Maharashtra’s civic polls delivered a resounding mandate to the BJP-led Mahayuti, capturing BMC and 28 other corporations. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju described the feat as a validation of unified leadership under PM Modi.
In media remarks, he spotlighted contributions from Fadnavis, Shinde, and new ally Ajit Pawar. ‘This coalition’s strength has captivated Maharashtra’s electorate,’ Rijiju observed.
Breaking down BMC numbers: 118 seats won out of 227 by Mahayuti (BJP-Shinde group), exceeding majority by a margin. Thackeray’s Shiv Sena and MNS alliance trailed dismally.
Addressing fiscal anticipation, Rijiju confirmed Parliament reconvenes January 28 for the February 1 budget tabling. ‘Modi’s budgets uniquely balance present needs with future aspirations for society and nation. Decisions are deliberate, execution flawless,’ he affirmed.
The minister defended the government’s decade-long strategy: every budget line and initiative undergoes profound scrutiny. ‘No ambiguity – our governance is defined by foresight.’
On West Bengal’s SIR issue, Rijiju maintained silence: ‘We’ll speak when the time is right.’
With urban Maharashtra under Mahayuti control, the alliance eyes the Union Budget as a platform to channel investments into key sectors, fortifying their political stronghold.