Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

‘Let them float balloons’: Maharashtra CM on speculation over Delhi shift

‘Let them float balloons’: Maharashtra CM on speculation over Delhi shift

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of Maharashtra dismissed rumors of him joining the Union cabinet, reaffirming his commitment to remain in Maharashtra. The Chief Minister met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday, where they discussed various development projects in Maharashtra and sought cooperation from the central government.

Fadnavis stated that he provided detailed information to the Prime Minister about the state's projects and requested assistance for several initiatives, including the Mumbai-Wadhwan Expressway and the Uttan-Virar Sea Link. During the meeting, Fadnavis also met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the Mumbai-Wadhwan Expressway connectivity.

Despite being denied the Union Education Minister role by some, including senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan, Fadnavis expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister's guidance and support for Maharashtra's development.

Written by urgent.news from The Indian Express's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at indianexpress.com →

More in World

More from Monday 17 August →