena and NCP, both constituents of the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti coalition.
(With inputs from PTI)
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