Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced ₹50 lakh compensation for the families of state residents killed in the recent Pahalgam terror attack. He also assured support for their education and employment needs. The announcement was made during a state cabinet meeting on April 29, where the CM paid tribute to the victims and condemned the attack as a cowardly act. Meanwhile, Fadnavis criticized Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar for blaming the government and questioning reports that terrorists asked victims about their religion. Fadnavis called Wadettiwar’s remarks “insensitive and foolish,” saying they disrespected the victims and their grieving families.