Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Confident of Winning Upcoming Assembly Elections
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed confidence that the BJP-led Mahayuti government will win the upcoming Assembly elections with a decisive majority. The elections for the 288 assembly constituencies are scheduled to take place later this year.
Shinde’s Confidence
In an interview, CM Shinde said, “We are going to win the Maharashtra (Assembly elections). I am saying it with confidence. The Mahayuti government will win with a thumping majority.”
Criticism of Opposition
Shinde criticized the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) for their performance during their two-and-a-half-year tenure. He highlighted the achievements of his government in the last two years, citing various development and welfare schemes.
Government Achievements
Shinde emphasized that his government did not announce these schemes with an eye on the elections. He mentioned schemes like the Lakpati scheme for girls and stipends for youth, stating, “We have done these schemes? See, we have not done it for elections.”
Election Preparations
Shinde claimed that unlike the Congress, his government did not make last-minute promises. “We will do what we have said. Completely. The benefits of all the schemes will reach to them,” he added.
Political Background
The Mahavikas Aghadi, comprising the Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress, collapsed after Shinde revolted and joined hands with the BJP. This led to the formation of the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction)-BJP government in the state. Ajit Pawar from the NCP also joined hands with the BJP, forming the current Mahayuti alliance.
Doubts Revealed
Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a state in the western part of India. It is known for its capital city, Mumbai, which is the financial hub of the country.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in a state in India.
Eknath Shinde -: Eknath Shinde is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He is a politician who leads the state government.
Assembly Elections -: Assembly Elections are held to choose representatives for the Legislative Assembly of a state. These representatives make laws and policies for the state.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
Mahayuti -: Mahayuti is an alliance of political parties led by the BJP in Maharashtra. It means ‘grand alliance’.
Maha Vikas Aghadi -: Maha Vikas Aghadi is another alliance of political parties in Maharashtra. It includes parties like the Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress.
Legislative Assembly -: The Legislative Assembly is a group of elected representatives who make laws for a state. Maharashtra’s Legislative Assembly has 288 members.