It's been that kind of a fortnight in the city. Before the present state government moved in, I had no idea what a Maharashtra Chief Minister did. (I mean three of our ex-CMs were involved in the Adarsh scam, but beyond that, I had no clue). But, after recent developments, I’m now very well versed. Quite a varied job, I must admit. Building coastal roads that cost the state exchequer R12,000 crores, while cutting into our sea frontage, the banning of meat for four days and then having the judiciary overturn the decision, and playing with the careers of police commissioners. Tough job, no doubt.

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